Rules and Requirements
Requirements for Non-Professional Students
The competition age group is determined by the candidate's age by January 1st 2026
Video uploads must include the performer's name, composer's name, and title of the piece
Group A
Age: 7 or Younger
Requirements: Free choice of 1 piece from standard violin repertoire
Time limit: 5 minutes
Group B
Age: 8-10
Requirements: Free choice of 1 piece from standard violin repertoire
Time limit: 7 minutes
Group C
Age: 11-13
Requirements; Free choice of 1 piece from standard violin repertoire
Time limit: 9 minutes
Group D
Age: 14-18
Requirements: Free choice of 1 piece from standard violin repertoire
Time limit: 12 minutes
Group E
Age: 19 and older
Requirements: Free choice of one piece from standard violin repertoire
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Requirements for Professional Students
The competition age group is determined by the candidate's age by January 1st 2026
Video uploads must include the performer's name, composer's name, and title of the piece
Group A
Age: 10-12
Requirements:
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One piece from the Baroque or Classical time period
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One piece of standard violin repertoire from a different period
Group B
Age: 13-15
Requirements:
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One piece from the Baroque or Classical time period
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One piece of standard violin repertoire from a different period
Group C
Age: 16-18
Requirements:
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One piece from the Baroque or Classical time period
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One piece of standard violin repertoire from a different period
Group D
Age: 19 and older
Requirements:
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One piece from the Baroque or Classical time period
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One piece of standard violin repertoire from a different period