Serradifalco City of Music National Music Competition

A competition celebrating young musicians

The "Serradifalco City of Music" National Music Competition is one of the most established school music events in central Sicily. It takes place every year in late May in the town of Serradifalco, in the province of Caltanissetta, attracting students and young musicians from all over the island. The organization is managed by the music teachers of the "F. Puglisi" Comprehensive Institute, under the direction of the school principal, Prof. Valeria Vella.

Sections and participants

The competition is aimed at primary, middle, and high school students, as well as young musicians, who perform as soloists, chamber groups, orchestras, and choirs. Each edition involves about thirty schools and several hundred young people, who take turns on stage over several days of performances. The auditions are held at the "A. De Curtis" Theater in Serradifalco, which becomes the musical heart of the town for a few days.

The jury and awards

Performances are evaluated by a qualified jury composed of professors and masters from Sicilian conservatories, particularly the Palermo Conservatory. The commission assigns scores for each category and rewards the best performers with certificates and vouchers for the purchase of instruments and musical materials, thus recognizing the commitment of the young people and the schools that support them in their training.

A formative experience

More than just a competition, the event represents a moment of growth and encounter: for many students, it is their first opportunity to perform in front of an audience and a jury of experts. The event contributes to spreading musical culture in the Nisseno area and strengthening the role of music-oriented schools as centers of artistic training.

Serradifalco and its territory

Serradifalco is a small town in the province of Caltanissetta, in the heart of Sicily, in an area traditionally linked to agriculture and sulfur mining. Through this competition, the town has built an identity over the years linked to music and the promotion of young talent, becoming a reference point for schools throughout the region.