2025 Violin Competition Application

Joseph Bologne International Violin Competition

Applicant Information and Form 2025
The Joseph Bologne International Violin Competition celebrates the legacy of Joseph Bologne: a trailblazing 18th-century composer, virtuoso violinist, and conductor whose contributions to music history and violin technique were pioneering, and who remains a symbol of excellence, advocating for racial and social equality. Held in Guadeloupe, France, and hosted by the Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges, the competition offers emerging violinists the opportunity to showcase their artistry, compete for prizes, perform with a live orchestra, and help establish their career on an international stage.

Before continuing with your application, please be sure to check the following items:
Terms and Conditions

For the full terms and conditions of the competition, please be sure to see our website page.
Repertoire

Each round of the competition has specific repertoire requirements. Please see our website for details.
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Please fill out the below and sign this application before or by the August 31st, 2025 application deadline.
PART 1: Applicant Personal Information
Name (legal name)*

Applicant First NameApplicant Middle Name(s) (if applicable)Applicant Last Name
Preferred/stage name
Please indicate a preferred or stage name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Telephone/cell number*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Email address*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Copy of the candidate's identification document: (passport, state ID, birth certificate).*

Please upload the applicant's passport photo page or any state/federal issued identification.
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Do you require a visa to travel to the EU / Guadeloupe? (This will not impact your progress in the competition but helps us plan travel documentation.)*

YesNoI'm not sureOther
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PART 2: Application Materials
Applicant publicity photo / headshot (three photos required)*

Upload 3 color photos in digital format with a resolution of at least 300 dpi, including one close-up (head shot) photo suitable for publication.
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Applicant bio: (strict maximum 200 words, in English)*

Type your biography (in English) in the above box. Maximum 200 words. 0/210
Upload a CV / resume, showing educational background and prior engagements and competition wins.*

Submit in either a Microsoft Word, PDF, or Apple Pages document
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Upload two letters of recommendation:
- one letter from the candidate's teacher (past or present)
- the other from a musician(s) of international recognition, specifically recommending the candidate to participate in the Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges International Violin Competition, 2025.
All recommendation letters must be in English.
Letter of recommendation 1:*

Submit in either a Microsoft Word, PDF, or Apple Pages document
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Letter of recommendation 2:*

Submit in either a Microsoft Word, PDF, or Apple Pages document
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Video Link Submission for the First Round*
Please submit a YouTube link, following the guidelines for the first round submission.
Competition Repertoire

Please indicate below the repertoire that you will plan to perform in the live rounds of the competition. If you need to change repertoire, please notify the committee via email at least 30 days prior to the second round.
Round 2 Repertoire:
1. One complete Joseph Bologne Violin Sonata from the following choices: *
2. One selection from the following choices (complete piece): *
3. One virtuosic piece for solo violin (e.g. Paganini Caprice, Ysaÿe Sonata, Ernst Etude etc.) - please indicate composer, title, key, and opus/classification number*
This can be the same as the virtuosic piece in the first-round of the competition.
Round 3 Repertoire:
One complete Joseph Bologne Violin Concerto from the following choices: *
The selection can be the same Bologne violin concerto that was chosen in the first round of the competition. Note: piano reduction scores are available on request. Please see our website.
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Part 3: Checklist and Signing
Checklist: check that you have submitted all the following:

Applicant details (name, address, upload of official ID, website/social media tags if applicable)Applicant publicity photos (three)Applicant biography (max. 200 words)Applicant CV/ResumeTwo letters of recommendationVideo link for the first roundRepertoire list the two live roundsGuardian details (if applicable - see below)Application fee (see below)
By signing this document, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges International Violin Competition, as outlined here.
Applicant signature*

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Date*

MonthDayYear
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Part 4: Applicants who are minors

This section is for applicants who are 17 years old or under on the first day of the second round of the competition.
Is the applicant 17 or under on the first day of the second round of the competition?*

YesNo
Applicants who will be 17 or under on the first day of the second round of the competition (18th November, 2025), must be accompanied by a legal guardian and must have permission from the legal guardian to participate in the competition. For complete rules and regulations of the competition, see this page on our website.

Please submit the following documentation for the legal guardian:
Guardian's Name (legal name)*

Guardian's First NameGuardian's Middle Name(s) (if applicable)Guardian's Last Name
Relationship of guardian to the applicant*
Please indicate the relationship of the guardian to the applicant.
Email address for guardian*
Please note: all correspondence is sent directly to the applicant, not the guardian.
Copy of guardian's identification document : (passport, state ID, birth certificate).*

If the applicant is 17 or under at the time of the first day of the second round, they must have a legal guardian with them. Please upload the guardian's passport photo page or any state/federal issued identification.
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To the guardian: by signing this document, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges International Violin Competition, as outlined here, and affirm that you are legally allowed to serve as the Guardian for the applicant, including for international travel.
Guardian's signature*

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Date of guardian's signing*

MonthDayYear
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Part 5: Payment

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Joseph Bologne International Violin Competition

Terms and Conditions

Repertoire

PART 1: Applicant Personal Information

PART 2: Application Materials

Competition Repertoire

Round 2 Repertoire:

Round 3 Repertoire:

Part 3: Checklist and Signing

Part 4: Applicants who are minors

Part 5: Payment