Navaratri Navrang Music Competition - Vocal
by Acharyanet
Cash Prize + Guru Workshops
Navaratri Navrang Music Competition - Vocal is a competition by Acharyanet for children aged 6 to 100, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
Approximately 3-4 weeks across preliminary video submission and virtual final rounds
Format
Individual
Time needed
Preparation for preliminary round submission and availability for live virtual final round.
About this opportunity
Navaratri Navrang is an online Carnatic music competition organised by Acharyanet during the festive Navaratri season. Participants perform Carnatic compositions on the Goddess by renowned composers and submit their entries through video for the preliminary round.
The competition is open to Carnatic vocalists across six age brackets, ranging from sub-juniors aged 6 to adults above 30. Both Indian residents and non-Indian residents can participate, with separate registration tracks for each.
The contest is conducted in two stages. The preliminary round is a video submission, after which shortlisted finalists perform live in a virtual final round judged on Shruti adherence, Talam, Raga and Gamaka nuances, Pronunciation, and Overall presentation.
Winners receive cash prizes and online access to exclusive workshops by legendary Carnatic gurus on the Acharyanet platform.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 6 to 100 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
No specific academic requirements.
Prerequisites
- Foundational training in Carnatic vocal or instrumental music
- Ability to record and submit a video performance for the preliminary round
Open to Carnatic vocalists aged 6 and above, organised in age brackets: Sub-juniors (6-9), Juniors (10-13), Sub-seniors (14-17), Seniors (18 to 23), Super seniors (24 to 30) and Adults(30 and above). Indian and non-Indian residents may participate through separate registration tracks.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
Rewards and recognition
Award
Winners across age brackets receive cash prizes; specific amounts are announced by Acharyanet for each edition.
Certificate
Acharyanet Participation Certificate
Participants and winners typically receive recognition from Acharyanet for their performance in the competition.
Recognition
International Carnatic music recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Themed around Navaratri with compositions on the Goddess
- Six age brackets from 6-year-old sub-juniors to adults above 30
- Open to both vocalists and instrumentalists
- Conducted entirely online with video preliminary and virtual live final
Rounds & format
Round 1 is a preliminary video submission of a Carnatic composition on the Goddess. Shortlisted finalists then perform live in a virtual final round.
How entries are judged
Performances are evaluated on five elements: Shruti adherence, Talam, Raga and Gamaka nuances, Pronunciation, and Overall presentation.
Selection process
Shortlisting from preliminary video submissions is based on the five judging criteria; finalists then compete in a live virtual final round.
How to apply
- 1Register online through the Acharyanet Navaratri contest page in the appropriate age bracket and residency track
- 2Record a Carnatic composition on the Goddess by a renowned composer
- 3Submit the video entry before the preliminary round deadline
- 4Shortlisted finalists perform live in the virtual final round
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Separate registration tracks exist for Indian residents and non-Indian residents. Specific fee amounts for each track are announced by Acharyanet on the official contest page for each edition.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Navaratri Navrang Music Competition - Vocal free?
No, a registration fee applies. Check the organizer's official page for the current amount.
Who can participate in Navaratri Navrang Music Competition - Vocal?
Children aged 6 to 100.
What will my child gain from Navaratri Navrang Music Competition - Vocal?
Cash prizes for winners across age categories. Online access to exclusive workshops by legendary Carnatic gurus. International stage open to Indian and non-Indian resident participants. Performance evaluated by experienced Carnatic music judges. Live virtual final round exposure to a global Carnatic music audience.
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