2024 International Young Artists Competition

 

CHAMBER MUSIC AND ENSEMBLE CATEGORY

COMPETITION GUIDELINES 

The competition is open to students between the ages of 8 to 19 at the time of competition. 

Only one piano is available. Acceptable teams include: one piano 4 hands or 6 hands, instrumental duos including string/piano, winds/piano sonatas, and trios or larger chamber music ensembles limited to a maximum of six students.

NOTE: NO concertos for solo instrument or solo pieces with piano accompaniment are allowed.  Any ensembles that include piano accompaniment must be played by a student. If any questions, please contact NLPA.

     

Application Fee: $65 per participant Fee is non-refundable.

Winners Concert Fee $170 per person* which includes 2 tickets, certificates and trophies.

*Extra fee must be paid if the piece exceeds the time limit. *See below

Winners’ Fees must be paid at the time of registration. The winners’ fee will not be returned if selected as a winning group. Winning group must perform at the Winner's Concert in order to receive awards or they will forfeit their status.

Additional ticket is $65 each.

REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS (Both Live and YouTube entries)

  • One music selection not to exceed 10 minutes in total length from standard chamber music/ensemble repertoire.

  • No repeats or cuts in the music are allowed.

  • *If the selected music exceeds 10 minutes, we may accept up to one additional minute, making a total of 11 minutes, only with the prior approval of the NLPA Competition Committee and an additional winners’ fee of $100 which must be submitted at the time of registration. The group will be disqualified if their piece exceeds 11 minutes. A timer will also be present during the live audition to keep track of the piece’s duration. Please choose your repertoire carefully. If any questions regarding repertoire, please contact NLPA.

  • No changes of repertoire once submitted.

  • No amplifiers or speakers allowed.

  • Judges’ decisions are final.

LIVE AUDITION ENTRY GUIDELINES

  • Competition schedule will be sent via email with detail instructions.

  • All students must bring a copy of the music or the original book. 

YOUTUBE LINK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • YouTube link must follow the recording guidelines. Click HERE for the recording guidelines.

DRESS CODE

  • Proper concert attire is required for both the competition and the winners’ concert.