COMPETITION
Our international competition is open to all guitarists, regardless of age, sex, nationality, etc.
AGE CATEGORIES:
Category A: up to 14 years old
Category B: 15-17 years old
Category C: 18 and over, no age limit
REQUIREMENTS:
All repertoire must be performed from memory, and the program must include pieces from at least two different periods. For participants in Category C, pieces played in the first round may not be repeated in the second round.
Category A: free-choice program up to 8 minutes
Category B: free-choice program up to 12 minutes
Category C: First round - free-choice program up to 12 minutes
Second round - free-choice program up to 20 minutes, which must include a piece by an Israeli composer
The competition takes place between the 6th and the 8th of December 2026, Specific dates for each category will be announced later.
If you'd like some help choosing an Israeli piece, we invite you to take a look at our catalog, which includes a few Israeli composers and some of their solo guitar works. These are just suggestions, and you may choose an Israeli piece that is not in the catalogue :)
PARTICIPATION FEES:
Category A: 110 NIS
Category B: 130 NIS
Category C: 150 NIS
Registration is currently OPEN!
Deadline: 25 November 2026
JURY:
This year's jury consists of three members:
Gian Marco Ciampa (Italy) - Chairman of the Jury
Doron Salomon (Israel)
Yoram Zerbib (Israel)
Jury members may not evaluate a participant who is their student or a relative.
The verdict of the jury is final and is not up for debate.
PRIZES:
Category A: 1st place - 500₪
2nd place - 350₪
3rd place - 200₪
Category B: 1st place - 1000₪
2nd place - 750₪
3rd place - 500₪
Category C: 1st place - 3000₪
2nd place - 2000₪
3rd place - 1000₪
A special prize will be awarded for the best performance of an Israeli piece.
In addition, all winners will receive diplomas and various gifts.