November 3, 2025

Applications open.

January 30, 2026

Application deadline. All online entries must be submitted by 11:59PM EST.

Early April

Semifinalists notified by email. Semifinalists must confirm their acceptance of the invitation within 48 hours.

All applicants not selected as Semifinalists will be notified of their status. Semifinalists Announced.

Semifinalists will receive copies of the 2025 Commissioned Work in April.

April 13, 2026

Semifinalist deadline for for sending a high-resolution, digital headshot and short biography of approximately 200 words + proposed program repertoire for review and required scores.

June 4, 2026

Semifinals arrive, rehearsals begin.

June 6, 2026

10:00AM Semifinals.

June 7, 2026

3:00PM Finals and Awards.