The 4th NY Solo Competition (online) holds 2 categories:

Virtuoso and Artist (Please see the details below)

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Virtuoso : Open for young musicians who are currently attending  music conservatory/ precollege or have equivalent skill as those

Artist : Open for all young musicians who are looking to improve upon their level of performance

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Group A: Ages 10 and Under 

Group B: Ages 11-12 

Group C: Ages 13-14 

Group D: Ages 15-17 

Group E: Ages 18-24  

*As of August 15th, 2021

• The competition is open to every musician
• Open for Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Voice, and Chamber group
• One piece from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Modern
• Maximum Duration 5mins. (Allowed to cut the piece if it is over 5mins)
• No arranged music
• Only one piece/movement can be performed at the winners concert (except set piece)
• No repeats should be taken unless it is required to complete a phrase.
• All auditions must be performed from memory

*Please see Rules and Regulations page for more information

Winner Concert will be broadcasted on

 Sunday, September 12th, 2021

Virtuoso

Grand Prize 

• Performance opportunity at Carnegie Hall recital in spring 2022 
• Cash Award (digital transaction is possible)
• Broadcast at Winners Concert (online)
• Medal, Certificate
• Evaluation from Juries

1st Prize

• Cash Award (digital transaction is possible)
• Broadcast at Winners Concert (online)
• Medal, Certificate
• Evaluation from Juries

2nd and 3rd Prize

• Broadcast at Winners Concert (online)
• Medal, Certificate
• Evaluation from Juries

4th and 5th Prize

• Medal, Certificate
• Evaluation from Juries

Artist

1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize

• Broadcast at Winners Concert (online)
• Medal, Certificate
• Evaluation from Juries

4th and 5th Prize

• Medal, Certificate
• Evaluation from Juries

*Grand Prize is chosen only one winner. Other prize may be chosen multiple winners.

**Shipping charges will apply for medal and paper certificate. Winners will receive free certificate PDF via email.

Faculties at conservatories and concert artists in New York State aria