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2027 WIYAMS SOLO APPLICATION FORM


Section 1: Application Category
Which category are you applying for?
WIYAMS YOUNG ARTIST (Current undergraduate student majoring in music)
WIYAMS ARTIST (Graduate student in music or holder of a graduate degree in a music-related field)

Section 2: Personal Information

The name will appear on the certificate

Please provide a personal email address that you check regularly. School-issued email addresses should not be used for this application.

Birthday
Month
Day
Year

Section 3: Artist Profile

150–200 words

Please provide a short professional biography highlighting your musical background, education, and selected performance experience.


How did you hear about WIYAMS?

Section 4: Audition Repertoire & Video

Audition Requirements

Submit performance video recording(s) with a total duration of no more than 20 minutes. At least one complete work or movement must be under 8 minutes.


Recordings must have been made within the past 12 months and must feature the applicant as the performer. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube, and links must be provided below.


Submitted repertoire should be suitable for a formal concert performance.



Section 5: New Music Performance Opportunity — Piano Applicants Only

Human × AI Composition Project

If selected, would you be willing to perform a new solo piano work by a selected composer from the 2027 WIYAMS Human × AI Composition Project at a Washington International Young Artists Music Series concert?
Yes
No

Including the possibility of giving the piece’s world premiere. Selected pieces and pianists will be matched by WIYAMS based on artistic fit, technical level, and concert programming.


Section 6: Selection & WIYAMS Artist Designation

WIYAMS is a selective artist development program. Qualified applicants will first be selected as WIYAMS Artist Candidates.



Section 7: Application Fee

Early Bird Application (September 1 – November 1, 2026)

$95

Regular Application (November 2 – December 16, 2026)

$125

All application fees are non-refundable.

Application Completion Notice: Your application is considered complete only after both the application form and the required application fee have been successfully submitted. Applications without payment will not be reviewed. After submitting this form, you will be automatically redirected to the payment page.

Submission Agreement
Submission of this application constitutes confirmation that the applicant has read, understood, and agreed to all application requirements, policies, and terms stated above.

Section 8: Terms & Agreement

By submitting this application, the applicant confirms that all information and materials provided are accurate and complete, that the applicant is the performer featured in the submitted audition recordings, and that the applicant meets the published eligibility and application requirements for the 2027 WIYAMS Solo Application.


I have read, understood, and agree to the application requirements and Terms & Agreement.
Application Fee
$95
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