**GRAND PRIZE: Grand Winner of the competition will win a brand new Ritmüller Upright Piano worth 80 million rupiah!**

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1^st Ritmüller Indonesia National Piano Competition

Organized by Sigma Piano House
Co-Organized by Big Ben Music Indonesia
Supported by Ritmüller (German Pianos, est. 1795)

Welcome to the Ritmüller Indonesia National Piano Competition – a prestigious and inspiring musical event that brings together talented pianists from all corners of Indonesia. This nationwide competition is more than just a contest; it is a celebration of musical dedication, artistry, and the spirit of excellence.

Whether you are taking your first bold steps in performance or are already a seasoned pianist, this is your opportunity to showcase your hard work, passion, and unique musical voice on a national platform. From expressive interpretations to technical brilliance, this stage is yours to shine, grow, and connect with fellow musicians who share the same love for the piano. Let your talent speak and be part of a remarkable journey!

1. 🎯 Eligibility

• Open to all pianists residing in Indonesia, including foreign nationals living in the country.
• Participants must meet the age requirements based on their division as of the date of the Final Round.

2. 🧒 Age Categories & Registration Fees

Children’s Division

• Group A (8 years old and below): Rp 400.000
• Group B (ages 9–13): Rp 500.000

Junior Division (ages 14–18): Rp 500.000

Senior Division (ages 19–25): Rp 500.000

3. 🏆 Competition Structure

🔹 Elimination Round (Online Submission)

• Submission Period: 1 October – 1 November 2025
• Participants must submit an unedited video performance recorded in one continuous take.
• Performances will be judged by a panel of experienced music educators.
• Top 15 participants from each category will be selected to advance.
• Finalists announced on 8 November 2025.

🔸 Final Round (Live Performance)

• Date: 16 November 2025
• Venue: To Be Announced
• Finalists will perform live before a professional adjudication panel.
• Finalists from outside JABODETABEK are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

4. 🎼 Repertoire Requirements

• Participants must select pieces from the official repertoire list provided by the organizers.
• Two different pieces must be performed:
  • One for the Elimination Round
  • One for the Final Round
• Repertoire must follow the specific guidelines for each division and category.

5. 🧑‍⚖️ Judging Criteria & Scoring

🎼 Technique & Accuracy (35%)

This criterion evaluates the pianist’s fundamental technical ability and precision while performing. Judges will look for:

• Note Accuracy: Are the correct notes being played as written in the score, with no added or omitted notes?
• Rhythm and Timing: Is the performance rhythmically accurate, with a steady tempo and well-executed note values?
• Articulation Clarity: Are markings such as staccato, legato, accents, and slurs executed cleanly and effectively?
• Hand Coordination: Is there smooth synchronization between the left and right hands, with evenness and balance?
• Pedal Technique: Is the sustain pedal used tastefully and cleanly, enhancing the sound without blurring harmonies or rhythms?

A high score in this category reflects excellent control of the piano and a faithful realization of the written score.

🎶 Musical Expression & Interpretation (35%)

This category measures the artistic depth and musical sensitivity of the performance. Judges will consider:

• Dynamic Range and Control: Is there expressive use of loud and soft sounds (piano, forte, crescendos, decrescendos) to shape the music?
• Phrasing and Musical Flow: Are the phrases shaped naturally and musically, with appropriate breathing and emphasis?
• Stylistic Understanding: Does the performer demonstrate awareness of the historical and stylistic context of the piece (e.g., Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary)?
• Personal Interpretation: Does the performance show a thoughtful and imaginative interpretation that adds personality while remaining respectful to the composer’s intent?

A strong performance in this area should move the listener emotionally and reflect a deep connection with the music.

🎭 Stage Presence & Overall Performance (20%)

This category reflects how well the performer presents themselves and engages with the audience and judges. It includes:

• Confidence and Poise: Does the performer enter and exit the stage with professionalism? Do they remain composed throughout the performance?
• Body Language and Focus: Is the pianist’s posture appropriate, and do their movements support the music rather than distract from it?
• Audience Connection: Does the performance capture and hold the audience’s attention through expressive playing and performance energy?
• Professionalism: Does the performer show respect for performance etiquette, including bowing, attire, and behavior on stage?

This criterion rewards performers who not only play well, but also deliver a memorable and engaging stage presence.

⏱️ Repertoire and Time Adherence (10%)

This category ensures that participants are following the competition’s guidelines. Judges will assess:

• Repertoire Selection: Is the piece chosen from the approved list, and appropriate for the participant’s age and category?
• Preparedness: Is the piece well-practiced, complete, and ready for performance?
• Time Management: Does the performance fall within the allocated time limit without unnecessary delays or excessive cuts?

Scoring well here shows that the participant has read and followed all instructions carefully and respectfully.

6. 🥇 Awards & Recognition

Children’s Division (Group A & B)

• 🥇 1st: Rp 3.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥈 2nd: Rp 2.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥉 3rd: Rp 1.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments

Junior Division

• 🥇 1st: Rp 4.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥈 2nd: Rp 3.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥉 3rd: Rp 2.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments

Senior Division

• 🥇 1st: Rp 5.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥈 2nd: Rp 4.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments
• 🥉 3rd: Rp 3.000.000 + Trophy + Certificate + Judges’ Comments

🎖️ All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

🌟 Viewers’ Choice Award
Rp 2.000.000 will be awarded to the most supported contestant, determined by online engagement. Don’t forget to share your video and tag:
#bigbenmusicindonesia #sigmapianohouse #ritmullerpiano

**If we hit 350 participants, the Grand Winner of the competition will win a brand new Ritmüller Upright Piano worth 80 million rupiah! Don’t miss out—register now, spread the word, and be part of something extraordinary! 👑🎶

7. 📸 Documentation & Media Use

• Photos and videos will be taken during the Final Round for documentation.
• These materials may be used to promote future events, highlight performances, and celebrate participants via social media, websites, and other promotional platforms.

8. 💳 Registration Fee

• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Payment must be completed at the time of registration to secure participation.
• Detailed payment instructions will be shared via the official registration form and organizer communications.
• Incomplete payments may result in disqualification.
• Payment must be made to the following account number: BCA : 6373132999 AN: Sigma Musik Piano CV

9. ℹ️ Additional Guidelines

• The decisions of the judges are final and non-negotiable.
• It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure all repertoire and submission guidelines are followed.
• Any failure to comply with rules may result in disqualification.
• The organizers reserve the right to adjust the event’s schedule, format, or structure as needed.

OFFICIAL REPERTOIRE LIST

⚠️ Important Note on Copyrighted Works

Participants who wish to perform pieces not included in the official or public domain repertoire lists (such as popular music, film scores, modern arrangements, or works by living composers) must ensure the following:

1. Proof of Legal Access
   • Contestants must use legally acquired sheet music (either original printed editions or licensed digital copies).
   • Photocopies or scans of copyrighted works are strictly not allowed, unless accompanied by a formal license or proof of permission.
2. Prior Approval Required
   • Any Free Choice piece not in the public domain must be submitted for approval at least 2 weeks before the competition date.
   • The organizing committee reserves the right to reject pieces deemed inappropriate in difficulty, style, or licensing status.
3. Use in Competition Media
   • Performances of copyrighted works may not be used in recordings, livestreams, or online broadcasts, unless prior written permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

To avoid complications, participants are strongly encouraged to choose works from the Public Domain Free Choice Repertoire List, which are fully performance- and print-safe.

Children Category A (Usia 8 tahun ke bawah) – Main List

• Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114 – J.S. Bach
• Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36 No. 1 (I. Allegro) – Muzio Clementi
• Melody, Op. 68 No. 1 – Robert Schumann
• Clowns, Op. 39 No. 20 – Dmitri Kabalevsky
• Waltz in G Major – Cornelius Gurlitt
• The Fair, Op. 117 No. 10 – Cornelius Gurlitt
• Air in F Major – G.F. Handel
• Musette in D Major – J.S. Bach (BWV Anh. 126)
• Air in C – G.F. Handel
• Dance of the Trolls – Carol Klose
• Sonatina in G – Thomas Attwood
• Morning Prayer – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• Minuet in D Minor – Henry Purcell
• Andante from Sonatina Op. 36 No. 1 – Clementi
• Runaway Meatball – David Angerman
• The Little Negro – Claude Debussy
• Morning – Edvard Grieg
• The Juggler – Martha Mier
• The Snake – Nancy Faber
• Festival in Aragon – Lynn Freeman Olson
• Rainy Day – Daniel Gottlob Türk
• Minuet in C – W.A. Mozart
• The Frisky Filly – Martha Mier
• Music Box, Op. 65 No. 10 – Sergei Prokofiev
• Children’s Song No. 1 – Béla Bartók
• Whispering Wind – Elissa Milne
• Mischievous Mouse – Mike Cornick

Children Category A – Popular Free Choice Suggestions

• Let It Go – Frozen (arr. Faber or Nancy Faber ShowTime)
• Spirited Away: One Summer’s Day – Joe Hisaishi (Beginner)
• Do Re Mi – The Sound of Music
• Canon in D (easy version) – Pachelbel
• A Whole New World – Aladdin
• Twinkle with a Twist – Mike Cornick Minuet in F – Leopold Mozart
• Dance of the Marionettes – Kabalevsky
• The Merry Farmer – Robert Schumann
• Rondino – Bertini

***We also accept own choice pieces, provided they are of the same level of difficulty as those in the repertoire list***
***IF a participant chooses to perform a piece above the required level for their category, it will be entirely at their own discretion***
***Please remeber to indicate in the registration form wheather the piece is a free choice selection***

Children Category B (Usia 9–13 tahun) – Main List

• Arabesque, Op. 100 No. 2 – F. Burgmüller
• Sonatina in C, Op. 13 No. 1 – Dmitri Kabalevsky
• Sonatina in G Major – L.V. Beethoven
• Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 – J.S. Bach
• The Happy Farmer, Op. 68 No. 10 – Robert Schumann
• Children’s Game – Béla Bartók
• El Torero – David Karp
• Sarabande – Handel
• Sonatina in F Major, Op. 168 No. 1 – Diabelli
• Dance of the Honeybees – Blythe Owen
• Toccatina – Martin Cuellar
• March in D Major, BWV Anh. 122 – J.S. Bach
• Oshkosh Toccata – Carol Klose
• Woodchuck Chase – David Angerman
• The Wild Rider, Op. 68 No. 8 – Robert Schumann
• A Little Song – Dmitri Kabalevsky
• Russian Folk Dance – Noona
• Little Prelude in C Major, BWV 939 – J.S. Bach
• Dancing Scarecrow – Nancy Faber
• A Little Joke – Dmitry Kabalevsky
• La Chevaleresque, Op. 100 No. 6 – F. Burgmüller
• Ecossaise in G, WoO 23 – L.V. Beethoven
• Allegro in B-flat – W.A. Mozart
• Remembering – Patricia W. King
• Dream Echoes – Martha Mier
• Moonlight Mood – Martha Mier
• Jazzy Dragon – Kevin Olson

Children Category B – Popular Free Choice Suggestions

• How Far I’ll Go – Moana
• Castle in the Sky – Joe Hisaishi
• River Flows in You (Junior) – Yiruma
• Colors of the Wind – Pocahontas
• Daydreaming – Elissa Milne
• Tanah Airku – Indonesian patriotic song
• You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
• Little Waltz – Dimitri Kabalevsky
• Canarie in G Major – G.P. Telemann
• Andantino in G Major – Daniel Steibelt

***We also accept own choice pieces, provided they are of the same level of difficulty as those in the repertoire list***
***IF a participant chooses to perform a piece above the required level for their category, it will be entirely at their own discretion***
***Please remeber to indicate in the registration form wheather the piece is a free choice selection***

Junior Category (Usia 14–18 tahun) – Main List

• Sonata in C Major, K. 545 (I. Allegro) – W.A. Mozart
• Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4 – Frédéric Chopin
• Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 No. 1 – Robert Schumann
• Arietta, Op. 12 No. 1 – Edvard Grieg
• Liebestraum No. 3 – Franz Liszt
• Bagatelle in G Minor, Op. 119 No. 1 – Beethoven
• Waltz in A Minor – Frédéric Chopin
• Fantasy in D Minor, K. 397 – W.A. Mozart
• Latin Preludes (any one) – Christopher Norton
• Bagatelle No. 1 – Alexander Tcherepnin
• Song Without Words, Op. 19 No. 1 – Felix Mendelssohn
• Invention No. 1 in C Major – S. Bach
• The Storm, Op. 109 No. 13 – Friedrich Burgmüller
• Barcarolle – Friedrich Burgmüller
• Sonatina in A Minor – Georg Benda
• Allegro Barbaro – Béla Bartók
• Arabesque (short version) – Claude Debussy
• To a Wild Rose – Edward MacDowell
• Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. Posth. – F. Chopin
• Consolation No. 3 – Franz Liszt
• Prelude in A Major, Op. 28 No. 7 – F. Chopin
• Prelude in B Minor – Reinhold
• Waltz in B Minor, Op. 69 No. 2 – F. Chopin

Junior Category – Popular Free Choice Suggestions

• Kiss the Rain – Yiruma
• Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
• Shallow – A Star Is Born
• Soundtrack Medley – Harry Potter / Pirates of the Caribbean
• Tanah Airku – advanced arrangement
• River Flows in You (full) – Yiruma
• To a Wild Rose – Edward MacDowell

***We also accept own choice pieces, provided they are of the same level of difficulty as those in the repertoire list***
***IF a participant chooses to perform a piece above the required level for their category, it will be entirely at their own discretion***
***Please remeber to indicate in the registration form wheather the piece is a free choice selection***

Senior Category (Usia 19–25 tahun) – Main List

• Etude Op. 10 No. 5 “Black Key” – Frédéric Chopin
• Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 – Frédéric Chopin
• Prelude and Fugue in C# Major, BWV 848 – J.S. Bach
• Rondo alla Turca – W.A. Mozart
• Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2 – Chopin
• Etude in E Major, Op. 10 No. 3 – Chopin
• Sonata in C Minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique” (I. Grave–Allegro) – L.V. Beethoven
• Etude-Tableau in E-flat Minor, Op. 39 No. 5 – S. Rachmaninoff
• Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5 – Rachmaninoff
• Images I: Reflets dans l’eau – Claude Debussy
• Ondine (from Gaspard de la Nuit) – Maurice Ravel
• Polonaise in A major, Op. 40, No. 1 – F. Chopin
• Etude in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 12 “Revolutionary” – F. Chopin
• Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27 No. 2 – F. Chopin
• Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 No. 2 – Johannes Brahms
• Suggestion Diabolique, Op. 4 No. 4 – S. Prokofiev
• Clair de Lune – Claude Debussy
• Prelude in B Minor – F. Chopin
• Rondo Capriccioso – Felix Mendelssohn
• Barcarolle, Op. 60 – F. Chopin
• La fille aux cheveux de lin – Claude Debussy
• Pavane pour une infante défunte – Maurice Ravel
• Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. Posth. – F. Chopin
• Nocturne in E Minor, Op. Posth. – F. Chopin
• Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 3 No. 2 – S. Rachmaninoff
• Deux Arabesques – Claude Debussy

Senior Category – Popular Free Choice Suggestions

• Merry-Go-Round of Life – Joe Hisaishi
• Liebestraum No. 3 – Franz Liszt
• La La Land Medley – jazzy version
• Kimi no Na wa: Sparkle – RADWIMPS
• Terang Bulan – stylized arrangement
• Pavane, Op. 50 – Gabriel Fauré

***We also accept own choice pieces, provided they are of the same level of difficulty as those in the repertoire list***
***IF a participant chooses to perform a piece above the required level for their category, it will be entirely at their own discretion***
***Please remeber to indicate in the registration form wheather the piece is a free choice selection***

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