FIU Concerto Competition
Welcome to the FIU 2024 Concerto Competition, a distinguished event that highlights and nurtures the exceptional talent of our undergraduate and graduate musicians. This annual competition is more than just an opportunity; it is a vital platform for aspiring artists to demonstrate their skills and gain invaluable performance experience.
Concerto competitions are crucial for music students as they offer a unique and prestigious stage to showcase their technical prowess, interpretive depth, and artistic vision. These competitions provide a meaningful benchmark for students to measure their progress and push the boundaries of their musical abilities. They also offer an opportunity to receive constructive feedback from esteemed adjudicators and to be recognized for their hard work and dedication.
Information and Details
Competition Details: This year, the FIU 2024 Concerto Competition will follow a two-round process. The initial prescreening audition deadline is October 5, 2024 at 11:59pm. Participants who advance to the live audition will perform on November 5, 2024 beginning at 3pm n the Wertheim Recital Hall. Notification of prescreening results will be communicated by November 10, 2024.
The competition is open to all FIU Wertheim Music undergraduate and graduate instrumentalists, pianists, and vocalists. Each participant should prepare one movement from a concerto or, for vocalists, an aria or other vocal work. It is essential to bring two copies of the piano reduction of the selected piece for the audition panel, as auditions will not proceed without these copies.
Winners’ Concert: The winners will have the prestigious opportunity to perform as soloists with the FIU Symphony Orchestra during the Concerto Competition Winners’ Concert on January 30th at 7:30PM. This event serves as a celebration of the winners’ talents and provides a platform for them to perform as a soloist before an enthusiastic audience, marking a significant milestone in their music career.
Eligibility:
- Auditions will have a maximum of 10 minutes.
- All contestants must be prepared to perform at least forty-five (45) minutes before the assigned time.
- Concerto Competition First Place winners from previous years are not eligible to enter the competition.
- Alternates from previous years remain eligible.
Best of luck to all participants as you embark on this exciting time in your music career!
Past Winners
Competition Judges
2024: Felice Doynov and Svet Stoyanov
2023: The 2023 judges were Dr. Jon Robertson, Dean of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music, and Jill Arbetter, Executive Director of the Elevar Foundation, who were very impressed with the level of playing of the participants. Our sincere thanks to Michael Klotz for serving as the coordinator of our competition and to the faculty members who worked hard to prepare the students.
Recent judges have included John Stuart, Associate Dean for Cultural and Community Engagement, Executive Director of Miami Beach Urban Studios; Michael Linville, Associate Dean and Director of Chamber Music Activities for the New World Symphony; and Robert H. Smith, co-Founder and co-Executive of the newly launched Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival of Miami and Assistant Director of the Chopin Foundation of the US.
For Information, contact:
Michael Klotz
Teaching Professor, Viola
FIU Concerto Competition Winner Organizer