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Frequently Asked Questions
The Canadian International Music Competition would like to warmly congratulate all the winners and participants!
Over the past five editions, we have been honored to welcome exceptional students and musicians from around the world. Their dedication, talent, and perseverance have brought beauty, inspiration, and joy to our global music community.
We are deeply grateful for the invaluable support of teachers, mentors, and families whose unwavering guidance has nurtured the artistic growth of these young musicians. Their encouragement has played a vital role in shaping each performance, and we recognize that behind every success is a network of care, knowledge, and belief.
Participants have joined us from North America, including Canada, the United States, and Guam. From Europe, we’ve heard outstanding talent from Armenia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Asia has been beautifully represented by musicians from China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. From Oceania, we’ve had wonderful participants from Australia and New Zealand.
To all the musicians, teachers, and supporters who have been part of the Canadian International Music Competition over these past five years — thank you. Your artistry, commitment, and spirit have helped create a meaningful and vibrant platform for musical excellence. We look forward to many more years of celebrating your achievements.
Here are some frequently asked questions.
(A) How are the various categories divided?
The categories are divided as such:
I. Artist - for professional artist level musicians / performers (adults)
2. Young Artists - for young musicians who are aspiring towards the path of a professional artist
3. Junior Performers - young student who are on their track towards Young Artists
4. Rising Stars - all ages (balanced in level between age, duration of study, experience, training) that is consistent with the normal / standard progression of musical learning
5. Budding Stars - very young beginner students aged 6 years and under
We hope this explanation helps to elucidate the questions about category division.
(B) How are the various levels of Awards and Medals partitioned?
Absolute First Prize = 98% or more = Platinum Medal (Absolute Distinction)
Top First Prize = 95-97% = Platinum Medal (High Distinction)
First Prize = 90-94% = Gold Medal (Distinction)
Second Prize = 85-89% = Silver Medal (Very Good)
Third Prize = 80-84% = Bronze Medal (Good)
Honorary Mention = 75-79% = Recognition of Effort and Participation
(C) As a winner, what prize / prizes will I be receiving?
Absolute First Prize Winner = 98% or more = Platinum Medal & Electronic Certificate
Top First Prize Winner = 95-97% = Platinum Medal & Electronic Certificate
First Prize Winner = 90-94% = Gold Medal & Electronic Certificate
Second Prize Winner = 85-89% = Silver Medal & Electronic Certificate
Third Prize Winner = 80-84% = Bronze Medal & Electronic Certificate
Honorary Mention Recipient = 75-79% = Electronic Certificate
Teacher of prize winning students = Electronic Certificate of Recognition
(D) Why are the categories organized in this way?
The Fundamental Philosophy behind this unique way of assessment
CIMC holds a very unique philosophy. We hope to challenge musicians (of all ages) in a manner that is reasonable yet challenging and meaningful - by taking into account the age, level (duration of study), individual background and experience of the developing musician.
We might all have seen cases where in certain competitions, competitors are classified exclusively by age (without acknowledging the background, duration of study). As a result, the comparison is not really meaningful or fair.
We hope to create a different format of evaluation, with the goal to fully challenge yet to inspire. To celebrate and recognize achievement that is attainable, which hopefully spurs artistic and personal development to the next level.
(E) When will winners receive their certificates and medals?
Immediately after announcing the results - our team is processing the certificates and they will be sent electronically to our participants within 14 working days.
Medals are in production as soon as we know the results. As soon as we receive them, they will be mailed out to our prize winners.
Should you have any other questions, please write to us at
[email protected]
and we would be happy to answer your questions.
Thank you for your support and participation!
Musically yours,
CIMC Committee
Over the past five editions, we have been honored to welcome exceptional students and musicians from around the world. Their dedication, talent, and perseverance have brought beauty, inspiration, and joy to our global music community.
We are deeply grateful for the invaluable support of teachers, mentors, and families whose unwavering guidance has nurtured the artistic growth of these young musicians. Their encouragement has played a vital role in shaping each performance, and we recognize that behind every success is a network of care, knowledge, and belief.
Participants have joined us from North America, including Canada, the United States, and Guam. From Europe, we’ve heard outstanding talent from Armenia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Asia has been beautifully represented by musicians from China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. From Oceania, we’ve had wonderful participants from Australia and New Zealand.
To all the musicians, teachers, and supporters who have been part of the Canadian International Music Competition over these past five years — thank you. Your artistry, commitment, and spirit have helped create a meaningful and vibrant platform for musical excellence. We look forward to many more years of celebrating your achievements.
Here are some frequently asked questions.
(A) How are the various categories divided?
The categories are divided as such:
I. Artist - for professional artist level musicians / performers (adults)
2. Young Artists - for young musicians who are aspiring towards the path of a professional artist
3. Junior Performers - young student who are on their track towards Young Artists
4. Rising Stars - all ages (balanced in level between age, duration of study, experience, training) that is consistent with the normal / standard progression of musical learning
5. Budding Stars - very young beginner students aged 6 years and under
We hope this explanation helps to elucidate the questions about category division.
(B) How are the various levels of Awards and Medals partitioned?
Absolute First Prize = 98% or more = Platinum Medal (Absolute Distinction)
Top First Prize = 95-97% = Platinum Medal (High Distinction)
First Prize = 90-94% = Gold Medal (Distinction)
Second Prize = 85-89% = Silver Medal (Very Good)
Third Prize = 80-84% = Bronze Medal (Good)
Honorary Mention = 75-79% = Recognition of Effort and Participation
(C) As a winner, what prize / prizes will I be receiving?
Absolute First Prize Winner = 98% or more = Platinum Medal & Electronic Certificate
Top First Prize Winner = 95-97% = Platinum Medal & Electronic Certificate
First Prize Winner = 90-94% = Gold Medal & Electronic Certificate
Second Prize Winner = 85-89% = Silver Medal & Electronic Certificate
Third Prize Winner = 80-84% = Bronze Medal & Electronic Certificate
Honorary Mention Recipient = 75-79% = Electronic Certificate
Teacher of prize winning students = Electronic Certificate of Recognition
(D) Why are the categories organized in this way?
The Fundamental Philosophy behind this unique way of assessment
CIMC holds a very unique philosophy. We hope to challenge musicians (of all ages) in a manner that is reasonable yet challenging and meaningful - by taking into account the age, level (duration of study), individual background and experience of the developing musician.
We might all have seen cases where in certain competitions, competitors are classified exclusively by age (without acknowledging the background, duration of study). As a result, the comparison is not really meaningful or fair.
We hope to create a different format of evaluation, with the goal to fully challenge yet to inspire. To celebrate and recognize achievement that is attainable, which hopefully spurs artistic and personal development to the next level.
(E) When will winners receive their certificates and medals?
Immediately after announcing the results - our team is processing the certificates and they will be sent electronically to our participants within 14 working days.
Medals are in production as soon as we know the results. As soon as we receive them, they will be mailed out to our prize winners.
Should you have any other questions, please write to us at
[email protected]
and we would be happy to answer your questions.
Thank you for your support and participation!
Musically yours,
CIMC Committee