Raise your voice, center stage, in the ultimate singing showdown!
Raise your voice, center stage, in the ultimate singing showdown!
Capital Crown Talent was created by music professionals with a deep passion for performing, who wanted to devise a platform where singers of all ages and abilities could showcase their skills, meet other vocal talent, and receive valuable feedback, in a fun and supportive environment.
At Capital Crown Talent, we believe that every person has the potential to learn, enjoy, and perform music with passion! We strive to create a positive and nurturing environment where competitors can both showcase and develop their skills and creativity, while gaining confidence and self-expression through singing and performing at every level.
Our event will take place Saturday May 24th, 2025 at the Marconi Centre, 1026 Baseline Rd. Ottawa ON K2C 0A6. Registration closes Wednesday April 30th, 2025 at 5:00pm. Please carefully read the rules & regulations before submitting your entry. We can't wait to see you at Capital Crown! Come be a part of something special!
Up-tempo pop is a catchy and popular genre of music that is typically characterized by quick and steady tempos, catchy melodies, and relatable lyrics. Pop ballads combine elements of pop music with a slower tempo and often emotional lyrics. Focussing on themes of love, heartbreak, and personal experiences, pop ballads typically build to a powerful and emotional climax.
A Broadway song is a song that is specifically written and performed as part of a stage or screen musical. It serves as a way to advance the plot, develop characters, or express emotions within the context of the story being told. Broadway selections can range from upbeat and energetic numbers to emotional and introspective ballads. Judging is based 50% on vocals and 50% on presentation.
A country song typically features storytelling lyrics that revolve around themes such as love, heartbreak, rural life, and home. Country music has evolved over time, with different subgenres like traditional country, pop country, and country rock. Country music has a strong emotional connection and resonates deeply with its heartfelt lyrics and relatable stories.
Learning songs in other languages helps to explore different cultures and broaden your musical horizons. Singing in another language exposes you to new melodies, rhythms, and vocal techniques that may not be as prevalent in your native language. Compete with any song in a language besides English. Songs must be 80% in the second language.
A duet is a collaboration where the singers share the piece, often harmonizing, creating a unique and powerful dynamic. Duets should showcase the chemistry between the singers, adding depth to the overall sound and presentation. Pop duets will be separated from Musical Theatre selections. You can compete in either or both categories.
A rookie or “novice” competitor is someone who is just starting out in their singing journey, and may not have much experience performing on stage or in front of an audience. You may be learning and honing your skills, but if you have the passion and determination to showcase your talent and improve along the way, Captial Crown Talent is the place for you!
Céline Dion is one of Canada's greatest treasures. A world-renowned artist with a never-quit attitude, a prolific performer even in the face of adversity, and one of the greatest voices of a generation. We can't wait to hear your favourite Céline songs from any album, in any genre!
We can't wait to hear original works from our sing-songwriters! Due to time constraints, all songs must be pre-recorded instrumentally, and sung live at the event. Artists will be judged on originality, lyrics, melody, and music, not on the production quality of the track. Participants must be responsible for 50% of the composition in order to compete.
Perform any song in any style or genre, with 3-6 of your friends for an all-new exciting stage experience! Bust out your inner Glee and show us what you've got, right here at Capital Crown Talent! Two cordless mics will be provided. Be creative, and have fun! Judging will be 50% vocals, 50% performance.
An explanation of each category is listed above. Age division is based on your date of birth on the day of the event. Duets are categorized by the average age of both competitors. You may compete in your own age category as well as one category above. (ie: If you are competing in age 11-13, you can also compete in the same category in the age 14-15 division.) You may compete in either or both the Up-tempo or Ballad pop vocal categories. You may also choose to compete in either or both Pop Duo or Musical Theatre Duo categories. See registration form for age and category divisions.
All solo entries must be between 1:00-2:35 minutes long, with duets running at 3:30 minutes. Entries that run over will receive a deduction. If editing is not your thing, not to worry, our skilled crew at Capital Crown Talent can edit your track for you for an additional serivice fee. No self-accompaniment, please. Capital Crown Talent will make the final decision as to where a song is placed category wise, based on song genre. Please adjust any lyrics that may not be appropriate to a family audience. All performers will sing with a corded hand-held microphone. All tracks must be emailed in mp3 format with the competitor's name, category and song title to capitalcrowntalent@gmail.com no later than April 7th, 2024 by noon. Schools with multiple tracks can use Dropbox to send all of their tracks at once, labelled with the name, category and song title of each track in the folder.
Costuming should be representational of the piece you are performing. Props are allowed only in the Broadway Solo and Musical Theatre Duet categories. Whether your piece is a rockin' fast song, or a moving ballad, think of the overall presentation, and how you want to execute the number from both an emotional and physical standpoint. Perform with passion, leave it all on stage, and most of all, have fun!
Any performer may compete in Capital Crown Talent! You do not need to be part of a music school, or be taking formal lessons to participate, nor does your music school need to participate for you to compete. 2-3 adjudicators will be on-hand in each category. Award placements will based on the total marks for each participant in each category. Adjudication critique sheets will be made available after the event. Capital Crown Talent reserves the right to combine categories to the nearest age group. All awards will be handed out at the Trophy Ceremony at the end of the day.
Can't make it to Ottawa for our event? You can still participate in the "Capital Crown Online" category from anywhere in Canada! Compete one song in any style in 1 of 3 age divisions for the Capital Crown Virtual Victory! Send your registration form and unlisted YouTube video link to capitalcrowntalent@gmail.com by 5pm on April 30th to participate.
Click here to be taken to our registration form. Registration is only complete with full payment sent capitalcrowntalent@gmail.com.
Singer-songwriter Patrick Ryan was born in Ottawa, where he began his musical journey at the young age of 8. Performing award winning repertoire for voice and organ, in national conservatories and music halls across Canada, Patrick also picked up hardware at “The National Songfest", "The American Guild of Music” and more, leading to an opportunity to appear on "Home Grown Café", a live musical contest broadcasted on local television. Eager to gain valuable experience on the international stage, Patrick flew to Los Angeles to take part in “The World Championships of the Performing Arts" where he represented Canada and was awarded the title of “Best Overall Male Vocalist”, by the panel of industry professionals. The author of original music and compositions, Patrick continues to expand his inspired musical experience, and is happy to be joining the adjudication team at Capital Crown Talent.
Rebecca Montanaro is an accomplished musician (piano, french horn and voice) with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. In addition to running her private vocal studio, Rebecca has taught Competitive Musical Theatre at DanceRoots, and is an integral part of the annual musical at Steve Maclean Public School.
Founder and Director of ADMIT Musical Theatre in Ottawa, Rebecca has worked on over 20 musical productions with children ages 8-20. In addition to feature soloist work in numerous local music events, Rebecca also has credits in several productions including, “Anything Goes”, “Grease”, “Trial by Jury”, “Princess Ida”, and “Don't Drink the Water”. Rebecca is thrilled to be joining the adjudication panel for the Capital Crown Talent competition.
Steph La Rochelle is a highly decorated, Juno-nominated, singer songwriter whose music credits include, Bluesfest, Folk Music Ontario, and the Canadian Country Music Association’s Discovery Program, which included a CCMA Award nomination. Steph’s television credits include, Backstage (Disney), In the Dark (The CW), and Heartland (CBC), where she wrote and performed an original song. Most recently, Steph starred in the Toronto, North American Tour, and appeared in the West End productions of the Tony award winning Broadway musical, “Dear Evan Hansen.” Partnering with Grammy award winning, Alex Lacamoire, Steph had the opportunity to arrange and record an acoustic version of the hit song, “Only Us”, at the preeminent Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Her self-penned debut EP, Wildflower, was nominated for a 2024 JUNO award. Steph is excited for an inspiring day judging, at Capital Crown Talent.
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