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The competition is open to musicians aged 18 and under with two divisions:<\/p>\n
Contestants will be competing for $11,000 in cash prizes. There are prizes for winners in each of the two divisions, as well as an award for the overall winner. There is also a special award for the top finishing group from Merit School of Music.<\/p>\n
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