Long Island Young Soloist Competition

Rules and Requirements

* Open to all instruments and voice types up to 18 years old.
* Repertoire: any two pieces of contestant’s choice up to 6 minutes.
* Application must be received by August 4, 2023.
* Either online application or completed application must be received by August 4, 2023 

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Completed application includes:

- Application form (can be downloaded from our website: https://www.msmnys.com/competition)

- Application Fee (Non-refundable): $60.00

Application fee checks should be made payable to “Merrick School of Music”

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Application Materials can be sent:

By Mail: Merrick School of Music, 2323 Merrick Ave,

Merrick, NY 11566

By Email: info@msmnys.com

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* Judges’ comments will not be disclosed.

* Accompaniment is not required

* All contestants must perform from memory.

* Auditions start at 6:30 PM on August 24, 2023

* Results will be announced by August 29th, 2023 on our website: https://www.msmnys.com/competition

* All contestants must attend the Award Ceremony/Winners Concert on August 29th, 2023.

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Prize/Benefit

• All participants who pass the audition will be awarded a certificate and perform at the winner’s concert.

• The Top 5 participants will receive a $120 Merrick School of Music scholarship.