Contact Person:  Jeannine Mongeon
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Thursday, March 12, 2026  11:59 pm
Location:
Calvary Baptist Church
631 S. Dillard Street
​Winter Garden, FL  34787
 finalGuidelines and Rules
Both OMC members and non-members can enter their students in the competition. You may enter a student for the OMC Strings Competition, regardless of the rating he/she received at the NFMC Junior Festival. If the student did NOT participate at district Junior festival, you CAN enter them in this event.  BULLETIN is available from NFMC:  (317) 882-4003.

Eligibility
STRING students (juniors through age 18),
Solo Elementary III and higher.   VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, DOUBLE BASS

Deadline
Teachers must complete and submit their students' applications ONLINE
by Thursday, March 12, 2026, by 11:59 pm.
Application form:  click here

Entry Fee
Students of Members: $30.00     
Students of Non-Members: $50.00

​Fees are non-refundable

Payment
Payment via Zelle - Set recipient as "Orlando Music Club" with email:
[email protected] Or make your check payable to Orlando Music Club.
Mail to: Lisa Moore, 3384 Fountainhead Ave, The Villages, FL 32163 –
Postmarked by: Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Piano Accompaniment
Entrants are to perform their solo unaccompanied on the video submissions.  
An accompanist is required for Round 2 only (if indicated in the score).

DIVISIONS
Students will be divided into four divisions by level.  
There must be at least three entrants in each division listed below.
Only one entry per student.  
(Student may not enter violin and viola, for example)
If there are less than three entrants per division, that division will be CANCELLED
Entrants will not proceed to Round 2 - the application fee will be refunded.

Lower Intermediate (recording due March 12, in-person March 28):
    VIOLIN & VIOLA - Elementary Class III
    VIOLIN & VIOLA - Medium Class I
    CELLO -  Intermediate Class I, Intermediate Class II, Intermediate Class III

Upper Intermediate (recording due March 12, in-person March 28):
     VIOLIN & VIOLA - Medium Class II
     VIOLIN & VIOLA - Medium Class III
     CELLO - Medium Class I, Medium Class II, Medium Class III

Difficult (recording due March 12, in-person March 28):
    ALL - Difficult Class I
    ALL -Difficult Class II

Advanced (recording due March 12, in-person March 28):
    ALL - Advanced Class I
    ALL - Advanced Class II

Repertoire / Music Score Requirements
MORIZATION is required for all divisions.
Students must perform ONE PIECE for the competition. 
The repertoire for competition must be “Required solo piece” selected from the NFMC 2024-2028 Festivals Bulletin.

If you/student purchased the sheet music online, include the receipt confirmation or the name
associated with the purchase, as outlined on page xiii of the NFMC Bulletin’s Festivals General Rules
under "Scores—Hard copy, Digital, or Hand-copied."
Please make arrangements for this in advance with the committee to avoid potential disqualification.
Contact:  Jeannine Mongeon  [email protected]

There will be no repertoire changes allowed after registration.
 
PRELIMINARY ROUND - "Round 1"
Instructions - Virtual Competition
Finalists for the in-person ROUND 2 on March 28 will be selected by video submissions.  

Applicants must submit a YouTube video recording and upload a PDF of their music from the original books through the online application. The quality of the instrument, recording, or location will not be a factor in judging.  

Finalists will compete in Round 2 in-person March 28
Approximate schedule:

     1:30 pm Lower Intermediate finalists
     2:30 pm Upper Intermediate finalist
     3:30 pm Difficult finalists
     4:30 pm Advanced finalists

YouTube Video Submission Guidelines
  • The student’s head, arms, and hands are to be visible at all times.
  • You may use a cell phone, tablet, video camera or computer to record the performance. Good sound and video quality are important, so please use the best device available.
  • Students are dressed in casual / appropriate attire.
  • Hold the camera in the HORIZONTAL/landscape position so that the video is the
    largest size possible.
  • Student/helper would announce their name, division, and the title of the piece
    using the following script:
    “Hello, this is _________________. (entrant’s name)
    Division: ________________. (such as Advanced)
    The piece she/he will perform is _______________.”
  • The video must be made in one continuous take and from one fixed, stable camera
    angle/location. No stopping of the recording between pieces. No zooming in and out. No editing, no splicing, and no manipulation of the recording in any way. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
  • Upload your video to YouTube.com with visibility set to "unlisted".
  • Label the uploaded video file with the student's name, name of the composer, and
    title of piece.
  • Submit your YouTube video link by March 12, 2026, 11:59 pm EST
  • Application form:  click here
  • Once a video is submitted, no substitutions or additional videos will be allowed.
  • Late video submissions will not be accepted.
  • Payment is due by March 12, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: If anyone has difficulty with a YouTube video, we will accept a link to mp4 recording.  Please advise us if will be sending the recording in a format other than a YouTube link.  

ROUND 2

IN-PERSON COMPETITION INSTRUCTIONS
Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Difficult and Advanced
The judges must be provided with an ORIGINAL score with the measures numbered.
NO photocopies allowed.
Students should dress in smart casual / appropriatc
No food, gum or drinks are allowed at the in-person round.
PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE.

Awards
"Standard of Excellence" applies.
All decisions made by the judges are final.  
Cash awards will be given to winner.  
Teachers will receive a set of the judges’ rating sheets for later distribution to their students.

NOTE : Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass compete AGAINST each other.
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2026 Winners’ Cash Awards
                                                        
        $100  Lower Intermediate     

        $200  Upper Intermediate                  

        $300  Difficult                                                    

        $400  Advanced                                                  ​

In-Person Competition Rules for Attendees
NO videotaping or photography allowed during the in-person Awards Competition.
No applause.
Cell phones must be off.
No teacher, parent or entrant may confer with the Judge, who are instructed likewise.
​A parent must be in attendance with their child.

Some Examples of Solo Repertoire from the Festivals Bulletin.  
Please contact Orlando Music Club to confirm.
VIOLIN & VIOLA & CELLO & DOUBLE BASS COMPETE IN SAME DIVISION

Lower Intermediate - VIOLIN
      Suzuki Volume 3: Humoresque
      Mark O'Connor Book III: The Entertainer
      RCM Violin Repertoire Book 4: Corelli Sonata in F Major. Op. 5, No. 10 or The Song of Twilight 
      Suzuki Volume 3: Becker Gavotte
      Mark O'Connor Book III: Simple Gifts
       RCM Violin Repertoire Book 4: Tchaikovsky Danse Napolitaine or Fast Dance
       Fun With Solos: Brahms Hungarian Dance #5

Upper Intermediate - VIOLIN
      Suzuki Volume 4: Seitz Concerto No. 2 in G Major, mvt. 3
      Mark O'Connor Book IV: Jole Blon
      RCM Violin Repertoire Book 5: Dancla Air Varie or Ukranian Folk Song
      Suzuki Volume 5: Weber Country Dance or Bach Gavotte
      Mark O'Connor Book IV: It Don't Mean a Thing
      RCM Violin Repertoire Book 5: Kreisler Toy Soldier's March or Vaughn Williams Allegro Vivace
      Barber Volume 2: Bohm Sarabande in G Minor

Difficult - VIOLIN
      Suzuki Volume 6: Rameau Gavotte or La Folia
      RCM Violin Repertoire Book 6: Donkey Catch Me If You Can
      Barber Volume 3: Kreisler Tempo di Minuetto in beh style of Pugnani
      Suzuki Volume 7: Bach Courante, Handel Sonata No. 1, mvt. 4 or Mozart Minuet
      RCM Violin Repertoire Book 7: Elgar Chanson de matin, Op. 15, No. 2
      Cui Scherzetto Op. 50, No. 22
      Barber Volume 4: Severn Polish Dance

Advanced - VIOLIN
     Suzuki Volume 8: Eccles Sonata in G Minor, mvt. 1
     Barber Volume 5: Monti Csardas or Ten Have Allegro Brilliant
     RCM Violin Repertoire Book 8: Boulanger Cortege or de Sarasate Playera
     Suzuki Volume 8: Veracini Sonata in E Minor, mvt. 1
     RCM Violin Repertoire Book 8: Bach Partita No. 2 in D Minor, mvt 4 Gigue
     Wieniawski Mazurka Op. 19, No. 1 (Obertass)
     Barber Volume 6: Rachmoninoff Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14

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Lower Intermediate - VIOLA  (Elem 3 and Med 1)
       Suzuki Volume 3: Bach Minuet or Humoresque
       RCM Viola Series Level 4: Bach Polonaise or Purcell If Love's a A Sweet Passion
       Barber Volume I: La Cinquantaine
       Suzuki Volume 3: Mozart Minuet in D
       RCM Viola Series Level 5: Kreisler Toy Soldier's March
       Barber Volume II: Bohm Sarabande

Upper Intermediate - VIOLA (Med 2 and 3)
       Suzuki Volume 5: Marcello Sonata in G Major (any 2 mvts.)
       RCM Viola Series Level 6: Beer Concertino in D Minor, Op. 81, III
       Barber Volume 2: Dancla Fantasia-La Cenerentola
       Suzuki Volume 5: Marais Four French Dances II. La Provencale
       Suzuki Volume 6: Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5 or Beethoven Country Dances (any 3 mvts.)
       RCM Viola Series Level 6: Donkey Catch Me If You Can
       Barber Volume 3: Vaughn Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves

Difficult - VIOLA (Diff 1 and Diff 2)
       Suzuki Volume 7: Kreisler Andantino in the Style of Martini
       RCM Viola Series Level 7: Dittersdorf Sonata in E-Flat, Theme and Variations
       Barber Volume 3: Sitt Mazurka, Op. 132, No. 2

Advanced - VIOLA  (Adv 1 and Adv 2)
       Suzuki Volume 8: Leclair Sonata No. 3 in D Major, Tambourin
       Lionel Tertis Album: Coates First Meeting
       Bach Suite No. 3 in C Major, Prelude
       The Virtuoso Violist: Wolf Italian Serenade
       Chopin Nocturne

Lower Intermediate - CELLO 
Intermediate Class I, Intermediate Class II, Intermediate Class III (page 205)
      Suzuki Volume 4: Breval Sonata in C Major, mvt. 1
      Suzuki Volume 4: Marcello Sonata in E Minor, mvt. II
      Suzuki Volume 4: Solos for Young Cellists Volume 2: Pergolesi Nina
      Suzuki Volume: 4: Bach Suite No. 1 in G, Minuets 1 and 2
      Suzuki Volume 5: Squire Danse Rustique
      Solos for Young Cellists Volume 2: Jenkinson Elfintanz
      Suzuki Volume 5: Vivaldi Sonata in E Minor, mvt. II

Upper Intermediate - CELLO
Medium Class I, Medium Class II, Medium Class III (page 206)
      Suzuki Volume 6: Squire Tarantella
      Romberg Sonata in E Minor, Op. 38, No. 1 mvt. III
      Suzuki Volume 7: Bach Suite No. 3 in C, Bouree I and II
      Vivaldi Six Sonatas: Sonata No. 1, mvt I or mvt II, or mvt III, or mvt. IV
      Suzuki Volume 7: Eccles Sonata in G Minor, Largo, mvt. I
 

Difficult - CELLO
Difficult Class I, II, and III (page 207)
       Solos for Young Cellists Vol 4: Bazelaire Suite Francaise, Op. 114, mvt. 1, Bourée
       Suzuki Volume 8: Saint-Saens Allegro Appassionato, Op. 43
       Haydn Divertimento in D, mvt. II
       Bach Suite No. 1 in G, Prelude
       Suzuki Volume 8: van Goes Scherzo, Op. 12, No. 2
       Faure Apres un Reve
       Bach Suite No. 3 in C, Allemande

Advanced - CELLO
Advanced Class I and Advanced Class II)
       Summer Julie-O
       Blah Meditation Hebraique
       Popper Spinning Song, Op. 55, No. 1
       Popper Dance of the Elves, Op. 39
       Francoeur Sonata in E Major, mvt. II
       Beethoven Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69, mvt. I

Double Bass

Double Bass Lower Intermediate Class
All for Strings Volume 2: Weber Hunter's Chorus
Saint-Saens L'Elephant
Eight Progressive Solos: Leogrande Step Right Up (#5)

Double Bass Uper Intermediate Class
String Festival Solos Volume 2: Reinagle Allegretto
Bach Gavotte in G Minor
20 Progressive Solos: Moszkowski Spanish Dance Op. 12, No. 1

Double Bass Difficult Class
String Festival Solos: Drew Second Sonatina, mvt. I or movt. III
Elgar Salut d'Amour
Solos for the Double Bass Player: Rachmaninoff Vocalise

Double Bass Advanced Class
Bloch Prayer
Solos for the Double Bass Player:  Bottessini Elegy
Festival Performance Solos: Eisengraber Variations for Contrabass