Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition 2024
(4th Edition - Online Competition)
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FINAL ROUND RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
News: 2024 Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition Medals have been shipped out (regular shipping) on 2 May 2024
and they are on their way to our prize winners!
and they are on their way to our prize winners!
Official organizers
Welcome to the 4th Edition of the 2024 Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition!
Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition is organized by the Association of the International Competitions of Music and Fine Arts (Concours International de Musique et des Beaux Arts) Canada. Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition is an online music competition which aims to provide an opportunity for developing musicians to perform in a formal, challenging yet supportive atmosphere. The goal is to provide young musicians a forum to challenge themselves musically, and to share their music. We believe that music transcends all boundaries. Our competition therefore, welcomes participants of all ages, levels, and all instruments to submit their videos online. The Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition is suitable for first time competitors, amateurs, as well as advanced music students and seasoned professionals. The way we structure the evaluation of our competition allows fair and meaningful competition amongst participants. Our competition is divided into categories that reflect the age, level, experience, and duration of study for participants. This ensures that evaluation of participants are premised upon a reasonable and realistic baseline. |
Format
The Grand Metropolitan Music Competition (online) comprises TWO ROUNDS
First / Preliminary round
(1) Participants are invited to submit their links of their video recordings (on Youtube or Vimeo as public or unlisted links) before the deadline of 15 March 2024
(2) List of names of winners who are successful in passing the first round will be invited to register to proceed to the second round. The announcement will be made on our website on the 18 March 2024.
Second / Final round
(1) Participants are required to register to proceed to the final round. Deadline for application and video submission for the second round is 28th March 2024.
(2) Participants are required to submit their video for the final round. They may choose to use the same video submitted previously for the first round or submit another video (in form of a YouTube or Vimeo public or unlisted link).
(3) The winners of the final round will be announced on the 14 April, 2024 at 23:59:59 Eastern Time.
Categories accepted
Entries: Solo, Duo, Ensemble
Genres: Performance - Classical, Jazz, Pop
Composition - Must be presented in a performance video
Instruments: Piano, Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Harp, Accordion, Voice, Harpsichord, Organ, Percussion, Traditional Instruments
First / Preliminary round
(1) Participants are invited to submit their links of their video recordings (on Youtube or Vimeo as public or unlisted links) before the deadline of 15 March 2024
(2) List of names of winners who are successful in passing the first round will be invited to register to proceed to the second round. The announcement will be made on our website on the 18 March 2024.
Second / Final round
(1) Participants are required to register to proceed to the final round. Deadline for application and video submission for the second round is 28th March 2024.
(2) Participants are required to submit their video for the final round. They may choose to use the same video submitted previously for the first round or submit another video (in form of a YouTube or Vimeo public or unlisted link).
(3) The winners of the final round will be announced on the 14 April, 2024 at 23:59:59 Eastern Time.
Categories accepted
Entries: Solo, Duo, Ensemble
Genres: Performance - Classical, Jazz, Pop
Composition - Must be presented in a performance video
Instruments: Piano, Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Harp, Accordion, Voice, Harpsichord, Organ, Percussion, Traditional Instruments
Prizes & Awards |
First Round Successful participants of the first/preliminary round will be selected to proceed to the second and final round and will be informed. They are required to register for this round in order to be eligible for the second round. Participants who are not selected to proceed to the second round will receive a certificate of participation. Second/Final Round Medals and certificates of the following categories will be awarded Grading 95% or above Platinum Medal 90% or above Gold Medal 85% and above Silver Medal 80% and above Bronze Medal Certificates of participation will be awarded 75% and above: Honorable Mention (will only receive certificate) **Special scholarship prizes for top winners ** Special Prizes: Engraved trophies will be awarded to Grand Prize Winners with the highest marks in the final round. **Videos of top winners will be featured in our virtual prize winner's gala concert on our website, and on our official Facebook page ** Photo and bio of top winners will be featured on our website and Facebook page. *** Teachers of winners may receive certificates of recognition on request. We offer various categories including solo, duo, concerto competition categories for a variety of instruments including piano, strings (violin, cello, guitar, harp), wind instruments, accordion and voice, and traditional instruments. Applicants of each category will be placed in the appropriate age group(s) based on experience. |
Participants are required to submit their application, video link of their performance, together with the associated registration fees online. Fees are required to be fully paid upon registration. All fees submitted are non-refundable.
Application Deadlines:
FIRST/PRELIMINARY ROUND
Submission Period: until 15 March 2024
Video Submission Deadline for First Round: 15 March 2024
Announcement of results for FIRST ROUND - 18th March 2024 at 23:59:59 Eastern Time (by personalized email to each participant)
(Participants who are selected to enter the second round will be notified by personalized email on the 18th March 2024)
SECOND/FINAL ROUND
Submission for entries for Final Round
Final Round submission deadline: 18th to 28th March 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL ROUND RESULTS: 14 April, 2024 at 23:59:59 (Eastern Time)
Competition Results will be posted on our website
Top prize winners will be notified for concert portrait and biography submission
Letter of Recommendation and Transcript
Participants who have participated in Grand Metropolitan International Competition for four (4) years or more may quality for a Letter of Recommendation for College / University. Letters of recommendation from Grand Metropolitan International Competition are accepted at various Colleges and Universities across US and Canada. Please send us your request for the letter and photos of your Grand Metropolitan winners certificates when it is time for you to apply.
** The judges' decision is final and not subject to any appeal.
Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition reserves the right to make any changes in the rules, schedule or other information related to the competition.
Teachers Awards
Teacher awards will be selected based on the performance quality of their students in the Grand Metropolitan International Competition (second round) including adjudicator panel’s review and performance in the second round. Selection will be based on reviews on 10 and more students on each competition every year.
Application Deadlines:
FIRST/PRELIMINARY ROUND
Submission Period: until 15 March 2024
Video Submission Deadline for First Round: 15 March 2024
Announcement of results for FIRST ROUND - 18th March 2024 at 23:59:59 Eastern Time (by personalized email to each participant)
(Participants who are selected to enter the second round will be notified by personalized email on the 18th March 2024)
SECOND/FINAL ROUND
Submission for entries for Final Round
Final Round submission deadline: 18th to 28th March 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL ROUND RESULTS: 14 April, 2024 at 23:59:59 (Eastern Time)
Competition Results will be posted on our website
Top prize winners will be notified for concert portrait and biography submission
Letter of Recommendation and Transcript
Participants who have participated in Grand Metropolitan International Competition for four (4) years or more may quality for a Letter of Recommendation for College / University. Letters of recommendation from Grand Metropolitan International Competition are accepted at various Colleges and Universities across US and Canada. Please send us your request for the letter and photos of your Grand Metropolitan winners certificates when it is time for you to apply.
** The judges' decision is final and not subject to any appeal.
Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition reserves the right to make any changes in the rules, schedule or other information related to the competition.
Teachers Awards
Teacher awards will be selected based on the performance quality of their students in the Grand Metropolitan International Competition (second round) including adjudicator panel’s review and performance in the second round. Selection will be based on reviews on 10 and more students on each competition every year.