NCFMC Young Artist Biennial Auditions and Awards

(Auditions will occur in even numbered years only)

PURPOSE OF THE YOUNG ARTIST AUDITIONS:
To promote outstanding young artists who are preparing for a concert career.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Open to young artists who are prepared for a concert career in four classifications: Piano, String Instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass), Woman’s Voice and Man’s Voice. Voice entrants must be at least 25 but not 36, Instrumentalists must be at least 20 but not 29 by June 1 of the audition year. Entrants must be US Citizens and not be nor have been under professional management.

AWARDS:
First Place Prize of $1500.00 in each classification and a performance at a biennial convention
Second Place Prize of $500.00 in each classification.
All awards are at the discretion of Judges and Young Artist Chairman.

AUDITIONS:
The date, time and place for auditions will be announced by the chairman.

ENTER THE AUDITIONS BY USING THE NCFMC YOUNG ARTIST ENTRANT INFORMATION SHEET AND APPLICATION FORM BELOW.

Young Artist Chairman:
Joel Adams
301 Fayetteville Street
Apt. 3108
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
919-630-5125
Email: info@ncfmc-music.org

Forms

Pay Fees + Dues / Donate




Membership Applications

Junior Clubs Membership:
Word document | PDF document

Senior Clubs Membership:
Word document | PDF document

Individual Membership:
Word document | PDF document

Events

Capital Area Royalty Auditions
March 22, 2026
Hopper Piano Company
Zina Astrakhan, Chair
lynnwilemon@yahoo.com

Piedmont Royalty Auditions
March 28, 2026
First UMC - Hickory
March 1 deadline for entries
Chad Leatherman, Chair
chad_leatherman@yahoo.com

State Finals Auditions
April 18, 2026
UNC Greensboro
Lynn Wilemon, Chair
lynnwilemon@yahoo.com

Junior Awards Day
May 9, 2026
Western Avenue Baptist Church
Statesville, NC
Lynn Wilemon, Chair
lynnwilemon@yahoo.com

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