The 1st International Yangqin Art Federation Yangqin Competition - Hong Kong Division

Articles of Association

1. Purpose of the Competition

The International Dulcimer Art Association (IDAA) was established in Hong Kong , China in 2024. Its members are professional dulcimer players and educators from all over the world . This dulcimer competition is specially held to promote Chinese traditional music culture, promote the popularization and development of dulcimer art in Hong Kong, provide a platform for dulcimer enthusiasts to display their talents, discover and cultivate outstanding dulcimer performance talents , and promote the exchange and innovation of world dulcimer art.

II. Organizational Structure

1. Organizer: International Yangqin Art Association

3. Co-organizer: Asian Yangqin Association

4. Supporting units: Yangqin Art Professional Committee of China Musical Instruments Association, World Yangqin Orchestra, Silk Road Yangqin Orchestra, Hong Kong Shengyin Yangqin Orchestra, Hong Kong Yangqin Art Troupe, Hong Kong Tonglin Art Center, HAMMUS ACADEMY, Hong Kong Yangsheng Music Society, Yongsheng Music Education Co., Ltd., Hengwu Innovation Co., Ltd.

3. Competition time and location

1. Application deadline : March 9, 2025 ( Only online applications accepted )

2. Competition mode : physical competition

3. Competition venue: The Church of Christ in China Congregational Church ( 119 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong )

4. Competition date : March 29 , 2025 Morning

The registration link will expire at 23:59 on March 9. If you wish to register after the deadline, an additional $200 administration fee will be charged. For details, please email info@interdulcimer.com. No registration will be accepted after March 16.

IV. Eligibility:

1. All yangqin students and professional players are welcome to register.

(including full-time or half-day students in primary and secondary schools, kindergartens, university and college students, and working professionals)

2. The age limit for participants in the Young Performers, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced and Advanced groups is 30 years old or younger.

( Calculation ends on the day of the competition ) .

3. Participants in the professional group must be current students or graduates of professional colleges , with no age limit.

4. The minimum number of members in an ensemble is two , regardless of age.

5. Participants may enter more than one event.

V. Competition repertoire requirements

Young Performers Group : Choose a yangqin solo piece of your choice , with the performance time not exceeding 3 minutes.

Elementary Group : Choose a 1-2 level yangqin solo piece ^* , with a performance time of no more than 3 minutes.

Intermediate Group : Choose a solo piece of yangqin from level 3 to 5 ^* , with a performance time of no more than 5 minutes.

Advanced Group : Choose a solo piece of yangqin from level 6 to 8 ^* , duration no more than 6 minutes.

Advanced Group : Choose a 9-10 grade yangqin solo piece ^* , duration no more than 7 minutes.

Professional Group : Choose a solo piece of yangqin ^* , duration no more than 7 minutes.

Ensemble : Choose a yangqin ensemble piece of your choice , the performance time should not exceed 5 minutes

* The repertoire should be selected according to the following teaching materials ( except for the Young Performers , Professionals and Ensemble groups ) . The level of the selected music should be based on the classification of the selected teaching materials .


China Musical Instruments Association Social Art Level Examination Series Textbooks	"Evaluation of Musical Instrument Performance Ability" Volume 1 ( Grades 1-7 ) Music List	Editor-in-Chief Liu Yuening Chinese Musical Instruments Association
China Musical Instruments Association Social Art Level Examination Series Textbooks	"Evaluation of Musical Instrument Performance Ability" Volume 2 ( Grades 8-10 ) Music List	Editor-in-Chief Liu Yuening Chinese Musical Instruments Association
Central Conservatory of Music's domestic and overseas examination repertoire ( overseas version )	Yangqin Graded Examination Repertoire ( Grades 1 - 6 )	Central Conservatory of Music Examination Committee Edited by Gui Xili
Central Conservatory of Music's domestic and overseas examination repertoire ( overseas version )	Yangqin Examination Repertoire (Grades 7 - 9. Diploma Performance Level )	Central Conservatory of Music Examination Committee Edited by Gui Xili
National Folk Instrument Performance ( Amateur ) Examination	Yangqin Music Collection ( Grade 1-6 )	Beiyue Literature and Art Publishing House
National Folk Instrument Performance ( Amateur ) Examination	Yangqin Music Collection ( Grade 7 - 10 )	Beiyue Literature and Art Publishing House
Tianjin Conservatory of Music Off-campus Level Examination Course Book Series	Yangqin Grade Examination Course ( Grade 1-10 )	Tianjin Conservatory of Music

VI. Scoring Criteria

- Technical skills ( 40 points): accuracy of performance, timbre control, application of techniques, etc.

- Musical performance ( 40 points): musical emotional expression, artistic appeal, style control, etc.

- Stage performance ( 20 points): manners, stage presence, etc.

VII. Awards

- Each category has gold, silver, bronze and excellence awards , and all participants will receive a certificate.

-Except for the Young Performers Group , each group will have a champion, a first runner-up and a second runner-up, each of whom will be awarded a trophy .

- The champion will receive a Yangqin scholarship and perform at the first Hong Kong International Yangqin Concert and Awards Ceremony.

-Gold medal winners can have priority in registering for future international yangqin exchange activities.

- The instructor of the gold medalist will receive the " Excellent Instruction Award " .

8. Application Fee:

Group	cost
Little Performers Group	$300
Junior Group	$380
Intermediate Group	$450
Advanced Group	$530
Further Study Group	$600
Professional Group	$ 6 5 0
Ensemble (per person)	$250

Nine, Competition Rules and Terms

1. During the competition, participants can choose to use the conference dulcimer or bring their own dulcimer (model: 402).

2. If contestants need to read music scores while performing , they must use authentic music scores .

3. Incomplete or unclear application forms or applications without payment of the application fee will be deemed invalid.

4. Participants are required to ensure that the information provided is accurate, otherwise the participant may be disqualified.

5. If the level of the contestant in this category does not meet the standards, the judging panel may not award the gold, silver, bronze or merit prize to the contestant.

6. Please abide by the competition rules and respect the judges and staff during the competition.

7. The Association reserves the right to terminate and cancel the eligibility and prize of any participant who violates the competition rules and terms.

8. The competition results are subject to the final decision of the judges and no objection is allowed.

10. All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Participants who fail to participate due to personal reasons will be deemed to have waived their qualifications.

11. In case of any disputes, the Association reserves the right of final interpretation and decision.

12. The Association will retain the copyright and public broadcast rights of all audio and video recordings of the competition and related activities.

13. All personal information provided by the contestants will only be used for the International Yangqin Art Federation Yangqin Competition and the information will be kept confidential.

14. The Association reserves the right to amend the competition regulations, rules and terms, awards and judges list.

15. Once the registration form is submitted, it means that the registrant and his/her parents or guardians agree to all the rules and terms of the competition.

10. Contact Information

-Contact person : Ms. Xu (Whatsapp: 852 - 67098895)

-Email : info@interdulcimer.com

-Official website: www.interdulcimer.com