This competition is entirely comprised of video entries posted at www.youtube.com. We will not accept entries in any other manner or media for the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition.

RULES AND GUIDELINES
Applicable to both competitions, Art Song and Musical Theatre

• Entrants must be residents of the United States and its territories, or residents of Canada.
• Deadline for entry: February 1, 2012
• Winners Announcement: by May 1, 2012
• Designated winners will be asked to provide proof of age before the dispensation of prizes.
• Winners will be announced to entrants via email and on www.halleonard.com/vocal by May 1, 2012.
• An entrant may only win a prize once per age group category.
  

  In the interest of fairness, employees of Hal Leonard Corporation, Hal Leonard published composers, editors, arrangers or authors, or members of their immediate families, or their students, are not allowed to enter the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition.

• Each entry must be via video posted at www.youtube.com, with the link provided on the entry form. For information on posting videos we recommend exploring the Help section found on the YouTube homepage.
• While we urge you to take care to create the best quality entry possible, both regarding audio and video, it need not be professional level production values. The performance recorded for the video entry must be acoustic and not amplified. The only microphone(s) involved should be for recording. (For general tips, we recommend clicking on Help on the YouTube homepage, then seeking further information at the General Help Center.) We urge you to view the 2011 winners (www.halleonard.com/vocalcomp) to get a sense of an acceptable video and audio quality standard.
• Your YouTube video posting must be titled as follows: HL Vocal Your Name. For instance: HL Vocal Mary Smith.
  
  

  Note that there is a space after HL and before Vocal. Note that HL is capitalized. After the word Vocal, leave one space before your first name, and one space before your last name. Note that there are not underlines or underscores where spaces occur. When video titling instructions are not followed, entries can be difficult to find. Many people did not follow the video titling instructions in 2011. If your entry strays from these titling instructions, you risk being disqualified.

• In the official entry form, you will be providing the link with the web address of your video posting. Hal Leonard will also be copying your posting into the Hal Leonard Vocal Channel.
• Please note that you must select "Public" in the Privacy settings found under the broadcasting and Sharing Options section when uploading your video file to YouTube. If you select "Unlisted" or "Private" your submission will be invalid. Please only enter the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition if you are comfortable posting a public video on YouTube.
• The video must clearly show your face. A frozen camera position throughout, showing your face and most of your body, is perfectly acceptable, even preferable.
• Singers are required to sing their selections from memory on the competition video entries.
• We prefer you to sing with a live pianist in your video entry, although we will accept entries performed with sanctioned recorded accompaniments packaged with or companion to the required publications. We will not accept unaccompanied entries.
• The video should be in the spirit of a recital or audition. It may be shot in a home, school, church, synagogue, recital hall, or some other appropriate location, with or without an audience. We encourage you to dress appropriately, as you would for a recital or an audition.

• You are required to introduce yourself and your selections on the video entry. The spoken portion of the video entry must be limited to the following:

  FOR THE ART SONG COMPETITION
  Your name
  The composer and title of your selection (prior to each song).

  FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPETITION
  Your name
  The title of the song
  The show the song is from

  Do not say anything more in your video entry to the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition. Those departing from this stated direction may be disqualified.

  For the Art Song Competition, a typical model of spoken introduction before the first selection is:

  My name is __________________. I will sing "I'll sail upon the Dog Star" by Henry Purcell.

  Before the second selection, simply introduce the song by stating the song title and the composer. For example:

  "Per la gloria d'adorarvi" by Giovanni Bononcini

  Take very special care to pronounce the title of your song and the composer's name correctly.

  For the Musical Theatre Competition, a typical model of spoken introduction before the first selection is:

  My name is __________________. I will sing "If I Were a Bell" from Guys and Dolls.

  Before the second selection, simply introduce the song by stating the song title and the show the song is from:

  "Bride's Lament" from The Drowsy Chaperone

• Video editing during a song is not allowed. The only editing allowed in the audition video is the insertion of an introduction, if necessary, and the editing together of two required songs.
• Each singer should submit both required songs within one video entry.
• A singer is allowed to enter both the Art Song and Musical Theatre Competitions.
• There is no fee required for entry in the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition.
• Most issues are thoroughly addressed in this information. Questions may be directed to vocal@halleonard.com.

JUDGING

Art Song

• Judging will be by a qualified panel selected by Hal Leonard Corporation. Decisions made will be final. Criteria for judging will be most importantly voice quality and overall vocal talent. Additionally, judges will consider clarity of voice, diction, musicianship, musicality and expression, the singer's choice of repertoire, communication, presentation, and the performing personality of the singer.

Musical Theatre

• We remind you that this is a singing competition. We urge performers to refrain from choreography in the musical video entries.

  Judging will be by a qualified panel selected by Hal Leonard Corporation. Decisions made will be final. Criteria for judging will be most importantly voice quality and overall vocal talent. Additionally, judges will consider acting ability, clarity of voice, diction, musicianship, musicality, and expression, the singer's choice of repertoire, communication and presentation, and the performing personality of the singer.

The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition
ART SONG

Competition Categories

Children's Voices
Ages 12 and under

Early Teen Voices
Ages 13-15

High School Voices
Ages 16-18

College/University Voices
Ages 18-23

The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition
MUSICAL THEATRE

Competition Categories

Children's Voices
Ages 12 and under

Early Teen Voices
Ages 13-15

High School Voices
Ages 16-18

College/University Voices
Ages 18-23

See required repertoire details for each category below. To find out more about any of the required repertoire publications listed, including viewing complete contents, enter the 8-digit publication number in the Search field at www.halleonard.com.

The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition
ART SONG
Repertoire Requirements and Prizes

CHILDREN'S VOICES, AGE 12 AND UNDER
Art Song

For the purposes of this competition, age is defined as the age of the entrant on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. Entrants must be residents of the United States and its territories, or residents of Canada.

First Place: $250 cash
Second Place: $300 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Third Place: $100 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Further gift certificates for Honorable Mentions are possible.

Required repertoire for the Children's Voices category:

any two contrasting songs from the following publication. Only editions of songs from this designated publication are allowed for entry. No other repertoire is acceptable for this category.

36 Solos for Young Singers

compiled by Joan Frey Boytim; Hal Leonard, 00740143

Official Entry Form

EARLY TEEN VOICES, AGES 13-15
Art Song

For the purposes of this competition, age is defined as the age of the entrant on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. Entrants must be residents of the United States and its territories, or residents of Canada.

First Place: $500 cash
Second Place: $300 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Third Place: $100 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Further gift certificates for Honorable Mentions are possible.

Required repertoire for the Early Teen Voices category:

any two contrasting songs from the following publications. Only editions of songs from these designated publications are allowed for entry. No other repertoire is acceptable for this category.

Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano

Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano - Part II

compiled by Joan Frey Boytim; G. Schirmer/Hal Leonard
Part I book/CD 50483756
Part II book/CD 50486242

Easy Songs for the Beginning Mezzo-Soprano/Alto

Easy Songs for the Beginning Mezzo-Soprano/Alto - Part II

compiled by Joan Frey Boytim; G. Schirmer/Hal Leonard
Part I book/CD 50483757
Part II book/CD 50486243

Easy Songs for the Beginning Tenor

Easy Songs for the Beginning Tenor - Part II

compiled by Joan Frey Boytim; G. Schirmer/Hal Leonard
Part I book/CD 50483758
Part II book/CD 50486244

Easy Songs for the Beginning Baritone/Bass

Easy Songs for the Beginning Baritone/Bass - Part II

compiled by Joan Frey Boytim; G. Schirmer/Hal Leonard
Part I book/CD 50483759
Part II book/CD 50486245

15 Easy Folksong Arrangements for the Progressing Singer

edited by Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice book/CD 00740268
Low Voice book/CD 00740269

15 Easy Spiritual Arrangements for the Progessing Singer

edited by Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice book/CD 00000391
Low Voice book/CD 00000392

Official Entry Form

HIGH SCHOOL VOICES, AGES 16-18
Art Song

For the purposes of this competition, age is defined as the age of the entrant on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. For this category, High School Voices, the entrant must be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, or its equivalent, on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. Entrants must be residents of the United States and its territories, or residents of Canada.

First Place: $750 cash
Second Place: $500 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Third Place: $200 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Further gift certificates for Honorable Mentions are possible.

Required repertoire for the High School Voices category:

any two contrasting songs in two different languages from the following publications. Only editions of songs from these designated publications are allowed for entry. No other repertoire is acceptable for this category.

15 Recital Songs in English

Boosey & Hawkes
High Voice Book/CD 48019744
Low Voice Book/CD 48019745

15 Art Songs by American Composers

Boosey & Hawkes
High Voice Book/CD 48021111
Low Voice Book/CD 48021112

15 Art Songs by British Composers

Boosey & Hawkes
High Voice Book/CD 48021113
Low Voice Book/CD 48021114

15 American Art Songs

G. Schirmer
High Voice Book/CD 50482645
Low Voice Book/CD 50482607

Benjamin Britten: 12 Selected Folksong Arrangements

Boosey & Hawkes
High Voice Book/CD 48019746
Medium Low Voice Book/CD 48019747

English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque

edited by Steven Stolen and Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00740018, Book/CD Package 00740179
Low Voice 00740019, Book/CD Package 00740180

28 Italian Songs and Arias of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries

edited by Richard Walters; G. Schirmer/Hal Leonard
High Voice 50490104, Book/CD Package 50490105
Medium High Voice 50485628, Book/CD Package 50485630
Medium Voice 50490106, Book/CD Package 50490107
Medium Low Voice 50485629, Book/CD Package 50485631
Low Voice 50490108, Book/CD Package 50490109

Classical Contest Solos

Hal Leonard
Soprano book/CD 00740073
Mezzo-Soprano/Alto book/CD 00740074
Tenor book/CD 00740075
Baritone/Bass book/CD 00740076

Favorite German Art Songs (Volume 1 or 2)

Hal Leonard
High Voice Vol. 1 book/CD 00740048
High Voice Vol. 2 book/CD 00000439
Low Voice Vol. 1 book/CD 00740049
Low Voice Vol. 2 book/CD 00000440

Schubert: 15 Selected Songs

edited by Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice book/CD 00001143
Low Voice book/CD 00001144

Favorite Spanish Art Songs

Hal Leonard
High Voice book/CD 00740221
Low Voice book/CD 00740222

Favorite French Art Songs (Volume 1 or 2)

Hal Leonard
High Voice Vol. 1 book/CD 00740046
High Voice Vol. 2 book/CD 00000441
Low Voice Vol. 1 book/CD 00740047
Low Voice Vol. 2 book/CD 00000442

Fauré: 15 Selected Songs

edited by Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00001145
Low Voice 00001146

Official Entry Form

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VOICES, AGES 18-23
Art Song

For the purposes of this competition, age is defined as the age of the entrant on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. For this category, College/University Voices, the entrant must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a college or university, or an equivalent conservatory, on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. Entrants must be residents of the United States and its territories, or residents of Canada.

First Place: $1000 cash
Second Place: $500 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Third Place: $200 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Further gift certificates for Honorable Mentions are possible.

Required repertoire for the College/University Voices category:

any two contrasting songs in two different languages from the following publications. Only editions of songs from these designated publications are allowed for entry. No other repertoire is acceptable for this category.

Standard Vocal Literature

Note: The only appropriate entries from this series are art song, not opera or oratorio arias.

Hal Leonard, The Vocal Library
Soprano book/CD 00740272
Mezzo-Soprano book/CD 00740273
Tenor book/CD 00740274
Baritone book/CD 00740275
Bass book/CD 00740276

Samual Barber: 65 Songs

G. Schirmer
High Voice 50490044
Medium/Low Voice 50490045

G. Schirmer Collection of American Art Song

High Voice 50485068
Medium/Low Voice 50485069

Art Song in English

Boosey & Hawkes
High Voice 48019047
Low Voice 48019048

The Art Song Anthology

edited by Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice book/CD 00230033
Low Voice book/CD 00230034

Franz Schubert: 100 Songs

edited by Steven Stolen and Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00740027
Low Voice 00740028

Gabriel Fauré: 50 Songs

edited by Laura Ward and Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00747071
Medium/Low Voice 00747070

Johannes Brahms: 75 Songs

edited by Richard Walters, Laura Ward and Elaine Schmidt; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00740013
Low Voice 00740015

Richard Strauss: 40 Songs

edited by Laura Ward and Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00747062
Medium/Low Voice 00747063

The Lieder Anthology

edited by Virginia Saya and Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00740219 High Voice Accompaniment CDs 00000455
Low Voice 00740220 Low Voice Accompaniment CDs 00000456

The French Song Anthology

edited by Carol Kimball and Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00740162 High Voice Accompaniment CDs 00000453
Low Voice 00740163 Low Voice Accompaniment CDs 00000454

Anthology of Spanish Song

edited by Maria DiPalma and Richard Walters; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00740147 High Voice Accompaniment CDs 00000467
Low Voice 00740148 Low Voice Accompaniment CDs 00000468

Women Composers

edited by Carol Kimball; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00740270 Low Voice 00740271

American Folksongs

concert arrangements by Richard Walters and Bryan Stanley; Hal Leonard
High Voice 00740187
Low Voice 00740188

Italian Art Songs of the 20th Century

Ricordi
High Voice 50486302
Medium Voice 50486846

Official Entry Form

The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition
MUSICAL THEATRE
Repertoire Requirements and Prizes

CHILDREN'S VOICES, AGE 12 AND UNDER
Musical Theatre

For the purposes of this competition, age is defined as the age of the entrant on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. Entrants must be residents of the United States and its territories, or residents of Canada.

First Place: $250 cash
Second Place: $300 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Third Place: $100 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Further gift certificates for Honorable Mentions are possible.

Required repertoire for the Children's Voices category:

any two contrasting songs from the following publications. Only editions of songs from these designated publications are allowed for entry. No other repertoire is acceptable for this category.

Kids' Musical Theatre Collection Volume 1

Hal Leonard
Book/CD 00230029

Kids' Musical Theatre Collection Volume 2

Hal Leonard
Book/CD 00230031

Broadway Songs 4 Kids

Hal Leonard
Book/CD 00230103

Kids' Broadway Songbook

Hal Leonard
Book/CD 00740149
Book Only 00311609
Acoompaniment CD 00740316

Rodgers & Hammerstein Solos for Kids

Hal Leonard
Book/CD 00230030

Disney Collected Kids' Solos

Hal Leonard
Book/CD 00230066

Official Entry Form

EARLY TEEN VOICES, AGES 13-15
Musical Theatre

For the purposes of this competition, age is defined as the age of the entrant on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. Entrants must be residents of the United States and its territories, or residents of Canada.

First Place: $500 cash
Second Place: $300 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Third Place: $100 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Further gift certificates for Honorable Mentions are possible.

Required repertoire for the Early Teen Voices category:

any two contrasting songs from the following publication. Only editions of songs from these designated publications are allowed for entry. No other repertoire is acceptable for this category.

Broadway for Teens

Hal Leonard
Young Women's Edition book/CD 00000402
Young Men's Edition book/CD 00000403

Musical Theatre Anthology for Teens

Hal Leonard
Young Women's Edition- book 00740157
Young Women's Edition- book/CD 00740189
Young Men's Edition- book 00740158
Young Men's Edition- book/CD 00740190

The Teen's Musical Theatre Collection

Hal Leonard
Young Women's Edition- book 00740077
Young Women's Edition- book/CD 00740160
Young Men's Edition- book 00740078
Young Men's Edition- book/CD 00740161

Official Entry Form

HIGH SCHOOL VOICES, AGES 16-18
Musical Theatre

For the purposes of this competition, age is defined as the age of the entrant on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. For this category, High School Voices, the entrant must be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, or its equivalent, on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. Entrants must be residents of the United States and its territories, or residents of Canada.

First Place: $750 cash
Second Place: $500 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Third Place: $200 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Further gift certificates for Honorable Mentions are possible.

Required repertoire for the High School Voices category:

any two contrasting songs from the following publications. Only editions of songs from these designated publications are allowed for entry. No other repertoire is acceptable for this category.

The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Teen's Edition

Hal Leonard
Soprano, book only 00230043
Soprano, book/CDs 00230047
Mezzo-Soprano/Alto/Belter, book only 00230044
Mezzo-Soprano/Alto/Belter, book/CDs 00230048
Tenor, book only 00230045
Tenor, book/CDs 00230049
Baritone/Bass, book only 00230046
Baritone/Bass, book/CDs 00230050

Official Entry Form

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VOICES, AGES 18-23
Musical Theatre

For the purposes of this competition, age is defined as the age of the entrant on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. For this category, College/University Voices, the entrant must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a college or university, or an equivalent conservatory, on the deadline date of February 1, 2012. Entrants must be residents of the United States and its territories, or residents of Canada.

First Place: $1000 cash
Second Place: $500 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Third Place: $200 gift certificate for music publications of the designee's choice available from Hal Leonard
Further gift certificates for Honorable Mentions are possible.

Required repertoire for the College/University Voices category:

any two contrasting songs from the following publications. Only editions of songs from these designated publications are allowed for entry. No other repertoire is acceptable for this category.

The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Volumes 1-5

Hal Leonard

Soprano Volume 1
book only 00361071
accompaniment CDs 00740227
book/CDs 00000483

Soprano Volume 2
book only 00747066
accompaniment CDs 00740228
book/CDs 00000488

Soprano Volume 3
book only 00740122
accompaniment CDs 00740229
book/CDs 00000493

Soprano Volume 4
book only 00000393
accompaniment CDs 00000397
book/CDs 00000497

Soprano Volume 5
book only 00001151
accompaniment CDs 00001157
book/CDs 00001162

Mezzo-Soprano/Alto/Belter Volume 1
book only 00361072
accompaniment CDs 00740230
book/CDs 00000484

Mezzo-Soprano/Alto/Belter Volume 2
book only 00747031
accompaniment CDs 00740231
book/CDs 00000489

Mezzo-Soprano/Alto/Belter Volume 3
book only 00740123
accompaniment CDs 00740232
book/CDs 00000494

Mezzo-Soprano/Alto/Belter Volume 4
book only 00000394
accompaniment CDs 00000398
book/CDs 00000498

Mezzo-Soprano/Alto/Belter Volume 5
book only 00001152
accompaniment CDs 00001158
book/CDs 00001163

Tenor Volume 1
book only 00361073
accompaniment CDs 00740233
book/CDs 00000485

Tenor Volume 2
book only 00747032
accompaniment CDs 00740234
book/CDs 00000490

Tenor Volume 3
book only 00740124
accompaniment CDs 00740235
book/CDs 00000495

Tenor Volume 4
book only 00000395
accompaniment CDs 00000399
book/CDs 00000499

Tenor Volume 5
book only 00001153
accompaniment CDs 00001159
book/CDs 00001164

Baritone/Bass Volume 1
book only 00361074
accompaniment CDs 00740236
book/CDs 00000486

Baritone/Bass Volume 2
book only 00747033
accompaniment CDs 00740237
book/CDs 00000491

Baritone/Bass Volume 3
book only 00740125
accompaniment CDs 00740238
book/CDs 00000496

Baritone/Bass Volume 4
book only 00000396
accompaniment CDs 00000401
book/CDs 00000799

Baritone/Bass Volume 5
book only 00001154
accompaniment CDs 00001160
book/CDs 00001165

Official Entry Form