Prizes & Awards

Venue:
Merkin Concert Hall in New York City: 129 W 67th Street, New York, NY 10023

Important Rules:
  - Participants cannot change the repertoire performed during their audition.
  - Participants must bring their own accompanist.
  - All jury decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
  - The VIVO International Music Competition reserves the right to make changes to this information if circumstances dictate.

1. Winners’ Concert (Second Prize Winners & Select First Prize Winners)
- Date & Time: Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 5:30 PM
- Eligibility: Open to all Second Prize winners, as well as First Prize winners who are unable to attend the January 24th concert.
Awards:
  - All performers will receive a certificate of achievement at the conclusion of the concert.
  - Monetary awards will be offered to the top three Best Performers, regardless of age group or instrumental division.


2. First Prize Winners’ Concert
- Date & Time: Sunday, January 24, 2027
- 1:00 PM: Age Group A & B
  - 5:30 PM: Age Group C & D

- Eligibility: Open to all First Prize winners
Awards:
  - All performers will be evaluated by judges during the concert.
  - Each winner will receive a certificate of achievement at the conclusion of the concert.
  - Monetary awards will be offered to Gold, Silver, and Bronze prize winners in each age group, regardless of instrumental divisions.

*** The Laureate Project (In partnership with the NV Foundation) ***
Selected laureates from this concert will receive a promotional package including:

  - Professional studio recording, audio editing, mixing, and mastering
  - Multi-camera music video production
  - Approximately 10–15 minutes of professionally produced repertoire
  - Worldwide digital distribution and release-related promotional content

  • Please note that you must bring your own accompanist.

    3. Third Prize & Honorable Mention Winners
      - Each winner will receive an electronic certificate of achievement via email.

    • If you would like to order a hard copy of your certificate, you may send an email to: info@vivomusic.org

    • Please note that shipping and handling fees will apply.