No, not a controversial thread this time...just an interesting idea (that may lead into a controversial thread)
From the Cleveland website:
Burnished Gold: A Krithi Competition for the Experienced
Please read these rules carefully before registering for the competition.
This competition is for people aged 50 and above (age should be calculated as of March 31)
The competition is an individual event. Groups will not be allowed to enter.
There will be two categories, vocal and melody instruments (not percussion).
People who will be performing a concert in this Aradhana, or who have performed a concert in a previous Cleveland Aradhana are not eligible to participate in the competition (group concerts organized by the Aradhana Committee do not count towards this restriction).
All applicants must submit 5 (FIVE) krithi-s on the application form. The judges will choose which of the krithi-s must be performed on stage.
The competition is NOT restricted to the compositions of St. Thyagaraja. While listing the krithis of your preference, please state the Raga, Tala and composer of the songs in addition to the first few words of the sahitya.
Contestants will be asked to perform ONE krithi with NO raga alapana, niraval or kalpana swaram. A strict time limit of 5 (FIVE) minutes will be imposed. A buzzer will signal the conclusion of the allotted time. The judges may also request the contestant to stop before the allotted time.
If the contestant is unable to perform the song that the judge has selected, he/she may be disqualified.
The decision of the judges is final and binding.
Failure to comply with these rules will result in immediate disqualification. Please make sure that your entry conforms to the rules and also keep strictly within the time limits.
All applications for registration must be received by March 27 . Applications received after that date will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Accompanist Competitions
Please read these rules carefully before registering for the competition.
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