Piano/Strings/Woodwinds Ensemble - this may consist of Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, Sextet. Instrumentation can be combined with:

• one Piano (please note that only ONE piano will be provided)

• Strings, and 

• 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

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Selection of 2 contrasting pieces from the musical periods below:

• Renaissance or Baroque Period

• Romantic or Classical Period

• 21st Century 

No backing tracks are allowed. No amplification (no microphone) will be provided.

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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
 

• For ensemble, you may perform with or without music sheets. This will not affect the scoring process. 

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

2024 & 2025 Ensemble Contestants