Application Form

10th “Florida Keys” IMC. Fill in Application Form Below

This competition is for all categories, for ages 5-36+ .

Application Dates

Application is open
Closing Application deadline is: September 1, 2026
Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall: November 8, 2026 1:00 PM

Program for Audition

Piano and Strings
Vocal
Composition

NOTE!!!! “Florida Keys” IMC is open to FOLK and WIND instruments. The requirements for the program are the same as Piano and Strings.

Please read the General Rules here and use the application form below.

IMPORTANT: Please review the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy at Carnegie Hall.

PLEASE NOTE: There is an additional fee for the Carnegie Hall Gala Concert. It will be collected for those Winners selected to perform at the Gala Concert. This fee includes: 1 ticket, a printed Diploma, trophy, and 1 photo for the contestant, digital Diploma for teacher, and digital program. The payment button will be available in 5 days after the deadline.

Application Form for Music Competition

About the Contestant

Name*

First

Last

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY

Gender*

Country of Residence*

State (if USA)

Piano, Strings, or Voice Background

Name of Music School/Years of Study*

If you are a Music/Art Student

Teacher's FULL Name*

Teacher's Email*

Short Biography of Contestant*

Include part participation in competitions, festivals, and other public events

Information about Contestant's Program

Category/Age Group*

Contestant's Program for "Florida Keys" IMC*

Include: Composer, Title, Time, and Links.

Required for Carnegie Hall: Is/Are the contestant(s) vaccinated against COVID-19?*

YES

Contestants, Parents, and Guests present proof of vaccination present a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 24 hours of the schedule time. Note: Rules are subject to change, please visit the Carnegie Hall website for latest requirements.

If contestant is invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, an ADDITIONAL FEE for Gala Concert will be required.*

I understand

Parent/Guardian Information for Contestants under 21 years old

Full Name*

Email*

Portrait Photo: Please send a single, high quality professional portrait photo of the Contestant in electronic format to floridakeyscompetition@gmail.com. The Portrait Photo may be use for the Winners Gala Concert brochure or any other purpose of the "Florida Key" IMC.

Consent to use videos/photos/contestant's name for "Florida Keys" IMC

Yes, I agree

By submitting this APPLICATION FORM, I confirm that I have read and agreed to abide by the "Florida Keys" IMC GENERAL PROCEDURE POLICY RULES AND REGULATIONS, WINNERS GALA CONCERT INFORMATION, and "FLORIDA KEYS" IMC PRIVACY POLICY. I certify that the information given on this application form is true and correct. I understand that incomplete applications (including non-compliant video, failure to pay fees, and missing fields in any form) will result in disqualification. I understand the the Application Fees for the "Florida Keys" IMC and Winners Gala Concert are not refundable for any reason. I understand and agree that all decisions made by the panel of judges are final and may not be appealed.

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ATTENTION: After completing this application, please send a single, high quality professional portrait photo with contestant’s FULL NAME, along with a copy of your payment with contestant’s FULL NAME to: floridakeyscompetition@gmail.com

Click on the button to pay for Solo/Concerto/Composition Applications
Click on the button to pay for Duet/Ensemble Applications (Total)
Click on the button to pay for Trio Applications (Total)
Click on the button to pay for Choir/Instrumental Group Applications, 5 - 10 participants (Total)