2025 PROGRAMBIMFA offers an intensive schedule (click to open) focusing on close student-faculty collaboration through individual study and ensemble performance. It includes:
- 4 or more individual lessons and master classes with world-renowned teachers
- Chamber music and ensemble coaching
- Opportunities to participate in Masterclass Series and Lectures.
- Festival pass to observe all master classes, individual teaching, chamber ensemble coaching, and activities
- Free admission to all concerts by artist-faculty, acclaimed artists and festival participants
- Multiple opportunities for public performance by individual festival participants and selected ensembles in Gala Concert, Young Artists' Concerts and Noon Showcase
- Eligibility to enter the Solo Piano Competition (Junior & Senior divisions) and Chamber Music/Ensemble Competition; winners to be presented in the Gala Finale Concert and future festival concert series
SOLO PIANO & CHAMBER/ENSEMBLE COMPETITIONS The BIMFA Competitions offer students special challenges and opportunities for public recognition. Participants must be fully registered students of the festival to enter:
1st Prize: $300 award. Additional opportunities include a Winner's Recital and presentation in Festival Concert Series performances in future seasons
2nd Prize: $200 award
3rd Prize: $100 award
BEIJING CULTURAL EXCURSIONS (8/18-8/20) The historic city Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and the country's cultural, political and transportation center. Geographically located in the northern part of China, Beijing is an ancient city with a long cultural history and the second largest Chinese city with a population of more than 11 million. Served as the capital for four Chinese dynasties - Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing, Beijing possesses unparalleled scenic and historical sites that inspire exploration leading to better understanding of Chinese history, culture and the arts, and was the host city for the 2008 Olympic Games. As a special part of the cultural experience, BIMFA will organize to include a 3-day Beijing Cultural Excursions from the following list:
- The Great Wall of China
- Forbidden City (Palace Museum) & Tiananmen Square
- Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven
- Hutong Tour & Drum Tower
*The 2025 BIMFA program fees are inclusive of all excursion site entrance admission, local transportation, local tour guides and translators, accommodation, as well as airport transfers.
2025 PROGRAM FEES Program Fees for International Student $3400 USD; Full Student Program (8/8-8/20) including 3-day Beijing Cultural Excursions. Full student program fees are inclusive of deposit, tuition, room & board, practice facility, solo piano & chamber-ensemble competitions, festival pass to all festival activities, concert-series admission, practice facilities, local transportation & airport transfers, and the 3-day Beijing cultural excursions.
Program Fees for International Auditor & Parent $1700 USD; Full Auditor & Parent Program (8/8-8/20) including 3-day Beijing Cultural Excursions. Full auditor/parent fees are inclusive of deposit, room & board, festival pass to all festival activities, concert-series admission, local transportation & airport transfers, and the 3-day Beijing cultural excursions.
*Auditor/Parent only need to fill out Application Form for Auditor & Accompanying Parent with the required deposit.
FLIGHT, VISA & TRAVEL INFORMATION
Important Notice
Direct and connecting flight services to Beijing from the U.S. include Air China, Continental, United, American, Delta, China Eastern Airline, Korean Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airline, Air Canada and others. Please consult with your local travel agency for more details.
Participants are fully responsible for their own airfare, passport costs, Chinese visa fees, medical and travel insurance and other personal expenses. If you have travel-related questions and need assistance, please contact us by email: info@bimfa.org
Chinese Entry Visa is required for most foreign citizens visiting China, please contact and consult Chinese embassy and consulates in your own country. If you reside and wish to apply on your own in the United States, please refer to the following links:
https://cova.mfa.gov.cn/qzCoCommonController.do?show&pageId=001&locale=en_US
We also have a travel agent who can help you to obtain a Chinese visa with nominal fees. Please inquiry by email: info@bimfa.org
