C A T E G O R I E S    &   R U L E S




Instruments:
  • KEYBOARDS: Piano Solo, Harpsichord, Organ, Accordion,  etc
  • STRINGS: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Guitar, Harp,  etc
  • WOODWINDS: Flute, Oboe, English horn, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon 
  • BRASSWINDS: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
  • VOICE: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, etc
  • PERCUSSION: Vibraphon, Marimba, Snare drum, Setup, Timpani, Drum set, Hands-percussion,   etc
  • PIANO FOUR HANDS 
  • CHAMBER MUSIC: Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, String Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Wind Quintet, Reed Quintet, Others  etc

Age categories:
  • PRODIGY – 3 years and younger / Up to 10 min 
  • KIDS – 
  • 4 years 
  • 5 years 
  • 6 years 
  • 7 years / Up to 10 min
  • JUNIOR – 
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years
  • 11 years
  • 12 years
  • 13 years / Up to 15 min
  • YOUTH – 
  • 14 years
  • 15 years
  • 16 years
  • 17 years
  • 18 years
  • 19 years / Up to 15 min
  • ADVANCE – ​
  • 20 years
  • 21 years
  • 22 years
  • 23 years / up to 25 minutes 
  • MASTER – 
  • 24 years
  • 25 years
  • 26 years
  • 27 years
  • 28 years
  • 29 years
  • 30 years
  • 31 years /up to 25 minutes 
  • PROFESSIONAL – 32years  and older / up to 25 minutes 



1. ENTRY 
Deadline for United States of America New York Arts Society Music Competition is JULY 1st 2024 EST 23:59, FREE ENTRY
Candidates are required to submit a video recording of their performances (YouTube or Vedio link)  on our page titled “ENTRY”.  The video recorded on the YouTube or Vedio link  have to be made no later than 24 months preceding the date of your entry. Total length of video clips: program free of choice up to 25 minutes of a continuous performance.

 The video recording (audio only is not acceptable) must be solely performed by applicant. Multiple cameras can be used for video recording but no sound effects should be added to any portion of video entry (it is acceptable to have an introduction title with musician’s name, title of piece and composer).  The musician may have an accompaniment to their entry if desired. Contestants approved to advance can enter the final round with the same video from the preliminary round or they can change it.


2. Final Round (INVITATION & APPLICATION )
Only contestants selected in the qualifying round (preliminary round) are entitled to advance to the final round. Contestants who pass this round will have the option of using the same videoclip for the final round.

Selected finalists will receive an email invitation with instructions on how to apply for the final round. Email invitations will be sent on the Finalist Announcement Date, please check the schedule. PLEASE CHECK THE SPAM BOX in your mailbox, sometimes the mail sent by our system will be considered as spam by the email service provider.

Finals applicants must use the link in the email to complete the final application steps by the application deadline for the final round:
Pay the final application fee via a secure payment link via the link we will email you. Complete the Final Application Form.
Final Application Fee Details:
  • Final Application Fee: $220
* The final application fee is a one-time non-refundable voluntary payment.  

Jury and Marking System
The work of the Jury is regulated by special Rules. The members of the jury are selected from a group of renowned concert artists(New York Arts Society members), conductors, composers and educators. All decisions of the jury are final and irrevocable.

The audition will be evaluated by the jury through the video material presented by each participant. The final selections of winners will be based solely on the video recordings submitted. Judges are independent, and their students are not permitted to participate in the competition. The judges votes will be strictly confidential and will not be shared or published. All Jury decisions are final and irrevocable.

FIRST PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who earns at least 93/100 points

SECOND PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who earns at least 86/100 points

THIRD PRIZE –  is to be awarded to the competitor who earns at least 79/100 points

FOURTH PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who earns at least 72/100 points

Special Mention  – is to be awarded to the competitor who earns at least 65/100 points

Honorable Mention – is to be awarded to the competitor who earns at least 55/100 points

Number of awards (prizes) is not limited.