MONTHLY ONLINE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITIONS
Eligible instruments: All levels, styles, and genres of music making
Eligible ages: Open to all ages
Categories:
- Young Musicians: age 7 and younger
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Junior 1: age 8 and 9
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Junior II: ages 10 to 13
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Senior: ages 14 to 18
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Collegiate: age 19 to 26
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Open: 27+
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Mixed: Mixed ages
Registration deadline: Competition applications open on the 1st of each month and close at 11:59 PM ET on the last day
Competition date: Results will be posted on the winners’ page by the 28th and emailed by the 26th of the following month.
Cost to participate: $40 per entry (non-refundable)
Website: https://www.internationalyouthmusiccompetitions.org/
Guitar Wars (Alamo Music x Downtown West)
Eligible instruments: Guitar (acoustic, electric, and bass)
Eligible ages: Open to all ages
Registration deadline: September 15th, 2026
Competition date: October 22nd, 2026 at 7pm
Location: Legacy Park, 103 W Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Cost to participate: Free
Alamo Playful Piano Competition 2026
Eligible instruments: Piano/Keyboards
Eligible ages: Open to all ages
Registration deadline: September 30, 2026
Finalists Announced: October 19, 2026
Live Competition: November 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Location: 425 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
Cost to participate: $35
Website: alamomusic.com