
Age Categories
Age categories are determined by the participant's age, with no restrictions on repertoire or musical focus. You are free to perform pieces from any era, with the only requirement being the length of the submitted video or audio.

Category A1: Age 6-7
Free choice of programme, video duration less than 5 minutes.
Category A2: Age 8-9
Free choice of programme, video duration less than 5 minutes.
Category A3: Age 10-11
Free choice of programme, video duration less than 5 minutes.
Category A4: Age 12-13
Free choice of programme, video duration less than 10 minutes.
Category A5: Age 14-15
Free choice of programme, video duration less than 10 minutes.
Category A6: Age 16-17
Free choice of programme, video duration less than 10 minutes.
Category A7: Age 18-21
Free choice of programme, video duration less than 15 minutes.
Category A8: Age 22-25
Free choice of programme, video duration less than 15 minutes.
Category A9: Age 26+
Free choice of programme, video duration less than 15 minutes.
Style Categories
Style categories are based on the musical style of the piece you submit. You can enter with one piece or a single movement from a larger work, up to 15 minutes long. Participants of all ages are welcome, and age will be taken into consideration.

Category B1: Baroque
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Submission music must be written between 1600-1750. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, conductor, group
Category B2: Classical
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Submission music must be written between 1750-1820. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, conductor, group
Category B3: Romantic
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Submission music must be written between 1820-1910. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, conductor, group
Category B4: Modern
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Submission music must be written after 1910. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, conductor, group
Category B5: Chamber Music (2 - 10 players)
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Submission music written for chamber group. Open to: chamber, composer, conductor
Category B6: Composition
Candidates submit the video or audio recording of their own composition. Free choice of One work only for each application. *If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first work in order will be automatically taken into consideration
Category B7: Conducting
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Open to: conductor
Category B8: Musical/Opera
Free choice of 1 piece of 1 movement for each application. Submission music in musical or opera style. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, conductor, group
Category B9: Sonata
Free choice of 1 piece of 1 movement for each application. Submission music in sonata format. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, composer
Category C1: Etude
Free choice of 1 piece of 1 movement for each application. Submission music in etude format. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, composer
Category C2: Concerto
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Submission music in concerto format. Concerto can be accompanied by audio, piano or orchestra. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, conductor, group
Category C3: Choir/Ensemble Music
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Submission music written for choir or ensemble. Open to: choir, ensemble, composer, conductor
Category C4: National Music
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Submission music in national or world music style. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, conductor, group
Category C5: Film/Game Music
Free choice of 1 piece or 1 movement for each application. Submission music written for films, TV shows or video games. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, conductor, group *If multiple pieces are submitted in a single application, only the first work in order will be automatically taken into consideration.
Category C6: Music Video
Free choice of 1 piece only. Examples of music videos include, but are not limited to: An MV that presents your visual storytelling skills. A multi-track performance showcasing your exceptional talent. Your music performance synchronized with video footage featuring images, artwork, or illustrations created by you. Your music performance along with your imaginative video creations. The Winners in this category will receive an additional Beeffie Art & Music Awards e-certificate, and will be listed on the Beeffie Creative Musical Artists page for the current year. Open to: instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, conductor, group, or other roles that have contributed to the music video (e.g., recording engineer, producer, director, cinematographer, editor, choreographer, visual effects artist, animator, etc.)
Category C7: Innovative Writing
Free choice of 1 work only. Submit only one work related to music creation, education, methodologies, performance techniques, or theoretical explorations, showcased through a preview or sample. Your submission can be a piece of writing, a publication excerpt, a section of a book, or a visual/audio presentation. Acceptable formats for submission include PDF, image, or video, capturing the essence and innovative aspects of your chosen work. *For written submissions, provide a preview or sample limited to 1500 words. If the entire work is submitted, only the first 1500 words will be considered for review; For video submissions, the maximum duration is 20 minutes. Each application is restricted to submitting only one work, regardless of the submission format. If multiple works are submitted, only the first one received will be considered.
Categories
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WCMA welcomes classical musicians of all ages, ensuring a fair and structured competition for all participants. You can enter an age category, a style category such as Baroque, Classical, Concerto, or Film/Game Music, or both. Participants are free to choose a single category or multiple categories based on their repertoire.
How to select?
If your repertoire allows, you can participate in multiple style categories. For example, if you are 18 years old and performing a Beethoven sonata, you are eligible for three categories: Age (18-22), Baroque, and Sonata. There is no limit to the number of categories you can apply for, but the application fee will increase based on the number of categories selected.