SOLO VOICE
Round 1 Audition Repertoire (Video)
Due: Saturday, October 12
All age groups in the Voice Division may choose repertoire from the following sources:
Opera, Concert Aria, Operetta, Art Song (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th & 21st Century),
Musical Theatre, American Songbook.
*Repertoire not allowed: Zarzuela, Rock, or other Rock-derivative compositions freestanding and outside of the "Musical Theatre" genre.
Explorer (ages 6-10)
2 contrasting pieces that best demonstrates your level of artistic and technical mastery:
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Opera, Concert Aria, Operetta, Art Song, Musical Theatre, and American Songbook selections may be sung either in the original language, or in English. Strophic, Da Capo/Dal Segno al Fine repeats are allowed.
Video time limit: 15 minutes
Young Artist (ages 11-18)
3 contrasting pieces that best demonstrates your level of artistic and technical mastery:
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Opera, Concert Aria, Operetta, Art Song, Muical Theatre, and American Songbook selections must be sung in the original language. Strophic, Da Capo/Dal Segno al Fine repeats are allowed.
Video time limit: 25 minutes
Collegiate (ages 18-26)
3 contrasting pieces that best demonstrates your level of artistic and technical mastery:
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Opera, Concert Aria, Operetta, Art Song, Muical Theatre, and American Songbook selections must be sung in the original language. Strophic,Da Capo/Dal Segno al Fine repets are allowed.
Video time limit: 30 minutes
Round 1 Audition Video Instructions
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Round 1 Audition videos are due Sunday, October 19.
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Pieces must be performed from memory.
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Round 1 Audition Videos must have been made no longer than 6 months prior to the Saturday, October 12 submission date.
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Videos must be made in one session. Cuts between pieces are allowed. No cuts within the same piece allowed.
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Live accompaniment is not required, but highly recommended. Pre-recorded accompaniment tracks are strictly forbidden.
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Please use YouTube, Vimeo or other format. Copy & Paste your video URL link on the registration form provided. Double check that your YouTube or Vimeo video settings are set on either Public or Unlisted.
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Videos that substantially exceed the time limit will be disqualified.
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Time Limit: Explorer (6-10) 15 min., Young Artist (11-18) 25 min., Collegiate (18-26) 30 min.
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Semi-Finalists chosen will receive acceptance notice and detailed instructions for Round 2 Semi-Finals on Tuesday, October 21 and must register for the Semi-Final Round by Friday, October 24.
Round 2: Semi- Final Live Video
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Semi-Final Round will be conducted live via Google Meet or Zoom, Sunday, November 2.
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Audition is performed online live with a Competition Adjudicator.
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Semi-Finalists will perform 1 piece from the Round 1 Audition video. No additional repertoire allowed.
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Piece must be performed from memory.
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Live accompaniment is required.
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Time Limit: Explorer (6-10) 10 min., Young Artist (11-18) 15 min., Collegiate (18-16) 15 min.
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Finalists for the live New York City Round will be notified on Tuesday, November 4 and must register for the final round by Sunday, November 9.
Final Recital/Competition Round: NYC In-Person
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Saturday, December 6, 2:30-5:30pm, Bruno Walter Auditorium, Lincoln Center - New York City
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Finalists will be given the opportunity to choose one of the pieces presented in the Round 1 Audition Video.
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No new repertoire or repertoire substitutions are allowed.
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Time Limit: Explorer (6-10) 5 min., Young Artist (11-18) 8 min., Collegiate (18-16) 11 min. ( Performance time limits strictly enforced.)
Accompanist
Finalists may:
1.) Provide their own accompanist. (Strongly recommended.)
2.) An accompanist can be provided by NYIMF Competition as follows:
Explorer & Young Artist Levels: Accompanist Fee: $45 to include a 30-minute rehearsal plus performance.
Young Artist & Master Level: Accompanist Fee: $65 to include a 30-minute rehearsal plus performance.
Finalists are responsible for all fees and rehearsal logistics arrangements for accompanists provided by NYIMF.
Competition Fees
Round 1 Audition & Registration Fee: Solo - $60 Chamber Ensemble - $40 per person
Round 2 Semi-Final Fee: Solo - $140 Chamber Ensemble - $80 per person
Final Round Fee: Solo - $320 Chamber Ensemble - $100 per person
*All Audition, Participation, and Accompanist Fees are non-refundable.
* Finalists for the Final New York City Round are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses. *
Questions about repertoire? Please reach out to us.
Claudia Knafo, Jury Chair