STRINGS, HARP, AND GUITAR COMPETITIONS

All strings competitions (numbers 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) are open to violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Guitar and harp competitors can enter competitions 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 where applicable.  
 

🔗 Rules and Regulations

🔗 Age Limits Explained

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Competition No.

12. Strings 8 Years and Under 

Performers should present one piece of their own choice. (Not to exceed 5 minutes)
Candidates must arrange their own accompanist, where applicable.

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13. Strings 10 Years and Under 

Performers should present one piece of their own choice. (Not to exceed 5 minutes)
Candidates must arrange their own accompanist, where applicable.

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14. Strings 12 Years and Under 

Performers should present one piece of their own choice. (Not to exceed 5 minutes)
Candidates must arrange their own accompanist, where applicable.​

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15. Strings 15 Years and Under 

Performers should present one piece of their own choice. (Not to exceed 6 minutes)
Candidates must arrange their own accompanist, where applicable.​

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16. John Donald Cup (open to all strings, classical guitar, and harp)

16 Years and Over 

Performers should present one piece of their own choice. (Not to exceed 8 minutes)
Candidates must arrange their own accompanist, where applicable.

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17. Junior Classical Guitar Performance

15 Years and Under

Performers should present one work from the classical guitar repertoire. (Not to exceed 5 minutes)

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18. Senior Classical Guitar Performance

16 Years and Over

Performers should present one work from the classical guitar repertoire. (Not to exceed 8 minutes)

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19. Junior Harp Performance

15 Years and Under

Performers should present one or more works from either the classical harp repertoire or the Irish harp repertoire. (Not to exceed 5 minutes)

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20. Senior Harp Performance

16 Years and Over

Performers should present one or more works from either the classical harp repertoire or the Irish harp repertoire. (Not to exceed 8 minutes)

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Chamber Music Competitions

Instrumental Competitions

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