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Application Process
All fees are listed in US dollars.
| EUPHONIUM | Regular Fee | With Comments |
| Artist Division | $100 | $150 |
| Student Division | $85 | $135 |
| TUBA | Regular Fee | With Comments |
| Artist Division | $100 | $150 |
| Student Division | $85 | $135 |
Applications typically open middle to late January.
There is no need to log into the Falcone website! The application/registration website is reached by pressing the Apply Now button below. In addition to your contact information, you will need to have these things ready when you apply:
1. Your one video file already saved on YouTube. Refer to How to Post Your Video before beginning your application!
2. Your proof of age of the correct type and size (if you are applying in one of the student divisions)
3. A credit card for payment (MasterCard or Visa). If you do not have a credit card, you will need to contact Scott Myckowiak, Falcone Festival Treasurer, prior to March 29.
You will ALSO be asked to supply additional information for the program:
1. Name as you want it to appear in the program.
2. Your home town including state/province, and the country (e.g. USA, Brazil, Germany, Japan).
3. Your current school or university.
4. Your current or latest teacher.
5. Up to three (3) additional teachers whose names you would like included.
Please follow the directions on the application/registration site. Immediately after you “upload now” please wait as it may take a while for files to transfer. When they have uploaded, a confirmation message with a transaction number will appear on your screen. Be sure to write this number down or take a screen shot of the message. A confirmation email will be sent within 15 minutes to the address you used. See Problems with Application if you do not receive such a message.
Remember the deadline of midnight March 31.
Recordings
Recording Guidelines for the Preliminary Round
For information on preparing/submitting your preliminary recording, visit the recording guidelines page.
Specific details concerning repertoire are provided on the required repertoire page. This is where you find the errata or important notes for your division’s music. Be sure to look at the appropriate division for your application to be sure that you have the correct edition/publisher.
If you need help consolidating your video recordings into one single video for submission, one option is to download https://filmora.wondershare.net.
Video recordings only are required for 2026. Consult the FAQ (frequently asked questions) page for additional information. Be sure to read How to Post Your Video prior to beginning your application.
The recordings will be presented to the Preliminary Round adjudicators anonymously; adjudicators will listen to and rank the recordings for selection of Festival participants (semi-finalists and alternates) in each division.
Problems with Application/Registration?
Problem: I cannot get my materials to upload
Check to see that you have followed all the steps listed in How to Post Your Video
vid-OR-
Check to see that your proof of age is in .jpg, .gif, or .png format AND file size does not exceed 500KB
Problem: After completing my registration, I did not receive any receipt from either Authorize.net (the company processing your credit card payment) OR from the Falcone Festival indicating my application had been received
DO NOT RE-REGISTER! Check your SPAM folder first, and if what you are missing is not there within 15 minutes of your application, then contact the Applications Team and explain your problem, including your name, division, and the transaction number if you have it.
Problem: After completing my registration, I discovered a problem with either my personal information (missing or errors) OR with the video file.
DO NOT RE-REGISTER! Contact the Applications Team and explain your problem, including your name and division. (Most likely problems: I uploaded an incorrect file by mistake; I filled in personal information incorrectly)
Problem: My problem is not listed here OR the solutions suggested above did not work
Contact the Applications Team and explain your situation, including your name, division, and the transaction number if you have it.
Questions?
- For music questions contact Mark Cox, music coordinator
- For application/recording issues be sure that you have read Recording Guidelines, How to Post Your Video, and FAQ. If you still have questions, contact the Applications Team
- If a credit card is not available, contact Scott Myckowiak, Falcone Festival Treasurer, prior to March 29