Please note: Age eligibility for all divisions is determined by the contestant’s age as of September 28, the birthday of Confucius.
Age categories, performance times, and scholarship amounts:
| Category | Age | Performance Time | First prize | Second Prize | Third Prize |
| Junior | Ages 13 and under | 8 min | $150 | $100 | $75 |
| Senior | Ages 14 – 17 | 8 min | $200 | $150 | $100 |
| University | Ages 18 – 22 | 12 min | $400 | $250 | $175 |
Division sponsors and scholarships:
- The Vocal Division is sponsored by Mrs. Mei Syun Lin
Repertoire requirements:
Junior and Senior: 1 piece from the pre-selected Chinese repertoire, and 1 piece of the contestant’s choice in a different language.
University: 2 pieces from the pre-selected Chinese repertoire, and 1 piece of the contestant’s choice in a different language.
The Chinese repertoire lists are in the process of being updated for 2020. Please check back soon for more information. Please see below for an example of previous repertoire lists:
All pieces must be memorized.
Download a list of all vocal repertoire selections
Junior Repertoire Selections (ages 13 and under)
From Chinese Folk Songs, Vol. 1
All music books include audio files to teach pronunciation.
Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
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Senior Repertoire Selections (ages 14 – 18)
From Traditional and Modern Chinese Art Songs, Vol. 2
All music books include audio files to teach pronunciation.
Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
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From Chinese Folk Songs, Vol. 1
Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
Purchase this book from Leyerle Publications
University Repertoire Selections (ages 18 – 22)
Choose 1 Art Song:
From Traditional and Modern Chinese Art Songs, Vol. 2
All music books include audio files to teach pronunciation.
Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
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- Longing for Home (pg. 61 or 149)
- Flower or not Flower (pg. 67 or pg. 155)
- Rose’s Three Wishes (pg. 68 or 156)
- I Live by Yang-Zi River (pg. 81 or 169)
Choose 1 Folk Song:
From Chinese Folk Songs, Vol. 1
Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
Purchase this book from Leyerle Publications
- Kang Ding Love Song (pg. 13)
- Mo Li Hua (pg. 21) (Jasmine Flower)
- Ma Yi La (pg. 30)
- Xiao He Tang Shui (pg. 36) (Stream)