Music competition facts for kids
A music competition is an exciting event where people show off their musical skills to win prizes. These competitions can be for a single person playing an instrument or singing, or for groups like orchestras, bands, or choirs. Some competitions are for young musicians hoping to become professionals. Others are just for fun, where professional musicians are not allowed to join.
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What Are Music Competitions?
Who Judges the Music?
The person who decides who wins is called an adjudicator. Think of them as a judge for music! In bigger competitions, there might be a team of several adjudicators who work together to choose the winners.
Different Kinds of Competitions
There are many types of music competitions:
- For Young Professionals: Some competitions are designed for young people who are just starting their journey to become professional musicians. Winning one of these can really help kick-start their career.
- For Amateurs: An amateur is someone who does something for fun, not as their main job. Many music competitions are for amateurs, meaning professional musicians are not allowed to compete. This makes it fair for everyone who just loves to play.
Fun Festivals for Everyone
Organizations like the British and International Federation of Music Festivals arrange music competitions for amateurs in many parts of the British Isles. Both children and adults can take part. They compete in different categories like music, speech and drama, and dance. These events are often called "festivals" because the main goal is to enjoy performing and sharing music, not just to win.
Big International Competitions
There are also many huge international competitions for some of the most talented musicians from all over the world. Winning one of these can be a big step for a young musician's career. However, some people believe that winning a major competition too early can be tough. It might make someone famous quickly, but they still need time to grow as a musician and a person.
Some of the most famous international music competitions include:
- Leeds International Pianoforte Competition in Leeds, England.
- International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.
- BBC Young Musician of the Year in England.
- Super Girl in China.
In popular music, one of the biggest European events is the Eurovision Song Contest.
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The Eurovision Song Contest, an example of a music competition
