Participants must be between the ages of 10 and 18 on the day of the competition.

Participants must either live within the Morton School District or attend a Morton-area private school.

Eligibility determinations are made by MFAA and are final.

There is no registration fee unless announced otherwise.

Registration is completed online. All required materials — including song information and accompaniment tracks — must be submitted no later than 15 days before the competition date.

Late or incomplete registrations cannot be accepted.

Each contestant performs one song.

Song selections must be appropriate for all audiences and may not include profanity, sexually explicit or suggestive content, references to violence, illegal activity, or other adult themes.

MFAA reserves the right to approve, reject, or request replacement of any song selection to ensure the event remains appropriate for the community.

Performances must be between three and four minutes in length. Songs exceeding this limit may be stopped.

Once a song is approved, it must be performed as submitted. Substitutions or changes are not permitted without prior written approval from MFAA.

Recorded accompaniment must be submitted in MP3 format only. Streaming links or video links are not permitted.

All accompaniment tracks must be instrumental and may not include background vocals, harmonies, or doubled lead vocals.

Live instruments and accompanists are permitted but must be disclosed during registration so MFAA can plan stage layout and sound support.

MFAA provides professional sound services but does not supply instruments unless approved in advance.

Piano or keyboard use is not guaranteed and requires prior approval. If an instrument is not available, the performer is responsible for providing their own.

MFAA is not responsible for technical issues related to accompaniment tracks or personal equipment, nor for loss, theft, or damage of instruments or belongings brought to the event.

Performers should wear attire that is appropriate for a community performance — modest, comfortable, and not distracting.

MFAA reserves the right to require wardrobe adjustments or deny participation if attire does not meet expectations.

Participants and accompanying family members are expected to behave respectfully at all times.

Disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in removal or disqualification.

As part of registration, participants will submit a photo and may be asked to provide brief written information for use in printed programs, promotions, judge reference materials, and on-stage introductions.

Photos should have a plain or neutral background and feature simple clothing without logos or text.

MFAA may request revisions if materials do not meet these standards.

Performances are judged based on vocal accuracy, performance quality, and preparedness.

Contestants compete within age categories, and awards may be presented in each group.

First-place winners are not eligible to compete the following year and will instead be invited back as featured performers.

In the event of a tie, placement is determined by vocal accuracy scores, followed by performance scores. If a tie remains, judges will confer and determine placement by majority decision.

All judging decisions are final.

Competition dates, times, and locations are determined by MFAA and communicated in advance.

MFAA reserves the right to modify, postpone, reschedule, or cancel the event if circumstances require.

By participating in Voices of Morton, contestants and their parents or guardians acknowledge and agree that performances may be photographed or recorded for promotional, educational, and archival purposes.

Participation is subject to MFAA oversight and approval.