26th International Young Musicians Festival
“Passion of Music 2026”
Piano – Strings – Wind – Voice – Chamber Music
Winners’ Concerts at Carnegie Hall
May 17 and June 14, 2026
WE INVITE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FESTIVAL instrumentalists (piano, strings, winds), vocalists and chamber ensembles all nationalities age 5 to 26
FESTIVAL “PASSION OF MUSIC” has been established as an entrée into the world of classical music performance for those who deeply love music.
FESTIVAL AWARDS
GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS WINNERS will be invited to perform at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall) on May 4 or June 15, 2025.
Medals and certificates will be awarded during the concerts
3rd PRIZE WINNERS will be awarded certificates.
AADGT SCHOLARSHIPS will be awarded to participate
* in International Academy of Music, Italy: for violists (one $1000 scholarship ), violinists (one $1000 scholarship), cello (one $1000 scholarship) and pianists ( five $300 scholarships) https://www.internationalacademyofmusic.com/italy-main.html
*at Burgos International Music Festival, Spain: for violists (one $1000 scholarship ), violinists (one $1000 scholarship), cellists (one $1000 scholarship ), and pianists ( five $300 scholarships) http://www.burgosmusicfestival.com/home.htm
HOW TO APPLY
The application must contain the following:
A) Registration Form-> (ensemble members need to submit a registration form individually).
B) YouTube recording
C) Registration Fee->
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE
Application Deadline: March 21, 2026
Applicants will be notified of the result via email no later than March 31, 2026.
FESTIVAL RULES and REGULATIONS
By submitting an application to our festival, competitors automatically agree to abide by all rules and regulations set by the Festival Committee —> https:/festival_rules_regulations/
Festival Registration Fee
Deadline: March 21, 2026
Solo Performance Fee: $170
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