Solo Division
Solo Division
Solo Instrumental Division
String Solo --Violin / Viola / Cello
Piano Solo
Woodwind Solo --Flute / Oboe / Clarinet / Saxophone
Brass Solo --Trumpet/Trombone/Tuba
Percussion Solo
Age Classifications for Solo Instrumental Division
Age Group | Category | Year of birth |
---|---|---|
4-6 years old | Young musician I | Born after August 30th, 2014 |
7-9 years old | Young musician II | Born after August 30th, 2011 |
10-12years old | Young Musician III | Born after August 30th, 2008 |
13-14years old | Young Artist I | Born after August 30th, 2006 |
15-17years old | Young Artist II | Born after August 30th, 2003 |
18 and above | Concert Artist group | Born before July 15th, 2003 |
Rising Star Category Repertoire Requirements
Participants must perform two self-chosen works: any work of any composer from the Baroque period, the Classical period, the Romantic period, and the Modern period.
Professional Category Repertoire Requirements
Participants must perform four self-chosen works: any work of any composer from the Baroque period, the Classical period, the Romantic period, and the Modern period.
Artist Category Repertoire Requirements
Participants must perform a solo recital. Recital repertoire is completely free however stylistic variety is recommended.
Between 60-70 minutes in duration.
Age Classification: Participants in the Artist Category must be at least 22 years old.
Solo Vocal Division
Vocal Solo Participant may choose two,four or more songs from the following repertoire categories
Opera/Aria
Classical repertoire (Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary periods)
Folk/Traditional
Broadway/Musical Theatre/Jazz
Rising Star Category Repertoire Requirements
Participant must perform two self-chosen works: any work of any composer and any genre
Performance Duration of each age group
-- Young Musician I ( 3 Minutes)
-- Young Musician II ( 4 Minutes)
-- Young Musician III ( 5 Minutes)
-- Young Artist I ( 6 Minutes)
-- Young Artist II (7 Minutes)
-- Concert Artist ( 8 Minutes)
Professional Category Repertoire Requirements
Participant must perform four self-chosen works: any work of any composer and any genre
Performance Duration of each age group
-- Young Musician I ( 5 Minutes)
-- Young Musician II ( 6 Minutes)
-- Young Musician III ( 7 Minutes)
-- Young Artist I ( 9 Minutes)
-- Young Artist II (12 Minutes)
-- Concert Artist ( 15 Minutes)
Artist Category Repertoire Requirements
Participants must perform a solo recital. Recital repertoire is completely free however stylistic variety is recommended.
Between 50-60 minutes in duration.
Age Classification: Participants in the Artist Category must be at least 22 years old.
Contact Us
- Phone: 1-785-764-3527
- Email: cimc2018@gmail.com
- Website: cimcusa.org
- Organizer:International Institute of Piano Artistry
- Co-organizers:Wheaton College and Milan Conservatory
- Address:750 Commerce Plaza II Building 7400 West 110th Street, Overland Park KS 66210-2362 USA


