Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival

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1 Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival A Community Project of The Kiwanis Club of Elmira 2018 OFFICIAL SYLLABUS for Junior & Senior Piano Composition & Arranging Strings Woodwinds Vocal School Bands, Orchestras & Choirs

2 ELMIRA DISTRICT KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 OFFICIAL SYLLABUS A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF ELMIRA INC. COMPETITIONS TO BE HELD APRIL 23 rd TO APRIL 27 th 2018 (APRIL 30 & MAY 1 reserved if needed) Elmira Mennonite Church (58 Church Street West) ** please note the change in location from previous years ENTRY DEADLINE MONDAY JANUARY 29 th, 2018 FINAL CONCERT SATURDAY MAY 5 th, 2018 AT 1:30pm Chairperson: Murray Haight Secretary: Sue Brenner SYLLABUS COMMITTEE: Local teachers working with the Kiwanis Club. Please contact the following person if you have questions regarding understanding the syllabus. PIANO: Erin Coffey studioerin@gmail.com VOICE, ENSEMBLES: Pam Derksen pameladerksen@gmail.com STRINGS, GUITAR, WOODWIND/BRASS: Mildred Freeman Rieder mildredfrieder@gmail.com ADJUDICATORS: Adjudicator information and biographies will be posted on the website when they become available.

3 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS RULES AND REGULATIONS... 4 JUNIOR PIANO SYLLABUS... 9 SENIOR PIANO SYLLABUS VOCAL SYLLABUS STRING/GUITAR SYLLABUS (harp, lute) WOODWIND & BRASS SYLLABUS SCHOOL BANDS, ORCHESTRAS & CHOIRS ENTRY FORMS... 38

4 4 RULES AND REGULATIONS This Music Festival will be known as The Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival and is sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Elmira, Inc. in cooperation with the Elmira Music Teachers Association and members of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association. In submitting his/her entry form, the contestant agrees to all the rules and regulations of the Festival stipulated herein and agrees to be governed by the same. ELIGIBILITY: 1. An Amateur shall be defined as follows when referred to in this Festival: Any Person whose principal means of livelihood is not derived from music 2. All competitive sections and classes in this Festival are open to amateurs only. Noncompetitive adult classes are open to anyone. 3. In all OPEN classes A section refers to Secondary School Students (and those waiting for up to one year to attend Post Secondary school) and B section refers to Contestants beyond Secondary school (Post-Secondary students or adult amateurs working at any Grade level). A section Contestants will be eligible for Scholarships and Trophies and B section Contestants will be eligible for Scholarships only. A Secondary School student is defined as one who has attended high school at any point in the current academic year (September to June), or a student who is between Secondary and Post Secondary studies. 4. Adults and students more than one year past high school graduation should enter Open B or non-competitive graded classes ONLY. 5. The Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival is open only to eligible performers who reside, or attend school, or study music within the following districts, or with a member of the Elmira Music Teachers Association: Townships of Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot, Peel, Arthur, Mornington, Pilkington, West Garafraxa, North Dumfries, or Maryborough; the Towns and Villages within or adjacent to the above described Townships, including Elora, Fergus and Arthur. 6. Students residing or studying outside of the above criteria may enter with the recommendation of a teacher from the Elmira Music Teachers Association or Festival Committee member. 7. School ensembles that are outside of the geographic limits may write a letter of application to the Kiwanis Club requesting to be included for the subsequent year. 8. In classes designated by age, age will be determined as of January In ensemble classes to determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age (example, piano duet with an 11 & 8 year old, 11+8=19 2=9.5, enter in 9 & under class).

5 5 ENTRIES 1. Each Contestant (or teacher, parent/guardian) must sign an entry form declaring that he/she has and will comply with all rules and regulations governing the Festival. Please use the Solo Entry Form at the end of the Syllabus. 2. Only one entry shall be submitted for ensemble (duet, trio and quartet etc) classes and it should include the names and addresses of all Contestants in the group. Please use the Ensemble Entry Form at the end of the Syllabus. 3. School Entries shall be submitted with the prescribed fee. Please use the School Ensemble Entry Form at the end of the Syllabus. 4. All entries must be complete and in writing on the Official Festival Entry Forms and the entry form MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE PRESCRIBED FEE. MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO KIWANIS CLUB OF ELMIRA, INC. Entry fees for 2018 will be $20.00 per class to a maximum of $70.00 per student per discipline for solo entries only. Duets, Trios and Ensembles must be submitted as a separate fee with a separate registration form. All entries are to be mailed to: Sue Brenner 30 First Street West Elmira N3B 1G4 Please call the secretary at after 5:00pm or donandsue@rogers.com to arrange a suitable time to drop off entries. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY ON OR BEFORE MONDAY JANUARY 29 th, NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 5. The Festival Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. 6. Any class in which less than three entries are received may be subject to cancellation, combined with another class or converted to a masterclass. In either case the contestant will be advised and given five days notice in which to enter another class or to withdraw his/her entry. 7. By registering for the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival, the participant or the participant s legal guardian consents to the publishing of the participants name on the festival website, festival media and any of the festival s printed literature. 8. By registering for the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival, the participant or the participant s legal guardian consents to being photographed by an official festival photographer on behalf of the Kiwanis Club during the music festival and to the use of those photos on the festival website, festival media and any of the festival s printed literature. 9. Copies of the Official Syllabus and Entry Forms may be obtained online, for a paper copy please contact Sue Brenner Entry Forms are available on the Kiwanis website:

6 TEST PIECES 1. The PLAYING TIME of all test pieces is VERY IMPORTANT and MUST BE stated on the Entry Form or the entry and fee will be refused. 2. An authentic score must be provided to the Hall Secretary on duty prior to performance, who will deliver it to the adjudicator. It is a violation of the Canadian Copyright Act to copy any portion of music without the authorization from the copyright owner. Participants are strictly forbidden to use photocopies for performances. When music is not memorized a second authentic score of the music to be performed must be presented to the adjudicator. Photocopies are not accepted unless accompanied by a letter from the publisher giving written permission. 2b. The Frederick Harris Music Co., Ltd. is pleased to grant permission to festival, recital and examination participants to photocopy one page from their publications, for the purpose of facilitating a page turn. 2c. Digital downloads should be stamped by the retailer or accompanied by verification of payment online. 2d. Authentic scores include those printed from A cover sheet indicating the score s origin must be included. Page-turners are allowed. Failure to provide proper music will result in adjudication only. 3. On choral and vocal numbers it is allowable to transpose rather than use the original key. 4. It is preferred that true studies, be entered in the Study Classes only, not in other festival categories. 5. All music must be memorized except those exempted by the rules preceding individual sections. Where memorization of music is not required, a page-turner is acceptable. 6. Duets, trios and ensemble performances need NOT be memorized. 7. Repeats, Da Capos and Dal Segnos are at the discretion of the teacher. 8. Contestants may not perform more than one piece in a single class. Exceptions will be made for ensembles (duet, duo, trio, quartet), where one student performs in multiple ensembles with different partner groups. 9. Contestants may enter up to two classes in any section unless stated otherwise. 10. Contestants may not perform the same piece in more than one class. 11. Any Contestant who performs music that is not eligible will receive adjudication only. 12. Contestants, who use music in a class that specifies that the music must be memorized, will receive an adjudication only. 13. Pieces may be selected from current or previous RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabi. In case of discrepancy, refer to current syllabi, with the exception of duets, trios, quartets, popular, church and first or second year of study. 14. Selections in the RCME or CC books where two pieces are played as a unit (ex Bach Preludes & Fugues, Starer Pink & Crimson, two or three movements of Sonata at the Level 9, 10 or ARCT) should be performed as a single entry. 6

7 7 PROGRAMME PROCEDURE & PARTICIPANT CONDUCT The Programme can be found on the website 1. Out of respect for the Secretary and other performers CLASS TIMES WILL NOT BE CHANGED. 2. The Festival Committee will decide on the order in which classes will be taken and the order in which the Contestant is to appear in his/her classes. 3. The Festival Secretary will advise the Contestant s teacher when they will perform each class they have entered and provide a Competition Summary to their Teacher prior to the Festival. Any changes made without consulting the Festival Secretary will result in the Contestant being disqualified from that class. 4. If you are unable to attend your class please call and notify the Secretary as soon as possible at Refunds will not be issued for cancelled classes. 5. Performers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early and observe proper performance etiquette. 6. The use of flash photography is not permitted in the performance halls at any time. The use of cameras and recording devices are up to the discretion of the adjudicator. Please be respectful to the performers and not create distractions that can increase nerves. Before posting on social media please ensure only your own children are recorded, or that permission has been granted from parents/guardians of other students. 7. Contestants must not start their presentation until advised to do so by the Adjudicator. The Adjudicator has the authority to stop any performance at anytime. 8. No practicing will be allowed in the Performance Halls at any time during the Festival. 9. Audiences will NOT be allowed in the performance hall during Sight Reading or Quick Study Classes. 10. Students participating in Sight Reading or Quick Study Classes will be taken by the hall secretary to wait in a separate room while other participants in their class are performing. 11. The composition competitors will be judged on written work only. They may perform the piece if they choose, but must indicate their intent on the Entry Form. The mark for the written work of composition will then be announced but no mark will be given for the performance. 12. The arrangement competitors will be judged in advance for written work and on their performance during the Festival week. The marks will be averaged for an overall mark. ACCOMPANIST 1. The Music Festival Committee WILL NOT provide an Official Accompanist. 2. The Contestant or ensemble MUST BE accompanied by his/her own accompanist. 3. Recorded music is not to be used for accompaniment unless otherwise stated.

8 8 AWARDS 1. The Adjudicator s decision is FINAL in the awarding of all placements and awards including trophies and scholarships. 2. Scholarship winners will be announced at the conclusion of the Festival 3. All contestants will be awarded marks, except in non-competitive classes. 4. Students must perform in at least 2 SOLO classes to qualify for a scholarship, not including Quick Study or Sight Reading. 5. ALL Senior Students for any instrument or voice must also perform in a Sight Reading or Quick Study Class to qualify for a scholarship. Teachers may assist their students in preparation for Quick Study Classes. 6. The Adjudicator may withhold any award at his/her discretion. 7. A scholarship may be withheld or transferred to another class selected by the Adjudicator when, in his or her opinion, none of the performances in competition for a scholarship is up to Scholarship standards. 4. No Contestant may be awarded the same trophy more than two consecutive years. 5. A Contestant may not receive more than one Scholarship in any one year in one Festival section. 6. Trophies and scholarship will only be awarded pending sufficient number of competitors in any given category to merit their distribution. 7. Scholarships will be mailed to the Scholarship winner or music teacher within one month after conclusion of the Festival. 8. The acceptance, limitations and form and assignment of all trophies, scholarships and bursaries will be at the sole discretion of the Festival Committee on the Adjudicator s advice. The Committee will not entertain appeals of the Adjudicator s decisions. 9. Contestants recommended by the Adjudicator for the final concert are expected to perform. MARKS First place winners must have a mark of 80 or more. Second place winners must have a mark of 75 or more. Third place winners must have a mark of 70 or more.

9 9 JUNIOR PIANO SYLLABUS NOTE: Individual students must enter at least two SOLO classes to qualify for scholarships. Please refer to rules and regulations at the front of the syllabus. Selections in the RCME or CC books where two pieces are played as a unit (ex Martellato & Forte-Piano by L Papp) should be performed as a single entry. JUNIOR PIANO AWARDS: Top Junior Pianist Elmira Kinnettes Memorial Trophy and Scholarship Runner Up Junior Pianist Jack Price Memorial Trophy and Scholarship (odd years) Scholarships of Merit to performers chosen by the adjudicator SECTION 10: Baroque Piano Solos (to about 1760) MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 1002 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1004 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1006 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1008 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1010 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1012 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 11: Classical Piano Solos (about ) MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 1102 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1104 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1106 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1108 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1110 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1112 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 12: Romantic Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 1202 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1204 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1206 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1208 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 13: 20th & 21st Century Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED (Repertoire found in the RCM or CC syllabi only, no studies and only popular, jazz, blues etc found in the syllabi) CLASS 1302 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1304 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1306 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1308 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1310 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1312 Grade/Level 5 any age

10 10 SECTION 14: Canadian Composer Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 1401 Pre-Grade/Level (Beginner to Prep A) any age CLASS 1402 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1404 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1406 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1408 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1410 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1412 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 15: Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED (Any classical era: List A, B or C, Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern repertoire found in the RCM or CC syllabi only, no studies and only popular, jazz, blues etc found in the syllabi) CLASS 1501 Pre-Grade/Level (Beginner to Prep A) any age CLASS 1502 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1504 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1506 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1508 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1510 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1512 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 16: Piano Concert Group NOTE: Choose pieces from THREE of the following major historical eras: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern Era. Competitors will be judged on selection of pieces, group arrangement, contrast, etc Test pieces played here may not be used in any other class. CLASS 1601 at least Grade/Level 2 Time Limit: 5 minutes CLASS 1602 at least Grade/Level 3 Time Limit: 5 minutes CLASS 1603 at least Grade/Level 4 Time Limit: 7 minutes CLASS 1604 at least Grade/Level 5 Time Limit: 10 minutes SECTION 17: Piano Etude/Study Solos (Need NOT be memorized) Students may choose to perform 1 or 2 studies; studies must be from Conservatory Study books CLASS 1702 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1704 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1706 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1708 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1710 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1712 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 18: Piano Solos - Non-Competitive (Need NOT be memorized) CLASS 1801 Pre-Grade/Level (Beginner to Prep A) any age CLASS 1802 RCME Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1803 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1804 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1805 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1806 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1807 Grade/Level 5 any age

11 11 SECTION 19: Church/Sacred/Religious Piano Solos (Need NOT be memorized) (Must be a published arrangement, own arrangement not eligible) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER S DISCRETION CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under SECTION 20: Popular Music Piano Solos (Need NOT be memorized) Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Folk, Movie, T.V., Broadway (Must be a published arrangement, own arrangement not eligible) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER S DISCRETION CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under SECTION 21: Popular Classics Piano Solos (Need NOT be memorized) Published Arrangements of well known pieces that are not suitable for the Popular Music Category (ex Pachelbel s Canon in D+) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER S DISCRETION CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under SECTION 22: Piano Duets (Need NOT be memorized) To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age. Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER S DISCRETION CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS 2304 Senior & Junior combination SECTION 24: Piano Trios (Need NOT be memorized) To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age. Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER S DISCRETION CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under

12 12 SECTION 9: Mixed Ensemble Any combination of instruments including or not including piano (excluding piano ensemble) (Need NOT be memorized) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER S DISCRETION (Cross Referenced in Senior Piano, Strings ) Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. Please specify instrumentation on entry form CLASS 9001 Elementary (level of difficulty) any age CLASS 9002 Intermediate any age CLASS 9003 Advanced any age SECTION 26: Quick Study NOTE: Music for this class will be available for pickup in the foyer of Gale Presbyterian Church 48 HOURS before it is to be performed. Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. ONLY the adjudicator and Kiwanis hall monitor will be allowed in the hall with the competitor during the performance. Music Need NOT be memorized. CLASS 2601 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 2602 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 2603 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 2604 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 27: Sight Reading NOTE: Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. CLASS 2701 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 2702 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 2703 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 2704 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 2705 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 28: Composition (Need NOT be memorized) 1. Must be written out (provide one copy for the adjudicator). Give titles, marks of expression, etc 2. Music must be submitted to the secretary one month prior to the start of the Festival. 3. Music will receive adjudication and a mark from the Composition Adjudicator. Please indicate if you wish to perform your composition during the Festival. There is no mark for performance. 4. The fee for this class is an additional $10 (total $30). CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under

13 13 SECTION 29: First Year Instruction (Piano) MUST BE MEMORIZED NOTE: Only one entry in this section CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under SECTION 30: Second Year Instruction (Piano) MUST BE MEMORIZED NOTE: Only one entry in this section CLASS years and under CLASS years and under CLASS years and under

14 38 ENTRY FORMS Please photocopy as many as are needed for your school, family or studio. Please use only one Solo Entry Form per candidate and only one Ensemble Entry Form per group (duet, trio and quartet etc) classes. Please submit a separate the Ensemble Entry Fee separately from solo entry fees. School Bands, Orchestras & Choirs please submit one School Ensemble Entry Form per entry. Include a list of all participants.

15 Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival SOLO ENTRY FORM Entry Deadline: Jan 29, 2018 Mail to: Sue Brenner, 30 First Street West, Elmira, ON, N3B 1G (First Name as it will appear in program) (Last Name as it will appear in program) Address: City: Postal Code: Telephone: Date of Birth: (dd/mm/yy) Age Teacher Name: Teacher Telephone: Teacher Address & Postal Code: Teacher SECTION (44) CLASS (595) INSTRUMENT (Piano) NAME OF CLASS (List A - 12 years & under) DURATION (in minutes) FEE($20) maximum $70 Total Enclosed I am also participating in ensembles (please list class numbers): Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria (see Syllabus p4) Under which section (eligibility page 4) are you registering: section #5 or section #6? If Section #6, give the name of the teacher or Kiwanis Club member whose recommendation you have received The undersigned has read the festival rules herein and in the Syllabus and certifies that the rules governing this entry have been or will be complied with. Parent or Teacher Signature: Permission will be requested during the Festival to release the use of any photos taken for future festival promotion. Please respect copyright rules when performing at the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival. * reminder compositions are due March 23, one month before the start of the Festival.

16 Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival ENSEMBLE ENTRY FORM (one entry per ensemble) Entry Deadline: Jan 29, Mail to: Sue Brenner, 30 First Street West, Elmira, ON, N3B 1G Teacher Name: Teacher Telephone: Teacher Address & Postal Code Section No. CLASS (595) INSTRUMENTATION (2 Pianos) NAME OF CLASS (Piano Quartet 14 years & under) DURATION (in minutes) FEE ($20) Performers: NAME (as it will appear in the program) ADDRESS (including postal code) PHONE NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH (dd/mm/yy) AGE (on Jan 1) To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age (example, piano duet with an 11 & 8 year old, 11+8=19 2=9.5, enter in 9 & under class). Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria (see Syllabus p4) Under which section (eligibility page 4) are you registering: section #5 or section #6? If Section #6, give the name of the teacher or Kiwanis Club mem ber whose recommendation you have received The undersigned has read the festival rules herein and in the Syllabus and certifies that the rules governing this entry have been or will be complied with. Parent or Teacher Signature: Permission will be requested during the Festival to release the use of any photos taken for future festival promotion. Please respect copyright rules when performing at the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival. * reminder compositions are due March 23, one month before the start of the Festival.

17 Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival SCHOOL ENSEMBLE ENTRY FORM (one entry per ensemble) Entry Deadline: Jan 29, Mail to: Sue Brenner, 30 First Street West, Elmira, ON, N3B 1G School Name: Teacher Name: School Address, Phone Number & Postal Code Teacher Section No. ONE CLASS (23) INSTRUMENTATION (Instrumental Band) NAME OF CLASS (Gr 7 Classroom Band) DURATION (in minutes) FEE ($40) Performers: The undersigned has read the festival rules herein and in the Syllabus and certifies that the rules governing this entry have been or will be complied with. Teacher Signature: Permission will be requested during the Festival to release the use of any photos taken for future festival promotion. Please respect copyright rules when performing at the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival.