CATEGORY, DURATION & REGISTRATION FEES (PRELIMINARY/FINAL)

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

Youngest category for Singing/Voice is from 7 years old onwards. 

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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Selection of two contrasting songs from two of the following four repertoire categories: 

• Opera / Oratorio

• Art Songs

• Folk/Traditional

• Musical Theatre

Both pieces cannot belong to the same category mentioned above.

Contestants selecting opera/oratorio are required to perform them in the original key and language.

PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

All singing/voice 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. 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. 

• Piano accompanists may use score/iPad. 

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