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2026 BRAVO! Competition

Presented by Fontana at Epic Center, Kalamazoo MI

Mar 14 2026
2026 BRAVO! Competition

Carol Derks Studio

The BRAVO! Showcase Recital celebrates the talents of locally based student musicians who audition before a panel of professional musicians for a chance to perform in this free public recital.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Eligibility & Repertoire Requirements

The competition is open to advanced student musicians from greater Kalamazoo and the adjacent counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, St. Joseph, and Van Buren.

There is no restriction as to the styles and genres of music to be considered.
Applicants may apply as:

An individual instrumentalist or vocalist is responsible for hiring a professional pianist as needed with your piece of music.

A chamber ensemble is considered two performers or larger with all performers being within the age range of 13-18 years.
All performers meet the residency requirements listed above.
You may only submit one application/piece for a chamber ensemble.

Applicants may apply as an individual and in a chamber ensemble with two different applications.
Chamber ensembles chosen in the previous year must have at least 50% new members to qualify for a consecutive year.

ADMISSION INFO

The registration fee is $25 for each applicant to audition. We offer free admission to the performance and is open to the public.

Phone: (269) 382-7774

Email: tgorter@fontanamusic.org

Website: https://www.fontanamusic.org/bravo/

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

Additional time info:

Sunday, April 12 at 7:00 pm Winner's Showcase Recital

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Judy Jolliffe Theater located in the Epic Center downtown Kalamazoo.

There will be a reception immediately following the performance on the 2nd floor Atrium.

LOCATION

Epic Center

359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Full map and directions

 

ACGK Office Hours:

ACGK offices are open to the public Monday, 9 am to 5pm & Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.  You may also contact us at: 269.342.5059 or email us at: info@kalamazooarts.org.

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