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The III Concert Star Classical Music Competition 2027
It will be held at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall on Monday, Jan 25th, 2027, at 7:30 PM.
Application Guideline
Important date
Prescreening Deadline: Sep 1st, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Prescreening for online and in-person Application Fee: $120
Early Bird Fee (online only), before July 31st, 2026, 11:59 PM EST: $80
All finalists will be notified by October 15, 2026
Accepted categories
All instruments and music forms are accepted
solo, chamber music, ensemble, vocal, choral, classical, crossover, and more
Two Ways to Apply
- In Person in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Beijing, CHN, Shanghai, CHN on August
- San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA on September
- Online video submission
Age Divisions:
Division I: 6 – 11 years old
Division II: 12 – 18 years old
Division III: 19 – 26 years old
Division IV: 27+ years old
Repertoire Requirements:
Video Length: 3 or 5 or 10 minutes
• The video must clearly show the performer’s face and hands, with no edits.
• Piano music must be memorized except for contemporary works
• No prepared piano pieces will be allowed
Performance Rate:
Three-minute performance: $420
Five-minute performance: $600
Ten-minute performance: $1000
Awards and Benefits
All finalists invited to perform at Carnegie Hall will receive:
- Customized certificate and trophy
- Professional Performance photos and video clips
- Top-tier media exposure and press nomination opportunities
- Two concert tickets for family or friends
Division Awards
Except receiving the prize above
First Prize: $300 cash award, one recommendation letter from a jury professor, one recommendation letter from the organizer, and 20% off Concert Star events in 2026-2027.
Second Prize: $100 cash award, one recommendation letter from the organizer, and 10% off Concert Star events in 2026-2027.
Third Prize: one recommendation letter from the organizer and 5% off Concert Star events in 2026-2027.
Grand Prize
One Grand Prize winner will be selected from all divisions. The Grand Prize winner will receive support for the digital release of a personal music album of up to 20 minutes.
The release will be distributed to major global digital music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, QQ Music, and NetEase Cloud Music.
Recording production is not included. Album distribution support is included, with optional upgrades available for professional studio recording and guidance.
More Than a Competition
What we are building is long-term: helping young musicians build a stage, connect with international resources and mentors, and open more possibilities for future study and career development.
Whether you are preparing for top conservatory applications, strengthening your artistic resume, or simply hoping to stand on a truly world-class stage, Concert Star can be an important starting point.
Music is never lonely. It connects people, and it connects the world