APPICATION PROCEDURE
American Soloist International Music Competition is an annual classical music competition open to instrumentalists (keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) and vocalists of any nationality, ages 30 and below.
- Keyboard : Piano, Organ
- Strings : Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Harp, Acoustic Guitar
- Woodwinds : Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
- Brass : Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium
- Percussion : Marimba mallets
- Voice : Classical, Broadway, Musical, Opera, Folk.
Please follow the instructions on the online application page. You will be directed to submit your personal information, repertoire materials, and application fee. We accept online applications only and your application will be approved only when the application fee is submitted successfully with all your information. Be advised that all fees are non-refundable and are quoted in US dollars. There will be no live audition and the competition evaluation will only be conducted by reviewing your performance video.
- Percussion : Marimba mallets
- Voice : Classical, Broadway, Musical, Opera, Folk.
Please follow the instructions on the online application page. You will be directed to submit your personal information, repertoire materials, and application fee. We accept online applications only and your application will be approved only when the application fee is submitted successfully with all your information. Be advised that all fees are non-refundable and are quoted in US dollars. There will be no live audition and the competition evaluation will only be conducted by reviewing your performance video.
Simple steps to submit the application.
1) Your basic information : candidate's personal information (Full name, Age, DOB, instrument, Biography), email address, mailing address (To receive a winner's certificate), teacher's information, and profile picture.
2) Performance information : YouTube URL address of your performance. If you are not familiar with uploading your video on YouTube or cannot upload on YouTube in your country, please email us the 1) and performance video file directly to info@asimcompetition.com. Then, we will proceed with your application.
3) Application Payment : Paypal or Debit/Credit card via Online Application page. Please email us to pay by a check or other method.
1) Your basic information : candidate's personal information (Full name, Age, DOB, instrument, Biography), email address, mailing address (To receive a winner's certificate), teacher's information, and profile picture.
2) Performance information : YouTube URL address of your performance. If you are not familiar with uploading your video on YouTube or cannot upload on YouTube in your country, please email us the 1) and performance video file directly to info@asimcompetition.com. Then, we will proceed with your application.
3) Application Payment : Paypal or Debit/Credit card via Online Application page. Please email us to pay by a check or other method.
DEADLINE AND FEE
Please be advised that all closing dates are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
- Early application date : April 20th, 2025
- Application fee : $160
- Late application date : May 4th, 2025
- Application fee(Late) : $170
No late applications will be accepted after the advertised late application date above.
The application must be submitted by Online Application on our website.
AGE DIVISIONS
There will be a total of five divisions.
- Ages 10 and below
- Ages 11 to 13
- Ages 14 to 16
- Ages 17 to 19
- Ages 20 to 30
To be eligible to apply, your age must be 30 or below 30 as of May 5th, 2025.
Providing false age information is prohibited. Please note that we may request you a document of proof of age if anything is suspicious and non-response to the request will result in the disqualification of your application.
PRIZE AND AWARD
- Grand Prize
- Grand Prize Nominee
- 1st Prize of division & instrument category
- 2nd Prize of division & instrument category
- 3rd Prize of division & instrument category
- Merit Award
The Grand prize winners will receive a $500 scholarship, a Certificate of Achievement, and an advertisement on our website.
Please note that all past winners are eligible to reapply in the future competition except for one condition of the Grand prize winners. The past Grand Prize winners can only reapply in future competitions when their ages are in the higher age categories(the same age category is not allowed).
All other winners will receive a Certificate of Achievement award. The Grand Prize winners must reach a score of 90 or above. If no candidate is getting a score of 90 or above in a specific age division, the Grand Prize winner in the age division may not be selected.
You can request for e-certificate as soon as the winners are announced on May 13th. You will be able to receive the e-certificate within a week.
The paper certificate will be mailed to your mailing address in about 30 days for US candidates and 50 days for non-US candidates. It is your responsibility to provide us with your correct mailing information. Please include the floor number and apartment number. We will charge you a penalty for resending you a new certificate caused by an incorrect mailing address provided by you. For non-US candidates, please provide your address in your local language. A penalty will be charged to non-US candidates.
REPERTOIRE
- For Instrumental : Any piece by your choice from the standard repertoire. The choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor.
- For percussionists : Any piece by your choice with 2 or 4 Marimba mallets.
- For Voice : any one piece from opera aria, classical repertoire, traditional and musical broadway.
- One movement or multiple movements of a concerto, sonata, or any virtuoso piece is allowed.
- There is no maximum and minimum duration.
- Changes in the repertoire are NOT allowed after closing the online application. Only before the application is closed, send us an email for the request for repertoire change.
RECORDING RULES
Please read the following recording requirements carefully before submitting your application.
- High-quality audio is strongly suggested. Both Home and Studio recordings are acceptable if the video and audio recording is clear enough to evaluate your performance.
- Video recording should be landscape and made with one fixed camera angle. Mixing multiple cameras into one recording is not allowed.
- Memorization is not required but recommended.
- Accompaniment is optional but recommended. A piano accompaniment is recommended.
- Do not perform on electric instruments except for accompaniment.
- Pitch correction will disqualify your application.
- Make your Youtube video "Public" or "Unlisted".
- Please include your full name, title, and composer of the piece on Youtube.
- Face, instrument, hands, and pedals must be clearly filmed in the video. You will be requested to re-submit your video recording if your recording is not clearly filmed.
JURY
Our judges are all professional musicians from all over the world. A panel of judges evaluates and punctuates the video material submitted. A panel of expert Jurors will select the winners of the competition. Both the President of the judges and the panel members will not need to provide further explanations about the reasons for their judgment. All judge's decisions are final. The jury panels will be announced after the competition has concluded.
The evaluation criteria will be based on:
Tone quality, accuracy of intonation and rhythms, pulse, phrase, vocal timbre, performing technique, breathing, pedaling, expression, musicality, interpretation, text, stage presence, level of piece, and perfection.