General
Contest for young Carnatic musicians
- 02 December 2020
The Hindu newspaper is presenting a classical music competition for young vocalists, instrumentalists and percussionists.
The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition will be open for musicians of up to 40 years of age in three categories – child talent (below 12 years of age), juniors(13 to 19 years of age) and seniors (20 to 40 years of age).
Winners will also be chosen among them in each category, based on the decision of the judges.
The last date for submission of entries is December 12, 2020. Those selected for the finals would be intimated separately and will be given certificates of appreciation.
A jury of persons trained in the arts, including senior artistes, will examine all entries and decide on the winners. Videos can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Contestants are asked to submit video/audio records.
Here is how to produce and create a video to submit -
Use a single camera. It could be a phone or a DSLR.
The background must be neutral. (Too many objects in the background might take the attention away from the subject.)
Use a room that has enough light.
The camera should be stable i.e. mounted on a tripod or placed on support. Handheld shots will not be considered.
If you are using a DSLR, make sure that the focus is maintained
For the performance, use a full shot, with enough head room.
Make sure that the camera is not slanting.
For the intro, use a medium close-up
Video can be in MP4 format. A minimum of 1080 x 720 resolution is required
Here is how to create a produce an audio -
Use a microphone. The audio quality is very important.
Adjust the levels accordingly. The audio shouldn’t be too loud that it distorts or too low that it’s inaudible.
Make sure fans/A/C is turned off during the performance. Try to keep the ambient noises as low as possible.
