CATEGORY, DURATION & REGISTRATION FEES (PRELIMINARY/FINAL)

*Contestant age is determined by the year of birth. For example, 2026 − 2010 = 16 years old.

Category A : 4-6 YO   = Max. 5 mins (SGD150/160)

Category B :7-9 YO = Max. 8 mins (SGD160/170)

Category C :10-12 YO = Max. 10 mins (SGD170/180)

Category D :13-15 YO = Max. 15 mins (SGD180/190)

Category E : 16-18 YO = Max. 20 mins (SGD230/240)

REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

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One piece of open choice and second piece to be selected from the guide below.

Category A: 4-6 YO               

No. 9 “Perpetual Motion” / No. 14 “Etude” (from the book Suzuki Cello Book 1)

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Category B: 7-9 YO               

Dotzauer Cello Etude
 

Category C:10-12 YO
Dotzauer Cello Etude
 

Category D:13-15 YO

David Popper High School of Cello Playing (40 Etudes)

Category E:16-18 YO
Bach 6 Cello Etudes

PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

All cello contestants must perform with a live piano accompanist for both the preliminary and final rounds.

Contestants may bring their own accompanists or enquire about hiring one through Music Singapore at ask@musicsingapore.com.sg. Accompanist bookings provided by the Music Singapore are chargeable and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

No backing tracks are allowed.

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GUIDELINE ON VIDEO SUBMISSION

for those selecting the VIDEO ENTRY option

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• The online video recording will need to be submitted upon registration via a YouTube, Google Drive or Tencent Video (腾讯视频) URL. 

• It is the candidate’s responsibility to create and upload clear and audible video recordings.  

• Two pieces must be recorded separately, and any form of video editing on the submissions is strictly prohibited. 

• The video must be recorded NO more than 3 months prior to the candidate’s registration day.

• The video should be recorded in landscape format and include every contestant / performer (including the accompanist) throughout the whole video. If you are referring to a music score, please show the original book cover during the introduction. 

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FOR FINAL ROUND
 

• All live performances must be memorized. Please perform from memory.

• Piano accompanists may use score/iPad. 

• Contestants must show their original sheet music at the Semi-Final registration counter for verification.