(I) Age of the performance group

A.Young children group

Under 6 years old (inclusive) - those born after August 8, 2018.

B.Juniors group

Over 6 years old, under 13 years old (inclusive) - those born from August 8, 2011 (inclusive) to August 7, 2018.

C.Adolescents group

Over 12 years old, under 18 years old (inclusive) - those born from August 8, 2006 (inclusive) to August 7, 2012.

D.Open group

No age limit.

E.Senior group

Over 60 years old (inclusive); those born before August 8, 1964 (inclusive).

F.Creative group

No age limit.

G.Tremolo harmonica solo (with accompaniment)

(1) Student group (under 18 years old) - those born after August 9, 2006 (inclusive);

(2) Adult group (18 years old and above) - those born before August 8, 2006 (inclusive).

(New performance activities):

H."Bai Yansheng Cup" Chromatic Harmonica Classic Competition

There is no age limit (there are bonuses for this performance activity, designated songs + self-selected songs; guest judges can participate in this event, but they need to pay an entry fee and the pass fee is exempted).

I."EASTTOP" Tremolo harmonica Classic Competition

There is no age limit (there are bonuses for this performance activity, designated songs + self-selected songs; guest judges can participate in this event, but they need to pay an entry fee and the pass fee is exempted).

(II) Cross-age group combinations:

A.The combination of young children group, juniors group and adolescents group shall be regarded as the oldest among them. For those born between August 8, 2011 (inclusive) and August 7, 2012, primary school students can choose the juniors group, and middle school students can choose the adolescents group;

B.For groups with members aged 18-60 (exclusive), they shall participate as the open group;

Except for the top three, the first place, second place, and third place winners, who are awarded for their scores, other participants will be awarded for the range of their average scores (gold medal for those above 80, and silver medal for those below 80).

B. To encourage more primary school students to participate, the top 6 chromatic harmonica solos in the youth group will be rewarded, that is, 1 for the first place, 2 for the second place, and 3 for the third place. The prizes are the same as mentioned above.

C. The top three will be rewarded with harmonica + certificate + trophy + medal. There are bonuses for classic events.

First place: An EastTop Rhapsody (aluminum grid) harmonica, worth RMB1,800;

Second place: An EastTop EMP-12 (aluminum grid) harmonica, worth RMB888;

Third place: A pair of EastTop T-21S2.0 harmonica (C and #C), worth RMB600;

D. The prizes for the "Bai Yansheng Cup" chromatic harmonica classic competition and "EASTTOP" tremolo harmonica classic competition are harmonica + certificate + trophy + medal + bonus:

First place: RMB20,000

Second place: RMB10,000

Third place: RMB5,000

(Prize harmonicas for the top three winners in the classic competitions are the same as mentioned above)

E. We will provide excellent organization awards and best guidance awards to outstanding teams. Teams in need should inform the organizing committee when registering.

solo：

Chromatic Solo

One accompanist playing instrument other that harmonica, or BYO accompaniment playback device is allowed. One piano is supplied by the venue, no other instruments will be supplied. 

10 hole Diatonic Solo

One accompanist playing instrument other that harmonica, or BYO accompaniment playback device is allowed. One piano is supplied by the venue, no other instruments will be supplied. 

Tremolo solo

No accompaniment is allowed

Tremolo solo with accompaniment

One accompanist playing instrument other that harmonica, or BYO accompaniment playback device is allowed. One piano is supplied by the venue, no other instruments will be supplied. 

Duet

Duos (two harmonica players); No other instruments, choice of music piece with minimum of two harmonic parts 

Trios

Trios :No other instruments，choice of music piece with minimum of three harmonic parts

Chamber Music

(4-6 players) No other instruments, choice of music piece with minimum of four harmonic parts, no conductors

Harmonica Ensemble

Harmonica Ensemble (7-14 players) No other instruments, choice of music piece with minimum of four harmonic parts, no conductors 

Harmonica Orchestra

Harmonica orchestra (15+ players) Choice of music piece with minimum of four harmonic parts. A minimum of 80% of members playing harmonicas is required. Conductor is allowed and will not contribute to the overall number of players.

Remark：

All music must be performed completely. More than 40 groups for solo、duet、Trios、Chamber Music are set up for the preliminary and final.