The Royal Foundation of Music and Arts

The Royal Foundation of Music and Arts 501c3 non-profit organization, USA.
•Music Festivals & Competitions
•Performing Arts Presenter
•Music Education Program

06/18/2026

Due to a wonderful response and a high volume of applicants, we are pleased to open the 2nd Edition - WORLD STAGE TOUR Music Competition 2026.

We want to ensure more talented artists have the opportunity to share their music, and we are grateful for the community’s incredible support.

Please note that this edition represents the final opportunity to perform at Harvard University.

🏆The Opportunity:
✨Masterclasses: Learn from esteemed faculty members from Harvard University and the New England Conservatory (limited availability).
✨Winner’s Concert: Selected performers will take the stage at the historic Sanders Theatre at Harvard University on February 13th.

📅 Important Dates:
• October 1st: Application Due
• October 30th: Online Competition

We look forward to hearing your music and welcoming a new group of exceptional musicians to this unique stage.

🔗 Official website will be announced soon

06/16/2026

🎼 Global Philharmonic Competition Finals Successfully Conclude in Los Angeles

The Finals of the Global Philharmonic Competition were recently held at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, bringing together an outstanding group of young musicians from a broad range of disciplines.

Over the years, Global Philharmonic has provided a platform for young musicians to showcase their artistry, engage in meaningful musical exchange, and pursue continued artistic development. The competition has welcomed distinguished faculty members from renowned institutions, including the Colburn School and the The Juilliard School, to serve on its jury panels.

Through its competition, festival programs, masterclasses, and performance opportunities, Global Philharmonic continues to support emerging artists in gaining valuable musical and professional experience.

This year’s competition attracted an exceptionally strong field of participants, with more than one hundred finalists advancing across a wide range of disciplines, including voice, woodwinds, strings, chamber music, and piano.

Attention now turns to the upcoming Global Phil Music Festival this August.
Outstanding prize winners from this year’s competition will be invited to perform at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The performance will provide these young artists with an opportunity to share their musicianship with a wider audience in one of Los Angeles’s most celebrated concert venues.

The August festival will also feature an exciting series of educational programs led by department chair and faculty from the Colburn School, alongside artists from the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Participants will have the opportunity to attend masterclasses, lectures, workshops, and private lessons while engaging with leading performers and educators in the field.

We look forward to welcoming this year’s distinguished award recipients to Los Angeles in August and celebrating their continued artistic growth and achievements.

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06/13/2026

Global Philharmonic Music Competition – Los Angeles Finals

The Los Angeles Finals of the Global Philharmonic Music Competition will officially open on June 14at the Colburn School.

All competition winners will participate in the Global Philharmonic Music Festival and Concert series that takes place August 13–15 at the Colburn School and Walt Disney Concert Hall, featuring performances by distinguished artists and emerging talents from across the globe.

We look forward to welcoming exceptional musicians from around the world and celebrating the power of music together in Los Angeles.

06/10/2026

🎼 World Stage Tour Music Competition 2026 Successfully Concludes

The 2026 World Stage Tour Music Competition has successfully concluded.

The New York Division was held at the National Opera Center, while the Los Angeles Division took place at The Colburn School. We extend our sincere gratitude to our distinguished jury members and artistic advisors from The Juilliard School, The Colburn School, the New York Philharmonic, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, whose expertise and dedication contributed greatly to the success of this year’s competition.

With more than 1000 participants joining both the live and global online divisions, the competition showcased an exceptional level of artistry and musicianship. The outstanding performances presented throughout the event were truly inspiring. Given the high level of competition, we warmly congratulate all prize winners and commend every participant for their dedication, hard work, and artistic achievement.

We are excited to welcome our laureates to the Winners’ Concert at Sanders Theatre in February 2027, with additional masterclasses and lectures led by faculty from Harvard University and New England Conservatory.

Special thanks to our distinguished jury and artistic leadership team: Henry Gronnier, Micah Yui, Hui Wu, Anthony Cardella, Henry Chen, Andrew Hsu, Claire Kim, En Chi Cheng, and Peter Fang.

We also extend our gratitude to all participants, teachers, parents, and partners for making this international celebration of musical excellence possible.

✨ Applications for the second edition of the World Stage Tour Music Competition are now open. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of outstanding young artists.


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06/08/2026

Wrapping up an unforgettable experience at the World Stage Tour Music Competition 2026 in Los Angeles! The stage was alive with energy, talent, and passion as our young performers delivered inspiring performances. Congratulations to everyone who took part in this incredible celebration of music!

We are so deeply grateful to our phenomenal jury panel and leadership team for their invaluable expertise and dedication to guiding these rising talents

🌟 Road to Harvard University
Our extraordinary LA laureates are officially headed to Sanders Theatre, Harvard University (February 2027)! We cannot wait for an inspiring weekend of Winners’ Concerts, masterclasses, and lectures with distinguished faculty from Harvard and the New England Conservatory.

To every participant, teacher, and parent who made this celebration of music possible—thank you for sharing your journey with us.

Special thanks to our jury committee:
•Henry Gronnier— Chair, String Department; Violin Faculty and Chamber Music Faculty, The Colburn School; Jury Director, Strings Division, World Stage Tour
• Micah Yui — Piano Faculty and Chamber Music Faculty, The Colburn School; Jury Director, Piano Division, World Stage Tour
• Hui Wu — Piano Faculty, The Colburn School; Jury Member, World Stage Tour
• Tony Cardella — Group Piano Faculty, The Colburn School; Jury Member, World Stage Tour
• Henry Chen — Cello Faculty, The Colburn School; Jury Member, Strings Division, World Stage Tour
• Peter Fang — Director of Education and Festivals, The Royal Music Festival; Artistic Director, The Royal Music Foundation

Our second edition of the Online Competition is now open! Apply now to join our exceptional concert and educational experiences.


06/07/2026

The New York Division of the 2026 World Stage Tour Music Competition has officially come to a successful close at the National Opera Center.
With exceptional participants joining us globally and live in NY, the level of artistry was truly inspiring. We extend our deepest gratitude to our distinguished jury members and artistic leadership from The Colburn School, the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and The Royal Music Foundation.

✨ Next Stop: Harvard University!
We are thrilled to welcome our NY laureates to the Winners’ Concert at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University (February 2027), featuring exclusive masterclasses and lectures with faculty from Harvard and the New England Conservatory.
Congratulations to all of our incredible prize winners and participants!

☀️ Coming This Summer: Stay tuned for the second edition of the World Stage Tour Music Competition. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of musical excellence!

Special Thanks to Our Jury & Leadership Team:
• Henry Gronnier (Jury Director, Strings / The Colburn School)
• Micah Yui (Jury Director, Piano / The Colburn School)
• Claire Kim (Jury Member, Strings / New York Philharmonic)
• Andrew Hsu (Jury Member, Piano / The Juilliard School)
• En Chi Cheng (NY Artistic Director / Metropolitan Opera Orchestra)
• Peter Fang (Artistic Director / The Royal Music Foundation)


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Application due date for Global Phil 2026 is in a week!This is more than a competition—it’s an invitation to showcase yo...
05/13/2026

Application due date for Global Phil 2026 is in a week!

This is more than a competition—it’s an invitation to showcase your artistry on world-class stages and connect with the heart of the Los Angeles music scene. From the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall to an exclusive festival at The Colburn School, your legacy starts here.

🏆 THE EXPERIENCE: �✨ Winner’s Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall (2,000+ seats) �✨ Performance at BP Hall, Los Angeles Music Center �✨ Exclusive Music Festival featuring LA Phil artists & Colburn faculty
�🎹 Piano�🎻 Strings�🪈 Woodwinds�🎤 Vocal
�AUDITION DATES: �🌴 LA Live: The Colburn School | June 14, 2026 �🌐 Global Online: Open June 5–20, 2026��
🔗 APPLY NOW: Link in Bio (globalphil.org)

05/10/2026

Snippets of Global Phil masterclasses from 2025

More info about Global Phil 2026 available: https://www.globalphil.org (link in bio)

📍 Location: The Colburn School & Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles

📅 App deadline : May 20th, 2026

🎻🎹 🪈Open to Piano& Strings& Woodwind – No Age Limit

The countdown is on for the Global Philharmonic Music Competition 2026. This is your chance to perform at the iconic Wal...
05/07/2026

The countdown is on for the Global Philharmonic Music Competition 2026. This is your chance to perform at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall and connect with the heart of the LA music scene.

DATES:
🌴 LA Live: June 14, 2026 (The Colburn School)
🌐 Global Online: June 5–20, 2026

THE EXPERIENCE:
✨ Winner’s Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall
✨ Festival with LA Phil artists & Colburn faculty

Your legacy starts here. Don’t miss the deadline!

🔗 APPLY NOW: Link in Bio (globalphil.org)

04/29/2026

✨EXTENDED DEADLINE ANNOUNCEMENT✨

Due to overwhelming popular demand, we are excited to announce that the deadline has been extended by one week!

Original Due Date: April 27
➡️ New Due Date: May 4

This is your FINAL opportunity to apply and secure your chance to perform at Harvard University.

No further extensions will be granted.

Don’t miss out — submit before May 4!

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