SHUSWAP MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008
VOICE
Refer to the General Rules and Information section at the front of this syllabus for more information.
PROCEDURE
See GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION ON PAGES
Arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before scheduled performance time.
Clip the registration slip to the page of the selection to be performed. When your name is called, take your music to the Adjudicator's Secretary before proceeding to the performance floor or stage. After the class, please pick up music from the Adjudicator's secretary.
Da capo signs should be observed. Repeat signs should ordinarily be ignored, but at the discretion of the teacher and student, may be observed where deemed appropriate.
Participants will be adjudicated according the following age groups:
Junior 14 and under
Intermediate 15-18
Senior 19-28
Adult Open 29 +
Select entries from the following list of categories
VOICE CLASSES
ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE
Refers to additional repertoire that participants wish to perform in a category in which they are already entered. For example-a second Art Song or Canadian Song, excluding Musical Theatre.
ART SONG
A song of serious artistic intent, written by a trained composer. Selections may be from English, Victorian, or contemporary periods; from Italian Arie Antiche, French “Chansons” and German Lieder. May be sung in original or English translation. No Oratorio or Sacred.
CANADIAN COMPOSER
A published and publicly accessible work of a recognized Canadian composer.
LIST A
A selection from the List A section of the current or previous Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabus.
LIST B
A selection from the List B section of the current or previous Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabus.
LIST C – (GRADE 7 AND UP)
A selection from the List C section of the current or previous Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabus.
FOLK SONG
A selection from traditional (example-ethnic) music that has no identifiable
composer. May be sung in original language or English translation.
May be a non-syllabus piece.
MUSICAL THEATRE BALLAD SOLO
Selection may be from any staged production or motion picture. Costumes,
movement, hand prop and one simple stage prop may be used. Solo performance.
MUSICAL THEATRE COMEDY SOLO
Selection may be from any staged production or motion picture. Costumes, movement, hand prop and one simple stage prop may be used. Solo performance.
MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP
Selection may be from any staged production or motion picture. Costumes,
movement, hand prop and simple stage prop may be used. Up to 4 performers.
NON-COMPETITIVE
Any class may be entered non-competitively. Classes will be scheduled separately from competitive classes. Participants will receive a verbal and written critique of their performances(s).
CONCERT PROGRAM
Two or three contrasting selections. (One mark only given)
DUET, TRIO, ENSEMBLE, FAMILY ENSEMBLE
Any period. Please include all performers names and information on the entry
form. Grade level is that of the most advanced performer.
OPERATIC ARIA
Grade 9 and over: An often elaborate composition for solo voice with
instrumental accompaniment. (Part of a larger work).
ORATORIO
Grade 9 and over: A narrative or dramatic work, usually Sacred, employing
arias, recitatives, ensembles, choruses and orchestral music, but not intended
to be staged.
ORIGINAL COMPOSITION
An original composition which must be written and performed by the participant. A copy of the score must be delivered to the festival committee two weeks before the class.
***Piano accompaniment (live) only is permitted (no recorded music).
Participants must provide their own accompanist and make sure that all musical
scores are original. See copyright regulations.
VOICE ENTRY FEES
FEES
Solo Entries
Pre-Grade 1, 2, 3 $12.00
Grades 4-6 $14.00
Grades 7, 8 $16.00
Grades 9, 10, Associate $18.00
Open (29 years & over) $20.00
Duet $14.00
Trio/Ensemble (3-6 performers) $7.00/person maximum $28.00
Concert Program--
(Intermediates, Seniors & Open only) $30.00 Time Limit-15 min