29/04/ /05/2015. Supported by: Talsi Culture Department Riga Dome Choir School Talsi Culture centre Talsi Music School Talsi Municipality

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1 1 St International Talsi Children and Youth Academic Singing and Vocal Ensemble Competition 29/04/ /05/2015 Supported by: Talsi Culture Department Riga Dome Choir School Talsi Culture centre Talsi Music School Talsi Municipality Contest takes place in Talsi Music School and Talsi Culture Centre. Children and adolescents from music schools, culture centres, vocal studios, colleges, professional music high-schools, conservatories, music academies are eligible for participation in the competition. The competitors must be in the age range from The competition is divided in 5 age categories. Children with special needs are also invited to participate. Goals of the competition: 1.To make the academic vocal genre more popular. 2.To develop the musical abilities of talented children and adolescents, acknowledge their talents and develop their competitiveness. 3. To improve the skill level of children, adolescents, teachers, and accompanists. 4. To develop intercultural communication and create new friendships. 5. To make the city of Talsi more popular as a cultural centre and a tourist attraction. 6. To make it possible for children with special needs to participate in the competition and develop their vocal talent. 7. To create an annual international academic vocal competition in collaboration with Riga Dome Choir School. The Competition is divided in two categories: Solo singing and Vocal ensembles in 5 age categories: Category A - age 8-11 (Performance cannot be longer than 5 minutes) Category B - age (Performance cannot be longer than 7 minutes) Category C - age (Performance cannot be longer than 7 minutes) Category D - age (Performance cannot be longer than 10 minutes) Category E - age (Performance cannot be longer than 10 minutes) The competition will be held in 3 rounds.

2 Schedule Arrival at Talsi Registration of the participants - Opening ceremony at the Talsi Culture Centre (Talsu tautas nams) and draw of the contestant sequence numbers. - Opening concert at Talsi Culture Centre. The First Round until March The First Round recording contest for all age divisions. Prize-winners (Grand Prix, 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place) from other international competitions are admitted directly to the Second Round. Scanned diplomas of the prize-winners must be submitted with the application form. Contestants submit a filled in application form to the address talsivocal@inbox.lv together with a video recording (up to 5 min). Repertoire consists of a piece that can be chosen freely: a folk song a capella or with accompaniment, a song, an arietta etc. Phonogram cannot be used as an accompaniment. The chosen repertoire must be compatible with the age and vocal abilities of the singer. The songs can be sung in the most comfortable key. The pieces must be sung in the original language. After the First Round jury posts the list of contestants on the homepage of RDCS in the section Konkursi/Competition. If requested the organizer provides an accompanist (for an additional fee). Contestants will be informed about the order of performances and the schedule of the contest electronically 10 days before the contest. Informational phone number The Second Round 30/04/2015. Category A 8-11 years a folk song; - a free choice piece; Category B years - a classical piece (a song, a madrigal, an arietta etc.) Category C years - a classical piece (a piece of a XVI-XIX century composer) Category D years - a classical piece (a piece of a XVI-XIX century composer) - an original piece of a Latvian composer or a composer from the contestant s country Category E year - a classical piece (a piece of a XVI-XIX century Western Europe composer) - an original piece of a Latvian composer or a composer from the contestant s country

3 After the Second Round the jury decides and announces which participants have advanced to the Third Round. 01/05/2015. Masterclasses for teachers and accompanists, excursions for children. The Third Round 02/05/2015. In the Third Round no pieces that have been sung in the Second Round can be repeated. The compulsory pieces can be sung in the most comfortable key. Opera arias must be performed in the original key. - two pieces in different moods. Category A 8-11 Years Category B years - an original piece of a composer from the contestant s country - a free choice piece Category C years - compulsory piece for soloists V. Bellini Finestra che luceve or V. Bellini Vanne, o rosa fortunata an original piece of a XX century composer from the contestant s country Compulsory piece for vocal ensembles - a piece of a Western Europian composer. Category D years - compulsory piece for soloists: G. Donicetti Me voglio fa na casa or V. Bellini Bella Nice, che d'amore - an aria or an ensemble (from a cantata, oratorio, mass, opera etc.) - a free choice piece Compulsory piece for vocal ensembles - a piece of a Western Europian composer. Category E years - compulsory piece for soloists: V. Bellini Malinconia, Ninfa gentile or V. Bellini Per pieta, bel idol mio - opera aria or ensemble (XVIII-XX century) - a free choice piece Compulsory piece for vocal ensembles - a piece of a Western Europian composer. 03/05/2015. The Gala Concert, The Award Ceremony.

4 The evaluation of the participants. 1. The jury judges every participant in every category (solo singing and vocal ensembles) separately. 2. The jury determines the placement of the contestants by voting, taking into account the results of the Second and the Third Round. Contestants in all categories are awarded by: 1st place diplomas, 2nd place diplomas, 3rd place diplomas, Laureate diplomas. Grand Prix is awarded to the best participant or vocal ensemble. 4. The jury keeps the rights to give only a part of the awards and to give special awards: The Most Attractive Performance Th Most Artistic Performance The Best Performance of a Compulsory Piece The Best Performance of a Folk Song The Special Award of the Jury The Special Award of the Audience Diploma to the Best Accompanist(-s) 5.The Laureates are announced in the Gala Concert. 6. On special occasions the jury has the right to stop the performance of a participant. 7. The maximum points in every round is Members of the jury don't judge their own pupils contestants. 9. The decision of the jury is final and cannot be disputed. Additional information. Application forms and video recordings (up to 5 min.) must be submitted electronically: talsivocal@inbox.lv until March The participation fee must be paid until March in such amount: - Soloists (for every participant) EUR. - Duets (for every duet) EUR. - Trio (for every trio) EUR. - Vocal ensembles that have more than 3 participants EUR. In the case of a participant's withdrawal the fee is not paid back. Participants cover their own transport, catering and hotel expenses. Contact information: Talsi Culture Department, phone number , kultura@talsi.lv; Talsi Music Shcool, phone number , muzikasskola@talsi.lv, Riga Dome Choir School, phone number , talsivocal@inbox.lv.

5 APPLICATION FORM 1 st International Talsi Children and Youth Academic Singing and Vocal Ensemble Competition 1. Precisely and fully filled in form must be submitted until March to Talsi Culture Department: talsivocal@inbox.lv or by mail: Talsu novada pašvaldība, Kareivju iela 7, Talsi, LV-3201 NAME SURNAME 2. DATE OF BIRTH- YY/DD/MM (add a copy of the passport) 3. ADRESS, (phone number, e- mail) 4. INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL EDUCATION/WORKPLACE (adress, phone number, ) 5. AGE CATEGORY (according to the regulations) 6. VOCAL COACH (name, surname, phone number, ) 7. ACCOMPANIST (name, surname, phone number, ) 8. BIOGRAPHY (participation in competitions, festivals, other activities and achievements) Information about the participant 9. I NEED AN ACCOMPANIST YES NO

6 REPERTOIRE OF THE FIRST ROUND Composer, name of the piece, timing REPERTOIRE OF THE CONTEST REPERTOIRE OF THE SECOND ROUND Composer, name of the piece, timing REPERTOIRE OF THE THIRD ROUND Composer, name of the piece, timing ACCOMODATION Contestants must cover their transport and living expenses themselves. Talsi Culture Department books accomodations after receiving the applications. Is accomodation neccesary yes no number of people Date of arrival Number of meals Date of departure ATION FEE MUST BE TRANSFERRED UNTIL MARCH THE PART ICIP NAME OF THE RECEIVER: TALSU NOVADA PAŠVALDĪBA REĢISTRATION NUMBER: ADDRESS: KAREIVJU IELĀ 7, TALSOS, TALSU NOVADS, LV-3201 ACCOUNT: LV49UNLA CODE: UNLALV2X BANK: AS SEB banka MUST BE ADDED AS A NOTE: DALĪBA TALSU I STARPTAUTISKAJĀ BĒRNU UN JAUNIEŠU AKADĒMISKĀS DZIEDĀŠANAS UN VOKĀLO ANSAMBĻU KONKURSĀ We issue a bill to institutions. To receive it send a request mentioning the category which you will participate in, name and account details of the institution. Headmaster: /name, surname, signature/