ROTARY DISTRICT 5320
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
SINGER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
I. ELIGIBILITY
The contest is open to young men and women currently attending a high school located with the Rotary District 5320, Orange County and South-East Los Angeles County.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE SINGER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
The program is designed to encourage high school students as they develop the art of solo singing. Singers will compete in one of four divisions and at three levels.
III. The preliminary competition will take place at the local Rotary club level. Each club is responsible for selecting the candidates it wishes to nominate. Semifinalist must be Nominated by a Rotary Club in District 5320.
IV. SUGGESTIONS FOR SELECTION OF CONTESTANTS
a. Contact local high school principals, music or drama teachers, church youth choir directors or private voice teachers in your area for names of possible candidates AND
b. Schedule a club program/competition with judges from high schools, local voice teachers, church youth directors, youth choir directors or club members
Nominate one contestant for each category or more if the quality of the performers warrants more than one nomination within the category. There is no maximum number of contestants that may be entered by any one Rotary club; HOWEVER, a $50 fee must accompany each additional nominee within each category.
The semi-final will be held at Orange Coast College, and the twelve selected top performers will compete in the finals at Orange Coast Collect the next day.
V. DEADLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR SEMI-FINAL COMPETITION
a. Each singer should enter their information on the District 5320 website at http://rotary5320.org/YouthPrograms/SingingContest/.
b. They should then contact a Rotary club in the district to nominate them.
c. The Rotary club completes a nomination form for each contestant it enters into the semi-final competition. The club sends all nominations to:
ROTARY DISTRICT 5320
c/o John H. Brainerd
400 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 290
Santa Ana, CA 92705-3899
If none arrives in 4 days, call (949) 252-2824.
All nomination forms from Rotary Clubs should be in John Brainerd’s office by APRIL 6, 2010.
No at large candidates will be permitted. All contestants must have performed for and been nominated by a Rotary club.
Semi-finalist singers are expected to commit from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, April 17 for competition and listening to others. Additionally, finalist singers are expected to commit from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, April 18 for the same.
VI. COMPETITION
1. CLASSICAL: Opera and art songs; female and male categories
2. MUSICAL THEATER: Broadway show tunes, operettas, movies; female and male categories
ACCOMPANIST: A solo pianist furnished by OCC, will accompany all selections. All contestants will use the accompanist furnished by OCC. No tapes will be permitted. Orange Coast College provides excellent accompanists.
SHEET MUSIC: Two copies of all selections must be provided for the adjudication on the day of competition. All music will be returned immediately following the event.
JUDGES: Preliminary competition is at the discretion of the local Rotary club.
Semi-final competition will be adjudicated by music faculty from Orange Coast College and the local area.
Final competition will be adjudicated by a visiting guest professional.
Each contestant at the semi-final will sing one selection, no more than five (5) minutes long. Finalists will sing two contrasting selections, totaling no more than ten (10) minutes.
The selection process must be completed by April 6, 2010. Competition is very strong. Be very selective. (It is suggested that each club enter 4 contestants, one in each category.)
VII. LOCATION AND TIME OF THE SEMI-FINAL AND FINAL
SEMI-FINAL: ORANGE COAST COLLEGE CONCERT HALL
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 9:00 AM
FINAL: ORANGE COAST COLLEGE CONCERT HALL
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 3:00 PM
(RECEPTION FOLLOWING)
FIRST PLACE WINNERS WILL PERFORM AT THE DISTRICT 5320 CONFERENCE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 30 OR SATURDAY, MAY 1.
VIII. AWARDS
Semi-finalists will receive certificates and a written copy of their adjudication from professional adjudicators.
Finalists will receive the above plus cash awards and medallions, in addition to an opportunity to discuss performance with adjudicator.
QUESTIONS: John H. Brainerd, Rotary Coordinator
E-MAIL JHBRotary@aol.com
OFFICE: (949) 252-2824
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