I was wondering if I was able to compete in 2 different categories: both Rising Star and Professional. Thank you!.

Yes, you can apply two different categories.

Hello,
I'm slightly confused about the time limit for the videos as there is conflicting information on the website. On the FAQ it says there isn't time limit, just number of pieces and on the repertoire page it says 12 minutes for Rising Star Category. Please may I know which one is the correct one?

Thank you very much,
Bridget

About Solo professional category (13-14 yrs old), mentioning requirement time 18 minutes, is it to be just 18 or 18+ minutes (<19mins)?

Greetings, The duration of the solo professional category can be over 18 minutes.

Good afternoon, I would like to ask if my duet (piano, violin) would qualify for the ensemble division. I only saw piano duos, or piano trios, or string ensembles.

Yes, you can apply the ensemble division.

Hello, I have a question about the contest. Can I submit my Girls' Choir and the Women's Choir to the competition (both groups are amateur). If so, how many minutes of the program should be sent? What is the cost of participating in the competition?
Regards
Adrianna Wtorkowska-Kubińska

Greetings AdriannaWtorkowska-Kubińska,  Yes, you canapply for two choirs in different age groups at the same time.  Each group needsto submit two works in the program. There is no time limit required for eachprogram. For Rising StarCategory (Amateur category), the application fee is different based on the sizeof the choir. The application fee for a choir that has 12 people or less is $300,the application fee for a choir that has 24 people or less is $400, theapplication fee for a choir that has above 25 people is $500. Please let usknow if you have other questions.  
Many thanks
CIMC Team

Hi there! I’m interested in participating the competition this year. Would you let me know if I can wear masks during recording? There will be a recordist in the hall so I think it will be better to wear a mask.

Greetings,

Yes, you may wear a mask--there are no rules against wearing a mask. Probably most people will be also wearing a mask, too

CIMC Team

Hello,

I completed the application form for the Competition, and now I would like to complete the payment for the Artist Category ($250). Should I send a payment of $250 to the Paypal account cimc2018@gmail.com?

Thank you and let me know
All the best
Edoardo

Hi!
We’ve already paid the application fee, submitted videos and notified that our son has been accepted to the competition, so are we to fillet out the application again online? Will the application fee already paid be deducted? Please advise so we can complete and send remaining funds for him and I (I’ll be staying with him that week). And as we are driving up from St Louis, is parking available as part of fees?
Thanks,
David

Greetings,

Our 2 daughters attended CIMC in Singapore and both had been invited for "Festival". So we are interested to join as per below name list:

1. Father
2. Mother
3. Daughter1
4. Daughter2
5. Son at 4 yrs old

The period of Festival Only will be during 30 Jul – 2Aug (4 days), right? So how much does it cost? Do we need to pay for 4 yrs old son and when is the dead line of payment and how to pay?

Best regards,
Sumonman

Hi, I don't understand the commuter rate of $1,100 for the whole week. This is a competition/festival and everyone must participate in the festival if you want to compete. Can you provide additional details on what this $1,100 is for? Thank you.

Jean

Greetings and thanks for your interest in CIMC,

The fees cover the private lessons with faculty, the daily piano workshops, the daily concerts and recording of performances, the award winner's recital, among other items.

Hope this helps--Thanks CIMC Team