2021 Winter Music Competition
2021 WINTER MUSIC COMPETITION MARCH 2021 PERFORMER OF THE MONTH $100 PRIZE
Entries: February 1 – 15
Submit your video recordings for FREE.
If you are approved by the judges to pass pre-screening, you can participate in the final round.
SCHEDULE
February 1 – March 10
| Free Entries: | February 1 – 15 |
| Pre-screening: | February 16 – 20 |
| Final Round Applications: | February 21 – 25 |
| Judging: | February 26 – March 9 |
| Prizes and Recognition Announcement: | March 10 |
ELIGIBILITY
The 2021 Winter Music Competition is open to singers, instrumentalists, and ensembles of all ages and nationalities. All musical instruments, including piano, string instruments, wind instruments, and percussion, and music pieces or movements from composers born in the winter month of December, January, or February will be accepted. These composers include but are not limited to Mozart, Beethoven, Handel, Schubert, and Mendelssohn.
AGES
Musicians of all ages are encouraged to apply, especially young children who may not have much experience but are enthusiastic about sharing their musical abilities.
CATEGORIES
- Singers
- Instrumentalists
- Ensembles
Depending on the number and variety of applicants, we reserve the right to adjust the above categories accordingly.
PRE-SCREENING
- You must perform a music piece or movement from a composer born in the winter month of December, January, or February.
- Please fill out the appropriate 2021 Winter Music Competition Application Form below:
- Solo Winter Application Form
- Duet Winter Application Form
- Trio Winter Application Form
- Quartet+ Winter Application Form
FINAL ROUND
- If you are approved by the judges to pass pre-screening, you will receive an email invitation with instructions on how to apply to the final round.
- Keep in mind that the performance video you submit for the pre-screening round will be evaluated again for the final round.
- Please do not be disheartened if you do not advance to the final round, as we receive applications from many talented musicians and can only approve a limited number to advance to the final round. Keep trying and never give up!
- If you advance to the final round and grant us permission, you are guaranteed to be featured on our YouTube channel: Charleston International Music Competition.
JUDGING
- Five qualified judges will evaluate your pre-screening and final round applications. Please note that the decision of our judges is final and cannot be appealed.
PRIZES
- Each category has multiple prizes.
- Our judges may award additional special prizes and recognition.
- Winners and their music teachers will receive personalized diplomas, their portrait photo and music biography will be published on the results page of our website, and their performance will be shared on our YouTube channel: Charleston International Music Competition.
- All finalists will also be eligible for the March 2021 Performer of the Month $100 Prize.