Application
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Rules and Regulations
IAPMT SINGAPORE
International Grand Autumn Competition 2026
Preliminary Round
- Online Video Submission
- Deadline: 1 May 2026
- Late reg. accepted to 13 May (+$20)
Live Round
- In-Person Performance
- 13 June 2026
- Bechstein Music World, 7 Shenton Way
- #02-01
Grand Prize
- Fully Funded Performance Trip
- South Korea · Europe · Carnegie Hall
- $25,000+ in total prizes
Eligibility & General Rules
- Open to participants of all nationalities, ages, and skill levels.
- Two rounds: Preliminary Round (online video submission) and Live Final Round (in-person, 13 June).
- Categories: Piano Solo, Duo, Duet, Quartet, Quintet, Chamber, Concerto, Popular, Anime & Game Music.
- The same repertoire may be used across different categories within the same age group.
- Repertoire may differ between Preliminary and Final rounds.
- All pieces must be performed from memory (memorisation not required for ensemble/chamber).
- Preliminary Round video links must be working and set to “Unlisted” on YouTube.
Age Groups
Groups 1–13 by birth year. Groups 14–17 have no age limit:
| Grp | Born | Grp | Born | Grp | Born | Grp | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019+ | 2 | 2018 | 3 | 2017 | 4 | 2016 |
| 5 | 2015 | 6 | 2014 | 7 | 2013 | 8 | 2012 |
| 9 | 2011 | 10 | 2010 | 11 | 2009 | 12 | 2008 |
| 13 | 2007 | 14 | Amateur | 15 | Collegiate | 16 | Master |
- Grp 14 Amateur: non-music-degree in non-music field. Grp 15 Collegiate: holds/studying bachelor’s. Grp 16 Master: holds/studying master’s.
Grp 17 Professional: holds/studying DMA. Groups 15–17 may only enter Expert or Virtuoso levels.
Difficulty Levels
| Level | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | Beginner | For beginners. A friendly, low-pressure introduction to competition. Students may participate multiple times until ready to advance. |
| Standard | Intermediate | Builds on Novice. Higher challenge in a still-supportive environment. |
| Expert | Early Advanced – Adv. | For dedicated students ready to push their abilities. One piece required. |
| Virtuoso | Highly Competitive | For accomplished musicians. Two pieces required. Top performers invited to perform at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Haydn Hall, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. |
Categories, Time Limits & Fees
Note for Teachers
Why create a teacher account?
A teacher account gives you convenient access to all your students’ results, scores and adjudicator comments under a single dashboard. No need to chase individual results separately — everything appears in one place as soon as results are released.
Important: When creating your teacher account, please take note of the email address you register with. When your students sign up, they will need to enter this same email address to link their registration to your account. Once linked, their information will appear automatically in your teacher dashboard.
Important: Preliminary Round has no registration fee. A one-time USD $15 membership fee applies to first-time participants. Time limits are identical for Preliminary and Final rounds. Videos exceeding the limit will be reviewed only up to the designated time.
1 • Piano Solo
Repertoire categories: Open Choice · Baroque & Classical · Romantic & Impressionism · 20th Century & Contemporary · Chopin–Liszt
| Level | Time Limit | Fee (SGD) | Memory/Pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | 5 Min | $100 | Yes - 1 piece |
| Standard | 5 Min | $120 | Yes - 1 piece |
| Expert | 7 Min | $150 | Yes - 1 piece |
| Virtuoso | 12 Min | $200 | Yes - 2 pieces |
2 • Chamber & Ensemble (Duo • Duet • Quartet • Quintet)
Formats: Duet (1 instrument, 2 performers) · Duo (2 instruments, 2 performers) · Trio–Quartet (3–4 performers) · Multiple (5+ performers). Memorisation not required. Each member registers separately. Age group set by oldest member.
| Level | Time Limit | Fee per member (SGD) | Pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | 5 Min | $50 | 1 |
| Standard | 5 Min | $60 | 1 |
| Expert | 6 Min | $75 | 1 |
| Virtuoso | 10 Min | $100 | 2 |
- Collegiate, Master and Professional divisions may only compete at Expert or Virtuoso level.
3 • Piano Concerto
Any movement from a standard concerto. Memory required. Accompanist optional for Preliminary; strongly encouraged for Final (provide PDF score for judges).
| Level | Time Limit | Fee (SGD) | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | 5 Min | $120 | 1 |
| Standard | 5 Min | $140 | 1 |
| Expert | 10 Min | $170 | 1 |
| Virtuoso | 14 Min | $220 | 2 (same or different concertos) |
4 • Popular • Anime & Game Music
Any one piece of choice. Memory required. Open to all groups (1–17).
| Level | Time Limit | Fee (SGD) | Pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | 4 Min | $100 | 1 |
| Standard | 5 Min | $120 | 1 |
| Expert | 6 Min | $150 | 1 |
| Virtuoso | 10 Min | $200 | 1 |
Awards & Performance Opportunities
Overall Grand Prize
The Overall Grand Prize winner receives a fully funded performance opportunity to one of the following destinations — South Korea, the IAPMT Europe Tour, or Carnegie Hall, New York. The destination is determined at the discretion of the judges based on overall artistic excellence and recommendation. Prize includes round-trip flight and accommodation.
Virtuoso Level • Cash Prizes
Cash prizes are awarded to the top three performers across all age groups combined, not per individual age group.
| Place | Prize (SGD) |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $190 |
| 2nd Place | $95 |
| 3rd Place | $65 |
IAPMT Concert Performance Award Vouchers
Non-cash vouchers redeemable toward concert tour fees:
| Award Type | Novice | Standard | Expert | Virtuoso |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Score (98+) - 1st Place | $65 | $95 | $130 | $255 |
| Grand Prize Voucher | $190 | $255 | $320 | $510 |
- Grand Prize Vouchers are awarded at the discretion of the judges based on overall artistic excellence and recommendation. Top Score vouchers require a score of 98 or above.
General Awards & Recognition
| Award | Details |
|---|---|
| E-Certificates | 1st–5th place for Novice/Standard/Expert · 1st–4th place for Virtuoso |
| Gala Concert Awards | Virtuoso: Trophy + Certificate · Novice/Standard/Expert: Medal + Certificate |
| IAPMT Young Kawai Artist | Prestigious title awarded to selected Grand Prize winners |
| Kawai Medallion Teacher | Awarded to teachers of selected Grand Prize winners |
International Performance Opportunities
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from each level and each age group are eligible for international performance opportunities. Participants will be notified of their eligibility following the release of Preliminary results on 16 May. Registration for the Live Round must be completed to retain eligibility.
Carnegie Hall, New York
21 Nov 2026 · Novice/Standard: 21 Nov · Expert/Virtuoso: 22 Nov
Winners invited to perform at Weill Recital Hall.
IAPMT Asia Tour
17–25 June 2026
Selected winners from each category perform during this 7–10 day tour.
IAPMT Europe Tour
28 July – 6 August 2026
Selected winners from each category perform during this 7–10 day tour.
Concerto Division
Selected winners receive a coaching session with the orchestra conductor and may perform on the Asia or Europe tour.
- A performance fee (not included in prize awards) applies for all international concert tours and participants will be required to cover those costs independently.
