Requirements

The Application

-Applications will be accepted from Monday April 1, 2024 - Sunday June 30, 2024. The application form should be emailed to: auditions@camillecoloraturaawards.com and payment made online. The registration fee for the competition is:
-$20 for Students
-$30 for Artist and Accomplished
-$20 for Virtual.
Registration fee is non-refundable. Deadline for sending the application is 11:59pm EDT June 30, 2024.

-Singers may enter both the Live and Virtual divisions but must pay 2 separate entrance fees and submit 2 separate emailed registrations and forms.  You may use the same aria selection, but it must be submitted as two separate applications if you are competing in both divisions.  There will be unique judges to the Virtual division. Virtual only contestants may disregard the “preparation” requirements of the application page.

-Round I/PreScreen – Submission requirements: Please fill out the registration and follow the instructions for submission at the bottom of the page including payment for registration fee.  Please video record an aria, oratorio or art song (or a portion thereof) of your choice not to exceed 5 minutes. Music may be cut/shortened but only one (1) song may be submitted. Due to continued social distancing obstacles, recorded accompaniment is acceptable.

Instructions on how to submit can be found at the bottom of the registration form. 

By entering this competition you hereby grant permission to the CAMILLE COLORATURA AWARDS or anyone authorized by CAMILLE COLORATURA AWARDS, to use and reproduce any video and/or photographs taken of you without any compensation to you. You understand the video and/or photographs may be used in any manner or media such as websites, publications, promotions, broadcasts, advertisements or posters. You waive any right to inspect or approve the Camille Coloratura Awards images or any printed or electronic matter that may be used with them.


Preparation

On the registration form please include the selections you are prepared to offer in the event you advance to Round II.

    1. Student division singers should have 3 arias/songs with at least 2 different languages represented.
    2. Artist and Accomplished divisions should have 4 arias/songs with at least 3 different languages represented.

Virtual division singers do not have a 2nd round.

The Live Competition

Round I
8-14 semi-finalists will be selected from preliminary submissions in each division.

Round II
The selected semi-finalists will be evaluated by a new set of judges on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 and receive a new set of scores (Screening scores do not carry over). Singers will present their original submission and a 2nd selection that the judges will choose based on the options listed on the registration form.

Round III
On Saturday, October 5th, 2024 8-10 Finalists will perform in an evening concert.  Each singer will perform one selection and afterwards prizes will be awarded.

Criteria

  • All music performed must be memorized including arias from oratorios, cantatas or masses.
  • All selections should demonstrate mastery of coloratura style and technique.
  • The video should be one single take, no edits.
  • The video must have been recorded in 2024.
  • The selection may be cut/shortened but only one (1) song may be submitted.
  • The decision of the jury is final.

Jury for Prelims

  • TBA

Jury for Semifinals/Finals

  • TBA

Contact us at info@camillecoloraturaawards.com