Concerto and Aria Competition

The Emory University Concerto and Aria Competition is an annual showcase of the brilliant talent found in the Emory University Department of Music. It is open to undergraduate music majors (most of whom are double majors in Emory College) who prepare a memorized movement of a major concerto for their instrument or aria for voice. Each performer may not exceed 10 minutes. Students are judged on this evening’s performance only, with tone quality, intonation, rhythmic accuracy, articulation/diction, musicianship, style, memorization, and stage presence being the major factors under consideration.

The “competition” is friendly and supportive. The winner will perform with the Emory University Symphony Orchestra during its 2023–2024 season. The winner is announced the day after the competition.

Music at Emory

The Department of Music at Emory University provides an exciting and innovative environment for developing knowledge and skills as a performer, composer, and scholar. Led by a faculty of more than 60 nationally and internationally recognized artists and researchers, undergraduate and graduate students experience a rich diversity of performance and academic opportunities. Undergraduate students in the department earn a BA in music with a specialization in performance, composition, or research; many simultaneously earn a second degree in another department. True to the spirit of Emory, a liberal arts college in the heart of a research university, faculty members and ensembles also welcome the participation of non-major students from across the Emory campus.

Become a part of Music at Emory by giving to the Friends of Music. A gift provides crucial support to all music activities. To learn more, visit music.emory.edu or call 404.727.6280.