CATEGORY 4: Voice Contest (Pop, Opera, Musical Singers)
HTC Vocal contest is open to school students and young adults of all nationalities and countries.
Participant may choose one, two or three songs from the following repertoire categories
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- Classical repertoire (Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary periods)
- Folk/Traditional
- Broadway/Musical Theatre/Jazz
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Opera aria
Participants are required to submit video recording of recent performance for the audition.
Eligibility:
We invite school students and young adults to participate in the contest.
Multiple winner will be chosen in each of the following age groups:
ELEMENTARY
Ages 8 and Under
Maximum time for the Competition: 5 minutes
JUNIOR
Ages 9 – 12
(2nd/+ contestants may be younger) Maximum time for the Competition: 7 minutes
INTERMEDIATE
Ages 13 – 17
(2nd/+ contestants may be younger) Maximum time for the Competition: 7 minutes
SENIOR
Ages 18 and 32
(2nd/+ contestants may be younger) Maximum time for the Competition: 8 minutes
Awards:
Winners will perform on July 30th.
Scholarship, Judges’s favorite Award Trophy, Judges’ Distinction Award Trophy and other special awards may be granted based on judges recommendations.
Judges:
A panel of qualified judges will evaluate audition materials. All judges are independent, their students are not allowed to apply this season.
How to Apply:
To apply for the contest participants must submit:
– Completed online Application Form.
– DVD recording or a link to YouTube video of their performance.
– A biography of applicant in MS Word format (not exceed 150 words). Include past participation in the competitions, festivals and other public events. Portrait photo in electronic format, yo be used for the competition brochure printing.
– Biography and photo should be e-mailed to [email protected].
– Application fee.
Application Deadline :
Application materials acceptance will be closed by the end of the day on June 15th, 2023.
Application Fee:
Application Fee for solo performers is $150.
Application Fee for Duo and Trio is $80 per Ensemble Member.
Application Fee are not refundable.
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CATEGORY 4: Voice Contest (Pop, Opera, Musical Singers)
1. SOLO: OWN CHOICE OF SINGING STYLE.
2. GROUP CHOIR: OWN CHOICE OF SINGING STYLE
3. All contestants shall send in a video in lieu of a live performance.
PREPARATORY
• Ages 6 and Under
• Maximum time for the Competition: 4 minutes
ELEMENTARY
• Ages 6 – 8
• Maximum time for the Competition: 5 minutes
JUNIOR
• Ages 9 – 12
• Maximum time for the Competition: 7 minutes
INTERMEDIATE
• Ages 13 – 17
• Maximum time for the Competition: 7 minutes
SENIOR
• Ages 18 – 32
• Maximum time for the Competition: 8 minutes