Diva & Divo

KHOI Presents a solo singing contest:


Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016 1:30 PM
Venue: First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Mission Statement: As part of KHOI's mission to serve the community and to enrich the cultural life in central Iowa, this contest aims to provide opportunities for vocal solo talents to perform, and to be recognized, on stage and via radio broadcast.

    Requirements:
  • Contest is open to Iowa residents who are amateur singers.
  • Age: 16 and above
  • Repertoire: 2 solo songs from any of the genres of opera arias, art songs, folk songs or broadway selections.
    The total time of 2 songs is limited to 6 minutes total.
  • Accompaniment: Each contestant is responsible for his/her own accompaniment.
  • Live accompaniment: A piano will be provided at the competition. If needed, the organizer will recommend a professional piano accompanist to work with the contestant for rehearsal and performance. The contestant is responsible for the accompanistʼs fee.
  • Prerecorded accompaniment: mp3 files of pre-approved quality are acceptable. No backing vocals are allowed.
    • Awards:
    • The top 3 contestants from each of the female and male singers groups will be recognized with trophies; the first prize winner from each group will be honored as the Diva and Divo of Ames.
    • The top 3 contestantsʼ’ performance in each group will be broadcast at KHOI Local Talk program.
    • The Diva and Divo of Ames will also be recognized with an interview at KHOI radio station and the recording of their performance will be broadcast on KHOI Radio. They may also have another performance opportunity at one of Ames cultural events in the following year.
  • Entry Fee: Free or free will donation
  • Registration Deadline: October 15, 2016
  • Please mail registration with a check payable to:
    KHOI FM 89.1
    410 Douglas Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
    Contacts: contests@khoifm.org
    Diva & Divo of Ames