Radda Rise hosts its annual international strings competition in the second half of the year, open to violinists, violists, cellists, and double bassists of all nationalities ages 34 and younger. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline.

Apply early to receive your review round feedback video, refine your performance, and optionally resubmit updated recordings before the final deadline. For those who choose to resubmit, jurors only evaluate the second-round recordings, ensuring all performances are judged at their best.

Open to violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists of all nationalities, ages 34 and under. The perfect opportunity to prepare for auditions, gain valuable competition experience, and elevate your performance skills with feedback from distinguished jurors.

Applicants must prepare two contrasting solo works that highlight both technical mastery and artistic depth. Contrasts may be drawn from tempo, character, or musical era.

• Performance from memory is required.
• Single movements or complete multi-movement works may each be considered one piece.
• May be accompanied or unaccompanied.
• Recommended total performance durations (submissions may be shorter or longer, though jurors may not review beyond these times):
  • Category 1 (9 years old and under) – up to 7 minutes
  • Category 2 (10-13 years old) – up to 12 minutes
  • Category 3 (14-17 years old) – up to 15 minutes
  • Category 4 (18-34 years old) – up to 20 minutes
• Original compositions and improvisations are not accepted.
• Repeats are discouraged.
• Applicants must upload clear, legible PDF scores with minimal markings, submitted as a single continuous file for each work. Each file should include the composer’s name, full title, and applicable work numbers.

The Radda Rise International String Competition is designed so that every applicant grows as an artist. Your journey begins with a personalized video review from a professional string player, offering insights that can transform your interpretation, technique, and musical voice. Early applicants have the opportunity to refine and resubmit their recordings before the judging stage, giving them valuable extra time to perfect their performances.

Every string player also receives a custom-crafted or professionally revised biography to elevate their presentation, along with a one-hour mentorship session with the competition director to discuss artistic goals, career direction, and next steps. Selected performers may be invited to additional private mentorship sessions with members of our distinguished jury.

Competition winners receive cash prizes and unlimited mentorship sessions with the competition director, with custom-built artist websites awarded to select winners in the teenage and adult categories.

Whether you are stepping onto the international stage for the first time or building on an established career, Radda Rise offers an experience that extends far beyond prizes — one that invests in your artistry for the long term.

Two-stage process designed for growth and excellence. The competition is fully online and centered on helping each string player present their best possible performance to the jury.

• 1) Application & submission — Submit two contrasting solo works via video, along with PDF scores and short‑answer responses. Performances may be longer or shorter than the recommended timeframes, though jurors may not listen past the suggested limits.
• 2) Review round — All applicants receive personalized video feedback from a professional string player. Early applicants may refine and resubmit before the final deadline. Resubmissions received after the final deadline cannot be considered.
• 3) Final judging — Jurors evaluate all applicants individually and independently, without consulting each other, prior to the deliberation meeting. They receive each applicant’s videos and score PDFs; short‑answer responses are included as background context to help jurors understand the artist and consider potential mentorship. If you resubmit, jurors will only receive and evaluate your second‑round recordings. Evaluations focus on tone and sound quality, intonation, bow control and technique, musicality and style, interpretation, and overall artistic communication. Jurors then meet to discuss results and select prizewinners.

Radda Rise hosts its annual international vocal competition in the first half of the year, open to vocalists of all nationalities ages 9 years old and older. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline.

Apply early to receive your review round feedback video, refine your performance, and optionally resubmit updated recordings before the final deadline. For those who choose to resubmit, jurors only evaluate the second-round recordings, ensuring all performances are judged at their best.

Open to singers ages 9 and up of all nationalities. Designed for rising artists ready to elevate their artistry and for seasoned performers seeking to expand their careers, strengthen resumes, and gain international recognition.

Applicants must prepare contrasting solo songs that display vocal range, artistry, and stylistic versatility. Works may be from Classical or Musical Theatre repertoire, in any language, unless otherwise specified.

• Performance from memory is required.
• Recommended total performance durations (submissions may be shorter or longer, though jurors may not review beyond these times):
  • Category 1 (9–12 years old) – Two contrasting songs, up to 7 minutes total
  • Category 2 (13–15 years old) – Two contrasting songs, up to 10 minutes total
  • Category 3 (16–18 years) – Two or three contrasting songs, up to 12 minutes total
  • Category 4 (19 years old and older) – Three contrasting songs, up to 15 minutes total (must include at least one song in a language other than English and one from the Musical Theatre genre)
• Original compositions and improvisations are not accepted.
• Applicants must upload clear, legible PDF scores with minimal markings, submitted as a single continuous file for each work. Each file should include the composer’s name, full title, and applicable work numbers.

The Radda Rise International Vocal Competition is designed so that every applicant grows as an artist. Your journey begins with a personalized video review from a professional vocalist, offering insights that can transform your interpretation, technique, and artistic expression. Early applicants have the opportunity to refine and resubmit their recordings before the judging stage, giving them valuable extra time to perfect their performances.

Every singer also receives a custom-crafted or professionally revised biography to elevate their presentation, along with a one-hour mentorship session with the competition director to discuss artistic goals, career direction, and next steps. Selected performers may be invited to additional private mentorship sessions with members of our distinguished jury.

Competition winners receive cash prizes and unlimited mentorship sessions with the competition director, with custom-built artist websites awarded to select winners in the teenage and adult categories.

Whether you are stepping onto the international stage for the first time or building on an established career, Radda Rise offers an experience that extends far beyond prizes — one that invests in your artistry for the long term.

Two-stage process designed for growth and excellence. The competition is fully online and centered on helping each singer present their best possible performance to the jury.

• 1) Application & submission — Submit the required number of contrasting solo songs via video, along with PDF scores and short‑answer responses. Performances may be longer or shorter than the recommended timeframes, though jurors may not listen past the suggested limits.
• 2) Review round — All applicants receive personalized video feedback from a professional vocalist. Early applicants may refine and resubmit before the final deadline. Resubmissions received after the final deadline cannot be considered.
• 3) Final judging — Jurors evaluate all applicants individually and independently, without consulting each other, prior to the deliberation meeting. They receive each applicant’s videos and score PDFs; short‑answer responses are included as background context to help jurors understand the artist and consider potential mentorship. If you resubmit, jurors will only receive and evaluate your second‑round recordings. Evaluations focus on vocal tone and technique, diction and language accuracy, musicality and style, interpretation, and overall artistic communication. Jurors then meet to discuss results and select prizewinners.