World Stage Tour Music Competition (Online)

Eligibility and Participation:

​

1. The World Stage Tour Music Competition is open to musicians of all ages and all nationalities.

2. All applicants can apply for both Live and Online competitions.

​

Instrument: 

Piano

String

Woodwind

Brass

​

Categories:

Each category has two groups --- Group A and Group B. Group A is for advanced applicants, while Group B is for intermediate and beginner. All applicants may apply for both groups. 

​

Prodigy I (Age Under 6)

​Prodigy II (Age 6-7)

Junior I (Age 8-9)

Junior  II (Age 10-11)

Young Musician I (Age 12-13)

Young Musician II (Age 14-15)

Emerging Artist (Age 16-17)

Professional Artist (Age 18-35)

Professional Composers (Age 16 and up)

Amateur (Age 18 and up)

​

(For Program Requirements of each category, please see the Program Requirements section below)

 

 

Application Deadline and Fee:

1. The application must be submitted by May 1st, 2025. Submissions must be on time to be accepted.

2. A non-refundable application fee of a 90 USD is due with the application. If one applies for both Group A and Group B, the application fee is 140 USD.  

 

Video Submission:

1. Video should be submitted by the May 1st deadline. If one applies for both Group A and Group B, only one video is required. 

2. The preliminary video should be uncut and unedited (without effects, zoom, titles, or fades). The contestant’s face and hands should be visible at all times.

3. The video recording should be of good technical quality (no dynamic compression).

4. Works may be recorded in one take or separately.

5. Performance by memory is recommended but not required. 

6. Contestants may perform with or without repeat as long as the performance duration meets the requirement (for the time range of each category, please refer to the Repertoire page).

7. One or more works may be performed as long as the length of program meets the requirement. 

8. Videos may be uploaded on Youtube, Youku, Bilibili, and other platforms upon request. Please be sure that the video link is working before submitting it. 

 

Invitation to The Final Round:

1. Preliminary Round decisions will be made and Invitations to the Final Round will be sent by May 15th.

2. All selected contestants must reply whether or not they can participate in the Final Round, and if so, submit their final round video by May 20th and pay the entrance fee.

3. If one applies for Group A and Group B and is advanced to two final rounds, only one video will be required .

 

Final Round:

1. The final Round video can either be the same as the Preliminary round or different.

2. Contestants may perform with or without repeat as long as the performance duration meets the requirement (for the time range of each category, please refer to the Repertoire page)

3. Memorization is recommended but not required. 

4. Final round results will be announced by May 27th. ​​

 

Judging Criteria:

The judging criteria for the competition include, but are not limited to:

• Technique

• Musicality

• Interpretation

• Stage presence

• Overall performance

 

Awards & Prizes:

Certificate of Diploma, Winner’s Concert

​​

Important Dates:

May 1st: Application & video submission deadline 

May 15th: Announcement of preliminary results 

May 20th: Confirming final round participation & program submission 

May 27th: Announcement of final round results 

​

Other Rules:

*All decisions made by the judges are final.

*Competitors who do not adhere to the rules and regulations of the competition may be disqualified.

*World Stage Tour Competition is not responsible for the contestant’s cost of travel, meals, lodging, or other expenses.

*The World Stage Tour Competition Committee reserves the right to modify dates, venues, regulations, and other competition-related details as necessary. 

 

Program Requirements (For BOTH Groups A and B in Each Category)

 

Prodigy I (Under 6)

Preliminary Round: Up to 2 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Final Round: Up to 2 minutes program selected by the contestant

​

Prodigy II (6-7 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 3 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Final Round: Up to 3 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Junior I (8-9 years old)

Preliminary Round:  Up to 5 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Final Round:  Up to 5  minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Junior II (10-11 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 6 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Final Round:  Up to 6 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Young Musician I (12–13 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 7 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Semi-Final & Final Rounds: Up to 7 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Young Musician II (14-15 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 9 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Semi-Final & Final Round: Up to 9 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Emerging Artist (16-17 years old)

Preliminary Round: Up to 10 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Semi-Final & Final Round: Up to 10 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Professional Artist (18 and up)

Preliminary Round: Up to 20 minutes program chosen by the contestant

Semi-Final & Final Round: Up to 20 minutes program selected by the contestant

 

Amateur (18 and up) / None Music Major

*Contestant who has ever studied in piano performance major may NOT apply for this category.

Preliminary Round: Contestant’s choice of a program that is up to 10 minutes.

Final Round: Contestant’s choice of a program that is up to 10 minutes.