Calypsonians to learn more about judging criteria

The Annual Calypso and Judging Symposium of the SVG Calypso Association Inc. (SVGCA), held under the auspices of the Carnival Development Corporation, will take place this weekend at two venues.{{more}}

Tomorrow, May 26, the Calypso Symposium will be held at the SVG Red Cross Headquarters, behind the Ministry of Education and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A release from the SVGCA said all calypsonians are invited to attend this very important symposium which will cover areas such as calypso writing, stagecraft, voice control, musical arrangement, stage appearance, and other areas of the artform.

On Sunday, May 27, it will be the turn of Judges and persons desirous of becoming Calypso, Soca and Ragga Soca judges and the Judges Symposium will take place at the NEMO Headquarters conference room, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Artistes of all genres are also invited to attend to get an insight into the judging criteria.