Concerto of Blocks

Supported Version: Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 (Chaos Cubed)
Server: RSerene ｜ IP: Play.RSerene.com ｜ Vanilla Survival or Skyblock
Judging Day: August 16, 2026
This event is not an official Minecraft event and is not affiliated with Mojang / Microsoft

🎯 Theme & Concept

"Concerto of Blocks" Vanilla Music Festival — Players must use only vanilla game mechanics to create musical performances in-game. The challenge: how amazing can a performance be using Note Blocks + Redstone + built-in game sounds?

Why vanilla-only? RSerene is a pure public-benefit, pure vanilla survival server that doesn't modify gameplay. This festival pushes "what vanilla can achieve" to its limits.

The Three Pillars of Vanilla Music:

1. Note Block: Crafted with planks + redstone dust. Right-click to raise pitch by a semitone. 25 pitches (F#3 → F#5, two octaves). Requires air above to produce sound. Sound travels up to 48 blocks.
   Timbre depends on the block below: Wood → Bass, Sand/Gravel → Snare Drum, Glass → Click, Stone → Bass Drum, Gold Block → Bells, Clay → Flute, Packed Ice → Chimes, Wool → Guitar, Bone Block → Xylophone, Iron Block → Vibraphone, Soul Sand → Cow Bell, Pumpkin → Didgeridoo, Emerald Block → Square Wave, Hay Bale → Banjo, Glowstone → Electric Piano, Dirt/Air → Piano/Harp
2. Redstone Performance: Use buttons, pressure plates, levers, redstone torches, repeaters (delay = rhythm) to control circuits, making multiple note blocks play in sequence to form melodies and chords
3. Vanilla Sound Effects: The new Sulfur Cube in 26.2 absorbs different blocks and changes physical properties, which can serve as stage machinery or interactive installations — or you can choose other vanilla block sounds.

📅 Timeline

📋 Entry Rules

Eligibility

• All players on the RSerene server may participate
• Solo or team entry allowed (teams ≤ 4 players), fill in the formopen in new window to register

Technical Requirements

1. 100% Vanilla: Only Note Blocks, redstone components, and built-in game sounds (e.g., jukebox playing vanilla discs, mob sounds) are allowed. Mods, plugins, external audio files, and resource packs that replace sounds are prohibited
2. Performance duration: 30 seconds — 5 minutes
3. The entry must be fully playable in the 26.2 vanilla environment
4. Original compositions are encouraged; if covering existing songs, contestants must secure the necessary music usage rights
5. Stage construction may use vanilla blocks for visual decoration

Prohibited

• Sound-altering mods or resource packs
• Copying others' redstone circuits without attribution
• Malicious interference with other contestants
• Violating any of the above will result in immediate disqualification and action per the Server Rules

🏆 Judging Criteria (100 points total)

Judging Process: On August 16, 2026, contestants trigger their entries in the designated server area. The judging panel (all server admin members + 2 player representatives) scores on-site. Final score = average of all judges' scores.

🎁 Prizes

• 🥇 Champion: Vanilla Survival balance 33,333 + all music discs + all trim templates + Mace × 1 + Dragon Egg × 1
• 🥈 Runner-up: Vanilla Survival balance 29,999 + all music discs + all trim templates + Mace × 1
• 🥉 Third Place: Vanilla Survival balance 26,666 + all trim templates + Mace × 1
• 🌟 Best Creative Award (judge-nominated, 1 winner): Vanilla Survival balance 19,999 + all trim templates
• 🎼 Best Vanilla Tech Award (judge-nominated, 1 winner): Vanilla Survival balance 19,999 + all trim templates
• 🎶 Concerto of Blocks Award (all participants who did not win other prizes): Vanilla Survival balance 9,999 + Nether Heart × 3

⚠️ Disclaimers

1. Non-Official Event: This event is not an official Minecraft event, is not approved by Mojang or Microsoft, and is not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft. All responsibility lies with the RSerene server management members, not Mojang / Microsoft.

2. Music Copyright: Contestants who cover existing songs must obtain permission from the original artist/copyright holder. Any disputes, takedowns, or consequences arising from audio copyright are the sole responsibility of the contestant. The RSerene server and organizers assume no liability.

3. Vanilla Mechanics: This event is limited to 100% vanilla mechanics. The organizers do not guarantee consistent performance across all environments if game updates alter Note Block behavior or redstone timing.

4. Conduct: Contestants must follow existing server rules and community guidelines. Harassment, abuse, or malicious interference during judging may result in disqualification and disciplinary action per the Server Rules.

5. Final Interpretation: Within the bounds of applicable law, the RSerene server management team reserves the right of final interpretation of this event.

6. Recording & Publicity: Performance recordings and screenshots may be used for server promotional purposes. Participation implies consent for non-commercial, public-benefit use of such materials.