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The Barnum Festival, Inc. Announces the 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM Competition for Sopranos on Saturday, April 24, 2010 |
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January 19, 2010
Barnum Festival - Jenny Lind Competition c/o Robert S. Genualdi 180 Battery Park Drive Bridgeport, CT 06605
Welcome to the 2010 Jenny Lind Competition
Attached you will find materials for the 2010 Jenny Lind Competition for Sopranos. The competition will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Salem Lutheran Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The first prize is a cash award of $2000 plus numerous performing opportunities including a concert tour of Sweden in the summer of 2010.
All of the information relevant to the competition is on this application. Should you have any addition questions please feel free to call the Festival office at 203- 367-8495 or E-mail us at www.BarnumFestival.org. The application deadline is March 24, 2010.
We at the Barnum Festival look forward to another successful competition.
Sincerely yours,
Robert S. Genualdi Co-chair 2010 Jenny Lind Competition
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The Barnum Festival, Inc. Announces the 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM Competition for Sopranos on Saturday, April 24, 2010
FIRST PLACE:
$2,000 Award The Jenny LindTM Musical Evening Concert Summer concert tour of Sweden
RUNNER-UP:
$500 Award Understudy for all performances
Application Deadline March 24, 2010
The 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM Competition, a truly unique vocal competition
Named for the famous “Swedish Nightingale” who was brought to this country by Bridgeport’s super-showman Phineas T. Barnum, this annual competition aims to discover an exciting young soprano who already displays the promise of a future major opera and/or concert career.
The winner will play a prominent role in Bridgeport’s prestigious Barnum Festival and will be featured in concerts with the 2010 Swedish Jenny LindTM in Connecticut and Sweden.
Copyright 1997, Barnum Festival, Inc. The names “Barnum Festival”, “Jenny Lind”, and “Barnum Festival Jenny Lind”, are registered trademarks of the Barnum Festival, Inc., a non-stock corporation organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut.
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Eligibility The Jenny LindTM Competition is for SOPRANOS who are from 20 to 30 years of age as of April 24, 2010. Applicants must be United States Citizens. Former Jenny LindTM Competition first prize winners and mezzo-sopranos are not eligible. Application Applications will only be accepted on the Official Application and Competition Agreement, which must be signed by the applicant and postmarked by March 24, 2010. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application form must be accompanied by: A. One (1) copy of a recent black & white head-and-shoulders photo - 8” x 10” glossy preferred. B. A PHOTOCOPY of legal proof of age (driver’s license, birth certificate, passport, etc.) C. A current résumé, including the following information: Schools attended Awards and Scholarships Teachers and coaches with whom you have studied Musical experience or training Recent public performances Other performing experience
D. A repertoire list of pieces you are prepared to sing, including the keys in which they will be sung, both for the competition and resulting concerts if selected as the 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM. The list MUST include:3 contrasting opera arias in their original languages 2 art songs in 2 different languages 2 musical theater or operetta selections
E. A CD or audio cassette tape for audition purposes. (CD recommended for superior fidelity). A studio quality recording is preferred but not a condition of the competition. The recording must include two contrasting arias and one art song. Please label the CD with the names of the pieces.
F. A letter of recommendation from a musical professional in the classical music area.
G. A non-refundable application fee of $35, payable to “Barnum Festival, Inc."
H. A sample program that you might perform in the June 24th concert if you were chosen as the 2010 Jenny Lind. The program should contain approximately thirty minutes of music, including arias, art songs, and musical theater or operetta selections.
Copyright 1997, Barnum Festival, Inc. The names “Barnum Festival”, “Jenny Lind”, and “Barnum Festival Jenny Lind”, are registered trademarks of the Barnum Festival, Inc., a non-stock corporation organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut.
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Selection The selection of a maximum of TWELVE competition participants (semi-finalists) will be made by the judges after listening to the CDs of all applicants and reviewing their application forms. Those selected to participate in the competition will be notified no later than April 6, 2010. Competition DATE: Saturday, April 24, 2010
PLACE: Salem Lutheran Church, Bridgeport, Connecticut
TRAVEL: Travel to and from the competition is at the entrant’s own expense.
ACCOMPANIST: A skilled, professional accompanist will be provided. Entrants may NOT bring their own accompanist.
Semi-Finalist Round TIME: Each entrant will be advised of the time she will be required to sing (not earlier than 1:00 p.m., not later than 3:00 p.m.) and should arrive not less than 30 minutes before her scheduled time. Warm-up space will be provided.
REPERTOIRE: Each entrant will be required to sing TWO pieces. On the application form you are asked to choose ONE aria or art song from your repertoire list. The judges will choose a second selection on the day of the competition. They may choose additional selections.
MUSIC: It is the responsibility of the entrant to provide music for the accompanist. Music should be organized in a 3-ring binder in book form (pages front to back). Singers must perform from memory.
JUDGES: Judges for the preliminary round will be a panel of skilled and knowledgeable music professionals.
CRITERIA: The judges will base their decisions on the following: technique, musicianship, diction, interpretation, and stage presence.
FINALISTS: Up to SIX finalists may be chosen by 4:00 PM.
IF THE JUDGES FEEL THAT THEY HAVE COME TO A DECISION, THEY MAY PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO THE AWARDS.
Copyright 1997, Barnum Festival, Inc. The names “Barnum Festival”, “Jenny Lind”, and “Barnum Festival Jenny Lind”, are registered trademarks of the Barnum Festival, Inc., a non-stock corporation organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut. |
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Finals TIME: Finalists will compete at 4:00 PM
REPERTOIRE: Finalists will sing two pieces which will be identified by the judges.
JUDGES: Same as for the preliminary round.
CRITERIA: Same as for the preliminary round.
Awards One of the finalists will be chosen as the “2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM”.
Her prizes will include: * A $2,000 cash prize to be used for the furtherance of her career. The prize will be awarded as follows: $1000 presented on April 24, 2010 at the Finals $500 presented June 24, 2010 at the Jenny Lind Musical Evening $500 presented upon completion of Swedish concert tour. * The Jenny LindTM Musical Evening Concert with the Swedish Jenny LindTM and Swedish Accompanist on Thursday, June 24, 2010. * Summer concert tour of Sweden. * The runner-up will be presented with $500 on April 24, 2010. * Winners must be present for the presentation of awards at the conclusion of the competition on April 24th.
Copyright 1997, Barnum Festival, Inc. The names “Barnum Festival”, “Jenny Lind”, and “Barnum Festival Jenny Lind”, are registered trademarks of the Barnum Festival, Inc., a non-stock corporation organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut. |
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The Barnum Festival, Inc. 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM Competition for Sopranos
OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM AND COMPETITION AGREEMENT
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MAILING ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE _______________________________ CITY _______________________ STATE ________ ZIP CODE___________________ HOME PHONE NUMBER ____________________ CELL PHONE _______________ DATE OF BIRTH _______________ PLACE OF BIRTH ________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________________________
YOUR SELECTION OF THE ARIA OR ART SONG FROM YOUR REPERTOIRE LIST THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SING FIRST IF SELECTED FOR THE COMPETITION. Please include title of aria or song, opera (if applicable), composer, language and key. The second piece will be chosen from your repertoire list by the Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM Competition Selection Committee. The decision for your first selection may not be changed once you send in this application.
Selection:
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AGREEMENT (questions in #5)
In signing this application, I confirm agreement with the following terms of the 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM Competition to be conducted by the Barnum Festival, Inc., of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
1. I have read and understood the conditions of the 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM Competition.
2. If selected to participate in the competition, I will be willing and able to compete in the preliminary round of competition.
3. If I am selected by the judges as a finalist, I am willing and able to compete in the final round.
4. I will be prepared to sing any aria or song contained in my repertoire list.
5. If selected as the 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM , I will be prepared to perform selections from opera, operetta, musical theater and art song for the Jenny LindTM Musical Evening on Thursday, June 24, 2010 in Bridgeport, CT. I will also be prepared to participate in the Barnum Festival‘s Champions on Parade Senior Drum Corp Show on Saturday, June 26, 2010, and the Great Street Parade on Sunday, June 27, 2010 in Bridgeport, CT. I also will be available to be in Sweden for a concert tour from approximately July 12 to August 8, 2010.
6. Furthermore, if at any time I am unable to fulfill any of the requirements in paragraphs 1 through 5 above, I understand that I forfeit any and all of the Competition’s attending titles and prizes, and the Barnum Festival, Inc. reserves the right to transfer such titles and other benefits of winning the competition to the runner-up in the 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM Competition.
7. I further agree to release the Barnum Festival, Inc. and its members; the Jenny LindTMSponsors, the 2010 Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM Committee and members of the judges panel; and any other organizations or individuals collaborating in the competition from any and all claims for damages, losses, and injuries sustained by me in connection with my appearances as the Barnum Festival Jenny LindTM
DATE ________________ SIGNATURE ___________________________________
PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH THIS FORM: A. One (1) copy of a head-and-shoulder black and white photograph B. Documentation of date of birth C. A current résumé D. A repertoire list, including keys E. A CD or audio cassette tape F. A letter of recommendation G. A non-refundable application fee of $35 (payable to the Barnum Festival, Inc.) H. A tentative program you would perform on June 24, 2010, if you were chosen as the 2010 Jenny Lind.
Mail application and enclosures postmarked no later than MARCH 24, 2010 to: Jenny LindTM Competition c/o Robert S. Genualdi 180 Battery Park Drive Bridgeport, CT 06605 - 3632
Copyright 1997, Barnum Festival, Inc. The names “Barnum Festival”, “Jenny Lind”, and “Barnum Festival Jenny Lind”, are registered trademarks of the Barnum Festival, Inc., a non-stock corporation organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut. |