Competition Final Rounds
FAQ
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Second Round
Saturday, May 24 – Sunday, May 25
- All Divisions
- 10 am – 1:30 pm and 4:30 – 8:00 pm
- All Competition rooms are located on the 2nd Floor. Check your account for your room assignment and audition time.
Format and Details
- Only ONE song selection is required for the Second Round; you have approximately 6 minutes of performance time.
- You can sing the same selection from the First Round or choose a new selection.
- Original music is not required, but make sure the copied music you bring for the accompanist is in a three-ringed binder (no loose copies of music) in non-glare sheet protectors or taped edges (absolutely no staples).
- You may bring your own accompanist or use the one provided, but there will be no time to practice with the accompanist beforehand.
- Practice rooms will be available, but these rooms do not include pianos.
- Semiformal daytime audition attire is appropriate.
- Approximately 600 singers participate in the Second Round:
- 350 High School Divisions
- 200 University Divisions
- 150 Young Artist/Emerging Professional Divisions
- Depending on the size of the division, approximately 14-40 singers from each division will advance to the Semifinal Round.
- This is an open competition; parents, family, and others may sit in on the competition, space permitting.
- Winners will be announced at the Dessert Reception on Sunday, May 25 at 9:00-10:00 pm in Chicago Ballroom 8 on the 4th floor. A list will also be posted online later that night.
Semifinal Round
Monday, May 26
- All Divisions
- 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Room Locations TBA
Format and Details
- Singers perform ONE song selection of their choice in its entirety.
- Repertoire can be used from previous rounds.
- Semiformal daytime audition attire is appropriate.
- The top 5-10 singers in each division will advance to the Final Round.
- Winners will be notified via email and a list will be posted near the Convention Registration Desk as soon as possible after the round is complete.
- This is an open competition; parents, family, and others may sit in on the competition, space permitting.
- The list of Winners will be posted 30 minutes after the conclusion of each division at the Convention Registration desk on the 4th Floor and online at www.csmusic.info/winners.
Final Round & Awards
Monday, May 26
- 3:00 – 7:00 pm
- Chicago Ballroom 8 (4th Floor)
Approximate Start Times – The next division will start immediately after the previous division’s final singer.
3:00 – 3:20 pm Musical Theatre – High School 1 (4 singers)
3:25 – 3:45 pm Musical Theatre – High School 2 (4 singers)
3:45 – 4:05 pm Musical Theatre – University/Pre-Professional (5 singers)
4:05 – 4:30 pm Classical – High School 1 (5 singers)
4:30 – 4:55 pm Classical – High School 1 (5 singers)
4:55 – 5:20 pm Classical – University (5 singers)
5:25 – 6:00 pm Classical – Young Artist/Emerging Professional (5 singers)
6:00 – 6:25 pm Scholarship Awards
6:30 pm Announce First, Second, and Third Place in each division
Format and Details
- Singers perform ONE song selection of their choice in its entirety.
- Repertoire can be used from previous rounds.
- Formal audition attire is appropriate.
Any questions?
Email support@csmusic.net or call 877-515-9800.