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PIANO SOLO COMPETITION

NO | CATEGORY | AGE | D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | PIECE | DURATION |
PIANO SOLO COMPETITION | |||||
P1 | Children Category | Age 7 and Below | Born after 01/06/2015 | 1 Piece | Within 4 Mins |
P2 | Junior A Category | Age 9 and Below | Born after 01/06/2013 | Within 5 Mins | |
P3 | Junior B Category | Age 12 and Below | Born after 01/06/2010 | Within 6 Mins | |
P4 | Youth Category | Age 16 and Below | Born after 01/06/2006 | Within 8 Mins | |
ABRSM GRADED COMPETITION | |||||
P5 | Grade 1-4 Category | Age 20 and Below | Born after 01/06/2002 | 2 Exam Pieces | Within 5 Mins |
P6 | Grade 5-8 Category | Within 8 Mins | |||
YOUNG ARTISTIC PIANO SOLO COMPETITION | |||||
P8 | Young Artistic Category | Age 25 and Below | Born after 01/06/1997 | Set Piece | Within 12 Mins |
* Candidates are allowed to enroll for more than one category.
2022 SRIMF Young Artistic Category Piano Competition Repertoire (P8)

1) Participants are required to play ONE of the following works from the list below:
A. First movement of any classical period concerto:
- Mozart Concerto No. 9 in E flat K271
- Mozart Concerto No. 15 in B flat K450
- Mozart Concerto No. 17 in G K453
- Mozart Concerto No. 20 in d minor K466
- Mozart Concerto No. 21 in C K467
- Mozart Concerto No. 23 in A K488
- Mozart Concerto No. 24 in c minor K491
- Mozart Concerto No. 25 in C K503
- Mozart Concerto No. 27 in B flat K595
- Beethoven Concerto No. 1 in C Op. 15
- Beethoven Concerto No. 2 in B flat Op. 19
- Beethoven Concerto No. 3 in c minor Op. 37
- Beethoven Concerto No. 4 in G Op. 58
- Beethoven Concerto No. 5 in E flat Op. 73
OR
2) Participants are required to play TWO pieces. Please choose from List B1 and List B2:
B1. One Etude by a composer listed below:
- Franz Liszt
- Frederic Chopin
- Sergei Rachmaninoff
B2. One free choice composition by a composer listed below :
- J.S. Bach
- Frederic Chopin
- Franz Liszt
- Johannes Brahms
- Robert Schumann
- Franz Schubert
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Cesar Franck
- Maurice Ravel
- Claude Debussy
* Please note-Repertoire list is subject to change. (updated 4 Jan, 2022)
ADJUDICATION & EVALUATION
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.
Each participant will receive Jury’s Comments sheet which aims to offer professional insights into their level of performance for their progression in their music journey.
AWARDS & CERTIFICATE
AWARD | MARKS | PRIZE |
SOLO COMPETITION | ||
Gold | 95 & Above | S$300, Certificate & Trophy |
Silver | 90 & Above | S$200, Certificate & Trophy |
Bronze | 88 & Above | S$100, Certificate & Trophy |
Elite | 85 & Above | Certificate & Medal |
Excellent Performance | 80 & Above | Certificate & Medal |
Outstanding Performance | 78 & Above | Certificate & Medal |
Due to the Covid-19 situation, we will not mail the physical certificate and medal. A Printable/Encrypted Certificate will be provided by the Competition Committee. Printed Certificates, Trophies and Medals are provided on request only.
* Cash Prize is awarded for Live Competition Categories only. Virtual Competition winners will be awarded Certificate.
** No cash prize is awarded to categories with less than 13 participating groups.
*** If there are multiple winners receiving the same award, the cash prize is shared equally to participants receiving the same award.
* Cash Prize is awarded for Live Competition Categories only. Virtual Competition winners will be awarded Certificate.
** No cash prize is awarded to categories with less than 13 participating groups.
*** If there are multiple winners receiving the same award, the cash prize is shared equally to participants receiving the same award.
REGISTRATION FEE
PIANO SOLO REGISTRATION FEE | VIRTUAL | LIVE |
Children Category | S$180 | S$200 |
Junior Category | S$200 | S$220 |
Youth Category | S$280 | S$300 |
ABRSM GRADED REGISTRATION FEE | VIRTUAL | LIVE |
ABRSM Grade 1-4 Category | S$200 | S$220 |
ABRSM Grade 5-8 Category | S$280 | S$300 |
YOUNG ARTISTIC PIANO SOLO REGISTRATION FEE | VIRTUAL | LIVE |
Young Artistic Category | S$380 | S$400 |
VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINE
Specifications for the video submission are as follows:
- Layout: Landscape Mode
- Quality: 1920 X 1080 HD
- Format: .mp4 or .mov file
- Audio: Source from video camera or DSLR is recommended
The entire performance must be one take, without any editing. Recordings must be made no earlier than 5 months prior to the registration dateline.
- The Camera must capture the player from the top of head to mid-body, with clear view of the fingers on the keyboard.
- Ensure that the video consistently captures the performer and only one camera is to be used.