Concerto Competition Category 2026

Registration Instructions

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1. Through the online registration form, confirm that (1) all necessary information is filled, and (2) payment transaction is successful. Applicants will receive an email confirmation after the registration has been processed by the organizer.

2. All contestants must register under their current 2025-2026 academic enrollment( For students enrolled only in grades from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, the same applies to foreign schools.). Registration is permitted for music majors and non-music majors. The organization values integrity and has the right to forfeit violators.

 

3. Please note that refunds cannot be issued after registration for the concerto competition category.

4. The organization utilizes a third-party online payment system provided by ECPay Green World FinTech Service Co., Ltd. Please be advised that ECPay will never contact applicants via phone or SMS to request personal information, ATM operations, or transaction details. If you receive any suspicious requests, kindly contact our organization immediately.

5. All complaints or disputes to the rules and regulations of the competition will be handled by the Taipei District Court. The official competition guidelines, fan page, and website announcements constitute the legal basis for the competition. The organization reserves the adjudicative power to modify regulations under uncontrollable  circumstances.

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Concerto Competition Guidelines

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The Concerto Competition consists of a preliminary round and a final round: Preliminary round - A video submission of a specified concerto movement is required. Performances must be memorized and played without repeats. Contestants are responsible for necessary accompaniment*, though accompanimental parts will not be included in the adjudication process. Results will be announced on the official website (ETA July 9th) and a direct notice will be sent to contestants. Contestants who attain a score of 88 or above will be eligible to advance into the final round.

Video recording and submission guidelines:

  a. Please note that video submissions are deemed as official performances in the preliminary round. To ensure the quality of your video, consider the following: record in a publicly accessible location, wear formal attire, and shoot in landscape orientation. Videos must be completely unedited, shot entirely with a consistent angle, and display the contestant’s full body and instrument. Violations will result in disqualification.

  b. Video tiles should adhere to the following format: [contestant’s name] -2026 One & Only Music Competition - [instrument] (e.g. John Smith -2026 One & Only Music Competition - Cello)

  c. Upload the video onto YouTube and email the link to oaomc.taiwan@gmail.com. Contestants may complete the registration form and payment in advance, then submit the link by June 20th via email. Inaccessible links will lead to disqualification. Please ensure
functionality before submission.

  d. All preliminary round videos will be published onto the organization’s official YouTube channel, at 12:00 PM the day on June 22th, for public viewing. Contestants must ensure their recording environment is appropriate for public release. Non-compliance with the publishing procedures will result in forfeiture of participation in the competition.

Final round - a live performance of the specified concerto movement is required. Performances must be memorized and played without repeats. Contestants are responsible for necessary accompaniment*, though accompanimental parts will not be included in the adjudication process. *For piano concertos only: Piano accompaniment and rehearsal spaces can be arranged by the organizer for an additional fee. Please contact the organizer if service is required.

1. The order of contestants will be randomly selected by a computer system, and announced on our website two weeks prior to the competition (July 14th). Rearrangements are non-negotiable.

2. Please arrive at the venue 30 minutes before the competition and check in with your student ID card, health insurance card, or national ID card. Each contestant will be announced on stage for their turn. Failure to be prompt after three announcements will lead to disqualification.

3. Performances must be played by memory, without repeats.

4. Finalists will be timed from the start of the first note on stage, including opening accompaniment or tuning). Finalists should restrict their performance to the measures and time limits specified by the adjudication panel in their preliminary round results. Taking excessive time to prepare or tune instruments will result in point deduction.

5. The venue will provide a grand piano and bench. Contestants are responsible for bringing and setting up any additional equipment, such as pedal extenders, chairs, and anti-slip mats, to ensure the quality of their performance.

6. Contestants, accompanists, and assistants must arrive and leave the venue together. If an accompanying individual must leave in advance under special circumstances, please inform on-site personnel. Any interference to performances caused by entering and exiting will lead to point deduction or disqualification.

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7. Photography and video recording are permitted; however, flash photography is strictly prohibited. The organization photographs and video records the entirety of the competition for event purposes. Photographs and videos taken by the organization will not be available for request. The organization holds portrait rights — including the use of names, text, audio, video, and other materials — for promotional purposes, free of charge.

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8. In the unexpected event of a natural disaster, pandemic, etc. the competition will be postponed or held online. Please refer to our website for announcements and notifications.

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Adjudication and Awards

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1. The competition invites renowned musicians and members of music departments, who hold international standards to be part of the adjudication panel. A panel of 7 judges will be appointed for 30 or more contestants. A panel of 5 judges will be appointed for 20 to 29 contestants, and a panel of 3 judges will be appointed for fewer than 20 contestants.

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2. Scoring Method: The total score will be calculated by averaging the scores after removing the highest and lowest scores. The scoring will comprehensively consider pitch, rhythm, timbre, technique, musicality, and overall performance. If a contestant's performance does not meet the judges' standards, the judges may retain the award ranking and spot, allowing it to be left vacant. In the event of a tie, the ranking will be determined by the total score and the score given by the majority of judges.

 

3. All results are final and cannot be disputed.

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4. Results will be announced at the end of each competition. Individual scores and comments can be collected at the registration desk after finalization. Results cannot be sent by mail or inquired separately.

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5. Contestants will receive a certificate of participation, and a thank-you letter for their instructor. First, second, and third prize winners will also be awarded a trophy. Contestants who are unable to receive their awards in person must complete shipping arrangements at the registration desk (subject to an additional fee), or contact the organization to arrange for pickup before August 28th. Requests made after this date will not be accepted.

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6. Individual notifications will be sent to the prize winners’ schools for further acknowledgements after results have been finalized.

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7. First prize winners for each division will be invited to perform at the One & Only Competition Gala Concert. Performers must submit a biography and photo for the concert programme before August 2nd.

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8. Performers’ concert repertoire must match the repertoire played in the competition. No changes are permitted. However, minor adjustments to the program length may be made at the organizer’s discretion, if deemed necessary.

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9. The Only & Only Competition Gala Concert will be a ticketed event, held at the Eslite Performance Hall. The venue will be equipped with professional multi-camera recording*, concert posters, programmes, and marketing collateral. Performers are required to submit a payment of $5,000 NTD, which covers four tickets (valued at $800 NTD each) and a video file of the performance. Additional photo files can be purchased for $800 NTD.

*The organization photographs and video records the entirety of the competition for event purposes. Photographs and videos taken by the organization will not be available for request. The organization holds portrait rights — including names, text, audio, video, etc. — for promotional purposes and materials, free of charge.