| Invitation to participate 2026-2027 Canadian International Music Competition 7th Edition (CIMC Online Competition) The Largest Music Competition in Canada & North America You could be the next prize winner! All instruments (including voice, musical theatre, composition, conducting, music cover) All Ages are welcome Solo, Ensemble, Choir, Orchestra All Genres of music (Classical, Jazz, Pop, Contemporary, Ethnic and Traditional) DEADLINE: 19 December 2026 Free choice of Music Accepting applications Worldwide Why participate in CIMC? ”CIMC stands out as a competition committed to fairness and meaningful evaluation. We carefully assess competitors by considering both their age and experience. This approach ensures that participants compete with peers who have a similar length of training and comparable backgrounds. We recognize that competing against someone of the same age but with significantly more experience can be disheartening and counterproductive. At CIMC, we go the extra mile to guarantee that our evaluations are equitable and relevant, taking into account each musician’s duration of study and overall experience.” Dear Musical Colleagues, Teachers, and Music students, We would like to invite you and your students to participate in this challenging yet supportive competition. Students and young musicians worldwide are invited to apply. We are now inviting participants of all ages, levels, and all instruments, voice, composition & conducting. There is no age limit. The genres of music accepted include classical, jazz, contemporary, pop and traditional music. We accept applications for solo, duo, trio, and group ensembles performance for all instruments, as well as choir and orchestra. Accepting performance, composition, music production and music cover applications. We accept video links (Youtube or Vimeo) of recordings of performances of participants. No time limit for the duration of the piece. One piece of music (one piece in one single movement, or one movement from a large scale work such as a sonata or concerto) per application. Application Deadline: 19 December 2026 (23:59:59 Eastern Time) Video Submission Deadline: 19 December 2026 (23:59:59 Eastern Time) without late fee penalty A late fee will be accessed after the deadline. Absolute Video Submission Deadline: 21 December 2026 (23:59:59 Eastern Time) with late fee penalty Judging Period: 24 December 2025 to 6th January 2027 ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS: 17th January 2027 Competition Results will be posted on our website http://cimconline.com Selected winners will be notified for concert portrait and biography submission PRIZES and AWARDS Winners will receive medals by post and certificates online Top Prize winners will be featured on our competition website with a concert portrait, biography, and their prize winning video. Special trophies for top prize winners Certificate of recognition of teachers RULES & REGULATIONS Categories: Instrumental – All instruments (Piano, String instruments, Brass & Woodwind, Harp, Accordion, Ukulele, Guitar, Mandolin, Organ, Harpsichord, Percussion and any orchestral instrument), Voice /singing, Musical Theatre, Ethnic & Traditional Instruments, Musical Covers, Conducting, Composition, Music Arrangement Accepting Solo, Duo, Trio, Quartet, Ensembles, Choirs, Orchestras Genres: Classical, Jazz & Pop, Ethnic & traditional music FREE CHOICE OF MUSIC – No limitation of duration Participants can submit a public link of a YouTube or Vimeo video recording of their performance. *One piece of music per application (One movement of a large scale work (such as a sonata or a concerto) For more information regarding competition registration, rules and awards selection can be found at http://cimconline.com We look forward to seeing great results from all the participants. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly at cimconline.com@gmail.com In the meantime, we wish you a wonderful musical journey while remaining safe and healthy! Sincerely, Canadian Online Music Competition Administrative Committee Celebrate your Musicianship! Make 2026 and 2027 a Musically Memorable Year! |
