Advanced level
Junior
The same piece in both rounds.
Age range
Ages 5–11
Available formats
- Piano Solo
- Piano Duo
- Piano Concerto
Rounds
Online Preliminary + one Final
Published fee · 2026
US$100
These published fees cover the preliminary or single round. Final-round fees are separate. Confirm new-edition fees before entering.
Solo repertoire by division
- Perform the same piece in the Preliminary and Final, from memory.
- Approximately 1–5 minutes is recommended, not a strict limit. A suitable piece is not rejected solely for being slightly shorter or longer.
- A Chopin work is not required unless specified for a particular group.
Concerto repertoire & accompaniment
Junior, Young Artist, Professional and Amateur entrants perform one movement from any piano concerto in each required round.
Every concerto entry needs accompaniment
- Live piano accompaniment.
- Recorded piano or orchestral accompaniment.
- A recording with a live orchestra.
A solo-piano recording without the orchestral part is not accepted as a concerto entry.
For Piano Duo, contact the team to confirm the current repertoire and memorization requirements before registering.
- More than one entry?
- You may enter every division for which you qualify, including Young Amateur alongside Junior or Young Artist. You may also enter both Solo and Concerto. Each division and performance category requires a separate application and fee.
- Online recording requirements
- Record each piece as one continuous, unedited performance. Show the performer’s face, hands and full body clearly.
- Use an acoustic upright or grand piano for online performances. Recordings must be no more than six months old.
- Wear appropriate concert attire. The jury’s decisions are final.
- Before you apply
- Student name and birth date · Category and format · Repertoire · Registrant email
- Confirm the age cut-off and category with our team if you are unsure.