Ensemble – World Music

GENERAL ELEGIBILITY 2024

• There is no limit of numbers of candidates from each country.

•Candidates up to 32 years of age are allowed to enter the competition – year of birth: born 1992 or later.

•All entrants are required to provide proof of age and nationality (Passport) when they register at the Coupe Mondiale.

•Ensemble members may be from multiple nationalities.

•For two (2) to five (5) musicians in any formation, minimum one acoustic accordion (e.g., can be multiple accordions, or accordions with other instruments).

•World Music Ensemble is for all acoustic and electronic instruments (including bandoneon, chromatic or diatonic accordion, bisonoric or unisonoric models, with possibility of exchanging during performance) but the candidates must provide their own equipment.

•A piano tuned at A 442 will be provided by the organisers.

•All music must be performed live, no pre recorded or backing tracks will be allowed.

•For full eligibility, please see General Information and Conditions.

•All programs will be checked by the national CIA voting or premier voting member and are subject to approval by the CIA Music Committee.

•The candidate is responsible for their competition program and obeying the rules.

•A contestant photo should be sent along with the entry. Please see this informational page about the requested format for the picture.

•Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stagecraft all being important.

CANDIDATE’S PROGRAM 2024

The candidate must perform:

• Own Choice Program of concert music consisting of at least two (2) pieces with contrasting character.

•It can include any popular, folk, rock, jazz, Latino or any other genre of traditional or modern entertainment music. Performance must be in an Entertainment style. Using classical music material and themes, arranged and performed in entertainment style are allowed.

•Marking will take into consideration program choice, level of playing and ensemble work.

•Playing time: maximum 20 minutes.

PRIZES AND AWARDS 2024

• Cash Prizes

•All candidates will receive a Diploma of Participation.

•National member associations are requested to offer concerts or a tour for the 1st Prize Winners.

•All winners must be present in person at the Awards Ceremony in appropriate attire suitable for press coverage and publicity appearances. In case of absence, the prize may be accepted by a delegate of their country or the Diplomas will be mailed by the Secretariat.