Online Regulation

Eligibility and Participation:

1. The Global Philharmonic Music Competition is open to participants in all ages and all nationalities, and there are four categories: Piano, String, Woodwind, and Brass. 

2. All applicants can apply for both Live and Online competitions (Live competition takes place every other year. The next live competition will be in 2026. This year will be online only). 

 

Age categories:

 

Prodigy I (Age Under 6)

Prodigy II (Age 6-7)

Junior I (Age 8-9)

Junior  II (Age 10-11)

Young Musician I (Age 12-13)

Young Musician II (Age 14-15)

Emerging Artist (Age 16-17)

Professional Artist (Age 18 and up)

Amateur (Age 18 and up, no music school backgrounds)

 

Application Deadline and Fee:

1. The application must be submitted by May 10th. Submissions must be on time to be accepted.

2. A non-refundable application fee of 150 USD is due with the application.

 

Video Submission:

1. The preliminary video should be uncut and unedited (without effects, zoom, titles, or fades). The contestant’s face and hands should be visible at all times.

2. The video recording should be of good technical quality (no dynamic compression)

3. Works may be recorded in one take or separately.

4. The video should not be older than six months at the time of application.

5. All works must be performed by memory (Except for the Amateur Category. Performing by memory is OPTIONAL for the Amateur Category)

6. Contestants may perform with or without repeat as long as the performance duration meets the requirement (for the time range of each category, please refer to the Repertoire page).

7. For pieces with accompaniments, playing with an accompanist is recommended, but not required.

8. For all applicants, one or more works may be performed.

9. Videos may be uploaded on Youtube, Youku, Bilibili, and other platforms upon request.

 

After Preliminary Submission & Final Round

1. Preliminary Round decisions will be made by May 15th.

2. Judges will select up to contestants from each category to compete in the Final Round.

3. Contestants who advance to the Final Round must submit a new video no later than May 26th (Preliminary video can be used for the Final Round)

4. All the Final Round programs can be the same as the Preliminary Round or different.

5. Contestants may perform with or without repeat as long as the performance duration meets the requirement (for the time range of each category, please refer to the Repertoire page)

6. All works must be performed by memory (Except for the Amateur Category. Performing by memory is OPTIONAL for the Amateur Category)

7. Competitors who exceed the allotted performance time may be disqualified.

8. Final Round results will be announced by June 11th.

 

Program:

1. The final Round program can either be the same as the Preliminary round or different.

2. Contestants may perform with or without repeat as long as the performance duration meets the requirement (for the time range of each category, please refer to the Repertoire page)

3. All works must be performed by memory (Except for the Amateur Category. Performing by memory is OPTIONAL for the Amateur Category)

 

Awards & Prizes:

Certificate of Diploma, Trophy, Winner’s Concert at Walt Disney Hall Los Angeles (additional fees may apply). Scholarship Award for our annual festivals.

 

Other Rules:

*Competitors must wear appropriate concert attire.

*All decisions made by the judges are final.

*Competitors who do not adhere to the rules and regulations of the competition may be disqualified.

*Global Philharmonic Music Competition is not responsible for the contestant’s cost of recording, facility, and other expenses.

*The Royal Foundation of Music and Arts reserves the right to make any changes to the rules.