About

The XVII “Paços’ Premium” International Music Competition – 2024, which will cover the categories of Violin, Percussion, Bassoon and Saxophone, will take place from the 28th of June to the 7th of July 2024, at Dr. Arménio Carvalho Auditorium of Paços de Brandão Music Academy (AMPB). The competition is geared to students in various levels of specialized artistic musical education: beginners, elementary, secondary and advanced.

This competition is held annually.

Goals

The goals of this competition include fostering the study of music, promoting learning exchanges among students from various schools and nationalities, encouraging students to achieve new levels of performance, and developing a taste for classical music.

Organizing Committee

The Competition’s Organizing Committee comprises the AMPB’s String, Wind and Keyboard Departments, under the artistic direction of Teacher Alexandra Trindade (President of Pedagogical Direction).