Categories
Best Classical Musicians Awards sets two main categories, candidates can apply multiple categories at the same time.
Note: for age categories, age is determined by the date of competition deadline
Category A
Prodigy (Age 7 and younger)
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Video duration: no longer than 5 minutes
Category C
Youth (Age 11-13)
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Video duration: no longer than 7 minutes
Category E
Advanced (Age 18-22)
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Video duration: no longer than 12 minutes
Category G
Best Baroque Compositions Performance
Free choice of 1 or more pieces written by Baroque composers
Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes
Category I
Best Romantic Compositions Performance
Free choice of 1 or more pieces written by Romantic composers
Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes
Category K
Best Sonata Performance
1 Movement of a sonata
Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes
Category M
Best Concerto Performance
Free choice of 1 movement, or a whole concerto
Video duration: no longer than 30 minutes
Concerto can be accompanied by orchestra/piano/audio
Category O
Best Chamber Music Group
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes
Only open to 3-10 players chamber group
Category Q
Best Original Composition
Free choice of One work only for each application
Music composed by candidates themselves
Video or audio accepted
*If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first work in order will be automatically taken into consideration.
Category S
Best Musical/Opera Performance
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes
Category U
Best Choral/Orchestra
Open to conductors, composers and orchestra. Free choice of one orchestra work.
Category W
Best Innovative Writing
Free choice of 1 work only.
Submit only one work related to music creation, education, methodologies, performance techniques, or theoretical explorations, showcased through a preview or sample. Your submission can be a piece of writing, a publication excerpt, a section of a book, or a visual/audio presentation. Acceptable formats for submission include PDF, image, or video, capturing the essence and innovative aspects of your chosen work.
*For written submissions, provide a preview or sample limited to 1500 words. If the entire work is submitted, only the first 1500 words will be considered for review; For video submissions, the maximum duration is 20 minutes. Each application is restricted to submitting only one work, regardless of the submission format. If multiple works are submitted, only the first one received will be considered.
Category B
Junior (Age 8-10)
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Video duration: no longer than 6 minutes
Category D
Young Artist (Age 14-17)
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes
Category F
Professional (No age limit)
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes
Category H
Best Classical Compositions Performance
Free choice of 1 or more pieces written by Classical composers
Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes
Category J
Best Modern Compositions Performance
Free choice of 1 or more pieces written by Modern composers
Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes
Category L
Best Etude Performance
1 Movement of a sonata
Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes
Category N
Best Duo Performance
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes
Open to all duos and piano 4 hands
Category P
Best National Music Performer
Free choice of 1 or more traditional/national music
Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes
Category R
Best Conducting/Ensemble
Free choice of 1 or more pieces
Open to conductors and ensembles
Video duration: no longer than 45 minutes
Category T
Best Film/Game Music
Free choice of One work only for each application
Music composed for films, TV shows and video games by candidates themselves
Video or audio accepted.
*If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first work in order will be automatically taken into consideration.
Category V
Best 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:
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An MV that presents your visual storytelling skills.
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A multi-track performance showcasing your exceptional talent.
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Your music performance synchronized with video footage featuring images, artwork, or illustrations created by you.
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Your music performance along with your imaginative video creations.
The Winners in this category will receive an additional Beeffie Art & Music Awards e-certificate, and will be listed on the Beeffie Creative Musical Artists page for the current year.