Percussion Competition

Please read these rules carefully before registering for the competition.

Eligibility

  • The competition is an individual event. Groups will not be allowed to enter.
  • There will be three age groups — Sub-Junior for ages 6 to 9, Junior for ages 10 to 14, and Senior for ages 15 to 21. (Age should be calculated as of March 1)
  • In addition to these age groups, there will be different categories for mridangam, konnakkōl, kanjira, ghatam, etc.

Application/Competition

  • The fee for this category is US $85 per entry
  • All applicants in the Senior and Junior categories must submit three (3) talas on the application form; Sub-Juniors must submit one (1) tala.
  • The judges will choose which of those talas must be performed on stage. If the contestant is unable to perform in the tala that the judges have selected, he/she may be disqualified.
  • A strict time limit of five (5) minutes will be imposed. A buzzer will signal the conclusion of the allotted time. The judges may also request the contestant to stop before the allotted time.
  • The decision of the judges is final and binding.
  • The application for registration and associated entry fee must be received by the deadline, March 8, 2026.

Registration for the competition is now closed. You can still view your entry by logging into the registration page, but you cannot add or change any entries.