Online » Asessment Criteria & Prize Structure

• The jury panel is composed of professional pianists and distinguished music educators. Marks will be awarded based on the performer’s demonstrated skills and artistry in the following areas: technique, intonation, tempo, tone quality, interpretation, musicality, and overall performance.

• Prizes will be awarded to participants in all categories according to the following score ranges:

• 1st Prize: 90 points and above
• 2nd Prize: 85 – 89 points
• 3rd Prize: 80 – 84 points
• 4th Prize: 75 – 79 points
• Honorable Mention: 74 points and below

• There is no limit to the number of prizes — each participant is assessed individually.

• All participants will receive a digital certificate and a comment sheet, both of which can be downloaded from the official website.

• Medals for all participants will be shipped to the registered mailing address after the announcement of results.

• Cash Prize will be awarded to the selected 1st Prize winner(s).

• A Scholarship Masterclass with a jury member will be offered to selected participants (Available for the Open Class Category only).