• Registration for this competition will open on September 7th.

November 15th, 2023 – Grand Concours Online

• The Grand Concours Online is an online competition in Video Submission format.
• Registration deadline for this round is November 15th, 2023. Video submission and payment of the application and registration fees must be completed by this date.

November 19th, 2023 – Grand Concours Live

• The Grand Concours Live is a live in-person competition.
• Registration deadline for this round is October 31st, 2023. Payment of the application and registration fees must be completed by this date.

December 2nd-3rd, 2023 – Awards Ceremony + Winners’ Concert

• A live event where contestants will receive medals, trophies and prizes based on their winnings. Additionally, top performers from the competition will be invited to perform live on-stage.

January 20th-21st, 2024 – Grand Prix + Winners’ Concert

• A highly competitive special round where only the crème de la crème will make it to 1st place. Top performers will be invited to perform an encore performance at our “Grande Finale” winners’ concert.

• Les Grandes Concours Internationales D’automne is open to participants of all nationalities, ages, and skill levels.
• Instrument choices are comprehensive and include Piano, Strings, Wind & Brass, Voice, and Guitar.
• You may choose from 2 different formats: Live In-Person, and Online Video Submission. Each format is treated as a separate competition with its own judging and prizes. Separating the competitions ensures fairness and consistency in judging criteria for each format. This approach increases the fairness and objectivity of the competition overall.
• The Grand Concours Live competition consists of 1 round and will be a live in-person event. Registration for this live event is due by October 31st, 2023.
• The online format consists of 1 round and in Video Submission Format. Please follow this link for the Video Submission Guidelines https://iapmt.com/iapmt-video-submission-guidelines.
• There are 4 levels of difficulty: Novice (Beginner), Standard (Intermediate), Expert (Early Advanced – Advanced), and Virtuoso (Highly Competitive).

• The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable. Judging is based on performance standards.

Groups

There are a total of 17 groups. Groups 1-13 are based upon the contestant’s birth year:

Groups 14-17 have no age limit and are as follows:

• Group 14 • Amateur • Non-Music degree holder who works in a non-music related field.
• Group 15 • Collegiate • Holds a bachelor’s degree or is studying towards one.
• Group 16 • Master • Holds a master’s degree or is studying towards one.
• Group 17 • Professional • Holds a DMA degree, is studying towards one.

Composition

• All pieces for Piano or Strings must be played by memory.
• There are 4 levels of difficulty: Novice (Beginner), Standard (Intermediate), Expert (Early Advanced – Advanced), and Virtuoso (Highly Competitive).
• One piece is required for Novice, Standard and Expert Levels
• Two pieces are required for Virtuoso Level
• The same repertoire may be used for different categories within the same age group and division

Categories

• Piano: Open Choice, Baroque & Classical, Romantic & Impressionism, 20th Century & Contemporary, Chopin-Liszt.
• Strings: Open Choice, Baroque & Classical, Romantic & Impressionism, 20th Century & Contemporary, Vivaldi, Paganini.
• Vocal: Open Choice, Baroque & Classical, Romantic & Impressionism, 20th Century & Contemporary, Art Song, Opera, Lieder.
• Brass: Open Choice, Baroque & Classical, Romantic & Impressionism, 20th Century & Contemporary.
• Guitar: Open Choice, Baroque & Classical, Romantic & Impressionism, 20th Century & Contemporary.
• Winds: Open Choice, Baroque & Classical, Romantic & Impressionism, 20th Century & Contemporary.

Time Limits and Fees

You are allowed to perform pieces that are longer than the specified time limit. However, it’s important to know that the judges will stop your performance once the time limit is reached. Rest assured, this will not have any impact on how your performance is evaluated or the final results.

Groups

• Competitor’s age group will be determined by the birth year of the oldest member.
• Each member of the ensemble or chamber group has to sign up separately.

There are a total 20 groups. Groups 1-13 are based upon the contestant’s birth year:

Groups 14-20 have no age limit and are as follows:

• Group 14 • Amateur • Non-Music degree holder who works in a non-music related field.
• Group 15 • Collegiate • Holds a bachelor’s degree or is studying towards one.
• Group 16 • Master • Holds a master’s degree or is studying towards one.
• Group • Professional • Holds a DMA degree, is studying towards one.

Special Groups:

• Group 18 • Siblings
• Group 19 • Parent and Child
• Group 20 • Grandparent and Grandchild

Categories

• Duet • 1 instrument, 2 performers
• Duo • 2 instruments, 2 performers
• Trio-Quartet • 1-3 instruments, 3 or 4 performers
• Multiple. 5 or more instruments and performers

Composition

• Original compositions, arrangements, and transcriptions of entire compositions may be used.
• Memorization is not required for all disciplines.
• There are 4 levels of difficulty: Novice (Beginner), Standard (Intermediate), Expert (Early Advanced – Advanced), and Virtuoso (Highly Competitive).
• Collegiate, Master and Professional divisions may only compete at the Expert or Virtuoso levels.
• One piece or movement is required for Novice, Standard and Expert Levels
• Two pieces are required for Virtuoso Level

Time Limits and Fees per Person

Groups

There are a total of 17 groups. Groups 1-13 are based upon the contestant’s birth year:

Groups 14-17 have no age limit and are as follows:

• Group 14 • Amateur • Non-Music degree holder who works in a non-music related field.
• Group 15 • Collegiate • Holds a bachelor’s degree or is studying towards one.
• Group 16 • Master • Holds a master’s degree or is studying towards one.
• Group 17 • Professional • Holds a DMA degree, is studying towards one.

Composition

• Any movement from a Standard Concerto
• All music must be performed from memory (except for Winds and Brass).
• There are 4 levels of difficulty: Novice (Beginner), Standard (Intermediate), Expert (Early Advanced – Advanced), and Virtuoso (Highly Competitive).
• Collegiate, Master and Professional divisions may only compete at the Expert or Virtuoso levels.
• One movement is required for Novice, Standard and Expert Levels
• Two movements ( can be from the same or different concertos) are required for Virtuoso level
• For the Preliminary round, playing with an accompanist is not mandatory
• For the Final Round, Contestants are strongly encouraged to perform with and provide their own accompanist, as well as providing a PDF copy of the score for the judges.

Time Limits and Fees

Groups

There are a total of 17 groups. Groups 1-13 are based upon the contestant’s birth year:

Groups 14-17 have no age limit and are as follows:

• Group 14 • Amateur • Non-Music degree holder who works in a non-music related field.
• Group 15 • Collegiate • Holds a bachelor’s degree or is studying towards one.
• Group 16 • Master • Holds a master’s degree or is studying towards one.
• Group 17 • Professional • Holds a DMA degree, is studying towards one.

Composition

• Any one piece of your choice
• All music must be performed from memory .
• There are 4 levels of difficulty: Novice (Beginner), Standard (Intermediate), Expert (Early Advanced – Advanced), and Virtuoso (Highly Competitive).

Categories

• Original Composition, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Trance-Techno, Traditional/Ethnic, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Country, Folk, Blues, R&B

Time Limits and Fees

Information regarding the awards is currently being finalized, and will be posted here by September 05th, 2023.