Laureate Gala Auditions
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
All INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, ENSEMBLES & COMPOSERS
Applications Deadline May 1, 2024
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Laureate Gala
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
July 1, 2024; November 24 & 26, 2024
February 17 & 20, 2025; April 30, 2025; June 28 & 30, 2025
Apply with a video
Selected musicians are invited to the
LIVE ONLINE AUDITION
SOLOISTS, DUOS, TRIOS, & VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES MAY AUDITION
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
Online Tech Checks - TBD
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, Jazz, Art Songs, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover”, Golden Age Musical Theatre.
Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists.
Individual movements taken from larger works are acceptable
Simplified arrangements and incomplete movements are not accepted
Age Groups and Categories
SOLOIST (Instrumental and Vocal), DUO/TRIO, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
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 fee
$75 per soloist, or per Chamber Ensemble
$400 per Large Ensemble (9-18 members)
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.