Open to Composers of
All Ages
Awards:
Composers: Up to 3 scores will be selected for performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on April 1, 2024 at the Laureates Gala (one composition for piano, one for violin, one for cello
Performers: Up to 3 young performers (18 and under) will be selected to perform these compositions at Carnegie Hall. All performances are sponsored by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls
RULES
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Composers: no age limit. Performers: 18 and under
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Music for Piano, Violin, or Cello written for young performers
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Violin and Cello pieces can be with or without accompaniment
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No compositions for chamber ensembles
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Compositions for Piano 4 Hands are accepted
Selected Artists
will be invited to perform at
Laureates Gala at
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
during
2024 - 25 Season
Learn More about Past Laureate Galas at Carnegie Hall HERE
Dates of 2023-24 Season
Laureate Galas:
November 21, 2023; April 1, 2024;
April 4, 2024; July 1, 2024
Laureates Awards:
ONE Laureate in a category Piano
ONE Laureate in a category Voice
ONE Winner in each Age Group in a category Piano
TWO Winners in a category Voice
Each Laureate will receive an opportunity to perform at the Weill recital Hall at Carnegie Hall OR $500. See Carnegie Gala page for more information
Each Winner will receive a Masterclass with one of the SEC Judges
ALL Finalists will receive a LiveStreaming for Classical Musicians" Seminar with VCHS Broadcast Engineers and Directors, prior to preforming in the Live Audition, at no additional charge
LIVE Auditions
January 13-14, 2024
Virtual Broadcast via Internet TV
YouTube, Fb, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, other channels
Categories
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Piano - Solo, Concerto, ensemble with piano
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Voice - Art Songs (Romances), and Arias
Voice - No Age Limit
Piano - Age Groups:
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Under 10
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11-18
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College/Adult
Fees
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Application/video pre-screening - $50
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Live Audition (if selected ) - $100
Laureate Gala Performance Award
Includes the following:
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Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules)
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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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Participate in an interview for media
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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
Additional Prizes and performance opportunities may be awarded by the Judges. See Awards page
Judges
