Mission statement
"Our mission is to promote and celebrate the talents of young musicians around the world by providing
them with a platform to showcase their skills and share their passion for music.
We strive to create an inclusive and supportive community that fosters growth and development for all participants.
We are committed to supporting music education and music teachers, and to inspiring the next generation of musicians to pursue their dreams."
Welcome to the 6th Annual The Stars of Summer Piano, Vocal, and Dance Competition & Festival!
The Stars of Summer Piano, Vocal, and Dance Competition & Festival is a unique platform for young musicians and dancers from around the world to showcase their talent on an international stage. We proudly offer an inclusive, single-round video submission process that ensures every participant, regardless of their location, has an equal chance to compete.
What's New in 2025:
This year, we're excited to introduce several exciting new opportunities for participants:
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Solo, Duet, and Trio Performances with Orchestra: In addition to our traditional solo, ensemble, and concerto categories, we now offer more students the chance to perform with the Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra in a collaborative and unique experience. Featuring pieces by Alexander Peskanov, including the Latin Concerto, this new opportunity will allow even more students to experience the magic of performing with a professional orchestra.
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Inaugural Dance Competition: For the first time, we are inviting dancers to participate in our competition, showcasing their talent in a variety of styles. This is a fantastic new avenue to expand the competition's cultural diversity and give young dancers the spotlight they deserve.
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New Award Categories: We're introducing a Tchaikovsky Award in addition to the established Italian, Ukrainian, and Armenian Music Awards. These categories allow participants to explore and celebrate the music of composers from different countries, and each category offers exciting prizes and recognition.
What to Expect:
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Monetary Prizes & Special Awards for the winners, including invitations to perform in prestigious productions and professional concerts.
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Live Performance at the Laureates Concert during the One World Day Celebration at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, where participants will perform in front of an audience of over 30,000 festival-goers.
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Partnership with The Global Stage: Participants have the chance to earn invitations to prestigious international finals, such as Stars of the Albion in London, UK, and BMTG INTERCONTINENTAL MUSIC COMPETITION in New York City. Winners also have the opportunity to perform in famous venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York and renowned concert halls across London.
Competition Highlights:
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Concerto Performances with Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra (including the opportunity to perform the Latin Concerto by Alexander Peskanov).
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Increased Prizes and Recognition across multiple categories, including vocal, piano, dance, and specialty categories (such as MusiCats, Tchaikovsky, and country-specific awards).
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Expanded Performance Opportunities with solo, duet, and trio categories featuring full orchestral accompaniment.
Important Dates:
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Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
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Laureates Concert (One World Day): August 24, 2025 in Cleveland's Cultural Gardens
Don't Miss This Opportunity!
This is a chance to gain recognition, improve your craft, and connect with fellow musicians, dancers, and artists from around the world. Whether you are an aspiring pianist, vocalist, or dancer, The Stars of Summer offers an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills on a global stage. Registration opens on March 10, 2025. Join us on this exciting journey of artistic growth!