Video Submission Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59pm
Please use the form below to submit your video for the 2026 Academy Music Competition. All video submissions must be received by Friday, January 23rd at 11:59pm. For full consideration, submissions must meet all requirements listed below.
Repertoire Requirements
- Participants may perform one piece totaling no more than seven minute (7 minutes MAX)
- Memorization of the piece is encouraged but not required.
- Participants must submit a pdf of their full score (including piano accompaniment if applicable) with numbered measures. Scores without numbered measures will not be considered.
- If selected to perform on the Honors Recital, participant must perform the piece submitted in your video submission.
Piano Accompaniment Guidelines
- Pieces with written accompaniment must be accompanied by a live pianist for the video recording or performed alongside a recorded accompaniment track.
- If selected to perform for the Honors Recital, recorded tracks will not be allowed, and students will be required to perform with a live pianist.
- Participants must provide their own collaborative pianist for both the recording and the Honors Recital, if selected to perform.
Video Submission Requirements
- Participants will submit one video recording of an unedited performance as an unlisted YouTube link.
- Video recordings must be well lit and show the performer’s entire body and instrument. Music stands should not block the view of the performer.
- Video recordings must be performed in one take and must not be edited. Edited videos will lead to disqualification.