Video requirements

 

General Requirements

• The video should be recorded in high-definition (720p/1080p) and be made in .mp4 format

• The audio & video should be recorded simultaneously and post-productions are not allowed

• The time limit applies to the total length of the video, extra materials will not be marked.

• Please upload the video(s) to both YouTube and Google Drive, and provide permanent links on the application form for the organiser/jury to view/download.

• Videos recorded in 2018 or after are accepted. 

• In case you are submitting performances recorded at different occasions, please join the videos and submit one video link only

• Each work should be recorded in one continuous take.

• Videos recorded and edited with multi camera angles are accepted, but we encourage submitting videos recorded by one camera only (in a fixed position). 

                              

 Adjudication and Diplomas

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Jury Members of the Category Competition will evaluate the overall artistic quality of each video and present diplomas according to the following scale:

 

Bronze Award: 59.5-69.4 marks

Silver Award: 69.5-79.4 marks

Gold Award: 79.5 marks or above

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Champion of each category will receive a "Category Champion" certificate. A number of "outstanding Conductors" & "Outstanding Teachers' will also be presented, based on the nominations of the jury.

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Final Round

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Choirs that receive 85 marks or above in the category competition will be considered to the Final Round. A list of Finalists (tentatively around 15 choirs) will be nominated and confirmed by the Jury of the Category Round.

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Each finalist will choose 1 piece from their Category Round video for the Final Round, where 30  international jury members will vote for the “Choir of the World” Award (including a cash prize equivalent to RMB 40,000), Jury’s Prize (including a cash prize equivalent to RMB 20,000) and a number of Grand Awards.

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