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MAP International Music Competition 2026

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MARKER AND PIONEER CORP

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Format

Online

instruments

Bassoon • Cello • Clarinet • Conductor • Double Bass • Flute • French Horn • Harp • Oboe • Percussion • Piano • Saxophone • Trombone • Trumpet • Tuba • Viola • Violin

Bewerbungsfrist

October 31, 2026 23:30 (Eastern Time (US & Canada))

Veranstaltungsdaten

November 2 - November 25, 2026

Location

Florida, United States

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Email: [email protected]

Telefon: 🇺🇸 +1 626-672-6305

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markerandpioneer.com

MAP International Music Competition 2026

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The MAP International Music Competition (MAP-IMC) is an international online music competition presented by MARKER AND PIONEER Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Florida, USA.

MAP-IMC actively engages with leaders, educators, and organizations across the North American orchestra and music education communities, including through professional gatherings such as the League of American Orchestras Conference and the American String Teachers Association National Conference, as well as through relationships with professional, youth, and community orchestras.

The competition is open to applications from music players, music learners, and music lovers of any nationality and age throughout the global area. The competition is divided into music categories such as piano, string, wind, vocal, chamber music, and large ensemble. Each category will be judged in age-based groups.

At MAP-IMC, we believe that every musician deserves the opportunity to be heard.

More than a competition, MAP-IMC is a stage for all voices. On this global platform, musicians of different ages, backgrounds, nationalities, and artistic paths can share their work and bring their unique musical voices to an international audience.

By participating in MAP-IMC, musicians have the opportunity to present their artistry directly to distinguished professionals from leading orchestras, universities, conservatories, and music institutions worldwide. Our international jury has included musicians and educators affiliated with renowned institutions such as The Cleveland Orchestra, Stanford University, and other leading organizations in the global music community.

For us, being heard matters. A competition should be more than a ranking, a score, or a prize. It can be an opportunity for a young musician to be recognized, for an emerging artist to reach beyond their local community, and for an educator’s work to gain international visibility.

MAP-IMC was created to make that connection possible.

Your background does not define the limits of your artistic voice. Your location should not determine who has the opportunity to hear it.

Wherever you are in the world, MAP-IMC invites you to step onto an international stage, share what you have to say through music, and let your voice be heard.

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Repertoire Requirements

Choose one or more music pieces from the following musical periods below:

I. Baroque (1600-1750)
II. Classical (1750-1820)
III. Romantic (1800-1910)
IV. Modern Classical / Commercial Music (up to the present time)
V. Works of Living Composer(s)

Age Group | Max Duration
Under 5 Years Old (e.g., born on or after October 31, 2021) | up to 5 min
5-7 Years Old | up to 5 min
8-10 Years Old | up to 6 min
11-13 Years Old | up to 7 min
14-16 Years Old | up to 8 min
17-19 Years Old | up to 10 min
20-22 Years Old | up to 12 min
23 Years Old and Up (e.g., born on or before October 31, 2003) | up to 15 min

Judging Criteria
Each jury member will evaluate the performance on a 25-point scale according to the following criteria:

Technical Accuracy & Intonation: 0-5
Tone Quality & Articulation/Diction: 0-5
Rhythmical Precision: 0-5
Interpretation & Musicality: 0-5
The Level of the Program: 0-5
The final score will be calculated according to the MAP-IMC general jury and placement system.

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Eligible Ensembles

The Chamber Music Competition is open to instrumental and/or vocal ensembles consisting of 2–12 performers.

Eligible ensembles may include, but are not limited to:

Duo
Trio
Quartet
Quintet
String Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Brass Ensemble
Mixed Instrumental Ensemble
Vocal Ensemble / Chamber Choir
Other chamber music formations approved by the Competition Committee

Each ensemble must register and compete as one group. All participating members must be identified in the competition application and must perform in the submitted video.

Repertoire Requirements

Applicants may choose one or more works representing any of the following musical periods or categories:

I. Baroque (1600–1750)
II. Classical (1750–1820)
III. Romantic (1800–1910)
IV. Modern Classical / Commercial Music (up to the present)
V. Works by Living Composer(s)
1. Ensembles may perform one complete work, one or more complete movements, or a substantial continuous portion of a chamber music work, subject to the maximum performance duration established for the ensemble’s age group.
2. Repertoire should provide meaningful musical roles for the participating ensemble members and demonstrate the collaborative nature of chamber music.
3. Original works and arrangements are accepted. When an arrangement is performed, the arranger should be identified in the application whenever applicable.
4. Ensembles may submit works from more than one musical period or style, provided that the total submitted performance does not exceed the applicable time limit.
5. Cuts may be permitted when necessary to meet the competition time limit, provided that the musical continuity and artistic integrity of the submitted performance are preserved.
6. The Competition Committee reserves the right to determine the eligibility of repertoire or ensemble formations when classification is unclear.

Age Groups & Program Duration
The competition age group for Chamber Music entries will be determined by the average age of all participating ensemble members as of the Preliminary Round application deadline.

Each jury member will evaluate the performance on a 25-point scale according to the following criteria:

Technical Accuracy & Intonation: 0-5
Tone Quality & Articulation: 0-5
Rhythmic Precision & Ensemble Coordination: 0-5
Interpretation & Musicality: 0-5
Ensemble Balance, Communication & Collaboration: 0-5

The final score will be calculated according to the MAP-IMC general jury and placing system.

The jury will evaluate the ensemble as a collaborative musical unit rather than ranking or scoring individual members separately.

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Two Categories

The Concerto Competition is offered in the following two categories:

1. Solo Concerto — This category is open to works originally composed for one solo instrument and orchestra. Eligible repertoire may include a complete concerto, one or more movements of a concerto, or another substantial concert work originally written for solo instrument and orchestra.
2. Multiple Concerto / Double & Triple Concerto — This category is open to works originally composed for two or more solo instruments and orchestra, including Double Concertos, Triple Concertos, and other works in which multiple solo instruments share featured concerto roles with the orchestra. All featured soloists must be included in the competition application and identified in the submitted video.

Repertoire Requirements

1. Applicants may perform a complete concerto, one or more complete movements, or a substantial continuous portion of an eligible concerto work, subject to the maximum performance duration established for the applicant’s age group.
2. The submitted work must include a clearly identifiable solo part or featured solo parts written in relationship with orchestral accompaniment.
3. Works may be performed with piano reduction, orchestral accompaniment, or another accompaniment format approved by the Competition Committee.
4. Memorization is not required unless traditionally expected by the performer or preferred for artistic purposes.
5. Cuts may be permitted when necessary to meet the competition time limit, provided that the musical continuity and artistic integrity of the submitted performance are preserved.
6. The Competition Committee reserves the right to determine the eligibility of repertoire when the classification of a submitted work is unclear.

Age Groups

For Solo Concerto, the age of the individual soloist will determine the competition age group:

Under 5 Years Old
5–7 Years Old
8–10 Years Old
11–13 Years Old
14–16 Years Old
17–19 Years Old
20–22 Years Old
23 Years Old and Up

For Multiple Concerto / Double & Triple Concerto, the competition age group will be determined by the average age of all featured soloists. The program duration will follow the corresponding age division above.

Judging Criteria

Each jury member will evaluate the performance on a 25-point scale according to the following criteria:

Technical Accuracy & Control: 0-5
Tone Quality & Articulation: 0-5
Interpretation & Musicality: 0-5
Soloistic Presence & Artistic Communication: 0-5
Musical Interaction with Accompaniment / Orchestra: 0-5

For Multiple Concerto entries, the jury will additionally consider the artistic communication, balance, and musical interaction among the featured soloists when evaluating the overall performance.

The final score will be calculated according to the MAP-IMC general jury and placing system.

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The MAP-IMC Large Ensemble / Orchestra / Choir Competition is designed to celebrate excellence in collaborative music-making and to recognize the important role that large ensembles play in music education, artistic development, and community engagement.

This division provides school ensembles, youth organizations, colleges and universities, community ensembles, festival ensembles, and other eligible groups with an international platform to share their artistic achievements and have their performances heard by distinguished music professionals from around the world.

The Large Ensemble / Orchestra / Choir Competition is open to instrumental and/or vocal ensembles consisting of 13 or more performers.

Eligible ensembles may include, but are not limited to:

String Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Wind Ensemble / Concert Band
Brass Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Choir / Chorus
Youth Orchestra or Youth Choir
College / University Ensemble
Community Orchestra or Community Choir
Festival Orchestra or Festival Choir
Other large instrumental, vocal, or mixed ensembles approved by the Competition Committee

A conductor may participate when appropriate to the ensemble and repertoire. The conductor is not counted toward the minimum number of participating ensemble members.

Repertoire Requirements

Applicants may choose one or more works representing any of the following musical periods or categories:

I. Baroque (1600-1750)
II. Classical (1750-1820)
III. Romantic (1800-1910)
IV. Modern Classical / Commercial Music (up to the present)
V. Works by Living Composer(s)
1. Ensembles may perform one complete work, one or more movements, or substantial portions of eligible works, subject to the maximum performance duration established for the ensemble’s division.
2. Ensembles may submit works from more than one musical period or style, provided that the total submitted performance does not exceed the applicable time limit.
3. Original compositions and arrangements are accepted. When an arrangement is performed, the arranger should be identified in the application whenever applicable.
4. Cuts may be permitted when necessary to meet the competition time limit, provided that the musical continuity and artistic integrity of the submitted performance are preserved.
5. Repertoire should be appropriate for the artistic and educational level of the participating ensemble.
6. The Competition Committee reserves the right to determine the eligibility of repertoire or ensemble classification when the appropriate category is unclear.

Ensemble Divisions & Program Duration

Large Ensemble / Orchestra / Choir entries will compete according to the educational or organizational classification of the participating ensemble, rather than the average age of individual ensemble members.

For ensembles whose membership spans multiple age or educational levels, the Competition Committee may determine the most appropriate division based on the nature, affiliation, and primary membership of the ensemble.

Judging Criteria

Each jury member will evaluate the performance on a 25-point scale according to the following criteria:

Technical Accuracy & Intonation: 0-5
Tone Quality & Ensemble Balance: 0-5
Rhythmic Precision & Ensemble Coordination: 0-5
Interpretation & Musicianship: 0-5
Overall Artistic Presentation & Ensemble Leadership: 0-5

The final score will be calculated according to the MAP-IMC general jury and placing system.

The jury will evaluate each ensemble according to the artistic and educational context of its respective division. The purpose of the evaluation is to recognize musical achievement, ensemble development, collaborative musicianship, and effective artistic communication.

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