2026 Oriens Chamber Competition

2026 Oriens Chamber Competition

Mission
The Oriens Music Competition inspires the next generation to perform music with East Asian influences, forging connections across communities and transforming local appreciation into a global cultural perspective.

Dates

February 1, 2026 (11:59 PM Central Time): Registration and video submission deadline

February 8, 2026: Preliminary results announced via email and on www.Facebook.com/TrioOriens

February 22, 2026: Final round and award ceremony at the Culture Center of Taipei Economics and Cultural Office.

Address: 10303 Westoffice Dr., Houston, TX 77042

Winner Awards

First Place: $500

Second Place: $300

Third Place: $200

All prize winners also receive a certificate of achievement

Guidelines

Contestants must be born on or after September 1, 2006.

Contestants are permitted to be part of multiple ensembles.

Each ensemble entry should consist of 2 to 6 musicians.

Each ensemble is limited to one piano.

Instrumentation comprises violin, viola, cello, string bass, and piano. Contact us if your instrument isn't listed; we will confirm eligibility via email.

The ensemble must maintain consistent instrumentation for both music selections.

No personnel changes are allowed after entry submission.

All registration fees are non-refundable.

Failing to meet all the requirements will result in disqualification.

Rating Criteria

Participants will be evaluated on their musical interpretation, technical clarity and precision, collaborative harmony and unity, performance presentation, and overall artistry.

An audition panel will review all submissions. Their decisions are final.

Repertoire Requirements:

Each ensemble must perform two pieces:

One piece with Asian influence, elements, or composer. Click here for the repertoire reference.

One piece from the classical genre (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th Century) that best reflects your ensemble's level

The total length of the performance is limited to 12 minutes.

Additional Guidelines

Your mandatory and chosen pieces must be the same in the preliminary round and the final round.

Performances exceeding the time limit will be interrupted during the final round.

Please email triooriens@gmail.com for approval if you are unsure that your chosen piece is acceptable before registration.

Video Recording Requirements

Two public YouTube links, one for each music selection.

Unedited recordings: movements recorded in one take, audio from the same take.

Continuity: each piece must be recorded in a single, continuous take. Performers may take a brief pause between movements, even if the score is marked attacca.

No editing: videos must not be edited or spliced.

Sound: use of an external microphone is allowed.

All ensemble members must be visible together, in the same space, throughout the recording.

The upper body of all ensemble members must be fully included in the video.

Visuals: use a stationary camera position without any panning or zooming. No school names or logos should be visible.

Resolution: minimum 1280x720 (720p).

Please upload your videos to YouTube and include the links during the registration process. Please ensure the video title is in this format:

"Oriens 2026 Chamber Competition" followed by the Ensemble's Name, the composer's last name, work, and movement.

For example:
Oriens 2026 Chamber Competition, Trio Oriens, Claude Debussy Piano Trio in G major, L5, Mvt 1 - Andantino con molto allegro

File retention: Please keep your original videos; they may be requested later.

For any questions or concerns, please email TrioOriens@gmail.com

Register for the 2026 Oriens Chamber Competition

Ensemble's Name

Ensemble photo (please ensure the quality and size are appropriate for printing in the program)

Sponsor's full name

Cell Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Media Consent (sponsor should acknowledge your ensemble members regarding this media consent). By checking this column, on behalf of the ensemble members, I (ensemble sponsor) hereby grant permission to the organizer of 2026 Oriens Chamber competition to record and use photos, videos, or audio of my participants for promotional and educational purposes. No compensation will be provided.

First performer's full name (First, Last)

Instrument

First performer's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

First performer's passport or birthday certificate showing date of birth

Second performer's full name

Instrument

Second performer's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Second performer's passport or birthday certificate showing date of birth

Third performer's full name

Instrument

Third performer's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Third performer's passport or birthday certificate showing date of birth

4th performer's full name

Instrument

Fourth performer's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Fourth performer's passport or birthday certificate showing date of birth

Fifth performer's full name

Instrument

Fifth performer's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Fifth performer's passport or birthday certificate showing date of birth

6th performer's full name

Instrument

Sixth performer's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Sixth performer's passport or birthday certificate showing date of birth

Mandatory piece with Asian elements (Composer's full name, work title, opus number, movement)

Please upload a clear score copy of your mandatory piece in PDF format

Please upload only 1 file in PDF format

YouTube link of the mandatory piece recording (please make sure to set it to public, and not for the kids)

Your chosen piece from the Classical genre (Composer's full name, work title, opus number, movement if any)

Please upload a clear score copy of your chosen work in PDF format

YouTube link of the chosen work recording (please make sure to set it to public, and not for the kids)

Registration fee (not refundable)

$100