National Chinese Music Competition 2018

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Co-organised by the National Arts Council and Singapore Chinese Orchestra Company Limited, the National Chinese Music Competition (NCMC) is a platform that celebrates excellence in traditional Chinese music. This biennial competition aims to develop the performing skills of young musicians and identify promising new talents. It also provides opportunities for young musicians to perform on a competitive platform, before an international jury.

The official competition period will be from 26th November to 9th December 2018.

 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Please click here for the competition schedule as of 19 November 2018.

Please follow NCMC’s Facebook page for the latest updates. You may also download the Registration Booklet for more detailed information on the competition.

 

SEMINAR WITH ADJUDICATORS

As part of the competition, a public seminar by our foreign adjudicators will be held on 8th December, 2pm-3.30pm. This will happen at the Singapore Conference Hall, Exhibition Hall (Level 1). Topics that will be covered during this session include: a comparison of traditional and contemporary Erhu pieces, the development of Pipa, the characteristics of Jiang Nan Si Zu, and more.

Adjudicators who will be taking part in the seminar include Chen Chun Yuan, Du Ru Song, Qi Yao, Qu Chun Quan and Tang Liang Xing. Ling Hock Siang will be the moderator for the session. 

Admission is free on a first come first served basis.

 

2018 NATIONAL CHINESE MUSIC COMPETITION RESULTS 

The following are results for the finals of the National Chinese Music Competition. 

 

2018 NATIONAL CHINESE MUSIC COMPETITION BALLOTING RESULTS

The following will be each participant’s order of appearance at the Competition. This will be maintained throughout the Competition – Preliminary Round and Finals.

The balloting results have been updated as of 30 October 2018. There is no change in order of sequence. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions about the Competition can be found here:  Frequently Asked Questions

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Telephone: 6224 1781 

Mondays to Fridays 9am – 12:30pm, 2-6pm 

Fax: 6557 2756

Email: ncmc2018@sco.com.sg

Address
Singapore Chinese Orchestra Company Limited
7 Shenton Way
Singapore Conference Hall
Singapore (068810)

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