Laureate Gala Auditions
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Accepting SCORES by living Composers
THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply
Seven Laureate Gala Concerts at
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Composers submit scores
for consideration to be
included in the program
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November 24, 2025, at 7:00pm
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November 25, 2025, at 7:00pm
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February 16, 2026, at 7:00pm
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February 19, 2026, at 7:00pm
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April 28, 2026, at 7:00pm
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June 28, 2026, at 1:00pm
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June 30, 2026, at 7:00pm
The Gala concerts at Weill Recital Hall
at Carnegie Hall are video recorded
Composers whose pieces are selected will receive:
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Memorabilia, including posters, certificates, and digital promotional materials
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A full-color concert brochure (digital and printed)
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Complimentary tickets to the event
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An invitation for an interview with Steve Robinson, world-renowned producer of classical music radio shows
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Professional photos from the concert
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Archival video of the concert (with usage restrictions)
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Letters of recommendation and other support (available upon request for grant applications, college admissions, and other programs/competitions)
THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply
Composers are invited to submit scores for consideration to be included in the program.
Accepted works*:
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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (18 PLAYERS)
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STRING QUARTET (to be performed by the Lehner Quartet of Bayberry String Quartet)
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SOLO INSTRUMENTS (with or without accompaniment)
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VOICE (with or without accompaniment)
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DUOS/TRIOS
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VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
*Note: No prepared piano, percussion, or electronics
Composers may only submit scores for which they own copyrights.
It is the composer’s responsibility to ensure complete compliance with all relevant copyrights rules and regulations.
By submitting the score, the composer acknowledges that the piece can be performed and broadcast publicly without any copyright-related charge or claim.
THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply
Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.org. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016.
A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives.
In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250
Piano and Composition
"It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants.
I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!"
~James Adler, Pianist and Composer
Photo: Frank Gimpaya
iClassical Academy
AWARDS
iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards
to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions
We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music
Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience
iClassical Academy is based in Netherland/Italy
Judges provide feedback to all Composers who submit a score, either as written comments, or during a virtual session by arrangement.
To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here
Fees*
Application fee
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$75 per score submission. Composers may submit multiple compositions for consideration
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Live Audition requirement is waived for Composers
Performance/production costs (if selected to perform at the Gala) depend on the type of presentation and the length of performance segment.
Orchestral composition fee includes two rehearsals (recorded & broadcast) and performance, in addition to services listed above.
This is a production project, performance fees apply.
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