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Classical Music is open to orchestral instrumentalists, pianists, and composers. The strongest auditions demonstrate excellence in the craft of playing or writing, the ability to reveal the nuances of each work, versatility, and a truly personal style.
REQUIREMENTS
All the requirements for the 2022 competition are listed in the downloadable PDFs below.
Dave Eggar | 1987 Winner in Classical Music & Mentor
Daniel Bernard Roumain | Mentor
Marina Lomazov | National Selection Panelist
Pascal Le Boeuf | 2004 Winner in Classical Music and Jazz & National Selection Panelist
select performances by winners
"Jeux de plein air" (1917, Tailleferre) by 2020 Winners
"Cinq Pièces en Trio" (1935, Ibert) by 2020 Winners
"Adiós Nonino" (1959, Piazzolla) by 2020 Winners
"Ecstatic Samba Piano Trio No. 3" (2018, Kevin Day) by 2020 Winners
"Passacaglia Duo for Violin and Viola" (1894, Halvorsen) by 2020 Winners
"Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11" (1797, Beethoven) by 2020 Winners
About the Competition
For more information on the YoungArts' national art competition please visit our main competition page. For application-specific information such as eligibility or how to apply, visit our apply page.