Masters and Masterworks Competition 2023-24

Music for Youth!

Call for Scores by living Composers

Performers who wish to present new music

Compositions for Piano, Violin, Cello

Winners - Scores and Performers - will be presented at the

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Concert in 2024-25 concert season

Performance at the Carnegie Hall is a Fully Sponsored opportunity, no performance fee required

Application Deadline - May 15, 2024

Masters and Masterworks mission is to connect young musicians and living composers on a journey of discovery of Music for Youth!

• Music for Piano, Violin, or Cello, written for Young Performers.

• Violin and Cello pieces can be with or without accompaniment.

• No compositions for chamber ensembles.

• Compositions for Piano 4Hands are accepted.

Awards

Up to Three Scores will be selected for a performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in the 2024-25 concert season, at the Laureates Gala (one composition for Piano, plus one for Violin, plus one for Cello).

Up to Three Performers will be selected to perform these compositions at the Carnegie Hall. All performances are fully sponsored by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls.

There is NO PERFORMANCE FEE required, for Winners to perform at the Gala concert at Carnegie Hall (travel and accommodations in NY City are the responsibility of the Winner).

In addition to the performance, all Winners (Composers and Performers) will receive:

•  A Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance

       (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules)

• Medal

• Certificate

• Full color brochure (digital and printed)

• Complimentary ticket

• An Interview by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of

• Photos

• Letters of recommendation and other support

• Professional Portfolio packets available upon request 

Judges decisions are final and cannot be disputed. Not all Prizes may be awarded.

Application and Audition Process

Preliminary Round

Composers submit scores. One score per Application. Duration limit - 5 min

Performers submit video of any composition of their choice. Time limit - 10 min

Results

Composers:

Up to 6 scores will be selected for the Final Round (two scores per each instrument)

Scores will be published on the websites and made downloadable for Performers.

Composers whose pieces were selected will join the Judges Panel as Artistic Advisors (non-voting members).

Performers:

Up to 12 Finalists will be selected for the Live Round (4 musicians per each instrument). Jury may select Alternates.

Finalists will choose a piece which they wish to prepare for the Final Round, from the Finalist scores.

Final Round

Live performance by 12 Finalists in front of the Judges Panel, on a world-wide Internet TV Broadcast.

Judges Panel includes Composers of the pieces which were selected for the Final Round. Composers and Performers will have an opportunity to meet and get to know each other.

Judges from around the world provide on-air commentary immediately after each performance.

Finalists meet the Judges and can ask questions.

Musicians' supporters can write comments which will be shown onscreen

Family and friends can watch and be part of your LIVE performance from anywhere in the world.

Performer Finalists will receive Technical Preparation session with VCHS Broadcast Directors and Engineers, in preparation for the broadcast, at no additional cost. More about Broadcast technology for musicians here

Age Limits

Composers: no age limit

Performers: 18 and under

Application Fee

Composers: $75

Performers: $100

Finals Live fee: $0

Winners Performance at Carnegie Hall fee: $0

Important DATES

• May 15, 2024 - Composers submit scores and Application Deadline

• June 30, 2024 - Scores selected for Finals are announced

• August 1, 2024 - Performer Application Deadline (submit a video of any composition)

• September 1, 2024 - 12 Finalists are announced

• November 2024 -

  Tech Preparation sessions for Finalists (no additional fee required)

  Final Round of the Competition

Laureates Gala Concert at Weill recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

April 2025