Rules

01    The Competition is open to composers of all nationalities and ages.

02   The submitted original compositions may not have been previously performed, published or awarded a prize of any kind.  They must be free of any liabilities, including those with publishing houses.

03    Compositions should have a clear mix of Cantonese folkloristic music (Foshan ICH) and Western music. The composition should be approachable for the people of Foshan.(For inspiration about Foshan ICH check our websites.)

04    Composers should send a short description of their motivation for using their chosen ensemble and the relationship of their work with Foshan ICH.

05    Pieces can be written for 5 instruments up to 18, only instruments chosen from the list below.

06    Pieces should contain a combination of Chinese- and Western instruments (see list below).

07    Duration between 5-8 minutes (not shorter than 5 and not exceeding 8).

08    Alternative use of instruments, electronics or soundtracks are not permitted.

09   Pieces should be written using Western music notation (not Chinese notation).

10    Instruments may not be doubled.

11   Works for solo instrument or voice will not be accepted.

12    Arrangements of pieces from only composer’s own hand are allowed (to be mentioned).

13    Composers may send more than one work, but only one work per composer can enter the finals.

14    Composers will retain ownership of/copyright in their compositions.

15    Composers agree that the organization running the competition may use their composition(s) for promotion purposes.

16    Composers whose works are selected for the final concert will send a video to present themselves.

17    Composers will stay in touch with the conductor during the rehearsal period of the ensemble.

18    The final concert will be held live for Chinese residents. Composers living in China are encouraged to attend. The final concert will be also live streamed for people outside of China.