American Protégé Music Festival 2009 is opened for instrumentalists and vocalists from age 4 to 21 in strings, piano, winds, chamber ensembles and voice of all nationalities and countries.

Concerts and prize-giving ceremonies will take place at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:30 pm and Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:30 pm and at other venues in New York City on the dates to be announced.

We want NYC audience to know, hear and see how talents grow in America and other countries and give to young musicians the opportunity to perform on the best stages in New York.

Applicants are requested to participate in a tape audition by submitting an audio or video recording (CD, DVD or VHS tape) of their recent performance. Candidates may choose one or more compositions from a standard repertoire (Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary periods).

Application fee:

Non-refundable application fee is $60.00 with a time limit of 5 min. For music selection over 5 minutes but less than 10 minutes, the application fee is $120.00

The following documents must be sent to American Protégé :

  1. Audio/Video recording
  2. Short biography (education and participation in music competitions and festivals) and photo in electronic format via e-mail.
  3. Completed application form.
  4. Non-refundable application fee. Make check or international money order payable to American Protégé.

Application deadline - February 1, 2009.

Application materials for entire group of the chamber ensemble MUST be included in the single envelope.

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

All contestants must perform from memory. No repeats.

Judges comments will not be disclosed.

The CD/DVD/VHS Tape will not be returned .

Double application is allowed with double fee if applicant chooses different musical instruments for each application.

APPLICANT WILL BE NOTIFIED BY E-MAIL ON PERFORMANCE DATES. Non-refundable recital fee of $170.00 is due after the notification. It includes 4 complimentary tickets and admission for participant. All performers will receive American Protégé Festival Diplomas

To order extra tickets please e-mail to info@americanprotege.com

Bring your friends, relatives, classmates and neighbors to participate in this exciting event and to support you!