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I.
SCHEDULE
The competition comprises three levels: Preliminaries, Semi-finals and Finals.
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All application materials must be submitted no later than February 1, 2012. |
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The Preliminaries are by recording only, and must meet the requirements listed on the application page. Semi-finals and Finals must be attended in person. |
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Semi-final auditions will be in person, and held in New York City on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 9 AM to 5 PM. |
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Final competition will be held as a public performance in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM. |
II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE (this is
the preferred method of submission)
CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE APPLICATION
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Submission deadline is 11:55pm, Wednesday February 1, 2012. |
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A non-refundable $50 application fee must be paid. Secure online credit card payment is provided with the online application. |
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Online applicants will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to submit your documents, including recordings, headshot, resume, proof of age and two reference letters.
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Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your application.
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III. MAIL-IN APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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If you are not able to use the online application, you may submit your application by regular mail, with all accompanying materials. Please use the online application if at all possible. |
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Mail-in applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2012, and received within two weeks. |
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Click here for the mail-in application form
(PDF). Please print out the form and write clearly. |
| Your mail-in application materials must contain: |
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Completed Application Form. |
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Non-refundable fee of $50.00 U.S. funds in a money order payable to Oratorio Society of New York. |
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Applicants outside the U.S. MUST pay this fee through
PayPal. Please contact Ms. Plucknett via email for details. |
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A CD of recordings of the 3 works listed on your repertoire. Label the CD properly. |
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Copy of applicant's proof of age (such as birth certificate, passport or equivalent). |
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Recent photograph, suitable for publicity purposes. |
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Two reference letters. |
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Resume. |
Send your completed mail-in application to:
Ms. Janet Plucknett, Chairman, Annual Solo Competition,
Oratorio Society of New York
1440 Broadway 23rd floor
New York, NY 10018
For questions, please email:
solocompetition@oratoriosocietyofny.org |
IV. AWARDS
Judges for the Solo Competition Finals are drawn from the major musical
institutions of New York City. At the conclusion of the Finals, the following Awards
will be presented:
The Ruth Lopin Nash Award for
FIRST PLACE
$7,000
The Stanley C. Meyerson Award for
SECOND PLACE
$5,000
The Docia G. Franklin Award for
THIRD PLACE
$2,500
The Frances MacEachron Award for
FOURTH PLACE
$1,000
OTHER FINALISTS
$500 each
V. ADDITIONAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
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The Solo Competition is open to singers of all nationalities who were
born on or after January 1, 1972
and who have not made a formal oratorio debut in a major concert hall. (Previous Solo Competition first, second and third prize winners are not eligible to compete). |
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All aspects of the oratorio style of singing will be judged, including diction, voice quality, interpretation and overall musicianship. |
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Contestants may hold scores during auditions, and need not memorize their music. |
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The judges may, at their discretion, stop or interrupt the performance of any contestant at any time during the auditions. They may also recall a contestant for further auditioning. No such action should be construed as favorable or unfavorable. |
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The judges will advance no more than 35 contestants to the Semi-finals, and no more than ten contestants to the Finals. |
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The Committee Chairman shall oversee the deliberations of the judges. Any contestant having a family or close personal relationship with a judge must disclose such relationship, and the judge must abstain from voting on that contestant's performances. Contestants, as long as they continue to participate in the Competition, may not attempt to contact or speak with any Finals judge about the Competition. Any violation may disqualify the contestant. |
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Submission of this application does not guarantee applicant an audition. Singing does not guarantee an award. Application fee is not refundable. |
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Contestant represents that the recording submitted for the Preliminary audition is an authentic recording of his or her voice, which has not been electronically enhanced. |
| Note: By submitting this application, you agree to the following possibilities: |
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FM radio broadcast of the Finals. |
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Internet broadcast of the Finals. |
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Performing a recital for our patrons, at a mutually convenient date. |
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Use of photographs of Finalists for Oratorio Society of New York publicity. |
Notification of acceptance into the Semi Finals and Finals will be by e-mail.
The Semi Finals notification will be on March 10, 2012. |
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