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Concert Star Classical Music Competition 2025
It will be held at Carnegie Hall’s Weil Recital Hall on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, at 7:30 PM.
Application Guideline
Important date
Prescreening Deadline: June 10, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Prescreening Application Fee: $80
Early Bird Fee (Before May 1, 2025, 11:59 PM EST): $50
Instruments
Solo Instrument Performance: Piano and Strings
Chamber Music: Two or more instruments
Age Divisions:
Division I: 5 – 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 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: $300
Five-minute performance: $475
Prizes
All Performers (Approx. 20 performers):
1. Certificate and Trophy
2. Two audience tickets for your family and friends
3. $300 Scholarship for a Masterclass at the International Classical Music Alliance
Dates: July 21-27, 2025
Location: Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, USA
Winners and Grand Prize
Except receiving the prize above
The winner from each Division (4 winners total) will receive:
1. A personal performance video (at least 10 edited, color-enhanced photos by a professional photographer).
2. A short description (two sentences) to be featured in the New York Weekly magazine.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive:
A $500 cash award, in addition to the above prizes.
Important Dates and Information:
1. All applicants who pass the prescreening and receive a performance invitation will perform at Carnegie Hall’s Weil Recital Hall on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, at 7:30 PM.
2. Applicants will be notified on or before June 30, 2025, regarding their invitation.
3. An invitation letter for travel to the United States will be provided for applicants requiring a visa.