Solo – Open Category
The Piano competition welcomes participants of all nationalities and accepts applications in the following age groups. The participant’s age group is determined by the Year of Birth.
Participants are not required to perform the same piece offered in the Preliminary Round for the Finals. However, do take note that the same limit on performance duration applies.
Age Groups and Performance Requirements** for 2023 are as follows:
- Age 6 and below (Born in or after 2017)
Free choice of one complete piece, not exceeding 4 minutes - Age 7 to 8 (Born between 2015-2016)
Free choice of one complete piece, not exceeding 5 minutes - Age 9 to 10 (Born between 2013-2014)
Free choice of one complete piece, not exceeding 7 minutes - Age 11 to 12 (Born between 2011-2012)
Free choice of one complete piece, not exceeding 8 minutes - Age 13 to 14 (Born between 2009-2010)
Free choice of one complete piece, not exceeding 10 minutes - Age 15 to 17 (Born between 2006-2008)
Free choice of one complete piece, not exceeding 11 minutes - Age 18 and above (Born in or before 2005)
Free choice of one complete piece, not exceeding 11 minutes
Entry Fees 2023
ONLINE PRELIMINARY ROUND
- Age 6 and Below – RM180
- Age 7 to 8 – Rm190
- Age 9 to 10 – RM200
- Age 11 to 12 – RM240
- Age 13 to 14 – RM270
- Age 15 to 17 – Rm300
- Age 18 and Above – RM300
LIVE PRELIMINARY ROUND*
- Age 6 and Below – RM210
- Age 7 to 8 – Rm220
- Age 9 to 10 – RM230
- Age 11 to 12 – Rm280
- Age 13 to 14 – RM310
- Age 15 to 17 – RM360
- Age 18 and Above – RM360
FINAL ROUND
Administration Fee* of RM150 is applicable for registration to the Final Round.
*PLEASE TAKE NOTE – Live Preliminary Round entry fees and Final Round Administration Fee are inclusive of ONE audience entry pass for the Solo Categories (Open, YA and YAJ).
**REMINDER
Performances exceeding the stipulated time limit may be disqualified.
Click HERE for guidance on repertoire selection.