https://www.musicalchairs.info/rss/en/mandolinThe latest Mandolin Jobs, Courses, Competitons & Instrument Sales from musicalchairs - The world's leading online resource for Classical Music Professionals.enCopyright: (C) musicalchairs 2025 see https://www.musicalchairs.info/about/terms for terms and conditions of reuse.features@musicalchairs.info (musicalchairs)Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +010060http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssMozart International Music Competition UK opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The application deadline: 1st November, 2025 Results announcement: 26th November, 2025 Apply now at: https://www.mozartcompetition.com/Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5444?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5444?ref=243Best Classical Musicians Awards Open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, and composers of all nationalities Online. The application deadline: 15th October 2025 Results announcement: 5th November 2025 Apply now at: https://www.bestclassicalmusicians.com/Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:55:18 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5443?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5443?ref=243Debussy International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The application deadline: 10th October, 2025 Results announcement: 29th October, 2025 Apply now at: www.debussycompetition.comThu, 18 Sep 2025 18:42:57 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5442?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5442?ref=243The 28th "LUIGI NONO" International Chamber Music Competition will take place at the AGAMUS Concert Hall, via La Salle 2, Grugliasco (Torino) on november 7th, 8th e 9th 2025. It is open to musicians of any nationality. Categories: CHAMBER MUSIC (born between January 1, 1992 and December 31, 2010): any group, from duo to octet (max 1 piano). SOLOISTS (born between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2010): any instrument. EXAMINERS CHAIRMAN: EMANUELE STRACCHI (Italy), pianist, composer, conductor and teacher PIER GIORGIO CARGNINO (Italy), NATANIA HOFFMAN (USA), MARCO JORINO (Italy) Application forms must be received by October 12th 2025. AWARDS: CHAMBER MUSIC: 1st PLACE: 2000 €, 2nd PLACE: 1000 €, 3dr PLACE: 500 SOLOISTS: 1st PLACE: 1200 €, 2nd PLACE: 600 €, 3dr PLACE: 300€. SPECIAL PRIZE “CONTEMPORARY MUSIC”: 500 € for the best performance of a contemporary piece, valid for both categories. SPECIAL AWARD for the best string in the SOLOISTS: concert with APS Orchestra FilarmonicTue, 16 Sep 2025 16:24:15 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5433?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5433?ref=243Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity and artistic excellence of performers. It opens to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music, there is no age limit. The application deadline: 10th October 2025 Results announcement: 29th October 2025 Website: https://www.bizetcompetition.com/Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:17:20 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5430?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5430?ref=243Concorso Musicale Internazionale "Città di Alessandria" edizione 2025. IX Edizione. Aperto a pianisti, pianoforte 4 mani, musica da camera, strumenti solisti, Canto Lirico. Giurie di livello Internazionale, premi in borse di studio e concerti premio presso le A.M.I. Associazioni Mozart Italia e altre importanti sedi.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:22:15 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5429?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5429?ref=243Beethoven Award – International Online Music Competition Applications are now open for the Beethoven Award Autumn 2025 Edition. This international competition is open to all instruments, voice, chamber ensembles, and composition. Repertoire is free – you may perform any piece by any composer. The competition follows a unique “risk-free” two-stage format: Preliminary Round – free of charge (submit your video) Final Round – optional and with guaranteed prizes Awards: ✅ Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Prizes ✅ Platinum Laureates receive a €200 cash prize ✅ Special Awards Beautiful digital diplomas, individual posters, Teacher Appreciation Diplomas International promotion of winners through the Universal Maestro Society and publication in the Winners’ Gallery Schedule (Autumn 2025 Edition): Application deadline: 17 October 2025 Preliminary results: 21 October 2025 Final Round: 25–29 October 2025 Results: 31 October 2025Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5426?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5426?ref=243Free Application until 10 October 2025 AWARDS: ⭐ABSOLUTE WINNERS ⭐FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention ⭐1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes in each category and age group. All Prizewinners: ⭐receive their diploma ⭐will receive certificates for teachers and accompanists upon request Selected Prizewinners: ⭐will be interviewed in Maestro Magazine ⭐will have their winning video published on the website ⭐will have created their own Winners web page on www.classicalmusicstars.com ⭐will have the opportunity for a subscription to medici.tv – the world’s largest classical music platform ⭐will take part in the Laureates Concert COMPETITION CALENDAR: ✅ Acceptance of applications until 10 October 2025 ✅ Preliminaries: 11-13 October ✅ Screening Results: 14 October ✅ Acceptance of entries for the final round: 14-19 October ✅ Final Round: 20-24 October ✅ Announcement of Results: 25 October 2025Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:10:30 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5424?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5424?ref=243The Beethoven International Music Competition UK is now accepting applications online! The competition welcomes all instruments, conducting, composition, voice, and chamber music for multiple categories. Application Deadline: 1st October 2025 Results Date: 21st October 2025 https://www.beethovenmusiccompetition.com/Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:38:50 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5419?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5419?ref=243Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments, conducting, composition, voice, chamber music, music videos, innovative writings. Application Deadline: 26th September, 2025 Results Date: 17th October, 2025 Visit and apply at: https://www.rameaucompetition.com/Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:31:02 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5418?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5418?ref=2434th Gabriel Fauré Music World Competition and Festival !FREE ENTRY (Preliminary Round)! CASH PRIZES AND CONCERTS. The 4th Gabriel Fauré MUSIC WORLD COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL (GFMC) is an international online classical music competition for musicians from all around the world. The goal of the Competition is to help the new generation musicians to build their international career. The 4th edition is open to musicians from all over the world. The instrument sections of the Competition are Piano, Strings, Wind Instruments, other classic Instruments, Voice, Piano 4 hands, Chamber Music, Conducting, Composition, Choir, Rock, Pop and Jazz Band, Pop Voice and other. - OCTOBER 10, 2025 – FREE ENTRY - NEW Application Deadline for Preliminary Round - OCTOBER 28, 2025 Notification of the approved Participants to FINAL ROUND - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 – Application deadline for Final Round - DICEMBER 15, 2025 ONWARDS The winning results will be announcedMon, 08 Sep 2025 19:28:50 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5417?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5417?ref=243­­*The competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, composers of all nationalities Global Genius Music Competition is an online classical music competition open to all talented musicians around the world - No Travel is Needed The application deadline: 3rd October 2025 Results announcement: 22nd October 2025 Apply now at: https://www.globalgeniusmusic.com/Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:08:58 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5406?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5406?ref=243Schubert International Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments, conducting, composition, voice, chamber music, creative videos, innovative writings. Application Deadline: 23rd September, 2025 Results Date: 11th October, 2025 Visit and apply at: https://www.schubertcompetition.com/Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:01:51 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5405?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5405?ref=243⭐ FREE ADMISSION until 25 October 2025 The BACH International Music Competition, now in its 6th edition, invites: ⭐ Composers ⭐ Ensembles ⭐ Soloist-performers of all ages and instruments ⭐ Conductors ⭐ Music videos The competition is open to musicians of all ages and backgrounds, offering a unique opportunity to share your creativity and talent with an international audience. With a wide range of categories, everyone has a chance to participate and shine. Every year we see so many talented musicians, and it’s always exciting to welcome them to the competition. Take this chance to show your music to the world and join a community of creative musicians. Enter for FREE until 25 October 2025 for a chance to reach the FINAL in early November.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:20:31 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5402?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5402?ref=243⭐FREE ADMISSION until 10 November 2025 FENIX AWARD International Music Competition invites: ⭐Soloist-performers (all instruments, all voice types) ⭐Composers ⭐Chamber Ensembles ⭐Conductors The Fenix Award is a new music competition with a mission to celebrate, inspire, recognise and reward. Join an empowering, inclusive and supportive environment that brings together musicians from around the world. ⭐ Printable diplomas & posters for Prizewinners ⭐ Absolute Winner featured in the Maestro Magazine ⭐ Platinum Winners featured on the website ⭐ Gold, Silver and Bronze Winners with valuable awards ⭐ No age limits Visit our website fenixaward.com to find out more. We will be accepting applications until 10 November 2025.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:27:37 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5401?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5401?ref=243The Los Angeles International Online Music Competition is dedicated to creating globabl opportunities to upcoming and already established musicians alike. The 1° edition 2025 is open to musicians from all over the world. The instrument categories can found on our categories page and are Piano, Strings, Wind Instruments, other classic Instruments, Voice, Piano 4 hands, Chamber Music, Conducting, Choir, Rock, Pop and Jazz Band, Pop Voice. Application Deadline: December 18, 2025 Application Fee: € 38,00 Winner Announcement: The results will be announced January 30, 2026 onwardsFri, 22 Aug 2025 19:37:14 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5383?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5383?ref=243- Online Competition (Video Selection) - Open to all nationalities and ages - Piano, Strings, Voice, Wind and Chamber Music · 51st "Paris" Grand Prize Virtuoso, a selected group of winners will receive an invitation to perform at the prestigious The Studio of The Opéra Bastille in Paris (France) on December 10-12, 2025 it's the main facility of the Paris National Opera, France's principal opera company, and considered one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world. Selected winners will receive a set of digital professional photos, a 3D sculpted medal and a certificate/diploma (for free). Application Deadline: Monday, October 20, 2025. More info: https://www.grandprizevirtuosointernationalmusiccompetition.com/Sun, 10 Aug 2025 05:16:43 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5364?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5364?ref=2438th “VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT” INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION 2025 "Winners' Concert at the Musikverein Vienna on January 10, 2026" • Voice • Piano • Strings • Winds • Percussion • Conductor • Chamber Music • Composition *The Winners' Concert, featuring the award winners, will take place at the Vienna Musikverein on January 8, 2025, accompanied by WIENER STADTORCHESTER! (Vienna City Orchestra) *Audio, video recording, and photo shoot at the concert and award ceremony. *The contest is open to musicians and composers of all nationalities Deadline: October 5, 2025Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:56:34 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5303?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5303?ref=243NEW YORK CLASSICAL MUSIC COMPETITION 4th EDITION FREE ENTRY - WE DISCOVER YOUR TALENT! INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION WITH RENOWED JURY MEMBERS Deadline: 20 OCTOBER 2025 - International Jury - Prizes and awards - Concerts opportunity #Piano Solo #Harpsichord #Organ #Accordion #Violin #Viola #Cello #Double bass #Guitar #Harp #Flute #Oboe #EnglishHorn #Clarinet #Saxophone #Bassoon #Trumpet #French Horn #Trombone #Euphonium and Tuba #Voice (S, MS, A, T, Bar, B, Countertenor) #Vibraphon and Marimba #Snare drum, Setup, Timpani, Drum set, Hands-percussion #Piano four hands #Chamber Music (Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, String Quartet, Saxophone, Quartet, Wind Quintet, Reed Quintet, Others) #Rock, Pop and Jazz Band #Pop voice #Choir #Orchestra #Conducting #Composition https://www.newyork-music-competition.com/Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:56:47 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5299?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5299?ref=243The 28th "LUIGI NONO" International Chamber Music Competition will take place at the AGAMUS Concert Hall, via La Salle 2, Grugliasco (Torino) on november 7th, 8th e 9th 2025. It is open to musicians of any nationality. Categories: CHAMBER MUSIC (born between January 1, 1992 and December 31, 2010): any group, from duo to octet (max 1 piano). SOLOISTS (born between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2010): any instrument. EXAMINERS CHAIRMAN: EMANUELE STRACCHI (Italy), pianist, composer, conductor and teacher PIER GIORGIO CARGNINO (Italy), NATANIA HOFFMAN (USA), MARCO JORINO (Italy) Application forms must be received by October 12th 2025. AWARDS: CHAMBER MUSIC: 1st PLACE: 2000 €, 2nd PLACE: 1000 €, 3dr PLACE: 500 SOLOISTS: 1st PLACE: 1200 €, 2nd PLACE: 600 €, 3dr PLACE: 300€. SPECIAL PRIZE “CONTEMPORARY MUSIC”: 500 € for the best performance of a contemporary piece, valid for both categories. SPECIAL AWARD for the best string in the SOLOISTS: concert with APS Orchestra FilarmonicSun, 06 Jul 2025 08:34:03 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5298?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5298?ref=243The 9th 4Seasons Vienna International Musician Competition – Summer Edition is an online competition open to musicians of all nationalities. Application fee: €25 International classical music competition for *KEYS (Piano, Accordion, Organ) *STRINGS (violin, viola, cello, double-bass, harp, guitar) *WINDS (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium) *VOICE (all voice types) *PERCUSSION *CHAMBER MUSIC *COMPOSITION * Three main prizes (1st, 2nd and 3rd place) * Special prizes ( Wiener Klassik Prize, Jury Special Prizes) and Honorable Mentions Prizes will be awarded. * Grand Prix Prize: The winner receives a live performance opportunity at Mozarthaus Vienna, along with an audio and video recording of the performance. * The composition must be written for a solo, duo, trio, quartet, or quintet. Application fee: €25 Submission deadline: August 31, 2025 Results announcement: September 14, 2025Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:52:30 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5284?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5284?ref=243NextGen Music Competition welcomes instrumentalists, vocalists, conductors, chamber ensembles, and composers from all around the world, regardless of nationality. At NextGen, we celebrate each musician's unique journey — recognizing not just technical skill, but also artistic expression, progress, and dedication. Our goal is to create an encouraging space where artists feel empowered to pursue their passion, proudly share their achievements, and stay inspired to continue growing with confidence and determination. - All levels are welcome - Wide variety of music categories. - No age limit Several competitions during the year: Deadlines: SEPTEMBER,25th 2025 OCTOBER,25th 2025 NOVEMBER,25th 2025 DECEMBER,28th 2025 Apply now at: https://www.nextgenmusiccompetition.comSun, 08 Jun 2025 16:26:48 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5233?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5233?ref=243Aims of competition: • Creating the opportunity for all age performers to present themselves on the international music scene. • Promotion of talented musicians, vocalists and conductors. • Promotion of musical performance. The competition is for musicians, vocalists, conductors, choirs, chamber or vocal ensembles. All ages Money Prize Live Award Ceremony and Concert in Greece Repertoire: Free choice 2-7 minutes Early Bird Subscription by 31.07.2025: 35€ per participation Organized by COLIBRI Arts and Music (non profit civil law company)Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:14:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5210?ref=243https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5210?ref=243