UPDATES due to COVID-19 situation

Due to the current COVID 19 situation, the scheduled 'LIVE' audition on 22 MAR 2020 is cancelled.
ONLINE Audition Entries deadline has been extended to 1 MAY 2020. 

We shall contact those registered if they wish to change to ONLINE entry, else we will proceed with full refund.

See updated details below.

Watch this space or follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/spaf.sg) for the latest updates.

The Chicago International Music Competition will be held July 25 - August 1, 2020 in Chicago, USA. The competition is sponsored by the International Institute of Piano Artistry, and co-organized by Wheaton College. The International Institute of Piano Artistry, a branch of the non-profit organization "Reach Out Kansas, Inc.", or "ROK". Founded in 2009, the agency has successfully cooperated with many U.S. artists and performance agencies. These collaborations bring outstanding artists and their extraordinary talents to major venues and offer students unique learning opportunities and experiences.

ROK and the International Institute of Piano Artistry are collaborating to host the Chicago International Music Competition, which aims to find and cultivate a new generation of music talents in the world and to promote the development of classical music and cultural exchange.

Each year, we invite many young musicians from all over the world to gather in Chicago which we hope will be a platform to launch their own successful careers!

Meet the Adjudicators for the 'LIVE' audition

('Live' auditions are cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation.  We shall contact those registered if they wish to change to ONLINE entry, else we will proceed with full refund)

MS WORKS is proud to be the exclusive audition agent and the registration agent for the Chicago International Music Competition and Festival 2020 for the following countries:

1. Singapore

2. Malaysia

3. Indonesia

4. Thailand

5. Philippines

6. Brunei

Due to the overwhelming responses from the past years, for 2020, our aim is to provide an initial audition/screening of interested participants for CIMC, especially for the competition sections.

NOTE: OBSERVER for the Festival - no audition is necessary.  Just email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Registration process for Competition and Festival Performer:

1. To apply for the competition or festival (performer), participants must submit:

   1. A completed online Application Form [Click Here] by 8 MAR 2020 1 MAY 2020 (Extended)

   2. Applicants have the option of ‘Live’ audition OR Video Submission.

2. Categories and FINAL Competition Repertorie – full information [LINK].
   

3. Audition application Fees:

   1. Instruments / Vocal Solo Category - US$100

   2.  Chamber/ Orchestral Category

      1. 1. Duo - US$150

         2. Trio - US$210

         3. Quartet - US$240

      2. Choir - US$300 per ensemble

4. ‘Live’ Audition shall be held on 22 MAR 2020 at KAWAI Recital Studio @ Centrepoint Orchard [Venue info]

5. Video Submission must be submitted by 15 April 2020 1 MAY 2020, in MP4 video format sent using www.wetransfer.com OR a Youtube private video link to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

6. Each Entry (Solo or Group) for this specific preliminary audition's reoertoire - shall be required to perform ANY piece or pieces up to a maximum limit of 10minutes.

7. Each Entry (Solo or Group) shall receive* the following:

   1. Report on the submitted performance.

   2. Certificate with grading of Gold, Silver, bronze or Certificate of participation.

   3. Invitation letter to the competition shall be offered if awarded Gold or Silver.

   4. All other participants are welcomed to join the festival in Chicago.

   5. *Additional charges may apply for posting to the respective addresses in Singapore or in the region.

8. Full schedule and Information of the Competition and Festival in Chicago can be found at http://www.cimcusa.org/

9. All payment options are listed on MS WORKS Payment Page. Please note some options may not be available to certain countries.

10. All applications fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

11. All queries shall be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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