Applications for the WINTER EDITION 2026 are now open
Applications for the WINTER EDITION 2026 are now open! Applications for the WINTER EDITION 2026 are now open! Applications for the WINTER EDITION 2026 are now open! Applications for the WINTER EDITION 2026 are now open!
17th WORLD OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION 2026
The competition is held annually. Applications are accepted 365 days a year. The competitors selects one (or more) of three editions and sends an application. Participants playing instruments may perform as soloists or as part of ensembles.
SPRING EDITION
GROUP I
Deadline for Applications: March 15 / Announcement of Results: April 01
- Keyboard & Ensembles: Piano, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble.
- Winds & Brass: Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, French Horn.
- Vocals: Classical, Folk, and Pop-Jazz Singing.
- Others: Percussion, Orchestra, Choir, Duo (two different instruments).
GROUP II
Deadline for Applications: April 01 / Announcement of Results: April 15
- Strings & Harp: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp.
- Plucked & Traditional: Guitar, Accordion.
- World Music: Traditional music (Domra, Balalaika, Cymbals, Bandura, Chinese instruments, etc.).
SUMMER EDITION
GROUP I
Deadline for Applications: June 1 / Announcement of Results: June 15
- Keyboard & Ensembles: Piano, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble.
- Winds & Brass: Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, French Horn.
- Vocals: Classical, Folk, and Pop-Jazz Singing.
- Others: Percussion, Orchestra, Choir, Duo (two different instruments).
GROUP II
Deadline for Applications: June 10 / Announcement of Results: June 25
- Strings & Harp: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp.
- Plucked & Traditional: Guitar, Accordion.
- World Music: Traditional music (Domra, Balalaika, Cymbals, Bandura, Chinese instruments, etc.).
WINTER EDITION
GROUP I
Deadline for Applications: December 1 / Announcement of Results: December 15
- Keyboard & Ensembles: Piano, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble.
- Winds & Brass: Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, French Horn.
- Vocals: Classical, Folk, and Pop-Jazz Singing.
- Others: Percussion, Orchestra, Choir, Duo (two different instruments).
GROUP II
Deadline for Applications: December 10 / Announcement of Results: December 25
- Strings & Harp: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp.
- Plucked & Traditional: Guitar, Accordion.
- World Music: Traditional music (Domra, Balalaika, Cymbals, Bandura, Chinese instruments, etc.).