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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply by October 10, 2024

Laureate Gala Auditions
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

All INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, & ENSEMBLES 
In collaboration with

Gala Concert Dates in 2024-25 Season

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Visit Carnegie Hall website for 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

Scroll down for details for SOLOISTS

To perform a Concerto with NYCPO and Orchestra Manhattan Orchestras click here

Composers click here

For more performance opportunities click here

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Apply with a video

Selected musicians are invited to the

LIVE ONLINE AUDITION

SOLOISTS, DUOS, TRIOS, & VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES MAY AUDITION

Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded

 


Selected Laureates receive:

  • Medals; Certificates

  • Full color brochure (digital and printed)

  • Complimentary tickets

  • An Interview by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of classical music radio shows

  • Photos

  • Letters of recommendation and other support

      (provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges,

       other programs and competitions)

  • Professional Portfolio packets available upon request 

 

      All performers and their teachers will receive a Certificate of merit.

Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded

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General Infrmtion
Dates and Deadlines
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DATES & DEADLINES

Application deadline - October 1, 2024 

Gala Concert Dates in 2024-25 Season

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall


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

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Live Virtual Auditions


Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet broadcast* and will receive a Tech Preparation 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

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Gala Laureates

INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON

New York City

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. 

Interviews

"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

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Repertory

Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods, including contemporary, Jazz, Ethnic, Art Songs, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover”, Golden Age Musical Theatre.

  • Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists.

  • Individual movements taken from larger works are acceptable 

  • Simplified arrangements and incomplete movements are not accepted 

Repertoire
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Age Groups and Categories

SOLOIST (Instrumental and Vocal)

DUO/TRIO

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

AGE DIVISIONS:

10 and under

11-14 years old

15-18 years old

19 and older

Age Groups snd Categories
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iClassical Academy

AWARDS

iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards

to Winners and Participants of 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

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Judges provide immediate on-air feedback to participants during the Live Audition stage.

To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here

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Fees*

Application fee