Eighth Elite Cup Regulation
Purpose of the event
The competition aims to provide an opportunity for music lovers from all over the world to showcase their talents, to discover and cultivate talents, to learn and exchange international multicultural music, and to promote the development of international multiculturalism in Canada.
Event Schedule
October 1 - December 12
Online registration and submission of preliminary video
December 15 - Press conference for the 8th Talent Cup Competition
December 20 - December 27
1. Online contestants: online registration and submission of the final video.
2. Offline contestants: online registration, offline registration begins.
December 29 Opening Welcome Party
December 29 Final round
December 31 Networking with experts
June 13 2026 Afternoon rehearsal
June 13 2026 "Night of raising star" concert
Competition Programs
Huqin, Guzheng, Pipa, Flute, Yangqin, Zhongruan, Liuqin, Suona, Sheng, Folk Percussion, Cello, Piano
Categories
(The date of 2025.7.1 will be used to define the categories)
Solo
Non-Professional Group
I. Mini & Junior:
Group A: 4-6 years old
Group B: 7-9 years old
Group C: 10-13 years old
II. Teens:
Group A: 14-17 years old
Group B: 18-24 years old
III. Adult:
Group A: 25-30 years old
Group B: 31-45 years old
Group C: 46-64 years old
Group D: 65 years old and above
Professional Group
Professional group A : under 18 years old
Professional group B: 19-30 years old
Repertory
Repertory A: members of the group are under 15 years old
Repertory B: members of the group are 15 years old or older
Requirements
Prepare the piece in its entirety and play it from memory. All performances are required to be performed unaccompanied.
Solo
1. One piece of your choice for the entire competition for the non-professional category.
2. In the professional category, two pieces from different musical periods will be chosen, one of which must be a traditional piece. In the preliminary and final rounds, one of the pieces must be chosen in any order and must not be repeated.
Repertoire
The maximum number of players in each group is seven, with any combination of instruments, and only one piece of their choice, not exceeding 8 minutes in length.
Competition Method
I. Registration and Preliminary Round
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Online registration, pleasee follow the WeChat public number: Canada Talent Music Exchange for competition information. December 15 - December 25, please visit the official website of the competition at http://www.canadaecc.com/ and pay for the application together with the preliminary round judging fee.
(E-transfer:
Paypal email address: canadayccoa@gmail.com)
Upload preliminary video: (submit preliminary video no later than December 14)
The video file will be in the name of the contestant + competition item + group.
Email the video to canadaycmusicacademy@gmail.com
When filling out the online registration form, please make sure to check carefully that your name is the same as your ID and that only one player is registered for one contact phone number.
Enrollment consultation phone number:
+1 (604) 278-7730
Please scan the QR code to follow the organizing committee's WeChat public number to keep up with the latest information of the competition.
