Any change of an entered selection after the original application has been submitted is allowed but, must be in the same category group as the original selection choice.

Time changes are NOT allowed, unless in the case of an emergency.  If the change request is approved by the IMA board,, the change will be made and the contestant will be charged a rescheduling fee of $20. 

Yes, page turners are allowed.

Contestants may warm up before beginning their selection, (i.e. a scale, arpeggio, chords, etc.).  It is best not to use any part of their contest selection as a warm up.

Directions to the contest are available on the first page of our website and also available form your teacher.

Contestants cannot use photocopies of published music that is currently available.

The use of audio or video recorders is permitted to record your own performance or to record your students' performance.  You must have prior written permission to record any other contestant.  Audio or video recorders are instructional tools for your own personal use. Recordings will not be accepted as criterion regarding the judging.

No, duets do not need to be memorized.