- open to individual instrumentalist/vocalist
- open to composer
- open to conductor
- open to groups of two musicians
- open to groups under ten musicians
- open to groups over 10 musicians

• Free choice of 1 or more pieces

• Video duration: no longer than 5 minutes

• Free choice of 1 or more pieces

• Video duration: no longer than 7 minutes

• Free choice of 1 or more pieces

• Video duration: no longer than 12 minutes

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music written between 1600 and 1750.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music written between 1820 and 1910.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music in sonata format.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music in Concerto format.

• Concerto can be accompanied by audio/piano/orchestra.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music written for chamber group.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music written for orchestra.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application. Video or audio accepted.

• Submission music written by the candidate.

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*If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first work in order will be automatically taken into consideration.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music in musical/opera music style.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

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

1. An MV that presents your visual storytelling skills.

2. A multi-track performance showcasing your exceptional talent.

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

4. Your music performance along with your imaginative video creations.​

• Open to CD album submissions either as a soloist or an ensemble. There is no limit to the number of tracks; however, only the first 30 minutes of the album will be considered. Content exceeding 30 minutes may still be submitted but will not be evaluated. Submissions can be a complete audio file of the album (MP3 or WAV format) or a streaming link (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music), but please ensure the tracks can be played without requiring a subscription. A brief description of the album’s concept and the album cover image (JPG or PNG format) are optional and can be sent by email.

• Free choice of 1 or more pieces

• Video duration: no longer than 6 minutes

• Free choice of 1 or more pieces

• Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes

• Free choice of 1 or more pieces

• Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music written between 1750 and 1820.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music written after 1910.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music in etude/study format.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music written for duo, including piano 4 hands.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music written for choir/ensemble.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music in national/world music style.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Free choice of 1 piece/movement for each application.

• Submission music written for films, TV shows or video games.

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*If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first work in order will be automatically taken into consideration.

• Free choice of 1 work only for each application.

• 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.