Children Category A: Under 8 years old, 2 to 4 minutes for at least 2 pieces of their choice (Entry fee S$80)
Children Category B: Under 10 years old, 3 to 6 minutes for at least two pieces of their choice (Entry fee S$100)
Children Category C: Under 12 years old, 5 to 10 minutes for at least two pieces in different styles (Entry fee S$120)
Junior Category A: Under 14 years old, 7 to 12 minutes for at least two pieces in different styles (Entry fee S$140)
Junior Category B: Under 16 years old, 9 to 15 minutes for at least two pieces in different styles (Entry fee S$160)
Junior Category C: Under 18 years old, 10 to 16 minutes for at least two pieces in different styles (Entry fee S$180)
Youth Category: Under 21 years old, 10 to 18 minutes for at least two pieces in different styles (Entry fee S$200)
Adult Category: 21 years and above, 10 to 22 minutes for at least two pieces in different styles (Entry fee S$240)

* "At least two different styles of repertoire" means that, in addition to two different styles of repertoire, a number of pieces may be performed, within the different duration requirements for each group, in any style.

Grade 1 and below: No age limit, 2 to 4 minutes, Two pieces equal to the same level but in different styles (Entry fee S$90)
Grade 2-3: No age limit, 3 to 6 minutes, Two phases of the same level but in different styles (Entry fee S$100)
Grade 4-5: No age limit, 5 to 8 minutes, Two pieces of the same level but in different styles (Entry fee S$120)
Grade 6-7: No age limit, 7 to 11 minutes, Two pieces of the same level but in different styles (Entry fee S$140)
Grade 8: No age limit, 9 to 13 minutes, Two pieces equal to the same level but in different styles (Entry fee S$160)
College Level 1: No age limit, 12 to 16 minutes for one or more pieces of the same level (Entry fee S$200)
College Level 2: No age limit, 14 to 22 minutes for one or more pieces of equivalent level (Entry fee S$240)

There are no restrictions on the types of musical instruments, but Chinese musical instruments should account for no less than 50% of the total, and the number of people (excluding conductors) should be at least 2 and at most 20.

We will invite artists from the Asian Art Association Singapore (Music) and international piano masters to participate in the judging process. The list of judges will be announced at a later date.

- Record the video of the performance in "landscape" on your own, without any cuts in the video.
- The camera shot must remain stationary throughout the recording, with the performer's hands and face in view at all times. No editing of the video is allowed.
- Performances must be memorized and exact repetitions of the repertoire need not be played.
- Each individual piece must be uploaded separately; when playing a suite or set piece as a single piece, it must be uploaded as a single video, with no editing or cobbling in between.
- The file name of the video should be in the following format: participant's name, age, nationality, category, repertoire title and the words "Performed exclusively for the Singapore World Piano Competition 2024".
- All submitted works should be performed and recorded in 2024.
- Submit the entry form and a link to the video file on Google Drive, Dropbox or Microsoft Drive on the official website of the Competition by 24:00 on October 7, 2024, Singapore time.

- In selecting their repertoire, performers should choose pieces that demonstrate their highest level of performance.
- Performers in any category must play the number and duration of pieces specified for the competition, which may be by any composer chosen from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern era piano repertoire. Preludes and fugues are considered to be one work; consecutive works: e.g. sonatas, suites, etc. in any combination are considered to be one work.
- For entrants who participate in the Categories by Level, they must choose a work equivalent to each level (based on the degree of the ABRSM and Trinity College London) to be presented. In addition to two works of different styles and periods, any one or more works may be selected for performance.
- If a performer chooses to register twice for an examination performance, he/she should try to perform a completely different repertoire in order to get a better grade and to obtain the advice of a professional pianist judge.
- Competitors are required to record on a piano that has been tuned, but there is no limit to upright or grand pianos.
- Competitors are required to attach an electronic score (PDF format) of the published score of the piece of their choice to the application form, stating the name of the competitor and the category in which they are competing. If there is no published score, please provide a letter of consent from the composer.
- Judges will assess the difficulty of the piece, mastery of technique, musical expression and stage presence of the performer.

Each group scoring 95 points or above: Platinum Prize certificate and trophy, and invited to deliver an acceptance speech
Each group scoring 90 to 94 points: a First Prize certificate and invited to deliver an acceptance speech
Each group scoring 85 to 89 points: a second prize certificate and invited to deliver an acceptance speech
Each group scoring 80 to 84 points, a third prize certificate and an invitation to make an acceptance speech.
Each group scoring 70 to 79 points: Certificate of Merit
Each group scoring 69 points or below: Participant's Certificate

The highest score among all Platinum Prize winners in the Children Group A, Children Group B and Children Group C will win S$150.
The highest scorer among all Platinum Prize winners in the Junior Group A, Junior Group B and Junior Group C will win S$200.
The highest scorer among all Platinum Prize winners in the Youth Group and Adult Group will win S$300.
The highest scorer among all Platinum Prize winners in the Grade 1 or below, Grade 2-3 and Grade 4-5 will win S$150.
The highest scorer among all Platinum Prize winners in the Grade 6-7 and Grade 8 will win S$200.
The highest scorer among all Platinum Prize winners in the Tertiary 1 and Tertiary 2 will win S$300.
In the event of a tie for first place, the prize money will be divided equally.

The Outstanding Tutor Award will be given to the tutor who selects one competitor to win first place in the group or at least two competitors to win third place or above.

The Outstanding Organization Award will be given to training institutions and schools that send more than ten participants.

The Organising Committee reserves the right to adjust the number of prizes according to the level of performance in each group.

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