Competition Information

Competition Application Dates and Methods

 

Online Application

8 March 2024 to 30 June 2024 (by 11:59 p.m. HKT)

Application by Post

8 March 2024 to 28 June 2024 (recognise by post stamp date)

Payment Due Date

2 July 2024 (by 11:59 p.m. HKT)

Competition Dates

Solo Recording Classes: Video recording and music scores uploaded by 15 July 2024 (by 11:59 p.m. HKT)

Ensemble or Groups Recording Classes: Video recording and music scores uploaded by 31 July 2024 (by 11:59 p.m. HKT)

Music Composition Classes: Composition and audio recording uploaded by 31 July 2024 (by 11:59 p.m. HKT)

 

Marking Criteria

Marking criteria includes performing techniques, intonation, rhythmic accuracy, timbre, fluency, performing style and expression, and completion within the stipulated video recording time limit.

 

Competition awards

The champion, first runner-up and second runner-up of all classes will be awarded with a trophy and certificate.

Other competitors will be awarded with a medal and certificate according to the rewarded marks.

All classes categorise the rewards into Gold award (90 marks or above), Silver award (85 to 89 marks) and Bronze award (80 to 84 marks) accordingly. 

The champion, first runner-up and second-runner up of all classes should be awarded with 85 marks or above. 

Competitors receiving 70 to 79 marks will receive a participating certificate.

 

Number of awardees in the Classes

Each class includes places:

The champion: 1 competitor in each class

First runner-up: maximum 3 competitors in each class

Second runner-up: maximum 3 competitors in each class

 

Teachers awards

To honour and acknowledge instrumental teachers and education organsations in encouraging students to join the musical developments:

Teachers who recommended 15 or more students to join the classes will be awarded with Gold award “Music-Art Education Promotion Achievement Award”

Teachers who recommended 10 or more students to join the classes will be awarded with Silver award “Music-Art Education Promotion Achievement Award”

Teachers who recommended 5 or more students to join the classes will be awarded with Bronze award “Music-Art Education Promotion Achievement Award”

 

Instrumental teachers will be awarded with “Outstanding Tutor Education Award” for their students who are the champion, first runner-up and/or second runner-up in the classes.

 

Results announcements

Competition results announcements

Competition results will be announced on Our website, Facebook and Instagram

All comment sheets and certificates will be mailed in around early August

All trophies will be mailed in around late August to mid-September

Early-bird Offer

 

Application will receive 15% off if they apply on or before 20 June, 2024, by 11:59 p.m

 

Each competitor can apply for one or more classes, and there is no limitation of applying for multiple classes.