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OC Youth Music Foundation presents

2027 RISING ARTISTS HARP COMPETITION

CALIFORNIA STATE COMPETITION

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Preliminary Video Round   due by March 20, 2027

(Only participants who advanced from the preliminary Round will be invited to c compete in the Final Round. Preliminary Round results will be announced on April 7, 2027)

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Live Final Round   June 6, 2027

Chamber Music OC

23666 Birtcher Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630

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​Purpose

To provide harp students an opportunity to improve musicianship and performance skills

 

Eligibility

California Resident

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Repertoire

ALL COMPOSITIONS IN ALL DIVISIONS MUST BE PERFORMED BY MEMORY. REPEATS ARE OPTIONAL. YOU MAY USE THE SAME REPERTOIRE (ALSO, CAN BE DIFFERENT) FOR BOTH PRELIMINARY AND THE FINAL ROUND.

 

Pedal Harp Category A (age 11 and under as of June 6th 2027)

Two contrasting pieces max 12 minutes

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Pedal Harp Category B (age 13 and under as of June 6th 2027)

Two contrasting pieces max 12 minutes

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Pedal Harp Category C (age 15 and under as of June 6th 2027)

Two contrasting pieces max 15 minutes

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Pedal Harp Category D (age 18 and under as of June 6th 2027)

Three contrasting pieces max 20 minutes

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Lever Harp Category E (age 15 and under as of June 6th 2027)

Two contrasting pieces max 15 minutes

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Awards

$500 Scholarship for Grand Prize

$100 Scholarship for 1st Prize each division

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Application

Application form submitted by March 20, 2027

Application Fee $80

For more information, please email at info@ocymf.org