Regulation - Online Division

Eligibility and Participation:

1. The Competition is open to musicians in all ages and all nationalities.

2. All applicants can apply more than one category. The fee and application must be submitted separately.

3. All applicants can apply for both Online and Live competitions.

 

Instruments: Piano, String, Woodwind, Voice, Chamber Groups

 

Categories:

Prodigy I (Under 6)

Prodigy II (Age 6-7)

Junior I (Age 8-9)

Junior  II (Age 10-11)

Young Musician I (Age 12-13)

Young Musician II (Age 14-15)

Emerging Artist (Age 16-17)

Professional Artist (Age 18-35)

Professional Composers (Age 16 and up)

Amateur (Age 18 and up)

 

(For Program Requirements of each category, please see the Repertoire page)

 

Application Deadline and Fee:

1. The application must be submitted by September 1, 2026. Submissions must be on time to be accepted.

2. A non-refundable application fee of 150 USD is due with the application.

 

Video Submission:

1. The video should be uncut and unedited (without effects, zoom, titles, or fades). 

2. The video recording should be of good technical quality (no dynamic compression)

3. Works may be recorded in one take or separately.

4. All works must be performed by memory (Except for the Amateur Category. Performing by memory is OPTIONAL for the Amateur Category)

5. Contestants may perform with or without repeat as long as the performance duration meets the requirement (for the time range of each category, please refer to the Repertoire page).

6. One or more works may be performed. 

7. Videos may be uploaded on Youtube, Youku, Bilibili, and other platforms upon request.

 

After Submission & Final Round:

1. Final round participant decisions and announcements will be made by January 10, 2026.

2. Judges will select contestants from each category to compete in the Final Round.

3. Contestants must submit a video for final round no later than September 12, 2026. 

4. Contestants may perform with or without repeat as long as the performance duration meets the requirement (for the time range of each category, please refer to the Repertoire page)

5. All works must be performed by memory (Except for the Amateur Category. Performing by memory is OPTIONAL for the Amateur Category)

6. Final Round results will be announced by September 20, 2026.

 

Judging Criteria:

The judging criteria for the competition include, but are not limited to:

• Technique

• Musicality

• Interpretation

• Stage presence

• Overall performance

 

Awards & Prizes:

Scholarship Prizes, Certificate of Diploma, Winner’s Concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Music Festival at Juilliard and Colburn. 

 

Other Rules:

*Competitors must wear appropriate concert attire.

*All decisions made by the judges are final.

*Competitors who do not adhere to the rules and regulations of the competition may be disqualified.