Registration in each competitive division is strictly limited and will close once the maximum number of participants is reached. The competition takes place on one day only, and scheduling is subject to time limits. Late registrations cannot be accommodated once a division is full.
Registration in each non-competitive division is limited and will close once capacity is reached. The festival is a one-day event, with carefully structured recital blocks to ensure a positive and supportive experience for all participants, including medal presentations and additional programming. Scheduling is subject to change, and registration will close automatically once a division is full.
There is no minimum performance time requirement for any division. Participants may perform shorter works, provided all repertoire requirements are met. Adjudication is based on the quality of musical performance, interpretation, and technical control, not on the length of the program, and shorter performances will not be disadvantaged. If a performance must be shortened to maintain the schedule, the length of the performance will have no bearing on adjudication results or awards.