We will accept applications
to the Sixth annual James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition
from Wednesday, January 1,
2025 through
midnight PST,
Saturday, February 15,
2025.
All 2025 Stroud Competition applicants must submit their
completed application, $75.00 non-refundable entrance fee, and two Preliminary Round YouTube video links
on this web page's Entry Form below. Please read the
Official 2025 Stroud Competition RULES for complete applicant entry requirements.
We encourage all applicants to
submit their completed Entry Form, Two YouTube Video Links,
and Entry Fee well before the entry deadline in case of any technical
difficulty.
We will announce the 2025 Stroud Competition Semi-Finalists on this
website's Announcements' page by Monday, March 4, 2025. We will send the 2025 required set piece to
qualified Semi-Finalists by Monday, March 17, 2025.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: We seek classical guitar students who demonstrate:
1. Informed musicality,
2.
Artistic insight,
3.
Creativity,
4. Technical refinement,
5. Stage presence and poise.
FINAL ROUND
PRIZES:
1st Place: $10,000.00
2nd Place: $5,000.00
3rd Place:
$2,500.00
4th Place: $1,250.00