Categories

• Piano Solo
• Strings  (Violin/Viola/Cello)  

Contestants are welcome to join more than one category

Ages  (as of Sept 1, 2023)

International Junior Division 

• Age 13 & below
• Piano: Single work of recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
• Strings: Single work of concerto or recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
• Preliminary Audition: maximum 10 minutes
• Semi-final: minimum 10 minutes
• Final: maximum 15 minutes

International Senior Division 

• Age 18 & below high school students
• Piano: Two contrasting works of recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
• Strings: Two contrasting works of concerto or recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
• Preliminary Audition: minimum 10 minutes
• Semi-final: minimum 10 minutes
• Final: maximum 15-20 minutes

International Young Artists Division 

• Age 18 & above college students
• Piano: Two contrasting works of recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
• Strings: Two contrasting works of concerto or recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
• Preliminary Audition: maximum 15 minutes
• Semi-final: minimum 15 minutes
• Final: maximum 30 minutes