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 info@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.

• 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.