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2019 Astral National Auditions: Application Deadline March 6

Astral | Thursday January 24, 2019

Philadelphia, PA–Through March 6, 2019, Astral Artists is accepting applications for its 2019 Astral National Auditions. An independent panel will screen applicants anonymously. Those who pass this preliminary round will be invited to Philadelphia in late May to audition live for an esteemed panel of leading musicians, conductors, agents, and industry leaders.

The Astral National Auditions are a 3-round process. Round 1 is the online application;
Round 2 is the live audition in Philadelphia, and Round 3 is in-person interviews for finalists from Round 2.

Live Auditions
Tuesday, May 28: Voice
Wednesday, May 29: Solo Piano
Thursday, May 30: Solo Woodwinds, Brass & Small Wind Ensembles
Friday, May 31: Solo Strings & Small String Ensembles

Application & Audition Guidelines
For a complete description of the 2019 Astral National Auditions guidelines, visit our application guide.

About the Astral National Auditions
Each year Astral auditions strings, small chamber ensembles, piano, woodwinds, brass, and voice applicants for a spot on its esteemed program of approximately 25 musicians. National Auditions Winners receive customized career development mentorship, a full complement of marketing materials, superior performance opportunities, community partnerships experience, artistic exploration, and networking with top professionals in the field.