General
- Repertoire: Choose either one solo piece or one movement of a Suite/Sonata/Concerto from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th/21st Century period. Voice: one piece from Classical or Musical Theatre repertoire is accepted. Applicants need to apply separately to submit more than one piece/movement.
- All performances must be played from memory, except Woodwinds, Brass and Chamber Music.
- There is no limit for the length of the competition piece.
- The judges’ decisions are final.
- Results will be posted on the IGMC website by April 22, 2023.
- The winners will receive a Winner’s Certificate in PDF file via email by April 26, 2023.
- The winners who choose to perform at Merkin Concert Hall will receive a Winner’s Certificate at the awards ceremony after the concert. (Refer to the Winners' Concert page for further information.)
Live Competition
- Individual audition time will be emailed two weeks before the audition date.
- Please do not make your own cuts for the auditions. Judges will make the cuts, if necessary.
- The duration of the audition is determined by the discretion of the judges.
- The performer needs to submit one score (photocopies allowed) to the judges.
- The performer needs to bring his/her own accompanist. If a performer needs an accompanist, please contact IGMC.
- The comments from the judges will be given after your performance at the competition.
YouTube Competition
- The applicants are required to upload a YouTube link in the online application form.
- The YouTube link submission (with application) deadline is March 27, 2023.
- The YouTube link can be emailed separately by April 7, 2023, with the online application and the application fee received by March 27, 2023.
- The comments from the judges will not be provided.