Rules & REGULATIONS

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A VIDEO AUDITION ONLY

YouTube link recommended but other forms will be accepted. (mov, mp4)

No live audition

Applicant may choose ONE piece from the standard repertoire (baroque, classical, romantic or contemporary) for the audition.
Vocalists may choose ONE song from the following repertoire categories:

Opera aria

Classical repertoire

Folk/Traditional

Broadway/Musical Theatre/Jazz

Pop repertoire is NOT acceptable for the audition.

One movement of Sonata or Sonatina could be accepted as a separate piece.
No arranged music. No repeats should be taken at either audition or recital.
All auditions must be performed from memory. Music for the ensembles does not have to be memorized.
The judges' decisions are final.
RESULT will be announced through our website on October 16, 2021

Performance time limit for audition & virtual recital is 10 minutes.

There is extended performance time fee of $100 per minute.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NYYVC has decided to play safe and hold this year’s 1st & 2nd place winners’ recital Virtually.

Recording for the special Virtual Recital will take place in November 6, 2021 and it will broadcast via YouTube live stream on November 13, 2021.

There is NO CHANGING of piece from the live audition/video file/youtube to the recital under any circumstances.
Participants at virtual recital will receive Certificate, Medal, Teacher’s Diploma and Video file of their performance. Recital fee is $200.
Non-participants will receive a Certificate by E-mail in PDF format (free of charge).
You may purchase a 'Competition Winner’s Package' for a non-refundable fee of $80 (Non US address: additional $40 shipping and handling will be charged). The Package includes, Winner’s Certificate & Medal and Teacher’s Diploma. For Ensemble applicants: Additional charge of $20 per each member will apply.
No recital will be scheduled for 3rd place & Honorable Mention Winners due to a limited space.