Solo
Division
Division
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Elementary grades K-5
Prepare either
The division is split to allow for beginners & novices in the K-5 setting. |
Elementary-
What is 1 voice or 2 voice solo? |
Middle School grades 6-8
High School grades 9-12
Undergraduate College Division age 17+
Present a program of 10-15" for the judge that includes two contrasting pieces.
Example: A selection of Matteo Carcassi & Villa-Lobos
- Free choice
High School grades 9-12
- Prepare two contrasting pieces.
Undergraduate College Division age 17+
- Prepare two contrasting pieces
Present a program of 10-15" for the judge that includes two contrasting pieces.
Example: A selection of Matteo Carcassi & Villa-Lobos
Ensemble Division
Group should perform works that are classically arranged, fall within 5-7 minutes of music, & include only the acoustic guitar. The division is split into 2 divisions:
SMALL ENSEMBLE- Duets and trios
- Elementary to Middle School
- High School to College
LARGE ENSEMBLE- Quartet and more
- Elementary to Middle School
- High School to College
OVERALL COMPETITION RULES & ELIGIBILITY
Open to competitors, regardless of nationality, who are in grades K-5 (Elementary Division), grades 6-8 (Middle School Division), grades 9-12 (High School Division), or age 18+ (College Division) who are not represented by professional management. First place-winners from any previous WTGF competition are not eligible for the same age group.
Competitors must participate in the division corresponding with their grade in school, with the exception that past winners of each division are eligible to compete in the next older division if desired; however past winners of Junior and Senior Divisions may not compete in the College division unless they have reached the minimum age requirement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Competitors who do not present appropriate age verification with their registration are required to bring documentation to the Festival Director. Competitors who do not present appropriate materials will be allowed to perform for evaluation by the judge, but will not be eligible for advancing to the finals of the competition or any prizes.
Open to competitors, regardless of nationality, who are in grades K-5 (Elementary Division), grades 6-8 (Middle School Division), grades 9-12 (High School Division), or age 18+ (College Division) who are not represented by professional management. First place-winners from any previous WTGF competition are not eligible for the same age group.
Competitors must participate in the division corresponding with their grade in school, with the exception that past winners of each division are eligible to compete in the next older division if desired; however past winners of Junior and Senior Divisions may not compete in the College division unless they have reached the minimum age requirement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Competitors who do not present appropriate age verification with their registration are required to bring documentation to the Festival Director. Competitors who do not present appropriate materials will be allowed to perform for evaluation by the judge, but will not be eligible for advancing to the finals of the competition or any prizes.