REGULATIONS

APPLICANTS

The New York Classical Debut Awards is an international competition for classical musicians and singers, open to individuals of all ages and nationalities. Your instrument or chamber group must belong to one of the following categories:

Piano
Strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar
Winds: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, recorder, french horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba
Voice: female voice and male voice
Chamber ensemble: piano four hands, mixed ensembles from duo to octet.

WINNERS

The jury will assign a score to each candidate or chamber music group. The prizes will be awarded based on this ranking:

95- 100: 1st Prize
85 - 94: 2nd Prize
75- 84: 3rd Prize

WINNERS' CONCERT

The winners' concert will be held at the Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall on the following date and time:

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 7.30 PM

The dress rehearsal will take place on the same day.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill out the online application, pay the application fee, and attach the required material.

Application fees:

$180 for soloists
$120 for each member of a chamber group.

The application deadlines is:

FINAL DEADLINE: March 15, 2025

Results will be sent within 10 days after the deadline.

APPLICATION RULES

Applicants must submit one or multiple video recordings through the application form. YouTube video links should be provided via the application form; alternatively, video files can be sent through WeTransfer to info@nyclassicaldebutawards.com upon agreement with the competition organizers.

The videos don't have to be professionally recorded; a smartphone or camera is sufficient. Ensure stable imagery and clear sound, showcasing your instrument and hands. Additionally, the video must not be edited and should be recorded within one year before the submission

REPERTOIRE AND AGE CATEGORIES

The accepted repertoire consists of standard classical music pieces, covering compositions from the Baroque era to contemporary composers. If you have questions or uncertainties about a specific piece or composer you intend to submit, please reach out to us for clarification.

We recommend the submission of two or three musical pieces, with attention to adhering to the prescribed total time limits.

Age categories determine recording time limits.

Age Categories:

The chamber music category is determined by the average age of the group members.

PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

For the 2025 edition, piano accompaniment services will not be provided. Candidates wishing to apply with pieces that require piano accompaniment must register as a duo using the Chamber Music application form. This includes concertos featuring a solo instrument with piano accompaniment, which must also be considered a chamber music duo and require the Chamber Music application.

WINNERS' RECITAL AND PRIZES

Multiple winners will be selected to perform at Carnegie Hall. Please refer to the Winners' Regulations page for all the details.

Winners' regulations

IMPORTANT RULES

The application fee is non-refundable.
Incomplete or wrong applications result in disqualification without a refund.
The jury selects the piece that the applicant will perform. The piece chosen by the jury will be communicated in the invitation email.
The submission of an application does not imply participation in the Gala Concert. Please wait for the results and carefully read the Winners' Regulations.