Live Competition Form

🎼 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

       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 to elliewelkermusic@gmail.com (Ellie Welker Music Company, LLC) or pay with 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

• Time Limit: No limit

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

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🎹 Final Round

• Dates: August 1–2

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

• 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.

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

• All performances in the Final Round must be memorized.

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⏱️ Performance Time Limits

Time limits will be strictly enforced. 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​

• No refunds will be issued for:

  • Incorrect age information or ineligible age entries (entries will be disqualified)

  • Personal scheduling conflicts or inability to attend

  • No-shows on the day of the event

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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.