Welcome to the 7th Annual The Stars of Summer International Piano, Vocal, and Dance Competition & Festival!

The Stars of Summer is an international artistic platform created to inspire and support talented young musicians and dancers from around the world. Through performance opportunities, professional collaborations, and cultural exchange, the festival encourages artistic excellence in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The competition features a convenient single-round video submission process, allowing participants from any location to compete equally on the international stage.

What Participants Can Expect

✨ Monetary prizes and special awards across multiple categories

✨ Opportunities to perform in professional concerts and cultural events

✨ Invitations to prestigious artistic productions and international finals

✨ Live performance opportunities at the Laureates Concert during the 80th Annual One World Day Celebration in Cleveland’s internationally renowned Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Selected laureates will perform before audiences gathered from across Northeast Ohio and beyond for one of Cleveland’s most beloved multicultural festivals.

Professional Performance Opportunities

In partnership with distinguished local and international organizations, selected participants may be invited to perform with:

• Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra
• Opera in the Italian Garden

Participants may also receive invitations to international finals and special performances, including opportunities associated with:

• BMTG Intercontinental Music Competition — New York City
• Carnegie Hall — New York City
• National Opera Center — New York City
• Stars of the Albion — London, United Kingdom
• Additional renowned concert venues in London and internationally

Competition Highlights

🎼 Selected categories include the opportunity to perform with the Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra

🏆 Expanded prizes and artistic recognition in piano, vocal, dance, and specialty categories, including:

• MusiCats Awards
• Tchaikovsky Awards
• Ukrainian Awards
• Italian Awards
• Additional special distinctions

Important Dates

📅 Application Deadline:
July 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon)

🎶 Laureates Concert — One World Day Festival:
August 30, 2026
Cleveland Cultural Gardens — Cleveland, Ohio

Join Us This Summer

Whether you are an aspiring pianist, vocalist, or dancer, The Stars of Summer offers a unique opportunity to grow artistically, gain international recognition, and become part of a vibrant global artistic community.

Registration opens March 10, 2026.

✨ Join us for an unforgettable celebration of music, dance, culture, and young talent.

For applications and additional information, please visit:
🌐 www.TheStarsOfSummerUSA.com

The Stars of Summer International Competition & Festival is a Cleveland-based cultural and educational organization dedicated to supporting young pianists, vocalists, and dancers through performance opportunities, artistic mentorship, and international cultural exchange.

Founded by Olga Druzhinina, Music Director, and Svetlana Stolyarova, Executive Director, The Stars of Summer brings together talented young artists from around the world in an inspiring and supportive artistic environment.

The organization is especially known for its Laureates Concerts with orchestra, giving young performers the rare opportunity to collaborate with professional musicians and appear in public performances within Cleveland’s vibrant cultural community, including the internationally celebrated One World Day Festival in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

The Stars of Summer is presented under the registered nonprofit umbrella of the Cleveland School of Dance, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.