WCMA International Music Competition 2026

The World Classical Masters Association (WCMA) is pleased to announce the Annual International Online Music Competition. This event brings together musicians at all levels from around the world, offering a platform that is open to everyone regardless of where they live. The competition covers a wide range of categories, including solo performance, ensemble, vocal, composition, and conducting. We welcome both classical repertoire and contemporary and cross-genre works. By submitting performances online, participants can share their artistry with an international audience and be part of a community dedicated to keeping music alive and moving forward.

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Instruments

 

Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Classical Guitar, Harp, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, English Horn, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Organ, Harpsichord, Accordion, Voice, Piano Four Hands, Piano Accompaniment, Percussion, Chamber Music, Conducting, Composition, Electronic Music Composition​

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Awards

 

Grand Prize 

(95 points and above)

​€200 per person

Certificate of Achievement​​​

Personalised Winner Poster featured on the WCMA website​​​

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First Prize

(90-95 points)​

Certificate of Achievement​​

Digital poster of the winner

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Second Prize

(85-90 points)​

Certificate of Achievement​​​

Digital poster of the winner

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Third Prize (80-85 points)​

Certificate of Achievement​​​

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Honorable Mention (Below 80 points)​

Certificate of Achievement

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Age Categories

 

Children's Group (7-10 years old)​

Junior Group (11-14 years old)

Youth Group (15-18 years old)

Young Adult Group (19-35 years old)

Senior Group (36 years and above)

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Submission Deadline
 

The competition closes on 31 July 2026. 

Entries received after this time will not be accepted under any circumstances.

All information provided must be both accurate and complete.

The Organising Committee reserves the right to disqualify any applicant whose entry is found to be incomplete or contain false information.

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Entry Fee

 

A non-refundable entry fee of £45 is payable for each entry.

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Recording Requirements

 

The video must be filmed in one continuous take. Any form of editing, audio enhancement, synchronisation adjustment, or post-production manipulation is strictly prohibited.

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The frame must clearly capture the performer and their instrument in its entirety, with particular emphasis on the performer's hand technique and facial expression.

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The recording device must be fixed throughout the performance to ensure a stable and professional image.

 

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Repertoire Requirements

 

Free-choice repertoire: Contestants may select one or more pieces which demonstrate their technical accomplishment and musicality. The total duration of the performance must not exceed 15 minutes.

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Original composition: Entrants in the composition category are required to submit an original score (in PDF format) accompanied by a recording or MIDI realisation (in MP3 format). Scores must be anonymised and must not contain any personal identifying information to ensure impartial judging.

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Copyright declaration: Participants are responsible for ensuring that their chosen repertoire does not infringe upon any third-party rights. For performances of contemporary works, it is the entrant's responsibility to secure all necessary permissions in advance.

 

 

Adjudication

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The panel of adjudicators will comprise internationally renowned musicians, professors, and experts.

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All entries will be judged anonymously and impartially to ensure absolute fairness.

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The adjudicators' decisions are final and binding. No correspondence or discussion concerning the results will be entered into.

 

 

Announcement of Results

 

Results will be announced on 31 August 2026.

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All digital certificates, winner posters, and monetary prizes will be issued via email or online transfer within one month of the results announcement.

 

 

Terms and Conditions

 

By entering the competition, participants grant the Organising Committee the right to use their submitted materials (video, audio, and images) for the purpose of promoting the competition without further compensation or notice.

 

The Organising Committee's interpretation of these rules is final in any matter not explicitly covered herein.

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