FFMC Young Artist Auditions

BIENNIEL COMPETITION (Odd-Numbered Years)

DEADLINE: February 1, 2023 to Lisa Smith:  lcspiano@hotmail.com

Information available from the NFMC website: nfmc-music,org

NFMC Young Artist Competition Information:      Application (CA 12-1)    |   Repertoire (CA 12-2)    |  Brochure (CA 12-3)

Young Artist Classifications are:
	Piano
	String Instruments
	Woman’s solo voice
	Man’s solo voice

 
Age requirements of the above categories:

Instrumentalist:	18 through 29 (not 30 by June 1 of audition year)
Vocalist Male/Female:	25 through 36 (not 37 by June 1 of audition year)
Eligibility:	Entrants should be completely ready for a professional concert career, but not under professional management.
Information:	See NFMC webpage: click here

NOTE: All entries must be postmarked on or before February 1, 2023
 

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ELLIS PIANO DUO - See NFMC website: nfmc-music.org

The Ellis Competition for Duo Pianists, open to citizens of the United States, was made possible by a legacy left by Annie Lou Ellis (Mrs. Edgar B. Ellis) of Birmingham, Alabama, friend and benefactor of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Additional gifts were provided by Fay and John Abild of Iowa, Floride Smith Dean of South Carolina, and Gretchen Van Roy of Florida, longtime supporters of NFMC.

AWARD: $20,000 1st Place

NFMC Competition Information:      Application (CA 7-1)   |   Repertoire (CA 7-2)   |  Brochure (CA 7-3)

Eligibility 

Age limits: 18 through 38 (Entrants must have reached their 18th, but not their 39th by March 31, 2023
Applicants must be U. S. Citizens
Previous 1st place winners are not eligible to enter.
Entrants may not be under professional management.

Submission Deadline:  February 1, 2023

Application Form & Rules (See Form CA 7-1)
List of repertoire uploaded to the website.  (See Form CA 7-2)
Performance clearly showing all repertoire performed from memory
Statement that the team is not under professional management as a team
Birth certificate or copy of naturalization papers
Entry fee: $50.00 per team
Upload:  click here

The National Federation of Music Clubs will serve as the promotional agent in securing concerts for the Ellis Piano Duo winners following the competition.

The Ellis Competition for Duo Pianists

For information - contact:
Dr. George Keck
2112 Hinson Road Unit 23
Little Rock, AR 72212
Phone: 501-747-2162
email: keckg@att.net