Categories
- I category – Under 6 years old – 5 minutes maximum
- II category – Under 8 years old – 5 minutes maximum
- III category – Under 10 years old – 7 minutes maximum
- IV category – Under 12 years old – 9 minutes maximum
- V category – Under 14 years old – 12 minutes maximum
- VI category – Under 16 years old – 15 minutes maximum
- VII category – Under 18 years old – 15 minutes maximum
- VIII category – Under 21 years old – 20 minutes maximum
- IX category – Under 25 years old – 20 minutes maximum
- X category – 25 years or above – 25 minutes maximum
- XI category – 30 years or above – 25 minutes maximum
*Age restriction is according to the application deadline
*For chamber group, please find a median of the age among all applicants and apply to the category accordingly
Instruments
Solo
Keyboard: Piano, Organ, Harpsichord
Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Harp
Woodwind: Flute, Bassoon, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Saxophone
Brass: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
Percussion: Drum kit and all standard orchestra instruments including Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Marimba, Vibraphone, Snare drum, Bass drum, Cymbals, Timpani, Triangle, Tambourine, Maracas, Gongs, Chimes, Celesta
Voice: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Composer
Conductor
Piano Four Hands
Chamber Music
Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet and others
Repertoire
Free choice with one or multiple pieces/ movements from baroque, classical, romantic or contemporary periods. Piano and orchestral accompaniment are both allowed where accompaniment is applicable in the selected piece(s).
For conductors, applicants are welcome to apply with video recordings conducting chamber groups or orchestras.