GENIUS Music aims to raise public concern for environmental problems and offer solutions through musical performance. Performances can be in any style but must demonstrate a high level of skill and connect to environmental issues. Participants can use existing compositions related to the environment or explain the environmental connection of their chosen piece in an artist statement.
Stories from students at GENIUS Olympiad
Overview of GENIUS Music
📍Location
In-Person, Rochester, NY, US🇺🇸
📅 Application deadlines
- No upcoming deadlines
💸 Costs & Aid
- 600 USD
- per participant
- RIT University scholarships are available for award winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention, Participant, Finalist) for study at RIT, ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 renewable scholarships.
Eligibility Requirements
📋 General Requirements
Performances must exhibit a high degree of performance acumen, rehearsal, care, and thought, and must include a tie-in to the environment. The application requires an artist statement, the score, and a video of the performance.
🌍 Eligible Countries
Worldwide🌎
Application Process
The application requires submitting an artist statement (less than 500 words, describing the connection to the environment, in English, as PDF or Word), the score, and a well-produced video of the performance. The video must be uploaded to YouTube with the title "GENIUS Olympiad - YEAR: TITLE" and the YouTube link provided in the application.
📅 GENIUS 2026
Duration
5 days
Program Dates
Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Application Deadlines
- Mar 7, 2026 - Application SubmissionApplication Fee: 60 USD
per project
- Apr 16, 2026 - US/EU Science Fair Participants Deadline
- Mar 25, 2026 - Finalist Announcement