2026 US-Canadian International Music Competition
First Round Results
We are pleased to announce the results of the First Round. The following candidates have been selected to advance to the Final Round of the 2026 US-Canadian International Music Competition. We warmly congratulate all successful First Round participants on their accomplishment and commend the high standard of preparation and musicianship demonstrated.
The following applicants are kindly requested to contact us directly regarding their results:
William Worsford – USA – Guitar
Candidates who have successfully passed the First Round, and whose names are listed above, are eligible to submit an application for the Final Round. Only those officially notified and included in the published list of successful First Round candidates may proceed with a Final Round application. We encourage all qualified participants to complete their submission within the stated deadline.
To those who were not selected on this occasion, we would like to emphasize that this result does not represent failure. Music competitions are highly competitive, and outcomes often reflect fine margins of artistic distinction. Continued disciplined practice, musical refinement, and perseverance are essential elements of artistic growth. We strongly encourage you to continue striving, developing your craft, and participating in future editions.
We thank all participants for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to musical excellence.
To those who were not selected on this occasion, we would like to emphasize that this result does not represent failure. Music competitions are highly competitive, and outcomes often reflect fine margins of artistic distinction. Continued disciplined practice, musical refinement, and perseverance are essential elements of artistic growth. We strongly encourage you to continue striving, developing your craft, and participating in future editions.
We thank all participants for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to musical excellence.
* Application deadline for final round: 12 March 2026
**Only candidates who have successfully passed the First Round are eligible to apply for the Final Round.
**Only candidates who have successfully passed the First Round are eligible to apply for the Final Round.