2018: 1st Sing for Love Choral and Solo Song Composition Competition
In keeping with Rotary International's commitment to serving society, and to express Rotary's ideals of public service and charity through the arts, this project seeks to convey kindness and care through beautiful songs and to foster friendship and harmony through singing. Initiated by Rotary International District 3521 Governor Mr. 王光明, with the participation of District 3481 Governor Mr. 莊進標, District 3482 Governor Mr. 陳世霖 and Mr. 張順立, President of the Friends of the National Culture and Arts Foundation, the project is curated and run by Taipei Chamber Singers. It aims to discover talented songwriters and composers, reward outstanding works, and provide a quality platform for premieres so that the songs can be shared and sung widely.
In keeping with Rotary International’s commitment to serving society, and to express Rotary’s ideals of public service and charity through the arts, this project seeks to convey kindness and care through beautiful songs and to foster friendship and harmony through singing. Initiated by Rotary International District 3521 Governor Mr. 王光明, with the participation of District 3481 Governor Mr. 莊進標, District 3482 Governor Mr. 陳世霖 and Mr. 張順立, President of the Friends of the National Culture and Arts Foundation, the project is curated and run by Taipei Chamber Singers. It aims to discover talented songwriters and composers, reward outstanding works, and provide a quality platform for premieres so that the songs can be shared and sung widely.
Registration
Registration period: from now until 31 October 2018
Registration form: https://goo.gl/criL9E (all entrants must complete the online form)
Note: After registering, entrants who wish to change their theme or category must notify the organizer by email before 15 August 2018; the change is complete only once the organizer confirms it by email. Each entrant may make one change only.
Rules
1. Categories: (1) solo voice; (2) equal-voice choir; (3) mixed choir.
2. Themes: compose on one of the following themes: “Love,” “Inspiring Life” or “Anti-Drug.”
3. Existing poems may be set to music, provided this does not infringe anyone’s intellectual property rights. However, only newly written lyrics are eligible for the Best Thematic Lyrics Award.
※ For details, please see the competition regulations
Prizes
First Prize (one per category): certificate and NT$80,000.
Second Prize (one per category): certificate and NT$50,000.
Third Prize (one per category): certificate and NT$30,000.
Enquiries
Tel: Taipei Chamber Singers (02) 2776-4089 (weekdays, 10 am–4 pm)
Email: taiwansingforlove@gmail.com
Address: Composition Competition Team, Taipei Chamber Singers, 3F, No. 159, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Taipei 10690
Taipei Chamber Singers website: http://www.tcschoir.org.tw/
Sing for Love Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TaiwanSingforLove/
Download the Competition Regulations
Competition regulations (https://www.tcschoir.org.tw/program/2018SingforLove_regulation.pdf)
Download Attachment 1
Score cover (pdf) (https://www.tcschoir.org.tw/program/1_2018SingforLove_cover.pdf)
Score cover (docx) (https://www.tcschoir.org.tw/program/1_2018SingforLove_cover.docx)
Download Attachment 2
Statement of creative concept (pdf) (https://www.tcschoir.org.tw/program/2_2018SingforLove_concept.pdf)
Statement of creative concept (docx) (https://www.tcschoir.org.tw/program/2_2018SingforLove_concept.docx)
Download Attachment 3
Submission envelope cover (pdf) (https://www.tcschoir.org.tw/program/3_2018SingforLove_mail.pdf)
Submission envelope cover (docx) (https://www.tcschoir.org.tw/program/3_2018SingforLove_mail.docx)
Download Attachment 4 Copyright declaration (https://www.tcschoir.org.tw/program/4_2018SingforLove_agreement.pdf)