Auditioning for 2024-25 concert season at Carnegie Hall
Laureate Gala Auditions
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
CALL FOR SCORES by living Composers
Gala Concert Dates in 2024-25 Season
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Visit Carnegie Hall website for Concert Dates:
Instrumentalists and singers who wish to apply to perform with NYCPO Orchestra click here
Instrumentalists and singers who wish to apply for solo and chamber ensemble click here
Laureate Gala Concerts at
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Gala concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded
Concert Dates:
November 24, 2024, at 1:00pm
November 26, 2024, at 7:00pm
February 17, 2025, at 7:00pm
February 20, 2025, at 7:00pm
April 30, 2025, at 7:00pm
June 28, 2025, at 1:00pm
June 30, 2025, at 7:00pm
Composers submit a score for consideration to be included in the program
Composers whose pieces are selected will receive:
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Medals; Certificates
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Full color concert brochure (digital and printed)
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Complimentary tickets
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Winners will be interviewed by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of classical music radio shows
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Photos
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Letters of recommendation and other support
(provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges, other programs and competitions)
THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply
Composers submit a score for consideration to be included in the program.
Scores are accepted for*:
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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (18 PLAYERS)
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STRING QUARTET - to be performed by the Lehner Quartet of Bayberry String Quartet
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SOLO INSTRUMENTS (with or without accompaniment)
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VOICE (with or without accompaniment)
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DUOS/TRIOS
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VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
*No prepared piano, percussion, or electronics
Composers may only submit scores for which they own copyrights.
It is the composer’s responsibility to ensure complete compliance with all
relevant copyrights rules and regulations.
By submitting the score, the composer acknowledges that the piece can be performed and broadcast publicly without any copyright-related charge or claim.
THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply
DATES & DEADLINES
October 1, 2024- completed Application, score, audio track (highly recommended but not required), and application fee are DUE*
THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply
Gala Laureates
INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON
Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.org. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016.
A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives.
In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250
Piano and Composition
"It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants.
I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!"
~James Adler, Pianist and Composer
Photo: Frank Gimpaya
iClassical Academy
AWARDS
iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards
to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions
We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music
Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience
iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland
Judges provide feedback to all Composers who submit a score, either as written comments, or during a virtual session by arrangement.
To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here
Fees*
Application fee
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$75 per score submission. Composers may submit multiple compositions for consideration
Live Audition fee
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Live Audition requirement is waived for Composers
Performance/production costs (if selected to perform at the Gala) depend on the type of presentation and the length of performance segment.
Orchestral composition fee includes two rehearsals (recorded & broadcast) and performance, in addition to services listed above.
Inquire before applying!
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