INTRODUCING THE
2024 NAVI SPECIAL MUSIC AWARDS & PRIZES
2024 NAVI SPECIAL MUSIC AWARDS & PRIZES
FIVE NEW AWARDS for 2024 FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
In our quest to continually evolve and redefine the competitive landscape of music, we are thrilled to introduce an array of new opportunities and projects. These additions are crafted with the vision to spark the passions of young musicians and academically driven students across the globe.
Our mission extends beyond merely celebrating musical excellence; we aim to enrich it with avenues that foster personal growth, leadership, innovation, and a heightened sense of community and global responsibility. By offering unparalleled prizes, unique projects, and a platform that not only showcases musical talents but also supports academic ambitions, we distinguish our competition from all others.
This year, we are excited to announce that, in addition to our traditional range of prizes, awards, trophies, medals, and certificates, we are introducing new special awards. These newly added ADDITIONAL prizes are designed to complement, not replace, the conventional accolades that the North American Virtoso International Music Competition (NAVI) has proudly offered over the years.
This is your opportunity to shine brightly on an international stage, to gain recognition, and to secure invaluable support that will pave the way for a luminous future. With NAVI, we champion not just musical prowess but the creation of a legacy characterized by excellence, innovation, and impact — qualities esteemed by elite colleges, universities, and beyond. Prepare to be part of a competition that genuinely appreciates and supports your dual pursuit of academic and musical excellence, now enhanced with even more opportunities to be recognized and rewarded.
Our mission extends beyond merely celebrating musical excellence; we aim to enrich it with avenues that foster personal growth, leadership, innovation, and a heightened sense of community and global responsibility. By offering unparalleled prizes, unique projects, and a platform that not only showcases musical talents but also supports academic ambitions, we distinguish our competition from all others.
This year, we are excited to announce that, in addition to our traditional range of prizes, awards, trophies, medals, and certificates, we are introducing new special awards. These newly added ADDITIONAL prizes are designed to complement, not replace, the conventional accolades that the North American Virtoso International Music Competition (NAVI) has proudly offered over the years.
This is your opportunity to shine brightly on an international stage, to gain recognition, and to secure invaluable support that will pave the way for a luminous future. With NAVI, we champion not just musical prowess but the creation of a legacy characterized by excellence, innovation, and impact — qualities esteemed by elite colleges, universities, and beyond. Prepare to be part of a competition that genuinely appreciates and supports your dual pursuit of academic and musical excellence, now enhanced with even more opportunities to be recognized and rewarded.
1. Special Compositional Award (awarded to contemporary music, new age music & pop music)
Overview: The Special Compositional Award celebrates the innovative spirits and creative talents of musicians working in contemporary, new age, and pop genres. Its goal is to inspire composers and songwriters to fearlessly explore new musical frontiers, giving birth to fresh sounds and expressions that stir the soul. This award recognizes those who push artistic boundaries, coloring outside the lines and transcending conventions to craft profoundly moving experiences through their music.
Winners are chosen by a panel of esteemed artists, producers, and critics who evaluate entries on originality, musicality, emotional resonance, and potential to captivate listeners' imaginations. The honored musician receives the incredible opportunity to have their winning composition featured across major music streaming platforms. This unparalleled visibility allows their boundary-defying work to reach ears around the globe, igniting new fans and potentially inspiring future generations of composers.
By spotlighting daring musical pioneers, the Special Compositional Award celebrates the human drive for creative expression while enriching the world's cultural fabric. It is a powerful reminder that music has the magical ability to unite people across all borders and backgrounds through a universal language of sound and feeling.
2. Leadership and Innovation Award
OVERVIEW: Submit a video that showcases your leadership in an innovative music-related project. This could range from orchestrating a digital music festival, initiating an online music educational series, to creating a novel music tech application. Your submission should narrate the project's inception, obstacles surmounted, solutions devised, and the resultant impact on your community.
Enhanced College and University Admission Appeal: This award underscores your capacity for leadership and pioneering thought—attributes that top-tier institutions highly esteem. Demonstrating your initiative and accomplishments in music innovation provides concrete proof of your potential to contribute significantly both on campus and in wider society.
3. Interdisciplinary Projects Award
OVERVIEW: Present a video detailing your project that marries music with another discipline, such as technology, science, or the visual arts. Describe your approach to integrating these fields, the creative process, and the project's overarching significance.
Enhanced College and University Admission Appeal: Participation in interdisciplinary projects signals your adaptability and ability to engage critically across various subjects, a competency eagerly sought after by premier universities. It showcases your intellectual curiosity, creativity, and your capacity to apply musical knowledge innovatively, distinguishing your application in the competitive admissions landscape.
4. Sustainability in Music Award
OVERVIEW: Craft a video presentation on your initiative aimed at promoting sustainability within the music industry. Projects can vary from hosting eco-conscious virtual concerts to constructing instruments from recycled materials, highlighting the issue, your innovative solution, and its impact.
Enhanced College and University Admission Appeal: This endeavor highlights your engagement with global issues and your proactive stance towards resolving them through music, aligning with the values of top-tier schools that prioritize sustainability and social responsibility.
5. Research in Music Award
OVERVIEW: Conduct original research on a topic within music that intrigues you and present your findings in a video. Whether it's delving into the evolution of a musical genre, the acoustics of different instruments, or the cognitive effects of music, share your research methodology, findings, and their implications.
Enhanced College and University Admission Appeal: Undertaking substantive research exhibits your academic diligence and inquisitiveness—key qualities for success in higher education. It provides insights into your potential as a scholar and an innovator in your area of interest.
By engaging in these projects, you are not only setting the stage for a successful career in music but also enriching your profile with the diverse experiences and achievements sought after by top colleges and universities. Our online international music competition is crafted to challenge, recognize, and most importantly, forge pathways for you to be celebrated and appreciated by prestigious institutions worldwide.
Competition Criteria & Regulations
1. Eligibility: The competition is open exclusively to participants aged between 12 to 19 years at the time of their submission. Proof of age may be required as part of the submission process.
2. Presentation and Submission Format:
3. Submission Guidelines:
4. Intellectual Property: Participants retain ownership of their submissions. However, by entering the competition, participants grant North American Virtuoso International Music Competition a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the submissions in connection with the competition and for promotional purposes related to the competition.
5. Compliance: All submissions must comply with the guidelines set forth by YouTube or Vimeo, including but not limited to copyright and content guidelines.
6. Deadlines: Applications must be made by the deadline of 31 May 2024. Submissions must be received by the deadline of 19 June 2024. Late submissions will not be considered.
7. Judging and Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated based on criteria specified by the competition jury, including but not limited to musicality, creativity, innovation, and alignment with the competition's themes and objectives.
8. Disqualification: Failure to adhere to these rules and regulations may result in disqualification from the competition.
9. Amendments: North American Virtuoso International Music Competition reserves the right to amend these rules and regulations at any time. Participants will be notified of any changes.
10. Quality and Standards: North American Virtuoso International Music Competition reserves the right to withhold prizes if the quality of projects submitted does not meet the competition's standards and requirements for selection. The determination of quality and adherence to competition standards is at the sole discretion of the judging panel.
Participants are encouraged to thoroughly review and comply with these criteria and regulations to ensure their submissions are considered valid for competition evaluation.
1. Eligibility: The competition is open exclusively to participants aged between 12 to 19 years at the time of their submission. Proof of age may be required as part of the submission process.
2. Presentation and Submission Format:
- Video Link: All participants must submit their presentations in the form of a video link. The video must be hosted on YouTube or Vimeo platforms and must be accessible without any restrictions (e.g., no private or password-protected videos).
- Electronic Portfolio: In addition to the video link, participants are required to submit an electronic portfolio. This portfolio can be presented as a PDF, Word document, a dedicated website, or a mobile application. It should comprehensively represent the participant's musical achievements, experiences, and any other relevant information that supports their submission.
3. Submission Guidelines:
- Submissions must be original and solely the work of the participant.
- The video presentation must not exceed a duration of 15 minutes.
- The electronic portfolio must be submitted in a format that is easily accessible for review by the judging panel. If the portfolio is presented as a website or an app, clear instructions for access must be provided.
- All work must be submitted before the deadline of 19th June 2024 by email to [email protected] before the deadline of 19 June 2024.
4. Intellectual Property: Participants retain ownership of their submissions. However, by entering the competition, participants grant North American Virtuoso International Music Competition a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the submissions in connection with the competition and for promotional purposes related to the competition.
5. Compliance: All submissions must comply with the guidelines set forth by YouTube or Vimeo, including but not limited to copyright and content guidelines.
6. Deadlines: Applications must be made by the deadline of 31 May 2024. Submissions must be received by the deadline of 19 June 2024. Late submissions will not be considered.
7. Judging and Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated based on criteria specified by the competition jury, including but not limited to musicality, creativity, innovation, and alignment with the competition's themes and objectives.
8. Disqualification: Failure to adhere to these rules and regulations may result in disqualification from the competition.
9. Amendments: North American Virtuoso International Music Competition reserves the right to amend these rules and regulations at any time. Participants will be notified of any changes.
10. Quality and Standards: North American Virtuoso International Music Competition reserves the right to withhold prizes if the quality of projects submitted does not meet the competition's standards and requirements for selection. The determination of quality and adherence to competition standards is at the sole discretion of the judging panel.
Participants are encouraged to thoroughly review and comply with these criteria and regulations to ensure their submissions are considered valid for competition evaluation.
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