THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL UNITED STATES OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL UNITED STATES OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION – 2026
PMB #418, 6114 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Email: info@usomc.org

Website: www.usomc.org

COMPETITION DATES:

February 16 - 22, 2026. Monday through Sunday: a total of 7 days.

COMPETITION TIMES (tentative):

Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

PRIZEWINNERS’ CONCERTS (tentative):

Friday, February 20, 2026: 3:30 – 8:30 PM, Auditorium, Oakland ISC.

Saturday, February 21, 2026: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Auditorium, Oakland ISC.

LOCATION (tentative):

4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 (The Oakland Inter-Stake Center (ISC))

ADJUDICATOR SHOWCASE CONCERT & MASTERCLASS:

Sunday, February 22, 2026. 4:00 pm – 7:30 PM, TBD
ENTRY DEADLINE:

Online registration ONLY

Registration period: September 15 (12:01 am) – October 6 (11:59 pm), 2025.

Late Registration Period: October 7 (12:01am) – October 13 (11:59 pm), 2025

If there is space available, late registration will be accepted with an extra fee. If there is not, your late registration fee will be refunded.
- The 34th Annual USOMC Competition may be restricted with limited participants in each event. If so, USOMC will give preference to the early entries.
- Last date to change repertoire is on October 31, 2025,
- Online Registration Form: Page 2 includes all piano categories; Page 3 includes all instrumental categories.
ENTRY AGREEMENTS:
- Upon entering the annual United States Open Music Competition, contestants and their families agree to assign USOMC the right to use any photographs, video recordings or interviews of any USOMC event without compensation.
- ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. This rule has been established and is not negotiable.
- USOMC reserves the right to combine and/ or cancel events for any reason.
ESTABLISHMENT of COMPETITION EVENTS:
- USOMC may divide the events into smaller groups, as the committee sees fit.
- If an event has fewer than five entries, the USOMC committee will either cancel or combine with another event and will take into consideration the level differences between the pieces.

*NEW FOR 2026*
1. Contestants are required to bring their own accompanist for the competition and cover the accompanist’s fees for both rehearsals and the competition. However, if assistance is needed, you may email USOMC (info@usomc.org) to provide an official accompanist list. There is a set time limit for each age group, so please ensure that the tutti section is cut to fit within the allotted time. Judges have the right to stop the performance, if it exceeds the time limit.

NOTE: Teachers and Parents may not accompany their own students. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification. No refunds will be given.

2. Prescreening Round for the Showcase Piano Solo Categories

Submit a maximum 10-minute recording featuring two contrasting pieces (from two different composers and genres) by November 15, 2025. The repertoire can be different from the ones you play in the live February 2026 competition. The prescreening jury, consisting of three members, will listen to the recordings and select a group of finalists across all age categories to perform in the February 2026 competition. You will be notified of the results by January 1, 2026.

Important Notes:
-If no recording is submitted, the contestant will be disqualified, and no refunds will be issued.
*Exception: Contestants who have placed 1st or 2nd place in the past three years of the USOMC competition (2023-2025) in the Showcase Solo or Showcase Concerto Divisions (in any age group) will be automatically accepted into the February competition and there will be no need for a Prescreening recording. Please write this in the application form.*

Costs
APPLICATION FEE (Application fee required for every contestant) $100

FEES PER ENTRY:

Piano Open Solo (levels 1 to 3) $50

Piano   Treasury Events:

       Preparatory, Elementary and Junior levels $50

       Intermediate, Senior, and Advanced levels $60

Piano Showcase Sight-Reading Solo (all levels) $45

Piano Showcase Sight-Reading Duet (EACH contestant will pay the $30 fee) $30

Piano Open Own Composition $50

Piano Open Duet-------------------------(EACH contestant will pay the $30 or $40 fee)

Prep, Elementary, and Junior levels $30 ea.

       Intermediate, Senior, and Advanced levels $40 ea.

Piano Showcase Duet/Ensemble (1 piano)

       ALL Levels (EACH contestant must pay the $45 fee) $45 ea.

Piano Showcase Solo Events:

              Prep, Elementary, and Junior levels $75

              Intermediate, Senior, and Advanced levels $90

Piano Special Showcase Solo $40

Instrumental Preparatory Instrumental Pedagogy (without accomp.) $45

Instrumental   Showcase Solo: Elem/Jr. levels $65

Instrumental Showcase Solo: Int/Sr. levels $75

Instrumental Duets (each contestant will pay the $45 fee) $45

Instrumental Showcase Ensemble (each contestant will pay the $45 fee) $45

Student's Name*

First NameLast Name
Student’s Birthday*

MonthDayYear
Date
Proof of Age (Must submit if you are planning to participate in Showcase Solo, Concerto, and Instrumental events)

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Email*
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Teacher’s Name (Do not include titles)*

First NameLast Name
Parent’s Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent's Email*
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I agree to pay the non-refundable $100 application fee required for all contestants.*

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Contestants may choose to enter one or more levels in Category 2

Only one from six pre-selected pieces can be chosen in each level

PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES 3 - 8 (P. 3 - 4)

Note (a) NO REPEATS are allowed, unless clearly instructed to do so. (b) For longer pieces, follow “cut” instructions carefully; it is important not to make mistakes.
CATEGORY 2: THE TREASURY OF BAROQUE COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (JUNIOR) FEES PER ENTRY $50
CATEGORY 2: THE TREASURY OF BAROQUE COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (INTERMEDIATE) FEES PER ENTRY $60
CATEGORY 2: THE TREASURY OF BAROQUE COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (SENIOR) FEES PER ENTRY $60
CATEGORY 2: THE TREASURY OF BAROQUE COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (ADVANCED) FEES PER ENTRY $60

Contestants may choose to enter one or more levels in Category 3

Only one from six pre-selected pieces can be chosen in each level

PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES 3 - 8 (P. 3 - 4)

Note (a) NO REPEATS are allowed, unless clearly instructed to do so. (b) For longer pieces, follow “cut” instructions carefully; it is important not to make mistakes.
CATEGORY 3: THE TREASURY OF CLASSICAL COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (JUNIOR) FEES PER ENTRY $50
If you are participating in Classical Junior, please acknowledge

I am aware of the new repertoire change from 8/27/25
CATEGORY 3: THE TREASURY OF CLASSICAL COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (INTERMEDIATE) FEES PER ENTRY $60
CATEGORY 3: THE TREASURY OF CLASSICAL COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (SENIOR) FEES PER ENTRY $60
CATEGORY 3: THE TREASURY OF CLASSICAL COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (ADVANCED) FEES PER ENTRY $60

Contestants may choose to enter one or more levels in Category 4

Only one from six pre-selected pieces can be chosen in each level

PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES 3 - 8 (P. 3 - 4)

Note (a) NO REPEATS are allowed, unless clearly instructed to do so. (b) For longer pieces, follow “cut” instructions carefully; it is important not to make mistakes.
CATEGORY 4: THE TREASURY OF ROMANTIC COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (ELEMENTARY) FEES PER ENTRY $50
CATEGORY 4: THE TREASURY OF ROMANTIC COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (JUNIOR) FEES PER ENTRY $50
CATEGORY 4: THE TREASURY OF ROMANTIC COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (INTERMEDIATE) FEES PER ENTRY $60
CATEGORY 4: THE TREASURY OF ROMANTIC COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (SENIOR) FEES PER ENTRY $60
CATEGORY 4: THE TREASURY OF ROMANTIC COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (ADVANCED) FEES PER ENTRY $60

Contestants may choose to enter one or more levels in Category 5

Only one from six pre-selected pieces can be chosen in each level

PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES 3 - 8 (P. 3 - 4)

Note (a) NO REPEATS are allowed, unless clearly instructed to do so. (b) For longer pieces, follow “cut” instructions carefully; it is important not to make mistakes.
CATEGORY 5: THE TREASURY OF 20th-21st CENTURY COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (ELEMENTARY) FEES PER ENTRY $50
CATEGORY 5: THE TREASURY OF 20th-21st CENTURY COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (JUNIOR) FEES PER ENTRY $50
CATEGORY 5: THE TREASURY OF 20th-21st CENTURY COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (INTERMEDIATE) FEE PER ENTRY $60
CATEGORY 5: THE TREASURY OF 20th-21st CENTURY COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (SENIOR) FEE PER ENTRY $60
CATEGORY 5: THE TREASURY OF 20th-21st CENTURY COMPOSERS - NO AGE LIMIT (ADVANCED) FEE PER ENTRY $60

While memorization is not required for this category, the piece must be memorized during the competition to win first prize

BOTH CONTESTANTS FOR DUETS MUST FILL OUT AND PAY $30 TO BE ELIGIBLE
CATEGORY 6: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - BAROQUE - NO AGE LIMIT (ELEMENTARY) FEE PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $30 ($60 Total)
Please enter the names of both contestants:
CATEGORY 6: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - BAROQUE - NO AGE LIMIT (JUNIOR) FEE PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $30 ($60 Total)
Please enter the names of both contestants:

While memorization is not required for this category, the piece must be memorized during the competition to win first prize

BOTH CONTESTANTS FOR DUETS MUST FILL OUT AND PAY $30 TO BE ELIGIBLE
CATEGORY 7: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - CLASSICAL - NO AGE LIMIT (ELEMENTARY) FEE PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $30 ($60 Total)
Please enter the names of both contestants:
CATEGORY 7: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - CLASSICAL - NO AGE LIMIT (JUNIOR) FEE PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $30 ($60 Total)
Please enter the names of both contestants:

While memorization is not required for this category, the piece must be memorized during the competition to win first prize

BOTH CONTESTANTS FOR DUETS MUST FILL OUT AND PAY $30 TO BE ELIGIBLE
CATEGORY 8: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - ROMANTIC - NO AGE LIMIT (ELEMENTARY) FEE PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $30 ($60 Total)
Please enter the names of both contestants:
CATEGORY 8: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - ROMANTIC - NO AGE LIMIT (JUNIOR) FEE PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $30 ($60 Total)
Please enter the names of both contestants:
CATEGORY 8: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - ROMANTIC - NO AGE LIMIT ((INTERMEDIATE) FEE PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $30 ($60 Total)
Please enter the names of both contestants:

While memorization is not required for this category, the piece must be memorized during the competition to win first prize

BOTH CONTESTANTS FOR DUETS MUST FILL OUT AND PAY $30 TO BE ELIGIBLE
CATEGORY 9: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - 20TH & 21ST CENTURY - NO AGE LIMIT (ELEMENTARY)
Please enter the names of both contestants:
CATEGORY 9: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - 20TH & 21ST CENTURY - NO AGE LIMIT (JUNIOR)
Please enter the names of both contestants:
CATEGORY 9: OPEN DUET (ONE PIANO) - 20TH & 21ST CENTURY - NO AGE LIMIT (INTERMEDIATE)
Please enter the names of both contestants:

CATEGORY 10: SHOWCASE PIANO ENSEMBLE - 1 OR 2 PIANOS - OWN-CHOICE OF MUSIC
- Maximum time for the competition: 6 minutes
- Four to Eight Hands/2 to 4 Performers
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
- While memorization is not required for this category, the piece must be memorized during the competition to win first prize
- Contestants must upload at registration, a PDF of their complete music scores (or first five (5) pages of each piece).
FEE PER ENTRY: All Levels (EACH contestants must pay the $45 fee) $45 each
CATEGORY 10: SHOWCASE PIANO ENSEMBLE - 1 OR 2 PIANOS - OWN-CHOICE OF MUSIC (JUNIOR) Ages 12 and under (for ALL contestants)
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CATEGORY 10: SHOWCASE PIANO ENSEMBLE - 1 OR 2 PIANOS - OWN-CHOICE OF MUSIC (INTERMEDIATE) Ages 13-15 and under (for ONE contestant, other contestants may be younger)
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CATEGORY 10: SHOWCASE PIANO ENSEMBLE - 1 OR 2 PIANOS - OWN-CHOICE OF MUSIC (SENIOR) Ages 16 and up (for ONE contestant, other contestants may be of any age)
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CATEGORY 12: SHOWCASE PIANO SOLO FOR AMATEUR PIANISTS - *NEW FOR 2026* - AGES 21+
- For contestants who pursue music as a hobby and have neither earned a professional degree, nor make performing or teaching piano their main source of income
- Contestants may choose music from any standard repertoire and performance from memory is required
- Maximum time: 10 minutes
- Prize Winners’ Concert: 5 minutes
FEE PER ENTRY: $40
CATEGORY 12: SHOWCASE PIANO SOLO FOR AMATEUR PIANISTS
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CATEGORY 13: SHOWCASE SPECIAL PIANO SOLO
- This event is intended to give musical opportunities to contestants with special intellectual disabilities, which includes blindness, and other disabilities, including autism
- All contestants with special needs are welcome to enter this event, without an age limit
- Maximum time for both the competition and the Prize Winners’ Concert: 5 minutes
FEE PER ENTRY: $40
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CATEGORY 14: SHOWCASE PIANO CONCERTO - ONE MOVEMENT (ELEMENTARY)
- Ages 9 and under
- Maximum time: 7 minutes
- Review the Competition Rules #1-2 and #8-10, on p.3 to p.5
- Contestants must bring their own accompanist for the competition and cover the accompanist’s fees for both rehearsals and the competition
- Teachers and/or parents are not allowed to accompany their own student
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
FEE PER ENTRY: $75
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CATEGORY 14: SHOWCASE PIANO CONCERTO - ONE MOVEMENT (JUNIOR)
- Ages 10 -11
- Maximum time: 9 minutes
- Review the Competition Rules #1-2 and #8-10, on p.3 to p.5
- Contestants must bring their own accompanist for the competition and cover the accompanist’s fees for both rehearsals and the competition
- Teachers and/or parents are not allowed to accompany their own student
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
FEE PER ENTRY: $75
CATEGORY 14: SHOWCASE PIANO CONCERTO - ONE MOVEMENT (JUNIOR)
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CATEGORY 14: SHOWCASE PIANO CONCERTO - ONE MOVEMENT (INTERMEDIATE)
- Ages 13 - 15
- Maximum time: 12 minutes
- Review the Competition Rules #1-2 and #8-10, on p.3 to p.5
- Contestants must bring their own accompanist for the competition and cover the accompanist’s fees for both rehearsals and the competition
- Teachers and/or parents are not allowed to accompany their own student
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
FEE PER ENTRY: $90
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CATEGORY 14: SHOWCASE PIANO CONCERTO - ONE MOVEMENT (INTERMEDIATE)
- Ages 13 - 15
- Maximum time: 12 minutes
- Review the Competition Rules #1-2 and #8-10, on p.3 to p.5
- Contestants must bring their own accompanist for the competition and cover the accompanist’s fees for both rehearsals and the competition
- Teachers and/or parents are not allowed to accompany their own student
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
FEE PER ENTRY: $90
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CATEGORY 14: SHOWCASE PIANO CONCERTO - ONE MOVEMENT (SENIOR)
- Ages 16 and above
- Maximum time: 12 minutes
- Review the Competition Rules #1-2 and #8-10, on p.3 to p.5
- Contestants must bring their own accompanist for the competition and cover the accompanist’s fees for both rehearsals and the competition
- Teachers and/or parents are not allowed to accompany their own student
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
FEE PER ENTRY: $90
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CATEGORY 15: COMPLETE PIANO CONCERTO - NO AGE LIMIT
- Any complete concerto from the standard piano repertoire may be used
- First place winners of this event from the past may not re-enter with the same piece that was used
- Please review the Competition Rules #1-2 and #8-10 on p.3-5
- Contestants must bring their own accompanist for the competition and cover the accompanist’s fees for both rehearsals and the competition
- Teachers and/or parents are not allowed to accompany their own student
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
FEES PER ENTRY:

PREP, ELEMENTARY, AND JUNIOR LEVELS $75

INTERMEDIATE, SENIOR, AND ADVANCED LEVELS $90
CATEGORY 15: COMPLETE PIANO CONCERTO Choose level to participate in:

PrepElementaryJuniorIntermediateSeniorAdvanced
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CATEGORY 16: SHOWCASE SIGHT-READING SOLO
- There are different age groups in this category
- All contestants will play “by sight” one short piece appropriate for their age
- level
  Each contestant may enter only once in the solo event
- Preparatory and Elementary levels will have 5 minutes to look over their music (without a piano) before their turn to play
- Junior through Senior levels will have three minutes to look over their music (without a piano) before their turn to play
- Preparatory: Ages 7 and under
- Elementary: Ages 8 - 9
- Junior: Ages 10 - 11
- Intermediate: Ages 12 - 13
- Senior: Ages 14 - 15
- Advanced: Ages 16+
FEES PER ENTRY: ALL LEVELS $45
CATEGORY 16: SHOWCASE SIGHT-READING SOLO Choose level to participate in:

PrepElementaryJuniorIntermediateSeniorAdvanced

CATEGORY 17: SHOWCASE SIGHT-READING DUET (INTERMEDIATE)
- Ages 14 (for one contestant, the second contestant can be younger)
- All contestants will play “by sight” together one short piece appropriate for their age levels
- All contestants will have five minutes to look over the music (without a piano) before their turn to play
- The older partner’s age will determine the age group
- Contestants may count audibly while playing at the competition
FEES PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay the $30 (Total: $60)
I acknowledge that I have reviewed and accept the age change for Category 17, effective from September 14, 2025
CATEGORY 17: SHOWCASE SIGHT-READING DUET (INTERMEDIATE):

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CATEGORY 17: SHOWCASE SIGHT-READING DUET (SENIOR)
- Ages 15 and above (for one contestant, the second contestant can be younger)
- All contestants will play “by sight” together one short piece appropriate for their age levels
- All contestants will have five minutes to look over the music (without a piano) before their turn to play
- The older partner’s age will determine the age group
- Contestants may count audibly while playing at the competition
FEES PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay the $30 (Total: $60)
I acknowledge that I have reviewed and accept the age change for Category 17, effective from September 14, 2025
CATEGORY 17: SHOWCASE SIGHT-READING DUET (SENIOR):

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CATEGORY 18: SHOWCASE OWN PIANO COMPOSITION (INTERMEDIATE)
- Ages 14 and under
- Maximum time: 4 minutes
- Contestants will perform an original piano composition of their own
- Contestants will be judged based on their originality and musicality as a composer and performer
- The composition must be during the competition
- Each contestant may enter this event only once
- All contestants must email a PDF of their finished composition to info@usomc.org by January 31st, 2026
- This event will only be offered if there are sufficient entires
- Contestants must bring at least 2 copies of their music for the judges during the composition
FEES PER ENTRY: $40
CATEGORY 18: SHOWCASE OWN PIANO COMPOSITION (INTERMEDIATE)

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CATEGORY 18: SHOWCASE OWN PIANO COMPOSITION (SENIOR)
- Ages 15 and above
- Maximum time: 6 minutes
- Contestants will perform an original piano composition of their own
- Contestants will be judged based on their originality and musicality as a composer and performer
- The composition must be during the competition
- Each contestant may enter this event only once
- All contestants must email a PDF of their finished composition to info@usomc.org by January 31st, 2026
- This event will only be offered if there are sufficient entires
- Contestants must bring at least 2 copies of their music for the judges during the composition
FEES PER ENTRY: $40
CATEGORY 18: SHOWCASE OWN PIANO COMPOSITION (SENIOR)

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CATEGORY 19: PREPARATORY INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY
- Ages 7 and under
- Contestants can choose any music under 3 minutes
- Contestants must bring at least 2 copies of their music for the judges during the competition
- All performances must be unaccompanied, and memorization is required
FEES PER ENTRY: $45
CATEGORY 19: PREPARATORY INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY

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CATEGORY 20: SHOWCASE INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (ELEMENTARY)
- Maximum time: 5 minutes
- Prize Winners’ Concert: 3 minutes
- Contestants must select two original and contrasting pieces (with or without piano accompaniment) from different musical periods
  No simplified music allowed
- Performance must be from memory
- Contestants must be prepared to play their music entirely without personal cuts
- Accompanists: If the contestants’ music calls for piano accompaniment, contestants are responsible to bring their accompanist and cover all fees
- Teachers or Parents are not allowed to accompany their own students
- Contestants must upload a PDF of their complete music scores (Or first 5 pages of each pieces) at registration
- Contestants who have one first place in the past are not allowed to enter again using the same repertoire
NOTE* For all instrumental events: due to the diverse variations of different musical instruments in these events, USOMC Competition Committee reserves the right to choose the combination of instruments for any event which it deems best

FEES PER ENTRY: $65
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CATEGORY 20: SHOWCASE INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (JUNIOR)
- Maximum time: 7 minutes
- Prize Winners’ Concert: 4 minutes
- Contestants must select two original and contrasting pieces (with or without piano accompaniment) from different musical periods
- No simplified music allowed
- Performance must be from memory
- Contestants must be prepared to play their music entirely without personal cuts
- Accompanists: If the contestants’ music calls for piano accompaniment, contestants are responsible to bring their accompanist and cover all fees
- Teachers or Parents are not allowed to accompany their own students
- Contestants must upload a PDF of their complete music scores (Or first 5 pages of each pieces) at registration
- Contestants who have one first place in the past are not allowed to enter again using the same repertoire
NOTE* For all instrumental events: due to the diverse variations of different musical instruments in these events, USOMC Competition Committee reserves the right to choose the combination of instruments for any event which it deems best

FEES PER ENTRY: $65
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CATEGORY 20: SHOWCASE INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (INTERMEDIATE)
- Maximum time: 8 minutes
- Prize Winners’ Concert: 5 minutes
- Contestants must select two original and contrasting pieces (with or without piano accompaniment) from different musical periods
- No simplified music allowed
- Performance must be from memory
- Contestants must be prepared to play their music entirely without personal cuts
- Accompanists: If the contestants’ music calls for piano accompaniment, contestants are responsible to bring their accompanist and cover all fees
- Teachers or Parents are not allowed to accompany their own students
- Contestants must upload a PDF of their complete music scores (Or first 5 pages of each pieces) at registration
- Contestants who have one first place in the past are not allowed to enter again using the same repertoire
NOTE* For all instrumental events: due to the diverse variations of different musical instruments in these events, USOMC Competition Committee reserves the right to choose the combination of instruments for any event which it deems best

FEES PER ENTRY: $75
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CATEGORY 20: SHOWCASE INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (SENIOR)
- Maximum time: 12 minutes
- Prize Winners’ Concert: 6 minutes
- Contestants must select two original and contrasting pieces (with or without piano accompaniment) from different musical periods
- No simplified music allowed
- Performance must be from memory
- Contestants must be prepared to play their music entirely without personal cuts
- Accompanists: If the contestants’ music calls for piano accompaniment, contestants are responsible to bring their accompanist and cover all fees
- Teachers or Parents are not allowed to accompany their own students
- Contestants must upload a PDF of their complete music scores (Or first 5 pages of each pieces) at registration
- Contestants who have one first place in the past are not allowed to enter again using the same repertoire
NOTE* For all instrumental events: due to the diverse variations of different musical instruments in these events, USOMC Competition Committee reserves the right to choose the combination of instruments for any event which it deems best

FEES PER ENTRY: $75
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CATEGORY 21: SHOWCASE INSTRUMENTAL DUET (INTERMEDIATE)
- Ages 14 and Under
- Maximum time: 8 minutes
- Instrumental Sonatas include two (2) performers (any combination of instruments), with or without a piano part
- All contestants will be judged
- If a piano part is required, the pianist is considered as 1 of the 2 performers
- Contestants may choose one or more movements (within the time limit) by one composer from any standard repertoire, except Sonatas from the Baroque period which cannot be used for this category
- Memorization is not requirement
- Please review the Competition Rules #1, 2, 8, 9, and 10 on p.3-5
- Contestants must upload a PDF of their complete music scores (Or first 5 pages of each pieces) at registration
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
- USOMC may choose to combine this Category with Category 22 - Instrumental Ensemble, if there are not enough participants
FEES PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $45 (Total: $90)
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CATEGORY 21: SHOWCASE INSTRUMENTAL DUET (SENIOR)
- Ages 15 and above (One contestant must be 15 or above, the second performer may be of any age)
- Maximum time: 10 minutes
- Instrumental Sonatas include two (2) performers (any combination of instruments), with or without a piano part
- All contestants will be judged
- If a piano part is required, the pianist is considered as 1 of the 2 performers
- Contestants may choose one or more movements (within the time limit) by one composer from any standard repertoire, except Sonatas from the Baroque period which cannot be used for this category
- Memorization is not requirement
- Please review the Competition Rules #1, 2, 8, 9, and 10 on p.3-5
- Contestants must upload a PDF of their complete music scores (Or first 5 pages of each pieces) at registration
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
- USOMC may choose to combine this Category with Category 22 - Instrumental Ensemble, if there are not enough participants
FEES PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $45 (Total: $90)
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CATEGORY 22: SHOWCASE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (INTERMEDIATE)
- Ages 14 and Under
- Maximum time: 8 minutes
- May include 3 - 8 performers
- Any combination of instruments, with or without a piano part
- Contestants may choose one or a set of pieces by one composer from any standard repertoire
- Memorization is not required
- Please review the competition rule #5 (b): on p.4 Contestants must upload at registration, a PDF of their complete music scores (or first 5 pages of each piece)
- Judges may not hear the pieces in their entirety (this will not reflect negatively on the contestants
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
- Please review the Competition Rules #1, 2, 8, 9, and 10 on p.3-5
  USOMC may choose to combine this Category with Category 21 - Instrumental Duets, if there are not enough participants
FEES PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $45
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CATEGORY 22: SHOWCASE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (SENIOR)
- Ages 15 and Above (One contestant must be 15 or above, the rest of the ensemble members may be of any age)
- Maximum time: 10 minutes
- May include 3 - 8 performers
- Any combination of instruments, with or without a piano part
- Contestants may choose one or a set of pieces by one composer from any standard repertoire
- Memorization is not required
- Please review the competition rule #5 (b): on p.4 Contestants must upload at registration, a PDF of their complete music scores (or first 5 pages of each piece)
- Judges may not hear the pieces in their entirety (this will not reflect negatively on the contestants
- Contestants must bring 2 copies of their music (One must be purchased, without proper music will result in disqualification)
- Please review the Competition Rules #1, 2, 8, 9, and 10 on p.3-5
- USOMC may choose to combine this Category with Category 21 - Instrumental Duets, if there are not enough participants
FEES PER ENTRY: EACH contestant will pay $45
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