Sadhana Carnatic Music Competition
Sadhana Academy for Musical Arts will conduct an online Carnatic music competition via Zoom.
Key Dates
All entries must be submitted and paid in full by this date. No changes allowed after the deadline.
Weekends between these dates, conducted via Zoom.
At the Aaroha Carnatic Music Festival.
Registering
Create a profile for each participant, log in, select the categories they wish to enter, and submit the application with payment online. Please review category rules and eligibility before proceeding.
Proceed to Registration →Competition Guidelines
Eligibility
This competition is open only to participants from Washington and Oregon. This competition is open to vocal performances only.
Mode of Competition
The competition will be conducted online via Zoom. Registered participants will receive the meeting details prior to the event.
Categories
The competition will feature the following categories:
Age Categories
There will be three age groups:
(Age will be calculated as of May 1.)
Sub-Junior category participants may compete only in Geetham, Varnam and Krithi categories.
Junior and Senior category participants may compete in Kriti, Thillana, Viruttham, Alapana, and Swarams.
Performance Selection, Duration and Shruti / Pitch
The judges will select one of the submitted entries for performance.
Performance Duration: Five to eight minutes, strictly enforced.
Shruti / Pitch: Participants must bring their own shruti box or electronic shruti device.
Awards
Three prize winners and three special mention recognitions.
Entry Fee
US $35 per entry per category.
Judging
The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
Repertoire Submission Guidelines
Geetham, Varnam, Kriti, Thillana, and Swarams Categories
The participants must indicate the compositions they have prepared in the application form.
- Senior Category: Submit (3) entries
- Junior Category: Submit (2) entries
- Sub-Junior Category: Submit (2) entries
Viruttham Category
Participants must submit one (1) viruttham that they have prepared.
The viruttham may include a minimum of two (2) ragas and a maximum of (4) ragas.
Alapana Category
Participants must submit three (3) ragas in their application. The judging panel will select one of the submitted ragas for the participant to present.
Ready to Compete?
The completed registration application and the associated entry fee must be received by May 29, 2026.
Register Now →