Register for the 2023 Music Festival in Honor of Confucius here
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.
All pieces must be memorized.
The following list is fore the 2023 MFHC Competition. Have suggestions for repertoire? Please email us at [email protected]
Download a list of all vocal repertoire selections
Junior Repertoire Selections (ages 13 and under)
From Chinese Folk Songs, Vol. 1
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Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
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From Traditional and Modern Chinese Art Songs, Vol. 2
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Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
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- 花非花 Flower or not Flower (pg. 67 or pg. 155) (offer lower key, suggest adding repeat)
From Chinese collection Book 1
- On the Mountain 跑马溜溜的山上 (p. 114)
Senior Repertoire Selections (ages 14 – 18)
From Traditional and Modern Chinese Art Songs, Vol. 2
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Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
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From Chinese collection Book 1
- On the Mountain 跑马溜溜的山上 (p. 114)
- Questioning 問 (p. 1)
- Searching for the Plum Blossom in Snow 踏雪寻梅 (p. 18) (suggest adding repeat)
From Chinese Folk Songs, Vol. 1
Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
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University Repertoire Selections (ages 18 – 22)
Choose 1 Art Song:
From Traditional and Modern Chinese Art Songs, Vol. 2
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Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
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From Chinese collection Book 1
- Can’t Stop Myself From Missing Them 叫我如何不想他(她) (p. 2)
- My Lover send me Sun Flower 爱人送我日葵
Choose 1 Folk Song:
From Chinese Folk Songs, Vol. 1
Pieces arranged for both high and low voice
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- Yanzi/Swallow 燕子
- Guan Ju 关雎