ONLINE POPULAR PIANO COMPETITION 2020

Note:

• Performing with backing track, playing using different Piano sound (e.g.: Jazz Piano, Electric Piano, Harpsichord) or any accompaniment music is permittable.
• Play and sing at the same time is permittable.
• Finalists can play the same piece or a different piece from the Qualifying round.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Total 100%

1. Musicality: 25%

2. Technique: 25%

3. Performance (style, expression and mood): 25%

4. Interpretation & Presentation: 25%

Playing from memory is highly encouraged.

Performing duration

• Performance duration is counted from the first note of the piece to the last note of the piece.
• It includes pauses between the pieces.
• A performance that runs overtime may be penalised or disqualified

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Participants are required to be neatly and appropriately dressed for all sessions of the competition.
2. Registration fee must be paid in full during registration.
3. Registration fees are not refundable.
4. Participants must not be music teachers, professional musicians or derive their principal source of income from public performance.
5. The organizer reserves the right to cancel any competition categories due to any unforeseen circumstances.
6. In the event of cancellation by the organizer, the registration fees will be fully refunded.
7. By joining the competition, participants agree for their materials to be used for future publicity.
8. Participants will be assessed on: Musicality 25%, Technique, 25%, Performance (Style Expression & Mood) 25%, Interpretation & Presentation 25%
9. All participants are responsible for all soundtracks and music copyright issue. The organising committee is not responsible for copyright disputes (if any). The participant shall be liable for any loss and damage caused to the organising committee in the event of any dispute.
10. All Finalists (applicable for Singapore Finalist) are to book a slot for their Final Video recording at Bechstein Music World using the Official Competition Piano – Pearl River Digital Piano GP-1100.  The details of booking will be announced via email to all Finalists.
11. On the day of the competition (FINAL), participants may be required to verify their identity and age with any photo ID that has their date of birth (NRIC, passport,etc).
12. In case of any dispute, the decision of the organising committee is final.

PEARL RIVER GP1100 DIGITAL PIANO

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION (FAQ)

1. I am not from Singapore. Do I need to travel to Singapore if I qualify for the Finals? What if travel restrictions in my country do not allow, will I be disqualified?
   For Finalist, you can record your final video and submit the Video link from your home country too. There is no need to travel to Singapore for overseas participants.
2. Can I play on the keyboard or I must use a 88keys piano for my video submission?
   Yes, keyboard with at least 61-keys is accepted.
3. Can I register first and submit my video later?
   Yes, you can register first and submit the video when you are ready, or latest by 25 September 2020.
4. Can I play pieces or songs from the ABRSM syllabus?
   Yes, pieces from 20th Century in ABRSM syllabus are accepted.
5. How many songs do I need to play for the competition?
   Any repertoire or excerpt with a maximum 4 minutes for your video recording.
6. Any student price for registration fee?
   No, standard registration fee is $30 for all categories.
7. How will I be notified for the results?
   All the participants will receive an email for the results, which will be also be announced on our RS Event Center Facebook Page.
8. Where can I watch the videos from other participants?
   Only Finalist’s Videos will be published on the RS Event Facebook page for voting of the Most Popular Video Award. You can watch all the Finalist Videos from 24 October 2020.
9. Where will this competition take place?
   This is an online competition hence it can take place in the comfort of your home by submitting your competition video link to us. The 3rd Pearl River Amason Digital Piano International Competition Final will be held at Bechstein Music World (live Streaming from Guangzhou, China) where only the 1st prize winners will need to attend.
10. Is this competition open for all countries?
    Yes, this competition open for all countries in Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines and more.
11. Can I play with my backing track?
    Yes, playing with backing track is permissible.
12. Can I attend the Final on 7 November at Bechstein Music World as I’m interested to watch the Final.
    You can watch the Finals from your home via the Live streaming from Bechstein Music World. More details will be shared nearer to the date.
13. Can I change another Piece for my Final video?
    Yes, you can choose to play the same or a different piece during the Final.
14. Do we need to submit the performance piece score?
    There is no need to submit any piano score to us.
15. I will be playing Beethovan piece which is not from the 20th century period but with own improvised version, can I still participate in this competition?
    Yes if it is an improvisation piece, we will accept the entry.