Philadelphia Classical Guitar Competition

Philadelphia, PA, USA · Classical guitar competition

Location
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Type
Competition
Event dates
18 April 2026 – 19 April 2026
Application deadline
15 March 2026
Frequency
Annual
Eligibility / age
Adult Division: open to advanced classical guitarists of any age residing in the United States or foreign students with valid US student visas at the time of application and competition award; Youth Division: open to students age 18 and under residing in the United States foreign students with valid US student visas at the time of application and competition award.
Entry fee
$75 – Includes admission to all Sunday
Prizes
  • Cash + concert opportunities
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Repertoire requirements

Adult Division: Free-choice: At least two contrasting selections (up to 15 minutes); Youth Division: Free-choice: At least two contrasting selections (up to 10 minutes)

Official website

https://phillyguitar.org/competition

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