CYO Concerto Competition

Ages – 7-18yrs

Entry Fee – $50

Competition Date – Jan 8, 2024

One movement of a standard concerto or showpiece with orchestral accompaniment

REGISTER

Performance Video (MP4 only) performance must be the entire movement or piece required (including cadenza), no partial performances, and must be performed from memory; must be accompanied by piano or orchestra
Biography / Performance & Headshot Pictures all contestants must submit a recently updated biography & high quality, professional color Performance & Headshot Pictures (2 or more)

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:
- Entry Fee
- Performance Video
- Biography
- High-Quality Color Performance & Headshot Pictures (2 or more)
- CREATE ONE Folder Named “Contestants’ Name – CYO Concerto Competition 2024” in GOOGLE DRIVE with ALL Required Material (Submission Checklist) & SHARE FOLDER as EDITOR to CYO@amimusic.org by Competition Date

Results will be Announced on CYO’s Social Media 1-2 weeks after the Competition Date

Eligibility – competition is only open to all current CYO Youth Orchestra & Chamber Music Program members. Current members who have previously won the CYO Concerto Competition are not eligible to participate in this competition
No contestants will be enrolled in the competition before the registration fee is received. After registering, there are no refunds for cancellation or videos not submitted by the competition date
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