Pop Song Session | Unleash the Power of Pop Music, Discover the Future Star
Upholding the spirit of rigor, all-inclusiveness, and diversity in the arts, the 11th International Vocal Open Competition in 2024 has introduced Opera Session, Art Song Session, Folk Song Session, Pop Song Session (Mandarin Song Playing and Singing Class), Children’s Song Session and Contemporary A Cappella Session, Choral Session and Musical Theater Class.
With eight sessions and multiple classes, singers of all age groups can find their own spotlight in the stage within it. We welcome both professional vocal students and amateur enthusiasts to participate!
【Pop Song Session】
This class aims to explore and showcase the diversity and charm of pop music, providing a great opportunity for singers who love pop songs and want to show their talents on the international stage. Through this class, we can appreciate and promote contemporary musical styles that reflect the musical trends of this era.
Pop Song Session
Pop Song Session
NO.D1
Not limited by age, gender or nationality.
Free choice of2 songsof different styles (including jazz, rock, musicals, pop, rap, hip-hop, blues, country, R&B, etc. urbanized popular music born after the 20th century)
Total performance not more than 10mins.
Special Theme ( Pop Song) Classes
Special Theme ( Pop Song) Classes
NO.D2
Free choice of one piece of pop song, except jazz, musicals and hip-hop.
Total performance not more than 5 mins.
Class No.D2-1 Pop Songs Youth (Junior) Class A
born between Dec.16, 2007-Dec.15, 2013
Class No.D2-2 Pop Songs Youth (Junior) Class B
born between Dec.16, 2003-Dec.15, 2007
Class No.D2-3 Pop Songs Youth (Senior) Class A
born between Dec.16,1999-Dec.15, 2003
Class No.D2-4 Pop Songs Youth (Senior) Class B
born between Dec.16,1987-Dec.15,1999
Class No.D2-5 Pop Songs Adult Class
born between Dec.16,1962-Dec.15,1987
Class No.D2-6 Pop Songs Senior Class
born before Dec.16,1962
Special Theme (Jazz) Classes
Special Theme (Jazz) Classes
NO.D3
Free choice of one piece of jazz style song.
Total performance not more than 5 mins.
Class No.D3-1 Jazz Youth (Junior) Class A
born between Dec.16, 2007-Dec.15, 2013
Class No.D3-2 Jazz Youth (Junior) Class B
born between Dec.16, 2003-Dec.15, 2007
Class No.D3-3 Jazz Youth (Senior) Class A
born between Dec.16,1999-Dec.15, 2003
Class No.D3-4 Jazz Youth (Senior) Class B
born between Dec.16,1987-Dec.15,1999
Class No.D3-5 Jazz Adult Class
born between Dec.16,1962-Dec.15,1987
Class No.D3-6 Jazz Senior Class
born before Dec.16,1962
Special Theme ( Hip Hop) Classes
Special Theme ( Hip Hop) Classes
No.D4
Free choice of one piece hip-hop.
Total performance not more than 5 mins.
Class No.D4-1 Hip Hop Youth (Junior) Class A
born between Dec.16, 2007-Dec.15, 2013
Class No.D4-2 Hip Hop Youth (Junior) Class B
born between Dec.16,2003-Dec.15, 2007
Class No.D4-3 Hip Hop Youth (Senior) Class A
born between Dec.16,1999-Dec.15, 2003
Class No.D4-4 Hip Hop Youth (Senior) Class B
born between Dec.16,1987-Dec.15,1999
Class No.D4-5 Hip Hop Adult Class
born between Dec.16,1962-Dec.15,1987
Class No.D4-6 Hip Hop Senior Class
born before Dec.16,1962
Mandarin Song Playing and Singing Class
Mandarin Song Playing and Singing Class
NO.D5
Self-performed or assisted by a musician, maximum 3 persons (including the participant), backing vocal allowed.
No limited by age, gender or nationality.
Perform any one of the following repertoires. Duration must be within 5 mins. (Cover, adaptation styles and performance methods are unlimited. Transposition between major and minor keys is allowed.)
No electric instruments are allowed (except for electric piano and electric bass). Such rhythmic instruments as box drum, Djembe and shaker is accepted. Jazz drums are not allowed in this competition.
Contestants should perform one of the designated repertoires: