Important Dates

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• Online Submission Period: February 14 – March 7, 2027

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• Winners Concert: Sunday, April 18, 2027 (Tentative)

 

Additional information regarding the submission procedures and concert arrangements will be announced separately.

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Eligibility

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• The competition is open exclusively to current members of Young Musicians Inspiring Change (YMIC).

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• All classical instruments are welcome.

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• Applicants must prepare one movement of a concerto for consideration.

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Repertoire Requirements

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1. One Concerto Movement 

  Applicants must select one movement from a concerto.

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  2. Five-Minute Performance Limit

The entire performance must be completed within five minutes

 

Cuts within the selected movement are permitted. All cuts must be clearly indicated in the      submitted score.

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  3. Cadenza

 Performing a cadenza is optional. Whether a cadenza is included or omitted, the entire     performance must be completed within the five-minute time limit.

 

  4. Repertoire Selection

Applicants are strongly encouraged to select a concerto movement suitable for performance with a chamber orchestra.

 

Please carefully review the orchestration requirements before selecting a piece.

Repertoire that is not suitable for the available chamber orchestra may be deemed ineligible for the Winners Concert at the discretion of the conductor.

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  5. Chamber Orchestra Compatibility

If special arrangements or orchestration are required, any associated costs will be the responsibility of the performer.

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​Awards & Recognition​

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The competition recognizes outstanding participants in two categories:

 

Winners

• Official Winner's Certificate

• Invitation to perform as a soloist with a chamber orchestra at the AMMA Young Artists Concerto Winners Concert

 

Honorable Mentions

• Official Honorable Mention Certificate

 

Honorable Mention recipients will be recognized for their musical achievements but will not be eligible to perform in the Winners Concert.

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​​Winners Concert​

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• Date: Sunday, April 18, 2027 (Tentative)

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• The AMMA Young Artists Concerto Winners Concert will feature selected competition winners performing as soloists with a chamber orchestra.

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• Participation in the Winners Concert is available exclusively to selected Winners.

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• Each participating soloist must perform the selected concerto movement within the established five-minute limit.

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• Additional concert information, including rehearsal arrangements and performance requirements, will be provided to selected Winners.

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Application & Performance Fees

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• Competition Application Fee: FREE

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• There is no fee to enter the competition.

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• Winners Concert Performance Fee

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• Winners who choose to participate in the Winners Concert will be required to pay a separate performance fee.

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• Performance fee details will be provided upon announcement of the competition results.

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• Any additional arrangement or orchestration expenses, when applicable, are the responsibility of the performer.

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Application Information

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• Online Submission Period: February 14 – March 7, 2027

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• Applications must be submitted online during the designated submission period.

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• Detailed submission instructions will be provided separately.

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• Applicants should review the eligibility and repertoire requirements carefully before submitting their application.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Soloists

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Through the AMMA Young Artists Concerto Competition, AMMA and YMIC seek to encourage musical excellence, artistic growth, and meaningful collaboration between young soloists and orchestral musicians.

 

We look forward to celebrating the dedication and achievements of our young artists through this special performance opportunity.

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Please direct all inquiries to ammamaestroaudition@gmail.com

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