Jury Application Process

First Round: Submission of Required Documents
Applications will be accepted from 24.12.2024 to 15.01.2025. Each application will be carefully reviewed, and applicants will receive an individual email with the results of the first round.

Participation in the second round is optional after receiving the results of the first round. Applicants who do not wish to continue are under no obligation to proceed.

Required Documents for the First Round:

1. Biography
   A comprehensive overview of your professional journey, achievements, and relevant experience.
2. Supporting Documents
   Copies of diplomas, certificates, and other credentials to verify your qualifications.
3. Performance Videos
   Provide YouTube links showcasing your expertise.
4. Work Style Description
   A detailed explanation of your professional standards, priorities, and assessment methods.
5. Teamwork Interpretation
   Your perspective on the concept of teamwork and its importance in professional settings.
6. Conflict Resolution Approaches
   Your strategies for addressing and resolving professional disagreements in collaborative work environments.
7. Artistic Photo
   A high-quality professional photo suitable for publication.

Second Round: Document Verification and Publication of Results

The second stage will be attended by applicants who pass the first stage and wish to continue. This stage includes document verification and the publication of results.

Document Verification Fee:

• A €97 document verification fee will be communicated via individual email, with a payment link provided.
• The fee should be paid immediately upon receiving the first-round results email and no later than January 24, 2025.
• Regardless of the results of the second round, the document verification fee is non-refundable.

• The second round application can be approved or rejected based on the provided information.

Timeline for Both Rounds:

• Applications for the first round: 24.12.2024 to 15.01.2025
• Conclusion of both rounds: 24.01.2025.

• Full results will be announced on: 07.02.2025.

Jury Conditions

1. Jury members must participate in at least two competition editions.
2. Payments are issued within 40 days of competition conclusion.
   This period is needed for the necessary procedures.
3. Payments are processed through PayPal.
4. Each juror earns 10% of participant fees for individuals they evaluate.
5. Jurors evaluate participants grouped by their specialization.
6. In exceptional cases, jury members may evaluate all competition entries based on their industry reputation and receive appropriate compensation.
7. In special cases, if there are very reputable names in the field who would like to be part of our jury, they will have a special approach and will be included immediately without any verification fee or additional requirements.
8. The document verification fee is non-refundable.
9. The commission’s decisions are final and non-appealable unless procedural rules regarding payments are violated.
10. A ten-point system is used for participant evaluations.
11. Each jury comprises up to ten members.

Please note: Participation in the second round does not guarantee selection or application approval.
We reserve the right to select no Jury through this selection Competition if the quality of applications does not meet GICMC values and standards.

Professionals of these instruments are welcome to apply

1. Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass)
2. Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon)
3. Piano
4. Vocal (Classical, Popular, Ethnic)
5. Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French horn, Tuba)
6. Classical Guitar
7. Harp
8. Percussion (Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone)

Please note: While there are no dedicated categories for composition or conducting in the competition, composers and conductors are also warmly encouraged to apply as professional musicians.

Professional and Systemic Requirements

Jury members must:

1. Adhere strictly to competition requirements.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Avoid sharing competition-related data.
4. Refrain from personal contact or correspondence with participants during the competition.
5. Report any competition-related issues to leadership promptly.
6. Work constructively and remain accessible to address committee queries.
7. Provide evaluations with written justifications within deadlines.
8. Note: Non-compliance results in dismissal without compensation.
9. The competition reserves the right to seek damages caused by a jury member’s actions.