Laureate Gala Auditions
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Audition to perform CONCERTO or ARIA with
The New York Chamber Players
or
Orchestra Manhattan
COMPOSERS APPLY to orchestral works performed
Application Deadline May 1, 2024
To apply to perform solo and ensemble pieces click here
Laureate Gala
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Apply with a video
Selected musicians are invited to the
LIVE ONLINE AUDITION
CONCERTOS AND ARIAS WITH ORCHESTRA
Applications must be submitted by May 1, AT 11:59PM EST (23:59)
Selected musicians receive:
A Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of performance
(see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules)
Medals; Certificates
Full color brochure (digital and printed)
Complimentary tickets
An Interview by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of
classical music radio shows
Photos
Letters of recommendation and other support
(provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges,
other programs and competitions)
Professional Portfolio packets available upon request
All performers and their teachers will receive a certificate of merit.
DATES & DEADLINES
May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM EST (23:59) - Completed Application, preliminary video, and fee are DUE
TBD - Online Tech Sessions
May 17-20, 2024 - Live online Auditions
Live Virtual Auditions
May 17-20, 2024
• Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet broadcast* and will receive a Tech Preparation Session with VCHS Broadcast Engineers
• Live auditions are judged in real time.
• Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback.
• During the live audition participants will be able to speak with Judges.
• The judges’ decisions are final and may not be contested.
• To participate in the live online auditions, each musician must prepare
required technical setup
*See FEES section for applicable Audition fees
Gala Laureates
INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON
Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016.
A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives.
In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Steve Robinson
James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD — $250
Piano and Composition
"It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants.
I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!"
~James Adler, Pianist and Composer
Photo: Frank Gimpaya
Repertory
Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods, including contemporary, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover."
Refer to the Sample List of Concertos and Arias. If your Concerto/Aria is not listed, please write to us to get it approved by New York Chamber Players Orchestra
Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists.
One movement of a Concerto, a complete Aria, a one-movement composition, an instrumental showpiece are accepted
Contemporary compositions in non-traditional forms are accepted*
Reduced-score versions of orchestration accepted*
*For works not readily available in public domain candidates must provide full score and orchestral parts
Age Groups and Categories
AGE DIVISIONS:
10 years and Under
11-14 years old
15-18 years old
19 years and older
iClassical Academy Awards
iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions
We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music
Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience.
iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland
International Panel of Judges
Judges provide immediate on-air feedback to participants during the Live Audition stage.
To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here
Application Fees*
$75 per soloist
Live Audition fee (if selected based on video submission)
$200
Fee includes a group Technology preparation session
Questions and More Information
• Feel free to contact us anytime with questions and inquires. Email us at director@progressivemusicians.com or call/text us at 716-800-9819.