International Music Talent Competition 2012

The American Protégé International Music Talent Competition 2012 is open to all instrumentalists (piano, winds, strings, brass, traditional, etc), vocalists and traditional folk and jazz groups of all nationalities and countries.

Participants are required to submit video/audio recording materials for the audition.

American Protégé is looking for genuinely talented people, who have creativity and stage charisma.

We invite talented performers of any age and genre to participate in the Competition

Fall 2011 Talent Competition Winners List

Spring 2011 Talent Competition Winners List

Awards

First Place Winners will perform on

Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 3:30 PM at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City

Special awards may be granted based on the judges recommendations.

Second Place and Honorable Mention winners will perform at other New York City venues.

Judges

Three qualified judges will evaluate audition materials. All judges are independent, their students are not allowed to apply this season.

How to Apply

To Apply for the Competition participants must submit:

Mailing Address

Mail application materials to: American Protégé, P.O. Box 287476, New York, NY 10128

International participants must use express shipment services to the following street address and provide the tracking number.

Application Deadline

The applications acceptance will be closed on March 1, 2012

Application Fee

The application fee is $200 per participant. Application Fees are not refundable.
U. S. participants should make a check or money order payable to American Protégé.
International participants may use:
• Certified bank check payable to American Protégé
• International money order payable to American Protégé

• Western Union
• PayPal. Go to the bottom of this page.

American Protégé Music Talent Competition Rules:

1. Duration of the audition program should not exceed 7 minutes

2. Multiple winners will be chosen in each age category.

3. Repertoire requirements:

     Participant may choose one or several pieces from the extended repertoire:

     • Classical repertoire (Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary periods). Any interpretations of the classical repertoire are acceptable.

     • Folk/Traditional

     • Broadway/Musical Theatre

     • Jazz (no drums)

     • Open (could contain two or more styles)

     We encourage singers not to choose pop repertoire.

4.  Recording must be of a high quality. Recording materials must be labeled.

5.  Contestants must perform from memory. No repeats. Music for the ensembles does not have to be memorized.

6.  The DVDs will not be returned.

7.  Judges comments will not be disclosed. Judges' decisions are final and can't be appealed.

8.  The final selection of winners will be based solely on the video recordings submitted.

9.  Music, songs or costumes that are not considered age appropriate or family friendly by the panel of judges will be disqualified.

10. No changes of repertoire are allowed after the application is submitted.

11. Certificates of Recognition will be granted to the performing winners only, after the Winners Recital.

12. Competition results will be published on American Protégé web-site on March 9, 2012.

Winners Recital Information:

1. Winners of the Competition will perform one piece selected by the judges from the participant's audition repertoire.

2. Participants' fees for the Winners Recital at the Hall, including five tickets and the Certificate of Recognition are as follows:

    Recital Fees for soloists is $250, performance time limit is 7 minutes

    Recital fees for ensemble members are reduced to $170 per person. Performance time limit is 7 minutes

3. Detailed Recital Guidelines will be emailed to the winners.

4. All participants are responsible for their own expenses.

5. Winners who have chosen not to participate in the Winners Recital for any reason may be disqualified.

6.  For extra tickets please contact: info@americanprotege.com

 

To pay Competition fees on-line please click on the button below. A PayPal transaction fee of $12.00 will be added to the fee amount. By clicking on the button you will be re-directed to PayPal