Past Events » Indonesia Youth Piano Olympics 2026 » Live Performance
• Key Dates:
Live performance : Saturday, 18 April 2026
• Venue :
Bumi Surabaya City Resort | Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106 – 128, Surabaya
• Registration Deadline
Early : Sunday, 8 March 2026 (IDR 50k off on early registration fee)
Regular : Saturday, 4 April 2026
• Publication of Confirmed Schedule & Performance Order :
Saturday, 11 April 2026
(For any repertoire changes or revisions, please contact the committee no later than three days after this date.)
• Age Eligibility (Age Cut-off) : Age will be determined as of 18 April 2026.
• Entry fees
Bank transfer
Bank Central Asia
Account number: 0881384760
Account holder: Grace Dianita Oentoro
• The entry fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Participants may enter more than one category.
• Participants must perform all pieces from memory.
• Registration is required to participate in the competition. The application form is available on our website : www.iymo.org under the Application Form section.
You will receive a confirmation message via WhatsApp as proof of registration. If you do not receive it, please contact the committee immediately.
• Please ensure all information is completed accurately and attach the following documents to your application :
– Proof of age (birth certificate or passport)
– Proof of payment
– Repertoire list in PDF format
(Note: The repertoire listed in the registration form must match the performance repertoire. Any changes or revisions must be reported to the committee no later than three days after the publication of the confirmed schedule and performance order.)
• The jury’s decision is final and not subject to appeal. No interference or discussion with the committee will be permitted during the event.
• Jury members are not allowed to evaluate their own students. Scores will therefore be calculated based on the average of the remaining jury votes.
• The committee reserves the right to merge or divide categories depending on the number of participants in each.
• By submitting the registration form, participants acknowledge and agree to abide by all General Rules of the competition.
Categories
LITTLE FINGER CLASS [ IDR 600k ]
A : ≤ 4 years old
B : 5 - 6 years old
C : 7-8 years
Perform ONE FREE - OWN CHOICE PIECE from these following early learning study book method:
• John Thompson: Easiest Piano Course Part One, Two and Three
• Dr. Geraldine Law-Lee: Step by Step Piano Course The Fun Way Step 1 and 2
• Lina Ng: Piano Made Easy Level 1 and 2
• Ying Ying Ng: Poco Piano for Young Children Book 1, 2 and 3
• Nancy & Randall Faber (Hal Leonard) Piano Adventure:
Lesson Book Primer Level and Level 1
Performance Book Primer Level and Level 1
• Alfred's Basic Piano Library:
Lesson Book 1A and 1B
Recital Book 1A and 1B
• Alfred's Premier Piano Course:
Lesson Book 1A and 1B
Performance Book 1A and 1B
• Bastien Piano Basics:
Primer Level
Performance Primer Level
• Hal Leonard Student Piano Library:
Piano Lessons Book 1
Piano Solos Book 1
PREPARATORY CLASS [ IDR 600k ]
A : ≤ 7 years old
B : 8 - 9 years old
C : 10 - 12 years old
Perform ONE PIECE at preparatory or initial level (including own choice piece) selected from the repertoire listed in any recognized music examination syllabus (e.g. ABRSM, LCM, Trinity, etc.) OR any piece from these following study book method:
• John Thompson:
Easiest Piano Course Part Four and Five
Modern Course For The Piano First Grade
• Dr. Geraldine Law-Lee:
Step by Step Piano Course The Fun Way Step 3
Step by Step Piano Lessons The Fun Way Master Series 1 and 2
• Lina Ng: Piano Made Easy Level 3
• Ying Ying Ng: Poco Piano for Young Children Book 4
• Nancy & Randall Faber (Hal Leonard) Piano Adventure:
Lesson Book Level 2A and 2B; Performance Book Level 2A and 2B
• Alfred's Basic Piano Library:
Lesson Book 2 and 3; Recital Book 2 and 3
• Alfred's Premier Piano Course:
Lesson Book 2A and 2B
Performance Book 2A and 2B
• Bastien Piano Basics:
Level 1
Performance Book Level 1
• Hal Leonard Student Piano Library:
Piano Lessons Book 2
Piano Solos Book 2
PERFORMANCE GRADE 1-2 CLASS [ IDR 650k ]
A : ≤ 8 years old
B : 9 - 11 years old
C : 12 - 14 years old
Perform ONE PIECE at Grade 1 or Grade 2 level (including own choice piece) selected from the repertoire listed in any recognized music examination syllabus (e.g. ABRSM, LCM, Trinity, etc.)
OR any piece from these following study book method:
• Nancy & Randall Faber (Hal Leonard) Piano Adventure:
Lesson Book Level 3A, 3B and Level 4
Performance Book Level 3A, 3B and Level 4
• Alfred's Basic Piano Library:
Lesson Book 4 and 5
Recital Book 4 and 5
• Alfred's Premier Piano Course:
Lesson Book 3 and 4
Performance Book 3 and 4
• Bastien Piano Basics:
Level 2 and 3
Performance Book Level 2 and 3
• Hal Leonard Student Piano Library:
Piano Lessons Book 3
Piano Solos Book 3
PERFORMANCE GRADE 3-4 CLASS [ IDR 650k ]
A : ≤ 9 years old
B : 10 - 12 years old
C : 13 - 15 years old
Perform ONE PIECE at Grade 3 or Grade 4 level (including own choice piece) selected from the repertoire listed in any recognized music examination syllabus (e.g. ABRSM, LCM, Trinity, etc.)
PERFORMANCE GRADE 5-6 CLASS [ IDR 700k ]
A : ≤ 12 years old
B : ≥ 13 years old
Perform ONE PIECE at Grade 5 or Grade 6 level (including own choice piece) selected from the repertoire listed in any recognized music examination syllabus (e.g. ABRSM, LCM, Trinity, etc.)
PERFORMANCE GRADE 7-8 CLASS [ IDR 700k ]
A : ≤ 14 years old
B : ≥ 15 years old
Perform ONE PIECE at Grade 7 or Grade 8 level (including own choice piece) selected from the repertoire listed in any recognized music examination syllabus (e.g. ABRSM, LCM, Trinity, etc.)
OPEN CLASS
Perform ONE FREE - CHOICE PIECE within the allowed duration.
A : ≤ 7 years old [ IDR 650k ] (max. 3 minutes)
B : ≤ 10 years old [ IDR 650k ] (max. 4 minutes)
C : ≤ 13 years old [ IDR 700k ] (max. 5 minutes)
D : ≥ 14 years old [ IDR 700k ] (max. 6 minutes)
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 Trophy and Certificate, while a 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).
Venue Rules & Regulations
• Participants are required to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before their scheduled performance time to re-register their attendance.
• Each participant will receive an order number for performance. If a participant is called three times and fails to appear on stage, they will be considered to have withdrawn from the competition.
• To maintain the concentration of both performers and jury members, please ensure silence inside the competition room. Avoid talking, walking, or moving around during performances.
• All mobile phones and electronic devices must be set to silent mode, and phone calls are not permitted during the competition.
• For the comfort of all and in accordance with health and safety protocols, each participant may be accompanied by one companion and one teacher only.
• Photography and video recording (other than by the committee) are permitted only from the audience seats.
• During performances, the doors will remain closed and will only be opened during breaks between performances. Please do not open the doors while a performance is in progress.
• All pieces must be performed from memory. Performers should observe “Da Capo” and “Dal Segno” markings, while all other repeats (including first endings) should be omitted, unless specifically required by the repertoire.
• The announcement of results and prize distribution will be organized by the committee at the end of each category.
• These venue rules and guidelines serve as a substitute for a technical meeting, in line with standard live competition procedures, and are considered agreed upon by all participants upon entry into the competition.