Frequently Asked Questions
It is YOUR responsibility to carefully read all of the information given to you through the web site. But to clear up any confusion, here is a list of questions we get asked quite a bit:
Q. Can I compete once I’m in college?
A. You may compete the summer/fall following your senior year in high school. You may not compete past the fall of your first year of college.
Q. If I live in one area, but go to college in another, can I compete at that college?
A. Yes you can.
Q. My friend at another church and I want to enter as a group. Can we?
A. You can as long as the group size is 8 or less. For groups larger than 8 all members must be from the same church.
Q. The rules say I need copies of my entry for the judges. Can I make copies at the competition?
A. There may not be provision for copies at the competition. You should always come prepared.
Q. What if I can’t find the original music for the piece I want to perform?
A. You will be marked down if you do not have the original music, so you should choose a different piece.
Q. What if I really want to perform that piece?
A. Then hopefully you will find fulfillment in performing it, because you won’t be going home with a scholarship unless you provide the original music.
Q. What exactly qualifies as the original music?
A. Original music is music that is published by a company and is arranged the same way you are playing or singing it. You must bring the original book or sheet music; photocopies and handwritten music will NOT suffice. You should call your local bookstore and they can help you locate the original music, or you can search online.
Q. Can I use the music provided on the CD/cassette jacket for my original music?
A. That depends. Some track companies print the musical score right inside the jacket; if the vocal line you are singing is printed, you can consider it original music. Lyrics alone are NOT original music.
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If you have more questions and you can’t find the answers from the information we’ve provided, contact us!