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Categories:
Category A: Mixed Choir (SATB/SAB/ATB)
A1, Open Category (No Age Limit)
A2, Youth Category (For ages 19 and below)
Category B: Equal Voices Choir (SSA)
B1, Open Category (No Age Limit)
B2, Youth Category (For ages 19 and below)Category C: Children Choir
(For ages 13 and below)
Category D: Equal Voices Choir (TTB)
D1, Open Category (No Age Limit)
D2, Youth Category (For ages 19 and below)
Category F: Folklore (No age limit)
F1, Folklore A cappella
F2, Folklore with Accompaniment |
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Rules and Guidelines:
For Categories A/B/D:
1. One original choral composition/arrangement from choir's home country or its cultural region;
2. One original composition/arrangement NOT from choir's home country or its cultural region;
3. One freely chosen choral piece;
4. Minimum 1 song to be sung a capella;
5. The total singing time for 3 songs must not exceed 15 minutes for Open Category and 12 minutes for Youth category;
6. There should be a minimum of 20 singers in the choir excluding conductor and/or accompanists.
For Category C:
1. One original choral composition/arrangement from choir's home country or its cultural region;
2. One original choral composition/arrangement NOT from choir's home country or its cultural region;
3. The total singing time for both songs must not exceed 8 minutes;
4. There should be a minimum of 30 singers in the choir excluding conductor and/or accompanists.
For Category F:
1. Two choral arrangements of folk songs from choir's home country or its cultural region should be sung. National costumes are welcome;
2. Both songs should be sung a capella for Category F1;
3. Pieces may be accompanied by piano or by any traditional instruments for Category F2;
4. The total singing time for both songs must not exceed 8 minutes;
5. There should be a minimum of 20 singers in the choir excluding conductor and/or accompanists.
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Choirs competing in Category C are NOT allowed to compete in the Youth Category of A, B or D. |
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Choirs competing in categories with age limits must strictly adhere to them. The organizers reserve the right to check the age of singers. |
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No competition pieces are to be repeated. |
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All competition pieces subjected to approval by the artistic committee. |
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Only live accompaniments are allowed. The use of any kind of playback or soundtrack is strictly prohibited. |
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Original compositions by composers born in the 20th century are to be performed in the original key. Unless otherwise stated by the composers in written instruction. |
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Choirs singing in the transposed keys for the earlier works should inform the festival office in advance, with clear indication on scores upon submission. |
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Singing time during the competition is to be strictly observed. 5% of the total points will be penalized for exceeding the singing time stated in the rules. |
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All choirs to submit 7 sets of original scores to the organiser, 6 copies will be returned to groups after competition and 1 copy will be retained by the festival office for archive. Photocopied scores of published works will not be accepted. |
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Unauthorized audio/visual recording during competitions and concerts is strictly prohibited. |
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No acoustic checks are allowed prior to the competition. |
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Decisions of the adjudicators are final. No further correspondence shall be entertained. |
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JUDGING CRITERIA
Criteria for evaluation:
1.Musicality (Interpretation, expression, style)
2.Technical Competency (Intonation, rhythm, diction, dynamics)
3.Tone Quality
4.Overall Artistic Impression
Note: If an actual performance exceeds the limit of allocated performance time as set for the category, 5% of the total score of the choir will be deducted for every 15 seconds exceeded. |
