
RUBY HOLLAND FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION – VIRTUAL PLATFORM
The RHFA International Music Competition is an online competition that celebrates the talent, musicianship and artistry of our musician youths within a nurturing and virtual platform, where coaching and mentorship are of paramount importance. Welcoming applicants worldwide of all levels specified in the divisions, and genres, performance, and composition, solo and ensemble!!!
1st through 3rd place winners are given the rare and coveted opportunity of exclusive one-on-one guidance and mentorship from jurors on our internationally renowned panel of jurors. Winning contestants who attend and perform in person at the foundation’s Winner’s Concert and Gala Fundraiser Concert are eligible for entry into an additional drawing.
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Video Submission guidelines
Repertoire Requirements
Top Prize winners will be featured on the foundation’s website and social media sites with a concert portrait, and their prize-winning video.
Honorable Mention awardees i.e. 4th and 5th places winners are not eligible for the below additional prize awards.
WINNER’S GALA PERFORMANCE - ORLANDO, FLORIDA UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR TOP WINNING CONTESTANTS (PLACING 1ST. THROUGH 3RD).
Note: Only contestants who attend and perform at the foundation’s Winner’s Concert and Gala Fundraiser Concert are eligible for the below prize opportunities. A contestants can only be entered for one of the below awards
- Additional Mentorship: Contestant who won first place in the competition and earned the opportunity to participate in a one-on-one master session can now receive an additional mentorship of a 90m session. Note: schedule planned on availability of professor, and the session coordinated by RHFA office.
- International Student Award One international contestant will be chosen to receive the Dr. Chet Bahadursingh Music Scholarship Award of $1,000 towards the pursuit of music studies at an approved summer music camp OR for music studies at the college level. Benefactor for this award selects the ‘Winning Student’. Note: Contestant is selected, based on their essay submitted with their application for the competition.
- United States Student Award: One contestant from USA, with primary focus on the State of Florida will be encouraged to apply for the Mayee Leung Charitable Family Fund award scholarship of $1,000 towards the pursuit of music studies at an approved summer music camp OR for music studies at the college level. Note: This scholarship is awarded based on financial need and contestant will need to apply for this scholarship – click this link
Prize awards outlined in #2 and #3 are for soloist contest winners only, and the above has been possible due to the generous support from …
- Donations from Program Supporters
- The family of Dr. Chet Bahadursingh, USA, Guyana, and Barbados W.I.
- The Leung Charitable Family Fund, Florida USA
Apply
Applications open: January 19th
Application deadline: March 24th
Closing Date: April 7th
- Incomplete applications will disqualify the applicant(s) from being considered.
- Winner’s Announced: mid-month of July
- Grand Gala Recognition and Performance third weekend, month of October year of competition
- No exceptions are made on deadlines and the receipt of materials
- Questions may be directed to:
FAQs
Are there any fees associated with the application process, and how can I pay them?
Yes, there is a fee required to register for the competition. Please click the link below for access to fee table. For additional information, you may contact administration at: info@rubyhollandfoundation.org.
May I apply to the competition on multiple instruments and categories, or should I choose one instrument, 1 category?
Do I need to perform from memory for the audition?
Do I need a professional studio quality audio and video recording?
While you want to create the best audio/visual possible, you may use whatever device you have available to you. Keep in mind that you’ll want to use good lighting so we can see you and a quiet room with no distractions so we can hear you clearly. See instructions on how to videotape your audition performance.
Can I begin my application one day and come back the next?
When will I find out the results?
Does RHFA offer audition feedback with the results?
Is there benefit to applying even if I did not make it as a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or Honorable Mention winner?
For winners who are invited to perform at the RHFA Annual Gala event, are there other activities that are available for participants?
How do I submit my application materials, and what is the deadline for submission?
What are the criteria for judging the competition, and who are the judges?
2: Judges on the RHFA faculty are established and internationally known music professors and performers. See – www.rubyhollandfoundation.org/boardofjurors
Is attendance at the Annual Fundraiser Gala Event in Orlando, Florida mandatory for all applicants, or is it optional?
What are the prizes for each division, and what additional recognition do winners receive?
How does the Ahtram Ybur Certificate of Distinction relate to the competition?
Can international applicants participate, and are there specific tax rules for non-US residents?
If I have won a 1st place award in a previous competition, am I still eligible to apply for this one?
However, honorable mention, 2nd place, 3rd place, winners may re-apply if they have not placed 1st in that specific division.
Is there a contact email or resource for further questions and clarifications regarding the competition?
Yes, for further questions and clarifications, you can contact administration at info@rubyhollandfoundation.org