OFFICIAL NOTICE: ADDITIONAL SERVICES, FEES & PAYMENT PROCEDURES

Dear Parents and Competitors,

As we finalise preparations for the JMI International Piano Competition 2026, the Organising Committee wishes to inform all participants that all LIVE and Online contestants will receive jury transcripts and e-certificates by 30 November. The following fees will apply to additional services and special requests.

These services are optional and are not included in the competition registration fee.

Schedule of Fees

• Pre-Competition Practice Session (10 minutes)$20

• Hard Copy of JMI Certificate $18 (self collection only)

• On site recording with personal mobile phones $20 @Thomson Plaza

• Professor's Masterclass – 30, 45 or 60 minutes @ $120 per 30 minutes

• Gala Winners’ Concert Tickets @ $20, on 26 Nov, 5.30pm

• Pedagogy Festival Concert Tickets @ $20 , on 26 Nov, 7.30pm

• Official concert photographs and video package $89

Important Notes

1. Pre-Competition Practice Sessions: Available strictly by advance booking, subject to venue and scheduling availability.

2. Hard Copy Certificates: A processing period of seven days after the competition is required. Collection or delivery arrangements will be communicated separately.

3. Personal video recording of competition performances is permitted strictly by prior arrangement and payment of S$20 per contestant. Parents wishing to record their child's performance must submit their request and make payment in advance.

4. Professor's Masterclasses: All sessions are subject to the availability and scheduling of the respective professors via our online booking form.

5. Gala Concert Tickets: All competition contestants, whether performing or non-performing, will receive one complimentary admission ticket. Additional tickets for parents and guests must be purchased separately, subject to availability.

Personal Video Recording Arrangement – S$20

Parents wishing to record their child's performance must submit their request and make payment in advance.

Recording Conditions:

1. Parents must provide their own mobile phones for recording.

2. The Organising Committee will arrange for the placement and setup of the devices at a designated recording location.

3. Parents are not permitted to position, operate or adjust recording devices themselves during the competition.

4. Unauthorised photography and video recording during competition performances are strictly prohibited.

5. All recording arrangements are subject to the instructions of the Organising Committee.

Please note: JMI does not provide official video recordings of competition performances. This service is solely for the arrangement and setup of parents' personal recording devices.

JMI will take reasonable care in positioning recording devices but accepts no responsibility for recording quality, device malfunction, insufficient storage or incomplete recordings. No refunds will be provided for technical issues arising from personal devices.

Exclusive Learning Opportunity: Private Masterclasses with International Jury Members

An exceptional opportunity for competition participants to receive personalised guidance and expert insights from our distinguished international jury members.

These exclusive one-to-one masterclass sessions offer young musicians the opportunity to deepen their musical understanding, refine their artistry and benefit from the experience and expertise of internationally respected pedagogues and performers.

Choice of Professor:

Eunyoung Lee (Korea), Paul Cibis (Germany), Christine Octaviani (Indonesia- Singapore)

Masterclass Fees for Competition Participants and Pedagogy Teachers only:

• 30 minutes – S$120

• 45 minutes – S$180

• 60 minutes – S$250

Limited slots available. All sessions are subject to the availability of the respective jury members.