VIOLIN
Open Solo & Exam Graded
Kristen Lauren Ng
First Prize, Violin Category G 2025
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 A : 4-6 YO = Max. 5 mins (SGD150/160)
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
One piece of open choice and second piece to be selected from the guide below.
Category A: 4-6 YO
One etude from Wohlfahrt’s Op. 45,
focusing on foundational techniques:
Example:
Wohlfahrt: Etude No. 5, Op. 45
Wohlfahrt: Etude No. 6, Op. 45
Wohlfahrt: Etude No. 38, Op. 45
Category B: 7-9 YO
One etude from Kayser’s 36 Elementary and Progressive Studies for Violin or Wohlfahrt’s Op. 45, expanding technical skill:
Example:
Wohlfahrt: Etude No. 15, Op. 45
Kayser: Op. 20, No. 9, Allegro Assai
Kreutzer: 42 Studies, No. 2
Category C:10-12 YO
One piece from Kreutzer or Mazas, strengthening advanced techniques and counterpoint-like phrasing:
Example:
Kreutzer: Etude No. 3, Op. 15
Mazas: Op. 36, Etude No. 21
Kayser: Op. 20, No. 13, Allegretto
Category D:13-15 YO
One etude from advanced composers, suitable for developing interpretative skills:
Example:
Kreutzer: Etude No. 35 for Violin Solo
Paganini: Caprice for Solo Violin, Op. 1, No. 20
Wohlfahrt: Op. 45 No. 19, Moderato
Category E:16-18 YO
One etude from a virtuosic repertoire, allowing the performer to showcase technical strength :
Example:
Jakob Dont: 24 Etudes and Caprices, Etude No. 2
Kreutzer: Etude No. 35 for advanced technical refinement
Paganini: Caprice Op. 1, No. 24
EXAM GRADED
CATEGORY, DURATION & REGISTRATION FEES (PRELIMINARY/FINAL)
Category AB12 (ABRSM Grade 1 & 2) = Max. 3 mins (SGD150/160)
Category AB34 (ABRSM Grade 3 & 4) = Max. 5 mins (SGD160/170)
Category AB56 (ABRSM Grade 5 & 6) = Max. 8 mins (SGD170/180)
Category AB78 (ABRSM Grade 7 & 8) = Max. 12 mins (SGD180/190)
Category DIP (ABRSM/Trinity Diploma) = Max. 20 mins (SGD230/240)
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
ABRSM category for Violin - 2 syllabus repertoires from 2024 syllabus.
Trinity & ABRSM Diploma - Ongoing Syllabus
*All contesting pieces must be drawn from different lists (A/B/C), but within the same syllabus
GENERAL GUIDELINES
PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT
All violin 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.
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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All live performances must be memorized. Please perform from memory.
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Piano accompanists may use score/iPad.
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Contestants must show their original sheet music at the Semi-Final registration counter for verification.
