Convention 2012 - High School & University Vocal Competition
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Rules

Judging will be conducted by voice faculty from music schools throughout the country, as well as private voice teachers.

• The High School & University Competition has three divisions:
  • HIGH SCHOOL
    • For singers between the ages of 14 and 18 as of May 24, 2012.
      
  • UNDERGRADUATE
    • For singers between the ages of 18 and 25 as of May 24, 2012, with no undergraduate degree as of September 1, 2011.
      
  • GRADUATE
    • For singers under the age of 32 as of May 22, 2012, with an undergraduate degree who are currently enrolled in master's degree program, plan to enroll in a master's degree program, or have completed a master's degree program within two years.

• Live First Round & Second Round
  • Singers will come prepared with 3 contrasting selections (art songs or arias) of their choice, preferably one in a language other than English, at a level appropriate to your vocal development. At least one song must be in English.
  • One of the selections may be a musical theater selection. Please keep in mind that the emphasis of this competition is classical singing. Choose repertoire appropriately.
  • Selections must be performed with piano accompaniment only. No other accompanying instruments are allowed.
  • An accompanist will be provided, but singers are allowed to use their own accompanist if they want.
    • THERE WILL BE NO TIME TO PRACTICE BEFOREHAND WITH THE ACCOMPANIST.
      
  • Singers will present the first selection of their choosing in its entirety. Judges may then ask to hear a portion of a second selection.
  • Singers must bring a list, preferably word processed, with the singer's name and the titles and composers of the three selections. View SAMPLE list.
  • An accompanist will be provided; however, participants may bring their own if they wish.
  • Participation will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once all competition times are filled, registration will be closed.
  • The $75 registration fee for the Live Preliminary Round can be mailed to:
    Classical Singer Magazine
    ATTN: High School Competition
    PO Box 1710
    Draper, Utah 84020
  • Registration fees must be received before participating in the competition.
    
    

    *Students from Canada must be a High School student or a CEGEP student between 14 and 19 years of age on May 24, 2012.