Rules and Eligibilities
Age Groups
| Group A | Ages 7 and Under |
| Group B | Ages 8-10 |
| Group C | Ages 11-13 |
| Group D | Ages 14-17 |
| Group E | Ages 18 and Over |
Repertoire Requirements
Participants must perform one original composition from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern periods from memory.
- Each movement of Sonatina, Sonata or Concerto will be considered as one piece.
- No change in the submitted repertoire may be made once an application is submitted.
Solo Instrumentalist: Simplified or modified editions, popular music and/or non-classical music from method books will not be accepted.
Chamber Ensembles: Any form of Ensemble is welcomed. However, due to the limited availability of pianos at the live audition venue, ensembles requiring more than one piano must audition by video submission. One piano four hands will be accepted for live audition. Participants in the Chamber Ensemble division may use music during the competition.
Audition Guideline
Participants may choose to compete by live audition
or
through video submission.
Live auditions will be held on
April 21, 2024
Piano Piano Rehearsal Studio
37 West 65th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10023
If you choose to audition by video submission, you MUST submit your application with or without the YouTube link by the application due date, April 8, 2024 (late applications accepted until April 15th). After the application due date, you may send your YouTube link to [email protected] by April 15, 2024. YouTube links must be clearly labeled with the competitor’s name and the audition repertoire.
Competition recordings need not be of professional quality but must be free of background noise. Be sure to maintain an appropriate balance between soloist and accompaniment.
- Please note that VITAS International Music Competition does not provide accompanists during the competition. Competitors are required to bring their own accompanist.
- A copy of the score must be provided for the jury on the day of the competition. We advise performers to dress appropriately. Jeans, sportswear, sneakers, and boots are not advisable.