Awards
Awards
According to the scores attained, choirs will be awarded the following:
GOLD Diploma |
Summa cum Laude
Grade I Grade II Grade III |
95 points and above
90 points and above 85 points to 89.90 points 80 points to 84.90 points |
SILVER Diploma |
Grade I Grade II Grade III |
75 points to 79.90 points 70 points to 74.90 points 65 points to 69.90 points |
BRONZE Diploma |
Grade I
Grade II Grade III |
60 points to 64.90 points 55 points to 59.90 points 50 points to 54.90 points |
Category Winners:
The choir that is awarded the Gold diploma with the highest score in a category will be the category winner. It will receive a trophy and a certificate. Furthermore, a cash prize will be awarded when there are at least 3 competing choirs in the same category.
Grand Prix Winner:
The jury will nominate the category winners or top 5 scorers to the Grand Prix competition. The winner of the Grand Prize Competition will receive the special Grand Prize Trophy and cash prize of S$10,000.00
The Grand Prix competition programme must contain 2 a cappella works, which are not sung by the choir in any category competition. The maximum duration of these 2 pieces is 8 minutes. A desired programme would comprise contrasting works of different genres. The Grand Prix competition will take place during the final evening of the festival on 03 July, 2023.
Special Jury Awards:
The jury may award additional special prizes for outstanding artistic achievements e.g. Conductor’s Prize, Best Interpretation Prize and etc.
Special Prize:
A special prize will be awarded for the best performance of a Singapore composition or arrangement.
Delegations:
Exceptionally outstanding choirs may be delegated for the next competition.
Prize |
Cash Prize |
GRAND PRIX WINNER |
SGD $10,000 |
A1 Category Winner |
SGD $1500 |
A2 – A3, B1 – B2, E, K, S and Y Category Winner |
SGD $1000 |
A4, B3, C, F and G Category Winner |
SGD $800 |