4Takmičenje, kriterijumi i nagrade
Takmičarski nastupi
Programnajmanje 4 kompozicije
Trajanje12–15 minuta čistog pjevanja
Svaki hor/ansambl izvodi najmanje četiri (4) kompozicije po slobodnom izboru.
Trajanje nastupa je od 12 do 15 minuta čistog pjevanja, odnosno trajanje izvedenih djela bez aplauza, izlaska na scenu i odlaska sa scene. Prekoračenje predviđenog vremena uticaće na smanjenje broja bodova za nastup.
Program treba da predstavlja uravnoteženu kombinaciju stilova. Ohrabrujemo učesnike da izvode djela savremenih kompozitora.
Instrumentalna pratnja
- Kategorija A: dozvoljene su dvije (2) kompozicije uz instrumentalnu pratnju.
- Kategorije B i C1: dozvoljena je jedna (1) kompozicija uz instrumentalnu pratnju.
- Kategorije C2, C3 i D2: instrumentalna pratnja je dozvoljena.
- Kategorija D1: program se izvodi bez instrumentalne pratnje (a cappella).
Prilikom prijave za učešće, učesnici su dužni da navedu koje će muzičke instrumente i dodatnu tonsku opremu koristiti tokom nastupa.
Organizator može učesnicima obezbijediti klavir i razglas, dok ostale muzičke instrumente i potrebnu binsku opremu učesnici obezbjeđuju sami.
Kriterijumi za ocjenjivanje
Na osnovu nivoa izvođenja, stručni žiri može dodijeliti najviše 100 poena.
Svaki član stručnog žirija, nakon svakog pojedinačnog nastupa, boduje nastup hora/ansambla popunjavanjem bodovne liste, dodjeljujući ocjenu na skali od 0 do 100 bodova, na osnovu sljedećih parametara:
- intonacija
- vokalna tehnika
- stepen složenosti programa
- dirigovanje
- scenski nastup
- ukupan umjetnički doživljaj
Svaki član stručnog žirija ocjenjuje samostalno i predaje sekretaru žirija popunjene bodovne liste nakon završetka svake kategorije.
Svaki član žirija dužan je da, pored bodovne ocjene, napiše i kritički osvrt na izvođenje hora/ansambla i rad dirigenta.
Nakon toga, ocjene svih članova stručnog žirija sabiraju se i izračunava se prosječna, odnosno konačna ocjena nastupa, izražena na dvije decimale.
Nakon završenog takmičenja u svakoj kategoriji, žiri se povlači i odlučuje o pobjedniku kategorije.
Sastanak članova stručnog žirija sa dirigentima horova/ansambala održava se nakon završetka ocjenjivanja, a neposredno prije proglašavanja rezultata takmičenja.
Svakom horu/ansamblu naknadno će biti uručene bodovne liste članova žirija, sa stručnim osvrtom na nastup hora/ansambla.
Nagrade
| Broj osvojenih poena | Nagrada |
| do 69,99 | Zahvalnica za učešće |
| 70,00 – 79,99 | Bronzana diploma |
| 80,00 – 89,99 | Srebrna diploma |
| 90,00 – 100,00 | Zlatna diploma |
Novčane nagrade
500 €Laureat Festivala – najbolji hor/ansambl prema odluci stručnog žirija
250 €Najperspektivniji dirigent – nagrada „Radovan Papović“
250 €Najbolje izvedena duhovna kompozicija – nagrada „Darinka Matić Marović“
U slučaju da se za učešće prijavi veliki broj horova, organizacioni odbor Festivala će povećati fond za novčane nagrade.
Specijalne plakete
Prema odluci stručnog žirija, horu/ansamblu mogu se dodijeliti specijalne plakete za:
- najbolje izvedeno djelo starog majstora;
- najbolje izvedeno savremeno djelo.
Žiri može dodijeliti i druge specijalne nagrade.
4Competition, judging criteria and awards
Competitive performances
Programmeat least 4 pieces
Duration12–15 minutes of actual singing
Each choir/ensemble must perform at least four (4) pieces of its own choice.
The performance must last between 12 and 15 minutes of actual singing. This refers to the duration of the musical works performed, excluding applause, entering the stage and leaving the stage. Exceeding the allocated time will result in a reduction in the performance score.
The programme should represent a balanced combination of musical styles. Participants are encouraged to perform works by contemporary composers.
Instrumental accompaniment
- Category A: up to two (2) pieces may be performed with instrumental accompaniment.
- Categories B and C1: one (1) piece may be performed with instrumental accompaniment.
- Categories C2, C3 and D2: instrumental accompaniment is permitted.
- Category D1: the programme must be performed without instrumental accompaniment (a cappella).
When applying, participants must specify which musical instruments and additional sound equipment they intend to use during their performances.
The organisers may provide a piano and sound amplification equipment. Participants must provide all other musical instruments and any additional stage equipment they require.
Judging criteria
Based on the level of performance, the professional jury may award a maximum of 100 points.
Following each individual performance, every jury member will evaluate the choir/ensemble by completing a score sheet and assigning a score on a scale of 0 to 100 points, based on the following criteria:
- intonation
- vocal technique
- degree of programme difficulty
- conducting
- stage presence
- overall artistic impression
Each jury member will evaluate the performances independently and submit the completed score sheets to the jury secretary after the conclusion of each category.
In addition to the numerical score, each jury member is required to provide a critical assessment of the choir's/ensemble's performance and the conductor's work.
The scores awarded by all jury members will then be added together, and the average score, representing the final performance score, will be calculated and expressed to two decimal places.
After the competition in each category has concluded, the jury will meet privately to decide the winner of that category.
A meeting between the jury members and the choir/ensemble conductors will take place after the judging has been completed and immediately before the competition results are announced.
Each choir/ensemble will subsequently receive the individual score sheets completed by the jury members, together with their professional assessments of the performance.
Awards
| Score | Award |
| up to 69.99 | Certificate of Participation |
| 70.00 – 79.99 | Bronze Diploma |
| 80.00 – 89.99 | Silver Diploma |
| 90.00 – 100.00 | Gold Diploma |
Cash prizes
€500Festival Laureate – awarded to the best choir/ensemble, as determined by the professional jury
€250Most Promising Conductor – “Radovan Papović” Award
€250Best Performance of a Sacred Music Composition – “Darinka Matić Marović” Award
If a large number of choirs register to participate, the Festival's organizing committee will increase the fund for cash prizes.
Special plaques
At the discretion of the professional jury, choirs/ensembles may receive special plaques for:
- Best Performance of a Work by an Old Master;
- Best Performance of a Contemporary Work.
The jury may also award other special prizes.