Regulations

Little Maestros (6-7) One or Two Contrasting Pieces from Baroque, Classical, Romantic or contemporary period. 5 minutes Max.
Young Talents (8-9): One or Two Contrasting Pieces from Baroque, Classical, Romantic or contemporary period. 8 minutes Max.
Teen Virtuosos A (10-11): One or Two Contrasting Pieces from Baroque, Classical, Romantic or contemporary period. 10 minutes Max.
Teen Virtuosos B (12-14): One or Two Contrasting Pieces from Baroque, Classical, Romantic or contemporary period. 10 minutes Max.
Young Professionals (15-18): One or Two Contrasting Pieces from Baroque, Classical, Romantic or contemporary period. 15 minutes Max.
Artists (19 and up): One or Two Contrasting Pieces from Baroque, Classical, Romantic or contemporary period. 15 minutes Max.
All pieces must be performed from memory.

Application is available till March 31, 2025, 11:59pm ETS time.
Option 1- Online Competition: Judging based on video submissions. Award-winners will be notified on April 1, 2025 through the page -announcement of result.
Option 2- In-Person Competition: All contestant will perform live on the April 6, 2025 at the National Opera Center. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the participants. Award-Winners will be notified on April 7, 2025. In the event of any irreversible circumstances, the competition organizing committee reserves the right to cancel the in-person round.
Winners' concert and Awards Ceremony at YMS Concert Series will be held on May 25, 2025, at The DiMenna Center for the Classical Music in New York City.
All awards-recipients from both online and in-person competition will be eligible and got invited to perform again at the Winner's Concert and awards Ceremony under organization of YMS Concert Series. However, there is an processing fee $100 to participate the event, which the fee will cover the partial cost of professional photography, printed certificate, and trophy awards.
All 1st Place winners will be eligible and have the opportunity to win the Grand Prize(s) on the day of in-person winner's concert and awards ceremony on May 25, 2025 at DiMenna Center for Classical Music, Cary Hall.

1st Place, 90 and up, Certificate, Trophy, and performance opportunity at the Winner's Concert and Award Ceremony
2nd Place, 85 and up, Certificate, Trophy, and performance opportunity at the Winner's Concert and Award Ceremony
3rd Place, 75 and up, Certificate, Trophy, and performance opportunity at the Winner's Concert and Award Ceremony
Performance awards, Certificate
Additional special Grand Prizes awards will be presented based on the live performance on the day of in-person Winners' Concert and awards Ceremony, will be held at DiMenna Center for Classical Music, Cary Hall on May 25, 2025.