Registration Timeline​​

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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
▸ Finalists Announcement

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Registration Fees

• Early Bird (before June 1, 11:59 PM): $90

• Regular (June 2 – June 25, 11:59 PM): $100

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Registration & Payment

• Payment Method: Zelle (please follow the 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

• Registration may close early if we reach capacity

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Preliminary Round

• Submission: YouTube link

• There is no time limit for the first round, and memorization is optional. However, participants selected for the second round must perform from memory.

• For violin participants, a piano accompanist is optional in both rounds.

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Final Round

• Dates: August 1–2

• Please check the 2026 schedule to find your assigned competition day according to your age group and division. Exact check-in times will be released with the final round results.​​​

• Venue: Claremont United Church of Christ
  233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711

• Repertoire: Participants may perform the same repertoire as in the preliminary round or choose new pieces. One or more movements are allowed.

• All performances in the Final Round must be memorized.*.

• For violin participants, a piano accompanist is optional in both rounds.

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Performance Time Limits

Time limits will be strictly enforced as outlined below. A bell will ring when the maximum time is reached.

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

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Violin

• Group A (ages 5–6): Maximum 3 minutes

• Group B (ages 7–8): Maximum 3 minutes

• Group C (ages 9–10): Maximum 3 minutes

• Group D (ages 11–12): Maximum 3 minutes

• Group E (ages 13–15): Maximum 3 minutes

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Piano

• Group A (ages 6 and under): Maximum 3 minutes

• Group B (ages 7–8): Maximum 3 minutes

• Group C (ages 9–10): Maximum 4 minutes

• Group D (ages 11–12): Maximum 5 minutes

• Group E (ages 13–14): Maximum 5 minutes

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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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• Refunds will not be granted for personal reasons that prevent a participant from attending on the day of the event. Contestants who do not attend (no-shows) will not receive a refund.​​

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Awards

• First Prize: Certificate, trophy

• Second Prize: Certificate, trophy

• Third Prize: Certificate, trophy

• Fourth Prize: Certificate, trophy

• Fifth Prize: Certificate, trophy

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All participants will receive written feedback from the jury panel. 

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