Auditions for 2025 are now open. Apply now!
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The purpose of this online audition
- To find talented musicians who will perform in CGIMF.
- To have performers and their families enjoy their journey to Chiang Mai. We will
do our best to make your stay in Chiang Mai enjoyable. - To deepen relationships with musicians in Chiang Mai.
Benefits for successful applicants
- CGIMF will offer concerts, master-class at the Payap University in Chiangmai on June 2025.
- CGIMF will offer accommodations in Chiang Mai. Rooms for two nights with breakfast.
- All performers will receive small fees from the donation box. (Admission to the concert is basically free, but we receive donations.)
- A select number of successful applicants will be given the opportunity to perform in Vietnam and Europe.
- CGIMF will not cover travel expenses.
- The concert venue, performance style and program, performance schedule, rehearsal schedule, etc will be announced later.
- There are enough pianos to practice on!
Terms
Musicians of all nationalities can participate without an age limit.
- Junior A Category: 9 years old or younger as of January 1, 2025
- Junior B Category: from 10 to 12 years old as of January 1, 2025
- Junior C Category: from 13 to 15 years old as of January 1, 2025
- Open Category: 16 years old or older as of January 1, 2025
Repertoire: Required to submit a YouTube link to a performance video.
Participants of all categories can choose the pieces of music to perform in the video.
* The performance in the video does not have to be memorized.
Recording duration and application fee for each category
- Junior A, B Category
Maximum duration 5 min
Application fee 1,800THB (approximately 50 USD) - Junior C Category
Maximum duration 10 min
Application fee 2,500THB (approximately 70 USD) - Open Category
Maximum duration 20 min
Application fee 3,500THB (approximately 100 USD)- Groups (duos, chambers, choirs) can apply using the name of a single representative.
Notice: The application fee must be paid for the number of participants, but with a 30% discount. For example: Five-member chamber group in the open category: 3,500THB × 5 × 70% - Participants residing in Chiang Mai receive a 50% discount on the application fee.
Notice: CGIMFT will not offer accommodation and travel expenses. - All participants will receive comments from the judges on their submitted videos
- Deadline for applications is December 31, 2024
- Audition results will be announced on January 31, 2025
- Groups (duos, chambers, choirs) can apply using the name of a single representative.
Payment Method
Once you have paid your fees, please make sure to attach a copy (or screenshot) of your receipt to your application form.
Bank transfer
Bank Name: Bangkok Bank Account Name: The Chiangmai Youth
Philharmonic Band and Symphony Orchestra Foundation
Account: 531-0-68179-5 Swift Code: BKKBTHBK
Paypal
cmekara@hotmail.com