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ACMA

At the American Classical Music Awards (ACMA), our mission is to discover, encourage, and celebrate outstanding musical talent from around the world. Through this international online competition, we provide musicians with a prestigious platform to showcase their artistry, musical excellence, and interpretative skills before an international audience.

ACMA is committed to supporting the next generation of exceptional performers by creating opportunities for artistic recognition, professional development, and global exposure. The competition welcomes musicians of all nationalities and offers an inspiring environment in which emerging and established artists can share their passion for classical music.

Applications are open to pianists, vocalists, string players, wind and brass instrumentalists, percussionists, chamber ensembles, and other classical musicians across a wide range of age categories and performance levels.

As one of the highlights of the competition, selected laureates will be invited to perform at the Winners’ Gala Concert, which will take place in December 2027 at the prestigious Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City, offering an unforgettable opportunity to perform in one of the world’s most celebrated concert venues.

We warmly invite talented musicians from across the globe to become part of the American Classical Music Awards 2026 and join us in celebrating artistic excellence and the enduring beauty of classical music.

ACMA Schedule 2026

  • July 8, 2026: Registration Opens
  • August 31, 2026: Registration Deadline
  • September 5, 2026: Notifications Sent to Approved Contestants
  • September 5–9, 2026: Competition Round Applications
  • October 15, 2026: Announcement of Competition Round Winners
  • December 2027: Winners’ Gala Concert at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York City