Indiana International Guitar Festival and Extravaganza

The competition is open to all classical guitarists who are not represented by professional management.

Open Division: Ages 18-35

Pre-College Division: Ages 18 and under (not enrolled in a university-level music degree program at the time of the competition) Note:

Open Division Guidelines and Rules

Preliminary Round:
- Maximum duration: 10 minutes.
Semifinal Round:
- Maximum duration: 18 minutes per competitor.
- Semifinalists may repeat pieces from the preliminary round but must include additional repertoire to reach the total program length.
Final Round:
- Maximum duration: 20 minutes.
- Finalists may repeat up to 10 minutes of repertoire from previous rounds.
Repertoire:
- All repertoire is free choice.
- Competitors should aim to present a variety of styles and levels of difficulty, as these factors will be considered in scoring.
Time Limits:
- Competitors exceeding the time limit will be stopped without penalty.
Participation Cap:
- Due to time constraints, only the first 30 applicants will be allowed to compete in the Open Division.

Pre-College Division Guidelines and Rules

Single Round:
- Performers should prepare a free-choice program with a maximum duration of 15 minutes.
- Competitors exceeding the time limit will be stopped without penalty.
Repertoire:
- All repertoire is free choice, with consideration given to variety and difficulty as part of scoring.

Additional Information

Registration: For information on registration fees, priority deadlines, and cancellation policies, click here.

International Prize Winners

Visa Restrictions:
- The following visa types cannot accept prize or award income: H1-B, O-1, E-3, and TN.
- Common visa types that can accept prize or award income include F-1, B1, B2, Visa Waiver, and J-1. These visa types are subject to a 30% tax withholding.
- Indiana University does not recognize tax treaties for prize and award income.
Tax Documentation:
- International winners will receive a 1042-S form from Indiana University, which can be used to file a U.S. tax return.
- For further information, visit the IRS website: IRS Publication 515.