Championship Section

Championship Section

For advanced young musicians ready to showcase their musicianship, interpretation and ensemble skills.

• Playing level: Approximately AMEB Certificate of Performance/A.Mus.A level and above, or equivalent
• Performance duration: 6–12 minutes
• Repertoire: Broadly classical in style, including classical music from a range of cultures
• Doubling of parts: Not permitted

Championship Section Key Dates

• Mon 22 Feb: Coaching Program and Monash Strike A Chord Workshop applications open
• Fri 5 Mar: Monash Strike A Chord Workshop applications close
• Fri 19 Mar: Coaching Program applications close
• 10–11 Apr: Monash Strike A Chord Workshop
• 19 Apr–14 May: Coaching Program
• Mon 3 May: Competition entries open
• Fri 28 May: Competition entries close
• Mon 21 Jun: Championship Section first-round results and finalists announced; tickets on sale for the National Final and livestream
• Sat 28 Aug: Championship Section National Final

Entry Requirements

Full entry requirements will be outlined in the official Rules and Regulations, available from early 2027.

Strike A Chord welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with a disability, and students from diverse cultural backgrounds to take part in the competition. Please let us know if you have specific access requirements so we can accommodate your needs by emailing strikeachord@musicaviva.com.au.