2024 International Young Artists Competition

SOLO CATEGORY

GUIDELINES

The competition is open to all solo instruments between the ages of 8 to 19 at the time of the competition.

Application Fee: $100 per participant Fee is non-refundable.

Winners Concert Fee $300 per person* which includes 4 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.


One selection or a collection of pieces (from the same opus or suite) from the standard solo repertoire (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, and Contemporary)   A movement of a suite is acceptable. Theme and variations are to be played in their complete form.  No simplified arrangements will be accepted. No repeats unless they affect the integrity of the piece but must be within the time limit.

  • Memorization is required on all pieces.

  • Maximum time limit is 8 minutes 1 second. 

  • *If the music selection goes over 8 minutes and 1 second, there will be an additional fee of $100 per minute and only with the prior approval of NLPA Competition Committee. A timer will also be present during the live audition to keep time of the piece. Please choose your repertoire carefully.

  • For piano entries, both Prelude and Fugue from WTC must be played to qualify as one piece.  A movement of a piano sonata/sonatina will count as one selection.  No concerto repertoire.

  • For non-piano instruments, concerto repertoire is allowed.  However, cuts in the solo section (including a cadenza of a concerto) will results in disqualification.  A concerto must be performed with a piano accompanist using piano reduction of the orchestral score.  Please minimize accompaniment interludes.   Cadenza of a concerto must be included.  Cuts in the accompaniment or tutti score are strongly encouraged.  Any questions, please contact NLPA.

  • It is the instrumentalists’/vocalists’ responsibility to provide their own accompanist for both the competition and for the concert or will be disqualified.  If an accompanist is needed, we can provide a list of names.

  • Concert Performance Restriction: Grand, Gold and Silver Winners will perform only the piece performed at the competition. 

 

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 Entry 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.