competitions

Japan	13th Blue-T Concerto Competition – Violin & Other Instruments For most violinists, performing a concerto with a full orchestra is rare. Blue-T welcomes violinists and other non-piano soloists to experience this at Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall, a hall dedicated to…	period 1 Feb 2027 - 10 Feb 2027 closing date 31 Dec 26 posted 7 Aug 2026 other information
United States	Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the sixth annual Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition, open to musicians ages 12–25 from around the world. Three…	period 7 Aug 2026 - 14 Mar 2027 closing date 12 Dec 26 posted 7 Aug 2026 other information
Czech Republic	Dvorak Classical Music Competition 2027 The third edition of the Antonín Dvořák Classical Music Competition (ADCMC) is an international online classical music competition for musicians from all around the world. The goal of the…	period 1 Aug 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 closing date 30 Jan 27 posted 1 Aug 2026 other information
United States	Golden Classical Music Awards: Carnegie Hall, New York Debut GOLDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Winners' Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York - Online Competition (Video Selection) - Open to all…	period 28 Jul 2026 - 22 Dec 2026 closing date 22 Dec 26 posted 1 Aug 2026 other information
Colombia	International Violin Competition City of Bogotá 2027 The Bogotá International Violin Competition is an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá, led by the Secretariat of Culture, Recreation and Sport, the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, and the…	period 11 Jun 2027 - 20 Jun 2024 closing date 31 Oct 26 posted 20 Jul 2026 other information
Italy	23rd Padova International Music Competition The 23rd edition of Padova International Music Competition includes: 1) International Music Competition for Soloists and Orchestra (Preliminary stages online and Final Round live with…	period 10 Sep 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 closing date 10 Sep 26 posted 1 Jul 2026 other information
Hungary	XI.WWWStar Awards International Music Competition Your music deserves more than a score — it deserves a stage. The 11th WWWSTAR AWARDS International Music Competition invites talented musicians in the categories of Voice, Piano, Winds, Strings, and…	period 29 Jun 2026 - 8 Nov 2026 closing date 05 Nov 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
Japan	Supraleitung Methode Japan®︎ Music Competition2026 Categories: Piano, Violin, Vocal Applications are now open for the Supraleitung Methode Japan®︎ Music Competition 2026. Experience the opportunity to perform in Japan and share your music with an…	period 4 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 closing date 17 Aug 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
Poland	2nd Karol Lipiński International Violin Competition The Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław with The Chair of String Instruments invite violinists to participate in The 2nd Karol Lipiński International Violin Competition which takes place from…	period 22 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026 closing date 20 Sep 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
United Kingdom	World Master Music Awards 2026	period 30 May 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 closing date 16 Oct 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
United Kingdom	Gregynog Young Musician 2026 THE GREGYNOG YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION was founded in 2005 and has become a prestigious annual event. Entrants must be 18 years old or under and have reached Grade 8 or the equivalent on any…	period 31 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
United Kingdom	World Exceptional Musicians Competition 2026 World Exceptional Musicians Competition welcomes pianists, instrumentalists, composers, vocalists and chamber musicians worldwide. No age limit, open to all countries. Showcase your talent on an…	period 30 May 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 closing date 20 Oct 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
United States	The KF Wieniawski Violin Competition Aspiring violinists of all nationalities, ages 16–30, who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or legally residing in the United States are invited to apply for the 2026 Wieniawski Violin…	period 7 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026 closing date 16 Aug 26 posted 29 May 2026 other information
Singapore	5th Singapore International Music Competition 2026 Perform in Singapore! ✨ Masterclass & Recital | Gala Concert [FOR PIANO & VIOLIN] Deadline: 30 September 2026 ✦ Online Video Submission ✦ No Travelling Required ✦ Free Repertoire ✦…	period 11 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 closing date 30 Sep 26 posted 27 Apr 2026 other information
Germany	11. RISING STARS GRAND PRIX – INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION BERLIN 2026 The 11. Rising Stars Grand Prix – International Music Competition Berlin 2026 (online) will be held in the following disciplines for classical music: PIANO, STRINGS, WIND INSTRUMENTS, ACCORDEON,…	closing date 07 Sep 26 posted 24 Jan 2026 other information
Poland	Brahms International Online Music Competition [free entry] Applications are now open! BRAHMS International Online Music Competition • Free entry for the Preliminary Round • Prizes for all the Finalists • Interviews featured in Maestro Magazine…	period 23 Dec 2025 - 6 Jan 2026 closing date 23 Dec 26 posted 27 Nov 2025 other information
United States	Chicago International Violin Competition Chicago International Violin Competition (Nov 22, 2026) is an international violin competition held via video submission! CVC provides promising young talent an outlet to exhibit their art on the…	period 22 Nov 2026 posted 14 Oct 2025 other information

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    Orchestra Leader
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