Genius Olympiad: Music

GENIUS Music heightens public concern for environmental problems and offers solutions by pulling at the auditory heartstrings through performance (as a performer). GENIUS Music allows the student artists to influence public at the level of the heart. From the time of Homer until the present day, musical creators have presented ideas to the public in new ways, reaching them in ways that no others could, and calling people to action.

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Performances may be in any style, but must exhibit a high degree of performance acumen, rehearsal, care, and thought. All projects must include a tie-in to the environment.

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Performers may use an already-written composition that was created with reference to the environment. You may choose to use a piece in your language, but explain how that piece connects listener with environment. You will read your Artist Statement prior to the performance, which will allow the audience to understand why you chose this piece.

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Music | Solo Performance

• GENIUS Music Solo Performance combines the puppetry of the composer with the talent of a single artist to offer a unique blend of inspiration. The human voice and musical instruments have special a power to touch the soul in direct and indirect ways. Solo performance projects can be prepared by only one student. Student artist may either "play an instrument live" or "play an instrument and sing live at the same time". We highly encourage students show their skills playing their cultural instruments. For an example, check this out.

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Music | Group Performance

• GENIUS Music Group Performance combines the puppetry of the composer with the talent of a group of artists to offer a unique blend of inspiration. Group performance (band) projects can be prepared by up to three students. For example, check this out.

Music | Singer

• GENIUS Music Singer provides its exceptional voice to influence others. Singer projects can be prepared by only one student. Student artist is expected to sing a song (either existing or their song) live, however, the music can be either live or playback. The student must bring a high-quality playback music at the competition. For an example, check this out.

• The GENIUS Olympiad is open to all international and U.S. students studying in grades 8-12 (or the equivalent). 
• All students under 17 years old must attend the GENIUS Olympiad with an adult supervisor (a teacher, a parent, or a guardian).
• Minimum age requirement for student participants is 13.
• Each student may present only one project. In the case of being a finalist for multiple projects, the applicant must choose which project to present.

• March 1st, 2025: Application deadline for ALL individual/school/International Fair applications. 
• April 16th, 2025: Application deadline for affiliated US/EU Fairs Certificate Holders.
• May 1st, 2025: Participant registration deadline

• Music Group Performance projects can be prepared and submitted by maximum of three students. Solo Performance and Singer projects can be prepared and submitted by only one student.
• The application requires an artist statement, the score, and the video of the performance.
• A well-produced and well-rehearsed video of the performance (for all subcategories) must be uploaded to YouTube with the title: "GENIUS Olympiad - YEAR: TITLE". The YouTube link must be provided as part of the application within Media Link.
• The artist statement should be less than 500 words and should describe the connection of the composition or the performance to the environment. The artist statement should be written in English and will be read to a live audience. The statement should be saved as a PDF or Word file with file name as follows: Country_projectname_statement. The statement must be uploaded to the application site.
• Your file names must be in English characters and file names must be less than 25 characters.
• By submitting an application, you give rights to GENIUS Olympiad to freely use your creative work.

• Finalists will be announced March 26th, 2025