Passion Of Music 2026
26th International Young Musicians Festival
Winner’s Concert At Carnegie Hall
May 17 and June 14, 2026
Ready to perform at Carnegie Hall? Join extraordinary young musicians who reached their dream.
Instrumentalists (piano, strings, winds), vocalists, and
chamber ensembles worldwide, ages 5 to 26.
Let’s celebrate classical music.
Instrumentalists (piano, strings, winds), vocalists, and
chamber ensembles worldwide, ages 5 to 26.
Let’s celebrate classical music.
Festival Awards
Our festival recognizes exceptional talent through prestigious awards and performance opportunities. Winners receive the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall and access to world-renowned international music academies through our scholarship program.
Gold Medal
Invited To Perform At Carnegie Hall
Silver Medal
Invited To Perform At Carnegie Hall
3rd Prize
Digital Certificates of Achievement Award
Scholarships
Receive scholarships to prestigious European summer music academies. We are proud to provide scholarships to several summer academies. Among these are the International Academy of Music Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Burgos Music Festival and others. In the past we have also sponsored musicians to attend world renowned music events such as the Chopin competition, the Verbier Festival and Leeds Competition.
$1,000
Violinists
Per Academy
$1,000
Violinists
Per Academy
$1,000
Cellists
Per Academy
5 x $300
Pianists
Per Academy
How To Apply?
Please follow our simple application process. Please check application rules & regulations by clicking here.
Please note that a complete application includes:
– (1) A Registration Form; and
– (2) Registration Fee Payment.
Please note that a complete application includes:
– (1) A Registration Form; and
– (2) Registration Fee Payment.
1. How Do I Register?
Complete the Registration Form by following this link.
Please make sure that each ensemble member submits an individual registration form.
2. Do I Need To Submit a YouTube Recording?
Yes. Please make sure to include a YouTube Recording link you in your Registration Form.
3. Is there a Registration Fee for the Application?
Yes. Please make sure to pay the Registration Fee after completing the Registration Application.
4. What are the Application deadlines?
Application Deadline is March 21, 2026. Decisions are announced on March 31, 2026
5. Are there Terms & Conditions that I should review?
Yes. You may review all Terms & Conditions by following this link.