Strings
- The program must contain a single composition from an established period of classical music history (baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, contemporary.) Transcriptions are allowed.
- Memorization is not required.
- Recommended performance range: 5 - 15 minutes.
- (Maximum performance time: 15 minutes).
Piano
- The program must contain a single composition from an established period of classical music history (baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, contemporary.) Transcriptions are NOT allowed.
- Memorization is required for all repertoire.
- Concerto performances are NOT permitted.
- Compositions using extended techniques (i.e. introducing foreign objects into the workings of the piano to change the sound quality, strumming or plucking of strings) are not permitted.
- Recommended performance range: 5 - 15 minutes
- (Maximum performance time: 15 minutes).
Voice
- The program must contain two selections in contrasting styles.
- Memorization is required for all repertoire
- Recommended performance range: 5 - 10 minutes
- (MINIMUM performance time: 5 minutes).
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
- The program must contain a single composition from an established period of classical music history (baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, contemporary.) Transcriptions are allowed.
- Memorization is not required.
- Recommended performance range: 5 - 15 minutes
- (Maximum performance time: 15 minutes).