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