Singapore Chinese Orchestra presents newly rebranded biennial Singapore Chinese Music Competition with new categories; registration for SCMC 2020 opens today!

Singapore, 2 September 2019 (Monday) – The Singapore Chinese Music Competition (SCMC) 2020, previously known as National Chinese Music Competition will be open for registration today (2 September 2019), with new categories; Orchestra category and Solo Grand category. This first edition of SCMC seeks to provide an excellent platform to develop the performing skills of young musicians, raise musical standards, discover new talents, and to connect our people by supporting their lifelong interest in pursuit of Chinese music in Singapore.

SCO Executive Director, Nominated Member of Parliament Terence Ho said: “Singapore Chinese Music Competition has always been the cradle to local musicians, grooming talented Chinese orchestra talents and performers. We continue to persist; engage and inspire more talented individuals to achieve artistic excellence, and to groom the next generation of Chinese orchestra musicians. We hope to sustain and grow the Chinese music eco system.”

Regardless of one’s participation in Chinese orchestra back in schools, clan associations, community clubs or groups, Terence Ho called out to all to return to the big CO family and take part in the competition.

The biennial Chinese music competition returns with added categories and there is no age limit. Terence Ho said: “Whether one has just started out on their Chinese orchestra journey, or previously a member of Chinese orchestra, or he/she has been playing in a Chinese orchestra for many years, there is a place for everyone, and anyone regardless of ability, age and background to participate in the SCMC2020.”

The Competition consists of Solo, Ensemble and Orchestra sections. Under the Solo category, there are three age categories for the Dizi / Erhu / Guzheng / Pipa / Sheng/ Suona/ Yangqin / Zhongruan, which are as follow:

• Junior: 12 years and below (born in or after 2008)
• Intermediate: 18 years and below (born in or after 2002)
• Senior: 35 years and below (born in or after 1985)

For the newly added Solo Grand category, there is no age limit and participant can pick any type of Chinese musical instruments from the Strings, Plucked-strings and Wind sections. (Please refer to website for list of Solo instruments)

There is also no age limit for participants taking part in the Ensemble and Orchestra categories. Each ensemble shall consist of a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 20 members, with any combination of Chinese musical instruments from the same instrument family or type.

For the newly added Orchestra cateogry, it shall consist of a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 80 members, with a combination of Chinese musical instruments from Strings, Plucked-strings, Wind and Percussion sections.

Registration opens from 2 September 2019 and closes on 2 December 2019.

For more information, please visit SCMC’s website (https://www.sco.com.sg/scmc/en/).

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About Singapore Chinese Orchestra

 Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is Singapore’s only professional Chinese orchestra. Inaugurated in 1997, the orchestra made up of more than 80 musicians took on the twin role of preserving traditional arts and culture and establishing new frontiers through the incorporation of Nanyang music elements in its repertoire. SCO has impressed a broadening audience with its blockbuster presentations and is fast establishing itself among its counterparts around the world. Known for its high performance standards and versatility, the SCO is recognized through invitations to perform at numerous prestigious events locally and internationally. In line with its vision to be a world-renowned people’s orchestra, SCO continues to inspire, educate and communicate through its music.

Annexe A: Categories, Dates and Venue

CATEGORIES

The Competition consists of Solo, Ensemble and Orchestra Sections:

SOLO SECTION

ENSEMBLE & ORCHESTRA SECTION

DATES & VENUES

Annexe B: Prizes

PRIZES

The winners of each category for solo, ensemble, and orchestra section will receive trophies, certificates and the following cash prizes:

Solo Section

*This prize money is awarded to the finalists who have not won the Grand Prize.

Ensemble & Orchestra Section