2017 Finalists Announced:
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Emily Helenbrook, Soprano *WINNER*
Nathanial Olson, Baritone Dennis Wees, Baritone Michaela Wolz, Mezzo-Soprano |
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"Getting To Carnegie" Competition for Voice
Competition Rules
1. The competition is open to all vocalists (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) of all nationalities, ages 18 to 29 (by Jan 11, 2017).
There is no application fee.
2. The competition will take place in two rounds.
3. The first round will consist of a video recording of a freely chosen 3-5 minute piece from the standard vocal repertoire, for either solo voice, voice and piano, or voice and orchestra or other instrumental configuration. The video should be uploaded to youtube, vimeo, or equivalent, and the link should then be emailed to the competition by Nov 1, 2016.
4. Four finalists will be chosen by Nov 15, 2016 to proceed to the final round.
5. The final round will take place at Carnegie Recital Hall on Jan 11, 2017 at 7:30PM.
6. All four finalists will get to perform at Carnegie Hall in front of presenters from the APAP National Conference.
7. Each finalist will perform two songs selected from the newly composed song cycle by Julian Gargiulo. The songs will be assigned randomly when the four finalists are chosen. The score of the song cycle will be available for download
at: http://www.gettingtocarnegie.com starting Nov 2016.
8. The winner of the final round will be chosen by the audience immediately following the performance of the four finalists.
9. The winner will be the featured vocalist during the 12th Water Island Music Festival (http://water-island-music.com), taking place from Jan 13-15, 2017. Airfare, lodging, and meals will be provided. Performing in the Water Island Music Festival is compulsory, and not being able to perform will mean forfeiting the prize.
There is no application fee.
2. The competition will take place in two rounds.
3. The first round will consist of a video recording of a freely chosen 3-5 minute piece from the standard vocal repertoire, for either solo voice, voice and piano, or voice and orchestra or other instrumental configuration. The video should be uploaded to youtube, vimeo, or equivalent, and the link should then be emailed to the competition by Nov 1, 2016.
4. Four finalists will be chosen by Nov 15, 2016 to proceed to the final round.
5. The final round will take place at Carnegie Recital Hall on Jan 11, 2017 at 7:30PM.
6. All four finalists will get to perform at Carnegie Hall in front of presenters from the APAP National Conference.
7. Each finalist will perform two songs selected from the newly composed song cycle by Julian Gargiulo. The songs will be assigned randomly when the four finalists are chosen. The score of the song cycle will be available for download
at: http://www.gettingtocarnegie.com starting Nov 2016.
8. The winner of the final round will be chosen by the audience immediately following the performance of the four finalists.
9. The winner will be the featured vocalist during the 12th Water Island Music Festival (http://water-island-music.com), taking place from Jan 13-15, 2017. Airfare, lodging, and meals will be provided. Performing in the Water Island Music Festival is compulsory, and not being able to perform will mean forfeiting the prize.
To apply
You will need to email gettingtocarnegie@gmail.com the following information by Nov 1, 2016:
1. Biography (including date of birth)
2. Demo video link of 3-5 minute performance
3. E-mail address
1. Biography (including date of birth)
2. Demo video link of 3-5 minute performance
3. E-mail address