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1. Competition Categories

The competition is divided into Open Category and Professional Category, catering to string players of different skill levels.

Open Category: Open to all string music enthusiasts, encouraging individuals, ensembles, or orchestras to showcase their musical talents.

Professional Category: Designed for musicians who study or work professionally with string instruments, aiming to select and recognize outstanding string talent.

 

1.1 Open Category

• Group A: Born on or after September 1, 2017 (Under 8 years old)

• Group B: Born between September 1, 2013 – September 1, 2017 (9-11 years old)

• Group C: Born between September 1, 2007 – September 1, 2013 (12-17 years old)

• Group D: Born between September 1, 1996 – September 1, 2007 (18-28 years old)

 

1.2 Professional Category

• Group A: Born between September 1, 2007 – September 1, 2013 (12-17 years old)

• Group B: Born between September 1, 1996 – September 1, 2007 (18-28 years old)

 

1.3 Competition Rules

• Participants in the Open Category may choose to compete in the Professional Category, but Professional Category participants may not compete in the Open Category.

• Participants may choose to compete in an older age group, but participants in an older age group may not compete in a younger age group.

• The final interpretation of all competition rules rests with the competition organizing committee.

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String Ensemble and Orchestra:

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1.Competition Categories

• String Ensemble Group A (3 to 14 members): Average age must not exceed 17 years.

• String Ensemble Group B (3 to 14 members): Average age between 18 to 28 years.

• String Orchestra Group A (15 members or more): Average age must not exceed 17 years.

• String Orchestra Group B (15 members or more): Average age between 18 to 28 years.

• Folk String Group

 

1.1 Competition Rules

• Participants from younger age groups may register for higher age categories; however, participants from higher age groups are not permitted to compete in lower age categories.

• The competition organizing committee reserves the right of final interpretation of the competition rules.