International Young Musicians Competition
“Album of the Young Gifted Performers 2026”
WE INVITE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITION
instrumentalists (piano, strings, winds), vocalists and chamber ensembles all nationalities age 5 to 26
COMPETITION AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO RECORDINGS
GOLD and SILVER MEDAL WINNERS will be invited for professional video recordings in the New York area with receiving the medals and certificates. The video records will be available for performers to download. The recording date, an additional fee, and a professional recording studio will be announced separately.
ALBUM of the YOUNG GIFTED PERFORMERS 2025
The professional video recordings will be included in the “Album of the Young Gifted Performers 2026“, which will be published on the YouTube platform and the AADGT website.
MEDALS and CERTIFICATES
GOLD and SILVER medal winners will be awarded medals and certificates during professional recordings at the studio
3rd PRIZE winners will be awarded digital certificates
HOW TO APPLY
The application must contain the following:
1) Competition’s Registration Form –>
Ensembles’ members need to submit a registration form individually.
2) YouTube recordings
3) Registration Fee –>
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE
Application Deadline: March 20, 2026.
Applicants will be notified via email of their results by April 9, 2026.
COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS
By submitting an application to our festival, competitors automatically agree to abide by all rules and regulations set by the Competition Committee —> https:/competiton_rules-and-regulations/
Competition Registration Fee
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Solo Performance Fee: $160
Additional fee for 2nd (optional) program: $50
or
Duo (Duet), Trio, or Quartet Performance Fee (for the ensemble): $210
Additional fee for 2nd (optional) program: $50
Mailing checks, money orders 1) Payments by mail need to include: a) Checks (from a US based financial institution) or money orders (international money order) issued to AADGT. 2) A cover letter with the Applicant’s Name, e-mail address and the date on-line application was submitted. Mailing Address AADGT 8 Brookwood Road New Rochelle, NY 10804