Submission Guidelines & Form
Viola Orchestra - 51. International Viola Congress Tenerife 2027
The Congress Viola Orchestra is one of the flagship projects of the 51st International Viola Congress Tenerife 2027, bringing together violists from around the world to rehearse, collaborate, and perform as part of the official Congress program. The orchestra offers participants a unique opportunity to share music, exchange ideas, and perform alongside an international community of violists under the direction of distinguished conductors and guest artists.
Applications for the Congress Viola Orchestra will be open from August 1 through November 1, 2026, and must be submitted exclusively through the official Congress website by completing the online application form. Applications submitted by email or through any other means will not be considered.
Applications for the Congress Viola Orchestra are reviewed independently from the Call for Proposals. Applicants may apply for the Viola Orchestra whether or not they submit a proposal in another Congress category.
Eligibility
The Congress Viola Orchestra is open to individual violists of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities. Applications are welcome from amateur violists, students, educators, freelance musicians, orchestral players, and professional performers alike.
Playing Level
Participation in the Congress Viola Orchestra does not require a video submission.
Instead, applicants are asked to indicate their current playing level by selecting one of the following categories:
Amateur
Advanced Amateur
Music Student
Professional
This information will assist the artistic team in preparing the orchestra and assigning parts to ensure the best possible musical experience for all participants.
Optional Video Submission
Applicants who wish may also include a publicly accessible YouTube link (up to 10 minutes) demonstrating their current playing level.
Submission of a video is entirely optional and is not considered for acceptance into the Congress Viola Orchestra. If provided, the video will be used solely by the artistic team to assist with seating and part assignments.
Optional Video Guidelines
Up to 10 minutes of uninterrupted solo performance.
The recording should be presented without cuts or editing.
The repertoire is entirely the applicant's choice and does not need to be related to the Congress repertoire.
The audio should clearly represent the applicant's own playing.
The video should be clearly recorded and remain publicly accessible on YouTube at the time of submission.
Invitation Certificate
All participants will receive an official Invitation Certificate issued by the Congress organizers. This document may be used to support applications for scholarships, grants, institutional funding, or other forms of financial assistance to help cover travel, accommodation, registration, and other participation-related expenses.
While the Congress is unable to provide financial support, the Invitation Certificate serves as official confirmation of the participant's acceptance to the Congress Viola Orchestra.
Upon successful completion of the project, participants will receive an official Participation Certificate.
We look forward to welcoming violists from around the world to Tenerife for an inspiring week of music-making, collaboration, and artistic exchange.