NEW PLYMOUTH PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION SOCIETY (Incorporated) SYLLABUS. 66th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

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1 NEW PLYMOUTH PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION SOCIETY (Incorporated) AFFILIATED TO THE PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITIONS ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND (INC) SYLLABUS 66th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS TSB SHOWPLACE Alexandra Room and Theatre Royal Friday, 3 July 2015 to Wednesday 8 July 2015 Entries addressed to: The Treasurer New Plymouth Performing Arts Competitions Society PO Box 218 New Plymouth 4340 By FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2015 Website: 1

2 NEW PLYMOUTH PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION SOCIETY INC. Patron: President: Vice President: Treasurer/ Secretary: Life Members: Committee: Mrs Shirley Murphy QSM Deborah Melody Lynn Gilbert-Smith Kay Grigg Mrs S Murphy, Mrs C Brown, Mrs S Wright, Mrs D Copeman, Mr J Copeman. R Askin B McCormack J Suthon L Buxton K Burns J Aiello V Avery 2015 syllabus and entry forms are available on line at See the centre of this syllabus for copies of the Entry Forms. Please note there are two separate entry forms this year, one for all Dance Sections and one for Piano/ Instrumental/ Vocal/ Speech & Drama ADJUDICATORS Ballet & Modern Dance Tap Dancing Piano and Instrumental Vocal Speech & Drama Hayley Watts, Christchurch Philomena McCormack Judy Bellingham, Otago Judy Bellingham, Otago Claire Marsh, Morrinsville APPROXIMATE COMMENCING DATES Subject to entries Speech & Drama Ballet & Modern Dance Tap Dancing Vocal Piano and Instrumental Tuesday 6th July Friday 3rd July Tuesday 7 th July Monday 5 th or Tuesday 6 th July Friday 3 rd July 2

3 Welcome to all participants in New Plymouth s 66th Annual Festival of the Arts. Once again the Festival will be held at the TSB Showplace, commencing Friday 3rd July through to Wednesday 8th July. The syllabus and entry forms are available for downloading from our website. There are two distinct entry forms, one for all Dance sections and one for Piano & Instrumental/Vocal/Speech & Drama. A separate entry form is required for each section you enter. Contact the convenor of your section who will be happy to help you if you have any queries about your entry. All contact details are in the syllabus and on the website. Completed forms and cheques should be posted to the Treasurer, NP Performing Arts Competition Society, PO Box 218, New Plymouth This year payment can also be made by internet banking/direct credit into our account. Please see entry form for banking details. All performers in the Competitions receive a written report from the adjudicator with constructive feedback about their performance. Many prizes are on offer, in the form of cups, trophies, medals and monetary awards generously gifted by current and past supporters of the creative arts. Prizes are listed within each section of the syllabus. There is also the opportunity to be nominated to represent the New Plymouth Performing Arts Competitions Society at this year s PACANZ (Performing Arts Competitions Association of New Zealand) National Young Performer Awards held in Palmerston North 16-18th October The awards currently operate on a two-year cycle, namely: October Modern Dance, Instrumental, Highland Dance, Speech & Drama October Vocal, Tap Dancing, Ballet, Pianoforte Please check the relevant section of the syllabus for more details. Sponsorship. New Plymouth Performing Arts Competition Society (NPPACS) would not be able to run these competitions without generous funding assistance for venue hire, adjudicator expenses, printing and promotion. We acknowledge the generous sponsorship of the Malvina Major Foundation Trust, the TSB Community Trust and NPDC Creative Communities. We also acknowledge the many prizes donated by community and business. These are listed in the syllabus and will again be listed in the programme. If you would like to provide sponsorship or prize money please contact one of the convenors. All sponsorship is classed as a donation which is tax deductible, and you will be issued with a receipt for claiming your tax rebate. Thanks go to all the performers for sharing their talents with us. Festivals offer a wonderful platform to express and develop your performance skills. We encourage friends and families to come and support our performers and celebrate their achievements. Please note General Rules at the beginning of the Syllabus and specific Rules for your discipline. 3

4 ADJUDICATOR PROFILES: BALLET & MODERN DANCE: Hayley Watts In 1997 Hayley joined the Southern Ballet Company as a fulltime dancer performing in numerous productions in classical ballet and contemporary. During this time Hayley discovered a love for teaching and after 2 years with the company she decided to pursue a career in this field, gaining qualifications at Distinction level with the Royal Academy of Dance, British Ballet Organization and the New Zealand Association of Modern Dance. In 2005 Hayley established special training groups for gifted and dedicated modern dance students at Southern Ballet and each year directs and produces many productions and shows for the Christchurch public. As well as teaching fulltime for Southern Ballet, Hayley is also an examiner for the New Zealand ]Association of Modern Dance (NZAMD). Earlier this year she was appointed Co Artistic Director of Southern Ballet where she is committed to maintaining the excellence of training for young, aspiring dance students. TAP DANCING: Philomena McCormack Philomena s interest in dance started at an early age training in Tap and Jazz with Raewin Laird Studio. She completed her training in Jazz and Contemporary with Lynn Gilbert-Smith dance studio. In her early teens her Tap interest saw her travel to Wellington regularly to be tutored by Carol-Ann Moynihan. Philomena has fond memories of attending dance competitions throughout the country and extending her knowledge attending numerous workshops. After years of being on stage Philomena has had the pleasure of adjudicating in Wellington and is very excited to come back to her home town as this year s Tap Judge. In both disciplines she has obtained her Teachers Certificate and hopes to one day put those dancing shoes back on with help of many little dancers following. PIANO & INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL: Judy Bellingham, William Evans Senior Lecturer in Voice MEntre (Otago), BA (Canty), FTCL, LRSM, Dip Tchg Judy Bellingham has been employed at the University of Otago since 1994 and currently holds the position of William Evans Associate Professor of Voice. She had an active career both nationally and internationally as a singer, but has now retired from the concert stage. However her work as teacher and clinician continues apace. As a clinician, Judy has presented workshops in Australia, England, America and Taiwan, and has taught for Glyndebourne Festival Opera. She is an inspirational teacher and is Artistic Director of the New Zealand Singing School. She has recorded a CD of New Zealand song, a DVD 'Songs of Old Dunedin', has published a book on how to sight sing 'Sing what you see, See what you sing' and a DVD on vocal warm ups called 'Warm Me Up, Judy!'. An App for IPhone and IPad called ' Read and Sing' is due for release shortly. Judy holds a Masters degree in Entrepreneurship with Distinction from the University of Otago, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Canterbury, and an FTCL, LRSM and a Diploma in Teaching. SPEECH & DRAMA: Claire Marsh, FTCL (speech and drama) FSB (Public Speaking) 4

5 Diploma Professional Speaking, Accredited Adjudicator: ANZDA ( Drama) SCA (Competitions) Examiner and Trustee: Speech New Zealand Claire is the Public Speaking and Voice Coach at the Holy Cross Catholic Seminary in Auckland. She was the National Adjudicator for PACANZ (2001) and One-Act Play Festival for NZTF (2008.) She was the 2008 Deirdre Snedden Trust Scholar and undertook research in London to discover what value poetry speaking might have for business professionals. Claire is passionate about the value of Speech and Drama Competitions Festivals where young people are given the opportunity to Pace themselves on the Road to Perfection. 5

6 PROGRAMMES: $8.00 per venue Due to the size of the programme, it is necessary to have two separate programmes, one for sections taking place in the Alexandra Room (Piano, Instrumental, Speech & Drama, Vocal) and one for sections taking place in the Theatre Royal (Ballet, Modern Dance & Tap). Programmes are printed to order. To be certain that you receive your programme for the appropriate section, please order with your entry as only a small number of extras will be printed. If you are entered for performances in both venues you will need to purchase two separate programmes. A limited number of additional programmes will be on sale prior to the festival from: MusicWorks New Plymouth, 30 Liardet Street, New Plymouth Pianoworks 163 Devon St East, New Plymouth ADMISSION TICKETS TO HALLS: TICKETS: All persons entering the theatre are required to purchase a ticket. BACK STAGE AND DRESSING ROOMS: All parents of competitors and all persons entering these areas will be required to have a session ticket or parent pass on them. Persons that do not have a ticket/pass will not be permitted into these areas. Tickets allow entry into all halls for the purchased sessions Adult Season pass Prepaid: $15.00 Adult Season pass - Door sales: $20.00 Adult session pass: $ 3.50 Senior Citizen session pass: $ 2.50 Child session pass: $ 1.50 Teacher s Concession Ticket - teachers with 10 or more competitors may apply to the Conveners for a concession ticket. This ticket is not transferable. SPONSOR A CLASS: Please indicate on entry form if you wish to sponsor a class. The cost is only $5.00 per complete class. All sponsors names will be acknowledged in the programme. COMPETE AT OWN RISK All competitors participate in these competitions at their own risk. The New Plymouth Performing Arts Competitions Society accepts no liability for injuries or accidents, or damage to or theft of property 6

7 GENERAL CONDITIONS FESTIVAL: These Competitions are open to entrants whose income is not in excess of $2000 per annum derived from the exercise of his or her talents in the section in which he or she may compete, excluding Open Classes. No Competitor who has been taught or coached by the Adjudicator of that section during the two years preceding the Competitions Festival will be allowed to compete in that section. OPEN CLASSES: Open to all competitors (either amateur or professional) irrespective of earnings. AGE: Will be determined for all competitors in all sections as at the first day of Competitions i.e. 3rd July Winning Competitors must produce Birth Certificate if called upon to do so. CLOSING DATE: The closing date for entries is Friday 17th April Please use the form provided in the syllabus or on the website. Please note that there are two separate entry forms this year, one for all Dance Sections and one for Piano/ Instrumental/ Vocal/ Speech & Drama. Entries to be addressed to; The Treasurer NP Performing Arts Competition Society PO Box 218 New Plymouth 4340 ENTRY FEES: A. All Fees must accompany entries. B. Use a separate form for each competitor. C. Use a separate form for each section e.g. Ballet, Tap, Speech, Music D. Duos, Trios, Duets and Ensembles/ Groups are to be entered and paid for by one performer only Please include the names of all performers/ group name on the entry form where known. E. Late entries will only be accepted if postmarked up to two days after the closing date F. Please note that 50c of each entry fee is paid to the Performing Arts Competitions Association of New Zealand Inc (PACANZ). Competitor Registration Fee Compulsory fee to be paid only once per competitor. This fee entitles the Competitor entry to all halls, during all sessions $7.00 The entry fees for all classes are as follows: $5.00 per single entry $5.00 Duos $5.00 Trios $5.00 Groups/ Ensembles $5.00 Championships $20.00 National Young Performer entry. VIDEO RECORDINGS: Private Video Recording of your own child is permitted provided it does not interfere with the performance. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY: Is not permitted during the performance. 7

8 CONDITIONS OF AWARDS AND PLACINGS: Scholarships & Awards Competitors must compete in all classes for which the Scholarship or Trophy is awarded. Trophy and Scholarship winners will be decided by highest aggregate marks. In the event of a tie the Scholarship or Trophy shall be shared. If a Class is split due to large entries and there is a trophy for that Class, then the trophy will be shared by both winners. (Ballet & Modern - refer to own section rules). Where there are three or fewer competitors in a Scholarship, the awarding of a Scholarship will be based on the standard of performance. Candidates must be of sufficiently high standard in the opinion of the adjudicator whose decision shall be final. The NP Competition Society reserves the right to amend the advertised prize money. Tap, Ballet & Modern Dancing Under 12 - Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Certificates for Very Highly Commended, Highly Commended and Commended may be awarded. 12 & Over - Certificates for 1st, 2nd, 3 rd, Very Highly Commended, Highly Commended and Commended may be awarded. Speech and Drama, Piano and Instrumental, and Vocal Certificates for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Very Highly Commended, Highly Commended and Commended may be awarded. ORDER OF PERFORMANCE: Competitor's names will appear in the programme in the order in which they compete, but all competitors must be in attendance (backstage Theatre Royal or seated at the front of the Alexandra Room) at time of commencement of their class. Those not present when called upon shall be liable to forfeit their right to compete. PROTESTS: Any person desiring to enter a protest must lodge the same in writing with the Secretary together with a statement of the grounds on which it is based and enclosing $5.00. Should a protest on investigation be deemed to be frivolous or unfounded, the deposit will be forfeited. No protest will be entertained unless made within twelve hours after the Adjudicator's award is announced in that particular item. The decision of the Protest Committee (President, Vice President and Section Convener) shall be final. ALL SECTIONS: In Duos and Trios/Ensembles no complete combination may compete more than once in any particular class. DANCING SECTIONS: In Duos any competitor may compete twice only per class with a different partner/s. There is no restriction on the number of groups or trios a competitor may compete in. TIME LIMITS: Dancing Sections A strict control of 3 minutes per item for under 12 years and 4 minutes per item for 12 years and over is to be enforced. Duos & Trios 4 minutes. Open Group Work - 6 minutes. Picture Story Class 653 and Tap Section Class minutes. Music & Speech Sections Refer to own Section Rules. 8

9 ITEMS MUST VARY: General Competitors will not be permitted to give the same item in more than one class. This does not apply to Restricted Classes or Championships. Competitors entering Jean White Memorial Scholarships, Gilbert-Smith Dance Trust Modern Awards or National Young Performer Award classes may use these dances in one other class. Music Section No competitor will be allowed to perform an item, for which he/she has previously won a first placing in the New Plymouth Competitions within the last 3 years. CLASSES: With an excessive number of entries, classes may be split at the discretion of the convener. The convener reserves the right to delete any class or amalgamate classes if there are insufficient entries. A refund will be given if the class is cancelled. RESTRICTED CLASSES: Open to any person who has not won a First Place at any competitions in any age group for the section in which they are competing at closing date of entries. However, if you do win prior to the first day of competitions you will no longer be eligible for restricted classes and your money will be refunded. CHAMPIONSHIPS: Tap Dancing Section To be eligible to enter Championship class, each competitor must have won a Tap Solo class. All competitors must dance in order as their name appears in the programme. Ballet Championship New Class To be eligible to enter Ballet Championship class, each competitor must have won a First Place in Classical Ballet Solo. Modern Jazz Championship New Class To be eligible to enter Modern Jazz Championship class, each competitor must have won a First Place in Modern Jazz Solo. PROMPTING: No prompting or assistance of any kind may be rendered during a performance except by the Adjudicator. Prompting of any kind may result in the disqualification of the competitor by the adjudicator. REHEARSALS: Private rehearsals in any of the competition venues must be arranged by the parties concerned with the venue authorities. Dancing rehearsals on stage during Festival Week only by appointment with the Convener. CHALLENGE TROPHIES: Are the property of the Society and are held by the winners until returned to the Section Convener no later than 1 June Note - If trophies are unable to be delivered by hand then they MUST be couriered to the Convener s address (see various sections in the syllabus for return address details). Posting is not accepted by the Society due to trophies going missing in the past. Late returns will result in a fine of $30.00 to defray expenses in tracing cups. Failing to comply with the above the competitor may jeopardise eligibility for awards & scholarships. ENGRAVING OF TROPHIES AND CUPS: Payment thereof is the responsibility of the winner of the Trophy or Cup. OPEN CLASSES: To be adjudicated during evening sessions where possible. 9

10 FAILURE TO FINISH ITEM: If a Competitor leaves the stage for any reason during their item they should recommence at the Backstage Manager's discretion. If the stage is left, the competitor will not be eligible for a First, Second or Third placing unless due to tape malfunction. Any competitor leaving the stage during a Championship will not be permitted to recommence unless due to tape malfunction. CONDUCT & OBLIGATIONS: Communication with the Adjudicators, either by Competitors, Teachers or other interested parties, prior to, or during the Competitions is strictly prohibited, and the Committee reserves the right to disqualify any Competitor who breaches this rule. Committee members and official helpers are permitted to speak to the Adjudicator on their official duties only. SOUND SYSTEM: A Sound system will be provided in the Dancing Sections. All music will be played through this system. CDs only tapes can no longer be played through our system. One item per CD only. RESULTS: Entry into these competitions constitutes your permission to publish results. Results will be posted on the website. GENERAL RESERVATIONS: The Committee reserves the right of determining the status of all competitors, and of applying and interpreting these rules, and the decision of the Committee in all matters shall be final. ACCOMPANIST: Please refer to the Vocal and Piano & Instrumental sections. OWN SELECTION: Own Selection unless otherwise stated. The title of all items should be inserted on entry forms where possible. The Speech adjudicator will take into consideration the suitability of the item with respect to the age and sex of the Performer. Competitors in Pianoforte, Vocal, Speech and Drama classes giving Own Selection items must hand copies to the Steward at the door, no later than fifteen minutes before the commencement of the class. All copies must have the competitors name, class and number clearly marked. Copies must be collected at the completion of the session. Time Limits to be adhered to in all sections unless otherwise indicated. SCHOLARSHIPS: The Committee requests all scholarship winners to bank their cheques as quickly as possible. Scholarship cheques not presented within six months will be forfeited. REFUNDS: Entry fees are not refundable except in Restricted class rules. NATIONAL YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR 2015 Please refer to the following sections for further details Modern Dance Acoustic Instruments (non electric or pianoforte) Speech & Drama To be held in Palmerston North October Please state clearly on the entry form if you are seeking nomination for the National Young Performer Award. There is an additional cost to the NP Performing Arts Competition Society of $20.00 when entering this award. Please include this on your entry form. 10

11 PIANO & INSTRUMENTAL To be held at Alexandra Room, TSB Showplace Commencing on Friday 3 rd July 2015 Adjudicator: Judy Bellingham - Otago William Evans Senior Lecturer in Voice MEntre (Otago), BA (Canty), FTCL, LRSM, Dip Tchg Conveners: Katie Burns duncan.katie@xtra.co.nz Ph: Jan Aiello Vanessa Avery Copies of Music Items: Competitors must hand copies of music items to the Steward at the door, no later than fifteen minutes before the commencement of the class. All copies must have competitors name and class number clearly marked. Copies must be collected at the completion of the session. Photocopied Music: According to the regulations regarding copyrights, competitors will NOT be permitted to perform from photocopied music. Players MUST perform from original music; however the adjudicator's copy may be a photocopy. Failure to comply with this may result in disqualification of competitors. Repeats: All pieces should be played straight through without any repeats. Time limit: A five minute limit will be enforced, except when otherwise stated. Open solo classes for Piano/Bowed Strings/Woodwind have an eight minute time limit. Brass players see new rules in Brass section. Accompanist: Competitors are responsible for arranging their own accompanist. Please contact the convener by 15 May if you require assistance. Scholarships & Awards: Unless otherwise stated, awards & scholarships involving several classes will be awarded to the competitor with the highest aggregate marks in the relevant classes. Competitors who have entered all the required classes for an award will automatically be entered for that award. Beginners Classes: Under two years of tuition (Piano and Woodwind) and under three years tuition (Bowed Strings) determined as at the first day of Competitions i.e. 3 rd July 2015 Restricted Classes: See conditions at front of syllabus. Piano Solo Class/ Rhythm, Boogie and Blues: includes Jazz, Show and Popular tunes. Duets, Trios and Ensembles: Are to be entered and paid for by one performer only and are to be entered in the age group of the oldest player. Please list the names of all players on the entry form and the group name if applicable. Piano Recital Class: 5 minute time limit does not apply to this class. Performances are not to exceed 10 minutes. Piano Accompanist Class: Judging will be based on accompanying skills. The competitor is to supply own soloist - may be Instrumental or Vocal. Solo Woodwind and Solo Guitar classes: May or may not be accompanied. Trophies: All 2014 Trophy winners to have trophies cleaned and returned to Jillian Suthon, 20 Maratahu Street, New Plymouth by 1 June 2015 please. 11

12 The Piano & Instrumental Section of the New Plymouth Performing Arts Competitions Society gratefully acknowledges the generous sponsorship of the following: BDO Taranaki R & B Brockie Staples Rodway Plymouth International Hotel Vivian Optometrists Ltd Jocelyn Beath Judy Field Guitarra Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School New Plymouth Classical Guitar Society North Taranaki Institute of Registered Music Teachers New Plymouth Orchestra The 2015 Acoustic Instrument National Young Performer Nominee will receive $ sponsorship from BDO Taranaki Ltd towards travel expenses PLEASE NOTE ALL RULES IN FRONT OF SYLLABUS 12

13 NATIONAL YOUNG PERFORMER AWARDS 2015 CRITERIA FOR ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS The New Plymouth Performing Arts Competition Society will be selecting one nominee in the above category if the required standard is attained. (Note: if the NPPACS receives 6 or more entries for nomination the Society may select two nominees if the required standard is attained) The Nominee is responsible for paying part of the entry fee to the National Young Performer of the Year Award. Please state clearly on the entry form if you are seeking nomination for the National Young Performer Award. There is an additional cost to the New Plymouth Performing Arts Competition Society of $20.00 when entering this award and this amount must be included with your entry CRITERIA FOR ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS A. Performers shall be 15 and under 21 years as at 1 st of October B. This award is open to competitors on any (non-electric) acoustic instrument* C. The programme should consist of three contrasting pieces from different periods of musical history, i.e. Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20 th Century or Contemporary. D. Each competitor shall perform a programme with a maximum time of twenty minutes. There will be a percentage mark given for the complete programme. A penalty of 5 marks will be imposed if the time limit is exceeded by 30 seconds or more. E. There will be a semi-final of up to six competitors who will repeat their full programme, as set out in B and C. Competitors will be chosen based on their marks in the Preliminary round. F. For the Final Award Concert three competitors will be recalled and will perform one piece of the adjudicator s choice from their original programme. SOCIETY NOMINATION Each Society which is a financial member of PACANZ may nominate up to two competitors, who shall be selected by the adjudicator, based on a performance as outlined in A-D (above). The adjudicator will determine that a competitor has displayed a sufficient standard of performance to competently represent the society at the National Finals. The standard required will be at the absolute discretion of the adjudicator but will include: A demonstration of adequate preparation An authority of performance A performance with a level of maturity commensurate with a national final competition of this age group. If the adjudicator considers that sufficient standard has NOT been reached by any competitor, then NO nomination will be made. The Nominating Society is responsible for paying part of the entry fee to the National Young Performer Awards, which is $75 incl GST The Nominee is responsible for paying part of the entry fee to the National Young Performer Awards i.e. $ incl GST 13

14 DIRECT ENTRY NOMINATION If the adjudicator considers that more than two competitors have reached a sufficient standard, the adjudicator may report to the committee that those competitors should be given the option of a DIRECT ENTRY. The Direct Entry competitor will be responsible for paying the full entry fee i.e. $250 incl gst. *NB as PACANZ runs a separate pianoforte competition in the following year, pianoforte is not included under Acoustic Instruments. NEW PLYMOUTH COMPETITION SOCIETY AWARDS ACROSS SECTIONS AWARDS ACROSS VOCAL, INSTRUMENTAL, PIANO & SPEECH St Mary s Junior Challenge Cup For all-round Solo work under 12 years in Vocal, Instrumental, Piano and Speech Sections. Competitors must compete in two of four sections. The winner will be judged on aggregate highest points gained in the two relevant sections. Robertson Challenge Cup For all-round Solo work over 12 years and under 16 years in Vocal, Instrumental, Piano and Speech Sections. Competitors must compete in two of the four sections. The winner will be judged on aggregate highest points gained in the two relevant sections. AWARDS ACROSS PIANO & INSTRUMENTAL BDO Taranaki Ltd Musicianship Award & Trophy (Adjudicator s Decision) (Value $60.00) Awarded to the Competitor in any Piano or Instrumental Solo class who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, shows a high quality of Musicianship in his/her performances. 14

15 PIANO OVERALL PIANO SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS TSB Community Trust Award (Value $80.00) Winner $60.00 Runner-up $20.00 Awarded to the Competitor with highest aggregate marks in classes: 246, 247, 248 & 252 (Under 16 years) or 266, 267, 268 & 271 (Open). Candidates must be 14 years and over, and of sufficiently high standard. BDO Taranaki Ltd Piano Award & Trophy (Adjudicator s Decision) (Value $60.00) Awarded to the Competitor who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, shows the Most Sensitive Interpretation in any Piano Solo class. Not necessarily a class winner. Collier Challenge Cup (Adjudicator s Decision) Awarded to the Most Promising Performer in the Piano Section, any Solo class or age group. PIANO CLASS AWARDS Piano Recital Staples Rodway (Value $120.00) Winner $60.00 Class 253 Winner $60.00 Class 272 St Mary s Challenge Cup Awarded to the Competitor with highest marks in Class 253 (Under 16) or 272 (Open). Piano Accompanist R & B Brockie (Value $50.00) Winner of Class 275 TSE Taranaki & Associates Ltd Challenge Cup Piano Solo: Post 1900 BDO Taranaki Ltd (Value $30.00) Awarded to the Competitor with highest mark in any of the classes: 208, 220, 236, 251 & 270. Piano Solo from Memory BDO Taranaki Ltd (Value $30.00) Awarded to the Competitor with highest mark in any of the classes: 209, 221, 237, 252 & 271. Piano Sight Reading Shanika Fernando Challenge Cup Winner of Class 247 or

16 Piano Duet Junior Winner $40 BDO Taranaki Ltd Class 210, 222 or 238 Senior Winner $60 BDO Taranaki Ltd Class 254 or 273 (Value $100.00) Christine Harris Cup Highest marks awarded in Piano Duet/Trio Classes 210, 222, 238, 254 or 273 Piano Bach Winner of Class 268 Tarrant Challenge Cup Winner of Class 218, 233 or 248 Sister Virgilius Memorial Cup Piano Rhythm Boogie & Blues Winner of Class 219 McKay Cup Winner of Class 234 or 249 Judy Field Challenge Cup PIANO AGEGROUP AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS Piano Beginners BDO Taranaki Ltd (Value $20.00) Winner $20 Class 201 Lyn Stanfield Challenge Cup Piano Under 8 Years BDO Taranaki Ltd (Value $20.00) Winner $20 Class 202 Piano Under 10 Years Scholarship R & B Brockie (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Classes 206, 208 & 209 Backhouse Challenge Cup Winner of Classes 206 & 208 Piano Under 12 Years Scholarship R & B Brockie (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Classes 216, 220 & 221 Catherine Landrigan Challenge Cup General Excellence Under 12 years (Adjudicator s Decision) 16

17 Piano Under 14 Years Scholarship R & B Brockie (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Classes 231, 236 & 237 Hilda Veale Memorial Cup General Excellence Under 14 years (Adjudicator s Decision) Elizabeth Gilhooly Challenge Cup Winner of Classes 231 & 233 Piano Under 16 Years Scholarship Staples Rodway (Value $60.00) Winner $60.00 Classes 246, 247 & 251 Staples Rodway Challenge Cup Veale Challenge Cup General Excellence Under 16 years (Adjudicator s Decision) Piano Open Scholarship R & B Brockie (Value $60.00) Winner $60.00 Classes 266, 267 & 270 Tracey Schreiber Memorial Challenge Cup Winner of Classes 266 &

18 PIANO COMPETITION CLASSES Beginners Class - Own Selection Class 201 Piano Solo - under two years tuition Under 8 years Class 202 Piano Solo - Own Selection Under 10 years Class 206 Piano Solo - Own Selection 208 Piano Solo Post Piano Solo from Memory 210 Piano Duet/ Trio 211 Restricted Piano Solo - Own Selection Under 12 years Class 216 Piano Solo - Own Selection 218 Piano Solo - J S Bach 219 Piano Solo Rhythm, Boogie and Blues 220 Piano Solo - Post Piano Solo from Memory 222 Piano Duet/ Trio 224 Restricted Piano Solo - Own Selection Under 14 years Class 231 Piano Solo - Own Selection 233 Piano Solo - J S Bach 234 Piano Solo - Rhythm, Boogie and Blues 236 Piano Solo - Post Piano Solo from Memory 238 Piano Duet/ Trio 240 Restricted Piano Solo - Own Selection Under 16 years Class 246 Piano Solo - Own Selection 247 Sight Reading 248 Piano Solo - J S Bach 249 Piano Solo - Rhythm, Boogie and Blues 251 Piano Solo - Post Piano Solo from Memory 253 Piano Recital Not to exceed 10 minutes 254 Piano Duet/ Trio 256 Restricted Piano Solo - Own Selection Open Class 266 Piano Solo - Own Selection 267 Sight Reading 268 Piano Solo - J S Bach 270 Piano Solo - Post Piano Solo from Memory 272 Piano Recital - Not to exceed 10 minutes 273 Piano Duet/ Trio 275 Piano Accompanist class - please note conditions. 18

19 KEYBOARD Please supply own keyboard. AWARDS BDO Taranaki Ltd (Value $25.00) To the competitor awarded the highest mark in any keyboard class Winner $25 TROPHIES Rodney Earp Music School Trophy (Class 292) Anna Schiker Cup (Class 294) Taranaki Home Organ Society Trophy (Class 296) COMPETITION CLASSES Beginners Class Class 290 Own Selection - under 2 years tuition Under 12 years Class 292 Own Selection Under 14 years Class 294 Own Selection Under 16 years Class 296 Own Selection Open Class 298 Own Selection PLEASE NOTE ALL RULES IN FRONT OF SYLLABUS 19

20 IMPROVISATION (Piano and Keyboard) Notes to competitors: The Adjudicator will supply music for these classes, which are open to all Piano and Keyboard competitors and will be programmed in the Piano Section. Under 16 years Improvisation will be based on a treble clef melody line of eight bars. Major, minor and 7th chord symbols will be indicated above the stave (e.g. F. C7 Gm etc). Keys will be major or minor to one sharp or flat. A basic accompaniment may be used and an introduction may be added. Open Improvisation will be based on a treble clef melody line of sixteen bars. Chord symbols will be indicated above the stave and the competitors will play the sixteen bars, adding an accompaniment, once through, as written. A repeat must then be played including improvisation and / or decoration. An introduction and ending should be added and the competitor must choose and provide a suitable accompaniment. Major and minor keys up to three sharps and three flats will be used and knowledge will be expected of relevant chords. AWARDS Under 16 Improvisation - Judy Field (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Class 277 Open Improvisation Judy Field (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Class 278 COMPETITION CLASSES Intermediate - Under 16 years Class 277 Advanced Open Class

21 COMPOSITION (ALL INSTRUMENTS) Notes to competitors: Composition Classes are open to all instruments and will be programmed in the Instrumental Section. Compositions must be performed at the competitions either by the competitor or their nominee. If the composition is written for multiple instruments/voice please arrange to have the necessary performers available. Judging will be based solely on quality of composition, which must be in competitor s own handwriting or computer-written and edited by the competitor. Competitors must please forward two copies of their composition (signed and dated for copyright purpose) together with two copies of recording CD (Sibelius or live performance) to K Burns 443 Mangorei Rd, New Plymouth by 1 June Any queries please phone me on AWARDS BDO Taranaki Ltd Composition Awards (All Instruments) (Value $185.00) Junior Composition Winner $30.00 Class 280 Elizabeth Carter Cup Elementary Composition Winner $30.00 Class 281 Intermediate Composition Winner $ Class 282 Advanced Composition Winner $75.00 Class 283 COMPETITION CLASSES Junior - under 12 years Write an original composition of at least 20 seconds duration. Class 280 Elementary - under 14 years Write an original composition of at least 30 seconds duration. Class 281 Intermediate - under 16 years Write an original composition of 30 seconds to three minutes duration. Class 282 Advanced - Open Write a more advanced composition of between one and five minutes duration. Class 283 PLEASE NOTE ALL RULES IN FRONT OF SYLLABUS 21

22 INSTRUMENTAL To be held at Alexandra Room, TSB Showplace Commencing on Friday 3 rd July 2015 (subject to entries) Adjudicator: Judy Bellingham - Otago Conveners: Katie Burns duncan.katie@xtra.co.nz ph: Jan Aiello Vanessa Avery Copies of Music Items: Competitors must hand copies of music items to the Steward at the door, no later than fifteen minutes before the commencement of the class. All copies must have the competitors name and class number clearly marked. Copies must be collected at the completion of the session. Photocopied Music: According to the regulations regarding copyrights, competitors will NOT be permitted to perform from photocopied music. The accompanist MUST also play from original music. The Adjudicator's copy may be photocopied. Failure to comply with this may result in disqualification of competitors. Scholarships & Awards: Unless otherwise stated, awards & scholarships involving several classes will be awarded to the competitor with the highest aggregate marks in the relevant classes. Competitors who have entered all the required classes for an award will automatically be entered for that award. Accompanist: Competitors are responsible for arranging their own accompanist. Please contact the convener by 15 th May if you require assistance. Restricted Classes: See conditions at front of syllabus. Beginners Classes: Under two years of tuition (Woodwind) and under three years tuition (Bowed Strings) determined as at the first day of Competitions i.e. 3 rd July Woodwind Classes Light Popular: Includes Jazz, Blues and Music from the Shows etc. Solo Woodwind/ Solo Classical Guitar Classes: May or may not be accompanied Classical Guitar Ensemble Classes: 320, 340, 341 & 359 to comprise two or more guitars. No other instruments. Duets, Trios and Ensembles: Are to be entered and paid for by one performer only and are to be entered in the age group of the oldest player. Please list all players on the entry form and the group name if applicable. Time Limit: A five minute limit will be enforced unless otherwise indicated. Open solo classes for Bowed Strings/Woodwind have an eight minute time limit. Brass players see new rules in Brass section. Trophies: All 2013 Trophy winners to please have trophies returned to Jillian Suthon, 20 Maratahu Street, New Plymouth by 1 June 2015 PLEASE NOTE ALL RULES IN FRONT OF SYLLABUS 22

23 INSTRUMENTAL AWARDS OVERALL AWARDS BDO Taranaki Ltd Instrumental Award & Trophy (Adjudicator s Decision) (Value $60.00) To the Competitor in the Instrumental Section who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator shows the Most Sensitive Interpretation in any Instrumental Solo class. Not necessarily a class winner. BOWED STRING AWARDS Hill Cup (Adjudicator s Decision) Best Soloist in Bowed String Section. Joseph Papesch Memorial String Scholarship & Trophy (Value $60.00) Sponsored by the North Taranaki Institute of Registered Music Teachers. To the competitor awarded the highest aggregate marks for SOLO classes, in any bowed string section. Beginners Class Jocelyn Beath (Value $20.00) Winner $20.00 Class 300 Under 12 Years Scholarship Vivian Optometrists (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Classes 304 & 305 Under 14 Years Scholarship - Vivian Optometrists (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Classes 310 & 311 Gloria Dravitski Cup Highest aggregate marks Bowed String Solo Under 14 Years, Classes 310 and 311. Under 16 Years Scholarship Vivian Optometrists (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Classes 330 & 331 Open Scholarship - Staples Rodway (Value $60.00) Winner $60.00 Classes 350 &

24 WOODWIND AWARDS New Plymouth Orchestra - Woodwind Scholarship (Value $50.00) To the Most Promising Competitor in any age group in the Woodwind Section. Beginners Class Jocelyn Beath (Value $20.00) Winner $20.00 Class 301 Under 10 Years Jocelyn Beath (Value $20.00) Winner $20.00 Class 303 Under 12 Years Scholarship Jocelyn Beath (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Classes 306 & 307 Under 14 Years Scholarship BDO Taranaki Ltd (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Classes 315 & 317 Under 16 Years Scholarship BDO Taranaki Ltd (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Classes 335 & 337 Open Scholarship - Staples Rodway (Value $60.00) Winner $60.00 Classes 354 & 356 Bowler Challenge Cup Winner of Class 354 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE AWARDS Junior Ensemble Scholarship - (Value $150.00) Winner $ Plymouth Hotel International Runner-up $ BDO Taranaki Ltd Class 367 Junior Ensemble Challenge Cup Winner of Class 367 Senior Ensemble Scholarship (Value $300.00) Winner $ BDO Taranaki Ltd Runner-up $ Jocelyn Beath Class 368 Joanne Murphy Challenge Cup Winner of Class 368 Open Ensemble Scholarship (Value $80) 24

25 Winner $80 Guitarra CLASSICAL GUITAR AWARDS Under 10 Years Solo Guitarra (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Class 302 Under 12 Years Solo Guitarra (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Class 308 Under 14 Years Solo Guitarra (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Class 319 Under 14 Years Ensemble Guitarra (Value $30.00) Winner $30.00 Class 320 Under 16 Years Solo Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School (Value $50.00) Winner $50.00 Class 339 Nixon Challenge Cup (If there are insufficient entries, the Nixon Cup will be awarded to the most promising Bowed String player.) Under 16 Years Ensemble Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School (Value $50.00) Winner $50.00 Class 340 Open Solo New Plymouth Classical Guitar Society (Value $50.00) Winner $50.00 Class 358 Sole Cup Open Ensemble New Plymouth Classical Guitar Society (Value $50.00) Winner $50.00 Class

26 INSTRUMENTAL COMPETITION CLASSES Beginners Class Class 300 String Solo Under three years tuition 301 Woodwind Solo Under two years tuition Under 10 Years Class 302 Classical Guitar (Nylon strung) Solo 303 Woodwind Solo Own Selection Under 12 Years Class 304 Bowed String Solo Accompanied 305 Bowed String Solo Unaccompanied 306 Woodwind Solo Own Selection 307 Woodwind Solo Light Popular 308 Classical Guitar (Nylon strung) Solo 341 Classical Guitar (Nylon strung) Ensemble Under 14 years Class 310 Bowed String Solo Accompanied 311 Bowed String Solo Unaccompanied 312 Bowed String Solo - Restricted 315 Woodwind Solo - Own Selection 316 Woodwind Solo Light Popular 317 Woodwind Solo Post Classical Guitar (Nylon Strung) Solo 320 Classical Guitar (Nylon Strung) Ensemble Under 16 years Class 330 Bowed String Solo Accompanied 331 Bowed String Solo Unaccompanied 332 Bowed String Solo - Restricted 335 Woodwind Solo - Own Selection 336 Woodwind Solo Light Popular 337 Woodwind Solo Post Classical Guitar (Nylon Strung) Solo 340 Classical Guitar (Nylon Strung) Ensemble Open Class 350 Bowed String Solo Accompanied 351 Bowed String Solo Unaccompanied 352 Bowed String Solo Restricted 354 Woodwind Solo - Own Selection 355 Woodwind Solo Light Popular 356 Woodwind Solo Post Classical Guitar (Nylon Strung) Solo 359 Classical Guitar (Nylon Strung) Ensemble Instrumental Ensembles Class 367 Junior - 2 or more players up to Year 8. (An adult conductor or pianist may be used in this class only). 368 Senior - 2 or more players. Under 20 years (Time limit 15 minutes) 369 Open - 2 or more players. (Time limit 15 minutes) 26

27 BRASS Note to Competitors: Please note rule change below for all Brass solos and ensembles: Where a player is competing in the National Brass Band Contest they shall conform with the rules of the Brass Bands Association of New Zealand (BBANZ) in relation to music and time limits for the current year. This applies where the contest is held within 4 weeks of the New Plymouth Performing Arts Competitions. Players may be asked for proof of entry to National Brass Band Championships. If a player is entered into the New Plymouth Performing Arts Competitions Brass Section and is not entered in that year s National Brass Band Contest then they shall abide by the time rules as set by the New Plymouth Performing Arts Competitions Society. These are as follows: - A five minute time limit will be enforced unless otherwise indicated. - Brass Solo Air & varie 9 minutes for Classes 376, 381 and Brass Duet/Quartet 9 minutes for Classes 392 and 393. TROPHIES John Watson Challenge Cup (Class 370) Bremner Challenge Trophy (Class 375) Mulraney Cup (Class 380) Colliers Music House Cup (Class 390) COMPETITION CLASSES Under 12 years Class 370 Brass Solo Slow melody 371 Brass Solo Air & varie Under 15 years Class 375 Brass Solo Slow melody. 376 Brass Solo Air & varie (Time limit 9 minutes). 377 Brass Duet Under 19 years Class 380 Brass Solo Slow melody. 381 Brass Solo Air & varie (Time limit 9 minutes). 382 Brass Duet 383 Brass Quartet Open Class 390 Brass Solo Slow melody 391 Brass Solo Air & varie (Time limit 9 minutes) 392 Brass Duet (Time limit 9 minutes) 393 Brass Quartet (Time limit 9 minutes) 27

28 SPEECH & DRAMA To be held at Alexandra Room, Show Place NP Commencement date to be advised Adjudicator: Claire Marsh Morrinsville Convener: Lyn Buxton Ph: SCHOLARSHIPS: All scholarships are awarded for the highest aggregate marks for the classes listed Any competitors who have entered all the necessary classes will automatically be entered for these awards Staples Rodway Supreme Award (Value $225.00) Winner $ Runner-up $ To the competitor awarded the highest aggregate marks, over all the following age group classes. Under 10 years Under 12 years Under 14 years Under 16 years Open Classes 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F, 10G Classes 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E, 12F, 12G Classes 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E, 14F, 14G Classes 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 16F, 16G Classes 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, 18F, 18G TSB Community Trust Award (Value $70.00) To the competitor awarded the highest aggregate marks in classes 16 A / B / C / D / E / G OR 18 A / B / C / D / E./ G Candidates must be 14 years and over and of a sufficiently high standard Any competitors who have entered all the necessary classes will automatically be entered for this award Scholarship Under 10 years - Staples Rodway (Value $60.00) Winner $40.00 Runner-up $20.00 Classes 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D & 10E Scholarship Under 12 years John Yarrow Family Trust (Value $90.00) Winner $60.00 Runner-up $30.00 Classes 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D & 12E Scholarship Under 14 years Judd Opticians (Value $120.00) Winner $80.00 Runner-up $40.00 Classes 14A, 14B, 14 C, 14D & 14E Scholarship Under 16 years John Yarrow Family Trust (Value $150.00) Winner $ Runner-up $ Classes 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D & 16E 28

29 Scholarship Open TBA (Value $180.00) Winner $ Runner-up $ Classes 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D & 18E Mediation NZ Ltd Scholarship (Value $40.00) Winner $ Runner-up $ Classes 16S Christopher Buxton Memorial Scholarship (Value $20.00) Classes 16A, 16F Mr & Mrs J R Penn Scholarship (Value $30.00) Classes 18A, 18F 29

30 TROPHIES Amelia Allen Cup Anne Hunter Challenge Cup Baird Challenge Cup Carla Brown Challenge Cup Winner Class10F Light verse Under 10 years Winner Class 18C - Character sketch - Open Highest aggregate marks in Classes 14E &14F or 16E & 16F Most sincere interpretation of a character from Classes 16C OR 18C ( + $10.00 Book Token) Catherine Murphy Challenge Trophy Winner Class 16C - Character Sketch - Under 16 Coster Challenge Trophy Duthie Trophy Firth Industries Challenge Cup Winner Class 8A - Poem - Under 8 Years Highest mark for Improvisation - Classes 10I, 12I or 14I Highest aggregate marks in Classes 18E, 18G & 18N Gunatunga Trophy Winner Class 16E - Memorised Prose - Under 16 Healy Challenge Cup Highest mark in any solo class other than Oratory or Sight Reading Holyoake cup extract from a play Winner Class 16M - Play extract (2+ people) Over 14 Janet Coote Cup Highest aggregate marks in Classes 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D & 16F Lafferty Challenge Trophy Winner Class 16K - Scripture reading - Under 16 Lyn Stansfield Cup Winner Class 14S - Prepared speech Under 14 Michelle Leuthart Cup Winner Class 16G - Poem by a NZ Author Under 16 Years NP Toastmasters Challenge Cup Winner Class 16S Prepared Speech over 14 years Powell Trophy In recognition of competitive spirit - any age group - not necessarily a winner Ross Hunter Trophy Most promising boy - 12 Years & Under 18 Years Must have entered Poem (A), Prose (E) and Sight Reading (D) in their respective age groups St Joseph s Choir Challenge Trophy Tasman Dental Laboratory Trophy Touche Ross Cup Winner Class 18K - Scripture Reading Open Winner Class 18G - Poem NZ Author Open Most promising boy - Must have entered Poem & Light Verse in their respective age groups Classes 10A & 10F or 12A & 12F Valentine Challenge Cup Winner Class 14C Character Sketch Under 14 30

31 Victoria Holyoake Cup Winner Class 10E Memorised Prose Under 10 Wall Challenge Cup Most sensitive interpretation of a verse work Adjudicators decision Wadsworths Book Centre Cup Winner Class 16L Lyric Poem Under 16 Years ( + London Book Shop $10.00 Book Token) Yarrow Family Trophy Highest mark in a restricted class Classes 10H, 12H & 14H Zoe Holyoake Challenge Cup Highest Aggregate mark in classes 10A, 10B, 10C & 10E PLEASE NOTE ALL RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT OF THIS SYLLABUS Time limits: Unless otherwise stated, items should be no longer than 3 minutes for all classes Under 14 Years and no longer than 4 minutes for classes Over 14 Years Video recording: Private video recording of your own child is permitted provided it does not interfere with the performance Conditions for Original Poem or Verse (Classes 14J or 18J): Compositions must be performed by the author, at the time scheduled. Entries will be adjudicated on quality of composition and performance. Competitors must submit a clear copy of their composition to the Convener (Lyn Buxton, 34 Saxton Road New Plymouth) by 1 st June These will be forwarded to the adjudicator, prior to the start of the competitions. Trophies: Please return all trophies, to Lyn Buxton,34 Saxton Road New Plymouth by 1 st June National Young Performer Award Speech & Drama The New Plymouth Performing Arts Competition Society will be selecting one nominee in the above category if the required standard is attained. (Note: if the NPPACS receives 6 or more entries for nomination the Society may select two nominees if the required standard is attained) The Nominee is responsible for paying part of the entry fee to the National Young Performer of the Year Award Please state clearly on the entry form if you are seeking nomination for the National Young Performer Award. There is an additional cost to the New Plymouth Performing Arts Competition Society of $20.00 when entering this award and this amount must be included with your entry. 31