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The Hammerstein International Youth Vocal Solo Competition is the first international vocal competition aimed at young performers, ages 23 and under, honoring the legacy of Oscar Hammerstein.
Who is Eligible? – The contest is open to all singers of all nationalities, ages 5-23 years old. For the purposes of this contest age categories are as follows.
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Elementary School [E] – Students enrolled in Kindergarten – 5th Grade
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Middle School [M ] – Students enrolled in 6th – 8th Grade
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High School [H ] – Students enrolled in 9th – 12th Grade
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College [C] – Undergraduate College Students in either their Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Year of College
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Local Category – All singers that reside in Bucks County will be automatically entered into the local category in addition to their age category contest
Contest Timeline & Notification of Winners:
Semi-Final Registration Opens: January 14, 2022
1st Round Solo Submissions Due: March 26, 2022; 12 PM, Eastern Time
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Please submit a 1-minute cut of your full solo performance for consideration.
Semi-Finalists will be notified via email on April 15th, 2022.
Semi-Finalist 2nd round videos due: April 22, 2022; 12 PM Eastern Time
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Please submit the video of your FULL song performance.
Finalists will be announced via email on May 6, 2022
Finalist Introduction Videos and Headshots Due - May 20, 2022; 12 PM Eastern Time
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Finalists will receive introduction video requirements and upload directions via email
Contest winners will be announced via a Facebook Live Broadcast from Oscar Hammerstein’s home on June 10th at 8 PM; Eastern Time. Winners will also receive a follow-up email on June 11th with prize claim information.
Click here to Full Rules and Regulations
Prizes:
First Place:
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$250 Cash Prize
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Invitation to perform your song as part of the opening act for a Broadway Star at The Hammerstein Garden Party Celebration in July 2022 at Oscar Hammerstein’s home.
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Room and board for you and a family member (double occupancy room) in Oscar Hammerstein’s home (currently a bed & breakfast) the night before and night of The Hammerstein Garden Party Celebration Concert
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One on one coaching session with a Broadway Professional Teaching Artist prior to The Hammerstein Garden Party Celebration Concert. If you are unable to attend the concert you will receive a voice lesson with a Broadway professional, via ZOOM at a mutually agreed upon date and time.
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The first place winner’s video will be featured on the front page of the OHMTEC Website for a 1 month period.
Second Place:
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$100 Cash Prize
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Oscar Hammerstein II Collection, Hal Leonard Corporation – Sheet Music collection with over 50 great songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, photos and biography.
Third Place:
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$50 Cash Prize
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OHMTEC t-shirt
