Vocal competitions provide an excellent opportunity to reveal your talents, increase the experience of performing on a professional stage and express yourself among art connoisseurs. Most often, the age category of participants covers children under 18 years of age. Older people, as a rule, have already decided on a professional level, so they are not so eager to participate in such events.

Only within Russia, hundreds of singing competitions are held annually, and the number of international competitions and festivals for vocalists is in the thousands. In the period 2017-2018, their number increased compared to previous years, respectively, the choice for participants has increased.

The specifics of various festivals are different, so in order to select an event that meets your goals and capabilities, you must first familiarize yourself with the requirements and format of these events.

Some competition events for vocalists are organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, government agencies, cultural institutions, academic institutions, while others organize festival agencies, production centers, charitable foundations, concert agencies, etc.

As a rule, all the organizing committees of such events strive to attract well-known and titled representatives of the arts to the jury, but if the competition is held under the auspices of the state, then their number increases significantly.

In addition, scholarship holders and winners can receive benefits and benefits during admission to the country's specialized universities.

Territorial

The scale of the event is determined by the city, region, country or list of participating countries in which they are held. All serious vocal competitions according to territorial affiliation are divided into the following:

• regional - imply the participation of representatives of one or more territorial units;
• republican - unite members of one republic;
• all-Russian - invite children-vocalists from Russia and autonomous republics to participate;
• international - attract representatives of different countries.

V last years the trend towards holding international festivals and competitive programs has intensified. Those that used to be regional and republican are smoothly moving into international status.

The most famous vocal competition and festival events held in the regions in 2017-2018:

• "Planet of Talents", UFA - from 5 years, dates - April 26-29;
• "Siberia lights the stars", Krasnoyarsk - contestants from 5 years old, deadlines - February 15-18;
• "Kit", Chelyabinsk - from 3 years old, November 3-5;
• "Sunny Peacock", Serpukhov - all ages, November 19-22;
• "Your way out", Penza - age - 4-25 years, deadlines - December 1-4.

Festivals and competitions of vocal skills of the All-Russian level held in Moscow:

• "Unity of cultures - unity of arts - unity of Russia" - all ages, September 15 - February 2;
• "Frost patterns" - from 3 years old, December 1-3;
• "Land of Talents" - schoolchildren, January 4-8;
• "Christmas Stars-2018" - from 5 years old, January 5-9.

Events taking place in St. Petersburg:

• "The Magical World of the Backstage" - preschool and school age, February 8-12;
• "We are together" - schoolchildren, February 16-19, March 2-4;
• "In the beams of spotlights" - preschoolers and schoolchildren, March 29 - April 1;
• "Creative Discoveries. Music" - all age categories of children, April 28 - May 1.

Remote

In addition to events that require a physical presence, there are other formats. In 2017-2018, remote vocal competitive Internet programs appeared, which are very convenient for disabled children, the poor and all participants who are unable to get to a specific venue. This is especially convenient when participating in competitions held abroad.

Competitive programs of this format include:

• "Autumn starfall" - from 3 years old, November 15-30.
• "Planet of Talents" - quarterly, for all ages.
• "First swallows" - schoolchildren, October 29.
• "Goldfish" - from 4 years old, September 1 - December 1.

Contestants must choose the appropriate nomination. Participation in remote events is usually much cheaper than in other types, since the costs of accommodation, meals, rental of premises and all organizational expenses are excluded.

Price

Participation in most festivals or competitive vocal programs implies the payment of an organizational fee for one participant or group. Sometimes festivals and competitions interact with each other, and when paying for one event, the contestant has the right to participate in several partner ones.

Often, for privileged categories of children, a free visit or a significant discount is implied.

If you wish, you can find completely free contests for all categories:

• "Find a Hero", Moscow - schoolchildren, September 15 - December 15;
• "My Star", Moscow - children under 18 years old, February 20-25, etc.

Options for choosing a vocal competition

For selection, there are certain criteria that the parent of the contestant or his leader should pay attention to.

• Application deadline. Despite the fact that the competition or festival itself takes place at a certain time, the collection of applications from the contestants can be completed in a few days, and sometimes weeks or months.
• Vocal genres in which contestants are nominated. It can be academic, pop, choral, folk, jazz singing, etc.
• What qualifications of participants are allowed (amateurs or professionals).
• Technical requirements for the competition program (quality of musical accompaniment, duration of the composition, number of songs, etc.).
• The cost of participation and the possibility of obtaining a discount. It is important to clarify whether the indicated price includes accommodation, meals, transfer to the accommodation, master classes, etc.
• Additional opportunities (often participants are provided with a free cultural program with visits to interesting and historical places).
• What evaluation principle will be applied (competitive or qualifying).

• Awards for the winners. These can be diplomas, cash prizes, certain benefits or opportunities, master classes with famous vocalists, etc.
• The composition of the jury. Often during festivals, producers are on the jury to select those with whom they will collaborate next. In addition, professional vocalists who evaluate participants can give recommendations on developing talent and professional skills, as well as recommend a university that is suitable for the child's direction.
• If the vocal competition takes place periodically, then it would be useful to find out the feedback from previous contestants and their leaders about the level of organization and conduct of the event.

If all the necessary parameters are taken into account, the vocal competition can become the starting point in the child's singing career or leave a positive mark on the memory.

Video interview chairman of the jury of the contest Planet of Talents, Ufa

Cost of participation

For soloists

• according to the schedule - 300 rubles
• 2 days - 400 rubles

For teams =

(according to the schedule, payment for the entire team)

• from 2 people (duet) - 560 rubles
• from 3-8 people - 900 rubles
• from 9-19 people — 1200 rubles
• 20 people or more - 1500 rubles

Surcharge for urgency consideration of work on a collective application - 200 rub. After submitting and paying for the application, write to the organizer, you will be issued an additional invoice. The application will be considered within 2 working days from the date of payment of the invoice.

There is no opportunity to go to the competition, but you want to declare yourself and your pupils? Children's correspondence vocal Internet competition "Rainbow of Voices" - for you!

The competition is held among individual performers and vocal groups educational organizations(kindergartens, music schools, art schools, CDOs, creative associations of centers for children's and youth creativity, etc.), cultural and leisure institutions (Palaces of culture, Houses of culture, Houses of folk art, clubs, cultural and leisure centers) in the following nominations :

• "Folk Vocal" (solo, ensemble, choir),
• "Academic vocal" (solo, ensemble, choir),
• "Pop Vocal" (solo, ensemble),
• "Patriotic Song"

The participant submits his Competition work in one of the age groups:

• 5-7 years;
• 8-11 years old;
• 12-15 years;
• 16-18 years old;
• 19-23 years old;
• mixed.

For each nomination, taking into account the age group, it is planned to award the following titles: laureate - diplomas "Laureate of the 1st degree", "Laureate of the 2nd degree", "Laureate of the 3rd degree", diploma holder - diplomas "Diploma of the 1st degree", "Diploma of the 2nd degree", "Diploma III degree”, participant - Diploma “Participant”. In each nomination, the number of diplomas is not limited.

To participate in the competition, a video file with competitive work upload to any video hosting (for example,), Google Drive or your organization's website, fill out and submit the application, attaching a link to view the work. Links to works uploaded to social networks, as well as those requiring downloading on a PC, are not accepted!!! The video recording of the vocal composition performed by the Participant must be up to 4 minutes long.

Applications are accepted according to the schedule - every month from the 1st to the 27th and outside the schedule (with the issuance of a diploma in 2 working days). Sent applications and their status are reflected in the personal account.

Diplomas are uploaded to Personal Area after summing up the results of the event from the 28th to the 30th (31st) of the current month, with participation outside the schedule - within 2 working days and are available for independent download.

Applications paid after the application deadline, i.e. from the 28th to the 30th (31st) of the current month are considered according to the schedule of the next month (this condition does not apply to applications outside the schedule).

To enter the competition, please complete and submit application in the form below(if you sent at least one application or registered earlier, first enter the site through your login (your e-mail) and, and then fill out the application).

When paying in the current month 5 or more applications of one head of participants Thank You Letter IS FREE!

Vocal is one of the most common nominations at all multi-genre festivals, be it all-Russian festivals or international festivals. Participation in a vocal competition is not only competition and excitement, but also a move forward - to new vocal achievements and experience, because the talent of young performers is ignited at vocal competitions for the first time, passion and a desire to become the best are manifested. That is why so many festivals and competitions include the category "vocal" in the list of their nominations - academic vocal, pop vocal, folk vocal, vocal ensemble. All these nominations require the presence of a specialized jury, consisting of professionals in the field of vocal performance.

The most common nominations are pop vocals and children's vocals. For young vocalists planning to take part in a vocal competition, it is important to correctly select a repertoire that matches the vocal data and the specifics of this vocal competition, since many of them are thematic, for example, the Vocal Competition dedicated to the Great Victory or the Russian Romance Competition. The jury members will evaluate not only the vocal data, but also the correspondence of the repertoire to the age of the vocalist, the ability to behave on stage, the emotionality of the performance. At many vocal competitions, the use of phonograms is prohibited, and this should also be taken into account by the festival participant when choosing works. Backing tracks are often allowed, as are backing vocals and backup dancers, but only the main performer will be judged.

Children's vocal competitions

The most important thing that a child gets by regularly participating in competitions for young vocalists is experience. public speaking, a lot of different emotions and feelings associated with a new place, a crowd of spectators, and accompanied by light and sound effects. Here is the fear of letting down teachers and relatives, and stage fright, and excitement for the success of the performance, and anxiety for the result of the vote, and the bitterness of defeat, and tears of happiness and victory. Yes, yes, if you think that a child does not worry when preparing for a performance and entering the stage of a vocal festival or competition, that it is much easier for him to survive failures than for an adult - this is not so.

Much depends on the type of person. If a child is an extrovert, his desire to participate in competitions will only grow and he will easily cope with psychological stress, stage fright and a large number of people. And, it is highly likely that such a child will develop the character of a competitor, set up for competition, inside.

For an introvert child, participation in performances, even on a small ruble, is a grueling process, which must be led to the top gradually, in no case forcing and realizing that the result will have to wait, perhaps for a long time. After all, the main rule here is that the child should be pleased to be in the center of attention. Especially if it's a soloist.

Regularity is very important here, because any performance affects the psycho-emotional state of the child. Therefore, if you intend to raise not only a creative, but also a healthy child, take care of the regularity of his performances, in order to develop the skill of confident behavior in front of the public, relieve bodily clamps and the ability to withstand a prolonged intensity of emotions. It does not matter whether it is a large playground or a chamber hall, for example, a children's art school.

Participation in competitions allows the child to join the creativity from a very young age, to become part of a huge, vibrant world, in the center of which he can open up like a flower. Thanks to participation in vocal competitions, the child will learn not to be afraid to be in the spotlight, because a huge stage, thousands of eyes in the auditorium and a small person on this stage are a big test and stress. It is important to be aware of your child's abilities and look for opportunities to discover his talent.

Among the abundance of vocal competitions, it is quite difficult to choose the most suitable one. It is necessary to take into account all the nuances - the type of vocal, the age of the participant, the venue of the competition, the cost of participation and, most importantly, the reliability and high level organizations.

To better navigate the huge number of international festivals and competitions, we present you a list that presents the most famous and well-established vocal competitions of the 2017/2018 season.

Professional vocal competitions 2017/2018

Professional competitions, as a rule, involve performance in an academic manner of singing. They are distinguished by the highest requirements, and, accordingly, impressive cash bonuses and excellent career prospects at the best opera venues in the world. For example:

8th International Competition of Opera Singers "St. Petersburg"

It takes place in St. Petersburg from 11/24/2017 to 12/02/2017.

The competition is intended for professional vocalists and students of music universities aged 18-32.

Applications are accepted until October 10, 2017.

Prize fund:

• Grand Prix - the title of laureate and a prize of 225 thousand rubles.
• Two titles of laureate of the 1st degree and a prize - 150 thousand rubles.
• Two titles of the laureate of the 2nd degree and a prize - 90 thousand rubles.
• Two titles of the laureate of the 3rd degree and a prize - 45 thousand rubles.

Vocal competitions for children in 2017/2018, held among students of children's music schools, colleges and lyceums, can also be classified as professional.

7th International Competition for Young Vocalists. Elena Obraztsova

It will be held in the city of St. Petersburg from 08/15/2018 to 08/22/2018. Vocalists from 9 to 17 years old are invited to the competition of solo academic singing.

Prize fund:

• Grand Prix - 40 thousand rubles.
• 16 awards - in the amount of 10 thousand to 30 thousand rubles each.
• International festivals-competitions for children and adults

Also, various international festivals-competitions have become widespread, which include not only all types of vocal nominations, but also other types of art (choreography, theater, artistic word). In most cases, these competitions have no age restrictions, do not require special musical education, are distinguished by a variety of formats and a wide geography, which allows you to choose a competition taking place in your home or nearby city.

89th International Festival-Competition "The Sea Knows No Borders" as part of the creative project "Admiralty Star"

Passes in the format summer camp(Sochi, July 2018).

Nominations- folk singing, academic and pop vocals.

Grand Prix of the competition - 50 thousand rubles.

73rd International festival-competition "Coast of Hope"

It will be held in Yekaterinburg from 03.11.2017 to 06.11.2017.

The main prize of the competition will be the presentation of 100,000 rubles at the "Grand Prize 2017-2018" in Anapa.

32nd International festival-competition “Creative discoveries. Music" from the Creative Association "Salute of Talents"

It will be held in St. Petersburg from 24 to 27 March 2018. Applications will be accepted until 03/04/2018 inclusive.

Nominations: academic, pop and folk vocals, as well as vocal and instrumental ensemble.

The winners will receive memorable prizes and diplomas of laureates of 1,2,3 degrees, as well as the titles of diplomats. The owner of the Grand Prix will have the opportunity to participate in one of the competitions organized by TO "Salute of Talents" without making a financial contribution.

International vocal competitions in Moscow

Despite the huge number of international competitions organized throughout Russia, festivals and competitions held in Moscow are always popular. Among the vocal competitions of the 2017/2018 season in Moscow, in addition to traditional professional ones, festivals-competitions organized by the Planet of Talents Foundation are worthy of attention.

Final of the International festival-competition within the framework of the project "Cradle of Russia"

The age of participants is not limited.

Nominations:

• Stage vocals.
• Folk singing.
• jazz vocals.
• Academic vocal.
• Choral singing.
• Folk vocals.

As a result of the festival, the vocalists receive the titles of laureates, diplomats and the title of the winner of the Grand Prix of the competition.

International distance vocal festivals and online competitions

For the majority of soloists, teachers, participants in vocal studios and their parents, a trip to the largest international competitions is not possible due to financial and organizational difficulties. However, the presence of an official diploma of international level can facilitate further admission to music schools and receive government scholarships or grants. In this case, the best option would be to participate in online competitions organized by creative associations and various Support Funds. For example, international vocal competitions 2017/2018, which will be held remotely.

19th International Competition "First Swallows"

The Singing Swallows nomination includes:

• ethnic singing;
• academic vocal;
• folk singing;
• pop-jazz vocals.

International Internet competitions of the Planet of Talents Foundation

Regularly held every 3 months.

Vocal art nominations: pop, folk, academic vocals.

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The following are invited to participate in the competition: vocalists, instrumentalists, presenters, theater and circus artists, choreographic groups, fashion theaters, creative teams, individual performers, students and teachers of children's art schools, music schools, schools and colleges, institutions additional education, houses and centers of children's folk art, students educational institutions, non-professional and professional performers, participants in amateur performances, choirs, orchestras, ensembles.

Teachers of groups and professional performers can participate in the competition.

At the competition, not a competitive, but a qualification principle for evaluating the competitive program is applied, taking into account the age of the performers.

The age of participants is not limited!

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We will be glad if artistic groups will present the full depth and diversity of creative life at the International Competition! We wish new discoveries in creativity, the spirit of creation, joy and pleasant worries in preparing participants for the competition!

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