TIYPC
- If not specified, the same as the Preliminary Round and the Final Round requirements.
- Enrollment fees for the Final Round will differ from those for the Preliminary Round. Please complete the payment and registration as per the Final Round Syllabus below. Deadline: 21 June 2026 at 23:00
- As a distinguished Finalist, you have the privilege of choosing between two competition formats: face-to-face or online.
- Contestants who wish to compete face-to-face must confirm their competition format and competition piece(s) with the organizer via email by the deadline. Deadline: 21 June 2026 at 23:00. Contestants who do not confirm will be assumed to have chosen the online competition.
- Final Round contestants who choose to compete online may opt to use their Preliminary Round piece(s) and video recording(s).
- Finalists electing to participate in the online competition and wishing to modify their selections are required to notify the organizer of their updated piece(s) along with the Google Drive link to their video recording via email no later than 23:00 on 5 July 2026.
- 如無特別說明則初賽與決賽曲目要求相同。
- 決賽的報名費用將不同於初賽, 請在下麵的決賽章程中完成注冊和繳費。截止時間：2026年6月21日23:00點。
- 順利晉級的決賽選手，有權從兩種比賽形式中選擇一種：麵對麵比賽或在線比賽。
- 需要進行麵對麵比賽的選手必須在截止時間前通过邮件與主辦方確認比賽形式以及演奏曲目。截止時間：2026年6月21日23:00點。未確認的選手將默認選擇在線比賽。
- 選擇在線形式比賽的決賽選手，可以選擇使用與初賽相同的曲目和錄像視頻。
- 參與線上比賽並希望修改其選曲的決賽選手，須在2026年7月5日23:00前通過電子郵件通知主辦方其更新的曲目及作者，並附上視頻錄製的Google Drive鏈接。
2026 Face-to-Face Competition Final Round:
TIYPC Final Competition Details:
Final Round Dates: 1–2 August 2026 (Sat–Sun)
Final Round Location: Glanz Saal, Toho College of Music
Venue: 84 Imaizumi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama 350-0015, Japan
The below fees apply to online registration only. For participation in the Hangzhou in-person competition, please contact the organiser for further information.
Final Round Dates: 1–2 August 2026 (Sat–Sun)
Final Round Location: Glanz Saal, Toho College of Music
Venue: 84 Imaizumi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama 350-0015, Japan
The below fees apply to online registration only. For participation in the Hangzhou in-person competition, please contact the organiser for further information.
Please complete payment via bank transfer.
Please note： Group A are eligible for face-to-face competition only.
Category |
Online Final Entry Fee (per person) |
Face-To-Face Final Entry Fee (per person) |
Group A |
Not eligible |
NZD $800 |
Group B, C, E |
NZD $650 |
NZD $710 |
Category |
Online Final Entry Fee (per person) |
Face-To-Face Final Entry Fee (per person) |
Group D, F |
NZD $550 |
NZD $600 |
Final Round Syllabus
<Group A> Professional Class
The Professional Classes is open to individuals who are currently studying piano at a specialized level in Middle school or above, as well as those who plan to pursue professional piano studies.
Categories:
• A1: Junior Professional Group Age 13-15
• A2: Senior Professional Group Age 16-18
• A3: University Professional Group (including students currently enrolled in a piano department at a conservatory, postgraduate students, and those specializing in piano at a comprehensive university)
Repertoire Requirements:
Participants must perform one or more freely chosen pieces.
The selected repertoire must meet the following criteria; failure to comply will result in disqualification:
• Whether in the preliminary or final round, the program must include at least one piece by one of the following composers:
D. Scarlatti, G.F. Handel, J.S. Bach, J. Haydn, W.A. Mozart, or L.v. Beethoven.
• Excerpts from suites, sonatas, etc., are permitted.
• Omitting variations or sections of pieces such as variation sets is not allowed.
• Repeats are optional.
• Performance duration must be between 10 and 20 minutes.
• All pieces must be performed from memory.
专业组 <A部门>专业组面向中学及以上专业学习钢琴的人群，或计划专业学习钢琴的人士。
A1：低年级专业组 13-15岁
A2：高年级专业组 16-18岁
A3：大学专业组（专业院校钢琴系在读学生、研究生，综合类大学钢琴专攻人士）
曲目要求：一首或多首自选曲目。
自选曲需满足以下条件，否则将被取消资格。
The Professional Classes is open to individuals who are currently studying piano at a specialized level in Middle school or above, as well as those who plan to pursue professional piano studies.
Categories:
• A1: Junior Professional Group Age 13-15
• A2: Senior Professional Group Age 16-18
• A3: University Professional Group (including students currently enrolled in a piano department at a conservatory, postgraduate students, and those specializing in piano at a comprehensive university)
Repertoire Requirements:
Participants must perform one or more freely chosen pieces.
The selected repertoire must meet the following criteria; failure to comply will result in disqualification:
• Whether in the preliminary or final round, the program must include at least one piece by one of the following composers:
D. Scarlatti, G.F. Handel, J.S. Bach, J. Haydn, W.A. Mozart, or L.v. Beethoven.
• Excerpts from suites, sonatas, etc., are permitted.
• Omitting variations or sections of pieces such as variation sets is not allowed.
• Repeats are optional.
• Performance duration must be between 10 and 20 minutes.
• All pieces must be performed from memory.
专业组 <A部门>专业组面向中学及以上专业学习钢琴的人群，或计划专业学习钢琴的人士。
A1：低年级专业组 13-15岁
A2：高年级专业组 16-18岁
A3：大学专业组（专业院校钢琴系在读学生、研究生，综合类大学钢琴专攻人士）
曲目要求：一首或多首自选曲目。
自选曲需满足以下条件，否则将被取消资格。
- 无论是预选赛还是决赛，都必须包含以下作曲家之一的作品：D. 斯卡拉蒂、G.F. 亨德尔、J.S. 巴赫、J. 海顿、W.A. 莫扎特、L.v. 贝多芬
- 可以选取组曲、奏鸣曲等的片段。
- 不允许省略变奏曲等曲目的部分。
- 重复与否自行决定,演奏时间在10分钟至20分钟之间。
- 必须全部背谱演奏.
Group B, C, D, E, F
The selected repertoire must meet the following criteria; failure to comply will result in disqualification.
• Movements or excerpts from sonatas and suites are allowed.
• However, no part of a piece may be omitted, nor may only a portion of a piece be performed.
Free Choice Classes (B, C, E Groups)
<Group B>
B1: Preschool Group (Under 6 Years Old)
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 3 minutes.
B2: Elementary School Grades 1–2
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
B3: Elementary School Grades 3–4
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
B4: Elementary School Grades 5–6
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
B5: Middle School Group
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
B6: High School Group
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
＜B、C、D、E、F部门＞
曲目要求必须满足以下条件，否则将被取消资格。允许从奏鸣曲或组曲中选取乐章等片段，但不得省略曲目的一部分进行演奏，也不得仅演奏曲目中的某一部分。
常规组 ＜B、C、E部门＞
＜B部门＞
B1: 学前组（6岁以下）
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：3分钟以内
B2: 小学 1、2年级组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：4分钟以内
B3: 小学3、4年级组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：4分钟以内
B4: 小学5、6年级组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：4分钟以内
B5: 初中组 13-15岁
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
B6: 高中组 16-18岁
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
The selected repertoire must meet the following criteria; failure to comply will result in disqualification.
• Movements or excerpts from sonatas and suites are allowed.
• However, no part of a piece may be omitted, nor may only a portion of a piece be performed.
Free Choice Classes (B, C, E Groups)
<Group B>
B1: Preschool Group (Under 6 Years Old)
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 3 minutes.
B2: Elementary School Grades 1–2
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
B3: Elementary School Grades 3–4
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
B4: Elementary School Grades 5–6
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
B5: Middle School Group
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
B6: High School Group
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
＜B、C、D、E、F部门＞
曲目要求必须满足以下条件，否则将被取消资格。允许从奏鸣曲或组曲中选取乐章等片段，但不得省略曲目的一部分进行演奏，也不得仅演奏曲目中的某一部分。
常规组 ＜B、C、E部门＞
＜B部门＞
B1: 学前组（6岁以下）
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：3分钟以内
B2: 小学 1、2年级组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：4分钟以内
B3: 小学3、4年级组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：4分钟以内
B4: 小学5、6年级组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：4分钟以内
B5: 初中组 13-15岁
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
B6: 高中组 16-18岁
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
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<Group C>
University Students – General (Ages 18–35, excluding current students and graduates of music conservatories) • Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, must be performed from memory. • Performance Duration: Up to 8 minutes. ＜C部门＞ 大学生，普通（18至35岁及以下，不包括音乐学院在读生和毕业生） C：大学生组 曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，必须背诵演奏； 演奏时长：8分钟以内 |
Four-Hands Division (Group D)
The Four-Hands Division is for duet performances, categorized by age.
D1: Four-Hands (Under 18)
• Both performers must be 18 years old or younger.
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
D2: Four-Hands (Ages 19–35)
• Both performers must be between 19 and 35 years old.
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
D3: Four-Hands (Ages 36 and Above)
• Both performers must be 36 years old or older.
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
四手联弹组 ＜ D部门 ＞
Four-Hands Classes
＜D部门＞
四手联弹是一个双人四手联弹的部门。按年龄分为三个类别。
D1：四手联弹组
两位参赛者均在18岁及以下
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
D2：四手联弹组
两位参赛者均在19至35岁
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
D3：四手联弹组
两位参赛者均在36岁及以上
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
The Four-Hands Division is for duet performances, categorized by age.
D1: Four-Hands (Under 18)
• Both performers must be 18 years old or younger.
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
D2: Four-Hands (Ages 19–35)
• Both performers must be between 19 and 35 years old.
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
D3: Four-Hands (Ages 36 and Above)
• Both performers must be 36 years old or older.
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
四手联弹组 ＜ D部门 ＞
Four-Hands Classes
＜D部门＞
四手联弹是一个双人四手联弹的部门。按年龄分为三个类别。
D1：四手联弹组
两位参赛者均在18岁及以下
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
D2：四手联弹组
两位参赛者均在19至35岁
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
D3：四手联弹组
两位参赛者均在36岁及以上
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
<Group E>
Age 36 years old or above
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
Group E: Adult Group
＜E部门＞
面向36岁及以上人群。
E：成人组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
Age 36 years old or above
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 6 minutes.
Group E: Adult Group
＜E部门＞
面向36岁及以上人群。
E：成人组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：6分钟以内
<Group F> – Two-Piano Division
• No age restrictions.
• Preliminary round: Video submission only.
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 12 minutes.
＜F部门＞
双人双钢琴，年龄不限。
*初赛仅限视频参赛
F：双钢琴组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：12分钟以内
• No age restrictions.
• Preliminary round: Video submission only.
• Repertoire Requirement: One freely chosen classical piece, sheet music may be used.
• Performance Duration: Up to 12 minutes.
＜F部门＞
双人双钢琴，年龄不限。
*初赛仅限视频参赛
F：双钢琴组
曲目要求：自选古典曲目一首，可看谱；
演奏时长：12分钟以内