14th WORLD OPEN CHOIR COMPETITION

RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN «CHOIR» NOMINATION 2023

SCHEDULE

The competition is completely online and is held annually. Applications are accepted 365 days a year. The competitor selects one of three editions and sends an application.

SPRING EDITION
Application deadline is March 15th. Announcement of the results on April 05.

SUMMER EDITION
Acceptance of applications until June 1. Announcement of the results on June 15.

AUTUMN EDITION
Application deadline is December 1th. Announcement of the results on December 15th.

PROGRAM

Competition program of the participant’s choice. The program does not have to be performed by heart. The number of performed composition is not limited.

PARTICIPANTS

Choirs from all over the world are invited to participate in the competition. Choir’s age category is defined by average age of all participants, without illustrator and concertmaster.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

All the compositions must be performed a cappella, except for I, IX category, where the program can be performed with instrumental accompaniment. Compositions from the program must be, at least, in two voices, except for I, IX category.

MIXED CHOIR

I category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
II category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
III category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
IV category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
V category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
VI category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
VII category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
VIII category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

FEMALE CHOIR

IX category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
X category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
XI category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
XII category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
XIII category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
XIV category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
XV category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
XVI category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

MALE CHOIR

IX category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
X category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
XI category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
XII category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
XIII category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
XIV category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
XV category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
XVI category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

SPIRITUAL MUSIC

All the compositions must be performed a cappella.

MIXED CHOIR

XVII category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
XVIII category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
XIX category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
XX category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXI category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXII category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXIII category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXIV category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

FEMALE CHOIR

XXV category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXVI category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXVII category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXVIII category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXIX category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXX category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXXI category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXXII category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

MALE CHOIR

XXV category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXVI category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXVII category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXVIII category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXIX category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXX category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXXI category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXXII category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

WORLD MUSIC

The program can be performed: a) a cappella, b) with “live” musical accompaniment, c) using a backing track (using a phonogram is not allowed).

MIXED CHOIR

XXXIII category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXXIV category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXXV category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXXVI category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXXVII category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXXVIII category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXXIX category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
XL category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

FEMALE CHOIR

XLI category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
XLII category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
XLIII category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
XLIV category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
XLV category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
XLVI category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
XLVII category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
XLVIII category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

MALE CHOIR

XLI category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
XLII category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
XLIII category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
XLIV category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
XLV category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
XLVI category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
XLVII category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
XLVIII category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

TRADITIONAL MUSIC

The program can be performed: a) a cappella, b) with “live” musical accompaniment, c) using a backing track (using a phonogram is not allowed).

MIXED CHOIR

XLIX category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
L category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
LI category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
LII category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
LIII category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
LIV category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
LV category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
LVI category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

FEMALE CHOIR

LVII category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
LVIII category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
LIX category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
LX category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXI category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXII category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXIII category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXIV category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

MALE CHOIR

LVII category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
LVIII category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
LIX category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
LX category – born in 2005 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXI category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXII category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXIII category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXIV category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

OPERA MUSIC

Competition program can be performed with instrumental accompaniment (any use of electrical instruments/devices or playback are not allowed).

MIXED CHOIR

LXV category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXVI category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXVII category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXVIII category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXIX category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXX category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXXI category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXXII category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

FEMALE CHOIR

LXXIII category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXXIV category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXXV category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXXVI category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXXVII category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXXVIII category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXXIX category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXXX category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

MALE CHOIR

LXXIII category – born in 2013 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXXIV category – born in 2011 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXXV category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXXVI category – born in 2006 and younger up to 7 minutes
LXXVII category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXXVIII category – born in 2000 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXXIX category – born in 1997 and younger up to 10 minutes
LXXX category – born in 1996 and older up to 10 minutes

CHOIR CONDUCTOR

Video recording can be made:

from choir. Camera must be directed to conductor, and a part of choir must be seen.
from left or right sides of the choir. Camera must be directed to conductor and a part of the choir must be seen.

From an choir recording only a video camera may not reflect the normal sound of the choir. The sound can be recorded using external recording equipment and synchronized with the video.

JUNIOR

LXXXV category – born in 2006 and younger – up to 12 minutes

SENIOR

LXXXVI category – born in 2005 and older – up to 12 minutes

MASTER – PREMIO

2 ROUNDS: JUNIOR – 18 years or younger and SENIOR – 19 years or older RULES…

VIDEO RECORDING

Participants’ video performance is recorded entirely without cutting a video (without interrupting the camera).

Turn on the camera,
As proof that the video recording is intended solely for the competition:

оne of the members or conductor of the ensemble pronounces the name of the choir, in which category they participate, the name of the competition (for example, “Allegro” choir, ____ category and this video is for the WORLD OPEN Online Music competition),
Perform the program,
Turn off the camera,
Stopping the video camera during the entire recording is not allowed,
The choir members and the conductor must be visible on the video

Recording must be sent in Mp4 format. Convert the video through our converter DETAILS

Best way to record a video DETAILS

APPLICATION

Participant is required to send the following documents:

Filled in Online Application form,
Video recording in Mp4 format,
Identity document and date of birth (for conductor),

Scanned list of members with their years of birth, verified by the institution they are representing (for choir),
Payment Confirmation.

Total maximum size of all files – 100 MB. Detailed instructions for OnLine application DETAILS

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

Participants (category CHOIR CONDUCTOR) pay a fee of 30 euros. Choir pay a fee of 30 euros (from a choir) THIS PAGE

INTERNATIONAL JURY

Work of the Jury is regulated by special Rules. Jury members are to be elected out of renowned music pedagogues, as well as performing artists, conductors and chamber musicians.

Competitors are qualified according to the average grade point of evaluations by the Jury. Number of awards (prizes) is not limited.

GOLD AWARD/ LAUREATE FIRST PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 90 – 100 points.

Participant’s performance level:

Performance level: GRANDE PERFORMER (99 – 100),

Performance level: CONCERT PERFORMER (96 – 98,99),

Performance level: VIRTUOSO PERFORMER (93 – 95,99),

Performance level: EXCELLENT PERFORMER (90 – 92,99).

SILVER AWARD/ LAUREATE SECOND PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 80 – 89,99 points.

Performance level: EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMER (85 – 89,99),

Performance level: PROMISING PERFORMER (80 – 84,99).

BRONZE AWARD/ LAUREATE THIRD PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 70 – 79,99 points.

Performance level: PERSPECTIVE PERFORMER

DIPLOMA – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 65 – 69,99 points.

Choir, who won first prize, with the best placement in competition discipline will be awarded with Diploma Online Music Champion of the World.

Choir who is awarded with Diploma “Online Music Champion of the World” participates in Masters Finals. Jury selects Absolute Winner of Master Finals, i.e. absolute winner of all competition disciplines.

If a work is premiered, at the request of the jury, the score of this work must be sent electronically. All Jury decisions are final and irrevocable.

PRIZE FUND

The prize fund totaling $ 5.000 will be distributed among selected participants of MASTERS FINAL and GRAND FINAL (MASTER – PREMIO category).

Warsaw Moscow Berlin Paris Istanbul Rome Vienna Prague Madrid Milano Krakow Athens Saint-Petersburg Ljubljana Riga Crimea Amsterdam Dubrovnik Nice Venice Batumi Lisbon Barcelona Valencia, Crimea… THIS PAGE

DIPLOMAS FOR COMPETITORS

All contestants receive diplomas after the end of each season in all nominations:

Diplomas in electronic form can be downloaded on THIS PAGE
Diplomas are sent by the postal service (on request) on THIS PAGE
Certificate for scholarship in electronic form (upon request) download on THIS PAGE

LETTERS OF APPRECIATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PORTFOLIO TO TEACHERS

Letters of APPRECIATION to teachers in electronic form can be downloaded from THIS PAGE
Certificate for a portfolio in electronic form (upon request) for teachers, accompanists who need an additional confirmation document download on THIS PAGE

ORGANIZER

The European Association of Music Educators and Performers & Producer Agency MIR Production, with the support of the Ministries of Culture and Communications, organizes WORLD OPEN Online Music Competition.

Competition is held by the Rules of participation, which is proposed by expert council, and is to be adopted by Assembly of the Association.

GENERAL INFORMATION

In case of dispute between Organizer and competitors, provisions of English text will prevail.

By participating in the competition, the contestants automatically waive their right to material compensation in connection with the publication and distribution of the competition videos.

By applying for the competition, participants automatically accept conditions from previous provisions of these Rules.