ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
Top performers and composers of the year who received grand, first, second, third prizes and Honorable Mention (everyone with a score of 80% and above) during the calendar year January through November, will be invited to compete in this end of the year competition.
2022 FORMAT
The 2022 format is different to 2021 due to the lifting of travel restrictions and post-COVID situation, a greater focus on the prize winners' recital allows for an in-person experience and awards (medals, trophies, and printed certificates) to be made only in-person.
The PRIZE WINNERS' RECITAL for all winners of our 2022 competitions is planned for August 2023. Exact date and venue to be announced. Due to the past two years' difficulties of travel, visa applications and vaccination requirements, we will extend eligibility for our musicians. Therefore, in fairness to musicians who achieved during the pandemic years, all 2021 and 2022 winners may still apply for the 2023 Prize Winners recital.
An all-round winner (absolute winner), first and second runner up per age category and per instrument (based on numerical score) will be selected during our December 2022 Artists of the Year competition.
All participants will still receive our regular report with a score, comments and Grand, First, Second, Third, Honorable Mention or Merit Award plus e-certificate.
GENERAL RULES
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
1. One repertoire piece, own choice - open repertoire. 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 10 minutes. Your video may be longer, but only the first 10 minutes will be considered for judging.
3. Only single movements of sonatas or concerti.
Prelude & Fugue or Toccata & Fugue may be presented as a pair.
You may present a whole suite/partita but keep in mind only the first 10 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 1 - 31.
Online entry form will be placed on the "Apply Now" page of this website.
Laureates announced January 25-27.
Laureates posted to our website and media on January 28.
Entry fee $50 (flat rate, no extra charge for number of players)
Top performers and composers of the year who received grand, first, second, third prizes and Honorable Mention (everyone with a score of 80% and above) during the calendar year January through November, will be invited to compete in this end of the year competition.
2022 FORMAT
The 2022 format is different to 2021 due to the lifting of travel restrictions and post-COVID situation, a greater focus on the prize winners' recital allows for an in-person experience and awards (medals, trophies, and printed certificates) to be made only in-person.
The PRIZE WINNERS' RECITAL for all winners of our 2022 competitions is planned for August 2023. Exact date and venue to be announced. Due to the past two years' difficulties of travel, visa applications and vaccination requirements, we will extend eligibility for our musicians. Therefore, in fairness to musicians who achieved during the pandemic years, all 2021 and 2022 winners may still apply for the 2023 Prize Winners recital.
An all-round winner (absolute winner), first and second runner up per age category and per instrument (based on numerical score) will be selected during our December 2022 Artists of the Year competition.
- In the solo/duo and composition categories winners will receive medals at the in-person prize winners' recital.
- In the group categories (bands, choirs, ensembles, etc.) ONE plaque per whole group will be awarded at the in-person prize winners' recital.
All participants will still receive our regular report with a score, comments and Grand, First, Second, Third, Honorable Mention or Merit Award plus e-certificate.
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.
- Your entry may be the same piece you submitted earlier during the year OR you may make a new video with a new repertoire piece.
- 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.
- Memorization is recommended (not for orchestra and categories of chamber/large ensembles, etc.).
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
1. One repertoire piece, own choice - open repertoire. 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 10 minutes. Your video may be longer, but only the first 10 minutes will be considered for judging.
3. Only single movements of sonatas or concerti.
Prelude & Fugue or Toccata & Fugue may be presented as a pair.
You may present a whole suite/partita but keep in mind only the first 10 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 1 - 31.
Online entry form will be placed on the "Apply Now" page of this website.
Laureates announced January 25-27.
Laureates posted to our website and media on January 28.
Entry fee $50 (flat rate, no extra charge for number of players)
