Rules & Regulations (First Round)
RULES & REGULATIONS OF 2024 GRAND METROPOLITAN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION (ONLINE)
We welcome participants from all over the world to participate in our 2024 Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition (Online) - 4th Edition
Categories accepted
Entries: Solo, Duo, Ensemble, concerto categories
Genres: Performance - Classical, Jazz, Pop, Traditional Music
Composition - Must be presented as a performance video, Music Arrangement, Conducting, Music Cover
Instruments: Piano, Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, ukulele, harp), Woodwind, Brass, Accordion, Harmonical, Voice, Choir, Harpsichord, Organ, Percussion, Traditional Instruments (e.g. Khim, Pipa, Guzheng, Dixi, Guqin, and others).
If you are uncertain whether your instrument would be accepted, please contact us.
Applicants of each category will be placed in the appropriate age group(s) based on level and experience.
No age limit imposed.
The Grand Metropolitan Music Competition (online) comprises TWO ROUNDS
First/Preliminary round
(1) Application: Participants may register for the first round and submit links of their video recordings (on Youtube or Vimeo as public or unlisted links) extended until the 15th March 2024
(2) Late submissions (after 15th March 2024) are subject to a late fee
(3) A list of names of the winners who are successful in the first round and are invited to register to proceed to the second round will be announced on our website on the 18th March 2024.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
First Round Application Deadline: extended to 15th March 2024
Announcement of Successful Applicants Eligible for Final Round: 18 MARCH 2024
All Competition Results will be posted on our website
* Top winners will be notified for concert portrait and biography submission to be posted on our website.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Categories accepted
Entries: Solo, Duo, Ensemble, concerto categories, Ensembles, Choir, Orchestra
Genres: Performance - Classical, Jazz, Pop
Conducting, Composition - Must be presented in a performance video, Music Arrangement, Music Cover
Instruments: Piano, Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp), Woodwind, Brass, Accordion, Voice, Harpsichord, Organ, Percussion, Traditional Instruments
FIRST ROUND
(1) Participants are required to submit a public link of a YouTube or Vimeo video recording of their performance. Private links will be not accepted.
(2) One piece of music per application - this refers to one musical work, or one movement of a larger scale work (e.g. a Sonata, concerto, etc). There are no time limits for the musical piece.
(3) Applicants are required to submit a separate application should they wish to submit more than one piece of music, or enter more than one category / instrument / genre.
(4) Incomplete applications or those not including the required documents will not be evaluated.
(5) Full payment of first round must be made before application will be processed. All application fees are non-refundable.
If a member of the jury has taught a competitor within the last two years, he/she will abstain from assessing that competitor.
Candidates cannot claim legal rights to recordings and photos submitted or broadcasts that may be made in connection with the competition. All legal rights are reserved by the Canadian International Music Competition and no fee is payable to any competitor for performances, photos, recordings or television broadcasts them.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS (Same video requirements for both first & final rounds)
(1) An unedited video of the performance forwarded to Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition (Online) as a Youtube or Vimeo PUBLIC LINK. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the video link is openable. Failure to provide a working link could lead to disqualification.
(2) Videos edited in any way to alter the performance will not be accepted.
(3) The video must clearly show the face and hands of the performer.
(4) Please clearly indicate the name of the participant, and name of piece on the Title of the Video
(5) Video submitted must be recorded within the last year
The following format should be used:
On Youtube:
Title (Required): Name of applicant / name of piece
Description: Application for Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition 2024 (indicate first round / final round)
(6) Do not introduce yourself or announce the name of the piece at the beginning of the video.
(7) Make sure that the video is set to PUBLIC on Youtube or Video. Private links on Youtube are not openable and hence will not be accepted. Submission of unopenable links will be disqualified.
(8) Professional quality recording is not mandatory. However, the sound must be clearly audible.
Categories: Participants will be judged based on age and experience (duration of study of their instrument).
Repertoire requirement: One piece of music that is reflective of the applicant's current level of performance.
Music Scores: Participants are required to submit electronic copies of their scores within 3 days of their application. It is the responsibility for the applicant to submit their scores on time. Grand Metropolitan will not remind applicants about the submission of their scores. Failure to submit scores on time will lead to disqualification. Please do not mail in any physical scores. Format accepted include pdf and image files.
All music scores are to be submitted by email to this address: [email protected]
In the email, please indicate the name of the applicant, Order Number, name of the piece, and attach the score as an attachment.
Memorization: Memorization is not mandatory. However, bonus marks will be allocated for performance by memory.
One application per instrument. Candidates are required to make a second application should they wish to play more than one piece of music (same instrument) or to compete in another instrument or genre category.
Candidates who fail to submit their videos before the video submission deadline will be disqualified.
All application fees and late fees submitted are non-refundable.
Judging:
The decision of the jury is final and cannot be appealed.
Multiple awards may be given in each age category.
PRIZES & AWARDS
First/Preliminary Round
Successful participants selected to proceed to the second round will be notified by email.
Certificate of participation will be offered to successful candidates of the first round.
Application for the second round would be required in order to proceed.
Second/Final Round
Medals and certificates of the following categories will be awarded
Winners will receive medals by post
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.
Top prize winners will be presented in our online virtual winners' gala concert page on our website.
Concert portraits and biographies of top winners will be also featured on our website.
Teachers of winners may receive certificates of recognition by request**.
Application Fees for First Round:
$135 USD per application (solo). For details of fees for duo, trio, ensembles, choir and orchestra, please check out payment page. Special Early Bird Registration (with discount for application fees).
Full payment must be made upon registration.
Applicants are only eligible to apply for the Final Round (Second Round) if they successfully pass the First Round.
Applicants are required to submit application fees, application form and music score for the second round.
Application fees for the Final Round is $165 USD.
For details of fees for duo, trio, ensembles, choir and orchestra, please check out payment page.
We welcome participants from all over the world to participate in our 2024 Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition (Online) - 4th Edition
Categories accepted
Entries: Solo, Duo, Ensemble, concerto categories
Genres: Performance - Classical, Jazz, Pop, Traditional Music
Composition - Must be presented as a performance video, Music Arrangement, Conducting, Music Cover
Instruments: Piano, Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, ukulele, harp), Woodwind, Brass, Accordion, Harmonical, Voice, Choir, Harpsichord, Organ, Percussion, Traditional Instruments (e.g. Khim, Pipa, Guzheng, Dixi, Guqin, and others).
If you are uncertain whether your instrument would be accepted, please contact us.
Applicants of each category will be placed in the appropriate age group(s) based on level and experience.
No age limit imposed.
The Grand Metropolitan Music Competition (online) comprises TWO ROUNDS
First/Preliminary round
(1) Application: Participants may register for the first round and submit links of their video recordings (on Youtube or Vimeo as public or unlisted links) extended until the 15th March 2024
(2) Late submissions (after 15th March 2024) are subject to a late fee
(3) A list of names of the winners who are successful in the first round and are invited to register to proceed to the second round will be announced on our website on the 18th March 2024.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
First Round Application Deadline: extended to 15th March 2024
Announcement of Successful Applicants Eligible for Final Round: 18 MARCH 2024
All Competition Results will be posted on our website
* Top winners will be notified for concert portrait and biography submission to be posted on our website.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Categories accepted
Entries: Solo, Duo, Ensemble, concerto categories, Ensembles, Choir, Orchestra
Genres: Performance - Classical, Jazz, Pop
Conducting, Composition - Must be presented in a performance video, Music Arrangement, Music Cover
Instruments: Piano, Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp), Woodwind, Brass, Accordion, Voice, Harpsichord, Organ, Percussion, Traditional Instruments
FIRST ROUND
(1) Participants are required to submit a public link of a YouTube or Vimeo video recording of their performance. Private links will be not accepted.
(2) One piece of music per application - this refers to one musical work, or one movement of a larger scale work (e.g. a Sonata, concerto, etc). There are no time limits for the musical piece.
(3) Applicants are required to submit a separate application should they wish to submit more than one piece of music, or enter more than one category / instrument / genre.
(4) Incomplete applications or those not including the required documents will not be evaluated.
(5) Full payment of first round must be made before application will be processed. All application fees are non-refundable.
If a member of the jury has taught a competitor within the last two years, he/she will abstain from assessing that competitor.
Candidates cannot claim legal rights to recordings and photos submitted or broadcasts that may be made in connection with the competition. All legal rights are reserved by the Canadian International Music Competition and no fee is payable to any competitor for performances, photos, recordings or television broadcasts them.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS (Same video requirements for both first & final rounds)
(1) An unedited video of the performance forwarded to Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition (Online) as a Youtube or Vimeo PUBLIC LINK. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the video link is openable. Failure to provide a working link could lead to disqualification.
(2) Videos edited in any way to alter the performance will not be accepted.
(3) The video must clearly show the face and hands of the performer.
(4) Please clearly indicate the name of the participant, and name of piece on the Title of the Video
(5) Video submitted must be recorded within the last year
The following format should be used:
On Youtube:
Title (Required): Name of applicant / name of piece
Description: Application for Grand Metropolitan International Music Competition 2024 (indicate first round / final round)
(6) Do not introduce yourself or announce the name of the piece at the beginning of the video.
(7) Make sure that the video is set to PUBLIC on Youtube or Video. Private links on Youtube are not openable and hence will not be accepted. Submission of unopenable links will be disqualified.
(8) Professional quality recording is not mandatory. However, the sound must be clearly audible.
Categories: Participants will be judged based on age and experience (duration of study of their instrument).
Repertoire requirement: One piece of music that is reflective of the applicant's current level of performance.
Music Scores: Participants are required to submit electronic copies of their scores within 3 days of their application. It is the responsibility for the applicant to submit their scores on time. Grand Metropolitan will not remind applicants about the submission of their scores. Failure to submit scores on time will lead to disqualification. Please do not mail in any physical scores. Format accepted include pdf and image files.
All music scores are to be submitted by email to this address: [email protected]
In the email, please indicate the name of the applicant, Order Number, name of the piece, and attach the score as an attachment.
Memorization: Memorization is not mandatory. However, bonus marks will be allocated for performance by memory.
One application per instrument. Candidates are required to make a second application should they wish to play more than one piece of music (same instrument) or to compete in another instrument or genre category.
Candidates who fail to submit their videos before the video submission deadline will be disqualified.
All application fees and late fees submitted are non-refundable.
Judging:
The decision of the jury is final and cannot be appealed.
Multiple awards may be given in each age category.
PRIZES & AWARDS
First/Preliminary Round
Successful participants selected to proceed to the second round will be notified by email.
Certificate of participation will be offered to successful candidates of the first round.
Application for the second round would be required in order to proceed.
Second/Final Round
Medals and certificates of the following categories will be awarded
Winners will receive medals by post
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.
Top prize winners will be presented in our online virtual winners' gala concert page on our website.
Concert portraits and biographies of top winners will be also featured on our website.
Teachers of winners may receive certificates of recognition by request**.
Application Fees for First Round:
$135 USD per application (solo). For details of fees for duo, trio, ensembles, choir and orchestra, please check out payment page. Special Early Bird Registration (with discount for application fees).
Full payment must be made upon registration.
Applicants are only eligible to apply for the Final Round (Second Round) if they successfully pass the First Round.
Applicants are required to submit application fees, application form and music score for the second round.
Application fees for the Final Round is $165 USD.
For details of fees for duo, trio, ensembles, choir and orchestra, please check out payment page.