Golden Era of Romantic Music International Competition 2024-2025
Golden Era of Romantic Music International Competition 2024-2025
Repertoire & Eligibility
Auditions are open to instrumentalists (piano, strings, winds), vocalists and chamber ensembles. Participants of the Romantic Music Competition may perform one or several pieces or songs by any of the Romantic era composers (click here for a helpful list of Romantic composers). A single movement of a sonata, suite or concerto is also acceptable. If you have questions about the audition/performance repertoire, please don’t hesitate to contact us. The winners of the Romantic Music Competition will perform one piece, selected by the judges from the participant’s audition repertoire.
People
Auditions are open to musicians and vocalists of all nationalities and are divided into the following age categories:
A. 6-10 years of age - time limit for performance is 5 minutes
B. 11-14 years of age - time limit for performance is 5 minutes
C. 15-18 years of age - time limit for performance is 6 minutes
D. college students - time limit for performance is 7 minutes
E. amateur adults - time limit for performance is 6 minutes
An additional minute of time for performance can be taken for $100.
In addition, all winners will receive commemorative certificates. Please note that multiple winners may be chosen in each age group. Other special prizes may be awarded based on judges’ recommendations.
Winners’ Concerts — Venues & Dates
Winners’ Concerts for the 2024 the Golden Era of Romantic Music International Competition of the American Fine Arts Festival are currently scheduled to take place between October- December, 2024.
Where: New York. US
When: June 25”
Participation in a Winner’s Recital at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Concert Dates: June 2025.
Recital Fee: $450. This fee includes participation in the concert, five complimentary seats, 4 digital pictures.
The Recital fee for ensembles is $350/person.
Awards
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Participation in a Winner’s Recital at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Concert Dates: Sunday afternoon June 8, 2025 at 1 PM. Saturday evening June 8, 2025 at 7 PM.
Recital Fee: $450. This fee includes participation in the concert, five tickets, 4 digital pictures.
Certificate of Excellence and Diploma of Recognition for the teacher.
The Recital fee for ensembles is $350/person.
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Participation in a Winner’s Recital at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Concert Dates: Sunday afternoon June 8, 2025 at 1 PM. Saturday evening June 8, 2025 at 7 PM.
Recital Fee: $450. This fee includes participation in the concert, five tickets, 4 digital pictures.
Excellence and Diploma of Recognition for the teacher.
The Recital fee for ensembles is $350/person.
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Participation in a Winner’s Recital at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Concert Dates: Sunday afternoon June 8, 2025 at 1 PM. Saturday evening June 8, 2025 at 7 PM.
Recital Fee: $450. This fee includes participation in the concert, five tickets, 4 digital pictures.
Certificate of Excellence and Diploma of Recognition for the teacher.
The Recital fee for ensembles is $350/person.
Winners List
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Winners’ Concerts
When: Concert dates: Saturday afternoon November 2, 2024 at 1 PM. Saturday afternoon November 9, 2024 at 1 PM.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a YouTube link (other platforms can't be used) of their audition performance, along with a completed application online and a non-refundable application fee.
The recording must be free of background noise and distortion.
• Please note that due to the large number of submissions, audition recordings will not be reviewed.
Application Fees
For the Golden Era of Romantic Music International Competition the application fee is $250.
Ensemble member fee is $150
Checks or money orders should be made payable to:
Art & Music Unlimited
P.O. Box 106, Holmdel. NJ 07733
Application and recital fees are non-refundable.
Online payment here
Deadline
Applications and YouTube links must be sent no later than March 25, 2025. Audition results will be announced on our website on April 5, 2025. Please note that due to the large number of submissions, audition YouTube links will not be reviewed.
Mailing Address
Please send the application fee to: AFAF, P.O. Box 106, Holmdel, NJ 07733.
Further Information
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