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PERCUSSION

Open Solo & Ensemble

OPEN SOLO

CATEGORY, DURATION & REGISTRATION FEES (PRELIMINARY/FINAL)

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

Category F : 6-14 YO  (Snare Drum) = Max. 10 mins (SGD180/190)

Category G :15-28 YO  (Snare Drum) = Max. 15 mins (SGD230/240)
 

Category H : 6-14 YO  (Keyboard Perc.) = Max. 10 mins (SGD180/190)

Category I :15-28 YO  (Keyboard Perc.) = Max. 15 mins (SGD230/240)
 

Category J : 6-14 YO  (Drum Set) = Max. 10 mins (SGD180/190)

Category K :15-28 YO  (Drum Set) = Max. 15 mins (SGD230/240)



REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

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TWO (2) contrasting pieces. Below are suggestions for each category, to serve as your reference. 

  • Snare Drum - Portraits (for Category F) and Delecluse (for Category G)

  • Marimba - Bach Cello Suite No. 3 BWV1009 Gigue (for both Category H & I)

  • Drum Set - Open Choice (For drum only: backing track allowed. Drum contestants are also advised to bring double pedal/extra cymbals if they are required for your performance)


No piano accompaniment / backing tracks are allowed for Snare Drum and Marimba. 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
 

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

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

ENSEMBLE - PERCUSSION

NUMBER OF CONTESTANTS

May consist of Trio, Quartet, Quintet.

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CATEGORY, DURATION & REGISTRATION FEES (PRELIMINARY/FINAL)

*Age as of 1st January 2026
 

Category O :12 YO and below = Max. 8 mins (SGD220/240)

Category P :13-21 YO = Max. 12 mins (SGD240/260)

REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

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Two pieces of open choice.
 

No piano accompaniment / 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
 

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

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

  • 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.

Meet The Percussion Judges

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