• Free choice of repertoire.
• Own compositions, well-arranged musicals and movie themes / TV series music are accepted.
• Any number of work(s) for Solo Piano, 1 Piano 4 Hands within your booked duration.
• Any number of work(s) for Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass within your booked duration.
• Solo and/or with piano accompaniment.
• Works composed with piano accompaniment must be performed together with the pianist.

• Duration is 10 minutes (your programme can be less than 10 minutes).It can be extended by blocks of 5 minutes (fees apply).
• Performers can perform more than one work within the duration, during which it must include time for breaks in between each work.
• Your booked duration includes: entering, walking, bowing, adjusting seat, tuning, breaks between pieces, fixing & removing your own pedal extender if required, and exiting.
• Performers may be stopped at the adjudicator’s discretion if they exceed their booked duration.
• The duration of each work (including repeats) must be stated on the registration form.

* Please bring your own pedal extender and footstool if needed.

• Provide one set of original scores (no unauthorised photocopies) for the adjudicators on performance day.
• Public domain scores (e.g., IMSLP) or digital sheet music is accepted.
• For own composition / play-by-ear music: provide a clear handwritten score or typeset score.
• Scores must be marked with bar numbers at the start of each line for ease of reference.
• Please write your name on your scores and collect them back before leaving.

• Solo Piano participants: must perform from memory.
• Solo String participants: must perform from memory, including concerto movements and unaccompanied works (e.g., J.S. Bach Suites for Solo Cello).Exception: Sonatas for string instrument & piano may be performed with scores.

• String participants must provide their own accompanists if needed.
• SMTA shall not be held responsible if performers engage their accompanists BEFORE the participants’ schedule is announced.
• Only live accompaniment is accepted. Minus-1 recordings / backing tracks are not allowed.
• The quality of the whole performance, including the accompanist’s part, is considered in the adjudication.
• For concerto movements, accompanists may make appropriate cuts in orchestral tutti passages—please indicate clearly on the score.
• At reporting time, submit one copy of the accompaniment score for adjudicators’ reference.
• If there’s ONE copy of original for either the adjudicators or accompanist’s use, the other copy can be a photocopy. Photocopies will be destroyed after use.
• Piano is tuned to A442 Hz (subject to change without prior notice).

• Participants may enter more than one category.
• Separate applications must be made for different categories.

• Performance is a visual and aural experience—appropriate attire and etiquette should be practiced.
• Formal wear recommended (e.g., shirt with long pants; dress or skirt; pedal-friendly shoes).
• Attire and etiquette will be taken into consideration in adjudication.

Performers’ Waiting Area

• Each group of performers will be ushered to the waiting/performing area and exit together after the group finishes.
• The adjudicator will give verbal feedback at the end of each group.
• No parents or teachers are allowed at the waiting area.

Piano participants selected by the adjudicators will be contacted by the end of Day 3 (Jun 26).

Adjudicators select participants for masterclasses to provide focused, hands-on guidance, helping them refine their performance and elevate their overall musicianship.

Piano Masterclass

• Date: Jun 27, 2026 (Sat)
• Time: TBA
• Venue: Forte Musicademy Recital Hall, 10 Winstedt Road, #03-08, Singapore 227977
• Nearest MRT: Newton Station (Exit B)
• Nearest bus-stop: Opposite Newton Food Centre or before Winstedt Road

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String Masterclass

• Date & time: TBC
• Venue: Recital Hall (Level 5), NAFA Campus 3, 151 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189656
• Piano accompaniment is not compulsory unless the repertoire is a sonata.
• Map: NAFA Campus Map  |  Virtual Tour: 360 Virtual Tour
• Parking: limited basement parking

Venue supporter

Observers’ Pass

• $20 for family members or public observers.
• Payment via PayNow at the registration counter during the festival.
• Complimentary for participants (as observer or masterclass participant).
• Participants are welcome to attend any sessions regardless of instrument.

All solo string performers are required to participate in the String Ensemble Workshop on Jun 25, 26, 27 & 28, 2026. Please reserve all four dates.

To help facilitate the groupings of participants, participants are required to submit their video recording of the ORCHESTRA EXCERPTS (see below) during their application:

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