The ACMS faculty believes that well-run youth music competitions can have a positive effect on young musicians. They provide a much needed showcase for young people doing great things in music, when combined with excellent technical and musical preparation. Competitions can be a crucial resource for assessing progress and serve as a valuable way for students to meet and hear their peers.

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Here are the top regional and national events that we support and send competitors to, in order to engage with new audiences.