Conditions

At least following programme conditions have to be considered:

• In category A, the programme must have a duration of minimum 18 and maximum 20 minutes.
• In pennant category A, the programme must have a duration of minimum 22 and maximum 25 minutes.
• Concertos or similar works with soloists are not allowed.

Criteria for the programme

• 1 contemporary national piece (dated after 1970) composed by a composer from your own country of origin. A resume of the composer must be submitted as proof.
• 1 international piece composed by a - for your ensemble - foreign composer
• 1 original piece, composed for the strength of the ensemble (not arranged)
• the widest possible stylistic diversity

Conditions for participation in the pennant category

At least one of the following conditions has to be met:

• The ensemble obtained a level comparable to WMC division II;
• The ensemble gained minimum a 1st prize cum laude during a previous festival edition;
• The ensemble gained a remarkable artistic result during other international festivals and/or competitions;
• The ensemble can show a thorough artistic experience;
• Sending in a recent DVD recording is obligated (max. 1 to 2 years old). This recording needs to consist of at least one complete work and have a duration of at least 5 minutes, repertoire free of choice ( may be different from the jury concert). 
• Orchestras related to a conservatory and/or an acadamy of arts/music are automatically obliged to participate in the pennant category. 

(o.a. Small groups, Big bands, Dixieland Jazz Bands, New Orleans Jazz Bands, ...)

Conditions

At least following programme conditions have to be considered:

• In category B, the programme must have a duration of minimum 18 and maximum 20 minutes.
• In pennant category B, the programme must last minimum 22 to maximum 25 minutes. 
• Improvisation is an important parameter and will certainly be appreciated.
• own compositions are possible and are even given preference. 

Criteria for the programme

• a varied programme, preferably acoustic
• 1 'standard' dated between 1930 and 1960 (not for big bands)
• a periodic diversity with minimum 1 piece dated after 1980
• a stylistic diversity (blues, ballad, medium, up-tempo). Own compositions are preferred but not obligated

Conditions for particpation in the pennant category

At least one of the following conditions has to be met: 

• the ensemble gained a 1st prize cum laude at a previous EMJ edition;
• the ensemble gained a remarkable artistic result on other international festivals and/of competitions;
• the ensemble can show a thorough artistic experience;
• Sending in a recent DVD recording is obligated (max. 1 to 2 years old). This recording ha sto have a duration of at least 5 minutes and consist of at least 1 complete work, free of choice (may be different from the jury concert).
• Ensembles related to a conservatory and/or an acadamy of arts/music are automatically obliged to participate in the pennant category.  

Conditions

At least following programme conditions have to be considered:

• In category C, the programme must have a duration of minimum 18 and maximum 20 minutes.
• In pennant category C, the programme must have a duration of minimum 22 and maximum 25 minutes.
• Concertos or similar works with soloists are not allowed.

Criteria for the programme

• 1 national piece composed by a composer from your own country of origin. A resume of the composer must be submitted as proof.
• 1 international piece composed by a - for your ensemble - foreign composer
• 1 original piece, composed for the strength of the ensemble (not arranged)
• a periodic diversity with at least one piece dated after 1970

Conditions for participation in the pennant category

At least one of the following conditions has to be met:

• the ensemble gained minimum a 1st prize cum laude during a previous festival edition;
• the ensemble gained a remarkable artistic result during other international festivals and/or competitions;
• the ensemble can show a thorough artistic experience;
• Sending in a recent DVD recording is obligated (max. 1 to 2 years old). This recording needs to consist of at least one complete work and have a duration of at least 5 minutes, repertoire free of choice (may be different from the jury concert).
• Ensembles related to a conservatory and/or an acadamy of arts /music are automatically obliged to participate in the pennant category.  

The occupation of the ensemble has to be conform the requirements of
a. Instrumental chamber music, from duo to dixtuor (based on equality, no relationship soloist - accompaniment)
b. Mixed vocal-instrumental ensemble with a maximum of 4 singers (based on equality, no relationship soloist - accompaniment)

Conditions

At least following programme conditions have to be considered:

• In category D, the programme must have a duration of minimum 18 and maximum 20 minutes.
• In pennant category D, the programme must have a duration of minimum 22 and maximum 25 minutes.
• Concertos or similar works with soloists are not allowed.

Criteria for the programme

• 1 national piece composed by a composer from your own country of origin. A resume of the composer must be submitted as proof.
• 1 international piece, sung in the original language and composed by a - for your ensemble - foreign composer
• maximum 1 arranged piece, composed for the strength of the ensemble
• a stylistic diversity
• a periodic diversity with at least one piece dated after 1970

Conditions for participation in the pennant category

At least one of the following conditions has to be met:

• the ensemble gained minimum a 1st prize cum laude during a previous festival edition;
• the ensemble gained a remarkable artistic result during other international festivals and/or competitions;
• the ensemble can show a thorough artistic experience;
• Sending in a recent DVD recording is obligated (max. 1 to 2 years old). This recording needs to consist of at least one complete work and have a duration of at least 5 minutes, repertoire free of choice (may be different from the jury concert). 
• Ensembles related to a conservatory and/or academy of arts/music are automatically obliged to participate in the pennant category. 

Conditions

At least following programme conditions have to be considered:

• In category E, the programme must have a duration of minimum 18 and maximum 20 minutes.
• In pennant category E, the programme must have a duration of minimum 22 and maximum 25 minutes.
• Concertos or similar works with soloists are not allowed.

Criteria for the programme

• 1 international piece composed by a - for your ensemble - foreign composer
• 1 piece, composed for the strength of the ensemble (arrangements are allowed)
• a stylistic diversity
• a periodic diversity with at least one piece dated after 1970
• if possible, 1 national piece composed by a composer from your own country of origin. A resume of the composer must be submitted as proof.

Conditions for participation in the pennant category

At least one of the following conditions has to be met:

• the ensemble gained minimum a 1st prize cum laude during a previous festival edition;
• the ensemble gained a remarkable artistic result during other international festivals and/or competitions;
• the ensemble can show a thorough artistic experience;
• Sending in a recent DVD recording is obligated (max. 1 tot 2 years old). This recording needs to consist of at least one complete work and have a duration of at least 5 minutes, repertoire free of choice (may be different from the jury concert). 
• Ensembles related to a conservatory and/or an acadamy of arts/music are automatically obliged to participate in the pennant category.  

Conditions

At least following programme conditions have to be considered:

• In category F, the programme must have a duration of minimum 18 and maximum 20 minutes.
• In pennant category F, the programme must have a duration of minimum 22 and maximum 25 minutes.
• Concertos or similar works with soloists are not allowed.

Criteria for the programme

• a stylistic diversity (not compulsory for ensembles for folk music) 
• 1 international piece composed by a - for your ensemble - foreign composer
• 1 national piece, composed by a composer from your own country of origin, is advisable. A resume of the composer must be submitted as proof. (not compulsory for ensembles for folk music)
• a periodic diversity

Conditions for participation in the pennant category

At least one of the following conditions has to be met:

• the ensemble gained minimum a 1st prize cum laude during a previous festival edition;
• the ensemble gained a remarkable artistic result during other international festivals and/or competitions;
• the ensemble can show a thorough artistic experience;
• Sending in a recent DVD recording is obligated (max. 1 to 2 years old). This recording needs to consist of at least one complete work and have a duration of at least 5 minutes, repertoire free of choice (may be different from the jury concert).
• Ensembles related to a conservatory and/or academy of arts/music are automatically obliged to participate in the pennant category. 

((i.e. music composed before 1750)

Conditions

At least following programme conditions have to be considered:

• In category G, the programme must have a duration of minimum 18 and maximum 20 minutes.
• In pennant category G, the programme must have a duration of minimum 22 and maximum 25 minutes.
• Concertos or similar works with soloists are not allowed.

Criteria for the programme

• 1 international piece composed by a - for your ensemble - foreign composer
• only original pieces, composed for the strength of the ensemble (no arrangements)
• a stylistic diversity

Conditions for participation in the pennant category

At least one of the following conditions has to be met:

• the ensemble gained minimum a 1st prize cum laude during a previous festival edition;
• the ensemble gained a remarkable artistic result during other international festivals and/or competitions;
• the ensemble can show a thorough artistic experience;
• Sending in a recent DVD recording is obligated (max. 1 to 2 years old). This recording needs to consist of at least one complete work and have a duration of at least 5 minutes, repertoire free of choice (may be different from the jury concert). 
• Ensembles related to a conservatory and/or acadamy of arts/music are automatically obliged to participate in the pennant category.