ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Fields: Subjects
Vocal: a) Classical, b) Semi-classical and c) Regional Songs;
Instrumental: a) All North Indian classical instruments -Sitar, Sarod, Santoor, Violin, Esraj, Sarangi, Bansuri, Sahnai, etc.; Percussion: a) Tabla, b) Pakhawaz;
Dance: a) Bharatanatyam, b) Kathak and c) Creative dance;
Drama: a) Recitation and b) Acting (excerpts).
Levels: The competition will be held in three levels based on duration of learning experiences. Level 1: up to 3 years, Level 2: 3 to 5 years, and Level 3: 5 to 7 years.
Screening and Judgment:
1) Preliminary screening will be done by experts based on the merit of the application.
2) The Semi-final level of the competition will be conducted between January 15th and 18th, 2021 and
3) The Finals will be held on January 24th, 2021. Semi-Final and Final levels of the competition will be conducted online through zoom or google meet or skype. Specific times will be notified in advance with links. Semi-finalists will be notified by January 10th and finalists by January 20th, 2021.
Application:
1) There is an entry fee to apply based on place of residence: Rs 50 for Dauttapukur-Bira-Bamangachhi-Barasat area, Rs.100 for rest of India and Bangladesh and USD 10 for other countries,
2) Each application should be supported by the following documents: i) Consent letter/s from teacher/s, ii) Proof of Age (birth certificate/govt. issued document with date of birth), iii) Proof of address (from authorized entity).
Deadline for submission of applications: January 7th, 2021
Announcement of final judgement: January 26th, 2021.
Rules of the competition: Candidates will be required to
1) choose their own accompanist/s, notify about their details two days in advance of performance and bear all expenses,
2) appear in professional attire,
3) appear punctually,
4) assume responsibility of proper audio-video quality of the performance/s,
5) use own instrument/s or equipment,
6) perform adhering to the specifications provided in the Guideline,
7) avoid aid/suggestion/interference by Guru, teacher/parents/guardian/friend, 8) abstain from use of any technical help other than specified in the Guideline.
Awards:
Winners from India and Bangladesh in each category will be awarded as follows:
First prize: 1) Award Certificate, 2) Memento, 3) INR 3000 and 4) Scholarship to study at DAC* for one year.
Second prize: 1) Award Certificate, 2) Memento, 3) INR 2000 and 4) Scholarship to study at DAC* for six months.
Third prize: 1) Award Certificate, 2) Memento, 3) INR 1000 and 4) Scholarship to study at DAC* for three months.
Winner from other countries in each category will be awarded as follows:
First Prize: 1) Certificate, 2) Memento and 3) Ten free online one-hour lessons in the subject at DAC*.
Second Prize: 1) Certificate, 2) Memento and 3) Six free online one-hour lessons in the subject at DAC*.
Third Prize: 1) Certificate, 2) Memento and 3) Three free online one-hour lessons in the subject at DAC*.
*DAC stands for Duttapukur Arts Center
Performance Guidelines
1. Duration: Each performance should be limited to 6 minutes, unless otherwise specified.
2. Candidates are required to select from the following choices for their performance/s:
a) Vocal: Classical -
i) Level 1 - A Dhrupad/Khayal Bandish in one of these Ragas: Yaman, Bhoopali, Bilawal.
ii) Level 2 - A Dhrupad/Khayal Bandish in one of these Ragas: Asawari, Brindabani Sarang, Behag.
iii) Level 3 - A Dhrupad/Khayal Bandish in one of these Ragas: Tori, Bhimpalashi, Malkaunsh, Jog.
b) Vocal: Semi-classical –
i) Level 1 – One of these Bhajans: Paoji mayne, Thumaka chalata, Jay Ganesh.
ii) Level 2 – A Bhajan/Ghazal: Shri Ramachandra, Eri mey to prem diwani, Zindegi me, Dil chiz keya hai.
iii) Level 3 – One Thumri/Dadra/Ghazal in one of the following ragas: Piloo, Kafi, Pahari, Khamaj.
c) Vocal: Regional Songs –
i) Level 1 – One of the following songs: Jodi tor daak shune keu, Rum jhum jhum jhum, Moder garab moder aasha. ii) Level 2 – Jodi tare nai chinigo, Mone pore aaj, Saadh na mitilo, Dhono dhanye pushpe bhora, Sab loke koy, Chole jete jete din bole jay.
iii) Level 3 – Kaar milana chao birahi, Ami akriti adham, Srijana chhande, tomari tulana tumi praan, Pathe ebar namo saathi.
d) Instrumental: String and Wind –
i) Level 1 - A Gat in one of the following Ragas: Yaman, Bhoopali, Brindabani Sarang
ii) Level 2 - A Gat in Tintaal (vilambit and/or Madhya laya) in one of the following Ragas: Desh, Shyam Kalyan, Gurjari Tori.
iii) Level 3 - A presentation in Jhaptaal in one of the following Ragas: Durga, Bihag, Bageshri, Malkaunsh, Lalit.
e) Percussion: Tabla –
i) Level 1 - A solo in Tintaal.
ii) Level 2 - A solo in Jhaptaal for 7 minutes.
iii) Level 3 - A solo in Roopak taal for 8 minutes.
f) Percussions: Pakhawaz –
i) Level 1 – A solo in Chautaal
ii) Level 2 – A solo in Chautaal
iii) Level 3 – A solo in Dhamar taal
g) Dance: Bharatanatyam –
i) Level 1 - A 7 minutes performance using any three of the following components: Namaskriya, choice of Adavu-s, Choice of Hastaks, Guru Vandana, Angikam Bhubanam, Yato hasto tato dristi.
ii) Level 2 - A 10 minutes performance using any two of the following components: Choice of Adavu-s, Choice of Hastaks, Kautuvam, Alaripu.
iii) Level 3 - A 12 minutes performance using any two of the following components: Jatiswaram (Chatushra Jaati Rupaka Tala), Shabdam, Kritanam.
h) Dance: Kathak –
i) Level 1 – A performance of Tintaal for 7 minutes using any three of the following elements/compositions: Guru Vandana, Angikam Bhubanam, Yato hasto tato dristi, tatkar, tehai, Paran.
ii) Level 2 - A performance of Tintaal for 10 minutes using any four of the following elements/compositions: Rangmanch Pranam, Salami, Thaat, Amad, Kavit, tatkar, Chakradhar tehai.
iii) Level 3 - A performance of Jhaptaal for 12 minutes using any four of the following elements/compositions: Rangmanch Pranam, Salami, Thaat, Amad, Kavit, tatkar, Chakradhar tehai.
i) Dance: Creative Dance –
i) Level 1 – A performance on any one of the following songs: Mono mor megher songi, Momo chitte, Shukno patar nupur paye, Sundri Kamala.
ii) Level 2 - A performance for 7 minutes based on song or music depicting two of the following emotions: Lobh (greed), Garba (pride), Prashansa (admiration), Tripti (satisfaction).
iii) Level 3 – A performance for 10 minutes based on song or music depicting two of the following emotions: Love (shringar), Karun (sadness), Irsha (jealousy), Udarata (generosity), Tyag (renunciation).
j) Drama: Acting – (some additional time may be granted, if required and justified)
i) Level 1 - Any of these two: Tota kahini, Abak Jolpan.
ii) Level 2 – Any of these two: 1) Muktadhara – page 10 to 15, 2) Chand Baniker Pala – page 7 to 14.
iii) Level 3 – Any of these two: 1) Raja -Chapter 1, page 5 to 10 (until the song), 2) Shajahan (1st and 2nd scene)
k) Drama: Recitation – (some additional time may be granted, if required and justified)
i) Level 1 – One of the following poems: Abol Tabol, Babuder taal pukure, Yatri,
ii) Level 2 - Kripon, Gonf churi, Kandari Honsiar, Moroger kahini
iii) Level 3 – Debatar gras, Sristi sukher ulhase, Prashno (bhagoban tumi), Nandar ma
By submitting this application, I agree to the rules and regulations of the competition stipulated by the organizers.
