EUIMC 2026 Fall Edition — USA Chapter Virtual Competition

The East United International Music Competition (EUIMC) 2026 Fall Edition welcomes musicians of all ages, levels, and cultural backgrounds to participate through our USA Chapter Virtual Competition. This online format allows contestants to submit performance videos from anywhere in the world while receiving professional adjudication, constructive feedback, and meaningful recognition.

Outstanding contestants may also be invited to participate in the International European Music Competition in Hamburg, Germany in July 2027.

THE EUIMC ONLINE COMPETITION RULES

Ready for the world stage? Submit your video and begin your journey toward Hamburg—where Grand Prize and Category Prize Winners may take part in the International European Music Competition and compete for top recognition.

Key Dates & Deadlines

Submission Deadline: November 7, 2026
Results Announcement: After the adjudication process.
Hamburg Invitation: Eligible contestants may be invited to the 2027 International European Music Competition in Hamburg, Germany.

Eligibility & Categories

EUIMC welcomes participants from around the world, except participants from host countries: Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Young Artist Categories:

Primary: Ages 5-7
Elementary: Ages 8–11
Junior: Ages 12–15
Senior: Ages 16–18

Open Category:

Ages 18 and above

Competition Categories

Solo Cateogry

Piano, Strings, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, and Traditional Folk Instruments.

Ensemble Category

Duos, String Quartet, Piano Trios, Choirs, and etc.

Application Process

Pay the Registration Fee:
A non-refundable registration fee is required before submitting the registration form and video.
Complete the Online Registration Form and submit your video:
- Submit the registration form together with your YouTube video link.
- Contestants may register for more than one entry and category.
Wait for the Results:
After adjudication, results and feedback will be emailed to all contestants.

Video Submission Guidelines

Video Requirements: Your video must be recorded in one continuous, unedited take. Your full body and instrument must be clearly visible, along with your accompanist if applicable.
Repertoire: One complete work or a single movement may be performed from ANY musical genre — classical, contemporary, commercial, jazz, cultural, or popular styles are all welcome.
Memorization: Memorization is not mandatory for all participants.
Sheet Music: Submit a digital PDF of your score with no names or identifying marks.
Accompaniment: Highly recommended for instrumentalists and vocalists.
Video Format: Upload and submit a YouTube link in the registration form. Please include the contestant’s name, piece title, and composer in the YouTube caption.
Example: Emily James — Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No.2 by Frédéric Chopin.

Adjudication & Feedback

All submissions will be evaluated based on a 100-point scale, including:

Musicality
Technique
Presentation
Repertoire suitability
Overall artistic impression

All contestants will receive a comment sheet with constructive feedback.

Contestants scoring 80 points or higher will receive an invitation to participate in the International European Music Competition in Hamburg, Germany in July 2027.

🎖️ Tiered Award System

EUIMC uses a tiered award system based on the contestant’s final score.

🥇 Gold
Score Required: 90+
🥈 Silver
Score Required: 80+
🥉 Bronze
Score Required: 73+
🎖️ Merit
Score Required: 70+

🌟 Grand Prize Opportunity

Outstanding contestants will be considered for the EUIMC Grand Prize Awards.

Selection Pool

Gold and Silver Award recipients across all divisions and categories will be considered.

Grand Prize Categories:

Young Artist Category: Ages 5–18 (1 to 3 recipients)
Open Category: Ages 18+ (1 to 3 recipients)
Ensemble Category (1 recipient)

🌟 Grand Prize Awards

USD 500 for each solo recipient
USD 600 for the ensemble recipient
Trophy
Certificate
Invitation to participate in the International European Music Competition in Hamburg, Germany

Solo Category

🏆 Gold and Silver Award Recipients