Laureate Gala Auditions
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Apply by October 10, 2024
Audition to perform CONCERTO or ARIA with
Orchestra Manhattan
David Wroe, conductor
New York Chamber Players Orchestra
Giacomo Franci, conductor
Auditioning for 2024-25 concert season at Carnegie Hall
Gala Concert Dates in 2024-25 Season
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Visit Carnegie Hall website for Concert Dates:
To apply to perform solo and ensemble pieces click here
Call for scores click here
Apply with a video
Selected musicians are invited to the
LIVE ONLINE AUDITION
Concertos and Arias with Orchestra
Gala concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded
Winners receive
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Medals; Certificates
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Full color 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)
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Professional Portfolio packets available upon request
All Finalists and their teachers will receive a certificate of merit.
DATES & DEADLINES
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October 1, 2024 Completed Application, preliminary video, and fee are DUE*
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October 18-21, 2024. Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles.
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December 13-16, 2024. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers.
*See FEES section for applicable Audition fees
Live Virtual Auditions
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October 18-21, 2024. Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles.
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December 13-16, 2024. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers.
Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet broadcast* and will receive a tech session with VCHS Broadcast Engineers
Live auditions are judged in real time.
Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback.
During the live audition participants will be able to speak with Judges.
• The judges’ decisions are final and may not be contested.
• To participate in the live online auditions, each musician must prepare required technical setup
*See FEES section for applicable Audition fees
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.
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
Repertory
Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods, including contemporary, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover."
Refer to the Sample List of Concertos and Arias. If your Concerto/Aria is not listed, please write to us to get it approved by New York Chamber Players Orchestra
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Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists.
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One movement of a Concerto, a complete Concerto, a complete Aria, a one-movement composition, an instrumental showpiece are accepted
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Contemporary compositions in non-traditional forms are accepted*
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Reduced-score versions of orchestration accepted*
*For works not readily available in public domain candidates must provide full score and orchestral parts
Age Groups and Categories
SOLOIST (Instrumental or Vocal)
Double/Triple Concertos, Operatic ensembles
AGE DIVISIONS:
10 and under
11-14 years old
15-18 years old
19 and older
iClassical Academy
AWARDS
iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards