CYO Concerto Competition

Ages – 7-18yrs 

Entry Fee – $50

Competition Date – Jan 8, 2024

Registration Deadline – Dec 18, 2023

Repertoire 

One movement of a standard concerto or showpiece with orchestral accompaniment

Award

  • $400
  • Perform with CYO Youth Orchestra 

REGISTER


Competition Requirements

  • 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)

How to Submit Competition Material:

  • 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

Competition RESULTS

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

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  • 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
  • CYO reserves all rights for all Chicago Youth Orchestra-produced and submitted media content