XIX Paços’ Premium International Music Competition – 2026

About The XIX “Paços’ Premium” International Music Competition – 2026, which will cover the categories of Trombone, Piano, Percussion and Cello, will take place from the 26th of June to the 5th of July 2026, at Dr. Arménio Carvalho Auditorium of Paços de Brandão Music Academy (AMPB). The competition is geared to students in various levels of specialized artistic musical education: beginners, elementary, secondary and advanced. This competition is held annually. Goals The goals of this competition include fostering the study of music, promoting learning exchanges among students from various schools and nationalities, encouraging students to achieve new levels of performance, and developing a taste for classical music. Organizing Committee The competition’s organizing committee comprises the AMPB’s String, Wind and Keyboard Departments, under the artistic direction of Teacher Alexandra Trindade (President of Pedagogical Direction).