Rules
Rules
Eligibility
World Stage Online Music Competition | WSOMC is open to musicians of all nationalities
Instruments:
- Classic Vocal: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
- Piano
- Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Classical Guitar, Harp
- Woodwinds: Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone
- Brass: French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba
- Percussion: Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone
- Folk Music
- Popular Vocal
- Chamber Music
Age Category
- Category I (5-7 years old)
- Category II (8-9 years old)
- Category III (10-12 years old)
- Category IV (13-15 years old)
- Category V (16-18 years old)
- Category VI (19 years and older)
Repertoire
Applicants are free to choose repertoire of:
I (5-7 years old) – up to 5 minutes
II (8-9 years old) – up to 7 minutes
III (10-12 years old) – up to 10 minutes
IV (13-15 years old) – up to 13 minutes
V (16-18 years old) – up to 17 minutes
VI (19 years old and older) – up to 25 minutes
Schedule
September 15 – Free Entry deadline
September 19 – Results of the First Round
September 19 – Final Round application start date
September 23 – Deadline for the Final Round application form and fee
October 3 – Announcement of the Final Round results
Application process
The World Stage Online Music Competition has 2 rounds.
The competition is fully online.
- First Round: Applicant must submit the Free Entry application form. The form must be submitted until September 15, 2024, 23:59h
- Final Round: After getting the results of the first round, the final round application will be opened on September 19, right after the First Round results. The selected participants should submit the Final Round application and application fee. The deadline for the submissions of the Final Round application is September 23, 2024.
Application fee – €97
Chamber Music application fee – €142
If the participant wants to participate in multiple instrument categories, a separate application should be submitted per each category.
Video recording
The recording should be in video format, with clear audio.
Both hands and face of the applicant should be visible.
Audio of the recording must be not edited.
Video must be submitted via YouTube Link.
Judging
Entries will be judged based on musicality, technique and overall performance.
The names of the jury are undisclosed for impartial judging and privacy reasons.
The decision of the jury is final and cannot be appealed.
Announcement of the winners
The participants will be notified about their results through email on October 3, 2024.
The diplomas will be sent via email.
Disqualification
Any attempt of engaging the competition in any form of manipulation and/or unfair practices will lead to immediate disqualification.