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Event Schedule

Sound Check Recording

Event Details

• This event is open to all children between ages 6-18 years.
• This is a Carnatic vocal music competition. We are not accepting registrations for instrumental music at this time.
• Event Format :
  – Preliminary Round – Preliminary videos must be submitted by Aug 16th 2021
  – Final Round (Live performances in US time zone) – Aug 28th and Aug 29 2021
• Participants must use a shruthi box. Tracks, karaoke and other accompaniments are not permitted.
• The registration fee is $25 per participant for the entire competition (all rounds included).
• This is an individual event. Group participation is not allowed.
• We will be using the Zoom platform for the participants and judges for the finals. Links will be shared with the participants closer to the event date. 
• The event finale will be telecast live via Facebook Live and through url: aramsei.org/live for all our viewers. 
• Please reach out to sip-carnatic@aramsei.org for any questions
• The Judges’ decision will be final.

Registration Details

Dates & Deadlines:

Last date to register	Aug 8, 2021 Aug 16, 2021 (11:59PM, Pacific Time)
Preliminary Round Videos due	Aug 14, 2021 Aug 17, 2021 (9:00PM, Pacific Time)
Preliminary Round Results	Aug 21, 2021
Live Contest	Aug 28 & 29, 2021

Segments

Category	Ages	Finals Length	Composition
Bhajans/Geethams/Swarajathis	6-9 years	6 mins	Bhajan or Geetham or Swarajathi
Bhajans/Geethams/Swarajathis	10-12 years	6 mins	Bhajan or Geetham or Swarajathi
Varnams	9-14 years	6 mins	Varnam (any composer)
Krithis	6-9 years	6 mins	Krithi (any composer or ragam)
	10-13 years	6 mins	Krithi (any composer or ragam)
	14-18 years	6 mins	Krithi (any composer or ragam)
	14-18 years	5 mins	Manodharmam – Raga Alapana only
	14-18 years	5 mins	Manodharmam – Kalpana Swarams only

Registration is now closed!

Event Format

Preliminary Round

General Rules

• This contest is a Sing In Place contest which implies that it is only for vocal music.
• All registrants must submit a video recording of a song of their choice as per the segment requirement.
• Length of the song should not exceed 6 minutes for all segments except the Raga Alapana & Kalpana Swarams segments. (It can be shorter than 6 minutes.
• The length of the preliminary presentation cannot exceed 3 minutes for the 14-18 years Manodharmam – Raga Alapana segment.
• The length of the preliminary presentation cannot exceed 3 minutes for the 14-18 years Manodharmam – Kalpana Swarams segment.
• Upload the video to the Google Drive link that would be/was shared via email.
• Participants must use a shruthi box. Tracks, karaoke and other accompaniments are not permitted.
• The video will be reviewed by the judges to shortlist participants.
• We encourage the participants to briefly introduce themselves at the beginning of the video.
• Deadline to submit the preliminary video is Aug 16, 2021.
• Contestants can sign up in multiple categories as applicable by age.
• The event is a fundraiser for Aram Sei projects. So we will not be issuing a refund should you not proceed to the Finals.
• Preliminary Round review – The judges will review the preliminary round videos and select the top participants to proceed to the next round. This result will be announced on Aug 21, 2021.

Finals Round

General Rules

• This contest is a Sing In Place contest which implies that it is only for vocal music.
• The top scoring contestants in every category will move to the Sing In Place Carnatic – Finals Round.
• All the tracks are solo contests only. This is an individual event. Group participation is not allowed.
• This is a Carnatic music event and Carnatic compositions will only be permitted. Bhajans are allowed in the Bhajans tracks (6-9y & 10-12y) only.
• Participants must use a shruthi box. Tracks, karaoke and other accompaniments are not permitted.
• The time limit for each track is listed in the Segments section above.
• The same participant can participate in multiple categories if they meet the age requirements.
• It is fine if you chose to perform the same song that you submitted for the Preliminary Round in the Finals Round as well.
• Expect questions and live interaction with the judges.
• We will be using the Zoom platform for the participants and judges. Links will be shared with the participants closer to the event date.
• The event will be telecast live via Facebook Live and through url: aramsei.org/live for all our viewers.
• Top 2 contestants in each track will be awarded with performance opportunities in each category. If the number of finalists in a category is 3 or lesser, only one prize will be awarded for that category.
• Please reach out to sip-carnatic@aramsei.org for any questions
• The Judges’ decision will be final.

Rules for Krithis Category

• You can pick any composer or ragam for the Krithis Category.
• For Manodharmam – Kalpana Swarams category, the participants can choose to sing one line of the composition followed by the Kalpana Swarams.

Prizes

Performance Opportunities for the Top 2 performers in every category!

Category	Ages	Prize – Online Concert Opportunity
Bhajans/Geethams/Swarajathis	6-9 years	15 min slot
Bhajans/Geethams/Swarajathis	10-12 years	15 min slot
Varnams	9-14 years	20 min slot
Krithis	6-9 years	30 min slot
	10-13 years	30 min slot
	14-18 years	30 min slot with Manodharmam optional
	14-18 years	30 min slot with Manodharmam
	14-18 years	30 min slot with Manodharmam

FAQ – for the FINALS

• Q- Are all the time slots in Pacific time?
  • A- Yes, all the time slots listed are in PST.
• Q- Can you give us more time for some of the segments?
  • A- Unfortunately, no; since we have a lot of contestants that we are trying to fit in within 4 hours each day.
• Q- Since the time slots are too short, is it OK to sing only a part of a composition?
  • A- Singing a part of a composition would not be considered a negative, while the other option is to choose to sing as you do and the judges/emcees will stop the contestant when the time is up.