2012 Central Ohio Singing Competition
Rules and Info
Age Divisions
- Elementary: 10 and under
- Intermediate: 11 to 13
- Senior: 14 to 18
Age eligibility is determined on the date of competition.
Registration
- Registration deadline was extended until March 21, 2012. Registration form must be postmarked by March 21, 2012, and mailed to Columbus Music and Art Academy with a registration fee of $25.
- By March 25 each contestant will be notified by email of the exact time of their audition. If you don't hear from us by March 25, 2012, call us at 614-789-9392 or email to Columbus Music and Art Academy.
- Download registration form.
Competition Schedule and Location
- Friday, March 30, 2012: 5 - 8 pm
- Saturday, March 31, 9 am - 2 pm
- Sunday, April 1, 1 pm - 6 pm
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 Northwest Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
Competition Rules
- Competition will be closed to public.
- All contestants will perform one song in front of a panel of professional judges.
- All songs are to be performed from memory.
- Songs may be sung a capella (no accompaniment) or with an accompanist. Be sure to bring a CD or an accompanist (piano is available).
- Songs must be appropriate at discretion of judges. Profanity, etc. will not be permitted.
- Songs must be no longer than 3 minutes.
- All participants will get written comments from the judges.
- The judges will select 3 winners in each age division.
- The judges' decisions are final.
- Top 3 winners in each age division will be awarded trophies.
- All other contestants will receive certificates of participation or honorable mention.
- To participate in the competition you must be available at any of the following time periods: March 30, 2012, from 5 - 8 pm; March 31, 2012, 9 am - 2 pm; April 1, 2012, 1 pm - 6 pm.
- If selected 1st place winner, you must be available on May 6 to participate in the Spring Concert of the Columbus International Children’s Choir on May 6, 2012, at 7:00 pm or else your place and prizes will be given to next place recipient.
Winner's Performance and Awards Ceremony
- First, second, and third places and honorable mentions in each age category will sing at the Winner's Performance on May 12, 2012, at 5:00 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 Northwest Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212. It is open for public. The Awards Ceremony will follow immediately after the Winner's Performance.
- In addition, top winners in all three divisions are invited to perform during the Spring Concert of the Columbus International Children’s Choir on May 6, 2012, at 7:00 pm. The concert will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 10700 Liberty Rd., Powell, OH 43065.
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