Name: International Chicago Violin Competition 2026 - Registration OPEN
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Top International Violin Competition Online – Chicago Violin Competition is an international violin competition held online via video submission, providing promising young artists ages 7-28 the opportunity to showcase their talents on the world’s stage. CVC is a unique violin competition, setting a new standard in the musical community as an excellent opportunity for both talented young violinists and seasoned performers to deepen their abilities. Both <a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org/chicago-international-violin-competition-young-artist/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Young Artist</a> and <a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org/senior-artist-violin/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Senior Artist</a> divisions are assessed by world-renowned <a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org/chicago-violin-competition-judges/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Judges</a>. Additionally, you can also see the full list of past competition videos on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3FhKr-Vnur2rVXVPatQpQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. 
<h4>Easy to Apply – Easy to Compete (submit video performances) Applications Deadline - Aug 31, 2026 Competition Date - Nov 22, 2026</h4>

CVC is creating a new landscape in the international violin competition world with a unique virtual way of participating, inspiring young talented violinists to reach for the stars! Look below to learn how to apply for the international violin competition in Chicago.Register &amp; Learn More:<a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.chicagoviolincompetition.org </a>Contact: chicagoviolincompetition@amimusic.org | 630-850-8505

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