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Philadelphia International Music Camp and Festival
Spring Virtual Concerto Competition
Deadline: April 30th, 2023
The Philadelphia International Music Camp & Festival (PIMF), featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, has been hosting live international competitions for nearly 25 years.
In 2020, PIMF launched a semi-annual Virtual Concerto Competition – welcoming hundreds of talented musicians from throughout the United States and around the world to compete online.
Winners of each division: Junior Division (Ages 6-11), Young Artists Division (Ages 12 – 15), Senior Division (Ages 16 – 19) receive partial scholarships to the Philadelphia International Music Festival. The Grand Prize Winner receives FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP. All division winners are awarded an invitation to perform in the annual PIMF WINNERS CIRCLE, which regularly includes performances from Principal Players from The Philadelphia Orchestra.
PIMF awards over $20,000 in scholarships in each virtual competition!
Submission must be uploaded by Midnight EST, April 30th, 2023.
Winners will be announced on May 20th, 2023.
Three Age Divisions
Three age divisions. Students 6 – 19 years of age. Over $20,000 in scholarships* awarded. Three performance opportunities awarded.
First 25 submissions in each age division receive an automatic $150 scholarship* towards any PIMF 2023 Summer Program!
*Scholarships may not be combined with any other PIMF scholarships or financial aid.
Junior Division
Six to Eleven (6-11) Years of Age.
First Prize: $1200 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
First Prize: $1200 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Junior Division
Six to Eleven (6-11) Years of Age.
First Prize: $1200 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Submit Here
First Prize: $1200 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Young Artists Division
Twelve to Fifteen (12-15) Years of Age.
First Prize: $1500 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
First Prize: $1500 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Young Artists Division
Twelve to Fifteen (12-15) Years of Age.
First Prize: $1500 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Submit Here
First Prize: $1500 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Senior Division
Sixteen to Nineteen (16-19) Years of Age.
First Prize: $1800 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
First Prize: $1800 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Senior Division
Sixteen to Nineteen (16-19) Years of Age.
First Prize: $1800 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Submit Here
First Prize: $1800 Scholarship to PIMF 2023 and an invitation to perform in the PIMF Winner's Circle Concert in Philadelphia, PA
Second Prize: $750 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Third Prize: $450 Scholarship to PIMF 2023
Submission Requirements:
One movement of a concerto of choice must be submitted with each entry.
Performances may be accompanied or unaccompanied.
Video submission required. Audio-only submissions will not be accepted.
Video must be readily accessible. YouTube link is highly recommended. Be sure link is marked “Public” before submitting.
Videos must be unedited “single take” video recordings. Multiple recordings may not be “spliced” together.
Submission must be received by Midnight EST on April 30th, 2023.
About Our Adjudicators
The Adjudication Board at the Philadelphia International Music Festival annually includes some of the most outstanding musicians in the classical world. Past adjudication board members have included Marc Rovetti, Assistant Concertmaster, The Philadelphia Orchestra; Kimberly Fisher, Principal Second Violin, The Philadelphia Orchestra; Hai-Ye Ni, Principal Cello, The Philadelphia Orchestra; Boris Allakhverdyan, Principal Clarinet, Los Angeles Philharmonic; Yu Xi Wang, Pianist, Curtis Institute of Music; and many others.
2022 Fall Competition Winners
PIMF Virtual Concerto Competition Winners:
Grand Prize Winner: Celicia Thendean, Piano (Will be attending the June 2023 Piano Program at PIMF)
Overall Runner Up: Yidi Ding, Piano
Division I
First Prize: Yidi Ding, Piano
Second Prize: Maxwell Brown, Violin
Third Prize: Qi Ye Kingsley Chen, Piano
Division II
First Prize: Celicia Thendean, Piano
Second Prize: Rubi Lee, Violin
Third Prize: Yxing Guo, Violin
Honorable Mention: Joshua Lee, Violin
Division III
First Prize: Julia Wang, Piano
Second Prize: Jun Shimada, Piano
Third Prize: Ian Chen, Viola