ENSEMBLE
Piano / Strings / Woodwinds
(for Percussion Ensemble, please refer to Percussion's Webpage)
Marahuyo String Quartet (Philippines)
First Prize, Ensemble Category 2024
Piano/Strings/Woodwinds Ensemble - this may consist of Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, Sextet. Instrumentation can be combined with:
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one Piano (please note that only ONE piano will be provided)
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Strings, and
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Woodwinds.
CATEGORY, DURATION & REGISTRATION FEES (PRELIMINARY/FINAL)
*Contestant age is determined by the year of birth. For example, 2026 − 2010 = 16 years old.
Category L :12 YO and below = Max. 8 mins (SGD200/220)
Category M :13-21 YO = Max. 12 mins (SGD220/240)
Category N :22 YO and above = Max. 15 mins (SGD240/260)
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
Selection of 2 contrasting pieces from the musical periods below:
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Renaissance or Baroque Period
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Romantic or Classical Period
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21st Century
No backing tracks are allowed. No amplification (no microphone) will be provided.
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.
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It is the candidate’s responsibility to create and upload clear and audible video recordings.
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Two pieces must be recorded separately, and any form of video editing on the submissions is strictly prohibited.
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The video must be recorded NO more than 3 months prior to the candidate’s registration day.
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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.
FOR FINAL ROUND
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For ensemble, you may perform with or without music sheets. This will not affect the scoring process.
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Contestants must show their original sheet music at the Semi-Final registration counter for verification.
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Contestants may opt to play the same or different repertoires for the Preliminary and the Final Round. Please indicate this clearly during your registration for the Final Round. For piano only - you are allowed to add on additional piece - the third piece, as long as the total performance time is within the maximum duration of the participating category.
