Los Angeles "Golden Classical Music Awards" International Competition is open to strings, piano, wind, chamber music and vocal disciplines, (piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, recorder, french horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, piano duo, piano four-hands, mixed ensembles, female voice and male voice) of all nationalities and ages.
Participants are required to submit video or audio recording materials for the participation. Recording should be a fair representation of the contestants' abilities, but don't need to be of a professional quality.
AWARDS
From 90 to 100: 1st prize (100/100: First Absolute Prize)
From 80 to 89: 2nd prize
From 70 to 79: 3rd prize
The winners' concert will take place at Walt Disney Concert Hall, BP Hall in July 2025.
If for any reason you are unable to attend and perform at the Awards Ceremony we will send the certificate by post.
1st, 2nd and 3rd winners will receive a certificate by mail.
JUDGES
A panel of judges evaluates and punctuates the video material submitted, and the final selections of winners is based solely on the same recordings submitted. Judges are independent, and their students are not allowed to play at the competition.
HOW TO APPLY?
To apply for the competition participants must submit:
A completed online application form:
- Soloists Application Form available here
- Duo Application Form available here
- Ensemble Application Form here
A video or audio recording YouTube link to: cmgoldenawards@gmail.com
(the artist will retain 100% of the recording rights)
Application fee:
- Soloist $200
- Duo and Ensembles $150 (each musician)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application Deadline is on Monday, May 1, 2025 at 24:00h.
Winners will be announced on our website on Friday, May 23, 2025.
RULES
Multiple winners can be chosen in each of the following age groups:
REPERTOIRE
Classical repertoire (Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary periods).
Any interpretations of the classical repertoire are acceptable.
STRINGS, PIANO, WIND AND VOCAL DISCIPLINES (multiple winners can be chosen in each of the following age groups):