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VOCAL MUSIC COMPETITION
Rules of Participation
Rules of Participation
1. There will be three divisions (age groups): Sub-Junior for ages 12 and below, Junior for ages 13 to 17, and Senior for ages 18 to 24 (Ages should be calculated as of May 31).
2. All applicants in the Senior category must submit Three (3) krithi’s on the application form, Juniors must submit Two (2), and Sub_Juniors One (1). The judges will choose which of the krithi’s must be performed for the competition on that day.
3. If an applicant is competing in vocal and percussion, a separate application form must be submitted for each category. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
4. The competition is not restricted to the compositions of St. Thyagaraja. While listing the krithi’s of your preference, please state the Raga, Tala and composer of each krithi/keerthanai in addition to the first few words of the Sahitya.
5. Contestants will be asked to sing one krithi with no raga alapana, niraval or katpana swaram. A time limit of Five (5) minutes will be imposed. One of the judges will signal the conclusion of the allotted time. Sometimes, the judges may request contestants to stop before the allotted time as well.
6. The decision of the judges is final and binding.
7. Failure to comply with these rules will result in immediate disqualification. Please make sure that your entry confirms to the rules and also keep strictly within the time limits.
8. All applicants for registration must be received by May 15. Applications received after that date will not be accepted under any circumstances.
By filling out an application, you agree to abide by the rules of the competition and decisions of the judges.
To enrol in the competition, please email sfas@swara-laya.com with the following details:
1. First name 2. Surname
3. Age (as of May 31st) 4. Address
5. Division – Senior / Junior / Sub-junior
6. Category - Vocal
7. List of Krithis or Keerthanis, Ragas, Talas, and compossers
or complete the attached form below and email us or post to;
Vocal Music Competition,
SFAS, 3 Pioneer Street,
Wentworthville 2145, Australia.
Vocal Music Competition,
SFAS, 3 Pioneer Street,
Wentworthville 2145, Australia.
