A Violin

Requirement:One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque / Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

A1 Beginner Violin

Ages : 7 or below
Time : 3 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

A2 Children Violin

Ages : 8 to 10
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

A3 Junior Violin

Ages : 11 to 13
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

A4 Youth Violin

Ages : 14 to 16
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

A5 Adult Violin

Ages : 17 to 26
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

A6 Senior Violin

Ages : 27 or above
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

B Viola

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque / Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

B8 Viola Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

B9 Viola University Level

Ages : Studying at University or above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

C Cello

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque / Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

C1 Beginner Cello

Ages : 7 or below
Time : 3 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

C2 Children Cello

Ages : 8 to 10
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

C3 Junior Cello

Ages : 11 to 13
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

C4 Youth Cello

Ages : 14 to 16
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

C5 Adult Cello

Ages : 17 to 26
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

C6 Senior Cello

Ages : 27 or above6
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

D Bass

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque / Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

D8 Bass Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

D9 Bass University Level

Ages : Studying at University or above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

E Woodwinds

*Including: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe and Bassoon etc.

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque / Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

E1 Beginner Woodwind

Ages : 7 or below
Time : 3 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

E2 Children Woodwind

Ages : 8 to 10
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

E3 Junior Woodwind

Ages : 11 to 13
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

E4 Youth Woodwind

Ages : 14 to 16
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

E5 Adult Woodwind

Ages : 17 to 26
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

E6 Senior Woodwind

Ages : 27 or above6
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

F Brass

*Including: Trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium and Tuba etc.

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque / Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

F7 Brass Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

F8 Brass Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

F9 Brass University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

G Drum Kit

* PA system available onsite, contestants must provide their background music in MP3 format, saved in a USB thumb drive, and bring their own drum sticks

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of repertoire in any style and period

G7 Drum Kit Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

G8 Drum Kit Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

G9 Drum Kit University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

GA Percussion

* Any Percussion instrument excepted drum Kit.

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of repertoire in any style and period

G7 Percussion Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

GA8 Percussion Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

GA9 Percussion University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

H Piano

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque / Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

H1 Beginner Piano

Ages : 7 or below
Time : 3 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

H2 Children Piano

Ages : 8 to 10
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

H3 Junior Piano

Ages : 11 to 13
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

H4 Youth Piano

Ages : 14 to 16
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

H5 Adult Piano

Ages : 17 to 26
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

H6 Senior Piano

Ages : 27 or above6
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

HA Four Hands

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque/ Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

HA7 Four Hands Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

HA8 Four Hands Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

HA9 Four Hands University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

J Harp

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque/ Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

J7 Harp Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

J8 Harp Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

J9 Harp University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

K Guitar

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque/ Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

K7 Guitar Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

K8 Guitar Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

K9 Guitar University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LA Pop Voice

Requirement : One published Pop song

LA1 Beginner Pop Voice

Ages : 7 or below
Time : 3 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LA2 Children Pop Voice

Ages : 8 to 10
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LA3 Junior Pop Voice

Ages : 11 to 13
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LA4 Youth Pop Voice

Ages : 14 to 16
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LA5 Adult Pop Voice

Ages : 17 to 26
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LA6 Senior Pop Voice

Ages : 27 or above6
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LB Vocal

* Accompaniment with piano or without accompaniment only. Background music is not accepted.* If you are not singing bel canto, you will be deducted by the judges and will not be able to get the first three places.

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque/ Classic / Romantic / Modern (Chinese repertoire included)

LB7 Vocal Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LB8 Vocal Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LB9 Vocal University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LC Ethnic Vocal

* Contestants may choose to participate in solo or in pairs in this division.

Requirement : One published Pop song

LC1 Beginner Ethnic Vocal

Ages : 7 or below
Time : 3 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LC2 Children Ethnic Vocal

Ages : 8 to 10
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LC3 Junior Ethnic Vocal

Ages : 11 to 13
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LC4 Youth Ethnic Vocal

Ages : 14 to 16
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LC5 Adult Ethnic Vocal

Ages : 17 to 26
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

LC6 Senior Ethnic Vocal

Ages : 27 or above6
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

N Chinese Woodwinds

* Choice of instruments: Erhu, Banhu, Gaohu, Zhonghu, Jinghu, Matouqin, Gehu, Diyingehu etc

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of repertoire in any style and period

N7 Chinese Woodwinds Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

N8 Chinese Woodwinds Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

N9 Chinese Woodwinds University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

P Chinese Strings

* Choice of instruments: Dizi, Xiao, Suona, Sheng, Xun, Bawu, Hulusi, Guan etc.

Requirement : One piece of Published standard repertoire in any style and period

P7 Chinese Strings Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

P8 Chinese Strings Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

P9 Chinese Strings University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QA Chinese Plucked Strings (1)

* Choice of instruments: Ruan, Pipa, Liuqin, Yangqin etc. (Model 402 Yangqin will be provided)

Requirement : One piece of Published standard repertoire in any style and period

QA1 Beginner Chinese Plucked Strings (1)

Ages : 7 or below
Time : 3 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QA2 Children Chinese Plucked Strings (1)

Ages : 8 to 10
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QA3 Junior Chinese Plucked Strings (1)

Ages : 11 to 13
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QA4 Youth Chinese Plucked Strings (1)

Ages : 14 to 16
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QA5 Adult Chinese Plucked Strings (1)

Ages : 17 to 26
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QA6 Senior Chinese Plucked Strings (1)

Ages : 27 or above6
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QB Chinese Plucked Strings (2)

* Choice of instruments: Guzheng, Guqin, Konghou etc. (Guzhengs in keys of G / D / Artificial will be provided)

Requirement : One piece of Published standard repertoire in any style and period

QB1 Beginner Chinese Plucked Strings (2)

Ages : 7 or below
Time : 3 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QB2 Children Chinese Plucked Strings (2)

Ages : 8 to 10
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QB3 Junior Chinese Plucked Strings (2)

Ages : 11 to 13
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QB4 Youth Chinese Plucked Strings (2)

Ages : 14 to 16
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QB5 Adult Chinese Plucked Strings (2)

Ages : 17 to 26
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

QB6 Senior Chinese Plucked Strings (2)

Ages : 27 or above6
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

RE Electronic Music

* Choice of instruments: electric piano, electric guitar, electric drum, electric organ

Requirement : One piece of published pop music in modern or post 20th century period

RE7 Electronic Music Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

RE8 Electronic Music Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

RE9 Electronic Music University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

RA Pop Band

*Instruments provided: 2 Guitar Amplifiers, 1 Bass Amplifier, 1 Electric Piano, 1 set of Drum Kit with 3 pieces of Cymbals. Contestants
should bring their own guitar, drum sticks and accessories according to their needs.

Requirement : One piece of Published standard repertoire in any style and period

RA7 Pop Band Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

RA8 Pop Band Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

RA9 Pop Band University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

RB Chinese and Western instruments

*For 2 or more people, it must be a combination of Western and national instruments. There is no combination of electric and percussion instruments in this group

Requirement : One piece of Published standard repertoire in any style and period

RB7 Chinese and Western instruments Group Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

RB8 Chinese and Western instruments Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

RB9 Chinese and Western instruments University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

SA Vocal Group

* No. of members: 3-9

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque/ Classic / Romantic / 20th century (Chinese repertoire included)

SA7 Vocal Group Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

SA8 Vocal Group Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

SA9 Vocal Group University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

SB Choir

*No. of members: 10-60

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque/ Classic / Romantic / 20th century (Chinese repertoire included)

SB7 Choir Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

SB8 Choir Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

SB9 Choir University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

T Chamber

*No. of members: 2-9 (Suitable for Piano, Strings and Winds; No conductors)

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque/ Classic / Romantic / 20th century (Chinese repertoire included)

T7 Chamber Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

T8 Chamber Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

T9 Chamber University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

U Ensemble

*No. of members: 8 or above

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque/ Classic / Romantic / 20th century (Chinese repertoire included)

U7 Ensemble Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

U8 Ensemble Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

U9 Ensemble University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

V Orchestra

*No. of members: 30 or above (Must include Brass, Woodwinds and Strings sections)

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of Published standard repertoire in all styles and – historical period: Baroque/ Classic / Romantic / 20th century (Chinese repertoire included)

V7 Orchestra Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

V8 Orchestra Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

V9 Orchestra University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

W Chinese Chamber

*No. of members: 3-10 *All kinds of Chinese instruments combinations are welcomed; Ensembles elements required; No conductors

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of repertoire in any style and period

W7 Chinese Chamber Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

W8 Chinese Chamber Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

W9 Chinese Chamber University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

Y Chinese Orchestra

*No. of members: 15-70 *Must include Woodwinds, Plucked Strings, Strings and Percussion sections; Conductors allowed.

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of repertoire in any style and period

Y7 Chinese Orchestra Primary Level

Ages : Studying Primary school or under 12
Time : 4 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

Y8 Chinese Orchestra Secondary Level

Ages : Studying Secondary school or under 17
Time : 5 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

Y9 Chinese Orchestra University Level

Ages : Studying at University or
above 18
Time : 6 mins
Preliminary : HKD 420
Final : HKD 1,200

Z Community Care

* For disabled contestants only (long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments). Contestants may choose their own instruments. Must be accompanied by caretakers

Requirement : One excerpt or piece of repertoire

Z Community Care

Ages : No Limit , Time : 5 mins, Preliminary (Video / Live competition fee) : HKD 100