The American Prize

National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts

is the nation's most comprehensive series of online contests in the musical

and theater arts.

DEADLINES EXTENDED to October 14, 2020 for all 2020-21 contests

because of COVID (final deadline).

(See individual competitions for details.)

We are continuing to accept applications for 2020-21.

All 2019-20 results have been announced.

In response to the current crisis, we are RELAXING REQUIREMENTS for many competitions, to make it easier to apply.

Sign up to receive our free newsletter to get the latest information or simply visit the contest pages in which you have interest. (Go to "Competitions,"

in the menu bar, above.)

We at The American Prize wish all our contestants,

laureates, friends and families safety and good health

during this extraordinarily difficult time.

Please email us with questions at theamericanprize@gmail.com

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2018-19 LAUREATES:
Certificate packages continue to be mailed. Please be patient as each is prepared individually, and with care.

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The American Prize

National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts

is the nation's most comprehensive series of contests in the classical arts.

The American Prize is nonprofit, unique in scope and structure, and is

designed to evaluate, recognize and reward the best performers, ensembles and composers in the United States based on submitted recordings.

There is no live competition.

The American Prize has attracted thousands of qualified contestants from all fifty states since its founding, has awarded nearly $100,000 in prizes in all categories since 2010, and is presented annually in many areas of the performing arts.

To start, click on "Competitions" in the menu bar, above, to see the range of contests The American Prize sponsors each year.

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The American Prize:
recognizing and rewarding American excellence
in the performing arts since 2010.

* The American Prize evaluates recorded performances only (online or on disc).
* There is no live competition.
* No age limits.
* Limited repertoire restrictions.
* Separate categories based on age or education.
* Cash prizes to winners.
* Written evaluations to those who rank finalist or higher.
* Nonprofit organization.

To join our email list to receive "On TAP" our free e-newsletter, please click the link below. Questions? theamericanprize@gmail.com

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The American Prize WINNERS PAGES are being completely redesigned in 2018. Winners may be found by visiting The American Prize blog. Use the chronological navigation tool in the right hand column to find the contest
in which you have interest.

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The American Prize is delighted to announce that internationally acclaimed
Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano, SUSANNE MENTZER, has joined its distinguished panel of judges. Click "judges" to read her biography.

orchestra

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MUSICAL AMERICA honors DAVID KATZ and The American Prize:

David Katz, chief judge of The American Prize national nonprofit competitions in the performing arts, has been selected as one of Musical America's "Professionals of the Year, 2016" for his work creating and sustaining
The American Prize.

Read the full story here:
Musical America Top Professionals

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In 2015, the American Prize warmly welcomed internationally acclaimed
Metropolitan Opera dramatic soprano, SHARON SWEET, to its distinguished panel of judges. Click "judges" to read her biography.

Leonard Atherton

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ONLINE OPTIONS:

NOW—you have the option to pay application fees online—or by check, credit card or money order.

NOW—you have the option to provide online links to your audition selections, or send recordings by mail.

NOW—you have the option to fill out the application on your computer and email it directly to the office—or print out, fill by hand and send by mail.

For winners, click the winners' box:

For the latest competition updates:

The American Prize

is a series of new, non-profit national competitions in the performing arts unique in scope and structure,

providing cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition.

Each year, The American Prize rewards the best recorded performances by individual artists and ensembles

in the United States

at the professional, community/amateur, college, university, church and school levels.

You probably record your performances already.

Now it is time to win The American Prize and

receive the accolades you or your ensemble has earned.

"...in cities large and small all across the United States,

great art is being made–in schools and churches, in colleges and universities,

and by community and professional musicians, actors and composers.

The media does not always tell us about these artists, but they are there,

entertaining audiences, educating young people, and contributing

to the quality of life in the communities they serve.

It is time their work was recognized.

That is the reason for The American Prize..."

—Preamble to Creating the American Prize, (2009)

Annual Competitions

(click on each link below for complete competition information)

Evaluation by Request
Receive professional feedback about any audition DVD or CD recording, resume or other marketing/application materials, at any time during the year, by request. (There is a modest fee for this service.)

The American Prize

is a series of new, non-profit national competitions in the performing arts unique in scope and structure,

providing cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition.

Each year, The American Prize rewards the best recorded performances by individual artists and ensembles

in the United States

at the professional, community/amateur, college, university, church and school levels.

You probably record your performances already.

Now it is time to win The American Prize and

receive the accolades you or your ensemble has earned.

"...in cities large and small all across the United States,

great art is being made–in schools and churches, in colleges and universities,

and by community and professional musicians, actors and composers.

The media does not always tell us about these artists, but they are there,

entertaining audiences, educating young people, and contributing

to the quality of life in the communities they serve.

It is time their work was recognized.

That is the reason for The American Prize..."

—Preamble to Creating the American Prize, (2009)

Annual Competitions

(click on each link below for complete competition information)

Evaluation by Request
Receive professional feedback about any audition DVD or CD recording, resume or other marketing/application materials, at any time during the year, by request. (There is a modest fee for this service.)

Contests for Organizations & Ensembles:

Orchestras

Choruses

Bands/Wind Ensembles

Opera Companies

Music Theater Companies

Arts Administrators

Chamber Music Ensembles

Contests for Individuals:

Conductors

Pianists

Vocalists

Composers

Stage Directors

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The American Prize

is a series of new, non-profit national competitions in the performing arts unique in scope and structure,

providing cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition.

Each year, The American Prize rewards the best recorded performances by individual artists and ensembles

in the United States

at the professional, community/amateur, college, university, church and school levels.

You probably record your performances already.

Now it is time to win The American Prize and

receive the accolades you or your ensemble has earned.

"...in cities large and small all across the United States,

great art is being made–in schools and churches, in colleges and universities,

and by community and professional musicians, actors and composers.

The media does not always tell us about these artists, but they are there,

entertaining audiences, educating young people, and contributing

to the quality of life in the communities they serve.

It is time their work was recognized.

That is the reason for The American Prize..."

—Preamble to Creating the American Prize, (2009)

Annual Competitions

(click on each link below for complete competition information)

Evaluation by Request Receive professional feedback about any audition DVD or CD recording, resume or other marketing/application materials, at any time during the year, by request. (There is a modest fee for this service.)

Contests for Organizations & Ensembles:

Contests for Individuals:

Evaluation by Request
Receive professional feedback about any audition DVD or CD recording, resume or other marketing/application materials, at any time during the year, by request. (There is a modest fee for this service.)