ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
Top performers and composers of the year who received first, second and third prizes including everyone with a score of 80 and above points during the calendar year January through November, will be invited to compete in this end of the year competition.
An all-round winner (absolute winner) per age category (based on numerical score) will be selected and awarded a medal.
A final table of categories based on instruments/ages/solo-groups will be determined by December depending on the types of applications we receive during the calendar year.
Invitations to the prize-winners recital (TBD) will follow for the top scoring competitors and winners.
IYMC is in the process of finalizing details regarding an in-person recital to be held May 2022 in New York City. The prize winners recital will be at the laureates' own expense for travel and accommodation to New York. Details of this event will follow.
GENERAL RULES
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
1. One repertoire piece. If your video has more than one piece on it, only the first piece on the video will be judged.
2. In the case of a very lengthy single piece, the jury will listen to only the first 15 minutes. Your video may be longer, but only the first 15 minutes will be considered for judging.
3. Only single movements of sonatas or concerti.
Prelude & Fugue and Toccata & Fugue may be presented as a pair.
You may present a whole suite/partita but keep in mind only the first 15 minutes will be judged. You may present a selection of movements from a suite.
You may present a concerto movement but MUST have piano reduction or live orchestral accompaniment (no back tracks please).
Theme and Variations works must be presented as a whole (do not present a selection of variations).
AGE CATEGORIES
Young Musicians: age 7 and younger
Junior 1: age 8 and 9
Junior 2: ages 10 to 13
Senior: ages 14 to 18
Collegiate: age 19 to 26
Open: 27+
Mixed: Mixed ages (applicable to duos etc where there are more than one age group represented)
Your age as on the first of the month, December 1st.
ENTER December 15 - 20.
Online entry form will be placed here and also on the "Apply Now" page of this website.
Laureates announced January 15.
Entry fee $45
Top performers and composers of the year who received first, second and third prizes including everyone with a score of 80 and above points during the calendar year January through November, will be invited to compete in this end of the year competition.
An all-round winner (absolute winner) per age category (based on numerical score) will be selected and awarded a medal.
A final table of categories based on instruments/ages/solo-groups will be determined by December depending on the types of applications we receive during the calendar year.
Invitations to the prize-winners recital (TBD) will follow for the top scoring competitors and winners.
IYMC is in the process of finalizing details regarding an in-person recital to be held May 2022 in New York City. The prize winners recital will be at the laureates' own expense for travel and accommodation to New York. Details of this event will follow.
GENERAL RULES
- Entry by invitation only. You will receive an email invitation but the online entry form will also be available here by December 1st. You may proceed to enter on the online form (without email invitation) but you will be required to state which IYMC month's competition you scored 80 or above to confirm the validity of your entry.
- You will have to submit proof of age on your application form.
- You will submit a video link to your YouTube performance.
- Your best possible video and sound quality will be to your advantage. Professional videos are not required, but keep in mind that if your video sound is echoing, unclear, and indistinct it is impossible for a jury member to make an accurate evaluation. We must be able to hear your performance well. It is also to your advantage to perform on a well-tuned instrument.
- Your video must show the WHOLE body of the performer.
- Memorization is recommended (not for orchestra and categories of chamber/large ensembles, etc.).
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
1. One repertoire piece. If your video has more than one piece on it, only the first piece on the video will be judged.
2. In the case of a very lengthy single piece, the jury will listen to only the first 15 minutes. Your video may be longer, but only the first 15 minutes will be considered for judging.
3. Only single movements of sonatas or concerti.
Prelude & Fugue and Toccata & Fugue may be presented as a pair.
You may present a whole suite/partita but keep in mind only the first 15 minutes will be judged. You may present a selection of movements from a suite.
You may present a concerto movement but MUST have piano reduction or live orchestral accompaniment (no back tracks please).
Theme and Variations works must be presented as a whole (do not present a selection of variations).
AGE CATEGORIES
Young Musicians: age 7 and younger
Junior 1: age 8 and 9
Junior 2: ages 10 to 13
Senior: ages 14 to 18
Collegiate: age 19 to 26
Open: 27+
Mixed: Mixed ages (applicable to duos etc where there are more than one age group represented)
Your age as on the first of the month, December 1st.
ENTER December 15 - 20.
Online entry form will be placed here and also on the "Apply Now" page of this website.
Laureates announced January 15.
Entry fee $45
