CHOIR

Maximum Group Size: 30 pax (excluding conductor and accompanist)

CATEGORY, DURATION & REGISTRATION FEES (PRELIMINARY/FINAL)
*Duration excludes any time spent on/off-stage transitions, or intermissions between pieces.
 

Category Q :Beginner = Max. 8 mins (SGD300/320)

Category R:Intermediate = Max. 12 mins (SGD320/340)

Category S :Advanced = Max. 18 mins (SGD340/360)

REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

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Category Q : ONE free choice and ONE from…
 

• One folk song (from any culture) or simple classical arrangement.

• One contemporary or light pop arrangement.

Vocal Arrangement: Unison or Two-Part Harmony (e.g. SA or TB)

Duration: Each piece is 3 to 4 minutes long. Maximum 8 minutes for both pieces. 

Accompaniment: Optional piano or backing track allowed. 

Category R : TWO choices from below (pick two out of three)...

• One classical or sacred piece (e.g., from Baroque or Romantic periods).

• One traditional folk song with optional cultural elements.

• One contemporary or modern piece (including jazz or gospel).

Vocal Arrangement: SATB or SSA/TTBB. Modest a cappella sections are encouraged.

Duration: 3–5 minutes per piece. Maximum 12 minutes for both pieces. 

Accompaniment: Piano or minimal percussion allowed.

Category S : THREE choices from each of the following:

• One Renaissance or Baroque sacred work (a cappella).

• One contemporary choral piece by a living composer.

• One traditional folk song or cultural piece with complex harmonies.

• One free-choice piece from any genre.

Vocal Arrangement: SATB, SSAATTBB, or more advanced configurations.A cappella strongly encouraged.

Duration: Each piece should not exceed 6 minutes. Maximum 18 minutes in total.

Accompaniment: Limited or no accompaniment preferred.

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No backing soundtrack is allowed to be used. No amplification (no microphone) will be provided. 

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PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

All Choir contestants must perform with a live piano accompanist for both the preliminary and final rounds.

Contestants may bring their own accompanists or enquire about hiring one through Music Singapore at ask@musicsingapore.com.sg. Accompanist bookings provided by the Music Singapore are chargeable and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

No backing tracks are allowed. No amplification (no microphone) will be provided.

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GUIDELINE ON VIDEO SUBMISSION

for those selecting the VIDEO ENTRY option

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• The online video recording will need to be submitted upon registration via a YouTube, Google Drive or Tencent Video (腾讯视频) URL. 

• It is the candidate’s responsibility to create and upload clear and audible video recordings.  

• Two pieces must be recorded separately, and any form of video editing on the submissions is strictly prohibited. 

• The video must be recorded NO more than 3 months prior to the candidate’s registration day.

• The video should be recorded in landscape format and include every contestant / performer (including the accompanist) throughout the whole video. If you are referring to a music score, please show the original book cover during the introduction. 

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FOR FINAL ROUND
 

• All live performances must be memorized. Please perform from memory. 

• Piano accompanists may use score/iPad. 

• Contestants must show their original sheet music at the Semi-Final registration counter for verification.Contestants may opt to play the same or different repertoires for the Preliminary and the Final Round. Please indicate this clearly during your registration for the Final Round.  For piano only - you are allowed to add on additional piece - the third piece, as long as the total performance time is within the maximum duration of the participating category.