Welcome! This form is for U.S.-based Carnatic musicians aged 8 to 21 who wish to participate in the SIFA Sangeetha Sreshta (S3) music competition.
- Categories: 1) Vocal, 2) Melodic instruments such as Violin, Veena, and Flute, and 3) Laya instruments such as Mridangam, Ghatam, and Ganjira (Participants may choose more than one category)
- Location: In person in the Bay Area (Non-Bay Area Residents may participate by Zoom in Round 1)
- Eligibility: Ages 8 to 21 (Ages as on July 26, 2025)
- Complete your entry; Song/Tala selections can be updated until the deadline
- Payment: Pay registration fee at the payment portal [details in the last page]
- Registration is complete only with proof of payment
Key Dates:
- Early Bird Deadline for payments: June 30, 2025
- Final Registration & Song Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025
- Round 1: Saturday, July 26, 2025
3a. Out of Region Zoom Competition: Sunday, July 27th - Round 2: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Round 3-Finals: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Questions?
Contact us at sifa-s3@sifamusic.org or call us at 650-420-SIFA (7432) and leave a text or voice message.
