The 2026 Virginia Louise McClure Music Performance Competition

Sponsored by: The Paul and Linda Kahn Foundation
under the auspice of
University of North Florida, Jacksonville Florida

Open to Junior, Senior and Graduate music majors

 

Application Components to be submitted online

   1. Application Form

                               2. Two References to be submitted directly by the references.                                         At least one of them must be your music professor at UNF.

                                 3. A shareable link to a recent audition video on Youtube.                            

For online application, click the grey box below.

Go to online application form   

Prize and Special Recognition
1st place -- $5,000
2nd place -- $3,000
3rdplace -- $1,000 

The winners will receive this cash prize from the Paul and Linda Kahn Foundation.  

TIMELIINE

Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 (11:59pm)

Pre-screening Results Announcement: Week of February 23rd, 2026

Live auditions: You will be contacted if chosen for Live performance

2026 Winner's Recital: April 2026 Date TBD

Winners' Recital: Will take place at University of North Florida Campus, Jacksonville Florida