CARIBOO FESTIVAL SOCIETY

WELCOME

The Cariboo Festival Board and Committee extend a warm welcome to all participants, volunteers, teachers, adjudicato= rs, sponsors and others involved with the 2012 Cariboo Festival.

The goal of the Cariboo Festival Societ= y is to encourage the development of the arts within the community of Williams Lake and surrounding area. Through= a month-long spring festival, the Cariboo Festival promotes educational and artistic growth in music—voice, piano and a variety of instruments; a= nd in speech arts and creative writing. We serve hundreds of participants from schools and the community through individual classes, championship playoffs= , and the Spotlight and Honours concerts. Participants receive instruction by highly qualified adjudicators from around B.C. and <= st1:State w:st=3D"on">Alberta, and eli= gible entrants are recommended to proceed to the annual provincial festival held = in a different British Columbia community every year.

The Cariboo Festival Society is registe= red under the British Columbia Society Act, affiliated with Perfo= rming Arts BC, and a member of the Williams Lake Community Arts Council.

The spring festival and all the prepara= tions—arranging for adjudicators and venues, publishing the syllabus and program, organizing concerts and awards, and fundraising—are planned and carried out by dedicated and caring volunteers who make up the Festival Committee. We are = always looking for ways to improve the festival. New volunteers and award sponsors= are always welcome!

Dates for the 2012 Cariboo Festival

(Subject to change)

Speech Arts =	April 3, 4 (T, W)	Band and Instrumental	April 11, 12 (W, Th)
Creative Writing	April 13	Vocal and Choral	April 16-18 (M, T, W)
Piano	April 23-26(M, T, W, Th)
Spotlight Concert	April 28 (Sat) 7:00 pm	Honours Concert	May 5 (Sat) 7:00 pm=

Provincial Festival

May 27-31, 2012 | Nanaimo, BC

National Festival

August 16-18, 2012 | Fort McMurray, Alberta

New for the 2= 012 Cariboo Festival

New General Rule: In order = to be recommended for Provincials, a participant must perform in at least= two solo classes at their local festival at an appropriate level, and rece= ive Gold Standing in both classes.
No substitute performers are allowed for entered selections after entry deadlines.
New General Entry rule: Entrants wishing to request waiving of entry fees for personal financi= al reasons must include a note of request with their entry.
New Vocal/Choral classes: Contemporary Christian (Classes 1821-1826), Musical Theatre (previously “Musical Productions”) – Classes 2121-2126, and Musi= cal Production (Classes 2321-2326).
New Band/Instrumental class= es: Strings Ensemble (Classes 980-984), Self-composed (Classes 991-998), M= ain Instrument with Adult Accompanist (Classes 1971 and 1972), and Guitar Singer/Songwriter Minstrel (Classes 3031-3037).

Cariboo Festival Society Board and Committee

Jane Perry<= o:p>	392-3475	cariboojane@shaw.ca	President, Syllabus
Sherry John= son	392-2563	sjohnson.piano@gmail.com	Past President
Ann Smith	392-1439	boonresources@shaw.ca	Vice Preside= nt, Piano, Syllabus
John Sykes<= o:p>	392-6942	tubajohn@yahoo.ca<= /p>	Treasurer
Dodie Hama<= o:p>	392-4963	dodie_hama@hotmail.com	Secretary
Carrie Bark= er	392-4970	carriestudio@shaw.ca	Member at Large
Anne Brown	392-7329	anniebananie_17@hotmail.com	Properties, Fundraising
Raeleen Campsall	392-9695	raeleen.campsall@gmail.com=	Awards, Community Arts Council rep
Elizabeth Cornett	392-2491	gecornett@shaw.ca	Advertising<= o:p>
George Cornett	392-2491	gecornett@shaw.ca	Program=
Michelle Erlandson	392-5123	kdo88@shaw.ca	Publicity, Creative Writing, Speech Arts
Sharon Hoffman	392-5671	sherwood708@hotmail.com =	Vocal/Choral=
Georgina Lazzarotto	398-7147	lagocartref@shaw.ca	Vocal/Choral
Ruth Mazurkiewicz	392-2883	rmazurkiewicz@shaw.ca	Speech Arts<= o:p>
Jennifer Stirling	398-5475	jennifer.stirling@sd27.bc.ca=	Band and Instrumental
Sheila Wyse	392-7215	wyse@shaw.ca	Volunteers

= Cariboo Festival Gen= eral Rules

Ø Cariboo Festival participants may only use published originals or documents availab= le in the public domain. Photocopied music, scores and scripts are not allowed under any circumstances.

&Oslas= h; To conform to privacy and copyright laws and to avoid distracting participants, the use of cameras, video cameras, tape recorders and cell phones is prohibited during performances and adjudications. Photos may be taken only after the class is= completed. Exceptions may be made for the press.

&Oslas= h; Please keep t= he Cariboo Festival scent-free for everyone.

&Oslas= h; Entrants expe= riencing financial difficulties should include a short application letter with their entry to request the waiving of their entry fees. Applications must meet the entry form deadline.

1. The Cariboo Festival Society is open to anyone in B.C. Students may compete from other festivals, and are eligible for provincials provided a local participant is= not eligible to fill the class.

2. The Cariboo Festival Society is for amateurs only with the exception of the adult adjudication-only classes and family or student teacher classes. An amateur is defined as one whose principal income is not derived f= rom musical or dramatic sources. Occasional remuneration for services by a student intended to be used for further study does not contradict the above definition of an amateur.

3. = The Festival Committee reserves the right to create classes as deemed necessary, or to reassign any entry to a more appropriate class.=

4. = The appropriate entry form must be used for the discipline (piano, vo= cal, band and instrumental, speech arts and creative writing). There will be no changes or substitutions after the entry deadline.

5. = As a courtesy, please notify the Festival Committee of withdrawals.

6. = Absolutely no preschool children, except those directly involved with an entry, will be allowed in the hall during performances.

7. = The adjudicator’s decision in all matters of adjudication is final. No complaint, protest, nor represen= tation of any kind concerning the adjudication will be considered by the Festival Society unless made to the Cariboo Festival Secretary at 1974 Fox Mountain = Rd. Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 5B5 in writing within 24 hours after the event in question, either postdated by regular mail or by email. A letter of complaint must be accom= panied by a protest fee of $20 to be returned if the complaint is upheld.

8. = Complaints ap= art from an adjudicator’s decision must use an official protest form (available at all sessions) stating the nature of the complaint. This must = be received by the Cariboo Festival Society no later than one week after said incident.=

9. = Violation of = rules may result in disciplinary action. <= /span>All matters of disciplinary action will be taken under advisement by the Execut= ive Board of the Cariboo Festival Society under Roberts Rules of Order, Art. 60= .

10. The Cariboo Festival Society recommends that adjudicators use the following guidelines:=

GOLD (85% and over) Excellent perform= ance &= nbsp; &= nbsp; SILVER (80 – 84%) &= nbsp; Good perfor= mance

BRONZE= (75- 79%) Fair performance &= nbsp; &= nbsp; PARTICIPANT (Below 75%) Less than fair

11. A Competitor who is unable to participate due to medical reasons may be refun= ded for fees over $20. A request = for a refund, along with a doctor’s note, must be submitted to the Festival Committee in a timely manner.

12. All competitors should be prepared to perform at the Spotlight or Honours Concerts if asked to do so by the Festival Committee.

13. In order to be recommended for Provincials, a participant must perform in at l= east two (2) solo classes at their local festival at an appropriate level, and receive Gold Standing in both classes.

14. In the event of discrepancy of information between this document and other Festival documents, this document (the 2012 Syllabus) will take precedence. Award information is subject to change without notice.

Performance Guidelines

1. Competitors should be in the hall indicated on their Competitor’s card at least 15 minutes before the start of the class. Candidates forfeit their competitive status if not present when called upon to perform. Competitors are expected to be pre= sent for the entire class. Competi= tors and spectators may enter and leave the hall discreetly between performances= but not during adjudications.

2. Competitors should wait for the adjudicator’s signal before beginning. After performing, the competitor sh= ould sit in the front row of the performance hall in readiness for the class adjudication. In order to inc= rease the benefits of the Festival experience, a competitor should have some background knowledge of his/her selections, such as the musical period, sty= le, composer and any other pertinent information. Familiarity of the selections of fe= llow performers can also enhance a competitor’s experience.

3. Only authorized personnel are allowed in the performance area. Audience members are not permitted = to speak to the adjudicator.

4. Anyone with complaints is asked to please refer to the General Rules.

5. A knowledge of stage dec= orum, suitable dress and courtesy to fellow performers is all part of the Festival experience. Teachers and pare= nts are urged to encourage contestants to become acquainted with this knowledge= .

6. Competitors and their accompanist will be allowed admission to their own session free of charge.

7. Rehearsals will not be allowed in the Festival halls prior to performance.<= /span>

8. The use of printed music in performance may affect the adjudication. Therefore, memorization of selecti= ons is recommended except for chamber groups.

9. Again, the Ca= riboo Festival committee emphasizes that PHOTOCOPIES ARE NOT ALLOWED. The Festival Executive and possibl= y the individual are liable to very stiff fines under the Copyright Act. If a selection is out of print the individual must have written permission from the publisher.

10. When using the Internet to acquire music and speech arts material, the entrant m= ust provide proof of public domain or must show evidence of permission to copy = from the Internet or proof of purchase from the Internet site.=

11. For the concert performances, any individual or group may be asked to perform at the Spotlight or Honours Concerts, and must be prepared to remain until the end of the concert or decline to perform, with= the exception of young children’s groups where an appropriate intermission will be provided for ease of exit.

Entry Rules

1. All Music entries (except School Band- see next) must be postmarked by Janua= ry 31, 2012.

2. Band/Large Ensembles, Speech Arts, and Creative entries must be postmarked by Febru= ary 15, 2012.

3. = Late entries are not accepted.

4.       After the closing date all entries must perform their selection as entered, or withdraw. No substitute performers are allowed.

5.       Incomplete, incorrect or T.B.A. entries will not be accepted.

6.       Age is taken as of December 31^st prior to the festival event. <= /o:p>

7.       Entries must specify length of time of selections.

8.       NEW: Entrants wis= hing to request waiving of entry fees for personal financial reasons must includ= e a note of request with their entry.

9.       A competitor may enter only one selection per class unless otherwise specifie= d.

10.    Competitors must progress to the next highest grade each year that they enter the Festi= val, with the exception of Grades 9, 10, and ARCT, each of which they may enter = for two years.

11.    A competitor is expected to perform the selection indicated on the entry form= . Substitutes are not allowed.

12.    Each competitor is responsible for providing the adjudicator with a copy of their selection. Music must be given to the adjudicator’s secretary before = the candidate performs and may be picked up immediately following the adjudicat= ion.

13.    To assist the adjudicator, competitors should erase all unnecessary markings on the music, number the measures at the beginning of each line, and paper cli= p or “Post-it” the page for ease of finding.

14.    The competitor must have an original copy of their selection available in the performance hall or they will forfeit their competitive status, with the exception of fiddle classes.

15.    Classes will be conducted in a workshop format as a learning experience. Discussion between the adjudicator and the participant is encouraged.

16.    Performers and teachers are advised that the quality and standard of selections chosen will be reflected in the adjudicator’s comments and marks.=

17.    Marks will be indicated on adjudication sheets, but only class winners will be announced.

Rules specifi= c to all Music Disciplines

1.       Selections must be performed in full, as stated in syllabus of candidate’s choic= e. Please state on the entry form the syllabus used (Conservatory Canada, Royal Conservatory of Toronto, Victoria Conservatory, etc.). Please note that classical sonatas= are to be one movement only, even when two are required for the grade level. See Classical section under appropr= iate grade.

2.       Candidates may also apply to a recognized Conservatory to have a piece graded, and be prepared to supply written documentation of the grading, to satisfy the int= ent of the above rule (#1) for the Festival Committee, which recognizes that th= ere are many suitable pieces of music not published in a syllabus. The Festival Committee also wishes= to promote a celebration of music.

3.       The use of CD accompaniment is not recommended; however, if there is no other alternative, check with the director of the discipline.
4.       Candidates considering the Provincial Festival are reminded= that Canadian works are encouraged.

Rules specific to the Piano Discipline<= /span>

1.       A competitor may enter a particular selection only once. A competitor may not enter the same composition for two consecutive years.&nbs= p; For example, a Grade 10 student entering for the second year at that grade level may not perform the same movement from the same sonata as perfo= rmed the previous year. However, it would be acceptable to perform another movement from the same sonata.<= /o:p>

2.       For introductory level entries, composers must be from a recognized syllabus. <= o:p>

Rules specific to the Band and Instrume= ntal Discipline

1.       Levels refer to the number of years of study.

2.       Ensemble entries must enter at the level of the most advanced member of the group.

Rules Specific to the Vocal Discipline

1.      = Children and = youth singing pop songs must use age-appropriate lyrics.

Rules specific to the Choral Discipline=

1.       For Festival purposes, a school choir is made up of chosen voices and may be fr= om several classrooms.

2.       A school chorus is an entire classroom participating as a group to encourage = all class members to sing at the festival.

3.       Choirs should prepare two selections, both own choice contrasting in style and tem= po.

4.       Original music must be provided for the adjudicator. Accompanists and Directors must have original music as well. No photocopied music is permitted. =

5.       Candidates are reminded that the choice of music will be considered, and may affect the final standing.

6.       A song may be given to each choir to be used in a final mass choir selection = the night of the Choir Concert if enough choirs enter to warrant a concert. Each choir will learn this selection on their own. The adjudicator will conduct = this selection at the Choral Concert.

7.       Any enquiries are to be directed to the Vocal/Choral Director.

Rules specifi= c to Speech Arts

1.       Entries must be completely filled out with title and author of selected pieces.

2.       A copy of all “Own Choice” selections must be sent with the entry form except where specified in the syllabus.

3.       Competitors must have an original copy of their selection (book or copyright-free Inter= net material, etc.) available in the performance hall or they will forfeit their competitive status. Please ch= eck with the Speech Arts Director if necessary.

4.       Please indicate on your entry form if you or your group requir= e special arrangements for the time of performance, such as ensuring students= are back at school in time to make the bus.

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Rules Specific to Creative Writing

1.       The competition is open to any non-professional.

2.       Each entry must be the original work of the individual whose name appears on the entry form attached to the manuscript.&nbs= p; The work must not have been entered in previous festivals.

3.       Each entry must be listed on a separate entry form, along with the appropriate e= ntry fee.

4.       Neither name nor age of the competitor may appear on the manuscript. The entry form must be securely at= tached to the manuscript.

5.       The manuscript must be double-spaced. It may be handwritten by the competitor or it may be typed. Computer print= is acceptable but please refrain from using fancy script. Use page numb= ers for prose and indicate word count. Poetry entries must have separate pages = for each poem.

6.       By entering any class in the Creative Writing section, the entrant grants the = Cariboo Festival the right to publish his/her entry in the press or on the radio.

7.       Should an entrant wish to enter for written adjudication only, he/she must indicate this on the entry form.

8.       Adult entries are for adjudication only and are not eligible for awards. Adult entries are exempt from Crea= tive Writing Rule #6 in that entries will not be published without permission fr= om the entrant.

9.       A writer may enter each class only once.

HONOURS AWARDS=

(Presented at th= e Honours Concert)

The Cariboo Festival Board and Committee reserve the right to choose the certificate, medal, trophy or plaque for any Cariboo Festival Award.

Piano Awards

Lion’s First Year of Study Award: This perpetual plaque and keeper award = is awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in the First Year of S= tudy class.

Senior Piano Competition Award: First place receives $100, second place receives $50. Competitors must play, from memory,= two or more contrasting selections of Grade 9 or higher, time not to exceed 15 minutes (performance will be stopped if time is exceeded). Contrast and content of the pieces = will be taken into consideration by the adjudicator. Competitors must also enter a quick= study or sight reading class.

H. J. Martin Award: This trophy accompanied by a $50 bursar= y is presented by the Cariboo Festival in appreciation of Mr. Martin’s many piano tunings for past festivals. This trophy is an Adjudicator’s Choice of a promising intermediate musical student. An eligible performe= r must have entered a minimum of three pieces, of contrasting styles, in the Class= ical Conservatory Division of the Festival piano syllabus, including Concert cla= ss.

Gail Carson Romantic Competition: = This trophy and keeper award is open to students between the ages of 13 and 16 years from G= rade 7 up, performing Chopin, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Schumann, Schubert or Liszt f= rom memory. This trophy is an Adjudicator’s Choice. T= he trophy is donated in memory of Gail Carson and in recognition of musiciansh= ip and interpretation of Romantic music by a young student.<= /p>
Johnson Junior Piano Award: This $50 burs= ary is awarded to one student in the Junior category who enters three graded pieces of contrasting styles from any recognized syllabus including the Contemporary Idioms Syllabus. The award wi= ll be given to the student with the highest average mark based on their applicable pieces.

Sommer–Ivory = Keys Award: This $50 burs= ary is to be awarded to a promising student at the Junior or Intermediate level. The student must have performed 3 pieces, 2 of which must be from a recognized Conservatory Syllabus such as = The Royal Conservatory, Canada Conservatory, Contemporary Idioms Syllabus, or a= ny other recognized Conservatory Syllabus, but excluding the RCM Popular Syllabus. One of the selectio= ns must be from the Contemporary Idioms Syllabus. One selection may be chosen at the teacher’s and student’s discretion not listed in a syllabus but should reflect the students grade level as close= ly as possible.

E. G. Woodland Bursary: This bursary = is presented to a student of outstanding ability and musical talent who has competed in the Senior Division as a soloist. This $150 bursary is provided to h= elp a student further his/her musical career and is open to students of any instrument.

Vocal Awards

Kiwanis Scholarships:= These scholarships are awarded each yea= r to those competitors who have attained gold level and the highest mark in the concert classes of junior, intermediate and senior categories. The amount awarded is $100 to each = level. In the Junior A and Junior B = levels the award will be split, giving a scholarship of $50 to each.

Kiwanis Senior Contemporary Gospel Award: This award is given to the competitor who attains the highest mark a= nd a gold level performance. The a= ward is $25.

Grace Dunford Award: This perpetual award and keeper trophy is given to the most conscientious, hard-working student who has performed in at least three classes and who has not received any other award. This is an A= djudicator’s Choice award.

Choral Hi-Point Adult Choir Award: <= /span>This $100 bur= sary is given to the most deserving choir that attains a gold level standing.<= /o:p>

Choral Hi-Point School Choir Award:= This perpetual award and keeper trophy = will be given to the most deserving choir who has attained the highest mark in t= he gold-level standing.

Kiwanis Choral Directorship Award: This award of $100 is given to the Choir Director who has displayed the highest qualities of directing.

Acorn Encouragement Award: This Adjudicator’s Choice award i= ncludes a $25 bursary for a Vocal student at any level who shows commitment and dedication to singing and working with the adjudicator. Not limited to Gold Standing performances.

Instrumental Awards

The Lion’s Club Instrumental Award: This is a mon= etary award of $100 presented by the Cariboo Festival to the most outstanding per= former in the competitive classes of the Instrumental Division. This bursary is provided to help students further their musical education, and is open to students of any instrument, except piano.

Guitar Seller Instrumental Award: This $200 bursary is given to a intermediate or senior (level 5 or higher) student.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> This is an Adjudicator’s Cho= ice award, and is to be used for further music studies ( i.e. music lessons, summer school fees).

Daybreak Trophy: This is a $100 bursary and a trophy awa= rded to a promising student, and intended to be used for further study. This is an Adjudicator’s Cho= ice award.

McDonalds Restaurant Challenge Trophy: This is an Adjudicator’s Choice award, presented as a trophy and a $100 bursary to the best all-round perfo= rmer in the instrumental section of the Cariboo Festival. Eligible students must perform at = least two contrasting solo pieces, as well as perform in a group (i.e. Duet, Ense= mble or Band).

E. G. Woodland Bursary: This bursary = is presented to a student of outstanding ability and musical talent who has competed in the Senior Division as a soloist. This $150 bursary is provided to h= elp a student further his/her musical career and is open to students of any instrument.

TubaJohn Encouragement Awards: This Adjudicator&#= 8217;s Choice award includes four $25 bursaries for a total of $100 to be given to younger instrumental students showing promise.

Rotary<= span style=3D'font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-= family: Tahoma'> Best Band Award - This perp= etual plaque is awarded to the most deserving band that attains a gold-level standing.

Speech Arts & Drama Awards

Lion’s Best Overall: A perpetual trophy for the best overall performance in Speech Arts with an award of $100.

Lion’s Adjudicator’s Choice Promising Student: Award of $25.=

Lion’s Best Overall Elementary Public Speaking: A perpetual plaque and $50 bursary for the best overall performance = in Public Speaking.

Pat Cassidy High School Public Speaking: A $100 bursar= y to a promising junior or senior high school student.

Best Overall in Choral Speech: A perpetual p= laque for the best overall performance of Elementary students.<= /p>
Most Creative Performance: An Adjudicator’s Choice award, by me= ans of a creative trophy, for the most creative performance.<= /p>
Best Overall in Elementary Drama: This perpetual plaque is given for the most deserving drama performa= nce of Elementary students who attain a gold level standing.

Best Overall in Secondary Drama: This perpetual plaque is given for the most deserving drama performa= nce of Secondary students who attain a gold-level standing.

Creative Writing Awards

Verena= Berger Elementary Prose Award: A $50 bursary= and keeper trophy for a Gold standing participant at the Elementary School level for a Prose entry.

Verena= Berger Elementary Poetry Award: A $50 bursary= and keep trophy for a Gold standing participant at the Elementary School level = for a Poetry entry.

Donna Milner Junior or Senior Prose Awa= rd: A $50 bursary, keeper trophy, and autographed book by Donna Milner for a Gold standing participant entering at the Junior or Senior level participant.
Lions Club Junior or Senior Poetry Award: A $50 bursary for a Gold standing participant entering at the Junior or Senior lev= el in a Poetry class.

Lions Club Portfolio Award: = A $50 bursary= for a participant at the Gold standing level in a Creative Writing Portfolio Clas= s.

Participation=

Woodlands High Point School Participation Award: This perpetual trophy is awarded to the school that has the highest combined participation= in all disciplines.

Piano Class Descriptions

Pl= ease refer to the Honours Awards section for award descriptions.

Please refer to Rules specific to Pia= no Discipline on Page 4 before submitting entries.

Beginner Division:&nbs= p; These classes&n= bsp; are for younger students or students in their first year of study. The class name is followed by class number. Example: Class name Primary age 5    Number   PR5=

Intro classes are divided into A class for students at the Prep A level of RCM an= d B class for students at the Prep B level of RCM or normal introductory level.

Example: A level Baroque – class numb= er 100A     B level Baroque – class number 100B

A student entering the A level class must move up to B level or higher the following year.

Classical Conservatory Division: One selection by any composer / style from the period. See examples below.

Baroque (1600 to 1750):&n= bsp; Bach, Handel, Telemann, Purcell, Leopold Mozart, Couperin, Kirnberger, Krebs, Rameau, Scarlatti, or any other co= mposer of this period.

Classical (1755 to 1825): Sonatina, Sonata, Variations or any piece written in classical form by a composer from this period. Diabelli, Clementi, = Kuhlau, Haydn, W.A. Mozart, Beethoven or any other composer from this period.

Romantic (1820 to 1900): Short Character pieces, waltz, noct= urne, by Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Mendelssohn, or any other sty= le or composer from this period.

Impressionistic: Faure, Deb= ussy, Ravel, Ibert, Grovlez, Poulenc or any other composer of this period. In intermediate and senior divisio= ns only, Can= adian compositions using this style may enter this class provided the competitor = has already entered the Canadian Class.

Contemporary (1900 to present day): Milhaud, Schoenberg, Bartok, Kabalevsky, Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Nakada or any other composer of this period.

Canadian: Hanson, Coulthard, Fleming, Ridout, Ouchterlony, Marsden, Poole, Archer, or any other Canadian Composer. Check with <= st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Canadian Music Center on line for extensive list of Canadian Composers. The intent of this class is to showcase Canadian compositions. Any contestant performing a Canadi= an piece must enter this class before entering a Canadian piece in another cla= ss.

Solo: This class= is exempt from Entry Rule #8. The intent of this class is to provide a student with the opportunity to perform another graded piece recognized by a conservatory of equal or greater difficulty than their usual grade. Please state usual grade on entry form.

Sight Reading= : Students a= re encouraged to take these classes to improve their sight reading skills. Some competitions require this cla= ss to be eligible for an award. Competitor is given about 30 seconds to study music.

Quick Study: Students are encouraged to take the= se classes to improve their quick study skills. Some competitions require this class to be eligible for an award. Competitor is given at least 24 hours to study music. Memorization is not mandatory.

Contemporary Idioms Division: <= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-= family: "Charter Bd BT"'>One selection by any composer of a particular style as presented in the Contemporary Idioms Syllabus of Conservatory Canada.= Selections must be from this parti= cular syllabus. Non syllabus select= ions please enter the Supplementary Division.

Ballad / Blues, Swing, Rock and Other Genres: = See Contemporary Idioms Syllabus for details.

Supplementary Division:&nbs= p; These classes are exempt from Entry Rule # 8 (will no longer be exem= pt from Entry Rule # 8 in 2010) and Entry Rule #9, and Music Discipline Rule #1. Competitors entering these classes may perform any selection of equal or greater difficulty than their usual grade and may enter more than once in each class. Please state usual grade on entry form. To encourage participation and avoid lengthy classes, these classes may be divided into more than one per category age group. For example: Grade 3 Jazz Class A = and Grade 3 Jazz Class B. This does not affect competition but allows for more frequent adjudications.

Jazz: Choices from any era of Jazz Music ( approximately 1890 to present), i.e.: Dixie, ragtime, blues, rock & roll, swing, bebop, etc., but not pop. Improvisation is encouraged by the= more advanced students.

Popular: Choices from any type of popular music, i.e.: pop, movie= , TV themes, etc.

Modern: Contemporary Composers and arrangements of Classical wor= ks that are not found in a syllabus.

Sacred: Any arrangement of a sacred piece.

Ensemble Division: Please state usual grade on entry form. Exempt from Music Disci= pline Rule #1.

Duet: 1 piano, 4 hands, &= nbsp;           &= nbsp;       Trio: 1 piano, 6 hands,    &n= bsp;          &= nbsp;       Duo: 2 pianos, 4 or 8 hands

Concerto: Solo with orchestral accompaniment (provided by a second piano)

Family: Any of the above. Competitors must be re= lated (mother, brother, cousin, uncle, etc.)

Student and Teacher:&nbs= p; duet or duo but not concerto.

Concert Group Division:&nbs= p; The intent of these classes, though not exclusively, is to provide f= or the convenience of out-of-town competitors. This division is open to anyone. Pieces must be memorized. Performance will be stopped if time= limit is exceeded. Contrast and content of program will be taken into account= . Each piece will be given a separate grade, and will be counted as separate pieces for the purposes of awards.

Junior Concert Group: Grade 1–4, 2-3 pieces, 10 min= ute time limit.

Intermediate Concert Group: Grade 5–8, 2-3 pieces, 25 min= ute time limit.

Senior Concert Group: Grade 9–ARCT. 3 - 4 pieces, 30 minute time limit.

A.R.C.T Graduate Concert Group: Up to 5 piec= es, 40 minute time limit.

Competitions (Gail Carson Romantic Piano Competition and Sen= ior Piano Competition): See a= wards page for more information.

Non-Competitive Division:&nb= sp; This is a division for anyone who does not wish to enter on a competitive basis while still experiencing the festival atmosphere of shari= ng their music and having it adjudicated by an authoritative educational figure other than their teacher. These classes are exempt from Entry Rules # 8 and= 9, and Music Discipline Rule #1. Participants will receive a friendly adjudica= tion only, and designed to encourage and promote musicality and a return to the = festival in future years. These classes may vary in arrangement depending on the num= ber of entries. Please state usual grade level or number of years of study on entry form.

Adult Piano Workshop:&nbs= p; The Adult class provides a non-competitive nurturing atmosphere designed to encourage adults of any level to perform and partake= of the adjudicator’s expertise.

Original Composition Division:&nb= sp; These classes have been arranged by length of co= mposition rather than age group. This is designed to allow for more freedom of expression by the composition.&= nbsp; A contestant may enter more than one composition per class. Each composition is a separate ent= ry. Each composition must be written on manuscript paper in black ink, o= r it may be computer-generated. Ea= ch entry is assumed to be the original work of the individual whose name appea= rs on the entry form attached to the manuscript. All rights to the composition will= be retained by the composer. Each contestant will be expected to perform their composition in the festival or= to arrange to have it performed. All composers will receive a certificate of participation. However, due to the subjective nat= ure of this class and diversity of styles and forms, there will be no mark attache= d. Students will receive an adjudication only.

Pi= ano Classes

Beginner Division

Primary

Age 5

Age 6

Age 7

PR5

PR6

PR7

1^st Year of Study

Age 7 and under

Age 8–10

Age 11–14

BEG1

BEG2

BEG3

=

= Junior Division

= Intermediate Division

= Senior Division

= Intro

= A / B

= Grade 1

= Grade 2

= Grade 3

= Grade 4

= Grade 5

= Grade 6

= Grade 7

= Grade 8

= Grade 9

= Grade 10

= Grade 11/ARCT

Classical Conservatory Division

Baroque

= 100
A / B=

= 101

= 102

= 103

= 104

= 105

= 106

= 107

= 108

= 109

= 110

= 111

Classical

= 200
A / B=

= 201

= 202

= 203

= 204

= 205

= 206

= 2070

= 208

= 209

= 210

= 211

Romantic

= 300
A / B=

= 301

= 302

= 303

= 304

= 305

= 306

= 307

= 308

= 309

= 310

= 311

Impressionistic

=

=

=

=

=

= 405

= 406

= 407

= 408

= 409

= 410

= 411

Contemporary

= 500
A / B=

= 501

= 502

= 503

= 504

= 505

= 506

= 507

= 508

= 509

= 510

= 511

Canadian

= 600
A / B=

= 601

= 602

= 603

= 604

= 605

= 606

= 607

= 608

= 609

= 610

= 611

Solo

= 700
A / B=

= 701

= 702

= 703

= 704

= 705

= 706

= 707

= 708

= 709

= 710

= 711

Sight Reading

=

= 801

= 802

= 803

= 804

= 805

= 806

= 807

= 808

= 809

= 810

= 811

Quick Study

=

= 901

= 902

= 903

= 904

= 905

= 906

= 907

= 908

= 909

= 910

= 911

Contemporary Idioms Division=

Ballad / Blues

= 1000

= 1001

= 1002

= 1003

= 1004

= 1005

= 1006

= 1007

= 1008

= 1009

= 1010

= 1011

Swing

= 1100

= 1101

= 1102

= 1103

= 1104

= 1105

= 1106

= 1107

= 1108

= 1109

= 1110

= 1111

Rock

= 1200

= 1201

= 1202

= 1203

= 1204

= 1205

= 1206

= 1207

= 1208

= 1209

= 1210

= 1211

Other Genres

= 1300

= 1301

= 1302

= 1303

= 1304

= 1305

= 1306

= 1307

= 1308

= 1309

= 1310

= 1311

Supplementary Division

Jazz

= 1400

= 1401

= 1402

= 1403

= 1404

= 1405

= 1406

= 1407

= 1408

= 14009

= 1410

= 1411

Popular

= 1500

= 1501

= 1502

= 1503

= 1504

= 1505

= 1506

= 1507

= 1508

= 1509

= 1510

= 15211

Modern

= 1600

= 1601

= 1602

= 1603

= 1604

= 1605

= 1606

= 1607

= 1608

= 1609

= 1610

= 1611

Sacred

= 1700

= 1701

= 1702

= 1703

= 1704

= 1705

= 1706

= 1707

= 1708

= 1709

= 1710

= 1711

Original Composition Division

Non-Competitive Division=

8 bars

= 12 bars

= 16 bars

= 24 bars

= Open

= 1^st Year

= 2^nd Yr

= 3^rd Yr

Gr 1-4

= Gr. 5-8

= Gr. 9-11

= 1800

= 1801

= 1802

= 1803

= 1804

= NC 1

= NC 2

= NC 3

= NC 4

= NC 5

= NC 6

Ensemble Division

Primary

= Gr 1-2

= Gr 3-4

= Gr 5-6

= Gr 7-8

= Gr 9-10

Duet

1900

1901

1902

1903

1904

1905

Trio

All levels

2000

Duo

All levels

2001

Concerto

All levels

2002

Family

All levels

2003

Student/Teacher

All levels

2004

Concert Group Division

=

Adult Piano Workshop

= Junior

= Intermediate

= Senior

= ARCT Teacher

=

= 2104

= 2100

= 2101

= 2102

= 2103

=

=

=

Concert Group Division

Gail Carson Romantic Piano Competit= ion

2200

Senior Piano Competition=

2300

Vo= cal Class Descriptions

Pl= ease refer to the Honours Awards section for award descriptions.

Please refer to Rules specific to Voc= al/Choral Discipline on Page 5 before submitting entries.

Concert Recital Class: Three Art Songs of suitable difficult= y, contrasting in tempo, key and period, and sung in the original language. Excludes Musical Theatre, Folk Song and Gospel.

Vocal Art Songs: Classical selection to be sung in the original language. Attention = to pronunciation recommended. Classically composed songs f= or Piano and Voice.

Soloist and Accompanist:&nbs= p; One Art Song of your own choice in any language. Both performers must be of age for= class entered. Both performers will= be adjudicated.

Opera: An aria from any standard Opera, to be sung in the original language.<= /o:p>

Oratorio: An aria from any standard Oratorio, M= ass, Passion, or Divine Hymns – sung in original language or English.

Vocal Ensembles: One selection of your own choice of suitable difficulty in more than one vocal part for two or more performers. Enter under the a= ge of the oldest competitor.

Soloist and Obbligato Instrument: One selection of your own choice. B= oth performers may be adjudicated. Enter under the age of the oldest performer.&nbs= p; A piano accompanist is allowed.

Quick Study: Quick Study selections are chosen by= the adjudicator. Music may be pic= ked up from the Vocal Director 48 hours before the performance.<= /p>
Authentic Folk song: These are songs which have no known composer or librettist= .

Contemporary Folk Song: These are songs of the 20^th Century written in = Folk song style, which have known composers and librettists. Examples – songs by Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver, Anne Murray, etc.&= nbsp; May be own compositions – no Pop or Rock and Roll.

Sacred Song: Not Oratorio or traditional.

Contemporary Gospel: 20^th Century Gospel selections.

NEW: Contemporary Christian: Any Christian music written post-1970.

Contemporary Pop: 20^th / 21^st cen= tury pop selections. Junior to senior classes. Could include musical theatre pieces without costuming or staging.

Minstrel: This class is intended to provide for those who wish to accompany themselves singing. It is therefore expected that cont= emporary music will be performed rather than Classical selections that require a cor= rect posture to sustain properly executed vocal technique.

Jazz and Blues: Selections from 20^th centu= ry jazz and blues composers. Intermediate and senior class= es only.

Musical Theatre: On= e selection of your own choice. Costume a= nd staging are NOT optional. You= will be adjudicated as presenting a complete performance of a Musical Production= .

NEW: Musical Production: No novice entries, only intermediate level and higher. Performer is to present a

program of 2 contras= ting musical theatre selections taken from different musicals or the same musica= l. Adjudication will be based on the total entertainment quality of the performance (vocal = and character portrayal). Selections must not have been used in any other music= al theatre class by same participant. Time limit ten (10) minutes, not including two (2) minutes to change between selections to chan= ge costumes. Maximum one (1) prop allowed. Piano accompaniment only. Only solo performances allowed.

Contemporary Gospel Ensembles: 20^{th
Century Gospel Song performed in 2 or more parts. Enter=
ed in
the class with the oldest performer.}

Musical Production Ensembles: One selection of your own choice in= more than one vocal part to be sung as appeared in the Musical. Costume and staging are NOT optional. Two or more perform= ers, entered under the age of the oldest competitor.

Family Music Class: Entrants in this class must be relat= ed. One or two selections of your own choice.

School Choirs: Extra curricular Lunch Time Choirs = with students from more than one class. &n= bsp; Two selections.

School Classroom Chorus: Students from one class practicing du= ring class time, 2 selections. May combine classes.

Scouting Guiding Canada Choir: Any choir made up of Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. Two selections= .

Community Choir: Made up of members of the community who practice outside o= f school.

Church Choir: Made up of members of a Church Choir.

Choir and Obbligato Instrument: Choirs with an integral instrumental part in their music.<= o:p>

Adult Non-competitive Age 18+ Non-competitive vocal classes for adults singing in any genre, for adjudication and “workshopping,” bu= t with no awarded score. Open to both solo and group vocal performances.<= /span>

Vocal Classes

Primary

Age 8 yrs and under=

Junior A

Age 9–11 yrs=

Junior B

Age 12–14 yrs=

Intermediate

Age 15–17 yrs=

Senior

Age 18 yrs and over=

Adult Non-Compe= titive=

Classical Voice

Concert Recital Class

121

122

123

124

125

126

Vocal Art Songs=

Primary	Age 5	Age 6	Age 7
	PR5	PR6	PR7
1^st Year of Study	Age 7 and under	Age 8–10	Age 11–14
	BEG1	BEG2	BEG3

Original Composition Division		Non-Competitive Division=
8 bars	= 12 bars	= 16 bars	= 24 bars	= Open	= 1^st Year	= 2^nd Yr	= 3^rd Yr	Gr 1-4	= Gr. 5-8	= Gr. 9-11
= 1800	= 1801	= 1802	= 1803	= 1804	= NC 1	= NC 2	= NC 3	= NC 4	= NC 5	= NC 6

	Primary	= Gr 1-2	= Gr 3-4	= Gr 5-6	= Gr 7-8	= Gr 9-10
Duet	1900	1901	1902	1903	1904	1905
Trio	All levels	2000
Duo	All levels	2001
Concerto	All levels	2002
Family	All levels	2003
Student/Teacher	All levels	2004

Concert Group Division	=	Adult Piano Workshop
= Junior	= Intermediate	= Senior	= ARCT Teacher	=	= 2104
= 2100	= 2101	= 2102	= 2103	=	=	=

Gail Carson Romantic Piano Competit= ion	2200
Senior Piano Competition=	2300