Global Genius Music Competition
Candidates can apply for multiple categories as long as their repertoire meets the requirement.
Age categories
Categories are set considering the age of the candidate on the day of application deadline
A: age 4-6
Free choice of programme, up to 5 minutes.
C: age 9-10
Free choice of programme, up to 7 minutes.
E: age 13-14
Free choice of programme, up to 9 minutes.
B: age 7-8
Free choice of programme, up to 6 minutes.
D: age 11-12
Free choice of programme, up to 8 minutes.
F: age 15-17
Free choice of programme, up to 10 minutes.
G: age 18-21
Free choice of programme, up to 11 minutes.
H: age 22+
Free choice of programme, up to 15 minutes.
Specific categories
J: Baroque
Free choice of 1 or more baroque pieces, up to 10 minutes.
L: Romantic
Free choice of 1 or more romantic pieces, up to 10 minutes.
K: Classical
Free choice of 1 or more classical pieces, up to 10 minutes.
M: Modern
Free choice of 1 or more modern pieces (composed after 1900), up to 10 minutes.
N: Sonata
1 or more movements of a sonata work.
O: Concerto
1 or more movements of a concerto work.
P: Chamber music
Free choice of programme, up to 10 minutes.
(Including Duo, and up to 10 players)
Q: Creative Video
In this category, you can submit videos that you perform, with free image editing of creative images, arts or illustrations up to 15 mins.
R: Jazz
Free choice of programme, up to 10 minutes.
S: composition
Performing a piece written by yourself, up to 10 minutes.
T: World music
Performing national instruments, free choice of programme, up to 10 minutes.