NO | CATEGORY | AGE | D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | PIECE | DURATION |
VIOLIN SOLO COMPETITION | |||||
A1 | Children Category | Age 7 and Below | Born after 01/06/2016 | One Piece | Within 4 Mins |
A2 | Junior A Category | Age 9 and Below | Born after 01/06/2014 | Within 5 Mins | |
A3 | Junior B Category | Age 12 and Below | Born after 01/06/2011 | Within 6 Mins | |
A4 | Youth Category | Age 16 and Below | Born after 01/06/2007 | Within 8 Mins | |
YOUNG ARTISTIC VIOLIN SOLO COMPETITION | |||||
A8 | Young Artistic Category | Age 25 and Below | Born after 01/06/1998 | Set Piece | Within 12 Mins |
* Candidates are allowed to enroll for more than one category.
** One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary (Earlier 20th Century) are accepted. Repertoire from ABRSM syllabus is also acceptable.
** One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary (Earlier 20th Century) are accepted. Repertoire from ABRSM syllabus is also acceptable.
2024 SRIMF Young Artistic Category Violin Competition Repertoire (A8)
Participants are required to play ONE of the following works from either list A or B below:
List A: First movement of Classical & Romantic Period Concertos:
- Mozart Concerto No. 3 in G major for Violin, K.216
- Mozart Concerto No. 4 in D major for Violin, K.218
- Mozart Concerto No. 5 in A major for Violin, K.219
- Mendelssohn Concerto in E minor for Violin, Op. 64
- Bruch Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
- Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
- Lalo Symphonie Espagnole, Op.21, I. Allegro con troppo
- Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61
- Wieniawski Concerto No. 2 in D minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 22
- Prokofiev Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin, Op. 63
List B: Virtuoso Solo Pieces:
- P. de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen
- P. de Sarasate Carmen Fantasy
- Saint-Saëns Havanaise, Op. 83
- Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
- Saint-Saëns/Ysaÿe Caprice d’après l’Étude en forme de Valse, Op. 52
- H. Wieniawski Polonaise in D major, Op. 4
- H. Wieniawski Polonaise brillante, in A major, Op. 21
- E. Ysaÿe One of the sonatas for solo violin, Op. 27
- E. Ysaÿe Poème de l’extase, Op. 21
- Maurice Ravel Tzigane
List A: First movement of Classical & Romantic Period Concertos:
- Mozart Concerto No. 3 in G major for Violin, K.216
- Mozart Concerto No. 4 in D major for Violin, K.218
- Mozart Concerto No. 5 in A major for Violin, K.219
- Bruch Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
- Lalo Symphonie Espagnole, Op.21, I. Allegro con troppo
- Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61
- Wieniawski Concerto No. 2 in D minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 22
- Prokofiev Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin, Op. 63
List B: Virtuoso Solo Pieces:
- P. de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen
- P. de Sarasate Carmen Fantasy
- Saint-Saëns Havanaise, Op. 83
- Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
- Saint-Saëns/Ysaÿe Caprice d’après l’Étude en forme de Valse, Op. 52
- H. Wieniawski Polonaise in D major, Op. 4
- H. Wieniawski Polonaise brillante, in A major, Op. 21
- E. Ysaÿe One of the sonatas for solo violin, Op. 27
- E. Ysaÿe Poème de l’extase, Op. 21
- Maurice Ravel Tzigane
* Please Note-Repertoire list is subject to change. (updated 1 Jan, 2024)
NO | CATEGORY | AGE | D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | PIECE | DURATION |
VIOLA SOLO COMPETITION | |||||
B3 | Junior Category | Age 12 and Below | Born after 01/06/2011 | One Piece | Within 6 Mins |
B4 | Youth Category | Age 16 and Below | Born after 01/06/2007 | Within 8 Mins | |
YOUNG ARTISTIC VIOLA SOLO COMPETITION | |||||
B8 | Young Artistic Category | Age 25 and Below | Born after 01/06/1998 | Set Piece | Within 12 Mins |
* Candidates are allowed to enroll for more than one category.
** One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary (Earlier 20th Century) are accepted. Repertoire from ABRSM syllabus is also acceptable.
** One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary (Earlier 20th Century) are accepted. Repertoire from ABRSM syllabus is also acceptable.
2024 SRIMF Young Artistic Category Viola Competition Repertoire (B8)
Participants are required to play ONE of the following works from either list A or B below:
List A: First movement of Viola Concertos:
- JC Bach/Casadesus Concerto for Viola
- B. Bartók: Concerto For Viola And Orchestra
- Hoffmeister Concerto in D major for Viola
- Hoffmeister Concerto in B flat major for Viola
- C Stamitz Concerto in D major for Viola
- Telemann Concerto in G major for Viola
- Walton Concerto in A minor for Viola and Orchestra
List B: Virtuoso Solo Piece:
- Von Weber Andante and Rondo ungarese in C minor for Viola and Orchestra, J.79
* Please Note-Repertoire list is subject to change. (updated 1 Feb, 2023)
NO | CATEGORY | AGE | D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | PIECE | DURATION |
CELLO SOLO COMPETITION | |||||
C1 | Children Category | Age 7 and Below | Born after 01/06/2016 | One Piece | Within 4 Mins |
C2 | Junior A Category | Age 9 and Below | Born after 01/06/2014 | Within 5 Mins | |
C3 | Junior B Category | Age 12 and Below | Born after 01/06/2011 | Within 6 Mins | |
C4 | Youth Category | Age 16 and Below | Born after 01/06/2007 | Within 8 Mins | |
YOUNG ARTISTIC CELLO SOLO COMPETITION | |||||
C8 | Young Artistic Category | Age 25 and Below | Born after 01/06/1998 | Set Piece | Within 12 Mins |
* Candidates are allowed to enroll for more than one category.
** One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary (Earlier 20th Century) are accepted. Repertoire from ABRSM syllabus is also acceptable.
** One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary (Earlier 20th Century) are accepted. Repertoire from ABRSM syllabus is also acceptable.
2024 SRIMF Young Artistic Category Cello Competition Repertoire (C8)
Participants are required to play ONE of the following works from either list A or B below:
List A: First movement of Cello Concertos:
- Boccherini Concerto in D major for Cello, G.476
- Boccherini Concerto in C major for Cello, G.573
- Dvořák Concerto in B minor for Cello, Op. 104
- Elgar Concerto in E minor for Cello, Op. 85
- Fauré Elegy in C minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 24
- Haydn Concerto No. 1 in C major for Cello, HVIIb/1
- Haydn No. 2 in D major for Cello, HVIIb/2, Op. 101
- Lalo Concerto in D minor for Cello
- Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 1 in A minor for Cello, Op. 33
- Schumann Concerto in A minor for Cello, Op. 129
- Shostokovich Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, opus 107
List B: Virtuoso Solo Pieces:
- Popper Hungarian Rhapsody, Op. 68
- Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, Op. 33
* Please Note-Repertoire list is subject to change. (updated 1 Jan, 2024)
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 a 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 |
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 | |
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE | 75 & Above | |
PARTICIPATION | Below 75 | Certificate |
Certificates, Trophies, and Medals are given to the winners during the gala concert day.
* 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.
Application Requirements
STRINGS SOLO REGISTRATION FEE | LIVE |
Children Category | S$200 |
Junior A Category | S$220 |
Junior B Category | S$240 |
Youth Category | S$320 |
YOUNG ARTISTIC STRINGS SOLO REGISTRATION FEE | LIVE |
Young Artistic Category | S$420 |
Steps of Registration
Step 1: Fill in Online Registration Form
(Include Personal Photo and Photocopy of Birth Certificate or Student Card)
(Include Personal Photo and Photocopy of Birth Certificate or Student Card)
Step 3: Make payment to complete your registration by Bank Transfer or Cheque.
Participants will need to provide the application festival payment slip copy.
Participants will need to provide the application festival payment slip copy.
Please Take Note:
The 2024 SRIMF Competition is open for application under the SRIMF 2024 LIVE or VIRTUAL Competition.
Do note that the virtual competition is not a live-streaming competition.
Solo Live participants and Virtual participants are required to submit a video recording of their performance for the Preliminary round.
The Registration Process:
You will receive an automated email from info@srimf.sg. Once your registration is received. Please allow up to 7 days for your application to be processed.
* For any enquiries, please contact us at: info@srimf.sg.
* Updated on: 1 Feb, 2024