Prizes

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• I (Gold) & II (Silver) Prizes: Diploma, Medal, Trophy, and a performance at the winners concert at the Academy of Music Ballroom, Kimmel Cultural Campus, 240 S Broad Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The date of the performance: Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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• III (Bronze) Prize: Diploma, Medal, Trophy, and a performance at the winners concert at the Ethical Society Hall, Philadelphia, PA. The date of the performance: TBA.

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How to apply

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• Find an application form at the bottom of the home page, fill it out, and submit it either by mail or electronically. Please include a $100 application fee (if you are a soloist), or a $80 application fee (if you are a member of an ensemble), which could be paid through PayPal on the same page.  

 

• Submit a high-quality video recording (YouTube link).

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• The competition piece has to be memorized. It is recommended to play the chamber music with the score. If selection of the music exceeds 6 minutes, the additional fee of $50 will be applied.

 

Deadline for application submission is July 10, 2025.

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Concert fee

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A concert fee (which is not an application fee) will be paid by winners after the results of the auditions are announced. All fees are non-refundable.

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Gold and Silver levels of concert fee:

• Solo performance: $250

• Ensemble performance: $150 (for each ensemble member)

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Bronze level concert fee:

• Solo performance: $150

• Ensemble performance: $70 (for each ensemble member)

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  The package includes:

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• Gold and Silver levels: Awards (Medal, Diploma, and Trophy), 3 complementary tickets, and 3 digital pictures. 

• Bronze level: Awards (Medal, Diploma, and Trophy), 3 complementary tickets and 3 digital pictures

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Competition age divisions

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• Division I: Ages 5-9 (Young Musicians)

• Division II: Ages 10-13 (Junior)

• Division III: Ages 14-17 (Intermediate)

• Division IV: Ages 18-21 (Advanced)

• Division V: Ages 22-33 (Professional)

• Division VI: Ages 30 and older (Outstanding Amateurs)

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Repertoire

One music selection by any classical composer (no longer than 6 minutes). Participants from Division are allowed to perform up to 3 selections (1-minute pieces). 

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Application forms and online payments are available at the bottom of the home page.

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