2025 Chamber Competition

This is open to all branches.

OFFICIAL COMPETITION RULES AND ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

This year’s competition will consist of a preliminary video round and live semi final and final rounds.

Important Dates

Wednesday, ​February 26, 2025 11:59PM: Submission deadline for all application materials at 11:59 PM (PST)

By March 1, 2025: Applicants notified of video audition results by email

Saturday March 8, 2025 (10am-1pm):  Live Semifinal Round

Saturday March 8, 2025 (2-4pm):  Live Final Round & Awards Ceremony

Live Rounds Location

Joyce J. Cammilleri Hall at University of Southern California (3620 McClintock Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089)

COMPETITION GUIDELINES AND RULES

Categories

Elementary: Ages 11 & under
Junior: Ages 14 & under
Senior: Ages 21 & under

Application Fee: $50 per group member

Awards

First place, Second place, Third place & Honorable Mention from each category.

Repertoire Requirements

Any chamber work consisting of 2 to 8 players not exceeding 10 minutes. Multiple movements may be performed if the time limit is adhered to and omit repeats or make appropriate cuts if necessary).

Video Recording Requirements

The audition recordings will be submitted as unlisted YouTube links.

  • The video must be recorded in one unedited take. Audio must be from the same take, but can be from an external microphone(s).

  • A movement must be recorded in its entirety; however, breaks may be taken between movements.

  • Videos may not be edited or spliced.

  • The recording must include all ensemble members performing in the same space together at all times.

  • The picture should remain stationary without panning, fade-in/out, close-up techniques or use of multiple cameras.

  • The ensemble should fill the screen as much as possible.

Other Rules

1. Age is determined by the date of the competition. Each applicant is required to submit a proof of age (a copy of driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.).

2. The decisions of competition judges are final.

3. There are NO REFUNDS of application fees in the event of non-participation.


For additional information, email JCM-LA Director, Dr. Stella Cho.