Students must be in grades 9 through 12. Previous winners may not compete the following year, even on different instruments.
Memorization is required for piano and violin, and is strongly preferred for other instruments.
Michael Jinbo, Music Director, reserves the right to decide the feasibility of the orchestral accompaniment and availablility of orchestral parts. All instruments need an accompanist. Students must live in or study with a teacher who lives in Centre County, or a contiguous county. All contestants will receive comment sheets from all judges and a complimentary ticket to the concert.