Online Video Submission
- All videos must be submitted by 15th March 2027.
- The contestant must remain visible in the video throughout the recording.
- Please ensure that the camera angle captures the piano keys, hand movements, face, and feet at all times.
- Your videos must have acceptable visual and audio quality (HQ/HD).
- If you have an external microphone, using it will help improve sound quality.
- The entire program must be recorded in one take with no editing. Any form of video or sound editing/effects is strictly prohibited.
- We only accept video submissions from contestants who perform on a grand or upright piano.
- The video should not be older than 3 months prior to the application deadline.
- Any video submission exceeding the allotted time will be penalized and will not be judged.
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Here are the steps for submitting your video on YouTube:
- Register for a YouTube account.
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Enter the following information for your YouTube video:
- Title: 8th SMYPC 2027 - Contestant's Full Name as per IC (Class - Category)
Example: "8th SMYPC 2027 - Henry E. Steinway (Amateur Class - Category 1)" - Description: Composer - Complete Repertoire(s) Title
Example: "W.A. Mozart - Sonata in D major, K. 311, 1st Movement"
- Title: 8th SMYPC 2027 - Contestant's Full Name as per IC (Class - Category)
- List the repertoires in order, ensuring you include the composer's name and complete title of each repertoire.
- Adjust the Visibility Settings to "Unlisted".
- Disable comments and ratings in the Comments and Rating Settings.
- Then, copy the YouTube Shareable Link and submit it via the following form. *(one-time submission only).


