Program provided by generous support of Diane & Dr. David Black and First Horizon Bank Foundation

The Borderless Arts Young Soloist Award recognizes outstanding young vocalists and instrumentalists with a disability.  This is an opportunity for musically talented students and young professionals to earn scholarship funds and possibly an opportunity to perform in Washington, D.C. at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Vocalist or instrumentalist
• Age 25 or younger by Dec. 31, 2022
• Must have a disability (physical, mental or emotional)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete application form
• Send a file through WeTransfer
• Send a photo of applicant
• Provide a brief bio that could be used as an Introduction

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Application requirements must be emailed to Borderless Arts Tennessee at borderlessartstn@gmail.com by 5pm on Friday, February 18, 2022.
• Judging provided by the Warner Music Nashville

AWARD

• Top 3 finalists will perform on the Stage of the Grand Ole Opry House on May 1, 2022 for the Borderless Arts TN 20^th Anniversary Celebration.  The winner will be announced at that time. Time for the event TBA.
• Cash & Trophy prizes for the top 3 finalists and the Fan Favorite. (All contestants are eligible for Fan Favorite. This competition will be run online in early April.
• Mentoring opportunities for the top 3 finalists from the Warner Music Nashville

BORDERLESS ARTS TENNESSEE

 YOUNG SOLOISTS AWARD

2022 Application Form

Applicant’s Name:

Date of Birth:

Street Address:

City:                                        Zip:

Telephone Number:  (       )                                         Email:

Check the category in which you plan to apply.  If you are an instrumentalist, please list the instrument on which you will perform.

____ Instrumentalist ___________________________ (instrument)

____ Vocalist

____ Group

Type of disability:

Checklist:

_____ Completed application above

______ 1 performance selection.  (See attached for video taping suggestions)

Selection #1:________________________________  Length:_____________

______ Photo of applicant.

______ Brief Bio of Applicant

Applicant’s Signature:_______________________________________

Date:______________

Parent/Guardian Signature (if applicant is under age 21): _____________________________________

Date: ________________

*Please email this form and links to performances to borderlessartstn@gmail.com before 5pm on Friday, February 18, 2022