Classical Music
Classical Music is open to orchestral instrumentalists, pianists, and composers. The strongest auditions demonstrate excellence in the craft of playing or writing, the ability to reveal the nuances of each work, versatility, and a truly personal style.
Are you a classical musician who is 15–18 years old or in grades 10–12?
The 2022 application is open June 22-October 15, 2021.
To be eligible, you must be able to answer ”Yes“ to these statements:
- I am either a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident/green card recipient, or I can demonstrate that I am legally able to receive taxable income in the United States.
- I am in grades 10–12 or 15–18 years of age on December 1 of the year I am applying.
- If I’m selected as a Finalist, this would be my first time attending National YoungArts Week.
All the requirements for the 2022 competition are listed in the downloadable PDFs below.
Want to know more about the YoungArts community and pursuing a career in the arts?
Complete the following form to find out if YoungArts is right for you. Submit questions about YoungArts programs, pursuing a career in the arts, the benefits of applying and your artistic discipline to receive an email response from a previous YoungArts award winner.
For questions about the application process, requirements and eligibility, please check out our FAQs or email [email protected].
Chase Park (2015 Classical Music)
Chase Park (2015 Classical Music)
Dave Eggar (1987 Classical Music), Guest Artist
Dave Eggar (1987 Classical Music), Guest Artist
Daniel Bernard Roumain, Guest Artist
Daniel Bernard Roumain, Guest Artist
Marina Lomazov, National Selection Panelist
Marina Lomazov, National Selection Panelist
Pascal Le Boeuf (2004 Classical Music, Jazz), National Selection Panelist
Pascal Le Boeuf (2004 Classical Music, Jazz), National Selection Panelist
"Jeux de plein air" (1917, Tailleferre)
"Jeux de plein air" (1917, Tailleferre)
"Cinq Pièces en Trio" (1935, Ibert)
"Cinq Pièces en Trio" (1935, Ibert)
"Adiós Nonino" (1959, Piazzolla)
"Adiós Nonino" (1959, Piazzolla)
"Ecstatic Samba Piano Trio No. 3" (2018, Kevin Day)
"Ecstatic Samba Piano Trio No. 3" (2018, Kevin Day)
"Passacaglia Duo for Violin and Viola" (1894, Halvorsen)
"Passacaglia Duo for Violin and Viola" (1894, Halvorsen)
"Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11" (1797, Beethoven)
"Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11" (1797, Beethoven)
My fellow Classical Musicians were the shining stars for me; their young yet accomplished talents always startled me with awe.”