Connecting Young Musicians and Living Composers on a Journey of Discovery MUSIC FOR YOUTH MASTERS AND MASTERWORKS DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SCORES - NOVEMBER 30, 2023 ACCEPTING COMPOSITIONS WRITTEN FOR Piano SOLO Cello SOLO or with piano accompaniment Violin SOLO or with piano accompaniment Apply Open to Composers of All Ages Awards: Composers: Up to 3 scores will be selected for performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on April 1, 2024 at the Laureates Gala (one composition for piano, one for violin, one for cello Performers: Up to 3 young performers (18 and under) will be selected to perform these compositions at Carnegie Hall. All performances are sponsored by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls RULES Composers: no age limit. Performers: 18 and under Music for Piano, Violin, or Cello written for young performers Violin and Cello pieces can be with or without accompaniment No compositions for chamber ensembles Compositions for Piano 4 Hands are accepted Regulations Selected Artists will be invited to perform at Laureates Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall during 2024 - 25 Season Learn More about Past Laureate Galas at Carnegie Hall HERE Dates of 2023-24 Season Laureate Galas: November 21, 2023; April 1, 2024; April 4, 2024; July 1, 2024 Laureates Awards : ONE Laureate in a category Piano ONE Laureate in a category Voice ONE Winner in each Age Group in a category Piano TWO W inners in a category Voice Each Laureate will receive an opportunity to perform at the Weill recital Hall at Carnegie Hall OR $500. See Carnegie Gala page for more information Each Winner will receive a Masterclass with one of the SEC Judges ALL Finalists will receive a LiveStreaming for Classical Musicians" Seminar with VCHS Broadcast Engineers and Directors, prior to preforming in the Live Audition, at no additional charge LIVE Auditions January 13-14, 2024 Virtual Broadcast via Internet TV YouTube, Fb, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo , other channels Categories Piano - Solo, Concerto, ensemble with piano Voice - Art Songs (Romances ), and Arias Voice - No Age Limit Piano - Age Groups: Under 10 11-18 College/Adult Fees Application/video pre-screening - $50 Live Audition (if selected ) - $100 Laureate Gala Performance Award Includes the following: Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules) Medals; Certificates Full color brochure (digital and printed) Complimentary tickets Participate in an interview for media Photos Letters of recommendation and other support (provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges, other programs and competitions) Professional Portfolio packets available upon request All performers and their teachers will receive a certificate of merit Additional Prizes and performance opportunities may be awarded by the Judges. See Awards page Judges Vera Danchenko-Stern Learn More Avguste Antonov Learn More James Adler Learn More

Is your art and music swift enough? Find out here! Sound Espressivo is the first online LIVE streaming Competition for classical musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. 迅速 炫耀令人難以置信的速度，讓我們大吃一驚 和 你清脆的演奏！ 深入 演奏音樂與任何運動一樣具有競技性，需要大量的精確度和訓練來完善藝術。 一些音樂家在將快速演奏的界限推向更高的水平時感到興奮 我們的想像力 和理解力，向世界展示人類的能力。 迅捷的表演者努力將節拍器推向極限，並以清晰的方式給人留下深刻印象。 一般標準 Extreme Tempo - 在音符之間切換的速度和更快的協調速度是給快速球員俱樂部留下深刻印象的兩個關鍵組成部分之一。 極高的準確性 - 每個音符和變化的準確度是華麗演奏的另一個關鍵組成部分。 精彩的演示 - 快速播放是一回事，但看起來好像你沒有出汗並且可能有時間向人群眨眼可以真正為觀眾帶來熱情。 一致性 - 保持華麗是一件很棒的事情，但是在整首作品的整個過程中都這樣做並在更大和更難的作品上進行測試而不會步履蹣跚，這顯示出真正的掌握。

Are you a lyricist? Find out here! Sound Espressivo is the first online LIVE streaming Competition for classical musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. 抒情 用你對音樂的表達和情感傳遞來吸引人！ 深入 眾所周知，聲音是最自然的抒情樂器，因為我們可以感受到和聽到音樂線條中的聯繫，以及音樂和聲音的變化是如此流暢和情感化。 當試圖提供非常抒情的表演時，這是目標的根源，並強調將情感的力量與同情心相結合，以及將我們所聽到的與我們所感受到的聯繫起來。個人方式。 一般標準 出色的語音線控制 - 音樂中的旋律線和其他語音應始終指向某個地方並渴望連接和表達某些東西，從而吸引聽眾跟隨其路徑。 平衡 - 對於具有不同時刻甚至語音的音樂，有一個經過深思熟慮的方法來平衡它們之間的相互關係和不同的部分是非常寶貴的 音色和音色——音色類型和顏色的選擇可以增強和豐富音樂的表現力 迷人的存在 - 以流暢優雅的方式移動可以讚美音樂的流暢和幸福的表達，從而增強抒情的迷人元素。

Composers Apply here Laureate Gala Auditions Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Accepting SCORES by living Composers Apply via GetAcceptd THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply Seven Laureate Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Composers submit scores for consideration to be included in the program November 24, 2025, at 7:00pm November 25, 2025, at 7:00pm February 16, 2026, at 7:00pm February 19, 2026, at 7:00pm April 28, 2026, at 7:00pm June 28, 2026, at 1:00pm June 30, 2026, at 7:00pm The Gala concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded View Consent Form Composers whose pieces are selected will receive: Memorabilia, including posters, certificates, and digital promotional materials A full-color concert brochure (digital and printed) Complimentary tickets to the event An invitation for an interview with Steve Robinson, world-renowned producer of classical music radio shows Professional photos from the concert Archival video of the concert (with usage restrictions) Letters of recommendation and other support (available upon request for grant applications, college admissions, and other programs/competitions) THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply Composers are invited to submit scores for consideration to be included in the program. Accepted works*: CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (18 PLAYERS) STRING QUARTET (to be performed by the Lehner Quartet of Bayberry String Quartet) SOLO INSTRUMENTS (with or without accompaniment) VOICE (with or without accompaniment) DUOS/TRIOS VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES * Note: No prepared piano, percussion, or electronics Composers may only submit scores for which they own copyrights. It is the composer’s responsibility to ensure complete compliance with all relevant copyrights rules and regulations. By submitting the score, the composer acknowledges that the piece can be performed and broadcast publicly without any copyright-related charge or claim. THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.org. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016. A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives. In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250 Piano and Composition "It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants. I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!" ~James Adler, Pianist and Composer Photo: Frank Gimpaya iClassical Academy AWARDS iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience iClassical Academy is based in Netherland/Italy International Panel of Judges Judges provide feedback to all Composers who submit a score, either as written comments, or during a virtual session by arrangement. To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here Fees* Application fee $75 per score submission. Composers may submit multiple compositions for consideration Live Audition requirement is waived for Composers Performance/production costs (if selected to perform at the Gala) depend on the type of presentation and the length of performance segment. Orchestral composition fee includes two rehearsals (recorded & broadcast) and performance, in addition to services listed above. This is a production project, performance fees apply. Inquire before applying! Send inquiries regarding current season's performance costs to se.support@soundespressivo.com

Profound? Find out here! Sound Espressivo is the first online LIVE streaming Competition for classical musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. 深刻的 用您深思熟慮的表達方式揭示深度和隱藏的含義！ 深入 對音樂的哲學和深刻理解和傳遞可以帶來一些真正感人的、情感上的個人和不和諧的品質。 深刻的演奏可以被多次聽到，讓我們感覺好像永遠不夠，因為總是有更多的東西需要理解和感受。 一般標準 獨特的速度選擇 - 進行徹底和不急於求成的解釋並不容易，並且需要一種 與音樂相關的特定速度方法才能真正實現。 使用沉默 - 深刻的演奏需要同等重視聲音和沈默，並將沉默作為表達的主要部分，目的是吸引和吸引聽眾。 音色和顏色 - 音色類型和顏色的選擇可以增強和豐富音樂的表現力。 催眠在場 - 氣氛和情緒包含運動和外觀可以讓觀眾處於正確的方面，以接收您試圖傳達的音樂的深度。

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KDF學院 在安全友好的環境中欣賞音樂 對我們來說，學生的身心健康與他們學習的音樂質量一樣重要。實踐、耐心和表現是我們教學的核心。 我們的 KDF 學院音樂學生將學習閱讀和演奏音樂的現代方法，並了解他們作為非洲音樂家的豐富傳統，將過去和未來融合在一起 卡西博發展基金會烏干達 了解更多 KDF微型學院 計劃於 2022 年開展的最激動人心的 KDF 項目之一是在 Kachomo 創建 KDF 微型學院。經 Kachomo 村領導許可，我們學院的學生將創建 KDF 微型農業學院和微型紡織學院，以展示他們的新技能和新技術。 這對學生和當地社區都有很大的好處。現代紡織和農業的發展在當今世界至關重要。我們將把每個微型學院捐贈給村民，因為我們的學生穿越 Kachomo，隨著時間的推移帶著新的信息返回。 規劃未來 繼續教育學院在“職業研究”中的實施，包括“音樂”、“農業”、“紡織”和“體育”，將與其他國家和國際大學和學院合作，是 KDF 為其提供幫助的長期目標成為該地區成功的燈塔。

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認識我們的房東 安娜·烏斯賓斯卡婭，瑪格麗特·平德 Russian born American concert pianist, chamber musician, educator, musicians' advocate, lecturer, adjudicator, writer, music programs host Margaret Pinder is a Cambridge-educated international corporate lawyer She taught at Harvard University before moving back to the UK where she now works for Polyphony Arts music management agency. She is Chair of the Hull Philharmonic Society and plays principal double bass. As Mayor of Beverley she used her office to provide wider access to music for local children. Margaret can be found performing on the UK stand up circuit.

What kind of prizes can you win? Learn more here about Sound Espressivo, the first online LIVE streaming Competition for classical musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. 被發現！ 升職吧！ 獎品由促進職業發展並為所有年齡、樂器和聲音的古典音樂家提供表演機會的公司提供！* *獎品由全權決定 公司的，並且不由比賽的組織者保證 SEC-2021 不提供現金獎勵 虛擬音樂廳 是一家在線製作人，專門從事音樂家和音樂活動的直播、流媒體和遠程錄製。我們製作並通過互聯網流式傳輸個人藝術家的節目、音樂會、節日、獨奏會、演講 虛擬音樂廳贊助表演獎： 每位獲獎者將進行獨奏音樂會。 每位獲獎者都將參加音樂會。 參加高級鋼琴家研討會的獎學金* *（親自或在情況允許的情況下虛擬） 任何樂器演奏者的 兩項獎學金 參加 歐洲沉浸式文化之旅 2022年6月4-14日 慕尼黑-福森-因斯布魯克-列支敦士登-蘇黎世 詳情待定 兩個鋼琴家獎學金 在德國領先的音樂機構之一與教授一起舉辦大師班 在其中一個城堡/場地的表演機會（再次，細節待定） 專門的文化之旅/行程，包括參觀各種文化遺址、音樂會和/或歌劇院 如需了解 2019 年的情況，請訪問此鏈接 成名十五分鐘 是 15 一分鐘 由不同作曲家為特定表演者或合奏創作的作品。 成名十五分鐘 由在世作曲家提供各種新音樂 對於渴望聽到當今音樂界正在創作的東西的觀眾。 “ ...Vox Novus 的 15 Minutes of Fame 項目是天賜之物。它組織比賽，世界各地的合奏委員會要求提交大約一分鐘的作品，然後選擇他們最喜歡的 15 首首映。球員，他們自己和沒有傳統佣金的資金，讓原創作品得以 呈現，而同樣新興的作曲家則有機會曝光和首演……” - 賽斯吉爾曼， 紐約音樂文化考官 自豪地向有前途的大提琴家提供獎學金，參加 與 Anzél Gerber 博士在奧地利維也納的維也納音樂研討會上的大師班 WIENER MUSIKSEMINAR -International master classes in Vienna, Austria. The Wiener Musikseminar has, since its founding in 1970, committed itself to convey a piece of music history to young artists from around the world Vienna as the cultural centre of classical music is a fertile ground for this purpose. Apart from the international master classes, participants will have the opportunity to perform in a concert. To learn more go to www.musikseminar.at 表彰獎 iClassical Academy 提供 在線優質 大師班和課程 小提琴、大提琴、鋼琴、指揮、音樂與職業等等。 我們的使命是為全球任何一代音樂家提供在線提高技能的可能性，享受由著名音樂學院教師組成的龐大社區，並從使用現代技術錄製的在線課程中學習 iClassical Academy 贊助商 表彰獎 致所有參賽者， 不管他們在比賽中進步多遠 Five Awards Message from Clive Moore, CEO of Fan4Me 自然工作室 Studio Nature 展示了世界各地的所有音樂藝術家、聲音藝術家和口語藝術家 。 播放您的歌曲/聲音片段和視頻的獨特機會；記錄在芬蘭的自然風光中。 我們還根據您的規格和願望製作音樂視頻和自然畫面！ 很高興考慮為我們的 2021 音樂節提供全額獎學金 對於現代弦樂演奏家、作曲家和編舞家來說，下一屆新興藝術家節是一種身臨其境的體驗。它為創業職業生涯建設、當代音樂表演和密集、個性化的藝術發展提供了全面的方法。 “這個地方的精神是溫暖、友好、非正式但嚴肅的，它提醒我們為什麼要一起製作音樂。有時間去思考和處理每一個細微差別，這在當今很少見。” ——皮埃爾·賈爾伯特，作曲家 “很難找到一個能夠營造勤奮工作和友愛氛圍，同時將當代音樂作為主要焦點的音樂節。 Next Festival 是一個非凡的新音樂之家，我鼓勵所有思想開放的學生前來探索未來！” ——杰弗裡·齊格勒，大提琴手 “藝術合作的理想源泉。” ——德里克·貝爾梅爾，作曲家 “純粹的快樂！” – Jennifer Koh，小提琴家 Vox Novus 授予獲獎音樂家服務，以組織和管理其在線表演的十五分鐘成名項目 並結合虛擬音樂廳進行採訪。 Bel Cantanti 是一家歌劇公司，在 Katerina Souvorova 博士的指導下成立於 2003 年，其明確目的是為當地的歌劇人才提供表演機會。其成員由年輕的歌劇專業人士組成，他們的集體表演經驗包括在國內外不同場館的完整上演歌劇作品。 無畏的藝術家策劃者 為期 6 個月的職業發展計劃的全額獎學金 學會管理自己的成功！ Fearless Artist Mastermind 很高興為他們的音樂家每月職業發展計劃提供為期 6 個月的會員資格（價值超過 600 歐元），並為獲獎者提供每月 45 分鐘的 1-1 輔導課程。該計劃為藝術家的職業生涯提供結構、支持和最終加速，因為他們學習商業和現實世界的技能，為自己定位為未來成為蓬勃發展的音樂家的機會。 二滿 大提琴獎學金 （每個價值約 500 美元） 在線夏季大提琴大師班 頒發給最佳大提琴決賽選手 2021 年倫敦第三屆沃爾瑟姆森林大提琴節 / CELLO ACADEMY 6ème BACH FESTIVAL GERS 2021 - BFG COURS DE MUSIQUE D'ÉTÉ EN LIGNE dPhoto Studio dPhoto Studio 將為所選的人創建一個藝術視頻肖像 獲勝者：10 秒專業視頻預告片 dPhoto Studio 專門從事網絡、商業和私人項目的照片和視頻製作以及動態圖形動畫 Drama Queen Graphics 通過引人注目的圖形設計和品牌解決方案，幫助表演和視覺藝術團體與觀眾互動，這些解決方案脫穎而出並引起人們的注意。 Entrada 是一個在線視頻庫，可幫助鋼琴家實現立體的全身鋼琴技巧，包括輕鬆的琶音、顫音、顫音、音階、八度和重複和弦。 Entrada 教師報告他們自己和學生的信心和成就水平更高！ 虛擬的 音樂廳和美國 美術節 表演獎 最佳器樂表演者 ： 與歐洲樂團合作演出（待定） 2021年夏秋季節期間 （最全面合格的獲勝者將獲得一等獎） 卡內基音樂廳威爾獨奏廳獎 四項大獎 ： 在美國藝術節獲獎者獨奏音樂會卡內基音樂廳威爾獨奏廳的表演 2021年6月13日和6月20日 最佳聲音 ： 2021 年秋季在卡內基音樂廳威爾獨奏廳演出，在金嗓子音樂會上演出 獎學金 $500 參加歐洲美國美術節舉辦的暑期項目 2021年夏季 專業參與獎 獲勝者將有機會參加 GROUPMUSE 獨家虛擬聚光燈音樂會 在整個 Groupmuse 網絡中做廣告 獲勝者將獲得 免費直播技術培訓 和音樂家通過 Groupmuse 平台及其他平台的入職協助 Groupmuse 是一個在線古典音樂平台和超過 150,000 人的社區， 自 COVID 時代以來已經促成了 6,000 多場室內樂音樂會和 300 多場虛擬音樂會 音樂2會議 首家致力於將世界級音樂家直接帶入虛擬工作場所的國際藝術家管理機構 Lena Khandros Music Business Entrepreneur, Producer, Founder & CEO at Momentum Artists Management and Music2Meeting.com

S ound Espressivo Rules, Regulations, Formats Some competitions may have varied requirements for repertory, age, dates, and other, and may award unique Prizes not available in other Competitions. For additional details please read carefully the webpage for that Competition. For additional details about Masters and Masterworks Competition, please see Section 15 below. Download a PDF of Rules here 1. Eligibility Competition is open to classical and jazz musicians of • all nationalities and all ages • all instruments and voice • ensembles and groups of any size and composition For the Preliminary Round applicants must either submit a recent video of their own performance or choose a date on the Application form to audition LIVE through an Internet Broadcast system. Semi Finalists and Finalists MUST be prepared to compete LIVE through Internet Broadcast TV method. Participants for The Sound Espressivo competition must have access to broadband internet with a computer that contains a microphone and video camera. Technical assistance, necessary preparations, consultations, individual remote tech check sessions with Broadcast Producers and Engineers, production of the Broadcast, and Broadcast management are provided by the Sound Espressivo partner, a Virginia based broadcasting and production company Virtual Concert Hals. 2. Competition Rounds Sound Espressivo is held in two rounds: • Preliminary Round • Finals 3. Dates, Deadlines, Application Process Refer to specific Dates and Deadlines stated on the Competition websites, for each Concert Season Contestants apply online through SEC website Portal by filling out the Application Form and completing the payment through SEC payment system online. Payment methods: major credit cards. Additional payment methods can be requested by an applicant, but not guaranteed. All contestants who advance to Finals Round will have to fill out a Registration Form and pay Live Auditions fee by a deadline stated in the Form, in order to confirm their participation in the Final Round. 4. Financial Aid Full and Partial Scholarships covering Application and/or Registration Fees may be awarded to qualified applicants based on need. Inquiries and requests for Financial Aid are considered based on the Applicant’s unique circumstances and the Competition’s ability to provide funds. Financial Aid may be awarded to qualified applicants towards purchasing and/or renting necessary equipment required for quality broadcasting of the Contestant’s performances in Semi Final and Final Rounds ONLY. No Aid will be awarded towards costs for Preliminary Round video submissions. 5. Age Groups, Categories, Instruments SEC accepts all instruments, ages, styles, and voice. In the Preliminary Round of the Competition contestants compete within their respective age groups. Instruments accepted: • Piano • All String Instruments • All Wind Instruments • Guitar • Harp • All Percussion Instruments • All Baroque Instruments • All Ensembles • Voice Eligible music styles and periods: • Baroque (Period instruments) • Classical • Contemporary including performances of original compositions by contestants and all types of “covers”: transcriptions, paraphrases, cadenzas, and other. • Jazz, including improvisations, jingles, mixes, standards, and other. • Music from around the world • Opera and Lieder • Broadway and Light In the Final Round contestants compete within their respective age groups in the following Categories: • 10 and under • 11-14 • 15-18 • Adult (19 and older) 6. Repertory and Time Limits • Contestants are free to choose any repertory, for ALL Rounds; pick what represents you best as a musician. • If you wish to be considered for special Awards check the descriptions on the website and plan your repertory accordingly. Time limits • For all Preliminary Round Auditions Videos time limit is 10 min. • You will not be disqualified for shorter performances • If you choose one composition which is longer than 10 min., you will not be disqualified for overtime • Final Rounds - time limits and repertory requirements vary, please check specific requirements on website. 7. Competition Procedures and Formats SEC is held globally online. Video submissions are allowed only for the Preliminary Round. Final Round is held in the format of a LIVE Internet TV public Broadcast. Technical assistance, necessary technical preparations, consultations, guidance materials (printed, digital, video); individual remote tech check sessions with Broadcast Producers and Engineers, production of the Broadcast, Broadcast management are provided by the Sound Espressivo business partner, Virtual Concert Halls, a Virginia, USA based broadcasting and production company. Videos and Broadcasts of the Competition Rounds are property of Sound Espressivo and Virtual Concert Halls which retain full control of the copyrights. 8. Adjudication process Each Preliminary Audition video is adjudicated by one member of the SEC Judges’ Panel. SEC Judges may provide written comments for video submissions (available upon request) Final Rounds are adjudicated by the Judges Panel consisting of several members. Judges will provide on-air artistic feedback to each contestant immediately after the performance. All decisions by SEC Judges are final and may not be disputed. All decisions by companies-sponsors of Prizes and Awards are made by the respective companies’ representatives and are final. 9. Prizes and Awards • Each Contestants will receive Judges' comments (written for video submissions, live onscreen for live performances) • Certificate of Participation. Laureates. Up to 6 (Six) Laureates will be chosen by the Judges Panel in consultation with SEC Board. Each Laureate Award Package is valued at total of $8,500. Total Award Pool for Laureate Awards is valued at $51,000. Laureates are eligible to receive the following Awards pending Judges Panel decisions: • Laureate Recital Award. Valued at $5,000 each. Full management service from VCHS necessary to provide the Laureate with an opportunity to present a full solo recital on the VCHS Virtual Stage. Each Laureate Recital will be publicly broadcast on all VCHS platforms. Each Laureate Recital will be promoted through VCHS social networks, mailing lists, media. Each Laureate Recital and its promotion campaigns will be serviced by VCHS producers, graphic designers, copywriters, social media specialists, audio/video streaming engineers. Dates of Laureate Recitals TBD • Laureate Interview Award. Valued at $2,000 each. Interview Award provided by VCHS. The Award is aimed at helping Laureates launch their careers, promote their artistry, jump-start their presence as musicians of statute. Each Interview will be professionally scripted and services by VCHS production teams and conducted by VCHS Host in a format of a live broadcast. Each Interview is up to 60 minutes in length. • Laureate Coaching Award. Valued at $1,000 each. Full course on professional streaming/broadcasting technology and methods provided by VCHS. Valued at $1,000 each. • Laureate Profile Award. Valued at $500 each. Professionally designed Artistic Profile on SEC and VCHS websites Laureates are eligible to receive additional Awards sponsored by Companies (check the Prizes Page on SEC website) Winners. Up to 12 (Twelve) Winners will be selected by the Judges Panels to receive Winners Package Award. Judges Panels have a complete discression when selecting Winners. Each Winner Award Package is valued at $3,800. Total Award Pool for Winners Awards is valued at $45,600. Judges Panels may choose up to: One First Place Winner, One Second Place Winner, One Third Place Winner in each Age Category Multiple Honorable Mentions may be awarded. • Winners Concert Award. Valued at $2,000 each. Up to 12 Winners will be selected by the Judges Panel to receive this award. Each Winner is eligible to receive full management service from VCHS necessary to provide the Winner with an opportunity to perform in a group Winners Concert on the VCHS Virtual Stage. Time limit per performer is 20 minutes. • Winner Group Interview Award. Valued at $1,000 each. Group Interview Award is provided by VCHS. The Award is aimed at helping Winners launch their careers, promote their artistry, jump-start their presence as musicians of statute. Each Interview will be professionally scripted and services by VCHS production teams and conducted by VCHS Host in a format of a live broadcast. Each Interview is up to 60 minutes in length and will present no more than 4 Winners. • Winner Group Coaching Award. Valued at $500. Full course on professional streaming/broadcasting technology and methods provided by VCHS. In groups of no more than 6 Winners. • Winner Profile Award. Valued at $300 each. Professionally designed Artistic Profile in a group space on SEC website. Honorable Mentions. Up to 10 (Ten Awards) Valued at $1,000 each. Total Award Pool for these Honorable Mention Awards is up to 10, or up to $10,000. All Finalists who are awarded an Honorable Mention will receive an Honorable Mention Award Package consisting of: Designer Certificate Profile in an Honorable Mention group page on SEC website An invitation to perform in one multicast group concert on VCHS Virtual Stage (time onstage per performer is limited to 5 minutes) Additional Awards and Prizes All applicants are eligible to be selected to compete in Sound Espressivo Live Finals All Finalists, including Laureates, Winners, and Honorable Mentions are eligible and considered to receive scholarship Prizes to participate in masterclasses with distinguished artists around the world. All Finalists are eligible and considered to receive scholarship Prizes for participation in prestigious summer programs and festivals around the World. All Finalists are eligible and considered to receive scholarship Prizes for VCHS Broadcasting Seminar All Semi Finalists and Finalists receive a Designer Certificate reflecting their respective advancements. All Applicants receive Recognition Award sponsored by the iClassical Academy, regardless of their advancement. All Applicants are eligible to receive free passes to observe masterclasses with distinguished artists around the world. Prizes sponsored by international music companies. All Finalists will be considered by SEC sponsoring companies as candidates for the Prizes (check the list of Prizes on SEC website periodic updates as the Competition regularly accepts more eligible Prizes from companies around the World). Sponsored Prizes are awarded by the companies- sponsors' representatives independently from the Judges Panels. Not all Prizes may be awarded. Companies’ decisions are final. Cash Awards. All Finalists, Winners, and Laureates are eligible and will be considered as candidates to receive cash Awards. Specific amounts of each category of cash Awards will be determined and announced by the SEC Board as soon as practical, for each Season. Your family and friends can watch your live performance and cheer in real time. Your performance will be recorded, and your friends will be able to see it after that date. If you choose to submit a video, it will be premiered on our channels and available for replays. 10. Prizes sponsored by Partner Companies Sponsor Companies’ Awards are posted publicly on the SEC website, for each Season. The list of Partner Companies and the Prizes is updated on a regular basis, please check periodically the Prizes and Awards page on the website for the most up-to-date information. Partner-sponsored Prizes include possibilities to receive: • Performance engagements, Management services, • Scholarships for prestigious music festivals and summer programs Scholarships for masterclasses and courses • Coaching programs for musicians in career planning, social media for musicians, professional topics of musicians’ health and wellbeing • Scholarships for access to professional and educational resources Professional audio and video recording services • Professional web design services specific to musicians and artists Graphic design services for performing artists. • All Finalists will be considered by SEC sponsoring companies as candidates for the Prizes (check the list of Prizes on SEC website periodic updates as the Competition regularly accepts more eligible Prizes from companies around the World). Sponsored Prizes are awarded by the companies-sponsors' representatives independently from the Judges Panels. Not all Prizes may be awarded. Companies’ decisions are final. 11. Teachers’ and Educational Institutions’ recognition Sound Espressivo Competition Board understands the importance of support which students receive from their community, their schools, and especially from their teachers, for them to grow as musicians. As our token of appreciation for the hard and creative work which these people and organizations invest in the students' growth and future, we provide Sound Espressivo Contestants' School and Teacher with a featured space on the Sound Espressivo website. Each Teacher and School will receive a Profile created on the SEC website, including visual branding and individual Teacher’s pictures, we will also provide links for visitors to learn more about these distinguished educators and institutions. 12. Public Broadcasts. Tech requirements and release/consent forms All public broadcasts of the Competition are provided and managed by Virtual Concert Halls, an independent broadcasting and production company registered and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, USA. VCHS will provide each Contestant with who performs on the public broadcasts of SEC events with instructional materials, individual preparation time and tech checks with streaming producers and staff, and all assistance available, to ensure an even field of the quality technical presentation for all SEC Contestants. Please refer to the “Technical Requirements” section on the website for more detailed information All Contestants, Guests, Teachers, Representatives, others who appear on the VCHS Broadcasts of the SEC events must sign release/consent forms, as required by the Virginia local, the US Federal, and the international laws and regulations governing public Internet TV broadcasts. Please note: Each Contestant’s checking of a BOX on the Application Form constitutes their consent and is in place of a separate signature of a separate form. To review the form, click here Virtual Concert Halls enjoys the “Allow Listed Broadcaster status from the Warner Music Group which provides VCHS broadcasts with protection against getting “muted,” taken down, or otherwise disfigured by WMG Copyrights Department through copyrights claims. VCHS earned the status through its strict adherence to copyrights and international regulations. All those who appear on the SEC public broadcasts provided by VCHS will enjoy the privileged status which comes with the responsibilities for Contestants and others to only perform music which they have the right to perform. 13. Privacy Policy and Consent/Release Form By submitting an Application to any competitions posted on Sound Espressivo website you consent to Privacy Policy and copyrights Release for public broadcasts and other forms of presentations associated with participation on SEC events. SEC Privacy Policy can be reviewed here Consent /Release form can be viewed here 14. Competition Board Sound Espressivo Board of Directors and Advisers is the governing body of the Competition. SEC Board Officers and Members: Anna Ouspenskaya, Secretary Antara Hebbar, Member, Youth Advisor Micah Yui, Member, Adviser Avguste Antonov, Member, Adviser Mellasenah Morris-Edwards, Member, Adviser Michal Szostak, Member, Adviser Section 15 Masters and Masterworks Competition 2023-24 Music for Youth! Call for Scores by living Composers. Performers who wish to present new music. Compositions for Piano, Violin, Cello Winners - Scores and Perfomers - will be presented at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Concert on April 1, 2024 Performance at the Carnegie Hall is a Fully Sponsored opportunity, no performance fee required Application Deadline - October 15, 2023 Masters and Masterworks mission is to connect young musicians and living composers on a journey of discovery of Music for Youth! Music for Piano, Violin, or Cello, written for Young Performers. Violin and Cello pieces can be with or without accompaniment. No compositions for chamber ensembles. Compositions for Piano 4Hands are accepted. Awards Up to Three Scores will be selected for a performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on April 1, 2024, at the Laureates Gala (one composition for Piano, plus one for Violin, plus one for Cello). Up to Three Performers will be selected to perform these compositions at Carnegie Hall. All performances are fully sponsored by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls. There is NO PERFORMANCE FEE required for Winners to perform at the Gala concert at Carnegie Hall (travel and accommodations in NY City are the responsibility of the Winner). In addition to the performance, all Winners (Composers and Performers) will receive: A Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules) Medal Certificate Full color brochure (digital and printed) Complimentary ticket An Interview by Steve Robinson, a world-renowned producer of Photos Letters of recommendation and other support Professional Portfolio packets available upon request Judges’ decisions are final and cannot be disputed. Not all Prizes may be awarded. Application and Audition Process Preliminary Round Composers sumbit scores. One score per Application. Duration limit - 5 min Performers submit a video of any composition of their choice. Time limit - 10 min Results Composers: Up to 6 scores will be selected for the Final Round (two scores per each instrument) Scores will be published on the websites and made downloadable for Performers. Composers whose pieces were selected will join the Judges Panel as Artistic Advisors (non-voting members). Performers: Up to 12 Finalists will be selected for the Live Round (4 musicians per each instrument). The jury may select Alternates. Finalists will choose a piece which they wish to prepare for the Final Round, from the Finalist scores. Final Round Live performance by 12 Finalists in front of the Judges Panel, on a world-wide Internet TV Broadcast. The Judges Panel includes Composers of the pieces which were selected for the Final Round. Composers and Performers will have an opportunity to meet and get to know each other. Judges from aroud the world provide on-air commentary immediately after each performance. Finalists meet the Judges and can ask questions. Musicians' supporters can write comments which will be shown onscreen. Family and friends can watch and be part of your LIVE performance from anywhere in the world. Performer Finalists will receive Technical Preparation session with VCHS Broadcast Directors and Engineers, in preparation for the broadcast, at no additional cost. More about Broadcast technology for musicians here Age Limits Composers: no age limit Performers: 18 and under Application Fee Composers: $75 Performers: $100 Finals Live fee: $0 Winners Performance at Carnegie Hall fee: $0 Important DATES October 15, 2023 - Composers submit scores and Application Deadline November 05, 2023 - Scores selected for Finals are announced. November 15, 2023 - Performer Application Deadline (submit a video of any composition) December 5, 2023 - 12 Finalists are announced. February 1, 2024 - Registration deadline for the Performers Tech Preparation sessions for Performers February 19-23, 2024 - Tech Preparation sessions for Finalists (no additional fee required) February 24-26, 2024 - Final Round of the Competition APRIL 1, 2024 - Laureates Gala Concert at Weill recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

Sign up now for Sound Espressivo, the first online LIVE streaming Competition for classical musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. Register here! 演員 1. 填寫以下表格以預留您的位置。請務必查看並選中“廣播同意表”框！您和您的父母/監護人必須給予我們許可，以便我們播放您的表演 2. 支付預賽報名費 3. 提交申請後，我們將與您聯繫以確認您的預選賽詳情 *初賽的報名費將支付給在初賽前進行視頻和音頻檢查的製作人以及聽取您意見並給您反饋的評委。評委的決定是最終決定。 如果你晉級半決賽 輪，我們將就您參加 2021 年 12 月的提名輪和總決賽與我們在 VCH 的現場節目中實時播放的事宜保持聯繫。費用用於支付製作人運行活動和協調直播現場表演的工作費用，所有參與者都由我們的傑出音樂家小組評判。 申請表 預賽 費用：100美元 現場直播表演 視頻提交 名 您的直播預賽日期 選擇一個選項 姓 如果提交視頻代替現場表演，請輸入 URL*（錄音僅適用於預賽。半決賽和決賽是虛擬現場表演） 電子郵件 年齡階層 選擇一個選項 選擇您的樂器和類別 選擇一個選項 語音 選擇一個選項 你的時區是什麼？ 您的曲目選擇 競爭性或非競爭性 選擇一個選項 合奏*為每個合奏支付一筆申請費，而不是每個團體成員 選擇一個選項 老師（如果不是學生，請添加您自己的姓名） 教師的電子郵件（如果不是學生，請添加您自己的姓名） By checking this box, I state my understanding that, although every effort will be made to accommodate the date(s) I select for my live performance, another date may need to be chosen. I understand that the judges' decisions are final and will abide by the judges' decisions. * I understand 教師網站 學校網站 我同意條款和條件 查看隱私政策 我查看了發布表格並接受現場公共廣播的條款和條件 查看廣播條款 進行結算 感謝您申請 Sound Espressivo 2021 預賽！我們將與您聯繫以確認您的演出日期/時間，並與我們的製作人安排您的視頻/音頻準備會議。如果提交預先錄製的視頻，它將在 Sound Espressivo 頻道和網站上首播