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The 2025 Virginia Louise McClure Music Performance Competition

Sponsored by: The Paul and Linda Kahn Foundation
under the auspices of
The Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts | Jacksonville University

Open to Junior and Senior music majors

 

Application Components to be submitted online:

 

                                     1. Application Form
                                   2. Two References to be submitted directly by the references.
                                         At least one of them must be your music professor at JU.
                                     3. A shareable link to a recent audition video on Youtube.                            

The application process is closed as of

 

Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:59pm.

 

Prize and Special Recognition


1st place  -- $5,000

2nd place -- $3,000

3rdplace -- $1,000

 

The winners will receive this cash prize from the Paul and Linda Kahn Foundation.


1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Winners will also receive a certificate of recognition during the
Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts | Jacksonville University Honors Convocation.

The winners will be featured in The Winner’s Recital at Terry Concert Hall.

 

TIMELIINE

Application Deadline: Monday, February 14, 2025 (11:59pm)

Pre-screening Results Announcement: Monday, February 17, 2025

Live auditions: Monday – Friday, March 7, 2025

2025 Winners announcement: Monday April 7, 2025

Winners' Recital: Sunday, April 13, 2025, Terry Concert Hall