2013 Young Concert Artists International Auditions

Young Concert Artists, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and developing the careers of extraordinary classical musicians. Winners of the Auditions are selected by a Jury of distinguished musicians. The sole criteria are exceptional musicianship, virtuosity, and individuality. The musicians compete against a standard of excellence – not each other. There is no limit to the number of First Prize Winners each year, and the Jury has the right to select none if none qualify. 

The Prizes:

First Prize Winners join the roster of Young Concert Artists, which provides management services, including the booking of concert engagements through the United States, publicity, promotional materials and career guidance for three of more years.

First Prize Winners are presented in recitals in the Young Concert Artists Series in New York, Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center, and at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

Winners also are awarded performance prizes for solo and concerto concert engagements around the country.

The Auditions Schedule:

LIVE PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS
September 6-27, 2013
New York City

SEMI-FINAL AUDITIONS
November 5-7, 2013
New York City

FINAL AUDITIONS
Saturday, November 9, 2013
10 am – 6 pm
New York City

WINNERS’ CONCERT
Monday, November 11, 2013
New York City

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Early deadline:  Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Final Deadline (live preliminary audition):  Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Final Deadline (recorded preliminary audition):  Tuesday, September 10, 2013

For questions, contact:
Ms. Jennifer DeCinque
Auditions Coordinator
auditions@yca.org
212-307-6656