Classical Vocal Solo (30)
Genre : Musical Arts
Description :
Classical Solo Vocal competition, Hindustani and Carnatic performances will be judged together.
No. of teams per IIT :
2
No of participants per team :
1
Time Limit :
Maximum of 7 minutes per performance, including sound-check.
Rules :
Participants are required to report at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the competition.
An electronic Tanpura will be provided at the venue. No other instruments are allowed.
Carnatic Participants can present a Kriti/Keerthanam of their choice.
Hindustani Participants can present a Madhya Laya or a Drut Laya Bandish, or a Tarana.
Manodharma (one or more of Ragam/Neraval/Swaram or Alap/Bol Alap/Taans) is encouraged, although not compulsory.
A standard drum kit (5-piece drum kit, two crashes, one ride, one hi-hat, and a double pedal) will be provided. Teams are expected to bring other instruments with them.
Profanity is allowed but not encouraged in the lyrics. Teams are requested to submit the lyrics of all their songs before the beginning of the event to the organising team.
The judges would be judging from “AMPS ON” to “AMPS OFF.” The participants must make sure to prompt the judges to mark the beginning and ending of the performance differentiating it from the setup time.
Penalty :
- Exceeding the time limit will cause a deduction of 10 marks per minute.
- After 9 minutes, the sound will be stopped, and the team will be asked to leave the stage.
Judging Criteria :
- Song Selection - 30%
- Taal/Rhythm Sense - 20%
- Sur/Melody - 30%
- Creativity/Originality - 10%
- Overall Impact - 10%
Judges for the Event :
