The Festival Division Competition is designed for young music enthusiasts, ages 5-25. For many, it’s a first opportunity to share their music gifts with other young musicians, audiences, and to hear their first applause. NYIMF’s goal is to foster the artistic development of these young musicians, encourage them to deepen their engagement with music, and incorporate it into their adult lives. The juried Festival will be overseen by distinguished adjudicators and cash prizes are awarded for performers presenting exceptional ability and musicianship.

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FESTIVAL DIVISION AGE GROUPS

 

Novice (ages 5-10)   Apprentice (ages 11-14)   Young Artist (ages 15-18)   Master  (ages 18-25)

 

 

REGISTRATION & FEE DEADLINES

 

• Audition Registration Opens: Saturday, April 1, 2023

• Video Audition Round Registration/Video Submission/Fee Deadline: Friday, October 6, 2023

• Live NYC Final Round Competitor Acceptance Notification: Friday, October 6, 2023

• Live NYC Final Round Registration/ Participation Fee Deadline ($300 all competitors): Friday, October 13, 2023

 

 

FINAL ROUND COMPETITION & PERFORMANCE DATES

( Detailed competition information & instructions will be emailed to finalists. )

 

Festival Division: Solo Piano & Solo Strings: Thursday, November 16, 2023

Concours Division: Solo Piano & Solo Strings: Friday, November 17, 2023

 

 

Engelman Recital Hall

Baruch College - CUNY

55 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY  10010

 

 

REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION FEES

 

Festival Division Registration & Audition Round Fee (Video Submission)

Novice: $70

Apprentice: $80

Young Artist: $90

Master: $100

 

Final Competition & Recital Round Participation Fee  (Live New York City Performance)

All Divisions: $300

Audience Tickets: Adult $40, Senior $30, Student $15

 

 

AUDITION &  COMPETITION/RECITAL REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

 

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CASH AWARDS

First Prize: $2,500

Second Prize: $1,000

Third Prize: $750

Festival & Concours Division Prizes: $300

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TRAVEL & ACCOMODATIONS

 

All finalist and families for the New York City live round are responsible for travel and accommodation fees.

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