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Categories & Requirements

The application is open to every musician from all over the world, encompassing a diverse array of genres and including categories such as piano, strings, voices, winds, brass, conducting, composition, ensembles, national music, and more.

00. Creative Video

Free choice of 1 piece only. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

Examples of "creative" videos include, but are not limited to:

  • An MV that presents your visual storytelling skills.

  • A multi-track performance showcasing your exceptional talent.

  • Your music performance synchronized with video footage featuring images, artwork, or illustrations created by you.

  • Your music performance along with your imaginative video creations.

The Winners in this 00. category will receive an additional Beeffie Art & Music Awards e-certificate, and will be listed on the Beeffie Creative Musical Artists page.

01. Prodigy (Age 7 and younger)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 7 minutes.

 

02. Junior (Age 8-10)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 7 minutes.

03. Youth (Age 11-13)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes.

 

04. Young Artist (Age 14-17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 12 minutes.

05. Advanced (Age 18-22)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

 

06. Professional (No age limit)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 20 minutes.

07. Baroque A (Under Age 17) / B (Over Age 17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written in the Baroque period. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

08. Classical A (Under Age 17) / B (Over Age 17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written in the Classical period. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

09. Romantic A (Under Age 17) / B (Over Age 17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written in the Romantic period. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

 

10. Modern A (Under Age 17) / B (Over Age 17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written after the year 1900. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

11. Own composition

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written by candidates themselves. Video/Audio duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

12. Duo Performance

Open to all instrumental duos, or piano 4 hands. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes, 1 or more pieces.

13. Chamber Group

Open to chamber group of 3-10 players. ​Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes, 1 or more pieces.

14. National Music

Open to traditional/national instruments/singing styles in different countries. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes, 1 or more pieces.

15. Concerto

Free choice of 1 movement, or a whole concerto. Video duration: no longer than 30 minutes Concerto can be accompanied by orchestra/piano/audio.

16. Sonata

1 Movement of a sonata. Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes.

17. Etude

Free choice of 1 Etude. Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes.

 

18. Musical theatre

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes.

19. Film/Game Music

Free choice of one work. Video or Audio accepted.

The competition age is determined by the candidate's age on the day of the application deadline. 

Requirement FAQ

Q: Do I need to show my hand in the video?

A: For instrumentalists, the hands and face of the performer must be visible in the video; For singers, the face of the performer must be visible; This requirement does not apply to composers.

Q: Can I use Audio background for accompaniment if I can't find an accompanist? 

A:​ Yes, you can use the audio background music for accompaniment.

Q: Can I use the same piece/video for multiple categories?

A: Yes. As long as the chosen piece meets the requirement of the categories.

Q: For singers, what styles of songs are allowed?

A: We accept all Voice styles including Classical, Jazz, Musical, Broadway, etc. 

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Q: Can I have several pieces in one link? Can there be a gap between the pieces?

You can send only one link to your performance, it can include several pieces, pauses are allowed. This means if you are willing to submit a few small pieces, you can combine them into a longer video.

Q: Can I play more instruments in one video?

A: You can only play one musical instrument for each application. An additional musical instrument will need to be submitted as another application.

Q: If I am a composer, can I submit my piece performed by other performers?

A: Yes.

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