SOLO
APPLICATION
Individual Performers
Required Materials
Applicants must submit:
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One professional headshot
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Short biography (150–200 words)
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Audition video: maximum 20 minutes total, including at least one complete piece or movement under 8 minutes
Audition Video Requirements
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The video must be uploaded to YouTube, and the link must be included in the application form.
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The recording must have been made within the past 12 months.
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Video and audio quality must be clear and suitable for professional review.
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The camera angle must clearly show the performer’s face, hands, and feet throughout the performance.
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Record in a space with suitable acoustics and minimal background noise.
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Informal or casual recordings will not be accepted.
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The performer in the audition video must be the same person who will perform in the official WIYAMS concert if selected.
Repertoire Requirements
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The total submitted repertoire may not exceed 20 minutes.
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At least one complete piece or movement must be under 8 minutes.
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Applicants may submit more than one work or movement within the 20-minute limit.
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Repertoire should be suitable for a formal concert performance.
Selection & WIYAMS Artist Designation
Qualified applicants will first be selected as WIYAMS Artist Candidates.
Final performers will be selected from the candidate pool based on artistic quality, programming needs, and available performance opportunities.
After successfully completing an official WIYAMS performance, the performer will receive the title of WIYAMS ARTIST or WIYAMS YOUNG ARTIST, based on their academic status at the time of application.
Application Policies
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All application fees are non-refundable.
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WIYAMS is a selective artist development program. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection, a performance opportunity, or the award of a WIYAMS Artist title.
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Applications are evaluated based on artistic quality, programming needs, and available performance opportunities.
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Only applicants who are selected, invited to perform, and successfully complete an official WIYAMS performance will be awarded the title of WIYAMS ARTIST or WIYAMS YOUNG ARTIST, according to their academic status.
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Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all submitted materials are accurate and meet the published application requirements.
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The International Art Development and Promotion Association (IADPA) reserves the right to interpret and administer all policies related to the WIYAMS Artist Program.
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Official Partners
Partnerships are an essential part of WIYAMS. By working with universities, cultural institutions, arts organizations, and community partners, we create meaningful opportunities for WIYAMS ARTISTS while bringing high-quality performances to a broader audience.
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