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Competition Categories
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[ A , Mixed Choir ]
A1, Open Category (No Age Limit)
A2, Youth Category (For ages 19 and below)
[ B, Female Chorus ]
B1, Open Category (No Age Limit)
B2, Youth Category (For ages 19 and below)
[ D, Male Chorus ]
D1, Open Category (No Age Limit)
D2, Youth Category (For ages 19 and below)
Rules and Guidelines for Categories A/B/D:
• One original choral composition/arrangement from choir's home country or its cultural region;
• One original composition/arrangement NOT from choir's home country or its cultural region;
• One freely chosen choral piece.
• Minimum 1 song to be sung a capella.
• The total singing time for 3 songs must not exceed 15 minutes for Open Category and 12 minutes for Youth category .
• There should be a minimum of 20 singers in the choir excluding conductor and/or accompanists. |
[ C, Children's Choir (For ages 13 and below) ]
Rules and Guidelines for Category C:
- One original choral composition/arrangement from choir's home country or its cultural region;
- One original choral composition/arrangement NOT from choir's home country or its cultural region;
- The total singing time for both songs must not exceed 8 minutes.
- There should be a minimum of 30 singers in the choir excluding conductor and/or accompanists.
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[ F, Folklore (No age limit) ]
F1, Folklore A cappella
F2, Folklore with Accompaniment
Two choral arrangements of folk songs from choir's home country or its cultural region should be sung. National costumes are welcomed.
Rules and Guidelines for Category F:
- Both songs should be sung a capella for Category F1.
- Pieces may be accompanied by piano or by any traditional instruments for Category F2.
- The total singing time for both songs must not exceed 8 minutes.
- There should be a minimum of 25 singers in the choir excluding conductor and/or accompanists.
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Please refer to "FESTIVAL PACKAGE FEES" for registration fees for
each competition category. |
Criteria for evaluation :
- Musicality (Interpretation, expression, style)
- Technical competency (Intonation, rhythm, diction, dynamics)
- Tone quality
- 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.
Adjudication :
An internationally renowned panel of adjudicators from various countries will adjudicate the competition. |
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