NEW YORK YOUTH SYMPHONY
If you know someone who might be interested in joining our Jazz Ensemble or learning how to write their own Musical Theater songs, this is the perfect opportunity for them to check out our programs.
Jazz Ensemble - RSVP HERE
Sunday, April 6th, 6-8pm:
Open Rehearsal
Open rehearsals will be a fun opportunity to jam with the current NYYS musicians, learn more about the program, and work with Jazz Ensemble Director, Michael Thomas!
Musical Theater Songwriting - RSVP HERE
Wednesday, March 19th, 6-8pm: Prospective Student Night
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our program, chat with current students, and have a Q&A session with Director, Michael Kooman.
***(the above link isn't working; please contact NYYS directly)***
New York Youth Symphony
110 West 40th Street, Suite 505, New York, NY 10018-8517
(212) 581-5933
THE TUESDAY MORNING CLUB OF DOUGLAS TOWN, NY 2025 YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION FOR PIANO
The Tuesday Morning Music Club is a non-profit organization made up of classical instrumentalists and vocalists. Its purpose is to enhance the cultural life of its membership and the community. One of the endeavors of which we are most proud is our biennial Young Artists Competition. This year our competition is open to pianists ages 17-25 who are currently enrolled (or in the case of a H.S. senior, planning to enroll) in a course of study at an accredited College or University, leading to a degree in Music Performance or Music Education. Apply by March 24, 2025
FIRST PRIZE: $1,500 plus a concerto performance opportunity with the Northport Symphony Orchestra (Eric Mahl, Music Director)
SECOND PRIZE: $1,000
To apply, email the following information to Hiroko Nakahara at hiroko_ny@yahoo.com
1. Your name, age, address, email address and phone number
2. A video recording of two contrasting pieces. Include your name and the title of the works in your introduction
3. A short biography
Performing time will be limited to no more than ten minutes. Two contrasting selections of your choice.
After preliminary screening, the finalists will compete before the competition committee on April 22, 2025.
Competition date: April 22 (Tuesday) 2025, 11:00 a.m. Location: The Community Church of Douglaston, N.Y. 39-50 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, N.Y. 11363
BRENTWOOD INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
Brentwood School is proud to announce the launch of Brentwood International Music Competition, a prestigious event celebrating outstanding young musicians. This landmark initiative is part of our Specialist Music Program, designed to nurture exceptional talent through world-class training and partnerships with institutions such as the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Steinway & Sons.
The competition is open to all young musicians, with the opportunity to win significant monetary prizes and receive feedback from a world-renowned adjudication panel. Additionally, students who express interest in attending the School have the chance to win funded places at Brentwood School.
Prizes:
1st Place: £1000
2nd Place: £500
3rd Place: £300
After the final, a special grand prize will also be awarded, up to the value of a full-boarding bursary (£60.000 per annum).
Brentwood School, located near London, is renowned for its holistic approach to education blending academic rigour with outstanding co-curricular opportunities. Our musical programme offers over 70 public concerts annually and a diverse range of musical ensembles, from orchestras and choirs to jazz and chamber groups. Our ethos is one of excellence and inclusivity, fostering creativity, leadership, and a deep love of music.
Key Dates:
Applications open: Thursday 13th February
Submission deadline: Tuesday 1st April
Opportunity Contact:
SOUND + SCIENCE
Sound+Science is actively recruiting high school students to join its 2025 cohort.
Sound+Science is an innovative after-school program, research lab, and community in NYC for high school students interested in exploring the unique and deep connection between music, science, and technology. Through a unique curriculum, participants will explore modules like ‘The Hidden Codes in Electronic Music’, ‘From Hip-Hop to AI’, and Music Improvisation and the Evolution of the Mathematics of Computation Sound+Science, revealing the profound connections between music, technology, physics and mathematics.
Participants can look forward to Masterclass Lectures, where industry experts shed light on the confluence of music and technology and the Studio Labs, which provide a hands-on environment for participants to apply their knowledge, fostering creativity and collaboration.
Student Applications
Questions?
THE BOWERY JAZZ MESSENGERS
The Bowery Jazz Messengers is a band of 7th-12th grade musicians who perform regularly for the NYC homeless community at the Bowery Mission, the oldest mission in the U.S, providing food and shelter to millions of NY neighbors in need.
They are looking for young 7th-12th grade jazz musicians to join the program and perform at the Bowery Mission on a monthly basis. Each year as older students graduate, they look to bring in younger players, and are currently looking for bass, keyboards, sax & trumpet. Click here for more information
THE BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC - CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Advanced Chamber Orchestra for players at NYSSMA Level 5 and higher. This ensemble meets Thursdays at Bloomingdale, from 4:30 to 6 PM. Click here to apply
As part of Bloomingdale’s chamber music program, they offer to match students with other instrumentalists at their level, and provide expert coaches from Bloomingdale's outstanding instrumental and vocal faculty. Here is a link to the Chamber Music Program page, which describes how to sign up to be matched for chamber groups.
All inquiries about these programs can be directed to clchu@bsmny.org
VOICE ACADEMY NYC
Voice Academy NYC, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, offers a range of vocal training options, including private one-on-one lessons, group classes, custom workshops, onsite corporate singing lessons and vocal performance coaching for all levels, from beginner to professional. Our expert coaching staff will not only improve your voice but also prepare you for auditions, showcases, recording sessions, musicals or any live performance across various musical styles.
Our instructors are seasoned professionals with decades of experience on Broadway, as singer-songwriters, composers, pop/rock starts, jazz artists and performing musicians. With such a wealth of expertise, you can be confident that you’ve found the right school for vocal training coaching, we also offer piano, sight-reading and music-theory lessons for all students.
