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<h1>Strings Instrument Competition</h1>
<p>Celebrating Young String Musicians in New Zealand</p>
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<a href="#about">About</a>
<a href="#rules">Rules</a>
<a href="#dates">Important Dates</a>
<a href="#entry">Entry Form</a>
<a href="#contact">Contact</a>
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<h1>Strings Competition</h1>
<p>An annual performance opportunity for young violin, viola, cello and double bass players.</p>
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<h2>About the Competition</h2>
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The Strings Instrument Competition provides young musicians with an opportunity to perform,
develop their musicianship, and gain valuable performance experience.
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Students may enter as soloists or as string ensembles. Performances are evaluated
by a panel of experienced adjudicators who provide feedback to help students grow as musicians.
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<h3>Instruments</h3>
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<li>Violin</li>
<li>Viola</li>
<li>Cello</li>
<li>Double Bass</li>
<li>String Ensembles</li>
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<h2>Competition Rules</h2>
<h3>Eligibility</h3>
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<li>Participants must be aged 10–18</li>
<li>Open to school or private music students</li>
<li>Performance must feature a string instrument</li>
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<h3>Categories</h3>
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<li><b>Junior:</b> Ages 10–13 (3–6 minutes)</li>
<li><b>Intermediate:</b> Ages 14–16 (5–8 minutes)</li>
<li><b>Senior:</b> Ages 17–18 (8–12 minutes)</li>
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<h3>Repertoire</h3>
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<li>Any classical or contemporary piece</li>
<li>One movement of a concerto or complete short work</li>
<li>Memorisation encouraged but not required</li>
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<h2>Important Dates</h2>
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<th>Event</th>
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<td>Entries Open</td>
<td>1 February</td>
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<td>Entry Deadline</td>
<td>30 April</td>
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<td>Preliminary Results</td>
<td>20 May</td>
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<td>Semi Final Round</td>
<td>June</td>
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<td>Final Concert</td>
<td>July</td>
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<h2>Competition Entry Form</h2>
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<h3>Student Details</h3>
<input type="text" placeholder="Student Full Name" required>
<input type="date" placeholder="Date of Birth">
<input type="text" placeholder="School Name">
<input type="text" placeholder="Teacher Name">
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<option value="">Select Instrument</option>
<option>Violin</option>
<option>Viola</option>
<option>Cello</option>
<option>Double Bass</option>
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<option value="">Select Category</option>
<option>Junior</option>
<option>Intermediate</option>
<option>Senior</option>
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<h3>Performance Details</h3>
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<input type="text" placeholder="Piece Title">
<input type="text" placeholder="Movement (if applicable)">
<input type="text" placeholder="Duration (minutes)">
<h3>Contact Details</h3>
<input type="text" placeholder="Parent / Guardian Name">
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<input type="tel" placeholder="Phone Number">
<textarea placeholder="Additional notes"></textarea>
<button type="submit">Submit Entry</button>
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<h2>Contact</h2>
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For enquiries about the competition, entries, or repertoire requirements,
please contact the Strings Competition team.
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Email: info@strings.co.nz
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