International Musicians Association Singapore
新加坡国际音乐家协会
The 5th Singapore Golden Lion Awards International Music Arts Festival
Competition Programme
Instrument
Keyboard Instrument | Piano |
Western strings | Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Guitar |
Western Wind | Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Oboe, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn |
Chinese Instruments | Guzheng, Ruan, Pipa, Yangqin, Erhu, Bamboo Flute |
INDIVIDUAL - Instrument Requirements
Children Category A | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
Children Category B | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
Children Category C | Free choice of pieces up to 6 minutes |
Children Category D | Free choice of pieces up to 8 minutes |
Teenagers Category | Free choice of pieces up to 10 minutes |
Youth Category | Free choice of pieces up to 12 minutes |
Open Category A | Free choice of pieces up to 15 minutes |
Open Category B | Free choice of pieces up to 15 minutes |
ABRSM Grade 1-3 Group | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
ABRSM Grade 4-6 Group | Free choice of pieces up to 6 minutes |
ABRSM Grade 7-8 Group | Free choice of pieces up to 8 minutes |
Vocal
Bel Canto, Folk song, Pop, Others Repertoire Requirements:
The content of the competition entries should be wholesome, positive, promoting Chinese culture, and facilitating cultural and artistic exchange between Chinese culture, Southeast Asian culture, and international communities.
INDIVIDUAL - Vocal Requirements
Children Category A | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
Children Category B | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
Children Category C | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
Children Category D | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
Teenagers Category | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
Youth Category | Free choice of pieces up to 8 minutes |
Open Category A | Free choice of pieces up to 8 minutes |
Open Category B | Free choice of pieces up to 8 minutes |
ABRSM Grade 1-3 Group | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
ABRSM Grade 4-6 Group | Free choice of pieces up to 5 minutes |
ABRSM Grade 7-8 Group | Free choice of pieces up to 6 minutes |
Dance
Ballet (Modern Ballet, Classical Ballet), Traditional Dance / Culture Dance / Folk Dance, Modern Dance (Hip Hop, Jazz), Contemporary Dance, Latin / Ballroom Dance and others
Chamber Ensemble & Orchestra Competition & Choir Competition
Chamber Ensemble Chamber Competition (2-7 members)
Group A | 12 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2012) | |
Group B | 18 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2006) | Free choice of 1-2 pieces within a duration of 7 minutes. |
Group C | 25 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 1999) |
Instrumental Ensemble & Choir Competition (8 members or more)
Group A | 12 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2012) | |
Group B | 18 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2006) | Free choice of 1-2 pieces within a duration of 10 minutes. |
Group C | 25 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 1999) |
Competition Rules
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Participants can choose the same competition piece in both rounds of the competition.
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Participants must specify the competition piece's name, composer, and duration during registration.
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Participants are not allowed to change the competition piece after registration. Participants can register for two categories with different pieces. All performance pieces are limited to original compositions and simplified versions are not allowed.
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For instrumental categories, in cases where there are repeated sections in the competition piece, except for those indicated as Da Capo (to be repeated), participants can choose whether to repeat those sections during their performance.
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Judges have the authority to interrupt a participant's performance, but this will not affect the participant's score.
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Participants must provide their own accompaniment music (please test it in advance). If live accompaniment is required, please specify during registration.
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Memorization is required for the finals; otherwise, points will not be awarded.
Competition Categories
INDIVIDUAL
Children Category A | 6 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2018) |
Children Category B | 8 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2016) |
Children Category C | 10 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2014) |
Children Category D | 12 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2012) |
Teenagers Category | 15 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2009) |
Youth Category | 19 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2005) |
Open Category A | 25 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 1999) |
Open Category B | 32 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 1992) |
ABRSM Grade 1-3 Group | 18 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2006) |
ABRSM Grade 4-6 Group | 18 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2006) |
ABRSM Grade 7-8 Group | 18 years old and below (Born after 08 Jan 2006) |