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The 2026 Music & Arts Competition is a solo and group event open to participants between the ages of 7 and 23 who are active in their corps.
On this page, you will be able to find important dates, guidelines, repertoire, and the registration link when sign-up begins.
IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES (Revised dates in red)
February 16, 2026 - Solo Competition registration due
March 7, 2026 - Group/Singing Company Competition registration due
April 10, 2026 (8:00pm - 11:00pm) - Youth Band Competition
April 11, 2026 (9:00am - 12:00pm) - Solo Competition
April 11, 2026 (1:30pm - 3:30pm) - Singing Company & Youth Choir Competition
Solo Categories
THE SOLO COMPETITION WILL TAKE PLACE
MARCH 6, 2026
8:00 PM @ Camp Rappahannock
SOLO BRASS
SOLO VOICE
- As part of the application process, vocal soloists will be asked which voice range part they will be performing (high or low).
SOLO PERCUSSION
Snare Drum Levels 1 - 3
&
Bonus Mallets Category
SOLO PIANO
Solo Dance
GUIDELINES
- Dancers must learn and perform the choreography in their level (see demonstrations)
- Personal style and flourish is permitted as long the original choreography remains intact
- Attire must be an appropriate size/length
Consider reviewing this technique list as well as researching proper form and posture.
Dramatic Monologue
Don’t just recite the words; breathe life into them with your own interpretation!
GUIDELINES
- The script must be presented from memory.
- Appropriate props and costumes are allowed as long as they don’t distract from the performance.
- Light ad-libbing is permitted as long as it doesn’t stray too far from the script and remains appropriate.
Consider checking out these useful resources from THQ for help in preparing a monologue:
Solo Instrumental Worship
Guitar
Solo Instrumental Worship
Bass Guitar
Solo Instrumental Worship
Drum Set
Group Categories
THE YOUTH BAND AND YOUTH CHOIR COMPETITION WILL TAKE PLACE
APRIL 10, 2026
8:00 PM @ Camp Rappahannock
THE SINGING COMPANY COMPETITION WILL TAKE PLACE
APRIL 11, 2026
10:30 AM @ Camp Rappahannock
Youth Bands
GUIDELINES
- Youth bands must have a minimum of 4 youth members
- Members must be regularly attending participants of worship or music programs of the SAME corps.
- Youth bands are permitted to have one non-playing leader (any age) and one playing helper (any age). The helper player may cover any part EXCEPT part 1.
- Parts 1 - 4 must be covered. Inclusion of the Part 5 and Percussion parts is encouraged, but not required
- Bands must consist of instruments that would be found in a traditional brass band (cornets, E-flat alto horns, baritones, trombones, euphoniums, tubas, percussion). All other types of instruments are NOT permitted.
- Performers must wear uniform (black and white attire)
Youth Choir
ages 13 - 23
GUIDELINES
- Youth Choirs must have a minimum of 4 youth members
- There is no specific number of male and female singers that is required. However, with mixed voice groups, it is recommended that the number of male and female singers is roughly equal for balance
- Groups are permitted to have one non-singing leader
- Youth Choir members must be regularly attending participants of corps worship or music programs
- Songs are to be performed from memory
- Participants must be in uniform (black and white attire)
Singing Company
Ages 6 - 12
All singing companies will perform the same selection. However, two winners will be selected: one small and one large group.
GUIDELINES
- Singing Companies must have a minimum of 4 youth members between plus one non-singing leader of any age
- Singing Company members must be regularly attending participants of corps worship or music programs
- Songs are to be performed from memory
- Participants must be in uniform (black and white attire)
Visual Art
To be displayed and judged Friday April, 10, 2026 @ Camp Rappahannock
Artists will create a piece based on this theme: Faith, Hope and Love in Action
Pieces will be judged on these criteria (in order of importance):
- Relation to theme
- Skill and technique
- Use of materials
Check categories below for accepted mediums or contact member of music department for clarification.