​​*If the live competition has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, all competitors will need to submit video recordings for the competition.

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Competition Information

Awards and Certificates

Recording Format

Important Dates

Frequent Asked Questions

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Online Registration

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Group Entry Form for schools and teachers (Excel file)

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Download syllabus (print version) for schools and teachers

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Payment method for overseas participants

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Our past events’ photos

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Competition Classes

(click the following class names for the syllabus)

Junior Piano, Violin, Viola classes

Graded Piano Exam/ HKSMSA classes

Piano, Violin, Viola Free Choice classes
Piano works from different musical periods
Cello, Flute, Winds, Brass and Ensemble classes
Vocal and Musical Theatre Song classes

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Awards and Certificates

• Each competitor will receive a mark sheet and a certificate.

• Placing will be awarded in each group. The best performance- First Place (must score 90 or above) will be awarded a trophy.

• It is possible to have more than one Second and Third place in each group.

• Competitors scoring 85 and above will receive a Gold Award; 80-84 Silver and 75-79 Bronze.

• Tutors of placed performers will obtain an Excellent Teaching Award

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ALL participants must follow the competition requirements for the chosen class, including age, repertoire level and time limit. Those who do not meet the requirements risk disqualification. Payment is not refundable nor transferable in any case.

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Competition Classes  (in HK dollars)

Age count on 4 May 2025

Each participant can apply to up to 4 different classes. 

Perform ONE piece only of your own choice

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Junior Piano Class**

$530

JP34    Group Age 3-4

JP56    Group Age 5-6

Time limit: 2 minutes

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Junior Violin, Viola Class**

$530

JV34    Group Age 3-4

JV56    Group Age 5-6

Time limit: 2 minutes.

 

Graded Piano Class**    

No Age Limit

$510

PAB1     Grade 1

PAB2    Grade 2

PAB3    Grade 3

PAB4    Grade 4

PAB5    Grade 5

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$610

PAB6    Grade 6

PAB7    Grade 7

PAB8    Grade 8

Any ONE piece from the ABRSM Piano Graded Exam 23/24 or 25/26 syllabus (non exam own choice piece), or ONE piece from HK Schools Music Festival 2025 syllabus.

 

Piano Free Choice Class**

$530

P79       Group Age 7-9

P1012     Group Age 10-12

Time limit: 3 minutes

 

Violin, Viola Free Choice Class**

$530

V79       Group Age 7-9

V1012     Group Age 10-12

Time limit: 3 minutes

 

$630

V1316     Group A     Age 13-16

Time limit: 5 minutes

 

$780

V1316     Group B     Age 13-16

Time limit: 8 minutes

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Violin, Viola Open Class** 

$1380

VO     No age limit

Time limit: 18 minutes

Up to three pieces in contrasting styles

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Piano Duet/ Violin, Viola Duo Class**

$580

DP        Primary School Section

DS        Secondary School Section

Time limit: 5 minutes.

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PB         Keyboard Baroque Class**

$610

No Age Limit

Perform a piece or movement from a Baroque Keyboard work.

Time limit: 5 minutes

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PC       Piano Classical Class**

$610

No Age Limit

Perform one movement from any Classical Period Piano Sonata, without repeats. 

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PR        Piano Romantic Class**

$610

No Age Limit

Perform a piece or one movement from any Romantic Period Piano work.

Time limit: 5 minutes

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PM        Piano Modern Class**

$610

No Age Limit

Perform a piece or one movement from any Modern Piano work.

Time limit: 5 minutes

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PD         Piano Diploma Class**

$780

No Age Limit

Perform ONE piece or ONE MOVEMENT from any Diploma syllabus.

Time limit: 8 minutes

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Piano Open Class**

$1380

PO     No age limit

Time limit: 18 minutes

Up to three pieces in contrasting styles

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Cello Class**

$530

CP      Primary School Section

CS      Secondary School Section

Perform ONE piece of your own choice. Time limit: 5 minutes

Please bring your own accompanist.

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Flute Class**

$530

FLP      Primary School Section

FLS      Secondary School Section

Perform ONE piece of your own choice. Time limit: 5 minutes

Please bring your own accompanist.

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Winds and Brass Class**

$530

WP      Primary School Section

WS      Secondary School Section

Perform ONE piece at your own choice in any woodwind or brass instrument (except flute)

Time limit: 5 minutes

Please bring your own accompanist.

 

Ensemble Class** 

$780

Any Strings or Winds, excluding Piano     

Number of performers: 3-8 persons

EP     Primary School Section

ES     Secondary School Section

Perform ONE piece of your own choice. Time limit: 6 minutes

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Vocal Class**

$530

VC35       Group Age 3-5

VC68       Group Age 6-8

Perform ONE song of your own choice in English, German, French, Italian or Latin. Time limit: 3 minutes

Please bring your own accompanist.

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$630

VC912          Group Age 9-12

VC1316         Group Age 13-16

Perform ONE Classical song of your own choice in English, German, French, Italian or Latin. Time limit: 5 minutes

Please bring your own accompanist.

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Musical Theatre Song Class**

$530

MT35       Group Age 3-5

MT68       Group Age 6-8

Perform ONE musical or movie song of your own choice in English (from 1920s onwards). Time limit: 3 minutes

Please bring your own accompanist.

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$630

MT912        Group Age 9-12

MT1316       Group Age 13-16

Perform ONE musical or movie song of your own choice in English (from 1920s onwards). Time limit: 5 minutes

Please bring your own accompanist.

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* Adjudication of free choice pieces will be based on Musicality and Communication Awareness, Tone Quality, and Interpretation of the performance.

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** ALL participants must follow the competition requirements for the chosen class, including age, repertoire level and time limit. Those who do not meet the requirements risk disqualification. Payment is not refundable nor transferable in any case.

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Online Registration

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Group Entry Form for schools and teachers (Excel file)

Download syllabus (print version) for schools and teachers

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Competition related information

1. Please note that we will not issue any payment reminders nor reference numbers until we receive the deposit proof from you.
2. $150 administrative fee will be applied per person to applications or any change of information AFTER 2 April 2025.
3. You agree and understand the live competition will be held at any time on 4, 5 May 2025. Each group is about one to three hours.
4. Once your application is confirmed, payment is not refundable nor transferable.
5. An official receipt will be sent by email within five working days after we receive your application and confirmation of payment. Please email entry@hkmfy.org if you have not received it.

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Frequent Asked Questions

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Below is the Jury Panel of 2024 festival