Competition rules
Competition rules:
String instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass (solo);
String instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass (solo);
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Participants are required to bring their own piano accompaniment. Participants without piano accompaniment will not be included in the score;
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It is advisable to choose a varied repertoire with “fast” and “slow” movements.
Or: a justified sentence/a slow sentence piece;
The competition repertoire must contain at least one piece with piano accompaniment. -
It is permitted to reduce the piano accompaniment of the intro interlude and the final section.
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Contributions must contain the following:
– A piece from the Baroque period;
– A piece from classical music;
Age groups
Requirements/program
Appearance time
Group A
8 years and younger，
Born after 2016
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
6 – 10 minutes
Group B:
9-10 year old,
Born 2014 – 2015
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
6 – 10 minutes
Group C:
11-12 year olds,
Born 2012 – 2013
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
10 – 15 minutes
Group D:
13-14 year olds,
Born 2010 – 2011
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
10 – 15 minutes
Group E:
15-17 year olds,
Born 2007 – 2009
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
10 – 20 minutes
Group F:
18-20 year old,
Born 2004 – 2006
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
10 – 20 minutes
Group G:
21-27 year old,
Born 1997 – 2003
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
10 – 20 minutes
Wind instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, tenor, trombone, tuba, saxophone (solo);
Wind instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, tenor, trombone, tuba, saxophone (solo);
- Participants are required to bring their own piano accompaniment. Participants without piano accompaniment will not be included in the score;
- It is advisable to choose a varied repertoire with “fast” and “slow” movements.
Or: a happy sentence/a slow sentence piece; - The competition repertoire must include at least one piece with piano accompaniment.
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It is permitted to reduce the piano accompaniment of the intro interlude and the final section.
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The repertoire can be: variations/a complete movement of a concerto/a complete etude;
Age groups
Requirements/program
Appearance time
Group A
8 years and younger，
Born after 2016
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
4 – 6 minutes
Group B:
9-10 year old,
Born 2014 – 2015
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
4 – 6 minutes
Group C:
11-12 year olds,
Born 2012 – 2013
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
7 – 9 minutes
Group D:
13-14 year olds,
Born 2010 – 2011
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
7 – 9 minutes
Group E:
15-17 year olds,
Born 2007 – 2009
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
7 – 9 minutes
Group F:
18-20 year old,
Born 2004 – 2006
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
9 – 12 minutes
Group G:
21-27 year old,
Born 1997 – 2003
at least two posts
(whole works/sentences/pieces)
9 – 12 minutes
Percussion instruments: snare drum, timpani, percussion, marimba (solo);
Percussion instruments: snare drum, timpani, percussion, marimba (solo);
You don’t have to bring your own percussion instruments, the organizer will provide them;
It is recommended to contact the organizer early when registering to clarify the electronic equipment required for the accompaniment;
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Age groups |
Requirements/program |
Appearance time |
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Group A 8 years and younger， Born after 2016 |
at least two posts (whole works/sentences/pieces) |
4 – 6 minutes |
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Group B: 9-10 year old, Born 2014 – 2015 |
at least two posts (whole works/sentences/pieces) |
4 – 6 minutes |
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Group C: 11-12 year olds, Born 2012 – 2013 |
at least two posts (whole works/sentences/pieces) |
7 – 9 minutes |
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Group D: 13-14 year olds, Born 2010 – 2011 |
at least two posts (whole works/sentences/pieces) |
7 – 9 minutes |
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Group E: 15-17 year olds, Born 2007 – 2009 |
at least two posts (whole works/sentences/pieces) |
7 – 9 minutes |
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Group F: 18-20 year old, Born 2004 – 2006 |
at least two posts (whole works/sentences/pieces) |
9 – 12 minutes |
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Group G: 21-27 year old, Born 1997 – 2003 |
at least two posts (whole works/sentences/pieces) |
9 – 12 minutes |
Evaluation:
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Scoring is based on the contestants’ actual performance on stage. The evaluation criteria are based on the following points: integrity of performance, intonation, timbre, performing skills, musical performance, music processing and coordination with accompaniment;
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The performances are evaluated based on the points. Judging takes place at each competition level according to the professional categories and age groups participating;
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The results of all competition levels in China will be announced on the official website of the German Competition Committee;
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Participants will receive handwritten signature certificates from the international judges.
Price settings:
Amateur Group:
- First Prize:
1 winner per category and group, with a certificate signed by international professional judges.
- Second Prize:
2 winners per category and group, with a certificate signed by international professional judges.
- Third Prize:
3 winners per category and group, with a certificate signed by international professional judges.
- Excellence Award:
Several winners, with a certificate signed by international professional judges.
Professional Group:
- First Place (one winner):
–A certificate signed by international professional judges.
-Invitation to the Internationale Musikakademie Ludwigslust 2025
-Full scholarship for the masterclass, worth 5,000 RMB.
-Masterclass auditor pass. (For scholarship distribution details, see below “Scholarship Distribution Rules”).
- Second Place (one winner):
–A certificate signed by international professional judges.
-Invitation to the Internationale Musikakademie Ludwigslust 2025
-Full scholarship for the masterclass, worth 3,000 RMB.
-Masterclass auditor pass. (For scholarship distribution details, see below “Scholarship Distribution Rules”).
- Third Place (one winner):
–A certificate signed by international professional judges.
-Invitation to the Internationale Musikakademie Ludwigslust 2025
-Full scholarship for the masterclass, worth 1,500 RMB.
-Masterclass auditor pass. (For scholarship distribution details, see below “Scholarship Distribution Rules”).
- Excellence Award (multiple winners):
–A certificate signed by international professional judges.
Awards and Scholarship Distribution Rules:
Scholarship Rules for the Professional Group:
- Only the top three winners in the professional group are eligible for a scholarship.
- The scholarship can only be used for the 2025 International Music Festival Masterclass in Ludwigslust, Germany.
–If a winner chooses not to attend, the scholarship will be forfeited. - The final interpretation of the scholarship distribution belongs to the Internationale Musikakademie Ludwigslust
Scholarship Rules for the Amateur Group:
- Amateur participants who wish to apply for a scholarship must submit an application to the competition committee and wait for a decision.
- The final interpretation of the scholarship distribution belongs to the International Masterclass Ludwigslust.