The National Young Maestro Competition is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is geared towards providing young, gifted, and talented musicians a venue within which to express their musical abilities. The goal of NYMC is not only to show each performer that they have the ability and potential to share the concert stage with some of their most advanced peers, but also that they are capable of attaining the incredible satisfaction that comes from performance on the concert stage. NYMC recognizes students with various backgrounds in musical education as well as the full spectrum of musical ability. Instrumentalists and vocalists, both solo and chamber, will have the opportunity to perform for some of the most distinguished artists and faculty in the country.
The National Young Maestro Competition consists of two rounds. The first round is the Preliminary Round Auditions, which can be a live performance or a recorded submission. After the same panel of judges reviews ALL of the auditions, the performer can expect to receive results within two weeks of the live audition date regarding the second round, which consists of the concert events described below.
Gold Medal Winners Concert and Awards Ceremony
Held in Carnegie Hall's prestigious Weill Recital Hall, the Gold Medal Winners Concert is the highest level concert event reserved for the students who have proven to have the finest quality of performance at the preliminary auditions.
After hearing all performances during the concert, the presiding judges will be announcing Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention Winners in each age category.
Judges may announce"Best Performance" Winners as well.
ONE Grand Prix Award may or may not be awarded;
based solely on judges' discretion.
Winners Concert and Awards Ceremony
The Winners Concert and Awards ceremony is a concert consisting of students who received Silver and Bronze medal awards after their preliminary round auditions. This season, the Winners Concert will also be held in Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.
After hearing all performances during the concert, the presiding judges will be announcing Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention Winners in each age category.
Judges may announce"Best Performance" Winners as well.
Judges Honors Concert and Awards Ceremony
The Judges Honors Concert will consist of students who were specifically selected to move forward by the judging panel based on the high quality of their performances in the Preliminary Round Auditions. During the Awards Ceremony, a member of the Judges Panel and a Board of Directors member will present the following awards: