Application deadline November 30
Semifinals and Finals
DATES AND DEADLINES
Dates of Preliminary LIVE auditions (optional, can be substituted with a video submission)
October 30-31, 2021
November 20-21, 2021
December 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 2021
Semifinal Round - December 16-19, 2021 (Thursday-Sunday)
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Internet TV public broadcasts
Final Round - January 29-30, 2022 (Saturday-Sunday)
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Internet TV public broadcasts
Awards and Winners GALA - February 6, 2022 (Sunday)
Instruments
Other performance medium
MEDIUM
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Piano
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All String Instruments
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All Wind Instruments
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Guitar
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Harp
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All Percussion Instruments
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All Baroque Instruments
Chamber Groups and Ensembles
Voice
Repertory
Time limits
REPERTORY
AND
TIME LIMITS
You are free to choose any repertory, pick what represents you best as a musician!
Check below for special Artistic Awards!
You have a free choice of repertory for Semi Final and Final Rounds, too
There is no time limit
If you advance to the Finals, you are required to perform a completely different program/piece.
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Preliminary Round time limit is 10 min.
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Same limit for videos and live performances
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You will not be disqualified for shorter performances
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If you choose one composition which is longer than 10 min., you will not be disqualified for overtime
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Semi-Final and Final Rounds - no time limit
What is it?
What do I get?
CHOOSE
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Live "on-air" Judge's comments and recommendations right after performance
You will perform live through Internet-TV public broadcast
VCHS Producers will help you with your tech
You don't need to download or learn any software
This is not Zoom, you will look and sound great!
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Group prep tech session
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Individual tech check
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Your live performance will be professionally recorded by broadcasting engineers
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Recording of your performance will be available on SEC YouTube and other channels for replays
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You can request a copy of your performance video ($75 fee applies)
How to submit?
What do I get?
CHOOSE
VIDEO SUBMISSION OF YOUR RECORDING
Judge's written comments and recommendations
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Submit a YouTube (or Vimeo) link
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Your video will be premiered on YouTube, SEC website, Facebook, and other channels
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Your video will be featured in a video Gallery on SEC website
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Your video will be available for replays after the Premiere
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You can choose "Competitive" and be considered for Sound Espressivo Semifinals
What to do?
What do I get?
CHOOSE
COMPETITIVE
Apply to receive judges' comments (written for video submissions, or live if you choose to perform live)
Apply to be considered for Sound Espressivo Competition Semifinals in December 2021
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Judges' comments (written for video submissions; live onscreen for live performances)
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May be selected to compete in Sound Espressivo Semifinals in December 2021
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May receive scholarships to participate in masterclasses with distinguished artists around the world
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May receive scholarships for VCHS Broadcasting Seminar
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Certificate
What is it?
What do I get?
CHOOSE
NON-COMPETITIVE
A low-pressure opportunity to share your art and talent
Judges' written comments are optional (you can request them)
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Certificate
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Your family and friends can watch your live performance and cheer in real time
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Your performance will be recorded and your friends will be able to see it after the date
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If you choose to submit a video, it will be premiered on our channels and available for replays
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You will receive a free pass to observe masterclasses with distinguished artists around the world
Age Groups
Special Artistic Awards
AGE GROUPS
and
ARTISTIC Awards
Under 10
11-14
15-18
19-25
Adult (26+)
Receive special recognition for achieving Artistry in Expression!
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Program
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Virtuosity
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Miniature
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Lyrical
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Profound
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Swift
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Innovative
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Academic
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Music Ambassador
Choose where you thrive!
For Singers
MUSIC PERIODS AND STYLES
Baroque (Period instruments)
Classical through mid-20th Century
Contemporary
Jazz
Music from around the world
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Opera and Lieder
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Broadway and Light