2025 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Composition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The competition seeks outstanding compositions for SATB chorus and organ in which the organ plays a distinctive and significant role; requirements vary for each competition. There is a $2,000 cash prize, publication by ECS Publishing, and a world premiere performance at an AGO National Convention.
MAIN OFFICE
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260
New York, NY 10115 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all composers except AGO/ECS past winners. Membership in the AGO is not required.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice • Organ • SATB Chorus
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| 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 | June 30, 2026 |
| Application notes | Deadline is tentative and subject to change. |
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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American Piano Awards
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The American Piano Awards are held every two years to discover the best aspiring American jazz or classical pianists. Winners receive cash and two years of career advancement and support valued at over $200,000, making this one of the most coveted prizes in the music world.
MAIN OFFICE
4603 Clarendon Road, Suite 030
Indianapolis, IN 46208 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
American citizens between 18 and 30 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Biennial | |
| First prize | More than $50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | $11,000 to $50,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | To be announced | |
| Additional jurors | To be announced | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | September 1, 2025 | |
| Application notes | The 2025 American Piano Awards (classical) are already underway. Information for the 2027 American Piano Awards (jazz) will be post in summer 2025. The American Piano Awards are by nomination only. All dates for the 2027 Awards are best estimates as of this writing. Please reach out if interested in becoming a nominator. |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Spring 2026 (estimated)—preliminary round October 2026 - February 2027 (estimated)—first round |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Spring 2027 (estimated)—Indianapolis, IN, final rounds |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Isaiah J. Thompson, jazz
2021 Kenny Broberg, classical 2019 Emmet Cohen, jazz 2017 Drew Petersen, classical 2015 Sullivan Fortner, jazz 2013 Sean Chen, classical 2011 Aaron Diehl, jazz 2009 Grace Fong & Adam Golka, classical |
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The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The American Prize: Providing evaluation, recognition, reward to America's finest performing artists, ensembles and conductors, composers, and stage directors, based on recorded performances. Professional, college/university, community, high school. No age limits. No live competition.
MAIN OFFICE
HCMT—The American Prize
25 Hamilton Drive, Suite 100 The Opera Cottage Danbury, CT 06811 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competitions of The American Prize are open to all U.S. citizens, whether living in this country or abroad, and to others who live or have lived, worked or studied in the U.S., its protectorates and territories; there are no age limits.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting • Composition • Piano • Strings • Voice • Classical Vocalists • Orchestras • Choruses • Bands • Opera Companies • Musical Theater Companies • Stage Directors • Chamber Ensembles • Instrumental Soloists • Orchestral Programming • Performance of American Music
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | David (Volosin) Katz, chief judge |
| Additional jurors | Judges include: Sharon Sweet, voice Susanne Mentzer, voice Jeffrey Biegel, piano Lorin Hollander, piano Judith Zaimont, composition |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $65 individuals, $99 ensembles |
| Application deadline | April 29, 2025 |
| Application notes | Preliminary deadline for composers, chamber musicians, instrumental soloists, classical vocalists and pianists is April 17, 2025. Deadline for conductors, ensembles, stage directors, arts administrators, and American music performance is April 29, 2025. See here for more information. |
FINALS (live rounds)
The American Prize judges recorded performances only, submitted via online links or on disc. There is no live competition. The contests select semifinalists, finalists, runners-up and winners in separate announcements over the course of the contest year. The American Prize is administered by Hat City Music Theater, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Roomful of Teeth, professional chorus
Gemma New, conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor Kenneth Kiesler, conductor Philip Brunelle, conductor Justin Dello Joio, composer |
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ARD International Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
One of the most renowned and large-scale competitions of its kind takes place every year in four varying categories. The invitation to participate in this competition is extended to young musicians who are ready to launch an international career.
MAIN OFFICE
Internationaler Musikwettbewerb der ARD
c/o Bayerischer Rundfunk Rundfunkplatz 1 80335 Munich GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Musicians of all nations born between 1996 and 2008
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Voice • Clarinet • Trumpet
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Clarinet: Sabine Meyer; trumpet: Reinhold Friedrich; piano: Homero Francesch |
| Additional jurors | See here for jury details for the 2025 competition. |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | March 28, 2025 |
| Application notes | Online application now open |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
2025—Munich, Germany: September 7, clarinet; September 9, trumpet; September 11, piano |
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FINALS (live rounds)
2025—Herkulessaal der Residenz, Munich, Germany: September 10, clarinet; September 12, trumpet; September 14, piano |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2024
Samueol Park, South Korea, voice Leonid Surkov, Russia, oboe Maria Zaitseva, Russia, violoncello Alinde Quintet, Czech Republic, wind quintet 2023 Tjasha Gafner, Switzerland, harp Gabriel Polinsky, United States, double bass Trio Orelon, piano trio Haesue Lee, Korea, viola 2021 Geister Duo, France, piano duo Pascal Deuber, Switzerland, horn Anastasiya Taratorkina, Germany/Russia, vocal Seiji Okamoto, Japan, violin |
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THE AZRIELI MUSIC PRIZES
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2026 Gina Bachauer International Junior and Young Artists Piano Competitions
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The 2026 Gina Bachauer International Junior and Young Artists Piano Competitions will have the international piano world abuzz. Junior competitors, ages 11 to 14, and Young Artists competitors, ages 15 to 18, will vie for medals and their share of $62,000 in cash prizes. Young Artists final round is with the Utah Symphony.
MAIN OFFICE
138 West 300 South, Suite 220
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The 2026 Gina Bachauer International Junior and Young Artists Piano Competitions are open to pianists of any nationality, ages 11 to 14 for Junior and ages 15 to 18 for Young Artists.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Douglas Humpherys |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $150 |
| Application deadline | September 15, 2025 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
June 15-18 (Junior) and June 22-25 (Young Artists), 2026—Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake City, UT |
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FINALS (live rounds)
June 20, 2026 (Junior)—Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake City, UT June 27, 2026 (Young Artists)—Abravanel Hall with Utah Symphony, Salt Lake City, UT |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Maria Eydman, young artists gold medal; Vsevolod Zavidov, junior gold medal
2016 Jaehong Park, young artists gold medal; Talon Smith, junior gold medal |
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Banff International String Quartet Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Since 1983 BISQC has celebrated the art of chamber music while providing career support for emerging string quartets. With the largest prizes in chamber music and a dedicated audience, a once-in-a-lifetime experience unfolds for all in attendance. Outstanding music, enlightening lectures, engaging conversations, and spectacular mountain vistas.
MAIN OFFICE
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
PO Box 1020 Station 23 Banff, AB T1L 1H5 CANADA
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to string quartets of all nationalities whose members are under the age of 35 on August 25, 2025. See here for more eligibility and rules.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | CA$25,000 |
| Smallest prize | CA$4,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Barry Shiffman, director, BISQC |
| Additional jurors | 2025 preliminary jury Joshua Gindele (Miró Quartet) Ayane Kozasa (Aizuri Quartet/Kronos Quartet) Guillaume Sutre (Ysaÿe Quartet) 2025 competition jury Eckart Runge (Artemis Quartet)Marie Chilemme (Quatuor Cavatine/Quatuor Ebène) Jonathan Crow (New Orford String Quartet) Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt (Dover Quartet); Honggang Li (Shanghai Quartet) Eugene Drucker (Emerson String Quartet) David Ying (Ying Quartet) |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | CA$250 |
| Application deadline | March 1, 2025 |
| Application notes | Quartet applications accepted October 2024 through March 1, 2025 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
August 25-31, 2025—Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, AB, Canada; up to ten competing quartets perform in all four preliminary rounds |
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FINALS (live rounds)
August 31, 2025—Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, AB, Canada; three quartets advance to the finals |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Isidore String Quartet
2019 Marmen Quartet and Viano String Quartet (shared) 2016 Rolston String Quartet 2013 Dover String Quartet 2010 Cecilia String Quartet 2007 Tinalley String Quartet 2004 Jupiter String Quartet 2001 Daedalus Quartet 1998 Miró Quartet 1995 Amernet Quartet 1992 St. Lawrence String Quartet 1989 Quatuor Manfred 1986 Franciscan Quartet 1983 Colorado Quartet |
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LILLIAN AND MAURICE BARBASH
J.S. BACH COMPETITION |
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Barlow Endowment for Music Composition--Prize Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The 2025 winning composer receives a $25,000 commission for a major new work for wind symphony. The work will be performed by a consortium of performers to be announced.
MAIN OFFICE
Barlow Endowment
701 East University Parkway 189 WCO Provo, UT 84602 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
There are no restrictions with regard to musical style, nationality, age, gender, race, religion, or political persuasion. The only limitations are: composers who have won the Barlow Prize in the previous five years will not be considered; and members of the Barlow Boards are not eligible.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $11,000 to $50,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | No fee |
| Application deadline | June 1, 2025 |
| Application notes | This deadline is a receipt deadline, not a mailing deadline. |
FINALS (live rounds)
Notification of winners will be announced on website and Facebook by September 15, 2025 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2024 Karim Al-Zand
2023 Viet Cuong 2022 Bobby Ge 2021 Texu Kim, Sinfonietta 2020 Christopher Trapani, song cycle for soprano and piano 2019 Becca Sims, Pierrot Ensemble and percussion + electronics 2018 Tawnie Olson, SATB choir 2017 Stacy Garrop, reed quintet 2016 Gilad Cohen, violin and piano 2015 Alberto Colla, symphony orchestra 2014 Ben Hjertmann, saxophone quartet 2013 Narong Prongchareon, wind ensemble |
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Besançon International Competition for Young Conductors
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Established in 1951, the Besançon Competition is the most complete competition in the world with classical, romantic, 20th-century, and contemporary music, opera and concerto. It is the only competition where candidates are selected during live preliminary rounds (and not from their documentation).
MAIN OFFICE
Besançon International Competition
Festival de musique 9 rue du Palais de Justice 25000 Besançon FRANCE
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition is open to candidates of any nationality under the age of 35. No previous orchestra conducting diploma is required. A graduate degree in instrumental or vocal practice is required.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Biennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Michael Schønwandt, conductor | |
| Additional jurors | Régis Campo, France, composer in residence Jaewon Kim, South Korea, violon concertmaster Catherine Larsen-Maguire, Great Britain, conductor Eva Ollikainen, Finland, conductor Jean-François Verdier, France, conductor Stephen Wright, Great Britain, music & arts consultant |
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| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | January 23, 2025 | |
| Application notes | Applications open 12 pm, January 16, 2025, to 12 pm, January 23, 2025 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Selection rounds: April 14 - May 3, 2025, in Besançon, Seoul, Paris, Berlin, and Montréal. Selection rounds take place in front of two jury members; each candidate conducts two pianists playing separate pianos. Twenty candidates are then selected for the final rounds with orchestra. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
September 22-27, 2025—Besançon, France; first and second rounds: symphony; semifinal: opera and concerto; final: symphony and world premiere |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Swann Van Rechem, France
2021 Not awarded 2019 Nodoka Okisawa, Japan 2017 Ben Glassberg, United Kingdom 2015 Jonathon Heyward, United States 2011 Yuki Kakiuchi, Japan 2009 Kazuki Yamada, Japan |
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Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Founded in 1949, the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition is rich in both tradition and innovation and is regarded as one of the most successful institutions of its kind. Its biennial structure includes the Glocal Piano Project and final stages that are both intensively followed by audiences worldwide.
MAIN OFFICE
via Portici 19/A
39100 Bolzano ITALY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Age 16 to 30: past winners of the Busoni Prize are not eligible to compete.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Biennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | May 4, 2026 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
November 2026—66th Busoni Competition 2026/2027, piano; different locations worldwide (Glocal Piano Project) |
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FINALS (live rounds)
65th Busoni Competition 2024/2025—August 27 - September 7, 2025, Bolzano, Italy 66th Busoni Competition 2026/2027—August 25 - September 5, 2027, piano, Bolzano, Italy |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Arsenii Moon, piano
2021 Jae Hong Park, piano 2019 Emanuil Ivanov, piano 2017 Ivan Krpan, piano 2015 Chloe Jiyeong Mun, piano |
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BYRD YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION
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2025 Chicago National Chamber Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The 2025 Chicago National Chamber Music Competition is designed to provide an educational as well as a competitive experience for young chamber ensembles. Overall winning ensembles will each receive a cash prize of $1,000 and will perform on a future Winners' Recital.
MAIN OFFICE
878 Lyster Road UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to chamber ensembles in grade 12 and younger. Ensembles may consist of three to eight musicians. Ensembles may use no more than one piano.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition • Piano • Strings •
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $150 for non-MYAC Ensembles |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2025 |
| Application notes | Applications are due February 1, 2025, by 11:59 pm Central Standard Time U.S. |
FINALS (live rounds)
February 16, 2025—Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Center, Highwood, IL |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2024
Third Coast Quintet, overall winner: Elizabeth Romanyuk, violin; Sunny Tang, violin; Alex Kiley, viola; Bryce Williams, cello; Noah Kim, piano Quartet Meraviglia, overall division winner: Elle Cho, violin; Lauren Kim, violin; Emily Chen, viola; Lucy Wu, cello The Purple Hippopotami, other instrument category winner: Jacob Cornejo, flute; Sofia Villanueva, flute; Kaylee Johnson, flute |
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Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
With over $30,000 in prizes, the Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists offers unparalleled musical experiences for today’s world.
MAIN OFFICE
20600 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 610
Cleveland OH 44122 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Rising Stars, age 10 to 12; Junior Division, age 13 to 15; and Senior Division, age 16 to 18
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $150, if by November 15, 2025; $200, if by December 15, 2025 |
| Application deadline | December 15, 2025 |
FINALS (live rounds)
Late July/early August 2026—Final Round will feature master class with leading pianist and concerto round with Canton Symphony Orchestra |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Saehyun Kim
2023 Elisey Mysin 2023 Ryan Wang 2018 Eva Gevorgyan 2018 Yunchan Lim |
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Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition takes place May 21 – June 7, 2025. Cash and career management prize packages are valued at over $2 million, including concert tours, publicity packages and training, websites, and individualized artistic and financial consultation. Widespread exposure for participants features global media coverage, a fully produced live broadcast to millions internationally, and feature-length documentary.
MAIN OFFICE
201 Main Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, Texas 76102 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Age 18 to 30; first-prize winners of previous Cliburn Competitions are not eligible to compete.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Quadrennial | |
| First prize | More than $50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Paul Lewis, pianist | |
| Additional jurors | Rico Gulda Mari Kodama Anne-Marie McDermott Gabriela Montero Jon Nakamatsu Lise de la Salle Yevgeny Sudbin Wu Han |
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| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | $150 | |
| Application deadline | October 16, 2024 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 28 - June 1, 2025—Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth, TX |
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FINALS (live rounds)
June 3-7, 2025—Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth, TX |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Yunchan Lim
2017 Yekwon Sunwoo 2013 Vadym Kholodenko; Beatrice Rana (silver medalist) 2009 Haochen Zhang |
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Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
June 2027—Quadrennial international competition for 13 to 17-year-old pianists held in Dallas, TX, on the campus of Southern Methodist University and at Meyerson Symphony Center. All performances broadcast live and available on demand. Final Round performances with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
MAIN OFFICE
201 Main Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, Texas 76102 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Competitors must be 13 to 17 years old.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $125 |
| Application deadline | January 10, 2027 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
June 2027—Caruth Auditorium at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX |
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FINALS (live rounds)
June 2027—Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, TX |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Seokyoung Hong
2019 Shuan Hern Lee 2015 Alim Beisembayev |
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Colorado College Summer Music Festival
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Colorado College Summer Music Festival is an intensive three-week program for 50 advanced student musicians, including violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, piano, and conducting. Participants are chosen from hundreds of applicants to partake in this unique program of learning and public performances.
MAIN OFFICE
Mailing address: 819 North Tejon Street
Physical address: 5 West Cache La Poudre Street, #112 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
At least 18 years old and advanced, pre-professional musicians
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting • Piano •
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
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| Jury chair(s) | Scott Yoo, conductor, Colorado College Summer Music Festival Orchestra, violinist, host of PBS series Now Hear This |
| Additional jurors | Colorado Music College faculty; see here for details |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $75 ($85 after February 17, 2025); financial needs are considered |
| Application deadline | February 15, 2025 |
| Application notes | Applications are submitted via SlideRoom; see here for application instructions and information. |
FINALS (live rounds)
Colorado Springs, CO |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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Concert Artists Guild Louis and Susan Meisel Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Concert Artists Guild is committed to supporting musicians who are ready to launch their careers on the national and international stage. Prizes include a multi-year management contract with CAG, a New York debut performance, participation in Citizen Musician Training, North American and European management, and a Wigmore Hall performance.
MAIN OFFICE
Concert Artists Guild
224 West 35th Street, Suite 500 #2149 New York, NY 10001 UNITED STATES
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ELIGIBILITY
The 2025 competition is open to all instruments, voice, and chamber ensembles. Age limits as of January 31, 2025: solo instrumentalists: 28 years old; ensembles: average age of 30 years old; solo singers: 30 years old. See here for more information on eligibility.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Voice • All Solo Instruments • Chamber Ensembles
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Annual | |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
| Management | ||
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Additional jurors | Michelle Cann, concert pianist David Frost, Grammy Award-winning record producer Adriaan Fuchs, director, festivals and special projects, Carnegie Hall Jeremy Ney, head of music and performance, The Frick Collection Erin Lunsford Norton, vice president of artistic planning, New Jersey Symphony Lee Prinz, president & CEO, Colbert Artists |
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| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | Soloist: $110; ensemble: $150 | |
| Application deadline | January 31, 2025 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 11, 2025, online submission |
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 31, 2025—The William R. and Irene D. Miller Recital Hall, Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2024
Nathan Amaral, violin Leland Ko, cello Valentin Kovalev, saxophone Poiesis Quartet, string quartet 2008 Claire Chase, flute 2008 Parker String Quartet 1998 Eighth Blackbird 1994 Jennifer Koh, violin 1985 David Krakauer, clarinet |
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Concours Européen de Piano Master
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Competition includes five age-based categories, an online elimination on February 2025, and in-person finals on May 10-11. Video submissions must be high-quality, unpublished, and royalty-free.
Prizes will be awarded at closing concerts and for Master Category 1st prize include: $10,000 cash prize, published CD, concerts, and one year of management MAIN OFFICE
Concours Europeen de Piano Online
TvClassique-Interludes / MBE 2 bis rue St. Honoré 78000 Versailles FRANCE
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Categories for age group—A: 10 years old; B: 14 years old; C: 18 years old; D: 18 years and older amateur; E: Concert Master performer
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Piano Duo
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Annual | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
| Management | ||
| Jury chair(s) | To be determined | |
| Additional jurors | To be determined. Jury to be composed of: one composer, one music critic, one agent, one festival artistic director, three pianists, and tvclassique's artistic director | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | January 31, 2025 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
February 2025, selection online |
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 10-11, 2025 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ | Semifinals | ✔ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✔ | Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Zhengyi Huang, China, piano
2021 Maria Narodytska, Ukraine, piano 2021 Duo Glycine (Yebin Lee, Hyewon Ha), Korea, piano duo |
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