Tom Lee Music Culture Competition 2023 Review

截止報名日期 Application Deadline:
2023年1月3日
3 January 2023

Early Bird優惠日期 Early Bird Discount Period:
即日至2022年12月18日
From today to 18 December 2022

比賽日期 Competition Date:
2023年2月4日至2023年2月12日
4 February 2023 to 12 February 2023

比賽地點 Venue:
尖沙咀通利音樂廳 Tsim Sha Tsui Tom Lee Music Studio

現場演奏
Live Performance

條款及細則 Terms and Conditions::

1. 是次比賽各個組別的參賽者的國籍均不受限制。
   There is no restriction on the nationality of the contestants of all classes in this competition.
2. 參賽者可以申請多於一個比賽項目，但不能重複參加同一個項目的比賽。
   Contestants can apply for more than one competition class, but cannot apply for the same class repeatedly.
3. 參賽者必須在2023年1月3日或之前填妥網上報名表及繳交報名費，否則申請將不被接納。
   Contestants must complete the online application form and settle the entry fee on or before 3 January 2023, otherwise, the application will not be accepted.
4. 所有報名費均不可退款和不可轉讓。
   All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
5. 請確保報名表提交資料無誤。報名表一經提交後，每項更改將須繳付港幣$100行政費。
   Please ensure that all information submitted in the application form is correct. Once the form is submitted, each change will be subject to an administrative fee of HK$100.
6. 如因疫情反覆而令是次比賽未能以實體形式如常舉行，所有現場比賽之參賽者將轉為提交影片，所有已繳之款項, 恕不退還、轉讓或更改。
   If the competition cannot be hold physically due to the epidemic situation. The competition will change to video submission format. All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
7. 參加Yamaha音樂教室項目的參賽者必須為Yamaha 音樂班學生。由遞交報名表日期計算，如參賽者於過往8堂內剛升班，參賽者可選擇報名參加現時或之前就讀上一班的課程組別。例子：參賽者現時就讀於兒童音樂進修班Book 1 第4堂，參賽者可選擇參加兒童音樂進修班上學期組別或兒童創意音樂班下學期組別。
   Only Yamaha music course student can apply “Yamaha Music School” category. For those students who are promoted to the advance level in the first 8 lessons, they can choose to join either the current studying category or the previous studied category. For instance, contestant can choose to join the “Junior Extension Course Book 1 & Book 2” or “Junior Music Creativity Course Book 3 & Book 4” if he/she is currently taking the 4th lesson of Junior Extension Course.
8. 參加Yamaha音樂進修班組別的參賽者只可以演奏Repertoire Book 内的歌曲。
   Contestants taking Class of Yamaha Junior Extension Course are required to perform piece from Repertoire Book only.
9. Yamaha音樂小天地項目為歌唱項目，參賽者需要提前向大會提供背景音樂，以便安排。
   Yamaha Music Wonderland Class is a singing class, contestants should provide background music to the organizer for early arrangement.
10. 參與考試及比賽歌曲項目之參賽者，請參考以下考試範圍適用年份
    鋼琴獨奏 –
    英國皇家音樂學院 – 2019 至2024考綱
    聖三一音樂考試 – 2018 至 2023考綱
    香港學校音樂節 – 第75屆之比賽目錄
    Rockschool – 2019 或之後考綱
    小提琴獨奏 –
    英國皇家音樂學院 – 2020 至2023考綱
    聖三一音樂考試 – 2020 至 2023考綱
    香港學校音樂節 – 第75屆之比賽目錄
    For the “Examination & Competition Pieces” category, please refer to the specific syllabus below
    Piano Solo –
    ABRSM – 2019 to 2024 syllabus
    Trinity – 2018 to 2023 syllabus
    Hong Kong Schools Music Festival – Syllabus of 75th competition
    Rockschool – 2019 or after syllabus
    Violin Solo –
    ABRSM – 2020 to 2023 syllabus
    Trinity – 2020 to 2023 syllabus
    Hong Kong Schools Music Festival – Syllabus of 75th competition
11. 原創音樂組的曲目最少為8小節，並須為有旋律及伴奏的完整作品。參賽者須於填寫表格時提交樂譜及歌名，於比賽當日演奏原創曲目，否則將被取消資格。
    Songs from Original Composition must include at least 8 bars with melody and accompaniment. Contestants are required to upload the score and name of the composition in the application form and perform the original composition on the competition day, otherwise will be disqualified.
12. 原創音樂組的曲目必須為從未有於任何音樂會作公開表演或參加任何比賽。
    Songs from Original Composition should not be disclosed to the public or competition before.
13. 某些比賽項目設有指定演奏時間，如參賽者的演奏超出指定演奏時間，有機會被取消資格，並不獲退款。
    Contestants may be disqualified if they perform the pieces which is out of the specific time limit in certain classes. No refund will be allowed.
14. 評判會根據參賽者的整體表現評分，包括：技巧、演繹、音樂感及感染力；原創音樂組的演奏更會根據作曲及編曲技巧、和聲運用、情感表達、準確及流暢度作評分。評判對一切藝術事宜有最終決定權。
    Adjudication will be based on the overall performance of the contestants, including: Technique, Interpretation, and Musicality Artistic Appeal. Adjudication for Original Composition will also be based on the arrangement technique, harmony usage, accuracy, fluency and emotion expression. The decision of the judges on all artistic matters shall be final.
15. 比賽結果會於2023年2月28日或之前以電郵方式通知個別參賽者。
    Competition results will be announced by email by 28 February 2023.
16. 主辦機構鼓勵參賽者背誦樂譜，如參賽者演奏時需閲譜，必須用正本樂譜，否則將被取消資格。 不論背誦樂譜或閲譜均不會影響評分。
    Contestants are encouraged to perform by memory. If contestants need to perform with the music scores, they must use the original scores, otherwise, they will be disqualified. Adjudication will not be affected either perform by memory or play with the music scores.
17. 參賽者參加小提琴組別可自行選擇是否需要伴奏或背景音樂，不論是否安排伴奏或背景音樂均不會影響評分，有關背景音樂之提交方法將個別聯絡參賽者。
    Contestants taking violin category could choose whether have an accompanist or background music as accompaniment or not, while adjudication will not be affected. We will contact contestants on submitting background music afterwards (If any).
18. 所有參賽者於比賽當天需帶備正本樂譜作核對，需要閲譜的參賽者需要自行影印一份樂譜供評判評分時作參考，否則將不獲評分，流行音樂組別除外。
    All contestants must bring the original music scores for verification on the day of the competition. Those who perform with music score should make a photocopy of the score for the judges, otherwise, performance will not be graded. Pop Music Class will be excepted.
19. 主辦機構及評判保留所有與有關比賽項目的評分安排及準則的最終決定權，參賽者不得異議。
    The organizer and jurors shall have absolute discretion on marking of all competition categories. In case of any disputes, the decision of the organizer and jurors shall be final and conclusive.
20. 如參賽者水準不達評判標準，主辦機構有權不頒發奬項予該比賽組別。
    If the standard of the contestants of the class are not up to standard, judges may decide not to present any awards to the contestants.
21. 主辦機構會於比賽當日派發參與證書，參與獎牌，通利琴行及通利音樂藝術中心禮券，並不會補發。
    The organizer will deliver the certificate of participation, participation medal, Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd and Tom Lee Music Academy coupon to contestants on the competition day only, and will not be reissued.
22. 各個組別均設有不同排名及獎項，有關各獎項安排可參閲官方網站。
    There will be different positions and prizes for all categories, please visit our website for your information.
23. 如有參賽者在比賽項目中獲得一樣分數，該參賽者會獲得相同排名。
    If contestants get the same score in the competition class, both contestants will get the same award.
24. 這次比賽設有傑出導師推薦獎賞計劃，有關獎項細則，請參閲官方網站。
    There will be Great Teacher Recognition Program for this competition. Please refer to our website for more information.
25. 參賽者於報名時必須上載樂譜。
    Music scores must be uploaded onto the application form.
26. 每一份報名表格最多只可參加三個項目，參加第四個項目請WhatsApp至6832 6870與我們聯絡。
    Each application form can only take in a maximum 3 classes in the competition. To take more than 4 classes, please contact us on WhatsApp at 6832 6870.
27. 如報名人數不足，該組別將會取消，並辦理退款手續。
    If the number of applicants is insufficient, the class will be cancelled and the entry fee will be refunded.
28. 主辦機構有權修改比賽規則、獎項、及更換評判，如有任何變更，恕不另行通知，參賽者不得異議。
    The organizer reserves the right to modify the rules of the competition, awards and change the judges without notice. No appeal is allowed.
29. 主辦機構擁有其參賽者所有比賽之相片及影片使用權利，一切版權歸大會所有。
    The copyright of all the videos and photos belongs to the organizer.
30. 主辦機構保留更改本活動一切相關事宜的權利，恕不另行通知。
    The organizer reserves the right to amend the competition rules and make other arrangements as deemed appropriate without prior notice.
31. 若有任何爭議，主辦機構保留最終決定權。
    The organizer reserves the rights for final decision.