~ Choose 1 or 2 selections from the standard repertoire: baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, or contemporary periods.

~ Memorization is required.

~ Piano concertos will not be accepted.

~ Application fee is $95 per person.

~ Open to all instrumentalists worldwide.

~ All contestants will compete within their respective instrument categories, i.e., violinist with violinist, flutist with flutist, etc.

~ Age groups (as of November 25, 2024):

~ Choose 1 or 2 selections from the standard repertoire: baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, or contemporary periods.

~ Memorization is required.

~ Application fee is $150 per group, each group fill out one application form.

~ Open to both piano 4 hands and duo-piano worldwide.

~ Piano 4 hands on one piano and duo-piano will compete separately.

~ Age groups (as of November 25, 2024, based on the age of the older member of the duet group):

~ Choose 1 movement from a standard concerto, or a composition for solo instrument and orchestra.

~ Memorization is required.

~ Piano accompaniment is a preference, but not a requirement.

~ Orchestral cuts are permitted and encouraged.

~ Application fee is $95 per person.

~ Open to all instrumentalists worldwide.

~ All contestants will compete within their respective instrument categories, i.e., violinist with violinist, flutist with flutist, etc.

~ Age groups (as of November 25, 2024):

~ Choose 1 or 2 selections from the standard repertoire: baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, or contemporary periods.

~ Memorization is not required.

~ Application fee is $150 for Duo, and $180 for ensemble of three or more members. Each ensemble group fill out one application form.

~ Each category is open to all instrumentalists of all combinations with at least 2 members worldwide, except for piano duo.

~ Age groups (as of November 25, 2024, based on the age of the oldest member of the ensemble group):

~ For vocal soloists and vocal groups (vocal duo, vocal trio, and other vocal groups).

~ Choose 1, or 2 selections from one of the following divisions:

Classical Division: Opera/Art Song/Oratorio Aria (Classical compositions from the standard baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, or contemporary periods - no microphone)
Musical Theater Division: Broadway/Off-Broadway/Disney Shows
Popular Division: Jazz/R&B/Folk/Country/Pop Song

~ All selections must be performed in original keys and languages.

~ All contestants will compete within their respective divisions.

~ Vocal soloists and vocal groups will compete respectively.

~ Memorization is required.

~ Application fee is $95 for vocal soloist, $150 for vocal duo, and $180 for other vocal groups.

~ Open to all vocalists worldwide.

~ Age groups (as of November 25, 2024; based on the age of the oldest member of all the vocal groups):