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William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition was started by William C. Byrd, conductor of the Flint Symphony Orchestra, for the purpose of helping launch careers for young musicians. Following his untimely death, the St. Cecilia Society of Flint, MI has continued to sponsor the annual classical music competition. The upcoming competitions are: piano (2024); strings (2025); winds and brass (2026); and voice (2027).
MAIN OFFICE
St. Cecilia Society/Byrd Competition
c/o Flint Institute of Music 1025 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 UNITED STATES
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ELIGIBILITY
Contestants cannot have an agent. Instrumentalists cannot be older than 32 on the day of the Byrd Competition, and vocalists cannot be older than 35 on the day of the Competition. The music contestants perform must be written for their instrument and full orchestra.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings •
Voice
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DETAILS |
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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 fee | $75 |
| Application deadline | January 10, 2024 |
| Application notes | Applicationswill be accepted November 1, 2023, through January 10, 2024. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
2024 Piano: March 2, 2024, 8 am-5 pm (times may vary), Flint Institute of Music, Flint, MI |
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FINALS (live rounds)
2024 Piano: March 2, 2024, five finalists in concert at 7 pm, Flint Institute of Music, Flint, MI |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✖ | Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Danielle Kim, flute
2021 postponed due to Covid 2020 Noelle Naito, violin 2019 Wanting Zhao, piano 2018 Cheyanne Coss, soprano 2017 Yidi Song, flute 2016 Xiao Wang, violin 2015 Baron Fenwick, piano 2014 Abigail Levis, soprano 2013 Kathryn Weintraub, alto saxophonemic |
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