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2026 SPMF Piano and Violin Competition
Competition Information
About the Competition
Instruments: Piano, Violin
Applications Open: April 20
Open to all ages
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Stone Park Music Festival Competition.
Take this opportunity to create a stepping stone in your musical studies and receive valuable insights on your performance from our esteemed judges at the SPMF Music Competition!
The SPMF is honored to be part of your musical journey, and we hope to discover many talented musicians through the competition. Detailed information can be found below.
Categories for Competitors
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Division I: Students ages 13 and under
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Division II: Students ages 17 and under
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Division III: Amateur adults ages 18 and over (with no age limit)
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Division IV: Music students ages 18 and over (with no age limit)
Repertoire
One standard piece from Baroque, classical, romantic, or contemporary works without repeats. One movement is considered as one piece. Participants in all divisions may play the same repertoire for the final round as the preliminary round.
There is no minimum length for a piece within the following time limit:
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Division I: less than 10 minutes
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Division II: less than 15 minutes
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Division III: less than 15 minutes
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Division IV: less than 20 minutes
Prizes for winners
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Division I: $100
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Division II: $150
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Division III: $120
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Division IV: $250
Competition process
Preliminary round:
Competitors submit video recording by August 24, 2026
Final round competitors announced: September 1, 2026
Final round:
Finalists compete at the SPMF on September 12, 2026 at Stone Park
Winners announced same day
Final round competition is open to the public
Judges’ decision is final.
Applications
Applications open: April 20, 2026
Applications close: August 24, 2026
Application fee: $15
Piano
Yamaha CFX(9')
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