Promotion of Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets/Choral Songs
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to preserve the traditional concept of singing of duets/duos/trios/quartets/quintets/choral songs which has been on the decline. It provides cash prizes and certificates to singers participating in various traditional singing categories.

Benefits:
- Best Duet: 1st Prize - ₹3,000/-, 2nd Prize - ₹1,500/-.
- Best Duo: 1st Prize - ₹3,000/-, 2nd Prize - ₹1,500/-.
- Best Trio: 1st Prize - ₹4,500/-, 2nd Prize - ₹2,250/-.
- Best Quartet/Quintet: 1st Prize - ₹6,000/-, 2nd Prize - ₹3,000/-.
- Best Choral Song: 1st Prize - ₹2,000/- to ₹4,000/- (maximum 4 participants), 2nd Prize - ₹1,000/- to ₹2,000/- (maximum 4 participants).
- Best Lyrics: 1st Prize - ₹2,000/-, 2nd Prize - ₹1,000/-.

_*Travelling allowance provided to every participant._
_*Certificates awarded to winners and participants in both categories._
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be aged either above 16 years to 25 years or up to 16 years on the day fixed for submission of application.
- The applicant must present original compositions that have not been recorded on any audio albums.
- The applicant must ensure that songs which have won 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in any competitions organized by Kala Academy/Art &amp; Culture Department/Tiatr Academy of Goa are not considered for first three prizes in this competition.
- The applicant must not have participated in popular tiatr performances.
- The applicant must participate in any one of the three sections: Section 1 (Duet or Duo), Section 2 (Trio or Quartet), or Section 3 (Quintet or Choral).
- The applicant must ensure that duets are sung by a male and female singer with interactive lyrics depicting two different characters.
- The applicant must ensure that duos are sung by two male singers or two female singers with interactive lyrics depicting two different characters.
- The applicant must ensure that trios are sung by three singers with interactive lyrics depicting three different characters.
- The applicant must ensure that quartets/quintets are sung by four/five singers with interactive lyrics depicting four/five different characters.
- The applicant must ensure that choral songs are sung by two, three or four singers in different voices.

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Application Process:
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to - 
Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.
*The application must be submitted to the office of the Tiatr Academy of Goa at least 30 days in advance of the proposed programme date.
*Applications are considered on a "First come First Serve" basis, subject to the availability of funds.

Documents Required:
Self-Attested Copies of Birth/Baptism Certificates or a Certificate by the Headmaster/Headmistress of a Recognized School Certifying the Birth Date (original should be produced for verification).
Copy of Aadhaar Card.
Typed Copy of Lyrics of the Song in Roman Script (handwritten lyrics will not be accepted).
No Objection Certificate from the Composer (if permission is required to sing the song in the competition).