The following information is for the 2007 Fulbright Concerto Competition. New information for the coming FCC 2010 will be available in early 2009.

The North Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Jeannine Wagar, Music Director

The J.W. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Don Bobbitt, Dean

The University of Arkansas Department of Music
Dr. Stephen Gates, Chair

FCC Jury
Paul Badura-Skoda, Ignat Solzhenitsyn, Tamás Ungár, Jura Margulis

Artistic Director of the Fulbright Concerto Competition
Prof. Jura Margulis

In the end of March 2007, the North Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, the City of Fayetteville, and the J.W. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences will present the first international FULBRIGHT CONCERTO COMPETITION for pianists.

12 contestants (of all nationalities, ages 18 to 28) will be selected to perform in the semifinals, consisting of a 40 to 45 minute solo recital open to the public. Of these, three laureates will be selected to compete in the finals: a performance of a piano concerto with the North Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. The prizes will be awarded by the jury, with the inclusion of one audience vote. Housing and practice facilities will be provided for all 12 semi finalists for the duration of the competition.

The Fulbright Concerto Competition would not exist without the tireless efforts and support of its:

Founders
Jim Blair
Dean Don Bobbitt
Mayor Dan Coody
Bob and Linda Gaddy
John and Helen Lewis
Frank and Sara Sharp
Jura Margulis

Board
Jim Blair
Don Bobbitt
Dan and Deborah Coody
Bob and Linda Gaddy
Sue Gohn
Connie Hendrix-Kral
Daniel Hintz
John and Helen Lewis
Jura and Lisa Margulis
Frank and Sara Sharp

Advisory Panel
Leanne Baldwin
Sandy Edwards
Stephen Gates
Karen Kapella
Hoyt Purvis
Mark Smidt
Diane Worrell

Contributors and Individuals From its Cooperating Organizations
Carl Koffler
Rhonda Dillard, KUAF
Scott Elkins, Elkins Design
Danile Hintz, Fayetteville Downtown Partners
Beth Mack, Jones Television - Channel 22
Aldee Marquis, NASO
Jim McGee, Piano Kraft
Sally Phillips, Bechstein
P.J. Robowski, KUAF
Chrissy Sanderson, Bordinos
Nan Schoonover, NWA Community Foundation
Allyson Twiggs, Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Jeannine Wagar, NASO
Suzanne Ward, NWA Community Foundation
Tom Zhang, RIC University of Arkansas Student Government

Host Families
Dan and Deborah Coody
Bob and Linda Gaddy
Lyle and Sue Gohn
Jay and Judy McDonald
Vernon and Connie Richardson
Joseph and Linda Rogers
Mark Smidt
John and Gail Tolleson
Kelzin and Lilly Wang

and its wonderful volunteers. Thank you!