{"id":78939,"date":"2026-02-19T22:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/?p=78939"},"modified":"2026-02-26T22:11:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:11:35","slug":"applications-for-the-spring-edition-2026-are-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/applications-for-the-spring-edition-2026-are-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications for the SPRING EDITION 2026 are now open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>Applications for the SPRING EDITION 2026 are now open! Applications for the SPRING EDITION 2026 are now open! Applications for the SPRING EDITION 2026 are now open! Applications for the SPRING EDITION 2026 are now open!<\/p>\n<p><strong>17th WORLD OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The competition is held annually. Applications are accepted 365 days a year.\u00a0<strong>The competitors selects one (or more) of three editions and sends an application.\u00a0<\/strong><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Participants playing instruments may perform as soloists or as part of ensembles.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SPRING EDITION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">GROUP I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Deadline for Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0March 15 \/\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Announcement of Results:<\/strong>\u00a0April 01<\/p>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Keyboard &amp; Ensembles:<\/strong>\u00a0Piano, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Winds &amp; Brass:<\/strong>\u00a0Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, French Horn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Vocals:<\/strong>\u00a0Classical, Folk, and Pop-Jazz Singing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Others:<\/strong>\u00a0Percussion, Orchestra, Choir, Duo (two different instruments).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<hr class=\"j3tEEe\" data-serialized-params=\"[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">GROUP II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Deadline for Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0April 01 \/\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Announcement of Results:<\/strong>\u00a0April 15<\/p>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Strings &amp; Harp:<\/strong>\u00a0Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Plucked &amp; Traditional:<\/strong>\u00a0Guitar, Accordion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">World Music:<\/strong>\u00a0Traditional music (Domra, Balalaika, Cymbals, Bandura, Chinese instruments, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<hr class=\"j3tEEe\" data-serialized-params=\"[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUMMER EDITION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">GROUP I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Deadline for Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0June 1 \/\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Announcement of Results:<\/strong>\u00a0June 15<\/p>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Keyboard &amp; Ensembles:<\/strong>\u00a0Piano, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Winds &amp; Brass:<\/strong>\u00a0Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, French Horn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Vocals:<\/strong>\u00a0Classical, Folk, and Pop-Jazz Singing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Others:<\/strong>\u00a0Percussion, Orchestra, Choir, Duo (two different instruments).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<hr class=\"j3tEEe\" data-serialized-params=\"[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">GROUP II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Deadline for Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0June 10 \/\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Announcement of Results:<\/strong>\u00a0June 25<\/p>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Strings &amp; Harp:<\/strong>\u00a0Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Plucked &amp; Traditional:<\/strong>\u00a0Guitar, Accordion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">World Music:<\/strong>\u00a0Traditional music (Domra, Balalaika, Cymbals, Bandura, Chinese instruments, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<hr class=\"j3tEEe\" data-serialized-params=\"[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>WINTER EDITION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">GROUP I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Deadline for Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0December 1 \/\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Announcement of Results:<\/strong>\u00a0December 15<\/p>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Keyboard &amp; Ensembles:<\/strong>\u00a0Piano, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Winds &amp; Brass:<\/strong>\u00a0Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, French Horn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Vocals:<\/strong>\u00a0Classical, Folk, and Pop-Jazz Singing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Others:<\/strong>\u00a0Percussion, Orchestra, Choir, Duo (two different instruments).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<hr class=\"j3tEEe\" data-serialized-params=\"[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">GROUP II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Deadline for Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0December 10 \/\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Announcement of Results:<\/strong>\u00a0December 25<\/p>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Strings &amp; Harp:<\/strong>\u00a0Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Plucked &amp; Traditional:<\/strong>\u00a0Guitar, Accordion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">World Music:<\/strong>\u00a0Traditional music (Domra, Balalaika, Cymbals, Bandura, Chinese instruments, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications for the SPRING ED&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[33],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78939"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78939"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78939\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musiccompetition.eu\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}