VOCAL – RULES & REGULATIONS
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Festival Dates: Week starting February 27, 2012
Deadline for Entries: December 15th, 2011
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1. Please read the General Rules and Regulations.
2. Competitors MUST supply their own accompanist. The festival DOES NOT
provide competitors with an official accompanist.
3. Competitors wishing to be considered for recommendations to the Provincial level
Competitions in:
a) Classical classes MUST have entered the Vocal Solo (classes 32-43), the Arts Song (classes 62-68 OR 70-73) AND at least one other solo classical OR the appropriate Concert Group (classes 74-77).
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b) Musical Theatre Solo Classes MUST have entered Musical Theatre Comedy Solo Classes (90-95) and Musical Theatre Ballad Solo Classes (104-110) AND at least ONE other modern solo class (excluding the classical section).
4. Each competitor must submit two (2) original scores, of the music he/she plans to perform, to the adjudicator’s secretary prior to the start of the class. As an aid to the adjudicator, competitors MUST number the first bar of each line in their score.
5. All copyrights regarding music MUST be observed. Photocopies or manual copies of copyrighted material will not be accepted. The exception to this is as follows:
Note: In order to facilitate page turns, the accompanist can use photocopied material providing the original score is on the piano. Downloaded material will be accepted along with proof of purchase
6. If original scores are not available, a letter is required from the publisher giving permission for copying. If the selection is generally considered to be in the public domain, a letter confirming this FACT is required from the publisher along with permission to copy.
Competitors attempting to use unauthorized copies of copyrighted material WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
7. In “Own Selection” for Vocal: the Title, Composer, Grade Level AND
Performance Time MUST be specified on the entry form.
PLEASE NOTE: CHANGES TO SELECTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE ENTRY DEADLINE
Competitors MUST bring original scores (NO PHOTOCOPIES) to the session secretary PRIOR to performing AND MUST claim them after the class has been adjudicated.
8. ENTRY FORMS – All VOCAL entries, Solo and/or Group, MUST be
submitted on the Vocal Entry Form.
9. Time Limits: Maximum time limits are given for some classes. Please
note that it is NOT necessary to fill the allotted time limit. Competitors
who run overtime WILL be stopped and there may be a marks deduction
by the adjudicator.
10. Dress Code: Competitors are encouraged to dress appropriately
to neither offend nor distract the adjudicator, performers or audience.
11. Marking: See #44 in General Rules & Regulations (page 11)
VOCAL
CLASSICAL SECTION
ALL CLASSICAL CLASSES ARE: OWN CHOICE – ONE SELECTION (UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
VOCAL SOLOS
Selections chosen for these classes should be similar to ART Songs.
Please Note: Folk Songs, Sacred Solos and Musical Theatre selections MUST be entered in their respective classes. Suitability of the selection to the performer WILL be taken into consideration. Pieces may be transposed up or down ONE TONE ONLY. This applies to classes 30 to 43 ONLY.
JUNIOR $25.00
Time Limit 3 minutes
30 Vocal Solo, girls, 10 years and under
31 Vocal Solo, boys, 10 years and under
32 Vocal Solo, girls, 12 years and under
33 Vocal Solo, boys, 12 years and under
34 Vocal Solo, girls, 14 years and under
35 Vocal Solo, boys, 14 years and under (high or low voice)
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
36 Vocal Solo, girls, 18 and under (low voice)
37 Vocal Solo, girls, 18 and under (high voice)
38 Vocal Solo, boys, 18 and under (high or low voice)
SENIOR $35.00
39 Vocal Solo, girls, 28 and under– Soprano
40 Vocal Solo, girls, 28 and under – Contralto
41 Vocal Solo, boys, 28 and under – Tenor
42 Vocal Solo, boys, 28 and under – Baritone
43 Vocal Solo, OPEN
SACRED SOLO
Sacred Solo excludes: Oratorio, Cantata, Gospel and Spirituals.
JUNIOR $25.00
Time Limit 3 minutes
44 Sacred Solo, girls/boys, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
45 Sacred Solo, girls/boys, 18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
46 Sacred Solo, girls/boys, 28 and under
47 Sacred Solo, OPEN
ORATORIO, CANTATA
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
Time Limit 5 minutes
49 Oratorio/Cantata, girls, 18 and under
50 Oratorio/Cantata, boys, 18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
51 Oratorio/Cantata, Men/Women, 28 and under
52 Oratorio/Cantata, OPEN
OPERETTA
The Operetta Class includes: composers such as Gilbert & Sullivan,
Franz Lehar and Johan Strauss.
Time Limit 10 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
53 Operetta, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
54 Operetta, 18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
55 Operetta, 28 and under
56 Operetta, OPEN
OPERA
Time Limit 10 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
58 Opera, 14 and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
59 Opera,18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
60 Opera, 28 and under
61 Opera, OPEN
GERMAN LIEDER
Vocalist ONLY to be judged.
Time Limit 5 minutes
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
62 German Lieder, 18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
63 German Lieder, 28 and under
64 German Lieder, OPEN
ART SONGS
Art Songs: German, Italian and French MUST be sung in the original language.
Time Limit 5 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
66 Art Song, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
67 Art Song, 18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
68 Art Song, 28 and under
69 Art Song, OPEN
ENGLISH ART SONG
English Art Songs: includes Canadian and American Repertoire.
Time Limit 5 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
70 English Art Song, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
71 English Art Song, 18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
72 English Art Song, 28 and under
73 English Art Song, OPEN
CONCERT GROUP
Concert Group: MUST be a group of three (3) songs with contrasting styles, moods and periods. Two or more composers MUST be used.
JUNIOR $25.00
74 Concert Group, 14 years and under – time limit 8 minutes
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
75 Concert Group, 18 and under – time limit 10 minutes
SENIOR $35.00
76 Concert Group, 28 and under – time limit 10 minutes
77 Concert Group, OPEN– time limit 12 minutes
DUETS
Musical Theatre entries for “Duets” MUST enter the Musical Theatre Section.
Time Limit 5 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
79 Duets, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
80 Duets, 18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
81 Duets, 28 and under
82 Duets, OPEN
FOLK SONG, SEA SHANTY, BALLAD
Folk Music is defined as any music which has entered into the heritage of the people. Selections in these classes can be traditional folk (composer unknown) or be a folk song with a known composer or author.
Ballads are songs of a simple narrative nature. One original language is used.
A CAPELLA is encouraged. NO Musical Theatre or Pop.
Time Limit 5 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
83 Folk Song/Ballad, 14 and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
84 Folk Song/Ballad, 18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
85 Folk Song/Ballad, 28 and under
86 Folk Song/Ballad, OPEN
VOCAL
MUSICAL THEATRE AND MODERN SECTION
ALL MUSICAL THEATRE AND MODERN CLASSES ARE:
OWN CHOICE – ONE SELECTION (UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
Broadway and Movie style musicals (including Disney) require a variety of vocal and acting techniques. In order to display the diversity of the Musical Theatre category, it has been divided into three divisions: COMEDY, BALLAD and PERFORMANCE.
Note: The title of the selection, the musical it comes from and the composer MUST
be included on the entry form. Use of costumes is encouraged.
ONLY One hand prop AND one stage prop permitted.
SOLOS – NO medleys permitted.
DUETS, TRIOS & GROUPS – medleys ARE permitted.
COMEDY
A Musical Theatre Comedy Song: can be from all genres.
Time Limit 5 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
90 Comedy Solo, 10 years and under
91 Comedy Solo, 12 years and under
92 Comedy Solo, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
94 Comedy Solo, 18 years and under
SENIOR $35.00
95 Comedy Solo, 28 years and under
96 Comedy Solo, OPEN
COMEDY – DUET OR TRIO
Time Limit 10 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
97 Comedy, Duet or Trio, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
98 Comedy, Duet or Trio, 18 years and under
SENIOR $35.00
99 Comedy, Duet or Trio, 28 years and under
100 Comedy, Duet or Trio, OPEN
COMEDY – GROUPS
Time Limit 10 minutes
Please state number in group
JUNIOR $25.00
101 Chorus, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
102 Chorus, 18 years and under
103 Chorus, OPEN, any combination of age levels
BALLAD
A Musical Theatre Ballad: MUST have a serious and introspective theme.
NOT COMEDY.
Time Limit 5 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
104 Ballad, 10 years and under
105 Ballad, 12 years and under
106 Ballad, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
108 Ballad, 18 years and under
SENIOR $35.00
109 Ballad, 28 years and under
110 Ballad, OPEN
BALLAD – DUET OR TRIO
Time Limit 10 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
111 Ballad, Duet or Trio, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
112 Ballad, Duet or Trio, 18 years and under
SENIOR $35.00
113 Ballad, Duet or Trio, 28 years and under
114 Ballad, Duet or Trio, OPEN
PERFORMANCE
The performer is to present a program of two (2) contrasting selections taken from the same musical or two different musicals.. The adjudication is based on the total entertainment quality of the performance. Selections MUST not have been used in any other class.
Time Limit 6 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
115 Performance, 12 years and under
116 Performance, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
117 Performance, 18 years and under
SENIOR $35.00
118 Performance, 28 years and under
119 Performance, OPEN
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL SOLO
(Includes Spirituals)
Time Limit 3 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
120 Contemporary Gospel, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
121 Contemporary Gospel, 18 years and under
SENIOR $35.00
122 Contemporary Gospel, 28 years and under
123 Contemporary Gospel, OPEN
CONTEMPORARY POP
Songs should be of a simple narrative. NO ROCK.
Self-accompaniment is permitted. NO CD’s or TAPES.
Maximum Time Limit 4 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
125 Pop, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
126 Pop, 18 years and under
SENIOR $35.00
127 Pop, 28 years and under
128 Pop, OPEN
COUNTRY/BLUE GRASS
Self-accompaniment is permitted. NO CD’S or TAPES
Time Limit 3 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
130 Country/Blue Grass, 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
131 Country/Blue Grass, 18 years and under
SENIOR $35.00
132 Country/Blue Grass, 28 years and under
133 Country/Blue Grass, OPEN
JAZZ STANDARDS - SOLOS
From Classic Jazz Repertory
Time limit 4 minutes
JUNIOR $25.00
134 Jazz Standards, 14 and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
135 Jazz Standards, 18 and under
SENIOR $35.00
136 Jazz Standards, 28 years and under
137 Open
JAZZ STANDARDS – GROUP
JUNIOR $25.00
139 Jazz Standards 14 years and under
INTERMEDIATE $30.00
140 Jazz Standards 18 years and under
SENIOR $35.00
141 Jazz Standards 28 years and under
142 Jazz Standards OPEN