The International Young Artist Concerto Competition

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2025

January 25 & 26 — Chicago, Illinois
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  • Professional Orchestra

    IYACC competitors perform with a professional orchestra for the semi and final rounds.

  • World-Class Jury

    IYACC competitors gain exposure and recognition from leading performing artists and professors at elite colleges and conservatories.

  • Renowned Conductors

    IYACC competitors collaborate with a renowned conductor during semi-final and final rounds.

The 2025 International Young Artist Concerto Competition is open to students internationally, 18 years of age or younger. Applicants are invited to submit one movement of a concerto performed on any instrument. Any concerto may be selected, as long as the orchestra parts are available on IMSLP or NKODA. Sixteen competitors will be selected to move to the semi-final round, including one student under the age of 13. Competitors that move to the semi-final and final rounds will be invited to perform with a professional orchestra in January, 2025. Four competitors will proceed to the final round with one ultimate winner.

About

Round 1 - Video
Round 2 - Semi-Finals (16 competitors), live performance with professional orchestra in Chicago
Round 3 - Finals (4 competitors), live performance with professional orchestra in Chicago, IL

Competition
Structure

December 20, 2024 - Registration Fee & Video Application Due

Deadlines

Fees

Standard Application Fee $195

Rehearsals - January 24, 2025 (by invitation for 16 semi-finalists)
Semi-Final and Final Rounds - January 25-26, 2025

Dates