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15th WORLD OPEN CHOIR COMPETITION
RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN «CHOIR» NOMINATION 2024
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 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
- I category – born in 2012 and younger up to 7 minutes
- II category – born in 2010 and younger up to 10 minutes
- III category – born in 2007 and younger up to 12 minutes
SENIOR ACADEMIC
- IV category – born in 2004 and younger up to 12 minutes
- V category – born in 2001 and younger up to 13 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- VI category – born in 1998 and younger up to 13 minutes
- VII category – born in 1997 and older up to 15 minutes
SPIRITUAL MUSIC
MIXED CHOIR/ FEMALE CHOIR/ MALE CHOIR
JUNIOR ARTIST
- VIII category – born in 2012 and younger up to 7 minutes
- IX category – born in 2010 and younger up to 10 minutes
- X category – born in 2007 and younger up to 12 minutes
SENIOR ACADEMIC
- XI category – born in 2004 and younger up to 12 minutes
- XII category – born in 2001 and younger up to 13 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- XIII category – born in 1998 and younger up to 13 minutes
- XIV category – born in 1997 and older up to 15 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/ FEMALE CHOIR/ MALE CHOIR
JUNIOR ARTIST
- XV category – born in 2012 and younger up to 7 minutes
- XVI category – born in 2010 and younger up to 10 minutes
- XVII category – born in 2007 and younger up to 12 minutes
SENIOR ACADEMIC
- XVIII category – born in 2004 and younger up to 12 minutes
- XIX category – born in 2001 and younger up to 13 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- XX category – born in 1998 and younger up to 13 minutes
- XXI category – born in 1997 and older up to 15 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/ FEMALE CHOIR/ MALE CHOIR
JUNIOR ARTIST
- XXII category – born in 2012 and younger up to 7 minutes
- XXIII category – born in 2010 and younger up to 10 minutes
- XXIV category – born in 2007 and younger up to 12 minutes
SENIOR ACADEMIC
- XXV category – born in 2004 and younger up to 12 minutes
- XXVI category – born in 2001 and younger up to 13 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- XXVII category – born in 1998 and younger up to 13 minutes
- XXVIII category – born in 1997 and older up to 15 minutes
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
- XXIX category – born in 2012 and younger up to 7 minutes
- XXX category – born in 2010 and younger up to 10 minutes
- XXXI category – born in 2007 and younger up to 12 minutes
SENIOR ACADEMIC
- XXXII category – born in 2004 and younger up to 12 minutes
- XXXIII category – born in 2001 and younger up to 13 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
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- XXXIV category – born in 1998 and younger up to 13 minutes
- XXXV category – born in 1997 and older up to 15 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
- XXXVI category – born in 2007 and younger – up to 12 minutes
SENIOR
- XXXVII category – born in 2006 and older – up to 12 minutes
VIDEO RECORDING
Participants’ video performance is recorded entirely without cutting a video (without interrupting the camera).
- Turn on the camera,
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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),
or
- 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 35 euros. Choir pay a fee of 35 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.
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 among selected contestants, absolute winners of the WORLD OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION and EUROPE OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION.
Warsaw Moscow Berlin Paris Istanbul Rome Vienna Prague Madrid Milano Krakow Athens Saint-Petersburg Ljubljana Riga Amsterdam Dubrovnik Nice Venice Batumi Lisbon Barcelona Valencia… THIS PAGE
DIPLOMAS FOR COMPETITORS
All contestants receive diplomas after the end of each edition 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
- DETAILED Certificate for scholarship in electronic form (upon request) download on THIS PAGE
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION AND DETAILED CERTIFICATE FOR PORTFOLIO TO TEACHERS
- Letters of APPRECIATION to teachers in electronic form can be downloaded from THIS PAGE
- DETAILED 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.