GMIC Regulations & Guidelines
Categories & Levels
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Beginner (performer who has possessed basic skills of playing, the age of participants is restricted to 8 years old inclusive);
Foundation (performer who presents Initial – Grade 2 ABRSM/Trinity repertoire or repertoire of an equal complexity);
Intermediate (performer who is presents Grade 3 – Grade 5 ABRSM/Trinity repertoire or repertoire of an equal complexity);
Advanced (performer who is presents Grade 6 – Grade 8 ABRSM/Trinity repertoire or repertoire of an equal complexity);
Superior (performer who is presents ATCL/LTCL Performance Diplomas ABRSM/Trinity repertoire or repertoire of an equal complexity)
Adult (performer who is aged above 18 y/o regardless of the level and is not a professional musician)
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Beginner (4 – 8y/o);
Foundation (9 – 11y/o);
Intermediate (12 – 14y/o);
Advanced (15 – 17y/o);
Superior (18y/o and above);
Adult (18 y/o or above, who is not being a professional musician)
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Junior (the oldest performer of the ensemble is 11y/o or below)
Senior (the oldest performer of the ensemble is 12y/o or above)
Program Requirements
Contestants are required to prepare 1 or 2 pieces for the Qualification Rounds and the Grand Final (if nominated).
Solo Categories
Beginner Level
Solo Piano and Solo Instrumental (except Drums): 2 pieces of contestant’s choice
Solo Voice and Instrumental (Drums only): 1 piece of contestant’s choice
Foundation Level
Solo Piano and Solo Instrumental (except Drums): 1 or 2 pieces of contestant’s choice
Solo Voice and Instrumental (Drums only): 1 piece of contestant’s choice
Intermediate Level
All Categories: 1 piece of contestant’s choice
Advanced Level
All Categories: 1 piece of contestant’s choice
Superior Level
All Categories: 1 piece of contestant’s choice
Adult Level
All Categories: 1 piece of the contestant’s choice
Ensemble Category:
May include small classical ensembles or rock & pop bands consisting of 2 – 5 contestants.
The ensemble may be composed entirely of school-aged participants or include an adult accompanist.
For participation in the Ensemble Category, each ensemble/band should prepare one piece of contestants’ choice.
Guidelines
Bahrain-based Participants
Must perform in-person at Harmony Music Center for both Qualification Rounds and Grand Final.
Overseas Participants
Must perform LIVE through Zoom from their institutions or homes for both Qualification Rounds and Grand Final.
Participants from the same country will be scheduled consecutively for easier organization.
Pre-recorded video performance required from overseas contestants by the specified deadline.
Grand Final Performance
Participants may choose to perform the same piece as in the Qualification Round or a different one.
No extra points for selecting a different piece, but in case of a tie, the higher rank goes to the performer with new material.
Categories
Include classical and rock & pop performances.
Accompaniment and Backing Tracks
Live accompaniment or high-quality backing track allowed for Instrumental and Voice Categories.
Backing track permitted for Beginner Level Piano Category; no duets with the teacher.
Performance Requirement
All performances in each category must be done from memory.
Contestants may be moved to an appropriate level if chosen repertoire doesn't align.
Awards for Each Level and Category
1st Prize: Certificate and Gold Medal
2nd Prize: Certificate and Silver Medal
3rd Prize: Certificate and Bronze Medal
International Contestant Awards
Awards will be sent via the Post Office.