Vocal Competition

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

To be read in conjunction with General Conditions

1. This competition is for all vocalists and covers both contemporary and classical voice.

2. Singers may only enter each section once, except for section 595 (Contemporary Vocal Duo or Trio) where they may place several entries, however they must perform with different partners for each entry.

3. Age limit will be deemed as of the 1st of January of the current year and competitors MUST sing in their relevant age group.

4. Lengthy songs should be shortened with the aim of not exceeding 4 minutes.

5. If COVID lockdowns occur during our event, all affected sections and entries will automatically transfer to an online competition.

6. Contemporary Vocal Sections:

a. Original sheet music is NOT required for contemporary vocal sections.

b. An accompanist is NOT provided for contemporary vocal sections. Please contact the RSSS Office for a list of suggested local accompanists if required.

c. Competitors may perform to a professional backing track which may contain backing vocals only (i.e.no principal/lead vocal allowed), self-accompany the item, or sing to a live instrumental backing group of no more than 4.

d. The Society will provide: a keyboard or piano, microphones both roving and standard (up to four) and a sound system that plays MP3 backings.

e. Please note: COVID regulations at the time may require us to run the competition without microphones. This information will be updated closer to the event.

f. Backing tracks should be in MP3 format. Ensure the backing is good quality. The recommendation of RSSS is a commercially purchased backing through iTunes or similar (not converted from YouTube). You will be asked to upload your backing track prior to the competition but it is suggested that you also bring the backing track on a USB as a back-up.

7. Classical Vocal Sections:

a. Original sheet music is required for classical vocal sections. You will be asked to upload your sheet music prior to the competition but you must also bring the original and a spare copy for the adjudicator to the competition.

b. An accompanist IS provided for classical vocal sections, or you may bring your own.

c. You must upload your sheet music no less than four (4) weeks prior to the competition. The official accompanist may refuse to accompany you on the day if this is not done.

d. Quality piano (not orchestral) backing tracks are permitted for classical vocal sections. For good quality tracks please visit www.youraccompanist.com. You will be asked to upload your backing track prior to the competition but it is suggested that you also bring the backing track on a USB as a back-up.

e. The Society will provide a keyboard or piano, and singers must sing acoustically (no microphone)

Official Accompanist – Classical Vocal - Mary O’Driscoll