Theory of Music International Competition

1. Eligibility

• Open to all music students (non Music Singapore contestants are welcome too) aged 4 and above.

• Participants may register for Grade 1 to Grade 6 categories.

• Each participant may only register for one grade level per year.
   

2. Competition Format

• All questions for Grade 1 to 6 are multiple-choice and objective-style questions.

3. Marking, Results & Awards

• Answer sheets will be marked by Music Singapore team under the supervision of a panel of music theory educators and publishers who serve as judges. The setting of questions and answers are all verified by a team of Music Theory professionals.

• Results are final and will not be subject to appeal.

• Those who pass with a minimum score of 60% of the total score will be awarded a Music Singapore Theory Competition trophy. The trophy will be awarded based on the following scores  (scores are based on 60 questions - one question one mark).
  36-44 Bronze
  45-54 Silver 
  55-60 Gold   

• Every participant is awarded a certificate of participation on the day of competition.

• The top three scorers for each grade will receive the Music Singapore Grand Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. In the event of tie, the judges will award the winner based on speed (the time they submitted their answer sheet).
   

4. Exam Materials

• Manuscript paper will be provided at the venue.

• Please bring your own stationery - pencils (up to 3) and eraser into the competition hall. No pencil case allowed. 

• No additional reference materials, notes, or textbooks are allowed during the competition.
   

5.Registration & Discipline

• Participants must arrive at least 20 minutes before their scheduled session.

• Registration counter/team will check the participant’s identity card and stationery before allowing entry into the competition hall. 

• No food/drinks/smart watches are allowed in the competition hall. There is no allocated time for toilet breaks too. 

• Any form of cheating, plagiarism, or disruptive behavior will result in disqualification.
   

6. Venue & Dates

• The competition will be held on 19th July 2025 at Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore. Below is a tentative timing but this is subject to change around two weeks before the competition date, but we will not change the competition date. 
   

• Tentative Schedule
  
  Grade 1-2
  9:30am to 10am
  
  Grade 3-5
  10:30am to 11:15am
  
  Grade 6
  11:15am to 12:15pm