The 2020 GMP International Music Competition in New York
Dates: February 25, 2020
Location: National Opera America Center, New York
Dates: February 25, 2020
Location: National Opera America Center, New York
Jury Members
Required documents to apply:
1. Application Form
2. Copy of Passport
3. Profile Photo
4. Participation fee
I. Age Groups:
Group I (6-10 years old) 7 min
Group II (11-14 years old) 10 min
Group III (15-17 years old) 15 min
Group IV (18-25) 15 min
Group V (Adult Category 26 and up) 15 min
Ensembles (age up to 30 years old) 10 min
II. One Round Repertoire:
For soloists: Two contrasting pieces of participant’s choice.
For ensembles: Any number of pieces or movements within 10 min
III. Categories:
STRINGS
WOODWINDS
PIANO
VOICE
ENSEMBLES
FOLK INSTRUMENTS
IV. Awards:
Grand Prize: Trophy, Medal & Winner’s Diploma.
1st Prize: Medal & Winner’s Diploma
2nd Prize: Medal & Winner’s Diploma
3rd Prize: Medal & Winner’s Diploma
Special Prizes:
Invitation to one of the festivals including
Florence Sounds International Competition in Florence, Italy
Musical Laguna International Festival in Venice, Italy
Jumeirah Sounds International Competition/Festival in Dubai, UAE
V. Gala Concerts of Winners
VI. Accompanist:
Performer must provide his/her accompanist.
(Or request a GMP accompanist, additional charge $150 for 1 rehearsal and 1 performance)
VII. Adjudication.
Applicants will be adjudicated by a panel of distinguished GMP and/or guest artists.
The judges' decision is final and cannot be appealed.
GMP reserves the right to disqualify any entry or entrant in its sole discretion. Reasons for disqualification may include, but are not limited to: failure to meet the above eligibility criteria, non-abidance by the Competition Rules, inappropriate behavior (misconduct of participants, their parents, guardians and/or relatives) during the Competition providing untruthful, incomplete, inaccurate or misleading personal data or information.
VIII. Purpose.
The goal of the competition is to discover, support and inspire young talented musicians and offer an opportunity to perform in New York City.
IX. Fees.
1. Participation fee: $265
2. Accompanist fee (if needed): $150 (it includes 1 rehearsal, 1 performance at the competition)
3. For Carnegie Hall Participants the competition fee is ($65)
X. Travel.
All selected participants and their accompanying persons will be responsible for their personal expenses including traveling, hotel, meals, sightseeing etc.
Applicants, who will need to get US entry visa to travel for Festival (and any accompanying persons), are solely responsible for obtaining such visa from United States Consulate of a corresponding country. GMP will provide a letter of invitation for those contestants selected to perform at the Festival. Performers and their accompanying persons should consider appropriate time frame for visa obtaining process.
GMP does not bear responsibility for any applicants’ and/or any of their accompanying persons’ failure to obtain US entry visa resulting in inability to travel for the Festival.
For Carnegie Hall direction and parking information click here
XI. Indemnification by Applicant
By entering the Festival, the applicant releases and holds the Global Music Partnership and its partners harmless from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to the entrant or any other person, including personal injury, death or property damage, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any award, participation in the Festival and/or Recital, any breach of any Festival Rules or in any award-related activity. The entrant agrees to fully indemnify, without limitation, the Global Music Partnership from any and all claims by third parties relating to the Festival.
XII. Privacy/Use of Personal Information
As a condition of entry, all applicants grant GMP the right to: a) Use his or her personal information for the purpose of administering the Festival; b) Use his or her name, email, mailing address, photograph, video and audio recordings, likeness, voice, prize information and/or biographical information for publicity and promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited by law; and c) Use his or her name and his or her respective City and Province of residence in connection with any media now known or hereinafter devised. All parties will use personal information only for purposes related to the Festival.
XIII. Limitation of Liability
GMP assumes no responsibility or liability for lost, late, misdirected or incomplete entries, notifications, responses, replies, release, any defective application form or any computer, online, telephone, hardware, software or technical malfunctions that may occur, including but not limited to malfunctions that may affect the transmission or non-transmission of an audition materials and application form. GMP is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information regardless of the cause. GMP is not responsible for any injury or damage to entrant or to any computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading materials from this website. GMP reserves the right to make changes to its website, rules, policies, and regulations at any time without notice.
1. Application Form
2. Copy of Passport
3. Profile Photo
4. Participation fee
I. Age Groups:
Group I (6-10 years old) 7 min
Group II (11-14 years old) 10 min
Group III (15-17 years old) 15 min
Group IV (18-25) 15 min
Group V (Adult Category 26 and up) 15 min
Ensembles (age up to 30 years old) 10 min
II. One Round Repertoire:
For soloists: Two contrasting pieces of participant’s choice.
For ensembles: Any number of pieces or movements within 10 min
III. Categories:
STRINGS
WOODWINDS
PIANO
VOICE
ENSEMBLES
FOLK INSTRUMENTS
IV. Awards:
Grand Prize: Trophy, Medal & Winner’s Diploma.
1st Prize: Medal & Winner’s Diploma
2nd Prize: Medal & Winner’s Diploma
3rd Prize: Medal & Winner’s Diploma
Special Prizes:
Invitation to one of the festivals including
Florence Sounds International Competition in Florence, Italy
Musical Laguna International Festival in Venice, Italy
Jumeirah Sounds International Competition/Festival in Dubai, UAE
V. Gala Concerts of Winners
VI. Accompanist:
Performer must provide his/her accompanist.
(Or request a GMP accompanist, additional charge $150 for 1 rehearsal and 1 performance)
VII. Adjudication.
Applicants will be adjudicated by a panel of distinguished GMP and/or guest artists.
The judges' decision is final and cannot be appealed.
GMP reserves the right to disqualify any entry or entrant in its sole discretion. Reasons for disqualification may include, but are not limited to: failure to meet the above eligibility criteria, non-abidance by the Competition Rules, inappropriate behavior (misconduct of participants, their parents, guardians and/or relatives) during the Competition providing untruthful, incomplete, inaccurate or misleading personal data or information.
VIII. Purpose.
The goal of the competition is to discover, support and inspire young talented musicians and offer an opportunity to perform in New York City.
IX. Fees.
1. Participation fee: $265
2. Accompanist fee (if needed): $150 (it includes 1 rehearsal, 1 performance at the competition)
3. For Carnegie Hall Participants the competition fee is ($65)
X. Travel.
All selected participants and their accompanying persons will be responsible for their personal expenses including traveling, hotel, meals, sightseeing etc.
Applicants, who will need to get US entry visa to travel for Festival (and any accompanying persons), are solely responsible for obtaining such visa from United States Consulate of a corresponding country. GMP will provide a letter of invitation for those contestants selected to perform at the Festival. Performers and their accompanying persons should consider appropriate time frame for visa obtaining process.
GMP does not bear responsibility for any applicants’ and/or any of their accompanying persons’ failure to obtain US entry visa resulting in inability to travel for the Festival.
For Carnegie Hall direction and parking information click here
XI. Indemnification by Applicant
By entering the Festival, the applicant releases and holds the Global Music Partnership and its partners harmless from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to the entrant or any other person, including personal injury, death or property damage, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any award, participation in the Festival and/or Recital, any breach of any Festival Rules or in any award-related activity. The entrant agrees to fully indemnify, without limitation, the Global Music Partnership from any and all claims by third parties relating to the Festival.
XII. Privacy/Use of Personal Information
As a condition of entry, all applicants grant GMP the right to: a) Use his or her personal information for the purpose of administering the Festival; b) Use his or her name, email, mailing address, photograph, video and audio recordings, likeness, voice, prize information and/or biographical information for publicity and promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited by law; and c) Use his or her name and his or her respective City and Province of residence in connection with any media now known or hereinafter devised. All parties will use personal information only for purposes related to the Festival.
XIII. Limitation of Liability
GMP assumes no responsibility or liability for lost, late, misdirected or incomplete entries, notifications, responses, replies, release, any defective application form or any computer, online, telephone, hardware, software or technical malfunctions that may occur, including but not limited to malfunctions that may affect the transmission or non-transmission of an audition materials and application form. GMP is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information regardless of the cause. GMP is not responsible for any injury or damage to entrant or to any computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading materials from this website. GMP reserves the right to make changes to its website, rules, policies, and regulations at any time without notice.
