Entries in the prescribed format are invited by Kala Academy Goa from Goan choir groups/ institutions and churches for participation in the State Level Choir (hymns) singing competition. A copy of the rules and regulations and entry form in the prescribed format will be available at Kala Academy Goa from March 2. The competition will be held on Saturday, March 7, at Dinanath Mangeshkar Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panaji.
Participating groups will be paid travelling allowance (transportation) of one vehicle as per the norms of Kala Academy, besides Rs 3,000 as preparatory expenses.
Winners will be awarded with a trophy and 1st prize amount of Rs 50,000, while the 2nd and 3rd prize winners will win Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. There will be two consolation prizes of Rs 10,000 each.
Judging will be done on the aspects of voice intonation and rhythm, harmony, expressions, music arrangement, costumes and overall impact.
The competition is open to Goan artistes, choir groups, institutions and churches. As per the rules of the competition, each participating group will have to present three hymns and the performance duration shall be minimum 10 minutes and maximum 15 minutes for each group and maximum 3 minutes time will be allowed for setting excluding the performance duration.
Hymns are to be presented in Konkani language out of which one hymn may be presented in any other language. Each group shall have not less than seven and not more than 15 participants including musicians. The groups shall perform in voices and the singers shall be allowed to participate in only one group. However, musicians may play in more than one group. While evaluating the performance, preference shall be given to live music.
Choir groups in Goa are requested to take a note of the above and submit their duly filled in entries in the prescribed format by the stipulated last date i.e March 4 at Kala Academy office during working hours.
No entry fee
Last date for entry forms: March 4
