​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. 

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Dates

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

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

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

​Address: 10303 Westoffice Dr., Houston, TX 77042

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Winner Awards

First Place: $500

Second Place: $300

Third Place: $200

All prize winners also receive a certificate of achievement.

 

Guidelines

1.  Division:

Junior Division: Participants born on or after September 1, 2012

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Senior Division: Participants born from September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2012

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2. Repertoire Requirements:

Each contestant must perform two pieces:

 

One from the mandatory selection

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

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The total length of the performance is limited to 10 minutes. A piano accompanist is required for all pieces if applicable.

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Mandatory selection. Please click to download or purchase from the list below:

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Eugene Goossens - Old Chinese Folk Song 

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Shuwen Zhang - Four Season Tune (Score only)​

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Shih-Hui Chen - Returning Souls: Introduction: Sun, the Glowing Maiden for Solo Violin

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Fritz Kreisler - Tambourin Chinois

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Maria Kaneko Millar - Sakura for Solo Violin (ABRSM Grade 8 Violin 2020-2023)

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3. Additional Guidelines

Your repertoire must be the same for both the preliminary and final rounds. 

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. 

 

4. 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 attaca.

No editing: videos must not be edited or spliced.

Sound: use of an external microphone is allowed.

The violinist and pianist must be visible together, in the same space, throughout the recording.

The upper body of the violinist needs to 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).

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Please upload your videos to YouTube and include the links during the registration process. Please ensure the video title starts with "Oriens 2026 Violin Competition" followed by the contestant's full name, the composer's last name, work, and movement.

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For example:
Oriens 2026 Violin Competition, Ashley York, Ysaye Solo Sonata Op. 27, No. 4, Mvt 3 - Finale

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

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Please email TrioOriens@gmail.com for questions or concerns.