Find all key participation details, including eligibility, repertoire requirements, awards, and competition rules.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students in elementary school, middle school, high school, university, and graduate school, as well as applicants with equivalent academic qualifications.
International participants, including those from China, are also eligible with submission of a copy of their passport.
Repertoire Requirements
01
Kindergarten & Lower Elementary Division (Under 10)
One free-choice piece within 4 minutes.
02
Upper Elementary Division (Ages 11–13)
One free-choice piece within 5 minutes.
03
Middle School Division (Ages 14–16)
One free-choice piece within 6 minutes.
04
High School Division (Ages 17–19)
One free-choice piece within 7 minutes.
05
University & General Division / Viola Division
One free-choice piece within 7-8 minutes.
Awards
One Grand Prize
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prize in each division
Gold Prize, Silver Prize, and Bronze Prize
01
Kindergarten & Lower Elementary Division (Under 10)
1st Prize: KRW 500,000
2nd Prize: KRW 300,000
3rd Prize: KRW 200,000
02
Upper Elementary Division (Ages 11–13)
1st Prize: KRW 500,000
2nd Prize: KRW 300,000
3rd Prize: KRW 200,000
03
Middle School Division (Ages 14–16)
1st Prize: KRW 700,000
2nd Prize: KRW 500,000
3rd Prize: KRW 300,000
04
High School Division (Ages 17–19)
1st Prize: KRW 700,000
2nd Prize: KRW 500,000
3rd Prize: KRW 300,000
05
University & General Division / Viola Division
1st Prize: KRW 1,000,000
2nd Prize: KRW 700,000
3rd Prize: KRW 500,000
Additional Notes
If the number of participants in a division is small, divisions may be merged for awards. Homeschooled students may apply only according to their corresponding grade level, and repeat-year students may apply for the High School Division.
Rules & Notes
The competition will be held privately and will not be open to the public.
All participants, except accompanists, must perform from memory.
Participants must prepare their own accompaniment score and submit it to the Concert World email by May 31.
If participants do not wish to use the official Concert World accompanist, they may bring their own accompanist.
Participants must arrive at the venue 30 minutes before the competition begins.
The competition schedule may be adjusted depending on on-site conditions.
Mobile phones and recording devices are not allowed inside the performance hall.
Proper attire is required. Sneakers, sportswear, and similar clothing are not permitted.
Registration Fee
7,800 CNY
(accommodation and meals included, 1 masterclass session, competition accompaniment included)
Payment must be made under the participant’s full name, matching their passport for foreign participants. For underage participants, a parent or guardian’s account may be used, with the participant’s name noted in the transfer remark/reference.
Full payment shall be completed by the application deadline.
Please exchange CNY 7,800 into Korean won on your own and then make an international remittance.
Bank Information
Payee / Account Name: Concert World Co., Ltd.
SWIFT BIC: SHBKKRSE
Bank Name: Shinhan Bank
Branch Name: Seocho-jungang Branch
Bank Address: 285, Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Account Number: 180038967874
Important Note
Please include the student’s full name and teacher’s name in the transfer reference when making the payment.
Event Schedule
July 16–19, 2026 · Seoul, Korea
Venue
로데아트센터
1485-11 Seocho‑dong, Seocho‑gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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