SEC Lyrical
Sound Espressivo invites Musicians of All Ages
to celebrate Live Music Performance
by participating in the
Application Deadline
May 16, 2024 at 3:59:00 AM
Lyrical Music Competition 2023-24
Are you a Lyrical Artist?
Check out the Artistic Category Description
Hint: One can be a Lyrical Artist at any age and stage of learning the art of music performance! Turn to great artists for inspiration, many spoke out about Lyricism in Music:
"And gentle winds and waters near,
Make music to the lonely ear."
— Lord Byron
Competition Rounds
Preliminary Round - by video submission. Selected musicians will be invited to the Final Round
Final Round - Live performance on a world-wide Internet TV Broadcast.
Judges from aroud the world provide on-air commentary immediately after each performance.
Finalists meet the Judges and can ask questions.
Musicians' supporters can write comments which will be shown onscreen
Family and friends can watch and be part of your LIVE performance from anywhere in the world.
Finalists receive Technical preparation session with VCHS Broadcast Directors and Engineers, in preparation for the broadcast. More about Broadcast technology for musicians here
All Instrumentalists, Ensembles, and Voice performers can apply
Age Groups
10 and under
11-14
15-18
Adult (19 and older)
Repertory
All periods and genres accepted
For Preliminary Round - submit a video of one virtuoso piece
Final Round - perform up to 10 min of Lyrical compositions
Important DATES
May 15, 2024 - Application Deadline
June 2024 - Final Round of the Competition
Laureates and Winners
Cash Awards
One in each Age Group:
Adult (19 and older) - $300
15-18 - $200
11-14 - $100
10 and under - $50
Performance Awards
One Laureate will receive a fully sponsored performance opportunity at Carnegie Laureate Gala (see details and dates here)
More performance, scholarships, recordings, web-profile, interviews, educational and partner-sponsored Awards here
Career Development and Educational Awards here
Teachers
Receive recognition on Sound Espressivo website and in Virtual Concert Halls Broadcast programs, certificates honoring Teachers' contribution.
Fees
Application Fee - $50
Final Round (if selected only) - $100
Complete Regulations here