Music Category

The iWISE Olympiad’s music category aims to provide a global platform for aspiring musicians to showcase their abilities, foster international cultural exchange, and support talented young artists worldwide. 

• – Provide an international platform for musical talent
• – Promote cultural exchange and understanding
• – Support and empower young musicians
• – Building awareness of different musical cultures and traditions
• – Encouraging interest and excellence in music
• – Improving listening skills
• – Developing musical knowledge

Participation and Registration

1. Participants may register more than once for the Virtual Final. However, regardless of how many performances they qualify with, they may register only one performance for the Global Final Round.
2. Participants may not register for two different performances in the Global Round.
3. Participants must submit all required forms and documents within the timeframe specified by the organization.
4. Participants must complete their application and payment online.

Qualification and Performance

1. Contestants whose applications have been selected will be automatically included in the qualifying list for the Global Round.
2. Participants may perform either as solo performers or as a small group. A group may consist of no more than three (3) people.
3. The decision of the iWISE adjudicators is final. Participants will not be entitled to request a re-mark or reassessment of their performance.

Song Language and Communication

Participants may perform a song in any language. It is not compulsory to select an English-language song. However, communication with the judges will be conducted in English only.

Instruments

Participants must note that iWISE will not provide instruments for the Global Final. Each participant is responsible for bringing and providing their own instrument(s), where required.

Disqualification and Participation Restrictions

The iWISE Olympiad reserves the right to ban or disqualify a candidate from participation in any of the following cases:

• 1. The participant has failed to comply with the submission rules.
  2. The participant has provided false, incomplete, or misleading information or documentation.
  3. The registration fee has not been paid within the required timeframe.
  4. The submitted recorded video contains content that is inappropriate according to generally accepted moral and ethical standards, including advertisements, promotional material, commercial brands or logos, violence, or political or religious propaganda.
  5. In the cases described above, the registration fee will not be refunded or compensated.
  6. The decision of the iWISE Olympiad regarding disqualification or participation is final and may not be disputed.

1. Click on the Registration Tab
2. Select one of the Virtual Rounds
3. Fill in your details.
4. Fill in your selected category details on the corresponding form.
5. Select your available time for the Judging process.
6. Submit your zoom judging session.
7. Proceed to payment.
8. Complete your submission.

Music Evaluation Criteria

1. Accuracy of Notes
   • – Correct pitch and intonation.
   • – Ability to sing/play the intended notes accurately.

1. Rhythm

1. • – Keeping a steady beat.
   • – Accurate timing and coordination with the music.

1. Ensemble Performance

1. • – Particularly important for duos/trios.
   • – How well performers coordinate and perform together.

1. Tonal Quality

1. • – Quality, clarity, and control of the sound produced.
   • – For singers, this includes vocal tone; for instrumentalists, the quality of the instrument’s sound.

1. Phrasing

1. • – How musical phrases are shaped and interpreted.
   • – Appropriate dynamics, emphasis, and musical expression.

1. Emotional Commitment

1. • – The ability to communicate emotion and meaning through the performance.
   • – This includes expressive delivery rather than simply reproducing the notes.

1. Effectiveness of the Performance

1. • – The overall impact and effectiveness of the performance.
   • – How successfully the performer communicates their musical interpretation to the audience/judges.

Requirements for Virtual Finals:

– Participants are allowed to use music of their choice.

– The music can be any language.

– Communication with judges will be in English.

– Pre-record a video of the performance, share your screen and present the video to the judges.

– Share link of the video performance via zoom chat with Judges, you can use a google drive link or YouTube link.

– Group submission is up to 3 participants.

– No theme for this category.

Requirements for Global Finals:

– Participants are allowed to use music of their choice.

– The music can be any language.

– Performance will be live before a panel of judges.

– Communication with judges with be in English.

– Poster depicting the performance and a written Abstract.

– Group submission is up to 3 participants.

– No theme for this category.