Erik Satie International Music Competition - Categories

The Erik Satie International Music Competition is an online international competition open to musicians worldwide across classical categories including All Instruments, Conducting, Composition, Voice, Chamber Music, Orchestra, Choir and Music Creators. The competition states there is no overall age limit; category placement is determined by the candidate's age (or the average age of a group) on the application deadline.

The event is described as an online competition judged by internationally renowned jury members and offers awards and opportunities to winners.

There are many specific categories with defined submission rules and age bands (examples include: Prodigy - Age 7 and younger, total duration up to 5 minutes; Junior - Age 8-10, up to 7 minutes; Youth - Age 11-13, up to 10 minutes; Young Artist - Age 14-17, up to 12 minutes; Advanced - Age 18-22, up to 15 minutes; Professional - no age limit, up to 20 minutes). Performers and conductors must submit video (previous recordings accepted); composers may submit video, audio or MIDI files.

Some categories impose repertoire-era or format restrictions (e. g. , Baroque submissions 1600-1750).

Submissions are accepted online and formats vary by category (video/audio/MIDI/PDF/image for written/innovative submissions). The competition page highlights awards and recognition for winners (for example, the Music Video category winners receive an e-certificate and listing).

Specific application deadlines, fees, and prize details are not given on the categories page and must be checked on the competition's application pages.