No member of the group may function as coach. The average age of the players in each ensemble must be under 26 as of the date of the competition. Verification of age of each member of the ensemble must accompany the application. Repertoire Two complete works - one from the Classical Period, the other from any later period. Similar allowances may be made for other instrumental combinations.
Tapes serve as the basis for selection of the participating ensembles.
Applications will be rejected if the sound quality is not acceptable. Do not send any application tapes before January of 2002, since they will be returned to the applicants. Winners Concert Winners will be presented in concert on the Sunday following the Saturday Competition. Awards are contingent on the Sunday Concert participation.