Assessment Criteria:
Assessment will be based on, rhythm, melody, control of tone, touch, dynamics, tonal balance, choice of music, style, gesture, overall projection of musical character, personal engagement, confidence and performance flair, etc.
Awards & Prizes:
（1）In each class, there will be champion, 1st runner
up, 2nd runner up, 3rd runner up and 4th runner
up.
（2）In each class, both trophies & certificates will be
presented to champion, 1st runner up and 2nd
runner up winners. For 3rd runner up & 4th runner
up winners, certificates will be presented.
（3）Besides for above awards, for all participants who
have reached certain standard, certificates will
be presented:
A. For those who scored 85 points or above,
"Youth Talent Musician Gold Prize" certificate
will be presented.
B. For those who scored 75 points or above,
"Youth Talent Musician Silver Prize" certificate
will be presented.
C. For those who scored 65 points or above,
"Youth Talent Musician Bronze Prize" certificate
will be presented.
（4）Teacher of each champion will be presented with
"Youth Talent Musician - excellent teaching"
Certificate.
（5）For teachers or education institutes who has
nominated contestants to enroll for 10 classes or
above, "Great Youth Talent Musician Teacher"
Medal will be presented.
Repertoire:
（1）For classical music, repertoire should be played
from the beginning, do not start your performance
from the middle.
（2）For classical music, except for those marked with
D.C. or D.S., please play the repertoire without
repeat.
（3）For pop music, there is no limitation on how to
repeat as long as time limit is matched.
VIDEO competition - Points to Note:
（1）Participants must arrive 15 min before marked
competition time, and show identity document
with photo for register (Eg. Student ID card/
student handbook/ HK ID card, etc).
（2）Please bring along 2 copies of music score, with
participant's nameand competition class on it.
（3）Once the competition started, jury or our staffs
may reject entry of any persons (including
participants). Late participants could miss
important announcement or be disqualified.
（4）Marked competition time is for reference,
competition will on-going as scheduled and could
be delayed. We do not accept any application
for earlier or delay of competition time.
（5）If jury believe the playing is good enough for
marking, jury could request shorten or terminate
the performance. If the performance has over the
time limit, jury has the right to request termination
of the performance, in this case, marking will not
be influenced. No objection from the participants
may be entertained.
（6）Each participant may be companied by one adult.
On-site seats are reserved for participants. In
particular sites when seats are limited,
companions may not have seats inside the site.
（7）We have full right to arrange the competition on
any date, any time and any site. We reserve the
right to make changes, or even cancel
the competition.
（8）In case government has tightened policy due to
pandemic situation, we reserve the right to
change LIVE competition to VIDEO competition.
VIDEO competition - Recording Requirements:
（1）Video resolution minimum requirement is 720P.
（2）Please double check before video submission,
make sure your performance could be clearly seen
and heard.
（3）If you send us your file, the file size must not
exceed 2GB.
If you send us link of YouTube, google drive,
OneDrive, etc., there is no limit of size
requirement.
（4）Video should be taken within 6 months before
video submission date.
（5）Video has to be made in one take without any
processing or editing (except adding personal
introduction in front is allowed).
（6）Video should clearly show the upper body up to
pedals (if used), hands and keyboard during
performance.
（7）Video should include, Full name of the participant,
category (class), name and number:
A. Say, write or type it, make it in front of your
performance, through filming or editing.
B. Or, include above information in your file
name.
（8）Participants are required to present live
performance etiquette such as bowing before and
after the performance. The performer's face must
be shown clearly (with sufficient lighting in the
room).
（9）Once video is submitted, no change is allowed.
（10）Any video that does not meet the requirements or
is not related to the competition will be
disqualified, and the payment will not be
refunded.
Things to know before application:
（1）Each application form is for participating
competition for one class. If you want to join more
classes, please fill in another form (if you use
hard copy application form, you may be
photocopy it).
（2）If handwriting on application form cannot be read
clearly, or if application fee payment record is
not submitted properly, or if video is not
submitted properly, or if information provided is
not sufficient, we reserve the right to reject your
application without refund of paid application
fee.
（3）Participants may join more than one class.
However, for graded class with same music
instrument, you may select only one grade to
participate.
（4）Participant could not change choice of repertoire
after application form submission.
（5）Subject to decision by HKIMCDA, late application
may be accepted with extra handling fee of
HK$150 per class.
（6）We do not have any competition withdrawal
procedure. Application fee could not be refunded,
nor be transferred to another person, nor
be transferred to another competition or event.
（7）Once application form is submitted, applicants
would be seen as read and agree the rules and
regulations about the competition. We reserve
the right to cancel your right to participate in
case of failed to comply.
How to apply:
（1）In person or by mail
A. Please prepare below 4 documents, mail or
deliver in person, to:
Room 1626, Star House, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kln.
i. Filled application form.
ii. HKID copy or passport copy or student ID
copy.
iii.Crossed check, payment slip or internet
payment transfer
screencap, for your application fee.
Please make your payment to:
Bank: DBS Bank Hong Kong
Beneficiary: The Hong Kong Pianist Society
Account no: 016-883-350090320
FPS# 105750830
** For check payment, please make it payable to
"The Hong Kong Pianist Society" **
iv. Score copy of your repertoire
B. For online video submission:
before 31-03-2024, please send us file, or
send us link to download your video, to
（2）By internet
A. First, please prepare below digital files:
i. Digital file: HKID copy or passport copy
or student ID copy.
ii. Digital file: Score pdf of your repertoire
iii. Credit card for payment
B. Register as member at our website
C. Enroll/ place order at our website
D. For online video submission:
before 31-03-2024, please send us file, or
send us link to download your video, to
Rules & regulations:
（1）We will post updates about the competition,
through this website and our facebook page,
please stay tuned.
（2）After result released, awards, trophies &
certificates could be received through either:
A. Collect in person at Rm.1626, Star House,
Tsim Sha Tsui. OR,
B. Courier by S.F. express freight collect.
（3）For those who want to re-check the results, please
apply within 7 days after result released.
To apply, please pay in advance HK$200
admin fee. Please write an email to
hkimca2000@gmail.com, including name of
participants and class joined, along with admin
fee payment slip. Jury panel will then review and
make final decision. Then, no one could appeal
further.
（4）All awards and prizes could not change to cash.
（5）HKIMCDA owns the copyright for all videos
submitted or filmed for this competition. We have
the right to edit, share or re-post all videos to
the public, including using them for marketing.
（6）HKIMCDA has all rights to amend rules &
regulations for the competition, including all
deadlines, jury members, awards & prizes,
etc. In case of any argument, HKIMCDA has the
right to make final decision.
Winners' concert:
（1）Selected champions will be invited to perform in
winner's concert for their winning piece.
Performing time will be arranged by HKIMCDA.
If performer want to revise the performance time
slot, please request through email and provide
supporting documents if needed. HKIMCDA
reserve the right to reject your request, and
performer should perform according to our plan
then.
（2）Smoking, eating, or drinking is not allowed inside
the ceremony venue. Please turn your mobile
phones to silent mode and turn off all alarms.
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