World Youth Children's Wind Music Competition
The online competition of the World Youth Children's Wind Music Competition consists of three main sections: Basic wind music skills, including pitch control, breath regulation, fundamental playing techniques (such as legato, staccato, and articulation), and knowledge of wind instrument types (such as the clear tone quality of the flute, the jazz-style adaptability of the saxophone, and the high-pitched range characteristics of the trumpet); Wind instrument culture and creative principles, including the historical origins of wind instrument forms (such as the development of classical brass instruments in court music and the evolution of modern woodwind instruments in jazz ensembles), cultural symbolism in folk wind instruments (such as the different melodies of the suona in traditional celebrations representing joy or sorrow), and the influence of social trends on wind instrument development (such as the rise of popular music driving the widespread use of the saxophone in pop music); Wind Music Practice and Application, including interpretation of wind music works (e.g., analyzing the emotions conveyed by the melodic fluctuations in classic wind music excerpts), improvisation (e.g., playing a melody that responds to a chord progression on the spot), and using wind music to express ideas in real-life scenarios (e.g., conveying a longing for peace through the melodious sound of a flute, or showcasing the vitality of a sports event through the passionate sound of a trumpet).
The competition features multiple wind instrument categories, with difficulty levels adjusted according to age and experience: the children's group focuses on foundational techniques (such as simple scale exercises and short melodic phrases); the youth group emphasizes creative expression (such as incorporating unique ornamental techniques into performances to form a personal style), thematic interpretation (such as exploring social issues like the relationship between humans and nature through variations in the dynamics of wind instrument melodies), and problem-solving through wind instrument composition (such as selecting a bright-toned flute and a lively rhythm pattern to convey a joyful mood).
Registration Fee: Free
Competition Categories:
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Kindergarten Group
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Lower Primary Group
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Higher Primary Group
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Junior Secondary Group
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Senior Secondary Group
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Publice Group
Important dates:
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Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
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Result Announcement Date: October 24, 2025
Award Categories
Individual Awards:
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Special Gold Award (Top 12% of participants in the group)
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Gold Award (Top 12%-25% of participants in the group)
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Silver Award (Top 26%-45% of participants in the group)
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Bronze Award (Top 46%-60% of participants in the group)
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Excellence Award (Top 61%-100% of participants in the group)
Group Awards:
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Outstanding Group Award
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Outstanding Mentor Award
Award winners can request customized awards featuring the participant's name in Chinese or English.
Award Options:
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Electronic Certificate: HKD 200
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Electronic Certificate + Physical Certificate: HKD 290
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Electronic Certificate + Physical Certificate + Medal: HKD 325
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Electronic Certificate + Physical Certificate + Medal + Trophy: HKD 365
The deadline for award applications is two weeks after the announcement of the results.
All awards will be mailed within eight weeks after the application deadline.
Awards and certificates will be sent via SF Express, cash on delivery.
Once the awards are signed for, no replacements will be issued in case of damage or loss.
The organizers are not responsible for failed deliveries due to incorrect information or communication difficulties.
Competition Guidelines:
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Competition Categories
Participants can self-select their competition tier based on age and skill level (e.g., Children’s Group: 6–12 years; Youth Group: 13–18 years).
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Registration & Timing
Registration Deadline: Complete registration and submit your artwork (via digital upload) before [specific deadline, e.g., "11:59 PM UTC on October 31, 2025"].
Confirmation: A registration confirmation email will be sent to your provided address.
Submission Window: Access the competition portal anytime before the deadline to upload your artwork entry.
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Submission Format & Requirements
Platform: Upload high-resolution digital files of artworks via the official competition portal (link provided post-registration).
Artwork Requirements:
Submit original live performance videos that have not undergone excessive post-production editing. Only basic adjustments to ensure clarity (such as volume calibration and image cropping) are permitted.
Resolution: The scanning/recording resolution of live performance videos must be no less than 1080P. Video formats must be standard formats (such as MP4, MOV, AVI) to ensure clear details (such as playing posture, key movements, and breath control status).
Presentation style: Videos should adhere to the presentation characteristics of wind instrument performances (e.g., fully showcasing the performer's entire body and the wind instrument, avoiding obstructed views, and ensuring adequate lighting to prevent shadow interference).
Equipment and tools: Use a stable camera or smartphone to record performance videos, ensuring clear sound without background noise, stable visuals, and a complete presentation of the entire performance process (including the beginning and ending to ensure continuity).
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Jury Evaluation & Integrity Rules
Jury Panel: Composed of international wind instrumentalists, wind music producers, and wind music education experts.
Evaluation Criteria:
Technical Proficiency (50%): Accuracy of playing techniques, ability to control wind instruments (such as fingerings for flute, breath control for saxophone, lip vibration control for trumpet), precision of performance, and mastery of skills specific to styles (e.g., purity of tone in classical wind music, improvisational skills in jazz wind music, emotional expression in pop wind music).
Artistic Expressiveness (30%): Interpretation of the repertoire, emotional communication, stylistic creativity, and ability to tell stories through wind music elements (such as melodic changes, dynamics, and transitions between sections).
Auditory Appeal (20%): Uniqueness of the performance, integration of form and content, resonance with the audience, and effective use of musical space (e.g., phrase structure, tempo changes, and hierarchical arrangement).
Integrity Policy:
Content generated by AI shall not be used as the main creative material.Any entries found to involve plagiarism or fraud will be disqualified
Submissions found plagiarized or fraudulent will be disqualified.
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Competition Rules
Submission Limit: One entry per participant.
Artwork Specifications:
Children’s Group: Performance works (e.g., 1-2 minute pieces with simple melodic combinations, basic scale exercises) in styles including children’s wind music pieces, simple flute excerpts, and basic trumpet etudes.
Teenage Group: Complex performance works (e.g., 3-5 minute multi-style fusion pieces, original wind music sections, ensemble performances with multiple wind instruments), including excerpts from classical wind concertos, jazz saxophone improvisations, fusion of world ethnic wind music, and conceptual wind music creations.
Tools and Equipment: Only standard wind instruments and equipment matching the wind music style are allowed (e.g., flute or clarinet for classical style, saxophone for jazz style, electronic wind instruments for modern style). Excessive use of pre-made melody templates or commercial audio samples is prohibited to avoid compromising the originality of the work.
Entry Requirements for theWorld Youth Drummer Competition (Online Submission & Jury Evaluation)
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Practical Creative Application
Focus on Technical Fundamentals and Wind Music Structure:
Performance Skills: Breath control, finger coordination, precision in playing, and style-specific techniques (such as legato for flute, glissando for saxophone, and high-range playing for trumpet).
Repertoire Knowledge: Familiarity with wind music styles (classical wind music, jazz wind music, pop wind music) and iconic performers/works (e.g., James Galway’s flute style, Charlie Parker’s saxophone interpretations, Louis Armstrong’s trumpet works).
Wind Music Literacy: Understanding of wind music notation (such as note symbols, time signature markings), creative forms (e.g., solo, ensemble, orchestral performance), and stylistic awareness (e.g., matching playing techniques to thematic intent).
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Artistic Expression & Cultural Context
Exploring Thematic Interpretation and Historical Depth:
Style Analysis: Origins and stylistic characteristics of wind music forms (e.g., the rigorous melodies of classical wind music, the improvisational rhythms of jazz wind music, the unique charm of ethnic wind music).
Work Interpretation: Telling emotional stories through wind music melodies (e.g., conveying tenderness in lyrical pieces, passion in inspirational works) and connecting to cultural/historical narratives (e.g., reflecting ethnic traditions, depicting modern life).
Modern Fusion: Integrating traditional and modern elements (e.g., combining classical wind music with electronic sounds, applying folk wind music techniques to modern pop performances).
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Practical Creation Application
Emphasizing Original Interpretation and Creative Skills:
Submission Format:
High-definition videos of original wind music performances (no AI-generated content; no excessive post-processing beyond basic clarity edits). Videos must capture details such as playing posture, finger movements, breath changes, and wind instrument specifics. For 3D wind music ensemble works, reference objects (e.g., an item of known size placed next to the instrument) must be included to indicate dimensions.
Equipment: Tools matching the style (e.g., flute or clarinet for classical style, saxophone for jazz style, suona for ethnic style); submissions must include a brief equipment description (e.g., "Flute solo," "Saxophone ensemble").
Work Selection:
Children’s Group (8-12 years): Small-scale works (e.g., 1-2 minute pieces with simple melodic combinations, basic scale exercises) in styles including children’s wind music pieces, simple flute excerpts, and basic trumpet etudes.
Adolescent Group (13–18 yrs): Complex works (e.g., 3-5 minute multi-style fusion pieces, wind music ensembles, detailed wind music adaptations), including excerpts from classical wind concertos, jazz wind improvisations, world ethnic wind music fusions, and conceptual wind music creations.
Improvisation Tasks: The Youth Group must complete an improvised wind music composition or adaptation draft within 30 minutes based on a given theme (e.g., "Four Seasons," "Friendship") or specified style (e.g., Baroque, blues).
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Judging Criteria & Format
Evaluation Areas:
Technical Proficiency (50%): Accuracy of skills, mastery of equipment, and demonstration of style-specific abilities (e.g., stability of intonation, precision of rhythm, command of complex techniques).
Artistic Expressiveness (30%): Emotional depth, creative concepts, and coherence of themes (e.g., whether the wind music work effectively conveys its intended message).
Auditory Appeal (20%): Balance of melodic arrangement, creativity of presentation, and engagement with the audience (e.g., use of timbre contrasts, placement of melodic climaxes).
Submission Rules:
One entry per participant; no copied or plagiarized works (including direct reproductions of existing art).
Blind judging: Judges receive anonymized submissions with no participant identifiers.
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Difficulty & Age Groups
Children’s Group: Focuses on basic skills (e.g., simple scales, basic melodies) and imaginative expression (e.g., telling simple stories through wind music).
Adolescent Group: Requires higher complexity, including intricate themes (e.g., exploring social issues through wind music), cross-style experimentation, and conceptual depth (e.g., conveying abstract ideas through melodic symbols).
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Submission & Results
Deadline: Upload digital submissions via the portal by [e.g., "May 31, 2026"].
Results: Announced via email/social media within 2 weeks, based on judges’ scores. Prizes include certificates and featured display in the online exhibition hall.
Exhibition: Outstanding works will be showcased in the official virtual exhibition hall, highlighting the diverse cultural and artistic expressions in youth and children’s wind music.
This structure balances technical excellence with creative storytelling, celebrating the diversity of global youth and children’s wind music while fostering skill development and cross-cultural exchange.