COMPETITION
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant may enter more than one division provided each application is made in accordance with the age requirements and other regulations:
-All music must be performed on a nylon-classical 6 string guitar
-All music must be performed by memory
-If a performer exceeds the competition time limit they will be interrupted by the jury without a penalty
- Collegiate and Open Divisions: repertoire from the 1st round may be repeated in the 2nd round
- First prize winners from previous editions of the Competition can not compete in the same division
AGE REQUIREMENTS AND PRIZES
Please determine the appropriate division according to your age as of June 1st, 2026
Junior (Age 13 and under)
1st $200
and Joluck A2 Pomposo 630mm value $1200
2nd $150
3rd $100
Senior (Age 17 and under)
1st $350
and Saers S9 guitar, valued at $1200
2nd $250
3rd $150
Collegiate (Age 21 and under)
1st $600
and Saers S9 guitar, valued at $1200
2nd $400
3rd $250
Open division (No age restriction)
1st $800
and Saers S9 guitar, valued at $1200
2nd $450
3rd $300
APPLICATION
Teachers shall be responsible for reviewing all information pertaining to the competition including rules and regulations with their students.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Junior Division (one round only)
Free program, not to exceed 6 min.
Senior Division (one round only)
Free program, not to exceed 8 min.
Collegiate Division (2 rounds)
1st Round
Free program, two or more contrasting pieces not to exceed 10 min.
2nd Round
Free program, two or more contrasting pieces not to exceed 12 minutes.
Open Division (2 rounds)
1st Round
Free program, two or more contrasting pieces not to exceed 12 minutes.
2nd Round
Free program, two or more contrasting pieces not to exceed 15 minutes.
Judges
TBA
An applicant may enter more than one division provided each application is made in accordance with the age requirements and other regulations:
-All music must be performed on a nylon-classical 6 string guitar
-All music must be performed by memory
-If a performer exceeds the competition time limit they will be interrupted by the jury without a penalty
- Collegiate and Open Divisions: repertoire from the 1st round may be repeated in the 2nd round
- First prize winners from previous editions of the Competition can not compete in the same division
AGE REQUIREMENTS AND PRIZES
Please determine the appropriate division according to your age as of June 1st, 2026
Junior (Age 13 and under)
1st $200
and Joluck A2 Pomposo 630mm value $1200
2nd $150
3rd $100
Senior (Age 17 and under)
1st $350
and Saers S9 guitar, valued at $1200
2nd $250
3rd $150
Collegiate (Age 21 and under)
1st $600
and Saers S9 guitar, valued at $1200
2nd $400
3rd $250
Open division (No age restriction)
1st $800
and Saers S9 guitar, valued at $1200
2nd $450
3rd $300
APPLICATION
Teachers shall be responsible for reviewing all information pertaining to the competition including rules and regulations with their students.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Junior Division (one round only)
Free program, not to exceed 6 min.
Senior Division (one round only)
Free program, not to exceed 8 min.
Collegiate Division (2 rounds)
1st Round
Free program, two or more contrasting pieces not to exceed 10 min.
2nd Round
Free program, two or more contrasting pieces not to exceed 12 minutes.
Open Division (2 rounds)
1st Round
Free program, two or more contrasting pieces not to exceed 12 minutes.
2nd Round
Free program, two or more contrasting pieces not to exceed 15 minutes.
Judges
TBA
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