GOCAA International Music Competition ( New York)
Repertoire Requirements
Groups and Repertoire
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Applicants can sign up for multiple groups.
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The application fee is charged by each individual group.
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The program must be played from memory.
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Contestant can chose any style one piece on Preliminary Round . But need Two or Three different style pieces on final Round on Professional Group (* No 10 - Amateur Group : Only chose any style one piece)
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Run for the highest award ( 2026 GOCAA Artist ) ,need registration concerto Division And Professional Group (Two group )
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The age limit is as of January 1st
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You must study at a professional music academy to register for the professional group.
No. 1 Concerto Division
- A movement from one free-choice concerto.
- The total duration should be within 15 minutes.
- TA second piano will be available for the
participants’ accompanist to play the
orchestral piano reduction. And the
accompanist must be brought by participants.
No. 3 Junior Division A
- Age under 18
- Three pieces of contrasting styles.
- The total duration should be at least 10
minutes, but no more than 15 minutes.
No. 5 Junior Division C
- Age under 14
- Three pieces of contrasting styles.
- The total duration should be at least 10
minutes, but no more than 15 minutes.
No. 7 Children Division A
- Age under 10
- Three pieces of contrasting styles.
- The total duration should be at least 10
minutes, but no more than 15 minutes.
No. 9 Children Division C
- Age under 6
- Three pieces of contrasting styles
- The total duration should be at least 5
minutes, but no more than 10 minutes.
No 11 Amateur Adult Division
No age limit
- Chose one piece within 5 min. any style piece
No. 2 Youth Division
- Age from 18-32.
- Three pieces of contrasting styles.
- The total duration should be within 20 minutes
No. 4 Junior Division B
- Age under 16
- Three pieces of contrasting styles.
- The total duration should be at least 10
minutes, but no more than 15 minutes.
No. 6 Junior Division D
- Age under 12
- Three pieces of contrasting styles.
- The total duration should be at least 10
minutes, but no more than 15 minutes.
No. 8 Children Division B
- Age under 8
- Three pieces of contrasting styles.
- The total duration should be at least 10
minutes, but no more than 15 minutes.
No .10 Amateur Division
-- age Limit (Follow professional group age, we also set up Adult group no age limit )
- Chose one piece within 5 min. any style piece
No.12 Chamber Music & Ensemble
- Any age
-Any combination of Instrument
-Any Style Music
-Registration fee is charged according to the number of people
Special Group
No 13 Pop Music Division
Any popular piano piece
No age limit
No 14 Special Feature Division
* Beginner Music book
* Burgmüller Etudes
* Sonatina
* Czerny Etude No. 599
* Czerny Etude No. 849
* Czerny Etude No. 299
Amateur participants may choose any of the following teaching materials to compete for the special category awards.
No age limit
