Registration Timeline​​​​

June 1, 11:59 PM

▸ Early Bird Registration Deadline

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June 25, 11:59 PM
▸ Regular/All Registration Deadline

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July 1
▸ Results Announcement on Website

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Top prize winners of the 2026 CYMC Online Music Competition will be invited to perform at Harvard University, joining the CYMC x Harvard Global Artists Series.

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Registration Fees

• Early Bird (before June 1, 11:59 PM): $80

• Regular (June 2 – June 25, 11:59 PM): $90

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Registration & Payment

• Payment method: Zelle (follow instructions on the registration form) or Credit Card (a $5 processing fee will apply)

• Registration is complete only after payment confirmation

• If pay with Zelle,  a screenshot of your Zelle payment must be uploaded  with the registration form

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Video Submission

• Submission: YouTube link

• Time: No time limit

• Violinists may choose to perform with or without a piano accompanist in both rounds

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Divisions

Eligibility Age: Participant age is determined as of July 1, 2026.

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Violin

• Group A (ages under 6)

• Group B (ages 6-7)

• Group C (ages 8-9)

• Group D (ages 10-11)

• Group E (ages 12-13)

• Group F (ages 14-15)

• Group G (ages 16-17)

• Group H (ages 18+)

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Piano

• Group A (ages under 6)

• Group B (ages 6-7)

• Group C (ages 8-9)

• Group D (ages 10-11)

• Group E (ages 12-13)

• Group F (ages 14-15)

• Group G (ages 16-17)

• Group H (ages 18+)

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Video Requirements

• One continuous take

• No editing

• Clear audio and video

• Link must be accessible

• Video Title Format: First Name, Last Name, Group, and Repertoire

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Refund Policy

• To ensure fairness for all participants, refunds will not be issued in cases where incorrect age information is provided at the time of registration or if a participant exceeds the eligible age range; such entries will be disqualified.​​​​

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Awards

• First Prize
  Certificate · Invitation to perform at Harvard University · Exclusive masterclass package at New England Conservatory

• Second Prize
  Certificate · Invitation to perform at Harvard University · Exclusive masterclass package at New England Conservatory

• Third Prize
  Certificate · Invitation to perform at Harvard University · Exclusive masterclass package at New England Conservatory

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Beyond the awards, participants will enjoy a curated Cambridge–Boston cultural experience, culminating in a Winners’ Recital at Harvard University and an exclusive masterclass at the New England Conservatory.

Please note: A separate application and additional fee are required to participate in the Harvard performance.