Important Dates

The online application form will be available, and applications will begin to be accepted.

Early Bird application fee is $80/entry and the deadline is May 1, 2022. For multiple entries, submit separate applications. 

A complete application includes the application form, fee, preliminary video, and sign of release indicating that by participating in HIMC’s auditions you agree to allow HIMC to use your picture, video, and name in its advertising (release form will be sent all chosen for finals round). Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

A panel of judges will view applicant videos and select those whom they feel would best represent HIMC. 

Regular application fee is $80/entry and the deadline is June 1, 2022. For multiple entries, submit separate applications. 

A complete application includes the application form, fee, preliminary video, and sign of release indicating that by participating in HIMC’s auditions you agree to allow HIMC to use your picture, video, and name in its advertising (release form will be sent all chosen for finals round). Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

A panel of judges will view applicant videos and select those whom they feel would best represent HIMC. 

Preliminary videos are due on June 8, 2022 at 11:59PM.

Applicants who are chosen for the final round will be notified by email and have their names and audition times posted at www.musichouston.org by 11:59 PM on July 1, 2021. 

1. The Finals will be held on August 6, 2021 from 9 AM (CST). The finals will be an online competition featuring the musicians chosen from the preliminary round.

2. All finalists will join the Zoom meeting (the link will be provided) to livestream their performance to the judges. 

3. The finalists have the option to record their performance by themselves (advice: choose a setting with good room acoustics and lighting) or perform in a recording studio. Houston applicants will be eligible to record at the Vivace International School of Music. 

4. Performances will be judged on musicianship, stage presence, and audience appeal. The judges’ decision will be final. Judges will provide comments.

5. All applicants, sponsors and audience with tickets will receive the email for the vote of Audience Prize. 

6. Results from the final round will be announced at the end of the day.

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NOTE: We will require all finalists recording by themselves to have a secondary device in case of serious internet connection issues. The recording must include the host's voice for authenticity.

Throughout the day, there will be workshops and two 1-hour jury masterclasses available for ALL finalists to attend. Speakers for the workshops include an undergraduate music school student and a music school graduate.

The competition will conclude with the Winner's Concert; all winners, including honorable mentions, will perform live via Zoom.

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* Music Houston reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time.