Young Prodigy Concert

Young Music Prodigy Series

A Program to Support Outstanding Young Classical Musicians

How We Do It:

• Scholarship: Awarded to one outstanding participant per age group across all instruments.
• Opportunities: Selected Prodigies may receive interviews, invitations to prestigious music festivals, and performance opportunities, including a potential solo recital.

Timeline

• Audition Deadline: 15 March 2025
• Announcement of Results: 12 April 2025

Eligibility Requirements

• Nationality: Open to all nationalities.
• Age Range: 5–18 years old (age divisions specified below).
• Instruments: Piano, strings, woodwinds, and brass.
• Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate advanced technical ability, musicality, and a commitment to musical development. Prior competition or performance experience is recommended but not required.
• Application Materials: Applicants must submit one recommendation letter from their teacher, a biography, and a repertoire list with their application.

Age Divisions and Repertoire Requirements

1. Young Junior Prodigy Division (Ages 5–8)
• Piano: One Baroque or Classical piece and one Romantic or 20th-century piece (total performance time: 5-8 minutes).
• Strings/Woodwinds/Brass: One technical piece and one lyrical piece, including at least one movement from a recognized concerto (total performance time: 5-8 minutes).
2. Junior Prodigy Division (Ages 9–12)
• Piano: One work by J.S. Bach, one Classical sonata movement, and one piece from Romantic or Contemporary repertoire (total: 8-12 minutes).
• Strings/Woodwinds/Brass: A complete Baroque or Classical work and a contrasting Romantic or Modern work (total: 8-12 minutes).
3. Young Artist Prodigy Division (Ages 13–15)
• Piano: A complete Classical sonata (single movement allowed for time constraints) and a contrasting piece from the Romantic or 20th-century repertoire (total: 10-15 minutes).
• Strings/Woodwinds/Brass: A movement from a concerto by a major composer and a contrasting solo piece from the 19th or 20th century (total: 10-15 minutes).
4. Artist  Division (Ages 16–18)
• Piano: A complete sonata and one additional work showcasing technical skill and expressive range (total: 12-18 minutes).
• Strings/Woodwinds/Brass: One full concerto movement and one contrasting solo piece (total: 12-18 minutes).

Audition Details

• Format:Live or video submissions (depending on the year and logistical considerations).
• Evaluation Criteria:Technique, musicality, stage presence, and interpretive ability.
• Application Fee:Young Junior and Junior division-180 USD

                          Young Artist and Artist division- 220 USD