Q. Is this competition open to musicians who are not US citizens?
A. Yes, this competition is open to non-US Citizens, however, all finalists will have to provide either a Social Security Number or, if they do not have a Social Security Number, an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Q. If I am 30 on the submission deadline, but 31 by the date of the Finals, am I eligible?
A. Yes, you are eligible as long as you are 30 on the date of the submission deadline.
Q. Can I submit each contrasting movement on a separate link?
A. Yes, you may submit each movement on a separate link.
Q. Are both baroque and modern instruments eligible?
A. Yes, all bowed baroque and modern instruments are eligible
Q. If I am selected as a finalist do I play the same piece that I played in my submission?
A. Yes, finalists are required to play all movements of the same work with all repeats.
Q. Does the Chaccone from Partita No. 2 count as two contrasting movements of Bach for the initial screening round?
A. No, even though the movement is very long, it does not count as two contrasting movements.
Q. Are the Finals open to the public?
A. Yes, the Finals are open to the public free of charge.
Q. Will the Finals be recorded?
A. Yes, the Finals will be recorded and also streamed live on The Violin Channel.
Q. What is the jury’s policy on awarding prizes?
A. The decision of the jury is final and is not subject to any appeal.
Barbash Arts Foundation, sponsor of the Lillian and Maurice Barbash J.S. Bach Competition, reserves the right to make any changes in the rules, schedule or other information related to the competition.
Prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the jury. The jury reserves the right to not award any of the prizes; or to offer a shared prize, splitting an award or prize between several deserving contestants.
Decisions of the jury are FINAL and are not subject to review. The jury reserves the right of not awarding any prizes.