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01. Prodigy (Age 7 and younger)
Free choice of one or more pieces.
Total duration: Maximum 5 minutes.
Open to: Instrumentalist
(Video submission only)
04. Young Artist (Age 14-17)
Free choice of one or more pieces.
Total duration: Maximum 12 minutes.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist
(Video submission only)
07. Baroque A (Under Age 17) / Baroque B (Over Age 17)
Free choice of one piece or one movement. Submitted music must be written between 1600-1750.
This category will be automatically assigned based on the participant's age.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist (Video submission only)
10. Modern A (Under Age 17) / Modern B (Over Age 17)
Free choice of one piece or one movement. Submitted music must be written after 1910.
This category will be automatically assigned based on the participant's age.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist (Video submission only)
13. Concerto
Free choice of one piece/movement.
Submission must be in concerto format.
The concerto may be accompanied by audio, piano, or orchestra.
Open to: Instrumentalists
(Video submission only)
16. Musical/Opera
Free choice of one piece/ movement.
Submission must be in musical/opera style.
Open to: Vocalists
(Video submission only)
19. Choir/Ensemble Music (Own Work)
Free choice of one piece/movement.
Submission must be written for choir or ensemble.
Open to: Composer
(Audio or video submission, MIDI files not accepted)
02. Junior (Age 8-10)
Free choice of one or more pieces.
Total duration: Maximum 7 minutes.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist (Video submission only)
05. Advanced (Age 18-22)
Free choice of one or more pieces.
Total duration: Maximum 15 minutes.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist
(Video submission only)
08. Classical A (Under Age 17) / Classical B (Over Age 17)
Free choice of one piece or one movement. Submitted music must be written between 1750-1820.
This category will be automatically assigned based on the participant's age.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist (Video submission only)
11. Duo Music
Free choice of one piece/movement.
Submission must be written for a duo, including piano four hands.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist (Video submission only)
14. Sonata
Free choice of one piece/movement.
Submission must be in sonata format.
The concerto may be accompanied by audio, piano, or orchestra.
Open to: Instrumentalists
(Video submission only)
17. Original Composition (Own Work)
Free choice of one piece/movement.
Submission must be written by the applicant.
If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first piece will be considered.
Open to: Composer
(Audio or video submission, MIDI files not accepted)
20. Conducting
Free choice of one piece or one movement.
Open to: Conductor
(Video submission only)
03. Youth (Age 11-13)
Free choice of one or more pieces.
Total duration: Maximum 10 minutes.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist (Video submission only)
06. Professional (No age limit)
Free choice of one or more pieces.
Total duration: Maximum 20 minutes.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist
(Video submission only)
09. Romantic A (Under Age 17) / Romantic B (Over Age 17)
Free choice of one piece or one movement. Submitted music must be written between 1820-1910.
This category will be automatically assigned based on the participant's age.
Open to: Instrumentalist, Vocalist (Video submission only)
12. Chamber Music
Free choice of one piece/movement.
Submission must be written for a chamber group.
Open to: Chamber Group
(Video submission only)
15. Etude
Free choice of one piece/movement.
Submission must be in etude format.
The concerto may be accompanied by audio, piano, or orchestra.
Open to: Instrumentalists
(Video submission only)
18. Film/Game Music Composition
(Own Work)
Free choice of one piece/movement.
Submission must be written for film, TV shows, or video games.
If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first piece will be considered.
Open to: Composer
(Video submission only, MIDI files not accepted)
21. Music Production
A category for producers and engineers.
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