James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition
Cleveland, OH (Cleveland Institute of Music), USA · Classical guitar competition
- Location
- Cleveland, OH (Cleveland Institute of Music), USA
- Type
- Competition & Festival
- Event dates
- 7 June 2025 – 8 June 2025
- Application deadline
- 15 February 2026
- Frequency
- Annual (June)
- Eligibility / age
- Ages 13 through 18, U.S. residents only
- Prizes
- 1st$10,000 · $5,000 · $2,500 · $1,250
Repertoire requirements
Bach/Scarlatti required. Set piece announced March 20. From memory.
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Preliminary (Video) · 2x5 min videos
- Bach or Scarlatti work
- Free choice from different era
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Semi-Final · 12-15 min
- 2 free choice pieces
- Set piece (announced March 20)
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Final · 15-18 min
- 3 works from 3 different eras
Official website
https://guitarsint.com/stroud_competition
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