Young Texas Artist Competition

The internationally recognized YTA music competition is open to classical artists, ages 18-30 (20-32 for Voice division), who are Texas residents or are enrolled in Texas music schools.

* Those enrolled in a Texas college, university, or music school, or

Permanent residents of Texas enrolled in any college, university, or music school, or

* Current Texas residents. (“Texas residents” are persons holding a Texas driver’s license, ID card, or Texas voter registration card.

* Previous grand prize winners and students of current judges (see below) are not eligible.)

Each candidate will be judged by the highest artistic standards in regard to musicianship, technical proficiency, repertoire selection, stage presence, and artistry. Formal attire is required only for the finals. All selections must be performed from memory.

Candidates must provide one original score of each selection for the panel. An additional original score must be on stage while the contestant is performing. Scores for judges must have clearly numbered measures but should be unmarked otherwise. No photocopies for use or reference will be permitted without expressed written permission from the publisher if the work is currently protected by US Copyright. Scores must not be labeled with the names of candidates or teachers. The judges will choose which excerpts of your repertoire they would like to hear, including repertoire for the final round of competition.

Go to website to apply. Appl fee: $65.

Appl deadline: Dec 31.