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 goes over the time limit. See below
Winners’ Fees must be paid at the time of registration. The fee will be returned if not selected.
Additional ticket is $65 each.
Winners must perform at the Winner's Concert in order to receive awards or they will forfeit their status.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
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 music selection goes over 10 minutes, there will be an extra fee of $100 per minute added to the winners’ concert fee. 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.