About EIMOC
Originating from the orthodox heritage of European classical music, the Excellence Cup International Music Open Competition (EIMOC) was founded in 2013 by Mr. Zheng Jiliang, who returned from Germany to Taiwan. It was first successfully launched in Taiwan.
Since its inception, EIMOC has remained true to the noble and pure spirit of classical music. It is dedicated to all music-loving students in society, insisting on using concert halls of international acoustic quality, top-tier Steinway concert grand pianos, and other instruments to create a professional and comfortable competition environment. The goal is to establish a correct and healthy stage for interpreting musical works, helping young music students ascend to the sacred halls of classical music, realize their artistic dreams, achieve personal excellence, and inspire a shared love for music.
Competition Structure & Process
- Regional Competition: The preliminary round held in various cities.
- Grand Final: For participants who achieve a Second Prize or higher in the regional competition.
- Excellence International Music New Talent Award Winners' Concert: The pinnacle event for top awardees.
Competition Categories
- Piano Competition: Solo Piano, Piano Four Hands, Pop Piano (Piano Performance Group for regional preliminaries only)
- String Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Guitar
- Woodwind Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone
- Brass Instruments: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium
- Percussion Instruments: Snare Drum, Marimba, Bass Drum
- Chinese Traditional Instruments: Erhu, Bamboo Flute, Pipa, Yangqin, Zheng, Sheng, Xiao, Suona, Guqin
- Chamber Music: Trio (3 persons), Quartet (4 persons), Quintet (5 persons)
- Vocal Competition: Solo (with piano accompaniment), Choir (with piano accompaniment), Choir (A cappella)
Age Groups
- Preschool Group
- Primary 1 to Primary 6 (one group per grade)
- Secondary 1 to Secondary 6 (one group per grade)
- Open Group
- Performance Group (Participants will perform and receive comments, a certificate, and a commemorative crystal trophy. No scoring.)
Performance Time Limits
- Preschool to Primary 2: One self-selected piece, up to 3 minutes.
- Primary 3 to Adult Group: One self-selected piece, up to 4 minutes.
Key Details for Macau Regional Competition
- Competition Dates: April 17–18, 2021
- Venue: Macau Maritime Workshop (澳門海事工房)
- Application Deadline: March 11, 2021
- Competition Fees:
- Individual: HKD 480
- Duet: HKD 320 per participant
- Group (3+): HKD 220 per participant
- Contact: Tel: +853 6664 9825
Grand Final Information
- Eligibility: Regional competitors who achieve a Second Prize or higher.
- 2021 Grand Final Venue: Luzhou KHS Hall, Taipei City.
Organizing Committee
- Xiamen Fengnian Music Culture Communication Co., Ltd.
- Fengnian International Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.
- Hong Kong First Education Group
Co-organizers
- Cross-Strait Arts Exchange Association
- European Academy Artists Federation
- Taiwan Strait People's Service Association
- Chengsang Yingsheng Recording Workshop
- Zhang Lei Piano Art Studio
Media Partners
- Excellence Magazine
- Cross-Strait Business Magazine
- Better Magazine (Wuhan)
Judges & Advisors (Partial List)
- Jiang Zhifei
- Lu Yizhi
- Wu Jingman
- Su Jinghan
- Yi Jixin
- Lin Shengying
- Lin Xinjie
- Zhao Jun
