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Application Information

* Please read this and the regulations page *before* filling out the application form. Thanks!

1. A Completed Online Application Form

Application deadline: April 15, 2024

You need to submit a headshot, proof of date of birth (copy of the first page of your passport / birth certificate or other government issued ID) along with an online application form.

It is required to pay the application fee and submit the receipt of the payment *before* you fill out the application form.

Upload your videos on YouTube, Youku, Mp4, or other online video sharing platforms then provide the links on the application from.

Please fill out the application form, upload all documents, and click the SUBMIT button at the end of the form to complete your registration.

2. Application Fees

Application fees are nonrefundable

A)Instrumental / Vocal Solo Category

Rising Star Category $150

Professional Category $200

B) Chamber/ Orchestral Category

Duo / Trio / Quartet

Rising Star Category $200

Professional Category $300

Orchestra $350

C) Choir (Per Ensemble)

$300(up to 12 people)

$400 (up to 24 people)

$500 (more than 25 people)

3. 3. Submit Required Videos (YouTube Links Preferred)

A) Rising Star Category (2 Videos)

B) Professional Category (4 videos)

Festival

Festival application deadline: June 15, 2024 

Costs

Tuition for festival only participants:

Commuter --$1,400 

Fee for commuter include four private lessons, three workshops, seminars and Q&A sessions.

National/International residential participants--$2,100 

Parent/Guardian--1,600

*Fee for international participants (parents/guardians) include room and board from July 20-25, practice room charge, four private lessons, three workshops, seminars and Q&A sessions.  Parents/guardians are free to attend to all CIMC events. 


Tuition for both competition and festival participants:

National/International residential participants--$2,800

Parent/Guardian--$2,100

*Fee for international participants (parents/guardians) include room and board from July 17-25, practice room charge, four private lessons, three workshops, seminars and Q&A sessions.  Parents/guardians are free to attend to all CIMC events. 


Payment Methods

We accept US checks, PayPal, Zelle, and Bank transfer.

PayPal account: cimc2018@gmail.com (add 5% fee on top of your application fee if you choose to use PayPal)

Zelle account: cimc2018@gmail.com


Bank Transfer: please contact us for the bank information-- cimc2018@gmail.com



Contact Us

  • Phone: 1-785-764-3527
  • Email: cimc2018@gmail.com
  • Website: cimcusa.org
  • Organizer:International Institute of Piano Artistry
  • Address:750 Commerce Plaza II Building 7400 West 110th Street, Overland Park KS 66210-2362 USA