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HS COMPETITION

HS Competition Rules
​
Apply to Compete
​
After Purchasing Passes, complete the HS Competition Information Form

​SCHEDULE FOR HS COMPETITORS


FRIDAY

7:00 PM
ACA-IDOL CONCERT. This Collegiate and Semi-Pro Competition is NOT mandatory for HS Competitors, but it is both fun and educational.
Included in VIP PASS or ALL ACCESS WEEKEND PASS at no extra cost. Not included in Class Passes or Combo Pass.

SATURDAY and Sunday

Time
SATURDAY Events
7:30
Arrive at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center.
​Parking is Free.  ​
8:00
Orientation and Soundcheck in MainStage Theater.
​All Confirmed HS groups MUST complete THIS FORM in advance.
8:30-10:45
Soundchecks for all groups, and some tips for improving performance.
​Groups may quietly and respectfully watch other groups soundcheck.
​It's a great learning opportunity!
9:30
First Class Begins.
Some groups may still be sound checking.
​Late entry to class is OK.
10:00
Classes or your group Coaching
Apply for a FREE Group Coaching in advance.
Students may each attend the class of their choice
​or instead, all stay together.
​This is a decision we leave to directors and chaperones.
11:00
Classes or your group Coaching
12:00
Classes or your group Coaching
1:00
LUNCH  
Bring your own lunch or purchase food on campus. 
That's just one building away from the performing arts center
where all SingStrong concerts and classes occur!
It's a very short walk. 
​
The campus and Food Court are CASHLESS.
Use a credit card.

Spotlight Showcase may also occur at 1PM.
​Access is included in all passes.
1:40
BACKSTAGE CALL
for all competing groups.
​Stage Manager will show you your room. 
​Note posted performance order.

HOUSE OPENS for audience members.​
2:00
HS COMPETITION CONCERT

Rules
​Groups perform for up to 8 min. each.

​Trophies will be awarded at end of concert:
​Group, Soloist, Beatboxing, Arranging, Original Composition and more!


The Single Singers (an open a cappella group) will perform while judges deliberate!

Top  groups offered chance to open Pro Concerts:
​SAT 7PM, and SAT 9:30PM; and SUN 2PM . 

​This is an opportunity to open for amazing professionals, but it is not mandatory.
​If a group cannot accept the honor, the producers may invite a different group to take their spot.

Groups often want to watch other groups.
We typically allow this based on available space in the theatre and the need to line up backstage to perform. 
The producer or HS Coordinator will announce show order at soundcheck.
We often line up 3-4 groups in advance backstage.
​Hence the first 3 or 4 groups will usually begin the show backstage.
​Other groups will rotate in to take their place after each group performs.

The show emcee SHOULD announce from stage when groups that may be viewing the show from the audience need to leave line-up backstage. 

However, it is YOUR responsibility to be backstage and ready to perform on time.
​
Following the Single Singers performance, groups will gather on stage for awards. This will be announced from stage by emcee.
In some years, to manage space, we may ask that only the musical director, soloists, arrangers and composers go on stage to accept awards. However, where just a few members would be "left out" by this process we may ask the entire grip to be present on stage. 

When 1st, 2nd or 3rd Place are awarded, all members of the group may pose for pictures together. on stage, if it is safe to do so.

​After awards, the DIRECTORS of the top 3 groups will choose which of the 3 pro shows they will open for and
​each director will communicate this to the HS Coordinator.
​First choice is granted to 1st place, 2nd to 2nd, 3rd to 3rd, etc. Sometimes a group is unable to attend. Producers may offer the position to a different group.


4:30
Classes or your group Coaching
NOTE: This start time is APPROXIMATE. The HS Competition sometimes runs long. 
6:30
BACKSTAGE CALL for one of the winning HS Groups. Please do NOT arrive late. You open the show.
7:00
PRO SHOW 1 Concert
One of HS Winning Groups opens for PRO SHOW Concert.
Each Pro Show is different!
​Anyone with an All Access Weekend Pass, or VIP Pass
​or a concert ticket to this show may attend as an audience member.
8:30
Approximate Concert End Time
8:30-9:10
"The Final 40" Silent Auction to benefit fight against Alzheimer’s! Bid on great deals for a great cause or donate!
9:10
BACKSTAGE CALL for one of the winning HS groups.
9:30
PRO SHOW 2 Concert
​One of HS Winning Groups opens for PRO SHOW Concert.
Each Pro Show is different!
​Anyone with an All Access Weekend Pass, or VIP Pass

​or a concert ticket to this show may attend as an audience member.
11:00
Approximate Concert End time. ​
Time
SUNDAY Events
10:00
Classes or your group Coaching
11:00
Classes or your group Coaching
12:00
Classes or your group Coaching
1:00
LUNCH  
Bring your own lunch or purchase food on campus. 
That's just one building away from the performing arts center where all SingStrong concerts and classes occur!
It's about 1 minute away on foot. 
​
The campus and Food Court are CASHLESS.
Use credit or purchase a meal card.

Spotlight Showcase may also occur at 1PM. Access is included in all passes.
1:40
BACKSTAGE CALL for one of the winning HS groups.
2:00
PRO SHOW 3 Concert
One of HS Winning Groups opens for PRO SHOW Concert.
Each Pro Show is different!
​Anyone with an All Access Weekend Pass, or VIP Pass
​or a Combo Pass

​or a concert ticket to this show may attend as an audience member.
4:30
Approximate Concert End time. ​​​

​PROCESS

To attend without competing, simply purchase the pass of your choice. That's it!

To attend and compete, you must apply, be accepted via email, and then confirm your spot by purchasing passes and notifying the producers by email.

Music Educators: SingStrong is Aidable through BOCES Arts in Education. ​ (See info on Ticket Page) 

Fans who only wish to cheer on our HS competitors should purchase individual tickets to the Saturday 2PM show to see the final HS groups compete. They can also purchase VIP or All Access Weekend Passes or Combo Passes. Note: This show often sells out. 

​SOUNDCHECKS

All groups will be shown the mic set-up and told which mics are appropriate for bass, vocal percussion, leads, duets, etc. These will be WIRELESS MICS.

Each CONFIRMED group will make mic requests within the HS Competition INFORMATION FORM . Those requests which are approved by our engineer will be available for the HS Competition Finals.

While performing on sound systems is a challenge, it is also a fantastic educational experience that helps prepare young singers for real-world performances. Our sound engineers are highly experienced at mixing a cappella groups, our sound system is first rate, and your judges are instructed to focus on the group's performance, not the sound engineer's performance. ​

​COACHING

After all members have purchased Weekend Passes (or Class Passes if necessary), groups may request a coaching here. ​
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JAN 31-FEB 2, 2025 
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