Award

The following awards are set up for the amateur and professional groups in the preliminary competition (subject to change based on competition circumstances):

The following awards are set up for the amateur and professional groups in the Final Competition (subject to change based on competition circumstances):

Online Competitions (Preliminary & Final)

Certificates and trophies will be mailed to the contestants. Contestants will be responsible for the shipping cost.

All performances will be evaluated by a panel of professional judges. Each judge assigns a total score based on multiple categories, and the final result will be determined by the average of all scores.

The evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to:

• Performance Accuracy and Fluency

  The performance should be fluid, with no noticeable mistakes. This reflects preparation and confidence.

• Technique
• Musical Expression
• Tone Quality
• Difficulty of the Repertoire Choice

  The selected piece should reflect the contestant's skill level. Overly simple or complex choices may hurt results.

Competition Rules

• All contestants should abide by the competition rules and obey the staff.
• Contestants register by age and are assigned categories. See Competition Category and Repertoire Requirements for details.
• Updates via WeChat IOPMC or email (iopmcompetition@gmail.com).
• Contestants must show valid identification.
• Late arrivals are disqualified with no refund.
• All contestants must play from memory.
• Judges may stop a performance at the time limit without penalty.
• Two pieces must be in different styles or risk disqualification.
• The organizing committee determines results with no appeals.
• Awards may be adjusted if thresholds aren't met.
• Travel expenses are the contestant's responsibility.
• The committee sets the order; follow WeChat/email updates.
• Personal information must be accurate or leads to disqualification.
• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Parents must comply with staff arrangements.
• The audience must remain seated until performances finish.
• Only staff may record. Committee holds rights to recordings for promotion unless consent is declined.
• Contestants must not disrupt the competition; violations may lead to disqualification.
• Emergencies (fire, weather, etc.) may lead to schedule/format changes; contestants will be notified.
• The International Yue Yang Qi Music and Art Association reserves final interpretation rights.