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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 15th, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Prescreening for online and in-person Application Fee: $120 (due at the time of application)
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 (2-6 performers), ensemble (7-12 performers), vocal, choral (under 20 performers), classical, Original Works, and more
*Application and Carnegie Hall performance fees are charged per group, not per performer. Performance fees are determined solely by the selected performance duration (3, 5, or 10 minutes).
Two Ways to Apply
- In Person in San Francisco, CA, Shanghai, CHN, in August; Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, in September
- Online video submission
Applicants only need to choose ONE application method. In-person and online applicants are evaluated under the same competition standards.
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
*Chamber, ensemble, and choral entries will be placed in the age division of the oldest participating member.
Repertoire Requirements:
Video Length: up to 3 or 5 or 10 minutes
• Repertoire from all classical periods is accepted. Contemporary classical and approved crossover repertoire are also welcome.
• The video must clearly show the performer’s face and hands, with no edits.
• No prepared piano pieces will be allowed
*Repertoire & Duration
Applicants must submit the same repertoire they intend to perform at Carnegie Hall if selected.
Performance Rate:
*Carnegie Hall Finalist Performance Fee: Only applicable to applicants selected and accepting the Carnegie Hall performance invitation.
Up to Three-minute performance: $420
Up to Five-minute performance: $600
Up to 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
Age Division Awards
In addition to the Finalist benefits listed above, Division Award winners will receive:
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.
*First, Second, and Third Prizes are Final Awards determined within the Age Divisions. The jury may recognize multiple outstanding performers within an age division when appropriate.
Grand Prize
One Grand Prize winner will be selected from all age 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.
*Regional audition locations serve only as preliminary-round entry points. Final awards are determined independently of the regional location.
More Than a Competition
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