2026 Quebec Music Competition (10th Edition)
This year marks a significant milestone as we proudly celebrate our 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, history has been steadily built through the dedication and support of teachers, parents, and young musicians worldwide. Together, we have grown into an international musical platform shaped by shared values, commitment, and artistic excellence.
With the support and participation of musicians from over 38 countries, our competition embraces a wide musical landscape beyond classical music. We welcome jazz, pop, contemporary music, as well as ethnic and traditional music, featuring both standard and unique musical instruments, across soloists, ensembles, and choirs.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our international participants and the teachers and educators who guide and inspire them. Your dedication and trust have been fundamental to our journey.
As we celebrate this 10th anniversary, we look forward to continuing our mission—to inspire the current and next generation of musicians, foster artistic growth, and celebrate music as a universal language that transcends borders.
With the support and participation of musicians from over 38 countries, our competition embraces a wide musical landscape beyond classical music. We welcome jazz, pop, contemporary music, as well as ethnic and traditional music, featuring both standard and unique musical instruments, across soloists, ensembles, and choirs.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our international participants and the teachers and educators who guide and inspire them. Your dedication and trust have been fundamental to our journey.
As we celebrate this 10th anniversary, we look forward to continuing our mission—to inspire the current and next generation of musicians, foster artistic growth, and celebrate music as a universal language that transcends borders.
Testimonials from Our Music Community
"Thank you very much for providing such an opportunity. This is a way for young people to express themselves and enhance their self-confidence." T. Hsu (Parent of Winner)
"Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. We truly appreciate the recognition of David’s musical efforts."
J. Sun (Parent)
"Me, the mother of R.J. would like to thank you for recognizing my sons ability and effort despite being under his medical condition. "
M. Serra (Parent)
"Thank you to the Quebec Music Competition for providing an excellent online platform for my students to participate, and for addressing my requests so promptly. I have never encountered such an efficient and dedicated team — truly appreciated!"
K. Liu (Teacher)
"Thank you very much for providing such an opportunity. This is a way for young people to express themselves and enhance their self-confidence." T. Hsu (Parent of Winner)
"Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. We truly appreciate the recognition of David’s musical efforts."
J. Sun (Parent)
"Me, the mother of R.J. would like to thank you for recognizing my sons ability and effort despite being under his medical condition. "
M. Serra (Parent)
"Thank you to the Quebec Music Competition for providing an excellent online platform for my students to participate, and for addressing my requests so promptly. I have never encountered such an efficient and dedicated team — truly appreciated!"
K. Liu (Teacher)
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The Quebec International Music Competition is one of the official sub-competitions organized by the Global Federation of International Competitions of Music and Fine Arts (Online). It is an independent international competition administered solely under the authority of the Global Federation.
Our mission is to provide developing musicians with the opportunity to perform in a formal, challenging, yet supportive environment, while receiving constructive feedback from our distinguished adjudication panel. We are not affiliated with any external associations, agencies, organizations, or music competition groups. All aspects of the competition — including administration, adjudication, and communication — are managed exclusively by our internal team, ensuring a transparent, professional, and high-integrity experience for all participants. We understand that music transcends all boundaries. Our competition therefore, voice welcomes participants from all over the world of all ages, levels, and all instruments, voice* & composition. We accept applications for solo, duo, trio, and group ensembles. There is no age limit in our competition. Free choice of repertoire. The Quebec Music Competition is suitable for first time competitors, amateurs, as well as advanced music students and upcoming professionals. Winners will be featured on our web site winners' gala virtual concert. The photos and biographies of top winners will be featured. *All instruments accepted include piano, all stringed instruments ( violin, viola cello, double bass, guitar, lute), woodwind (piccolo, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon), recorder, Brass (such as trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn, euphonium, saxophone), Voice (Singing), percussion (drums, xylophone, glockenspiel), harp, organ, harpsichord, Electone, accordion, guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, ethnic and traditional musical instruments (e.g. Zheng, Sheng, Suona, Zither, Erhu, Pipa, Dixi, Khim, Gamelan, Bousouki, Bagpipe and more). We also accept music composition, Music arrangement, Music cover, improvisation and conducting. |
Prizes & Awards
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2026 QUEBEC MUSIC COMPETITION ( INTERNATIONAL ONLINE MUSIC COMPETITION) 10th EDITION In the Quebec International (ONLINE) Competition, winners of each major category will receive a special recognition an award certificate and a medal. Medals and certificates of the following categories will be awarded: 95% or above Platinum Medal 90% or above Gold Medal 85% and above Silver Medal 80% and above Bronze Medal 75% and above: Honorable Mention PRIZES and AWARDS Cash prizes Winners will receive medals and certificates by post Top Prize winners will be featured on our competition website and social media sites with a concert portrait, biography, and their prize winning video. CASH PRIZES will be awarded at the discretion of the jury. The jury reserves the right to not award any of the prizes, or offer "ex aqueo", that is the sharing a prize between multiple contestants. Decisions of the adjudicators are FINAL. We offer various categories including solo, duo, trio, quartet, ensembles, and concerto for a variety of instruments including piano, strings (violin, cello, guitar), wind , harp, percussion, traditional instruments and voice. We also accept music composition, music arrangement, music cover and conducting. Applicants of each category will be placed in the appropriate age group(s) based on experience. Teachers of winners may receive certificates of recognition by request**. |
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2026 Quebec International Music Competition (ONLINE COMPETITION)
10th Edition
Our International Online Competition transcends geographical boundaries, and welcomes participants of all instruments, ages and levels to participate.
Accepting the following categories of application:
(1) Music performance (solo, duo and ensemble) - All genres and instruments (including classical, jazz, pop and traditional musical instruments) and Voice (singing)
(2) Music performance - Band (Jazz and Pop) / Orchestral Ensembles / Choirs
(3) Music Composition, Music Arrangement, Music Cover, Conducting
Participants are required to submit their application, video link of their performance, together with the associated registration fees online. Fees are required to be fully paid upon registration.
We welcome all age, levels, genres, *all musical instruments, solo & ensemble performances, as well as composition, music arrangement, music cover and conducting submissions**. There is no age limits imposed in our competition.
* All musical instruments includes standard classical musical instruments (e.g. piano, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, harp, harmonica, accordion, as well as Chinese traditional musical instruments and other traditional musical instruments) and Voice.
**For composition and music arrangement submission, please submit a performance of your score (an actual performance by musicians, or a digital format - Midi version). In case of composition, only the composition will be evaluated and not the quality of performance.
Application Deadline:
Submission Period: Between 29 January to 25th May 2026
A late fee will be accessed for any application submitted after the deadline of 25 May 2026
Deadline : 25 May 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS: 16 June 2026
Competition Results will be posted on our website
Top prize winners will be notified for concert portrait and biography submission
(1) Music performance (solo, duo and ensemble) - All genres and instruments (including classical, jazz, pop and traditional musical instruments) and Voice (singing)
(2) Music performance - Band (Jazz and Pop) / Orchestral Ensembles / Choirs
(3) Music Composition, Music Arrangement, Music Cover, Conducting
Participants are required to submit their application, video link of their performance, together with the associated registration fees online. Fees are required to be fully paid upon registration.
We welcome all age, levels, genres, *all musical instruments, solo & ensemble performances, as well as composition, music arrangement, music cover and conducting submissions**. There is no age limits imposed in our competition.
* All musical instruments includes standard classical musical instruments (e.g. piano, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, harp, harmonica, accordion, as well as Chinese traditional musical instruments and other traditional musical instruments) and Voice.
**For composition and music arrangement submission, please submit a performance of your score (an actual performance by musicians, or a digital format - Midi version). In case of composition, only the composition will be evaluated and not the quality of performance.
Application Deadline:
Submission Period: Between 29 January to 25th May 2026
A late fee will be accessed for any application submitted after the deadline of 25 May 2026
Deadline : 25 May 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS: 16 June 2026
Competition Results will be posted on our website
Top prize winners will be notified for concert portrait and biography submission
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* The Quebec Music Competition is exclusively organized under the Global Federation of International Competitions of Music and Fine Arts (Online). We are not affiliated with any other associations, agencies, or competition groups.
** The entity previously referred to as the 'International Music Competitions and Fine Arts' during the period of 2008 to 2023, has transitioned its designation to the 'Global Federation of International Music Competitions of Music and Fine Arts' effective from the year 2024 onwards.
* Perpetual Trophy: Winners are entitled to keep the perpetual trophy for 11 months. Winners are required to bring back / send back the trophies on the 5th March, 2026
** The entity previously referred to as the 'International Music Competitions and Fine Arts' during the period of 2008 to 2023, has transitioned its designation to the 'Global Federation of International Music Competitions of Music and Fine Arts' effective from the year 2024 onwards.
* Perpetual Trophy: Winners are entitled to keep the perpetual trophy for 11 months. Winners are required to bring back / send back the trophies on the 5th March, 2026
Website last updated on 28 January 2026.
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