| NO | CATEGORY | AGE | PIECE | DURATION |
| VIOLIN SOLO COMPETITION | ||||
| SA1 | Children Category | Age 7 and Below | One Piece | Within 4 Mins |
| SA2 | Junior A Category | Age 9 and Below | Within 5 Mins | |
| SA3 | Junior B Category | Age 12 and Below | Within 6 Mins | |
| SA4 | Youth Category | Age 16 and Below | Within 8 Mins | |
| SA8 | Young Artistic Category | Age 25 and Below | Set Piece | Within 12 Mins |
| VIOLA SOLO COMPETITION | ||||
| SB3 | Junior Category | Age 12 and Below | One Piece | Within 6 Mins |
| SB4 | Youth Category | Age 16 and Below | Within 8 Mins | |
| SB8 | Young Artistic Category | Age 25 and Below | Set Piece | Within 12 Mins |
| CELLO SOLO COMPETITION | ||||
| SC1 | Children Category | Age 7 and Below | One Piece | Within 4 Mins |
| SC2 | Junior A Category | Age 9 and Below | Within 5 Mins | |
| SC3 | Junior B Category | Age 12 and Below | Within 6 Mins | |
| SC4 | Youth Category | Age 16 and Below | Within 8 Mins | |
| SC8 | Young Artistic Category | Age 25 and Below | Set Piece | Within 12 Mins |
Children Category (Age 7 and Below)
| D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | Born After 01/05/2017 |
| Repertoire Requirements | 1 Free Choice |
| Maximum Performance Time | 4 minutes |
Junior A Category (Age 9 and Below)
| D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | Born After 01/05/2015 |
| Repertoire Requirements | One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods |
| Maximum Performance Time | 5 minutes |
Junior B Category (Age 12 and Below)
| D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | Born After 01/05/2012 |
| Repertoire Requirements | One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods |
| Maximum Performance Time | 6 minutes |
Youth Category (Age 16 and Below)
| D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | Born After 01/05/2008 |
| Repertoire Requirements | One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods |
| Maximum Performance Time | 8 minutes |
Young Artistic Category (Age 25 and Below)
| D.O.B (DD/MM/YYYY) | Born After 01/05/1999 |
| Repertoire Requirements | Set Piece (Please refer to the List of Set Piece) |
| Maximum Performance Time | 12 minutes |
* Candidates are allowed to enroll for more than one category.
** One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary (Earlier 20th Century) are accepted. Repertoire from ABRSM syllabus is also acceptable.
*** There is no minimum performance time required. Eg. If the category states a max of 4 minutes, you are allowed to submit a piece which is 1 minute.
**** Participant’s chosen repertoire exceeds the stated time limit within 1 minute is permitted with an extra fee of $40 is applicable for the submission. All repertoire time limit exceed more than 1 minute is not acceptable.
** One free choice of repertoire from 4 music periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary (Earlier 20th Century) are accepted. Repertoire from ABRSM syllabus is also acceptable.
*** There is no minimum performance time required. Eg. If the category states a max of 4 minutes, you are allowed to submit a piece which is 1 minute.
**** Participant’s chosen repertoire exceeds the stated time limit within 1 minute is permitted with an extra fee of $40 is applicable for the submission. All repertoire time limit exceed more than 1 minute is not acceptable.
Participants are required to play ONE of the following works from either list A or B below:
List A: First movement of Classical & Romantic Period Concertos:
- Mozart Concerto No. 3 in G major for Violin, K.216
- Mozart Concerto No. 4 in D major for Violin, K.218
- Mozart Concerto No. 5 in A major for Violin, K.219
- Bruch Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
- Lalo Symphonie Espagnole, Op.21, I. Allegro con troppo
- Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61
- Wieniawski Concerto No. 2 in D minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 22
- Prokofiev Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin, Op. 63
List B: Virtuoso Solo Pieces：
- P. de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen
- P. de Sarasate Carmen Fantasy
- Saint-Saëns Havanaise, Op. 83
- Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
- Saint-Saëns/Ysaÿe Caprice d’après l’Étude en forme de Valse, Op. 52
- H. Wieniawski Polonaise in D major, Op. 4
- H. Wieniawski Polonaise brillante, in A major, Op. 21
- E. Ysaÿe One of the sonatas for solo violin, Op. 27
- E. Ysaÿe Poème de l’extase, Op. 21
- Maurice Ravel Tzigane
* Please Note-Repertoire list is subject to change. (updated 1 Jan, 2025)
Participants are required to play ONE of the following works from either list A or B below:
List A: First movement of Viola Concertos:
- JC Bach/Casadesus Concerto for Viola
- B. Bartók: Concerto For Viola And Orchestra
- Hoffmeister Concerto in D major for Viola
- Hoffmeister Concerto in B flat major for Viola
- C Stamitz Concerto in D major for Viola
- Telemann Concerto in G major for Viola
- Walton Concerto in A minor for Viola and Orchestra
List B: Virtuoso Solo Piece：
- Von Weber Andante and Rondo ungarese in C minor for Viola and Orchestra, J.79
* Please Note-Repertoire list is subject to change. (updated 1 Jan, 2025)
Participants are required to play ONE of the following works from either list A or B below:
List A: First movement of Cello Concertos:
- Boccherini Concerto in D major for Cello, G.476
- Boccherini Concerto in C major for Cello, G.573
- Dvořák Concerto in B minor for Cello, Op. 104
- Elgar Concerto in E minor for Cello, Op. 85
- Fauré Elegy in C minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 24
- Haydn Concerto No. 1 in C major for Cello, HVIIb/1
- Haydn No. 2 in D major for Cello, HVIIb/2, Op. 101
- Lalo Concerto in D minor for Cello
- Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 1 in A minor for Cello, Op. 33
- Schumann Concerto in A minor for Cello, Op. 129
- Shostokovich Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, opus 107
List B: Virtuoso Solo Pieces:
- Popper Hungarian Rhapsody, Op. 68
- Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, Op. 33
* Please Note-Repertoire list is subject to change. (Updated 1 Jan, 2025)
Adjudication & Evaluation
The Jury
The jury’s decision is final and cannot be contested. As part of the evaluation process, jurors will provide written feedback for each performance to support their future development.
The jury’s decision is final and cannot be contested. As part of the evaluation process, jurors will provide written feedback for each performance to support their future development.
Assessment Criteria
Competition will be evaluated on a 100-point system based on the following criteria:
Competition will be evaluated on a 100-point system based on the following criteria:
- Technicality (40%) Intonation, Rhythm, Tonal Qualities, Dynamics, and Balance;
- Musicality (40%) Phrasing, Interpretation, and Style;
- Overall impression (20%) Expression and Overall Artistic Impression.
Each participant will receive a Jury’s Comments sheet which aims to offer professional insights into their level of performance for their progression in their music journey.
SRIMF 2025 highly anticipated solo competition will be hosted online, with distinguished professors offering invaluable insights. Winners will earn the honor of performing at the prestigious Solo Grand Prix Concert.
Awards & Certificate
11th SRIMF Solo Competition Winners Gala Concert & Grand Prix for selected winners at Singapore Victoria Concert Hall on 4th August 2025.
In addition, awards and prizes amounting to S$22000 will be distributed among selected winners in the form of scholarships and concert engagements in 2025*:
- The Best Performance winner will take home a $2,000 cash prize
- Fine Bow Prize for string participant
- Live concert engagements with chamber orchestras in Europe and Asia
- Music festival Performance & Masterclass in Vienna Virtuoso Festival
- International Piano Masterclass with Professors from Berlin University of the Arts (UdK)
- String & Woodwind Masterclass with Professors from Paris Conservatory
- Winner’s Masterclass with Top-class Professors from Israel Conservatory and Royal Danish Academy
- Other Masterclasses from SRIMF honorary jury panel
- Top prize winners are given web presence on the homepage of Singapore Raffles International Music Festival and official Facebook page
- Selected winners’ videos shall also be published on the competition YouTube channel
- Teacher Excellence Awards (for teachers of top prize winners)
| AWARD | MARKS | PRIZE |
| GOLD | 95.00 – 100.00 | Certificate & Trophy |
| SILVER | 90.00 – 94.99 | Certificate & Medal |
| BRONZE | 88.00 – 89.99 | |
| ELITE | 85.00 – 87.99 | |
| EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE | 80.00 – 84.99 | |
| OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE | 75.00 – 79.99 | |
| PARTICIPATION | < 75.00 | Certificate |
- The Soloist that attains a Gold award with the highest score in each category will be awarded the title of “Category Champion” and may be selected to take part in the Gala & Grand Prix.
- The Gala Concert & Grand Prix Competition will take place on 4th August 2025 at the Singapore Victoria Concert Hall. Grand prix finalists will be selected at the discretion of the jury.
- A Printable/Encrypted Certificate will be provided by the Competition Committee.
- Printed Certificates, Medals are provided on Request Only. The collection date will be advice on a later date on at SRIMF Office.
- To minimize any damage during the delivery, we will not be providing Trophies/Medals to overseas participants. Only with Special Requests and the international shipping cost will be borne by Participants.
Online Application Requirements
Steps of Registration
1. Fill in Registration Form:
- Completed online registration Form
- Include a photocopy of the player’s birth certificate or student card
2. Performance Video Submission:
- Layout: Landscape Mode
- Quality: 1920 X 1080 HD
- Format: .mp4 or .mov file
- Audio: Source from video camera or DSLR is recommended
3. Upload the recording by choosing YouTube:
The following information of Content must be clearly stated in the description:
The following information of Content must be clearly stated in the description:
- “SRIMF Competition 2025” (Kindly set to unlist mode)
- Participant Name and Age
- Category and Instrument
- Repertoire List
4. Registration Fee:
| SOLO COMPETITION CATEGORY | REGISTRATION FEE |
| Children Category | S$200 |
| Junior Category | S$220 |
| Youth Category | S$300 |
| Young Artistic Category | S$390 |
| ABRSM Grade 1-4 Category | S$220 |
| ABRSM Grade 5-8 Category | S$300 |
Competition Video Submission Guideline
- Please tune your instrument before the start of the recording. Tuning does not need to be recorded.
- Ensure that the video consistently captures the performer and the instrument, including the full length of the bow.
- The entire performance must be one take, without any editing.
- Recordings must be made no earlier than 5 months prior to the registration dateline.
- All accompanied works are to be recorded with accompaniment.
- Where an accompanist is part of the performance, they should be in view, although the string/woodwind player should be the main focus.
- For the Piano Solo participants, The Camera must capture the player from the top of the head to mid-body, with a clear view of the fingers on the keyboard.
Participants are advised to refer to the provided images as a reference when recording their competition videos to ensure compliance with the competition requirements:
Please review your video before submission to ensure it meets these requirements.
* For any enquiries, please contact us at: info@srimf.sg.
* Updated on: 1 Jan 2025
