Los Angeles Youth Classical Competition for Piano and Strings Application

Los Angeles Youth Classical Competition for Piano and Strings (presented by Fried Music)

Fried Music presents its inaugural annual music competition on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in downtown Alhambra. Final application deadline is January 1, 2026.

This event celebrates exceptional young string players and pianists across multiple age categories, offering monetary awards to recognize artistry, dedication, and promise. Additional special prizes may be conferred at the discretion of the jury to honor outstanding performances.

Application Deadline: Thursday, January 1, 2026

Competition Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

String Category (Violin, Viola, Cello):
Ages 6 to 9 years old
Ages 10 to 13 years old
Ages 14 to 18 years old

Piano Category:
Ages 6 to 9 years old
Ages 10 to 13 years old
Ages 14 to 18 years old

Application Requirements:

For classical pianists, violinists, violists, and cellists
Students must be available to compete in-person in Alhambra on the day of the competition, Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Application fee of $120 must be submitted to complete the application. The fee is non-refundable. (Waived for Winter Intensive participants.)

Competition Repertoire Requirements:

Time requirements:
- Ages 6 to 9 years old - 5 minutes
  Ages 10 to 13 years old - 5 minutes
  Ages 14 to 18 years old - 7 minutes
Either one piece for the full duration, or two pieces within the time requirement.
Piano accompaniment is required for string players.
Bring two copies of your music for the jury.

Please direct questions to info@friedmusic.com

Website: www.friedmusic.com/competition
Instagram: @fried.music

Please read all details on our website carefully before submitting!

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Applicant’s Date of Birth*

Applicant Age on January 18, 2026*

Applicant Phone Number (if applicable)

Area CodePhone Number

Applicant Email (if applicable)

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Name of Parent/Guardian*

First NameLast Name

Relationship to Applicant*

Phone Number of Parent/Guardian*

Area CodePhone Number

Parent/Guardian Email*

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Instrument*

Instrument Category*

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello)Piano

Age Category*

6 to 9 years old10 to 13 years old14 to 18 years old

Teacher Name*

First NameLast Name

Teacher Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Teacher Email*

example@example.com

Competition Repertoire Selection 1 (Please include Composer, Title, and Movement if applicable)*

Optional Competition Repertoire Selection 2 (Please include Composer, Title, and Movement if applicable)

Do you need a pianist recommendation? (Applicable only if you need a pianist to play with you in your audition.)

YesNo

How did you hear about us?*

Application Fee (Participants of the Fried Music Winter Intensive Program will have their application fee waived. Coupon code to waive the fee will be included in the email receipt confirming your program enrollment. Visit our website (https://www.friedmusic.com/2025-winter-intensive) to fill out the Winter Intensive Registration Form.)*

Application FeeNon-refundable app fee for the Los Angeles Youth Classical Competition.

$120.00

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