​Young Opera Voice - Navan Choral and Instrumental Festival

Saturday 9th May 2020.
1st Prize €1,000 +Tara Cup, 2nd Prize €500
Eligibility:
       To be eligible for this competition, competitors must satisfy all of the following criteria:
  • Competitors must be from the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland; or from abroad and resident in Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for at least two years prior to the date of the competition.
  • Attending a third level/postgraduate course of study or private school or private tuition.
  • Born between the 1st May 1992 and 30th April 2002
Competition Timetable 2020

Competition Timetable 2020

Competition Event
Competition Date
Young Opera Voice
Sat 9th May
Entry Fees
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  • Young Opera Voice = €45
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Fees may be paid by Cheque, Postal Order or Bank Draft made payable to Navan Choral and Instrumental Festival.
Fees may also be paid by EFT.  
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Bank Details:
  • Name of Account: Navan Choral Festival.
  • Name of Bank: Ulster Bank, Kennedy Road, Navan, Co. Meath.
  • BIC: ULSB IE 2D
  • IBAN: IE 56 ULSB 986210 10012728

​Competition Requirements:
  • One aria from an opera or oratorio by either Handel or Mozart to be sung from memory in the original key and original language.
  • One other contrasting operatic aria of own choice to be sung from memory in original key and original language.
  • One art song to be sung from memory in original language.
  • Competitors may provide their own accompanist. But an accompanist will be available on the day of the competition. (Please contact Secretary for details)
  • Competitors will preform two pieces in the qualifying round. (One Aria and the Art Song) Finalists will preform two pieces. (The second Aria and one of the pieces already preformed in the qualifying round)
Closing date for applications for the Young Opera Voice competition is 1st March 2020.


​Rules and Regulations

Rules & Regulations
  1. Closing date for applications is 1st March 2020.
  2. Validity of an entry is the responsibility of the entrants. If the competitor does not comply with the regulations of the competition, then he/she may be disqualified.
  3. Entry fee €45 must accompany the application form and is non-refundable. Proof of age may be required.
  4. Original sheet music must be presented on the day of the competition. The responsibility for collecting music after the competition rests with the competitor.
  5. The winner of the Tara Cup will be responsible for its care and security whilst in his/her charge, and must return it promptly when requested to do so by Navan Choral and Instrumental Festival. The Tara Cup may not be taken abroad.
  6. The first prize-winner will be ineligible to compete in this competition in subsequent years.
  7. The competitors must perform from memory.
  8. The Board of Directors of Navan Choral and Instrumental Festival reserves the right to photograph, broadcast live and/or record for subsequent reproduction and /or broadcast, on radio/television/internet, any performance, without payment. All material will be used for promotional purposes only.
  9. The Board of Directors of Navan Choral and Instrumental Festival reserves the right to make any decisions not otherwise addressed in the official regulations, in order to ensure that the competition proceeds in a fair, efficient and orderly fashion.
  10. The decision of the Adjudicators is final.
  11. The decision of the Board of Directors of Navan Choral and Instrumental Festival is final, in all matters.

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Marie Mullooly (Secretary) 086-8569802​ | Ernest Mc Bride (Director) 087-2443739 |  Sean Lynch (Director) 087-2633870 | Email: navanchoralfest@gmail.com​​​