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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 file on youtube.
                                  

For online application, click the green box below.

 

Go to online application form

 

Application including References must be submitted online by

 

Friday, February 14, 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