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The Premier Concerto Competition with Full Orchestra
The International Young Artist Concerto Competition aims to provide an unforgettable experience to perform as a soloist with a professional orchestra in the semifinal and final round.
Live rounds are held in Chicago, IL the weekend of January 20-22, 2023.
The International Young Artist Concerto Competition 2022 is open for students 18 years of age or younger. Applicants are welcome to submit one movement of a concerto on any instrument. Applications are open to young artists internationally. At least one student under the age of 13 will move onto the semifinal round. Applications close December 7th.
1st round is a pre-recorded video round, submitted by December 23rd.
16 applicants who demonstrated significant musicality and capability to play with an orchestra, will be selected to participate in semifinal round on Saturday, January 21st.
4 finalists will be chosen to compete on Sunday, January 22nd.
One winner will be announced Sunday, January 22nd.
We understand that at times Chicago area competitions occur on the same weekend as ours. In the event that you get to the finals of Chicago area competitions, we will work to make it work for you to participate in our competition.
Applications Due: December 7, 2022 - $180
Media Uploads Due (Including Performance Video): December 23, 2022
Semifinalist Announcement: January 4, 2023
Semifinal Rehearsal with Orchestra in Chicago: January 20, 2023
Semifinal Round in Chicago: January 21, 2023
Final Round in Chicago: January 22, 2023
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