2020 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition is an annual event that takes place at the Flint Institute of Music, Flint, MI. The winner receives $6,000 and the opportunity to perform with the Flint Symphony Orchestra. The second place winner receives $2,500. Three other finalists receive $1,000.
MAIN OFFICE
c/o Flint Institute of Music 1025 East Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48503
UNITED STATES
810-964-9399
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Instrumentalists must not be older than 32 on the day of the competition. For voice, the contestants music not be older than 35.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Strings •
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | January 12, 2021 |
| Application notes | The early January deadline varies wach year due to the variation date of the competition. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 6, 2021 - Winds & Brass
March 5, 2022 - Voice
March 4, 2023 - Piano
March 2, 2024 - Strings |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Wanting Zhou, piano
2018 Cheyanne Coss, soprano
2017 Yid Song, flute
2016 Xiao Wang, violin
2015 Baron Fenwick, piano
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