4th Ponce Project International Piano (Virtual/Live) Competition 2026
Eligible instruments: Piano
Eligible ages: 6 to 35 yo
Application deadline: August 1st, 2026
Forms and payments at ThePonceProject.org
• January 15 to March 31: 20% discount period
• April 1 to May 31: 10% discount period
Competition date: Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Venue: Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) at Houston, Texas
Cost to participate: • Jóvenes Artistas Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4: $75
• Libre Division: $90
• Concierto Competition: $90
• Libre Division + Concierto Division: $150
*applies only if participating in both divisions
*If the application fee presents a financial hardship, a partial or full waiver may be requested by emailing contacto@theponceproject.org
Website: https://www.theponceproject.org/announcement-rules/
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/