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2025 ruslan conservatory music competition
OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2025 - RUSLAN CONSERVATORY COMPETITION
The RusLan Conservatory Competition is crafted to inspire and uplift young musicians in their pursuit of excellence in music.
Eligibility:
Musicians under the age of 19 are eligible to participate.
Competition Contact Information:
- Competition Location: 6215 Ferris Square, Unit 110, San Diego, CA 92121
- Mailing Address: PO BOX 18943, Encino, CA
The RusLan Conservatory Competition is crafted to inspire and uplift young musicians in their pursuit of excellence in music.
Eligibility:
Musicians under the age of 19 are eligible to participate.
Competition Contact Information:
- Competition Location: 6215 Ferris Square, Unit 110, San Diego, CA 92121
- Mailing Address: PO BOX 18943, Encino, CA 91416
- Phone: (323)445-6558
- Email: Maestro@CelloArt.com
- Websites: www.RusLanConcervatory.com/competition
- Registration Webpage: www.ruslanconservatory.com/apply-competition
Competition Auditions Location
Auditions will be held at the RusLan Conservatory in San Diego (Miramar Area). Additional information, including maps, building layouts, and parking details, can be found in the Additional Information section.
Competition Schedule
The competition spans over 2 days:
· Saturday, June 8th, 2024: Open, Solo, Ensemble and Prodigy Categories
· Sunday, June 9th, 2024: Qualified, American, Baroque, Romantic and Grand Prize Contest
- APPLICATION DUE DATE: OCTOBER 1st, 2025
- APPLICATION FEE DUE DATE: OCTOBER 7th, 2025
FAVORITE FESTIVALS
2026 INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
APPLY 2026 INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC FESTIVAL
Efrem Briskin, Artistic Director
Piero Gaddi, Administrative Director
Massimiliano Mainolfi, Program Director
The International Academy of Music in cooperation with the Music School of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana and with the City of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana will conduct
APPLY 2026 INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC FESTIVAL
Efrem Briskin, Artistic Director
Piero Gaddi, Administrative Director
Massimiliano Mainolfi, Program Director
The International Academy of Music in cooperation with the Music School of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana and with the City of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana will conduct its 2026 Season in this medieval town surrounded by the magnificent hills of the Alpi Apuane in the picturesque Tuscany region of Italy.
Our intensive 11 day schedule focuses on close student-faculty collaboration through individual study and chamber music, and will take place from JULY 1 - JULY 13, 2026.
Students will have ample opportunity to perform solo and chamber music works in some of Tuscany's beautiful medieval stone castles and churches.
Our program includes individual lessons, master classes, and chamber music coachings.
BURGOS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL - SPAIN
David Krieger, Executive Director
Efrem Briskin, Artistic Director
Adam Kent, Director of Cultural Outreach
Michael Briskin, Registrar
Ricardo Porres Ortega, Coordinator in Burgos
Beni Krieger, Counselor
Burgos International Music Festival, in collaboration with the City of Burgos and representatives of Su
David Krieger, Executive Director
Efrem Briskin, Artistic Director
Adam Kent, Director of Cultural Outreach
Michael Briskin, Registrar
Ricardo Porres Ortega, Coordinator in Burgos
Beni Krieger, Counselor
Burgos International Music Festival, in collaboration with the City of Burgos and representatives of Summit Music Festival, is launching its twelfth season in Spain between the dates of July 13 - July 24, 2025.
The program is geared for intermediate and advanced students in piano, strings and winds, who seek the highest level of professional training in individual and ensemble performance. Students will have ample opportunity to perform their solo work as well as chamber music.
SUMMIT MUSIC FESTIVAL, NEW YORK, NY
SUMMIT MUSIC FESTIVAL, NEW YORK, NY
For our 35th season SMF will be held at the beautiful and spacious University of Mount Saint Vincent campus located at 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471
2025 MUSICAL AMERICA
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- In-depth coverage of performing arts industry news
- Special Reports into the key issues and solutions driving the performing arts industry
- Extensive databases with critical information covering the international landscape of performing artists, facilities, managers, presenters, schools, media, services and organizations.
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FAVORITE COMPETITIONS
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SOUTHWESTERN YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL - SYMF
2023 Southwestern Youth Music Festival
CSULB Bob Cole Conservatory of Music
July 15–16 and July 22–24, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: All string categories will be held on July 22–24.
The Young Violinist/Violist, Young Cellist, Young Pianist, and Young Wind Musician will be held on July 15.
SYMF February 2023 Newsletter
Announcing 2023 Summer Festival &
2023 Southwestern Youth Music Festival
CSULB Bob Cole Conservatory of Music
July 15–16 and July 22–24, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: All string categories will be held on July 22–24.
The Young Violinist/Violist, Young Cellist, Young Pianist, and Young Wind Musician will be held on July 15.
SYMF February 2023 Newsletter
Announcing 2023 Summer Festival & Membership Dues
We were excited to return to in-person auditions last summer at the Bob Cole Conservatory on the campus of California State University, Long Beach.
Health regulations and concerns had forced us to modify our normal audition procedures and that gave us a chance to experiment with new ways of running a competition. We believe that we streamlined our procedures, including notification of winners, trophy pickup and managing audition room crowding. The addition of using the Whova app for answering questions and getting information to teachers and entrants was an especially useful tool and we hope to provide the same service in 2023.
As we gear up for this summer’s competition, SYMF is tentatively planning on the following:
- The Young Musicians categories will be again be limited to the Baroque and early Classical periods (through Beethoven). The Woodwind categories will be included this year.
- Auditions will be open to the public but may be limited in audience size.
- First place winners will be invited to perform at a Winners Recital on the same day of the category’s audition.
- There will be no warm up rooms.
- We are planning a piano masterclass before the summer Festival! Details to be announced soon.
SYMF has updated our Rules and Regulations booklet, Piano Qualified Solo Repertoire booklet, and the Violin Qualified Solo Repertoire list; they can be found at this link: https://symf.org/summer-festival/rules-regulations/
We look forward to seeing you and your students this summer!
Regards,
Way Wong
Executive Director
Southwestern Youth Music Festival
P.O. Box 10342
Torrance, CA 90505
info@symf.org
www.symf.org
SYMF 2023 Summer Festival
The 61st Annual Southwestern Youth Music Festival will be at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music on the campus of California State University Long Beach (CSULB) over two weekends:
- July 15 (SAT)
- July 16 (SUN)
- July 22 (SAT)
- July 23 (SUN)
- July 24 (MON)
SYMF 2023 Member Dues: $80
- All fees must be paid ONLINE and are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- This form is for ALL Members (Current, Re-Instating, and New)
- Current Members are teachers who paid SYMF Dues in 2022.
Deadline for submitting 2023 Member Dues
- May 1, 2023 (11:59 PM PT)
- After May 1, 2023, Member Dues: $100 (includes $20 late fee)
SYMF Materials
Current SYMF Materials (Rules & Regulations and Repertoire Lists) are available at: https://symf.org/summer-festival/rules-regulations/
Dates & Deadlines
- May 1: Last day for TEACHERS to pay SYMF Member Dues for 2023
- without a $20 Late Fee
- May 15: Last day for TEACHERS to pay SYMF Member Dues for 2023
- with a $20 Late Fee
- May 15: Last day for TEACHERS to enter students for the 2023 Festival (teachers must use the online Student Entry Form)
- without the $10 late fee PER ENTRY
- May 22: Last day for TEACHERS to enter students for the 2023 Festival (teachers must use the online Student Entry Form)
- with the $10 late fee PER ENTRY
- REMINDER: Students entered between May 16 and May 22 will incur a late fee of $10 PER ENTRY
- The absolute last day to enter students is May 22
- with the $10 late fee PER ENTRY
- May 23: Last day for PARENTS/STUDENTS to submit online Entry Fees Payment and Consent Waivers
Entry Fees
- Entry Fees for all Solo Categories: $60
- Entry Fees for all Ensemble Categories: $30 per performer
- Entry Fees for all Young Musicians Categories: $80
SYMF Trophies
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-Place Winners will receive an SYMF trophy with an engraved personalized nameplate.
Questions?
Please e-mail: membership@symf.org
Satori Summer Music Festival
Dear Satori Community,
It is again time for our annual Satori Summer Musical Festival! We are very happy to announce that we will once more be hosting the event at Azusa Pacific University.
We are very grateful to the Azusa Pacific University's School of Music for its continued support of our program, and we hope to enjoy many more years o
Dear Satori Community,
It is again time for our annual Satori Summer Musical Festival! We are very happy to announce that we will once more be hosting the event at Azusa Pacific University.
We are very grateful to the Azusa Pacific University's School of Music for its continued support of our program, and we hope to enjoy many more years of collaboration with them.
Event Date:
The competition will take place over four days. Strings will be hosted on July 19th and 20th, and Piano will be on July 26th and 27th 2025.
Strings:
Day 1 (Saturday July 19th, 2025) will be all Open and Prodigy categories of Strings, Qualified Categories Age 15 above group of Strings.
Day 2 (Sunday July 20th, 2025) will be all Qualified categories (Age group under 9 to 14) and Grand Prize Contest of Strings.
More information can be found in the link below:
http://event.satoricm.net/satori-strings-contest/
Piano:
Day 3(Saturday July 26th, 2025) will be all Open and Prodigy categories of Piano, Qualified Categories Age 15 above group of Piano.
Day 4 (Sunday July 27th, 2025) will be all Qualified categories (Age group under 9 to 14) and Grand Prize Contest of Piano.
More information for Strings can be found in the link below:
http://event.satoricm.net/satori-young-pianist-contest/
Grand Prize:
Grand prize contestants will be chosen from the open and prodigy categories. Eligible candidates will be able to register on site.
If you qualified for the Grand Prize competition and choose to participate, please go to our reception desk and register after receiving the results.
The tentative schedule of the grand prize will be: (Strings on July 20th and Piano on July 27th).
Category I: Age groups 9 and under 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Category II: Age groups 10-12 10:15 am – 11:45 pm
Category III: Age groups 14-16 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Category IV: Age groups 16-19 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm
Category V: Age groups 20+ 4:45 pm – 5:15 pm
Registration
Registration will open on May 3rd and close on June 4th , 2025. You don't need to have decided on your performance piece at the time of registration.
The registration site is at https://eventregistration.satoricm.net/. You will receive an announcement once it is open.
Important Changes:
Different from previous years, all qualified categories with age 15+ will be competed in first day (for both strings and piano), instead of 16+.
We have added Young Virtuoso Categories for Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piano, and Piano Concerto. Young Virtuoso is a new category meant for college age (Age 20+) participants. Performance time limit is 10 minutes.
We have also added Age 20+ age range to Open String Ensemble Categories and Open Piano Duet Category.
Important Policy:
Each contestant will be allowed to ONLY register for up to 2 solo categories per instrument.
Judge
We (Satori CM) believe judging is not only about skill evaluation but, more importantly, about providing positive feedback, constructive criticism, and encouragement. In accordance with our beliefs, we continue to improve the guidelines and codes of conduct for our judges to ensure standardization of the judging process.
Results Distribution
The results for a category’s age group will be announced one hour after the group's completion. The trophy and comment sheets will be handed out at the same time the results are announced. We are very grateful for your patience and cooperation in last year's event. Even with the unprecedented turnout, we were still able to maintain a very efficient process of results distribution. We look forward to your cooperation again in the coming event.
Please be on the lookout for additional updates in the coming weeks. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Tel: (626) 446-4638; Fax: (626) 446-0698
Email: satoristrings@live.com
Festival staff will answer as soon as we are able.
You also can visit http://event.satoricm.net/ for more information.
Sincerely,
Satori CM Committee
Tel: (626) 446-4638; Fax: (626) 446-0698
Email: satoristrings@live.com
67 E. Floral Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
United States
INTERNATIONAL CELLO COMPETITION ANTONIO JANIGRO
Pre-Category: born in 2012 or younger
Programme of choice (max. duration 5 minutes) / Pre-Category is not competitive
1st Category: born in 2011 or younger
Programme (max. duration 10 minutes):
- Two pieces of contrasting character with piano (it may be two movements of a single sonata/concerto)
- A piece for cello solo (it may be an etude)
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Pre-Category: born in 2012 or younger
Programme of choice (max. duration 5 minutes) / Pre-Category is not competitive
1st Category: born in 2011 or younger
Programme (max. duration 10 minutes):
- Two pieces of contrasting character with piano (it may be two movements of a single sonata/concerto)
- A piece for cello solo (it may be an etude)
At least one piece in every category should be from the country of the competitor's education
2nd Category: born in 2009 or younger
Programme (max. duration 15 minutes):
- A movement of concerto/sonata with piano (two contrasting movements if a pre-classical sonata)
- A piece for cello solo (it may be an etude or a capriccio)
- A short piece of choice
At least one piece in every category should be from the country of the competitor's education
3rd Category: born in 2007 or younger
Programme (max. duration 20 minutes):
- A movement of concerto/sonata with piano (two contrasting movements if a pre-classical sonata)
- A piece for cello solo (it may be an etude or a capriccio)
- A slow piece of choice
- A virtuoso piece of choice
At least one piece in every category should be from the country of the competitor's education
4th Category: born in 2005 or younger
Programme (max. duration 25 minutes):
- A movement of concerto/sonata with piano (two contrasting movements if a pre-classical sonata)
- A piece for cello solo (it may be an etude or a capriccio)
- A slow piece of choice
- A virtuoso piece of choice
At least one piece in every category should be from the country of the competitor's education
5th Category: born in 2003 or younger
Programme (max. duration 30 minutes):
- A movement of concerto/sonata with piano (two contrasting movements if a pre-classical sonata)
- An etude/capriccio of an appropriate level
- A movement of a suite for cello solo by J. S. Bach
- A slow piece of choice
- A virtuoso piece of choice
At least one piece in every category should be from the country of the competitor's education
6th Category: born in 2001 or younger
Programme (max. duration 50 minutes for both rounds):
1st Elimination Round:
- An etude or a capriccio
- A slow piece of choice
- A movement of concerto (from J. Haydn forward)
2nd Round - Finals:
- A movement of a suite for cello solo by J. S. Bach
- A complete sonata for cello and piano (from L. van Beethoven forward)
- A virtuoso piece of choice
At least one piece in every category should be from the country of the competitor's education.
TEMECULA ROTARY MUSIC COMPETITION
ROTARY MUSIC COMPETITION IS COMING UP FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS
Dear music teachers, musical theater teachers and directors, music lovers, and previous contestants:
Temecula Sunrise Rotary has scheduled its 24th annual Music Competition for Tuesday night, February 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm, again at Grace Presbyterian Church in Temecula. At
ROTARY MUSIC COMPETITION IS COMING UP FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS
Dear music teachers, musical theater teachers and directors, music lovers, and previous contestants:
Temecula Sunrise Rotary has scheduled its 24th annual Music Competition for Tuesday night, February 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm, again at Grace Presbyterian Church in Temecula. Attached is a letter about the competition, plus an application for participation. Please share the application and information with all your students, or if you are not a teacher, please feel free to forward this to anyone else you think might be interested. This is for high school age music students.
The dates have also been decided for the finals at the University of Redlands. The dates are listed in the attached information.
If the date of Tuesday, February 13, does not work for your contestants, other area Rotary clubs are also having competitions: Temecula noon, Murrieta, Wildomar, and Lake Elsinore, and possibly several others. I do not yet have their dates,
but I can guide you the right way.
It is important to make the contestants aware of the dates of the finals and of the District event for winning performances. They have to be able to commit to those dates, as every Rotary club pays a $75 entry fee for each contestant. The performances for the three grand prize winners will be at the Rotary District Paul Harris Society and Polio Plus dinner at the Victoria Country Club in Riverside on March 16, 2024.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Marti Treckman,
Temecula Sunrise Rotary and
Rotary District 5330 Music Competition Chair
951-698-6116
California Music Center Klein Competition
For over 35 years, the Irving M. Klein International String Competition has attracted some of the world’s finest young string players to San Francisco each June to compete for cash and performance prizes totaling over $30,000. The Klein Competition has achieved international recognition as one of the most prestigious classical music compe
For over 35 years, the Irving M. Klein International String Competition has attracted some of the world’s finest young string players to San Francisco each June to compete for cash and performance prizes totaling over $30,000. The Klein Competition has achieved international recognition as one of the most prestigious classical music competitions, recognized for the high caliber of the contestants, its unique, nurturing environment, and its commitment to the commissioning of new works.
Past Klein prize winners comprise a who’s who of the classical music artistic community. They include notable soloists and educators Alyssa Park (1989), Jennifer Koh (1993), Vadim Gluzman (1993), Alban Gerhardt (1989), Caroline Campbell (2002), David Requiro (2006), Tessa Lark (2008) and Nikki Chooi (2009); and principal chairs in many of the finest U.S. orchestras, including the Philadelphia and Cleveland Orchestras, San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Symphony, the New York Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony.
SCHOENFELD INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
The Schoenfeld International String Competition will be held from 5 to 18 September 2023 in Harbin, China.
The Schoenfeld International String Competition was founded in 2013 in honour of the violinist Alice Schoenfeld and the cellist Eleonore Schoenfeld, both legendary performers and pedagogues. The competition is held biennially in Harbi
The Schoenfeld International String Competition will be held from 5 to 18 September 2023 in Harbin, China.
The Schoenfeld International String Competition was founded in 2013 in honour of the violinist Alice Schoenfeld and the cellist Eleonore Schoenfeld, both legendary performers and pedagogues. The competition is held biennially in Harbin since 2014 and became a member of World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC) in 2017. The Schoenfeld aims to build a multifaceted platform for gifted violinists, cellists, and chamber music performers all over world.
Bellflower Symphony Concerto Competition for Young Artists (All Woodwind, Brass, String, and Piano Soloists invited)
INTERNATIONAL TCHAIKOVSKY COMPETITION [Ages 16-30]
The International Tchaikovsky Competition, first held more than 50 years ago, is not only a valuable asset of Russian musical culture but is also one of the major events in the international music community. The International Tchaikovsky Competition is held once every four years.
Redlands Bowl Young Artists Concerto Competition
A Vocal and Instrumental Competition
Maestro Roger Kalia, Conductor
Scholarship prizes sponsored by The Associates of the Redlands Bowl
Got Talent - San Diego
La Jolla Symphony Young Artists Competition
A Night of Food, Fun and Philanthropy
Coming May 2026 Old Mission Rotary will be looking for talent for the 15th “So You Think You’ve Got Talent San Diego.” The show will take place in May 2026, at Francis Parker School. The deadline for entries is April 30, 2026. The profits will be used to fund the Thousand Smiles Fo
A Night of Food, Fun and Philanthropy
Coming May 2026 Old Mission Rotary will be looking for talent for the 15th “So You Think You’ve Got Talent San Diego.” The show will take place in May 2026, at Francis Parker School. The deadline for entries is April 30, 2026. The profits will be used to fund the Thousand Smiles Foundation (70%) and the Old Mission Rotary Foundation (30%). There were nine unique acts making the event a true variety show. Income was generated by ticket and raffle sales, a silent auction and a pledge from the heart appeal. Profits from the event typically pay for 30% of the Thousand Smiles annual operations for their dental and cleft palate surgery clinics in Ensenada.
The "So you think You've Got Talent San Diego? Fundraising Gala" showcases some of San Diego's hidden talents in a fabulous night of entertainment. Join Old Mission Rotary along with the Francis Parker Interact Club in the beautiful Francis Parker Auditorium in Linda Vista. Eat, drink and mingle with fellow San Diegans in a casual atmosphere while taking in the marvelous views of Mission Valley. Attendees also have the opportunity to bid on gift packages and enter a raffle.
Don't miss the next Gala event, at the Francis Parker School Auditorium, 6501 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, 92111. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. If you want to enter the talent contest the online entry form is under Links on the left side of this page.
We are looking for talent in these following categories.
- Musical – instrumental, vocal, sol and group, any and all genres
- Comedic – standup, sketches (clean and family-appropriate)
- Dance – individual or group, ballroom, tap, ballet, modern, theatrical
- Theatrical/Variety – magic, novelty, acrobatic, special/optical illusions
The fundraiser benefits many of Old Mission Rotary's philanthropic endeavors as well as a main event beneficiary. Past beneficiaries have included Reality Changers and the Challenge Center. This year for the past nine years the Event beneficiary is Thousand Smiles. The Thousand Smiles Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation that provides free cleft lip and palate surgeries and dental care for underprivileged children in Latin America. Currently, the Thousand Smiles Foundation Surgical/Dental Clinics are held in Ensenada, Mexico. We have supported Thousand Smiles Foundation because we believe its mission and performance is outstanding and has earned our annual support. Since it’s beginning in 1985 by a group of San Diego area Rotarians, over 1,700 children have received life-enhancing craniofacial reconstructive surgeries, dramatically changing their lives. Human beings who were literally outcasts in their communities have been restored to normal, healthy and respected individuals. In addition, over 16,000 children have received dental care, ear tubes, hearing and speech therapy at their wholly owned, state of the art clinic facility in Ensenada, Mexico.
For more information we invite you to explore their web site at http://thousandsmiles.org.
La Jolla Symphony Young Artists Competition
La Jolla Symphony Young Artists Competition
We believe in continuing our work by investing in the next generation of musicians. Towards this aim, every year the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus hosts its Young Artists Competition. Founded by Clifford Graves in 1960, the competition is one of the oldest of its kind and open to singers, ages 18-30, and instrumentalists, ages 14 to 26, from
We believe in continuing our work by investing in the next generation of musicians. Towards this aim, every year the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus hosts its Young Artists Competition. Founded by Clifford Graves in 1960, the competition is one of the oldest of its kind and open to singers, ages 18-30, and instrumentalists, ages 14 to 26, from San Diego County and Baja California. The competition provides these talented young artists an opportunity to earn prestige, perform as soloists with the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, serve as role models to their peers, and earn $8000 in cash prizes. Many Young Artists Competition winners go on to join our ensemble and to prestigious professional careers in music.
BEL CANTO FOUNDATION COMPETITION
2025 INAUGURAL BEL CANTO YOUNG ARTIST AUDITIONS
The Bel Canto Performance Foundation is excited to announce the first Young Artist Auditions for young musicians in California.
Auditions will be held virtually through video recordings. The winners will receive a monetary prize and take part in a concert performance with world-renowned music
2025 INAUGURAL BEL CANTO YOUNG ARTIST AUDITIONS
The Bel Canto Performance Foundation is excited to announce the first Young Artist Auditions for young musicians in California.
Auditions will be held virtually through video recordings. The winners will receive a monetary prize and take part in a concert performance with world-renowned musicians.
Competition Dates and Deadlines
● Application Deadline: September 16, 2025
● Video Submission Deadline: September 20, 2025
● Results Posting: September 27, 2025
● Winner Concert Performance: November 8, 2025
Eligibility
All participants must be residents of the State of California.
All instrumentalists must be between the ages of 10 and 30 on September 16, 2025
All vocalists must be between the ages of 15 and 35 on September 16, 2025.
2025 Audition Repertoire
Instrumentalists
● One piece from the Baroque or Classical period
-and-
● One piece from the Romantic or 20th/21st century period
The pieces from either period can be one or more movements from a sonata or suite, minimum 5 minutes total.
At least one piece to have a piano part and be recorded with a live piano.
Participants to provide their own live piano accompaniment. No amplifier microphone or MMO (“music minus one”) allowed.
Both works to be played with memorization.
Vocalists
● One Italian art song (selection from Arie Antiche)
-and-
● One Broadway musical or opera aria
Participants to provide their own live piano accompaniment. No amplifier microphone or MMO (“music minus one”) allowed.
Both works to be sung with memorization.
Sheet Music Requirement
PDF scans of all scores (with piano part if applicable) to be uploaded with the application.
Competition Details
Competition Format
Participants must complete the application by September 16, 2025 (see link below) along with the $30 registration fee, paid via PayPal.
By September 20, 2025, participants must submit two preliminary video performances in the form of recorded YouTube links (link forthcoming).
Supporting links:
- Main application
- Video and sheet music upload
- Pay link
Results
Participants will be notified of their results via email by September 27, 2025. One musician for each category will be chosen for a $100 prize, and will perform in the “Bel Canto Next Generation” concert on November 8, 2025. Categories are piano, strings, woodwind, brass, high voice, and low voice.
Rehearsals
As “Bel Canto Next Generation” is a joint concert, audition winners will not only play one of their solo pieces, but will also perform a chamber music piece with professional musicians.
The chamber music piece and 1-2 rehearsal times will be chosen collectively by the professional musician, audition winner, and Bel Canto competition committee.
Concert
The “Bel Canto Next Generation” concert will be held at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, on November 8, 2025 at 2pm.
One $1,000 First Prize, one $500 Second Prize, and one $300 Third Prize will be given after the concert, chosen by audience vote.
The Judges
Piano: Dr. Cho-Hyun Park, Lesi Mei
Strings: Filip Pogády, Francisco Vila
Woodwind: Dr. Elena Yarritu, Dr. Todd Rewoldt
Brass: James Vaughen
Voice: Lucy Lin
American Protégé Music Competitions
American Protégé offers a variety of International Music Competitions and song contests for different music genres, instruments and levels of applicants’ qualification.
All our music competitions are open for the musicians of any age, race, nationality or country and provide equal opportunities in a friendly, though very competitive, envi
American Protégé offers a variety of International Music Competitions and song contests for different music genres, instruments and levels of applicants’ qualification.
All our music competitions are open for the musicians of any age, race, nationality or country and provide equal opportunities in a friendly, though very competitive, environment for those who want to demonstrate their talents and realize their dreams to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Participation in American Protégé Music Competitions leaves a memorable experience to both young musicians and professionals and helps to build their confidence and strengthen their performance skills.
This year our organization continues to grow and our Music Competitions at Carnegie Hall attracted the largest number of very competitive applicants on record from more than 75 countries.
MTAC COMPETITIONS
MTAC VOCE COMPETITION
VOCE
Voice | Orchestral Instruments
Chamber Ensembles
- POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR VOCE TEACHERS 2023-2024
- VIDEO RECORDING SUBMISSION POLICIES
- 2024 VOCE Regionals Coversheet
- A Parent’s Guide to the VOCE Regionals Payment Process 2022-2023
VOCE is a prestigious competition for vocalists, strings, winds/brass, and chamber music at the Regio
VOCE
Voice | Orchestral Instruments
Chamber Ensembles
- POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR VOCE TEACHERS 2023-2024
- VIDEO RECORDING SUBMISSION POLICIES
- 2024 VOCE Regionals Coversheet
- A Parent’s Guide to the VOCE Regionals Payment Process 2022-2023
VOCE is a prestigious competition for vocalists, strings, winds/brass, and chamber music at the Regional and State levels. In 1971, cellist Gretchen Kuehny Geber and pianist Eleonor Dalton of MTAC’s San Fernando West Valley Branch created VOCE as a means of providing solo and chamber ensemble opportunities for students. The group was named for Vocalists, Orchestral Instrumentalists, and Chamber Ensembles.
MTAC SAN DIEGO 2023 H. B. Goodlin Scholarship Competition
Goodlin Scholarship Competition is open to pianists, organists, and instrumentalists who reside in San Diego County.
The purpose of our competition is to honor outstanding San Diego County music students.
AUDITIONS
1. Preliminary Round: Video Audition
- Preliminary video submission deadline: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 11:00 PM
- Finalists notificati
Goodlin Scholarship Competition is open to pianists, organists, and instrumentalists who reside in San Diego County.
The purpose of our competition is to honor outstanding San Diego County music students.
AUDITIONS
1. Preliminary Round: Video Audition
- Preliminary video submission deadline: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 11:00 PM
- Finalists notification date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
2. Finals Round: Live In-person Audition
Chair: Yuko Maruyama