Kairos International Strings Competition Regulation

Repertoire Requirement

Group A: Under 8 Years Old (Born After December 15th, 2017)

Preliminary round 

Video or Audio recording (One piece free choice)

USA Divisional Final Round

Group B: 9 to 12 Years Old (Born After December 15th, 2013)

Preliminary round 

Video or Audio recording (One piece free choice)

USA Divisional Final Round

Free Reprtoire Up to 8 Minutes

Group C: 13 to 16 Years Old (Born After December 15th, 2009)

Preliminary round 

Video or Audio recording (One piece free choice)

USA Divisional Final Round

Free Repertoire Up to 10 Minutes

Group D: 17 Years Old and Above

Preliminary round 

Video or Audio recording (One piece free choice)

USA Divisional Final Round

Kairos International Strings Competition Prize Settings:

Grand Prize

First Prize

Second Prize 

Third Prize

Honorary Mention

Participation Recognition

Special Awards will be presented in recognition of outstanding performances of works by the following composers

Johann Sebastian Bach 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 

Henryk Wieniawski

Application Fee

Preliminary Round Application Fee: 50$ (Required for all applicants) 

Final Round Application Fee (Finalists only, depending on the category)

Group A: Under 8 Years Old (Born After December 15th, 2017) 60$

Group B: 9 to 12 Years Old (Born After December 15th, 2013) 70$

Group C: 13 to 16 Years Old (Born After December 15th, 2009) 80$

Group D: 17 Years Old and Above 85$

Preliminary round result will be announced July 24, 2026, Finalists will advance to the final round of competition at Falcetti Performance Hall in Newton, MA. 

Competition recordings will be accepted from finalists who are unable to travel to Massachusetts.