Winners of the 2019 Marianne Liberatore Instrumental Competition

From Left to Right
First Prize: Wujin Kim, cello; Second Prize: Gerald Kim, violin; Third Prize: Avery Duer, piano

Music for Youth announces the 2021 Marianne Liberatore Instrumental Competition
​Call for Entries: Deadline January 8th, 2021
Final Live Audition at Pequot Library on Sunday, January 17th.

Music for Youth announces the Marianne Liberatore Memorial Instrumental Competition for High School instrumentalists who reside in Connecticut.  Music for Youth was the creation of Marianne Liberatore and friends with the goal of bringing classical music, professionally performed, into the lives of young people in Fairfield County.  This competition is in honor of Marianne and the gift of music she gave to our community through the Free Young Persons’ Concerts and school residency and exchange programs.  
The award for first place will be $1,000.  This year there will be also be a $350 Karl Koss Memorial Prize. The top finalist(s) will be offered an opportunity to present a solo concert in the Emerging Artists Series at Pequot Library.
 Music for Youth reserves the right to cancel this competition if we do not receive sufficient number of applications.
​How to apply
Interested high school students who reside in Connecticut can apply for this program by completing the application and including a YouTube video link of two live performances of contrasting pieces recorded within the last 6 months. This recording needs to show the hands of the musician at all times.  Up to six finalists will be selected from applicants who submit YouTube Videos to compete in the final round that will be held on January 17th at the Pequot Library in Southport CT.
 
Deadline
The application must be received by Friday, January  8th.  The applications and YouTube videos will be reviewed, and up to six finalists will be notified no later than January 11th, 2021.  Final live audition on Sunday, January 17th.  

The finals will be conducted at Pequot Library.  This event will be live but not open to the public.
 
Please write musicforyouthct@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Download application below.
You can use the Donate button below to submit your $35.00 application fee.

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