Cafritz Young Artist Program: Pianists (2022-23)

This application closed on Sunday October 31, 2021.

Please note: this application is for PIANISTS ONLY. If you are interested in applying as a SINGER, please fill out the SINGER application.

Step 1: Apply by October 31, 2021.
Step 2: The panel will notify candidates of first-round virtual auditions by November 23, 2021.
Step 3: Virtual auditions will take place January 3-7, 2022. Candidates are also able to audition live in DC during this period with proof of vaccination.
Step 4: Notifications of live finalist auditions will be sent shortly after the completion of virtual auditions. A select number of candidates will be invited to audition live in DC with proof of vaccination during January 24-27, 2022.

Please contact The Cafritz Young Artist Program at CYA@kennedy-center.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

First Name*

Last Name*

Professional Name (if different)

How old are you?*

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*

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Primary Phone*

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Secondary Phone

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E-mail Address*

Are you a US citizen or a US green card holder?*

Non-US citizens, non-US Green Card holders, and current US visa holders should contact CYA@kennedy-center.org before applying.

Yes

Artistic AffiliatesPlease list the teachers and coaches with whom you have worked.

Master classes/workshops

Languages studied (specify language and how many years)

Conducting/Prompting Training or Experience

Other relevant training

Do you play any other musical instruments? If so, for how long?

Awards

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Apprentice programs in which you have participated

Opera Productions

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Operas Studied

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How did you learn about the Cafritz Young Artists?

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Washington National Opera website

YAP Tracker

Teacher Recommendation*

School/Other Training Program*

Other*

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References

Please give details of three musical authorities (directors, conductors, coaches, teachers) with whom you have worked and who may act as references. Only one of your references may be a piano teacher.

1. Name*

Affiliation*

Phone

E-mail

2. Name*

Affiliation*

Phone

E-mail

3. Name*

Affiliation*

Phone

Please upload your resume.*

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Headshot*

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Audio Selections*

Please upload at least three contrasting recordings (audio and/or video) for consideration. Video recordings can be the same as audio recordings as long as there are at least three contrasting audio/video recordings altogether. Some of the recordings should include collaboration with a singer. Please do not upload more than six files in total or your form will not submit. Minimum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 3. Maximum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 5.

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Video Selections*

Minimum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 3. Maximum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 5

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Would you be interested in possible conducting opportunities within the program?*

Yes

Have you applied to the Cafritz Young Artist Program before?*

Yes

If you answered yes, when?

Have you auditioned for the Cafritz Young Artist Program before?*

Yes

If you answered yes, when?