Online auditions are open to instrumentalists (piano, strings, winds), vocalists, and chamber ensembles of all nationalities and are divided into the age categories:

Group A: Age 5 – 6
Group B: Age 7 – 8
Group C: Age 9 – 10
Group D: Age 11 – 12
Group E: Age 13 – 14
Group F: Age 14 – 15
Group G: Age 16 – 18
Group H: Age 18 – 26

Recorded performances need be sent as a link to YouTube.

Festival participants need to perform one piece (an additional selection of 2nd piece is optional) from a standard repertory from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern Era and performed from memory. Sonata/Sonatina movement or a part of another cyclic form (Suite, Prelude & Fugue, etc.) is also acceptable.

Soloists must perform selections from memory. Ensembles and duet groups may use the score.

An unedited video of the performance sent to us as a YouTube link. Edited video will not be accepted.

Make sure that the video is set to either PUBLIC or UNLISTED on Youtube.

Private links on YouTube can not be opened and hence will not be accepted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the video link can be opened.

The recording must be clearly labeled with your name.

All applicants must perform from memory (except Ensemble) and no-repeats.

YouTube recording should be a fair representation of the Applicant’s abilities.

The recordings are not required to be of professional quality.

The recording must be free of background noise and distortion.

Performers MUST be wearing appropriate attire with a professional setting background.

Performers wearing inappropriate attire (in either round/live or recorded categories) will be disqualified. This includes but is not limited to jeans, sportswear, t-shirts, sneakers, ripped or torn items, etc.

Application fees and Recital Participation Fee are non-refundable under any circumstances.

In the event of an unforeseen catastrophic event, all live concert events will be rescheduled, and all recorded events will be re-released.

The decision of the jury is final with no appeal.

AADGT and will not respond to questions about other applicants or regarding their submissions.

All information provided to us will be safe-guarded by privacy regulations.

AADGT reserves the right to make any amendments to its rules and regulations for festivals, competitions, scholarships and any other programs or events.

The award of prizes, trophies and cash awards are entirely subject to the discretion of the Jury.

The Jury may withhold prizes if the performances are not up to the expected standards.

All the information provided to AADGT, the festival must be truthful regardless of the medium of submission or communication to AADGT such as but not limited to our website, via the application form or by any other means of written or oral communication.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information and mailing address.

AADGT and The Festival are not responsible for lack of communication with the applicant or unsuccessful delivery of medals/trophies and prizes due to incorrect correspondence information provided by the applicant.

By submitting an application to our festival, competitors automatically agree to abide by all rules and regulations set by the Festival Committee.

Application fees and Recital participation Fee are non-refundable under any circumstances.

In the event of an unforeseen catastrophic event, all live concert events will be rescheduled, and all recorded events will be re-released.