Welcome to the 2027 United States Open Music Competition

Welcome, USOMC families, returning contestants, and new participants!

We are delighted to invite you to participate in the 35th Annual United States Open Music Competition. As we look forward to another exciting year, we are grateful to welcome back the many students, families, and teachers who have been part of the USOMC community, while also extending a warm welcome to those joining us for the very first time.

Each year, USOMC brings together young musicians to share their hard work, dedication, and love for music through performance. We hope the 2027 competition will be a meaningful and rewarding experience for every contestant, filled with opportunities to perform, grow, and celebrate music alongside fellow musicians.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2027 competition and celebrating our 35th year of USOMC together!

Competition Dates

February 15-21, 2027

The Oakland Inter-Stake Center (ISC) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints:
4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland 94602

Registration Dates: September 1, 2026 (12:00am)- September 22, 2026 (11:59pm)

Late Registration Dates: September 23, 2026 (12:00am) – September 30, 2026 (11:59pm)

2027 Adjudicator Showcase Masterclass & Concert

We are pleased to announce that the 2027 USOMC Adjudicator Showcase Masterclass & Concert will be presented by Dr. Ilya Blinov.

Both the Masterclass and Concert will be free of charge and open to the public, offering students, families, teachers, and music lovers a special opportunity to deepen their appreciation and understanding of music through performance and instruction.

The piano masterclass will feature three selected First Place Winners from the Showcase Piano Solo Events, along with two Alternate Winners. All five selected winners will receive monetary prizes.

We look forward to welcoming the USOMC community to this special event and celebrating the artistry and accomplishments of our young musicians alongside Dr. Ilya Blinov.