Online Registration:

•          Online Music Competition deadline: 7/8/2025

•          Ways the register: Via WeChat official account, QRCode Below

•          Submit form, ID copy, 2 photos, and repertoire list

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Eligibility:

•         Age divided per group: Age 6-12,  Age 13-17,  Age18+

•          Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello only.

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Competition Timeline:

•         (Before 7/8) First Round : Judged via submitted video

•         (8/10&11)  Second Round 

•         (8/12-8/20 ) Final Round  

*Competitors who win First Prize at the 2025 CYMC California Youth Music Competition in the U.S. will be granted direct entry into the FINAL ROUND, where students will be evaluated by the Ascend. CYMC world-class judges.

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Online Music Competition Awards:

Awards & Prizes

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    • Adult Group (18+)
   • 1st Prize: $ 840 Cash + Study Abroad Scholarship, Trophy & Certificate of Honor

   • 2nd Prize: $420 Cash + Study Abroad Scholarship,Trophy & Certificate of Honor

• 3rd Prize: $140 Cash + Study Abroad Scholarship ,Trophy & Certificate of Honor

• Teen Group (13–17)

• 1st Prize: $700 + Study Abroad Scholarship , Trophy & Certificate of Honor

• 2nd Prize: $420 + Study Abroad Scholarship , Trophy & Certificate of Honor

• 3rd Prize:  $140 + Study Abroad Scholarship , Trophy & Certificate of Honor

• Children Group (6–12):

• 1st Prize:  $280 ,Trophy & Certificate of Honor

• 2nd Prize: $140 ,Trophy & Certificate of Honor 

• 3rd Prize:  $70 , Trophy & Certificate of Honor

Honorable Mentions:
Multiple recipients will receive a Certificate of Honor, commemorative gift, and one complimentary study abroad consultation session.

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Special Awards:
Including “Best Performance Award” and “Most Promising Talent Award”—recipients will receive a Certificate of Honor and corresponding prizes.

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Repertoire Guidelines: 

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello

​Requirements: 

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Preliminary Round

Age 6-12, Elementary Division:
One piece of the participant’s choice, any style or genre (maximum 5 minutes)

Age 13-17, Junior High / High School Division:
One piece of the participant’s choice, any style or genre (maximum 6 minutes)

Age 18+, Adult Division:
One piece of the participant’s choice, any style or genre (maximum 8 minutes)

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Second Round and Final Round

Age 6-12, Elementary Division: (All Instruments):
One piece of the participant’s choice (5–7 minutes), showcasing their best performance ability.

Age 13+, Junior High / High Schoo/College Division: 
Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello): Choose one of the following three options:

• One unaccompanied work by J.S. Bach
• One unaccompanied virtuosic piece
• First movement of a concerto

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Concerto Options:

Violin:
1. Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
2. Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77

Viola:
1. Bartók: Viola Concerto
2. Walton: Viola Concerto

Cello:
1. Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
2. Schumann: Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129

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Piano:
Choose two pieces from different categories listed below, each showcasing the participant’s highest level of artistry:
• Virtuosic Etude
• Baroque Work
• Classical Sonata (one or more movements by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, or Schubert)
• Romantic Work
• Modern or Chinese Composition

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Registration Fees: 

Online Music Competition : $140/person​​

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Evaluation Criteria

Scored out of 100, with 2 decimal places. Final score = average of jury scores. Criteria:

1.         Pitch & Rhythm

2.        Technical Proficiency

3.         Musical Expression

4.        Stage Presence & Artistic Impression

5.         Overall Presentation

Written feedback provided.

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