Competition

Online/Warsaw, Poland
Posted: 06 Dec 2025
String Competition Online - for all strings and chamber music
07 - 25 Jan, 2026
String Competition Online – Apply Now!
SCO welcomes musicians of all ages and nationalities: violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, harp, other stringed instruments and all chamber ensembles. Participants may choose a Main Age Category and add any number of Expert Categories, including Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th/21st Century, Sonata, Etude, Caprice, Concerto, Bach, Virtuoso and Lyrical.
Each category entered is awarded with a separate Diploma.
The Jury will grant Gold, Silver, Bronze Prizes and the Absolute Winner title. Repertoire is free (any works, up to 30 minutes). Videos may be recorded on any device; quality does not affect judging.
Application Deadline: 7 January 2026
Results: 25 January 2026
Application fees: 60 EUR (Main Category) + 33 EUR for each Expert Category.
Share your musicianship with an international jury and reach a global audience — join SCO 2026!
SCO welcomes musicians of all ages and nationalities: violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, harp, other stringed instruments and all chamber ensembles. Participants may choose a Main Age Category and add any number of Expert Categories, including Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th/21st Century, Sonata, Etude, Caprice, Concerto, Bach, Virtuoso and Lyrical.
Each category entered is awarded with a separate Diploma.
The Jury will grant Gold, Silver, Bronze Prizes and the Absolute Winner title. Repertoire is free (any works, up to 30 minutes). Videos may be recorded on any device; quality does not affect judging.
Application Deadline: 7 January 2026
Results: 25 January 2026
Application fees: 60 EUR (Main Category) + 33 EUR for each Expert Category.
Share your musicianship with an international jury and reach a global audience — join SCO 2026!
Closing date: 07 Jan 2026
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