YOUNG ARTIST

The Young Artist Division of the Chicago International Violin Competition is dedicated to nurturing and celebrating the musical talent of young violinists. Participants are able to showcase their skills through video performances submitted online. CVC provides a supportive and encouraging environment where young musicians can gain valuable performance experience, receive constructive feedback from renowned judges, and be inspired by their peers on the world’s stage.

Info

Ages – 7-17yrs

Entry Fee – $200

Competition Date – Nov 17, 2024 (competition material)

Registration Deadline – Oct 31, 2024 (entry form & fee)

Awards

1st Prize – $1500

2nd Prize – $1000

3rd Prize – $500

Chicago International Violin Competition – Young Artist Division – submit two (2) Performance Videos – one (1) Concerto and one (1) Solo or Showpiece from the required repertoire list below. How to Submit CVC Material… 

Repertoire 2024

CONCERTOS (pick one)
  • Beriot – Concerto #1
  • Bruch – Scottish Fantasy, 1st Movt
  • Glazunov – Concerto, 1st Movt (end #26)
  • Goldmark – Concerto, 1st Movt
  • Lalo – Symphonie Espagnole, 1st Movt
  • Mozart – Concerto #4, 1st Movt
  • Walton – Concerto #1, 1st Movt
SOLO / SHOWPIECES (pick one)
  • Bach – Partita #2 D-Minor, Sarabande
  • Bloch – Nigun
  • Dinicu-Heifetz – Hora Staccato
  • Dvorak – Romance
  • Gershwin-Heifetz – Porgy and Bess, ‘It Ain’t Necessarily So’
  • Pärt – Fratres
  • Saint-Saens – Havanaise

*** No alternative or substitute pieces will be permitted ***

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Chicago International Violin Competition - Young Artist Division CVC RESULTS

Contestants are evaluated in two rounds (Preliminary & Final Rounds) based on performance criteria and compliance with CVC guidelines. Preliminary Round results are announced two (2) weeks following the Competition Date, and Final Round results are announced two (2) to three (3) weeks after the conclusion of the Preliminary Round. Results for Preliminary & Final Rounds Announced on CVC’s Social Media.

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  • Eligibility – Chicago International Violin Competition Young Artist Division contestants must be between ages 7-17 on the competition date, no exceptions. All previous contestants, outside of the 1st prize winner are eligible to compete
  • No contestants will be enrolled in the competition before the registration fee is received. After registration, there are no refunds for cancellation or videos not submitted by the competition date 
  • CVC reserves the right to accept or deny any contestant’s material based on merit and eligibility. Contestants not meeting CVC performance standards will not advance beyond the preliminary round, and their performances will not be featured on the CVC YouTube channel or social media platforms
  • All Performances can be viewed on CVC’s YouTube and Facebook Pages

  • CVC reserves all rights for all Chicago Violin Competition produced and submitted media content