Gala Concert Dates in 2024-25 Season
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
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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:
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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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An Interview 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 performers and their teachers will receive a Certificate of merit.
Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded
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
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
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, Jazz, Ethnic, Art Songs, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover”, Golden Age Musical Theatre.
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Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists.
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Individual movements taken from larger works are acceptable
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Simplified arrangements and incomplete movements are not accepted
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
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
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
Fees*
Application fee