img

17th WORLD OPEN CHOIR COMPETITION

RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN «CHOIR» NOMINATION 2026

 

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. 

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

 

PROGRAM

Competition program of the participant’s choice and can be performed a cappella or with instrumental accompaniment. 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 

MIXED CHOIR/ FEMALE CHOIR/ MALE CHOIR

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

SPIRITUAL MUSIC

MIXED CHOIR/ FEMALE CHOIR/ MALE CHOIR

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

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/ FEMALE CHOIR/ MALE CHOIR

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

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/ FEMALE CHOIR/ MALE CHOIR

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

OPERA MUSIC

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

MIXED CHOIR/ FEMALE CHOIR/ MALE CHOIR

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

CHOIR CONDUCTOR

Video recording can be made:

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

SENIOR

 

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS & VERIFICATION

The recording must be a single continuous shot without any editing, pausing, or cuts. On the recording, performer(s), must be clearly seen (ensemble).

Option 1: Oral Identification

– One of the member of choir says the name of choir, their age category, and the name of the competition (WORLD OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION).

 

Option 2: Visual Identification (Poster)

If a poster is displayed, an oral presentation is not required.

– Name of the choir (in English block letters), category and name of the competition (WORLD OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION)

 

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

Best way to record a video DETAILS

 

COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Participant is required to send the following documents:

Filled in Online Application form.
Video recording in Mp4 format.
Proof of identity (copy of ID card or birth certificate showing full name and date of birth):
– we recommend a screenshot of part of the document where only the first name, last name, date of birth and title of the document are visible.
or

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

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 37 euros. Choir pay a fee of 37 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.

Contestants are ranked according to the average score awarded 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.

 

The Absolute Winner in his discipline (all three editions) participates in the Masters Final. Jury selects Absolute Winner of Master Finals, i.e. Absolute Winner of all competition disciplines and the entire competition. 

 

PRIZE FUND

A total of $5,000 in prize money will be distributed as follows:

 

CERTIFICATES FOR COMPETITORS

All contestants receive certificates after the end of each edition in all nominations:

 

LETTERS OF APPRECIATION AND DETAILED CERTIFICATE FOR PORTFOLIO TO TEACHERS

 

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.