The International Young Performing Artist Competition (IYPAC) provides both online and in-person participation options, ensuring a fair, transparent, and professional evaluation process for all young performers.
     
Application due February 28th, 2026

In-Person Competition Date : April 5, 2026

Location : Yuma Performace Hall

Address : 1520 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA

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​​Categories 

Vocal - Classical, Pop, Musical, Jazz 
Piano - Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary
Drums 
Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Guitar 
Winds,Brass - Flute, Saxsophone, Trumpet, Clarinet,Oboe

Dance - Morden Dance, K-Pop Dance

 

 

Age Divisions

9 & Under 
12 & Under
15 & Under
18 & Under
19 & Over 

 

 

​​​Application Fee

Solo - $150

Ensemble - $90 per participant

Repertoire time limit -  5 Minutes

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*For all details please contact us via email iypacompetition@gmail.com
 

Video Guidelines

• All videos must be recorded horizontally. Vertical videos or videos with dark borders will not be accepted.

• The hands and faces of the participants must be visible throughout the entire recording. Piano performers must ensure that the keyboard and pedals are clearly visible.

• Participants must be dressed in appropriate concert attire (dresses or suits).

• All pieces must be performed from memory.

• Video editing is not permitted.

• The video must be uploaded to YouTube with the title “International Young Performing Artist Competition”, followed by the participant’s name, age, and instrument.

• Jury members affiliated with the International Young Performing Artist Competition will review all submissions and select the best performers in each age category.

• Videos of the first-place winners will be announced and published on the official website of the International Young Performing Artist Competition.

• The judges’ decisions are final.