2025 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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Johansen International Competition for Young String Players (Ages 13-17)
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Total of up to $68,000 in prizes, with equal prizes for each instrument. The JIC is funded by a charitable trust established by Anna Storch Johansen, who wanted to encourage young musicians with significant prize awards at a time when they need it most.
MAIN OFFICE
755 8th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Students of violin, viola, or cello, ages 13 to 17 years. Contestants may not be younger than 13 or older than 17 on the final day of the competition. Proof of age is required. Applicants must not be under professional management.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $130 |
| Application deadline | December 1, 2027 |
| Application notes | The dates listed for the 2028 JIC are approximate. Detailed information will be available closer to the year of the competition. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 2028— violin, viola, and cello, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 2028— violin, viola, and cello, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022
Luka Coetzee, cello Seoyeon Ryu, viola Jinan Laurentia Woo, violin 2018 Beatrice Chen, viola Michal Balas and Krzysztof Michalski (shared), cello Julian Rhee, violin 2015 Lara Boschkor, violin Zlatomir Fung, cello Hae Sue Lee, viola 2012 Brannon Cho, cello Gallia Kastner, violin |
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Olga Kern International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Olga Kern International Piano Competition will take place fall of 2025. The final round will feature the Competition’s finalists in performances with the New Mexico Philharmonic. In addition to a cash prize, the winner will be awarded concert engagements throughout the US and Europe and a professional recording.
MAIN OFFICE
PO Box 14314
Albuquerque, NM 87191 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities who will be between the ages of 18 and 32 at the time of the competition in 2025.
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 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Olga Kern, artistic director and president of the jury |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $250 |
| Application deadline | June 1, 2025 |
| Application notes | Application fee to be determined. Application review: Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Submitted materials will not be returned. Candidates’ documents and recordings will be assessed by the screening jury. The screening jury will admit 20–24 contestants to compete in the first round held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 13-19, 2025. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
October 13-19, 2025—National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM |
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FINALS (live rounds)
To be announced |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022
Jonathan Mamora, first prize Anthony Ratinov, second prize Yanfeng Bai, third prize 2019 Tetiana Shafran, first prizeFederico Gad Crema, second prize Simon Karakulidi, third prize 2016 Antonio Chen Guang, first prizeAnna Dmytrenko, second prize Anastasiya Naplekova, third prize |
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11th Fritz Kreisler International Violin Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Fritz Kreisler International Violin Competition welcomes you to the world’s music capital, Vienna. The next competition will be held in September 2026.
MAIN OFFICE
P.O. Box 76
A-1030 Vienna AUSTRIA
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all violinists who are ready to embark upon an international career.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | April 30, 2026 |
| Application notes | Up to 40 violinists will be selected for the preliminary stages of the competition, 18 of whom will continue to the semifinals, six to the Final I, and three to the Gala Final. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Dates to be announced—violin solo, Vienna, Austria |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Dates to be announced—violin and piano, violin and orchestra, Vienna, Austria |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Guido Felipe Sant'anna e Silva
2018 Milan Al-Ashhab 2014 Jan Mracek 2010 Nikita Boriso-Glebsky 2005 Fanny Clamagirand 2000 Sergej Krylov |
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LA MAESTRA INTERNATIONAL
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The Lotte Lenya Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
A singing competition unlike any other, in which acting counts as much as vocal talent. The Lotte Lenya Competition welcomes talented singer/actors of all nationalities, ages 19 to 32, to show they can "do it all" by presenting four contrasting theatrical songs and arias. Top prize is $25,000.
MAIN OFFICE
The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
7 East 20th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10003 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to singer/actors of all nationalities, ages 19 to 32.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | No fee |
| Application deadline | January 22, 2025 |
| Application notes | The deadline to submit an online application with video audition for the preliminary round is January 22, 2025. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 13-14, 2025—New York, NY |
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 3, 2025—Rochester, NY |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2024 Christian Mark Gibbs, singer/actor
2021 Andrew Polec, singer/actor 2018 John Brancy, singer/actor 2015 Lauren Michelle, singer/actor 2009 Lauren Worsham, singer/actor |
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The Gerda Lissner Foundation IVC in Association with the Liederkranz Foundation
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Gerda Lissner Foundation was created by Mrs. Lissner, a Metropolitan Opera subscriber for 77 years, to provide young opera singers with the financial support they need to pursue their craft and excel in the world of opera. The Foundation believes the encouragement and assistance to young artists toward achieving their goals are imperative for the continuation of this demanding art form. Winners’ concert: April 30, 2025, 6:30 pm, Carnegie Hall, New York, NY. Collaborative pianists: Arlene Shrut and, for Carnegie Hall concert, Arlene Shrut, Francesco Barfoed.
MAIN OFFICE
15 East 65th Street, 3rd floor
New York NY 10065 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be 21 to 32 years old. Auditioners must be available: In-person on assigned audition dates—both preliminaries and finals are from 10:15 am to 5 pm; at Winners Concert to receive the award, April 30, 2025, 6:30 pm at Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, NY.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Midge Woolsey and Arlene Shrut, co-artistic directors, The Gerda Lissner Foundation |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | January 2, 2025 |
| Application notes | Applications must be received by Thursday, January 2, 2025, 3 pm Eastern U.S. via online portal. Submission of the application does not guarantee an audition or grant. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 10-13, 2025 (preliminaries)—The Kosciuszko Foundation, New York, NY |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 14, 2025—The Kosciuszko Foundation, New York, NY |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
See here for past winners
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Franz Liszt Center International Online Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Launched in 2020, our competition provides great professional possibilities, including recitals, concerts with orchestra, scholarships, and master classes. The competition is talent-friendly and seeks to motivate young and professional pianists. There are five age categories and no repertory requirements.
MAIN OFFICE
Plaza de Almassera 1
03530 La Nucia SPAIN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Our Competition is open to all pianists from all over the world.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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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) | István I. Székely |
| Additional jurors | Giuliano Adorno, Dragomir Bratic |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | January 12, 2025 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
One round |
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FINALS (live rounds)
January 26, 2025, online |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Simon Haje
Jan Schulmeister Tomasz Zajac Mihaela Manea |
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Liszt Utrecht
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Liszt Utrecht actively presents, develops, and promotes piano talents from around the world. And by doing so it has become one of the prominent gateways to the international professional classical music scene for young musicians.
MAIN OFFICE
Ganzenmarkt 14
3512 GD Utrecht THE NETHERLANDS
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to pianists 20 to 30 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Triennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | To be announced | |
| Additional jurors | Nino Gvetadze Leslie Howard Igor Roma Muza Rubackyte Enrico Pace Suzana Bartal Mariam Batsashvili Severin von Eckardstein Janina Fialkowski Saskia Giorgini Alexander Gravylyuk Yingdi Sun |
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| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application deadline | September 1, 2025 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
January 10-11, 2025—Hertz room TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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FINALS (live rounds)
January 16-24, 2026—Three finalists perform with Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Stéphane Denève. The Grand Prix winner will then perform the next day with the orchestra at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Yukine Kuroki |
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LJUBLJANA FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - PIANO 2026
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The Mahler Competition 2026
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Mahler Competition is one of the most important events of its kind anywhere in the world. It has attracted entries from more than 2,000 young conductors of all nationalities. It takes place where 1,000 years of history, world cultural heritage, enjoyment, and nature form an ideal combination.
MAIN OFFICE
Stiftung Bamberger Symphoniker - Bayerische Staatsphilharmonie
Mussstrasse 1 96047 Bamberg GERMANY
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ELIGIBILITY
Young conductors not older than 35 years on October 31, 2025
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Triennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Jakub Hrůša, chief conductor, Bamberg Symphony | |
| Additional jurors | To be announced | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application deadline | October 31, 2025 | |
| Application notes | Applications will open in September 2025. | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Dates to be announced—Conducting, Concert Hall Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Date to be announced—Conducting, Concert Hall Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2004 Gustavo Dudamel, conducting
2010 Ainārs Rubiķis, conducting 2013 Lahav Shani, conducting 2016 Kachun Wong, conducting 2023 Giuseppe Mengoli, conducting |
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Eleanor McCollum Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Eleanor McCollum Competition and Concert of Arias is the primary recruitment tool for the HGO Studio. Applicants can be considered for the HGO Studio, the Competition, or both, and applicants do not need to be a prize winner to be invited to the Studio.
MAIN OFFICE
510 Preston Street
Houston, TX 77002 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
All classical singers of any age and nationality.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Khori Dastoor, Patrick Summers, Ana María Martínez, and one guest judge |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | No fee |
| Application deadline | August 31, 2024 |
| Application notes | Applications for the 2024-25 Studio and the 2025 Eleanor McCollum Competition are closed; applications for the 2025-26 Studio and the 2026 Eleanor McCollum Competition will be announced in summer of 2025. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Mid-January 2025—Wortham Theater Center, Houston, TX |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Mid-January 2025—Wortham Theater Center, Houston, TX, culminating in the Eleanor McCollum Competition Concert of Arias |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Jamie Barton
Joyce DiDonato Ana María Martínez Ryan McKinny Tamara Wilson |
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Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition is a program designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers. The auditions take place in 37 districts and 12 regions throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
MAIN OFFICE
Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
See here https://www.metopera.org/about/auditions/competition/apply-to-audition2] for specific eligibility requirements.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Melissa Wegner, executive director |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $30 |
| Application deadline | July 31, 2025 |
| Application notes | See here for upcoming information about the 2025-2026 season. Applications for the 2024-25 Laffont Competition have closed. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 2026—district and region dates vary and will be posted online in August 2025. National semifinals for the 2024-25 season will be March 9, 2025. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 2026, specific date to be announced. Grand finals for the 2024-25 season will be March 16, 2025. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2009 Anthony Roth Costanzo, coutertenor
2001 Lawrence Brownlee, tenor 1994 Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano 1988 Renée Fleming, soprano 1968 Jessye Norman, soprano |
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Music International Grand Prix
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
International Music Competition winners’ concert will be held at Merkin Hall in April in NYC. The Grand Prix Award includes $5,000, plus scholarships and performances. Esteemed panel of judges. Video quarterfinals, live semifinals on Zoom.
MAIN OFFICE
Music International Grand Prix
7371 Atlas Walk Way, Suite 236 Gainesville, VA 20155 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
As this competition has three different age categories starting with Youth at age 7 and up to Adult; we encourage all aspiring and professional musicians to apply.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition • Piano • Strings • Voice • Winds/Brass • Ensembles • World Music
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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) | Please see the website for details |
| Additional jurors | See here for details on judges for the 2025 competition. |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application fee | $225: $75 registration, $150 semifinal fee if accepted |
| Application deadline | January 1, 2025 |
| Application notes | Deadline is January 1 every year. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Semifinals live on Zoom |
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FINALS (live rounds)
April 2025—Voice (popular and classical), piano, strings, winds/brass, composition, and ensembles, as well as Winners Concert at Merkin Hall, New York, NY |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2024 Sascha Jorba-Wu, youth strings
2023 Joe Baran, teen winds & brass 2022 Jodi Brielle Brown, youth piano, Grand Prix Winner 2021 Kelly Glyptis, adult classical voice |
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MTNA COMPETITIONS
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National Association of Teachers of Singing Competitions
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MAIN OFFICE
9957 Moorings Drive, Suite 401
Jacksonville, FL 32257 UNITED STATES
904-992-9101
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NATS ART SONG COMPOSITION AWARD
The NATS Art Song Composition Award program’s purpose is to stimulate the creation of quality vocal literature through the cooperation of singer and composer.
ELIGIBILITY
Competition is open to any composer. Submissions must be: a song cycle, group of songs, or extended art song with a duration of approx. 20 minutes; for solo voice and piano; setting a text in English for which the composer has secured copyright clearance; composed within the last two years.
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| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Application deadline | December 1, 2025 |
NATIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE COMPETITION
As the premier solo singing competition for musical theatre’s singing actors, winners are finding success on Broadway, national tours, and theaters across the country.
ELIGIBILITY
All singers age 20-28 as of September 15, 2025.
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Cash prizes | $14,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances, management |
| Application deadline | September 15, 2025 |
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SEMIFINALS and FINALS
January 2026, New York, NY (final date and place to be determined)
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NATS ARTIST AWARDS (NATSAA)
The biennial NATS Artist Awards Competition is designed to assist singers prepared to launch a professional career.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must: be 21 to 35 years old as of September 8, 2025; be a current NATS member (Professional) for at least one year; OR applicant must have studied for at least one year prior to deadline with a teacher who is a current NATS member (Professional).
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Cash prizes | More than $50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances, management |
| Application deadline | September 8, 2025 |
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SEMIFINALS and FINALS
January 2026, New York, NY (final date and place to be determined)
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NATS NATIONAL STUDENT AUDITIONS
The exciting experience of NATS Student Auditions continues in 2025 with a national round for classical, musical theatre, commercial music, and spiritual categories.
ELIGIBILITY
Student singers advance through one of 15 NATS Region Auditions, which take place at varying times throughout the year.
| Frequency | Annual |
| Cash prizes | More than $35,000 |
| Application deadline | April 11, 2025 |
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SEMIFINALS and FINALS
June 26-28, 2025, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
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National Chopin Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The National Chopin Piano Competition was held in January 2025. Open to U.S. citizens who perform at a professional level and held every five years, the National Competition follows the rules of the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw. Top two U.S. winners are automatically accepted to Warsaw.
MAIN OFFICE
1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117
Miami, FL 33141 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The 2025 National Chopin Piano Competition is open to pianists holding U.S. citizenship (native born or naturalized) born 1995 through 2009.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Quinquennial |
| First prize | More than $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Kevin Kenner, professor, University of Miami; winner, National (USA) and International (Warsaw) Chopin Piano Competitions |
| Additional jurors | Ning An, United States, 2000 National Chopin Piano Competition winner Robert McDonald, United States, professor, The Juilliard School and Curtis Institute of Music Rachel Naomi Kudo, United States, National Chopin Piano Competition prize winner Garrick Ohlsson United States, 1970 International Chopin Piano Competition winner Jon Nakamatsu, United States, Van Cliburn International and National Chopin Competition winner Ewa Poblocka, Poland, International Chopin Piano Competition prize winner Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń, Poland, acclaimed piano pedagogue Dina Yoffe, Latvia, International Chopin Piano Competition prize winner |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $125 |
| Application deadline | October 1, 2024 |
| Application notes | This competition is held every five years and the deadline for the current competition have passed. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
January 4-9, 2025—Live preliminary and semifinal rounds, University of Miami, Frost School of Music, Coral Gables, FL |
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FINALS (live rounds)
January 11-12, 2025—Finals with orchestra, University of Miami, Frost School of Music, Coral Gables, FL |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2020 Avery Gagliano
2015 Eric Lu 2010 Claire Huangci 2005 Mei-Ting Sun 2000 Ning An |
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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS
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NEUE STIMMEN International Singing Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
NEUE STIMMEN is a unique platform designed to promote the careers of young opera singers. Aside from discovering talents, we offer longterm advice and personalized support. Singers can participate in concerts, master classes, workshops, and career coaching seminars. Former participants benefit from our international partner network.
MAIN OFFICE
Liz Mohn Stiftung
Carl-Bertelsmann-Strasse 256 33311 Gütersloh GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Singers of any nationality; women up to 30 years of age, born on or after October 12, 1995; men up to 30 years of age, born on or after October 12, 1995.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Biennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Additional jurors | Sophie de Lint, director, Dutch National Opera Sophie Joyce, casting director, Opéra National de Paris Bernd Loebe, general director, Opera Frankfurt Elisabeth Sobotka, general director, Bregenz Festival, and designated director, Staatsoper Berlin Evamaria Wieser, artistic director, Salzburg Festival, and European casting consultant, Lyric Opera Chicago Christoph Seuferle, artistic director, Deutsche Oper Berlin Samuel Gelber, director of artistic planning & operations, Washington National Opera at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts |
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| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | No fee | |
| Application deadline | January 31, 2026 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
April - June 2026—Preliminary rounds in cities worldwide |
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 2026—Gütersloh, Germany |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2024 Magdalena Lucjan, soprano; and Alejandro Baliñas Vieites, bass
2022 Francesca Pia Vitale, soprano; and Carles Pachon, baritone 2019 Anna El-Khashem, soprano; Long Long, tenor 2017 Svetlina Stoyanova, mezzo-soprano; Cho ChanHee, bass 2015 Elsa Dreisig, soprano; Anatoli Sivko, bass 2013 Nadine Sierra and Nicole Car, sopranos, Myong-Hyun Lee, tenor 2011 Olga Bezsmertna, lyric soprano 2009 Eunju Kwon, soprano 2007 Marina Rebeka, soprano 2005 Maria Virginia Savastano, soprano 2003 Franco Fagioli, countertenor 1991 Michael Volle, baritone |
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Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, a flagship program of the Elevar Foundation, provides young violinists with management, communications, community engagement, and concert opportunities in addition to a monetary prize. These tools, coupled with a strong emphasis on connecting with underserved communities, are vital for building an impactful career.
MAIN OFFICE
3601 North Military Trail
Boca Raton FL 33431 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Violinists must be 18 years old at the time of submission and may not be more than 30 years of age by the conclusion of the competition.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Triennial | |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Andrés Cárdenes | |
| Additional jurors | To be announced spring 2025 | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | $135 | |
| Application deadline | September 15, 2025 | |
| Application notes | Applicants must submit the necessary forms, the $135 entry fee, a copy of a valid passport, and the required repertoire via YouTube link by the submission deadline. The application, once available in the spring of 2025, can be found on the EOIVC’s website. | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
January 14-15, 2026—Lynn Conservatory of Music, Boca Raton, FL
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FINALS (live rounds)
January 18, 2026—Elaine and Keith C. Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn Conservatory of Music, Boca Raton, FL |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ | Semifinals | ✔ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✔ | Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Hina Khuong-Huu
2020 Julian Rhee 2017 Sirena Huang |
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Operalia’s goal is to discover and help launch the careers of the most promising young opera singers of today, of all voice types and from all over the world.
MAIN OFFICE
425 East 58th Street, Apt. 20E
New York, NY 10022 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
All voice types between the ages 20 and 32
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | May 15, 2025 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
To be announced |
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FINALS (live rounds)
To be announced |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ | Semifinals | ✔ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✔ | Finals streamed |
SOCIAL LINKS
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