Laureate Gala Auditions
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

All INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, & ENSEMBLES

Applications Deadline EXTENDED!
Apply by October 15, 2023

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Laureate Gala

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 21, 2023

April 1, 2024

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Selected musicians are invited to the

LIVE ONLINE AUDITION

SOLOISTS, DUOS, TRIOS, & VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES MAY AUDITION
Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2023 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.

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General Infrmtion

DATES & DEADLINES

October 1, 2023 at 11:59PM EST (23:59) - completed Application, preliminary video,

and fee are DUE

October 27-30, 2023 - Live online Auditions

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Dates and Deadlines

Live Virtual Auditions

October 27-30, 2023

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

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Tech information

Live Auditions

Gala Laureates

INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON

New York City

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.org. 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.

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Interviews

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

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JAAF Award

Repertory

Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods, including contemporary, Jazz, Art Songs, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover”, Golden Age Musical Theatre.