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BMI International Competition

Violin, Viola, Cello

Boston Music Institute's International Music Competition has four categories.

 

Winner will receive a $1,000 USD cash prize and a live stream performance. Applications open on June 15, 2024 and close at 11:59pm EST on September 15, 2024.

Categories

Four categories divided by age

Young Star

6-9 years old

Junior Virtuoso

10-13 years old

Virtuoso

14-17 years old

Master

18-22 years old

Award Tiers

 

Bronze, silver, and gold medalists will be awarded with peromance opportunities and a masterclass with a member of the jury. 

Gold: Cash prize of $1,000 USD, live stream concert performance, private lesson with judge of choice

Silver: Live stream concert performance, private lesson with judge of choice

Bronze: Live stream concert performance, private lesson with judge of choice

Finalists: All finalists will received finalist certificates and trophies of recognition.

Requirements

 

Applicants are required to submit 2 contrasting pieces. The duration of the clip must not exceed 15 minutes. Clips are to be submitted as unlisted videos to Youtube in order to be considered. There is an $80 USD application fee. 

Jury Members

Roric Cunningham

Cellist

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Leah Ferguson

Violist

New York Philharmonic

Jason Horowitz

Violinist

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Danny Kim

Third Chair Violist

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Pei Li

Concertmaster

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

Yunpeng Zhao

Principal Cellist

China Philharmonic Orchestra

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