The policies for 2022 will be updated soon!
2021 POLICIES:
Age Categories:
Youth: 7-12
Teen: 13-18
Young Adult: 19-24
Adult: 25+
You should enter in the category for your age as of January 1, 2021.
Instrument Categories:
Voice Classical (Opera, Art Song, Oratorio)
Voice Popular (Contemporary Commercial Music: Musical Theatre, Pop, etc.)
Piano
Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp, etc.)
Winds & Brass (any orchestral woodwinds and brass instruments)
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CASH AWARDS AT THE WINNERS CONCERT:
One Grand Prix Winner: $5000
Winners in each Category (Voice Classical, Voice Popular, Piano, Strings, Winds):
1st Place Winners Adult: $1000
1st Place Winners Young Adult: $750
1st Place Winners Teen: $500
1st Place Winners Youth: $250
All Voice Classical awards are being sponsored by Appcompanist.
OTHER AWARDS (this list is being updated regularly):
Singers: One singer will win a free vocal coaching with famed international soprano Marisol Montalvo.
All Winners: (1st - 3rd place at the NYC Finals) will win a free annual Pro Account with MuseScore.com.
All Finalists and Award Winners will also be listed on the Music International Grand Prix website, and videos will be posted on all Social Media including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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FEES:
REGISTRATION: $175 ($50 when you register and submit your video, then $125 if you are selected for the Semifinals)
LATE FEE: $25 if registering/submitting videos after Oct. 31st
FINALS: (Live) No Fee
If you would like to enter yourself into more than one category, you simply pay two $50 fees if you are entering in two categories. If you are selected for the Semifinals in both categories, there will be a 50% discounted Semifinal fee for the second category. Larger discounts available if anyone registers in 3 or 4 categories.
*All fees are non-refundable.
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REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Participants should choose a selection which shows them off to their best.
Voice Classical: An art song, opera aria, concert aria, or oratorio. Singers should choose age appropriate repertoire.
Voice Popular: A song from Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock, Country, Jazz, etc., or an Original Song.
Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass: Any selection of repertoire (classical, contemporary, or original repertoire) showing your highest level of technique and artistry.
QUARTERFINAL VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:
Videos should show the applicant playing their instrument or singing with most or all of the body in full view rather than a close up of the face or just the hands. You also should not be so far away that we cannot see you. Videos may be submitted in the online application (up to 20 MB) or to YouTube (with an anonymous link) or VIMEO (no passwords.) Please just submit one video with one selection. There is no time limit for the selection. If you are entering in two separate categories, you can submit one video that shows both categories.
SEMIFINAL AUDITIONS:
Those who are selected as Semifinalists will perform live (either in person at a Semifinal location if conditions allow, or live on Zoom if there is still a danger of COVID-19.) Singers may use their own accompanists, or rent a staff accompanist for in person Semifinal auditions for a $75 fee. Singers auditioning via Zoom may use a pre-recorded track if a pianist is not available, or may sing without accompaniment. We recommend using prerecorded tracks from Appcompanist. Semifinalists must perform a different selection from their original video audition. Singers may also accompany themselves on piano or guitar. The suggested time limit for Semifinal Repertoire is 10 minutes. This is subject to change.
FINAL AUDITIONS:
Finalists must perform a different selection than what was used for the Quarterfinals or Semifinals. Finalists needing an accompanist may either use their own, or rent a staff pianist for a $75 fee.
WINNERS CONCERT: 1st place winners who require an accompanist may either use their own, or a staff pianist. Any repertoire selection may be used for the winners concert.
INTERNATIONAL FINALS: International contestants may participate with Zoom auditions for the Finals and Winners Concert.
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JUDGING PROCESS:
The judges will view all preliminary video auditions, and will choose Semifinalists to compete in the Semifinal rounds which will be held live in 25 regional locations in the USA, as well as international locations, or online via ZOOM if necessary.
Top scoring Semifinalists will be invited to the Finals. Judges will be scoring on both technique and artistry. Awards also available for Best Teacher and Best School. Semifinal winners will be announced on the website. Being a Semifinal winner does not guarantee invitation to the Finals.
The Finalists will compete on Friday, April 30, 2021. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced on Friday evening.
The Winners Concert and presentation of awards is at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 1, 2021, 7:30 PM.
The 1st place winners from each category will perform at the concert to compete for the Grand Prix Award.
The Grand Prix Winner, and all 1st - 3rd place winners, will receive trophies. All Finalists will have their names printed in the Program.
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TIMELINE:
Registration Opens: August 1, 2020
Deadline for early registration/video submission ($25): October 31, 2020
Late Registration ($50) continues through March. A complete list of deadlines are listed on the Semifinals Page.
Semifinal registration ($150) due within one week of notification of acceptance.
Deadline to confirm finals participation: March 30, 2021
Finals: Friday, April 30, 2021
Winners Concert: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Age Categories:
Youth: 7-12
Teen: 13-18
Young Adult: 19-24
Adult: 25+
You should enter in the category for your age as of January 1, 2021.
Instrument Categories:
Voice Classical (Opera, Art Song, Oratorio)
Voice Popular (Contemporary Commercial Music: Musical Theatre, Pop, etc.)
Piano
Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp, etc.)
Winds & Brass (any orchestral woodwinds and brass instruments)
___________________________________________________________________________________
CASH AWARDS AT THE WINNERS CONCERT:
One Grand Prix Winner: $5000
Winners in each Category (Voice Classical, Voice Popular, Piano, Strings, Winds):
1st Place Winners Adult: $1000
1st Place Winners Young Adult: $750
1st Place Winners Teen: $500
1st Place Winners Youth: $250
All Voice Classical awards are being sponsored by Appcompanist.
OTHER AWARDS (this list is being updated regularly):
Singers: One singer will win a free vocal coaching with famed international soprano Marisol Montalvo.
All Winners: (1st - 3rd place at the NYC Finals) will win a free annual Pro Account with MuseScore.com.
All Finalists and Award Winners will also be listed on the Music International Grand Prix website, and videos will be posted on all Social Media including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
________________________________________________________________________________________
FEES:
REGISTRATION: $175 ($50 when you register and submit your video, then $125 if you are selected for the Semifinals)
LATE FEE: $25 if registering/submitting videos after Oct. 31st
FINALS: (Live) No Fee
If you would like to enter yourself into more than one category, you simply pay two $50 fees if you are entering in two categories. If you are selected for the Semifinals in both categories, there will be a 50% discounted Semifinal fee for the second category. Larger discounts available if anyone registers in 3 or 4 categories.
*All fees are non-refundable.
________________________________________________________________________________
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Participants should choose a selection which shows them off to their best.
Voice Classical: An art song, opera aria, concert aria, or oratorio. Singers should choose age appropriate repertoire.
Voice Popular: A song from Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock, Country, Jazz, etc., or an Original Song.
Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass: Any selection of repertoire (classical, contemporary, or original repertoire) showing your highest level of technique and artistry.
QUARTERFINAL VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:
Videos should show the applicant playing their instrument or singing with most or all of the body in full view rather than a close up of the face or just the hands. You also should not be so far away that we cannot see you. Videos may be submitted in the online application (up to 20 MB) or to YouTube (with an anonymous link) or VIMEO (no passwords.) Please just submit one video with one selection. There is no time limit for the selection. If you are entering in two separate categories, you can submit one video that shows both categories.
SEMIFINAL AUDITIONS:
Those who are selected as Semifinalists will perform live (either in person at a Semifinal location if conditions allow, or live on Zoom if there is still a danger of COVID-19.) Singers may use their own accompanists, or rent a staff accompanist for in person Semifinal auditions for a $75 fee. Singers auditioning via Zoom may use a pre-recorded track if a pianist is not available, or may sing without accompaniment. We recommend using prerecorded tracks from Appcompanist. Semifinalists must perform a different selection from their original video audition. Singers may also accompany themselves on piano or guitar. The suggested time limit for Semifinal Repertoire is 10 minutes. This is subject to change.
FINAL AUDITIONS:
Finalists must perform a different selection than what was used for the Quarterfinals or Semifinals. Finalists needing an accompanist may either use their own, or rent a staff pianist for a $75 fee.
WINNERS CONCERT: 1st place winners who require an accompanist may either use their own, or a staff pianist. Any repertoire selection may be used for the winners concert.
INTERNATIONAL FINALS: International contestants may participate with Zoom auditions for the Finals and Winners Concert.
______________________________________________________________________________
JUDGING PROCESS:
The judges will view all preliminary video auditions, and will choose Semifinalists to compete in the Semifinal rounds which will be held live in 25 regional locations in the USA, as well as international locations, or online via ZOOM if necessary.
Top scoring Semifinalists will be invited to the Finals. Judges will be scoring on both technique and artistry. Awards also available for Best Teacher and Best School. Semifinal winners will be announced on the website. Being a Semifinal winner does not guarantee invitation to the Finals.
The Finalists will compete on Friday, April 30, 2021. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced on Friday evening.
The Winners Concert and presentation of awards is at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 1, 2021, 7:30 PM.
The 1st place winners from each category will perform at the concert to compete for the Grand Prix Award.
The Grand Prix Winner, and all 1st - 3rd place winners, will receive trophies. All Finalists will have their names printed in the Program.
____________________________________________________________________________
TIMELINE:
Registration Opens: August 1, 2020
Deadline for early registration/video submission ($25): October 31, 2020
Late Registration ($50) continues through March. A complete list of deadlines are listed on the Semifinals Page.
Semifinal registration ($150) due within one week of notification of acceptance.
Deadline to confirm finals participation: March 30, 2021
Finals: Friday, April 30, 2021
Winners Concert: Saturday, May 1, 2021
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