INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE
Competition Category B
| CATEGORY B | NO | AGE | PIECE | DURATION | |
| INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (8 – 40 PERFORMERS) | |||||
| Category B: Instrumental Ensemble | B1 | Age 12 and Below | One or Two Pieces | Within 10 minutes | |
| B2 | Age 18 and Below | Within 11 minutes | |||
| B3 | Age 25 and Below | ||||
| B4 | Open Category – No Age Limit | Within 12 minutes | |||
Instrumental Ensemble Category B1 (Age 12 and Below)
| D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | Born After 01/05/2013 |
| Repertoire Requirements | 1-2 contrasting composition or arrangement |
| Maximum Performance Time | 10 minutes |
Instrumental Ensemble Category B2 (Age 18 and Below)
| D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | Born After 01/05/2007 |
| Repertoire Requirements | 1-2 contrasting composition or arrangement |
| Maximum Performance Time | 11 minutes |
Instrumental Ensemble Category B3 (Age 25 and Below)
| D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | Born After 01/05/2000 |
| Repertoire Requirements | 1-2 contrasting composition or arrangement |
| Maximum Performance Time | 11 minutes |
Instrumental Ensemble Category B4 (Open Category - No Age Limit)
| Repertoire Requirements | 1-2 contrasting composition or arrangement |
| Maximum Performance Time | 12 minutes |
Adjudication & Evaluation
The Jury
The jury’s decision is final and cannot be contested. As part of the evaluation process, jurors will provide written feedback for each ensemble performance to support their future development.
The jury’s decision is final and cannot be contested. As part of the evaluation process, jurors will provide written feedback for each ensemble performance to support their future development.
Assessment Criteria
Competition will be evaluated on a 100-point system based on the following criteria:
Competition will be evaluated on a 100-point system based on the following criteria:
- Technicality (40%) Intonation, Rhythm, Tonal Qualities, Dynamics, and Balance;
- Musicality (40%) Phrasing, Interpretation, and Style;
- Overall impression (20%) Expression and Overall Artistic Impression.
The Group or Ensemble that achieves a Gold or Gold with Honors with the highest score in each category will be awarded the title of “Category Champion”.
The Group or Ensemble that achieves a Gold or Gold with Honors with the highest score in each category will be awarded the title of “Category Champion” and may be invited to perform in the Gala Grand Prix.
Special Awards
The jury may award special prizes or recommend a winning group for participation in the Gala Concert & Grand Prix Competition at their discretion.
The jury may award special prizes or recommend a winning group for participation in the Gala Concert & Grand Prix Competition at their discretion.
Awards & Certificate
| AWARD | MARKS | PRIZE |
| GOLD with Honours | 95.00 – 100.00 | CERTIFICATE & TROPHY |
| GOLD | 90.00 – 94.99 | |
| SILVER | 88.00 – 89.99 | |
| BRONZE | 85.00 – 87.99 | |
| ELITE | 80.00 – 84.99 |
Application Requirements
Instrumental Ensemble Categories:
- String Ensemble
- Guitar Ensemble
- Harp Ensemble
- Woodwind Ensemble
- Brass Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- Chamber Orchestra with Winds
| REGISTRATION FEE | |
| CATEGORY | FEE |
| Instrumental Ensemble B1/B2/B3 Category (8 – 40 performers) |
SGD $500 | Group |
| Instrumental Ensemble B4 Category (8 – 40 performers) |
SGD $600 | Group |
The registration fee for local and international participating in the festival is a one-time charge of SGD $500 for Instrumental Ensemble B1/B2/B3 Category and SGD $600 for Instrumental Ensemble B4 Category. The deadline for the registration for the 12th Singapore Raffles International Music Festival is 1st May 2026. These fees are non-refundable and payable upon application to take part in the festival.
Application Requirements
The items in the list below must accompany every festival application, failing which the application would not be considered complete.
- Fill in Registration Form:
- Completed online registration Form or email request for group registration Excel form
- Write-Up Ensemble Profile & Photograph of group:
- A short write-up – 50 words in English
- Photography of group in high resolution for the festival booklet (minimum file size of 1MB)
- Conductor’s photography in high resolution (if apply)
- Registration Fee
- Application that send in their completed registrations before 28 February 2026 will get an early bird registration waiver of SGD $250 (for international group) which will be offset in their final invoice. Please note that an individual festival package still must be chosen.
Registration Period: 1st January 2026 – 1st May 2026 Festival Pass Fees (International Ensemble)
- The festival has 2 Festival fee packages to select from. Every participating group must select a festival package as part of their participation.
- Please drop an email to info@srimf.sg with your Ensemble Name and Country for us to send you the appropriate package rates for the festival.
* Updated on: 5 Nov, 2025
