2025 Competition Details 

The Modern Snare Drum Competition, which takes place at the Cleveland Institute of Music, is open to anyone ages 26 years old and under.  The competition is divided into two Divisions:
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Division I  - Three Rounds  (age 26 years old and under)
Division II - Two Rounds  (age 19 years old and under)

A set list of repertoire will be required for each round.
(See Application page for details)

Application Fees:  
Division I - $175
Division II - $150

Semi and Final rounds will take place live in Mixon Hall on
May 31, 2025.

2025 Competition Schedule (times are approximate):

Division 1 Semifinals - 9:00-12:30pm EST
Break
Division 2 Finals - 2:00 pm EST
Division 1 Finals - 3:00 pm EST
Award Presentations 4:30 EST

Hosted By:
 
​Cleveland Institute of Music
  11021 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Check out CIM's visitor guide.

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