manukau symphony orchestra
presents
Nicholas Tarling
Aria
Competition
Do you sing at home in the shower? Or at church? Do you know an aria? Have some fun singing and participate in the first Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition. All are welcome.
ROUND ONE ENTRIES NOW CLOSED!
Thank you to all who have applied.
BNZ Theatre, Due Drop Events Centre
Inaugural Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition
"and the Winner is...'
The Competition
The Manukau Symphony Orchestra in association with the Nicholas Tarling Charitable Trust are delighted to announce the first Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition.
In the spirit of the MSO, this competition is open to all ages and to people of all backgrounds, with preference towards those in the South Auckland area. Judging will be adjudicated by professional singing coaches and artists.
The Prizes
First Prize Winner $5000
Runner-up Prize $3000
Most Promising Singer Prize $1000
Timeline
ROUND ONE: DIGITAL ENTRY
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 8 FEBRUARY 11.59PM – NOW CLOSED
Upload a video of your singing to YouTube, and submit the completed application form with the link of your recording by 8 February 2023. Applications will then be judged by official adjudicators, with selected participants invited to a live performance with piano at the Due Drop Events Centre.
FINAL ROUND: RECITAL
TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
ROSEMARY BARNES – Piano
DUE DROP EVENTS CENTRE
Finalists will be invited to perform two arias with piano on 21 February at 7.30pm, to adjudicators, friends and whānau in a Final Round. Winners will be announced at the end of the evening.
FIRST PRIZE WINNER AND RUNNER-UP PERFORMANCE
SUNDAY 21 MAY, 5.00PM
MSO FAMILY CONCERT
MANUKAU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
DUE DROP EVENTS CENTRE
The First Prize Winner and Runner-up perform with the Manukau Symphony Orchestra popular arias at the MSO FAMILY CONCERT Sunday 21 May 2023, conducted by Brent Stewart.
how to upload your video
Upload your audition video
in 6 easy steps
1. Set up your space
- Make sure you have good lighting and a quiet room.
- Set your camera/phone approximately 2 metres from yourself so you have room to move and our judges have a clear, full body view of you.
- If you are using a music stand or holding sheet music, make sure it is not blocking the sound between you and the microphone.
- If you have a piano to accompany you, make sure the piano is approximately 3 metres from the microphone behind you or to the side so as not to overpower your voice on the recording.
- Do not apply any audio or visual effects to your video. Only the Judge will be viewing your performance and will assess your application on your vocal ability alone. We do need to see clearly that it is you who is singing.
2: Choosing your song
- You may sing any song you wish, from Baroque to Billie Eilish, but make sure you choose a song that suits your voice type and you are comfortable singing. Keep in mind the Final Round will require you to sing an Aria from more classical repertoire.
- Your song will need to have at least 2 minutes of singing,
- Your song may be accompanied by piano or unaccompanied.
3: Get Recording!
- Take a deep breath! Start recording, and state your name and the piece you will be singing. (This is so the Judges wont mix up the recordings!).
- Take a moment to calm yourself, then start singing.
- Hit the stop recording button and congratulations you are done!
4: Upload your video to YouTube
- See the video above how to upload your video to YouTube. You will need to create a YouTube account which is free to do.
- If you are uploading from your phone or other device, please see the instructions on this page.
- When selecting Visibility for your video, please list this as Unlisted. (Unless you are happy to make it public)
5: Copy the link to your video
- Once your video is published as Unlisted, select and copy the URL at the top of the video.
6: Fill in your online application form
- Start your online application here.
- Make sure you paste the address for your video in the ‘Link to your Recording’ box. Fill in the rest of the application form, and Submit.
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Celebrating South Auckland
The number of incredible vocalists from the South Auckland area is astounding, and it has been a long-held aspiration by the Manukau Symphony Orchestra to host an aria competition for singers, to support them in their future careers.
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