Emory Concerto and Aria Competition

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2025–2026 Emory Department of Music
Free Event/No Tickets Required

The Emory University Concerto and Aria Competition is an annual showcase of the brilliant talent found in the Emory University Department of Music. It is open to undergraduate music majors (most of whom are double majors in Emory College) who prepare a memorized movement of a major concerto for their instrument or aria for voice. Each performer may not exceed ten minutes. Students are judged on this evening’s performance only, with tone quality, intonation, rhythmic accuracy, articulation/diction, musicianship, style, memorization, and stage presence as the major factors under consideration.

The “competition” is friendly and supportive. The winner will perform with the Emory University Symphony Orchestra during its 2026–2027 season. The winner is announced the day after the competition.

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