BGAM organizes the I Open Cathedral Competition for young conductors: applications are accepted until November 1

The Belarusian State Academy of Music organizes the First Open Cathedral Conductor Competition. The event will take place from December 9 to 11, the press service of the university told sb.by.

The main goal of the competition is to preserve and develop the traditions of the domestic conducting school, identify and support gifted and promising young conductors, assist in the implementation of creative initiatives and creative potential of students.

Students of secondary special education institutions (colleges, gymnasium-colleges of arts) and higher education of the sphere of culture of the Republic of Belarus can take part in the competition. Competition auditions are held in four categories: “Conductor of the Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments”, “Conductor of the Orchestra of Belarusian Folk Instruments”, “Conductor of the Orchestra of Wind Instruments” and “Conductor of the Chamber Orchestra”. In each nomination there are two age categories – students of secondary special education institutions and students of higher education institutions.

Competitive auditions will be held in several stages: a qualifying round by video recording, as well as I and II (final) rounds in public, in classrooms and concert halls of the Academy. Participants independently form a program of performance in accordance with the requirements, the program is executed by heart. Repetition of works from the qualifying round is not allowed.

To participate, it is necessary to send an application of the established sample to the address ork@bgam.by by November 1, 2026. More information about the rules of the competition can be found on the website of the educational institution.

The winners will be awarded diplomas and titles of laureates of I, II, III degrees and diplomas. Winners and winners of special prizes will be given the opportunity to perform and take part in creative projects at the concert stages of the Academy during the 2026/2027 academic year.