SHUSWAP MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013
VOICE
Refer to the General Rules and Information section at the
front of this syllabus before filling out entry forms.
COPYRIGHT LAW
Only original scores or copies authorized by copyright
owners may be used at Festival venues. The performer must
provide the adjudicator and accompanist with an original score or
authorized copy of the selection to be performed. Performance
other than designated above will not be allowed.
If a participant chooses material that is out of print or difficult to
acquire, written permission from the copyright owner must be
obtained to have the material copied.
This letter of authorization must be given to the secretary at the
time of performance.
Frederick Harris Music publishers allow one page to be
photocopied to facilitate a page turn only.
Vocal scores may be transposed to suit voice ranges if copied
“by hand” - the original score must be present. (this applies to
Frederick Harris and RCM books)
NO MUSIC DOWNLOADED FROM THE INTERNET IS
ALLOWED EXCEPT THOSE COPIES PURCHASED
THROUGH LONG AND MCQUADE THAT HAVE THEIR
STAMP ON BOTH COPIES. VOICE AND STRING STUDENTS
MUST PROVIDE 2 ORIGINAL COPIES.
Participants will be adjudicated according the following age
groups:
Junior 14 and under
Intermediate 15-18
Senior 19-28
Adult Open 29 +
In Voice, please note that to qualify for scholarship you need
to enter 3 solo classes. Musical theatre classes do not
qualify as solo classes. To qualify for a musical theatre
scholarship you must enter BOTH comic and ballad classes.
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
Work by 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.
NON COMPETITIVE OWN CHOICE PIECE – NON SYLLABUS
One selection only, grade level must be consistent with other
entries – refer to copyright rule as above.
MUSICAL THEATRE BALLAD SOLO
Selection may be from any staged production or motion picture.
Costumes, choreography, hand prop and one simple stage prop
may be used.
MUSICAL THEATRE COMEDY SOLO
Selection may be from any staged production or motion picture.
Costumes, choreography, hand prop and one simple stage prop
may be used.
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) no
mark given.
CONCERT PROGRAM
Two or three contrasting selections. (One mark only given)
DUET, TRIO, 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 by March 15, 2013.
***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 AND CHOIR ENTRY FEES
FEES
Solo Entries
Grade 1- 3 $14.00
Grades 4-6 $16.00
Grades 7 - 9 $18.00
Grades 10 - ARCT $20.00
Open (29 years & over) $22.00
Duet $16.00
Trio/Ensemble (3-6 performers) $8.00/person maximum $32.00
Original Composition $16.00 per entry
Concert Program--
(Grades 8 – ARCT/OPEN) $40.00
Time Limit-15 min
Choirs $75.00
Time Limit-30 min