​​*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 Session Registration

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LIVE Session 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 23 May 2026

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

$530

PAB1     Grade 1

PAB2    Grade 2

PAB3    Grade 3

PAB4    Grade 4

PAB5    Grade 5

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$630

PAB6    Grade 6

PAB7    Grade 7

PAB8    Grade 8

Any ONE piece from the ABRSM Piano Graded Exam 25/26 syllabus (non exam own choice piece), or ONE piece from HK Schools Music Festival 2026 syllabus.

 

Piano Free Choice Class**

$560

P79       Group Age 7-9

P1012     Group Age 10-12

Time limit: 3 minutes

 

Violin, Viola Free Choice Class**

$560

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

(please separate the piece and composer names with " ; " in the application form)

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Piano Duet/ Violin, Viola Duo Class**

$580

DP        Primary School Section

DS        Secondary School Section

Time limit: 5 minutes.

(In the application, please fill in the two performers' names in the format of xxx and yyy. For age, date of birth and contact information, please fill in the older performer's info only.)

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PB         Keyboard Baroque Class**

$630

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**

$630

No Age Limit

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

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PR        Piano Romantic Class**

$630

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**

$630

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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PO Piano Open Class**

$1380

No age limit

Time limit: 18 minutes

Up to three pieces in contrasting styles

(please separate the piece and composer names with " ; " in the application form)

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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 Session Registration

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LIVE Session 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. Competitors shall comply with the requirement of competition class selected, including age limit (age calculated as of 23 May 2026), piece requirement, and time limit. Failure to comply will result in disqualification without further notice. Entry fees will be non-refundable and non-transferable.

2. Entries containing incomplete or inaccurate information may cause disqualification without further notice. No changes of any information will be accepted, including the spelling of the competitor's name, performing piece, competition class, or other details.

3. Once the application is submitted, entry fees are non-refundable in any case. Entries are non-transferable and cannot be reassigned or used for other purposes.

4. In case of severe weather or force majeure, the competition schedule and format will be adjusted accordingly. Updates will be announced via the official website, Facebook page, email, or other channels.

5. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email specifying the competition date, time and relevant guideline. Should you have not received the confirmation email on 10 May 2026, please contact us for assistance.

6. Hong Kong Music for Youth (HKMFY) reserves the right of final decision in case of any disputes.

7. For any enquiries, please contact us via email at entry@hkmfy.org

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- Should you be entering more than one candidate in separate forms (e.g. family members or students), you only need to pay ONE total amount for all. Be sure to list all candidate names in the application.

- You agree and understand the competition will be held at any time between 10am-10pm on 23,24,25 May 2026. Each class will run for one to three hours approximately.

- Any absence to the competition, the registration fee is not refundable nor transferable.

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Frequent Asked Questions

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