Chiangmai Ginastera International Music Festival

Online Audition for 2025 concerts


Auditions for 2025 are now open. Apply now!

The purpose of this online audition

  1. To find talented musicians who will perform in CGIMF.
  2. 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.
  3. To deepen relationships with musicians in Chiang Mai.

 

Benefits for successful applicants

  1. CGIMF will offer concerts, master-class at the Payap University in Chiangmai on June 2025.
  2. CGIMF will offer accommodations in Chiang Mai. Rooms for two nights with breakfast.
  3. All performers will receive small fees from the donation box. (Admission to the concert is basically free, but we receive donations.)
  4. 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

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



Application Form