Summa Cum Laude – Europe’s Premier International Youth Music Festival

Join young musicians from around the world at Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival in Vienna each July. Top international music professionals judge the competitions and if you don’t want to compete, the celebration concerts are for you. All festival performances are held in one of the world’s most iconic venues – the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Every group has workshops at the Vienna University of Music with members of the acclaimed international faculty, their own concerts in and around Vienna, and comprehensive guided sight-seeing.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

There are so many fabulous experiences to be had by all at the Summa Cum Laude: 
 

• Opening and closing ceremonies, Gala Winners' Concert

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• Competitive & non-competitive opportunities
   

•  Bands, Choirs, Orchestras, Strings & Ensembles
   

•  Masterclasses & additional concerts
   

•  Performances in stunning venues
   

•  Shared experiences with young musicians from many countries
   

•  Integrated sightseeing
   

•  Huge farewell party
   

The festival concludes with a Gala Concert in the Vienna Konzerthaus, where selected groups perform for a huge audience. Then everyone attends a great party in the splendid Vienna Town Hall hosted by the City of Vienna. All participants receive a diploma from the Summa Cum Laude Festival. Best of all, there are fantastic opportunities to mix and perform with young musicians from around the world.

10 – 15 July 2020

2 – 7 July 2021

1 – 6 July 2022