" Аngel's voices"
International choir contest
" Angels voices"online participation
15.02-31.05.2022
Submission of applications from 15.02.2022-31.05.2022
Jury work 1-3.06.2022
Distribution of diplomas 4-8.06.2022
Results 10.06.2022!
Nominations: Choral groups and small forms (duets, tercets,
quartets and ensembles of different compositions).
The purpose of the competition - is to attract attention
to the choral performance
of young people,
to expand the repertoire for choirs with
the involvement of contemporary authors,
and the purpose of the festival is to study, preserve,
develop music and familiarize the public with the centuries-old traditions
of choral and musical culture.
OBJECTIVES of the competition
Promotion of the world's best examples of choral music,
promoting the integration of world musical cultures
Improving the professional level of leaders and members of the choir,
the development of creative, intellectual abilities.
Creation of a platform for creative communication, for the establishment
and strengthening of friendly relations with choirs from different countries,
activation of cultural exchange.
Discovery of new names and talents in the field of choral performance.
Attracting young composers to compose new works for choirs.
CONDITIONS OF CARRYING OUT
All choirs and vocal ensembles that have applied and accepted the position,
participate in the festival-competition.
Each team presents one competitive program, composed as a single concert,
no more than 15 minutes long.
The rights to all audio, video and photography of any performance
at the concerts of the Contest belong to the organizers.
The organizers have the right to reproduce and distribute all recordings
made during the Contest.
APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION
Nominations. Age groups.Choirs are invited to participate
in the competition,
the composition of which consists
of 13 or more people (without restrictions);
vocal ensembles from 2 to 12 singers (for folk and jazz ensembles
the minimum is 4 singers,
for vocal ensembles 2 singers).
The age of the participants is limited by nominations.
The competition is held in the following age groups and nominations:
1) The youngest children's choir:
The age of the participants is from 3 to 6 years old.
2) Junior children's choir:a) special;b) general.
The age of the participants is up to 9 years old.
3) Senior children's choir:a) special;b) general.
Age: 10 to 17 years old.
Middle "special" and "general" choirs are allowed
to participate in the category "Senior Choir"
with an indication of their name.
Age - 9-12 years old
4) Choir of boys or girls
The age of the participants is 8-12 years old.
5) Choir of boys and youths, girls and girls.
The age of the participants is 13-17 years old.
6) Youth choir:a) educationalb) amateur14-23 years old.
7) Jazz choir / ensemble:a) children - age: up to 14 years;
b) youth (homogeneous, mixed) - from 14 to 23 years old.
8) Folk choir and / or folklore-ethnographic group:a) for children;
age:up to 14 years old
b) youth (homogeneous, mixed) age: 14–17 years.
9) Vocal ensemble:a) children - up to 14 years old;
b) youth - age: 14-17 years.
10) Amateur amateur choir:No age restrictions.
11) Amateur amateur ensemble:No age restrictions.
12) Professional choir
13) Professional vocal ensemble Each team can take
part in one or several nominations.
With the participation of the choir in several nominations,
all performed works
of the competition program must be different.
9) Vocal ensemble:a) children - up to 14 years old;
b) youth - age: 14-17 years.
10) Amateur amateur choir:No age restrictions.
11) Amateur amateur ensemble:No age restrictions.
12) Professional choir
13) Professional vocal ensemble
Each team can take part in one or several nominations.
With the participation of the choir in several nominations,
all performed works of the competition program must be different.
For amateur amateur choirs,
the program must contain elements of polyphony (2-3),
one of the three pieces must be unaccompanied.
One of the pieces is classic.
The rest are optional.
The total duration of the performance
is no more than 15 minutes.
For a jazz choir / ensemble, the competition program
includes jazz compositions of their own choice.
Vocalists' improvisation is desirable.
The instrumental solo should be limited as
the choral performance is assessed.
Folk groups perform a program featuring original compositions
in folk style or arrangements of folk songs.
The program may include a game,
a folk ritual or a choreographic scene.
Appropriate choreography or stage performance is allowed,
but singing must prevail.
Professional choirs and vocal ensembles can present
any musical genre within the specified competition framework.
Video recording requirements:
The video recording must be posted on Youtube
or a similar other resource and sent as a link to the recording.
Video recording is made without turning off and stopping the camera
from the beginning to the end of the performed work.
It is allowed to divide 2 works into two separate video recordings.
During the recording, the natural acoustics of the hall,
classroom or any other room where the recording is made are used.
Any editing of the video is prohibited.
Performance evaluation criteria primarily take into account
a) vocal and choral skills, b) artistry.
The complexity, originality of the program, the repertoire structure
of the competitive performance are welcomed.
A prerequisite is "live" instrumental accompaniment - a grand piano,
electronic instruments, traditional folk instruments, minus (accompaniment)
Performance accompanied by a phonogram (plus) is not allowed!
The jury has the right to award not all places and to share
one place between two performers.
The organizing committee and the jury of the contest
reserve the right to establish additional prizes.
Organizations and individuals are given the opportunity
to establish special awards and prizes.
The jury's decision is not subject to revision.
The winners of the competition will receive the title
of Laureate of the international
competition of I, II, III degree or Diploma of the competition,
they will be awarded with diplomas and prizes.
The winners of the contest will receive the title of Laureate
of I, II, III degree or Diploma of the International Competition.
Special title - GRAND PRIX.
GRAND PRIX - Grant Certificate for free participation
in the International Online Competition
of the Holy Land Company,
as well as a Grant Certificate at a discount for participation
in the International Online Competition of our foreign partners,
a gift set from the International Company of
Festivals-Contests "Holy Land" - a diploma the team,
the leader, the accompanist, a medal and a prize,
which will be sent to the mailing address indicated by the participant.
Laureates of I, II and III degrees - a grant certificate with
a discount for participation
in the International online competition of our foreign partners,
a gift set from the International company of festivals
- competitions “Holy Land” - a diploma to the team leader,
accompanist, a medal that will be sent to the mailing address,
specified by the participant.
Diploma winners of 1,2,3 degrees will receive diplomas
for the collective,
leader and accompanist, sent to the participant's e-mail.
The organizing committee reserves all rights to broadcast auditions,
as well as concerts of laureates on radio,
television and the Internet,
filming, recording on video and audio media without paying
a fee to the participants of the competition.
Arrangement fee.
The registration fee is ensembles of 2 people - 45 USA
3 persons –50 USA
from 4 to 9 people - 60 USA
10 to 20 people –70USA
More than 20 people - 80 USA
Additional nomination:
Ensembles of 2 people - 23 USA
3 persons –25 USA
from 4 to 9 people - 30 USA
10 to 20 people –35 USA
More than 20 people -40 USA
Grant certificate 30%
Ensembles of 2 people - 31$USA
3 persons –35$ USAfrom 4 to 9 people – 42$ USA10 to 20 people –49$USAMore than 20 people – 56$ USA
Click on the competition that interests
you and there
you will find information on the cimpetition
and a registration form
Link for registration:
https://www.festivalholyland.com/
The registration fee is non-refundable.
Payment details are sent after filling out the Application.
Acceptance of Applications until 15.05.2022 inclusive.
For all questions, please contact: Holylandfestival2@gmail.com
ORDER OF CONDUCTGRADE
The concert programs of the competition
are evaluated by an international
Jury consistingof professional foreign experts.
The assessment will be made according to the following criteria:
1. The degree of difficulty of the program (maximum 10 points).
2. Intonation, ensemble (maximum 10 points).
3. Rhythm, tempo, dynamics, agogics (maximum 10 points).
4. Sense of style, emotionality, artistry (maximum 10 points).
5. Drafting and presentation of the program, direction,
costumes (maximum 10 points).
The jury's decisions are undeniable.
The possibility of interference is excluded.
The jury has the right to:- not to award all prizes;
- to share prizes (in controversial situations);
- to reward the most outstanding participants with special Diplomas.
SPECIAL DIPLOMAS are sent to the participant's e-mail!
"FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF A Jewish WORK"
"For the best performance of a piece by a Jewish composer."
"FOR THE BEST CONCERT PROGRAM"
Diploma for the best conductor of the competition;
Diploma for the best soloist / soloist;
Diploma for the best accompanist.
The jury reserves the right to present additional special
diplomasand prizes or not to award any of the above.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE COORDINATES
Festival websitee-mail: Holylandfestival20@gmail.com
Applications are accepted on the website: www.festivalholyland.com
Application rules, cost and payment terms.
After receiving the application by the Organizing Committee,
the participant will be sent an invoice for payment
and a link to register the festival:
Your application is considered registered
only after the payment of the entry fee.
Link to registration and payment for participation
in the International Choir Competition “Angels Voices”
on the website in the section festivals.
In the case of a bank transfer when paying for the
festival or through Western Union,
the participant pays all shipping costs himself!
A participant who has received a grant - a discounted
certificate must submit it to the org.
competition committee for registration and payment
,that is, scan or photograph the grant and sendit to the org.
committee as confirmation of the availability of a
grant certificate with a discount for participation in the festival!
Dear Participants!
Additional nomination - 50% payment
For people with disabilities, disabled people, and for orphans 50% discount.
If the team does not appear, the funds will not be returned.
In case of non-payment before the specified deadline,
the organizing committee has the right to reject the
applications of the participants,
without refunding the previously paid funds.
The registration fee is non-refundable.
The country representing the contest is Israel.
The contest is international, suitable for children
and adults of all ages,
all levels of experience and training, from beginners
to professional participants.
All contest participants will receive international diplomas
(without specifying the correspondence form).
Lack of the "PARTICIPANT" diploma,
all participants receive a degree.
Free and discounted Grant certificates for Grand Prix
winners and laureates for participation in festivals,
competitions, master classes of the Holy Land company
and its foreign partners around the world.
Thank you diplomas, letters to leaders,
teachers, accompanists.
Our Diplomas are quoted:
When attestation, when entering universities,
when applying for grants, when compiling a portfolio.
Results and diplomas within 10-14 working days,
after the end of the application.
Written or video testimonials-recommendations
from the jury, at the request of the participant,
can be issued in 3 languages (English, Russian and Hebrew),
as well as original diplomas, medals and prize cups,
when ordered on the competition website.
In a pandemic, videos from other competitions,
home videos and some deviations
from the specifications in the competition video are allowed
The age of the participant is not limited !!!
The participant must send a link to download the competitive
video on youtube to the email: Holylandfestival20@gmail.com
The results of the festival-competition
will be published in reports on our website:
Detailed description and position
on the page festivals on the website:
www. festivalholyland.com
Telephone: (+972) 543041738, (+972) 774508213
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