Apply to Stella Unica

International Young Artist Competitions & Judged Festival

Choose the event you wish to participate in below. A separate registration form and payment are required for each event.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED:

Thank you for your interest in Stella Unica. Applications for the 2026 competitions and festival are now closed. We appreciate all applicants and look forward to sharing the results and upcoming events.

If you experience any difficulties registering for the competition or festival, please email your application to director@stellaunicapiano.org.

You may also pay via PayPal or Zelle using stella.unica5@yahoo.com.

And please, include your country and state, province, or region when registering.

Best regards,

The Stella Unica Team

UPDATE: At the request of many teachers, registration for all age groups has been extended to November 1 at 11:00 PM Eastern Time (New York).

Apply to Stella Unica

Select the program(s) and participation category that apply to you, and provide all required information before submitting your application.

Deadline: October 25, 2026

Participant Info

Participant's First Name

Participant's Last name

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Age as of November 15, 2026

Participant Email

Participant Phone

Parent / Guardian Info

Required for participants under 18

Parent/Guardian Full Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Mailing Address

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Teacher Info

I am currently studying independently

Current Piano Teacher's Full Name

Teacher's Email

Music School/Studio Affiliation

Years of Piano Study

Piano and Composers Competitions - Age Division

Assigned according to participant’s age on November 15, 2026

Single choice

Junior Division - Ages 5-8 - Up to 5 minutes

Pre-Intermediate Division - Ages 9-11 - Up to 7 minutes

Intermediate Division - Ages 12-14 - Up to 10 minutes

Senior Division - Ages 15-18 - Up to 12 minutes

Repertoire - Selection 1

Composer

Composition/Work Title

Movement

Duration (in minutes)

Repertoire - Selection 2

Optional

Composer

Composition/Work Title

Movement

Duration (in minutes)

Total Performance Duration (in minutes)

Video Submission (Piano & Judged Festival)

YouTube Video Link

Additional Video Link

I would also like to participate in the Young Composers Competition

Certification & Consent

I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete.

I grant Stella Unica permission to use the participant’s name, photographs, and performance recordings for competition-related publicity and promotional purposes.

Application Fees

Competition

Piano Solo - $75 per participant

Piano Duet - $50 per participant

Piano Trio - $35 per participant

Piano Concerto - $95 per participant

Festival

Instrumental or Vocal Solo - $50 per participant

Chamber Music:

Duet - $35 per participant
Trio - $30 per participant
Quartet, ensemble - $25 per participant

Submit & Proceed to Payment

Registration Fee (USD)

I confirm that I have read and agree to the Competition Rules, Festival Rules, Liability Waiver, and all applicable requirements of the Stella Unica International Young Artist Piano Competition & Festival.

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