Mòd Ionadail Dhùn Èideann Edinburgh Local Mod 2016 SYLLABUS Dihaoine 22 & Disathairne 23 Giblean Friday 22 & Saturday 23 April 2016 Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, 139 Rathad Bonnington, EH6 5NQ Parkside Primary School, 139 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh agus/and Sgoil Phàirc Pilrig, Ceàrn Balfour, EH6 5NQ Pilrig Park School, Balfour Place, Edinburgh ********* Tiocaid fad - 3 (le prògram) Clann an-asgaidh Adult Ticket - 3 (includes programme) Children free All entries by Friday 18th March 2016* to: Mairi Rogers 17 Silverknowes Road Edinburgh EH4 5LH Email: localmodedinburgh@gmail.com *Film entries by 25th March 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS 3 VOCAL MUSIC SECTION 5 CHORAL MUSIC SECTION 5 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SECTION 5 ACCORDION MUSIC SECTION 5 CLARSACH SECTION 6 PIPING SECTION 6 FIDDLE SECTION 6 ORAL SECTION 7 LITERARY SECTION 7 ART / MEDIA SECTION 7 MÒD IONADAIL DHÙN ÈIDEANN 2016 T SHIRTS 8 WEBSITE 8 GET INVOLVED 8 EDINBURGH LOCAL MOD 2016 - NOTES FOR ENTRIES 8 LOCAL MOD COMMITTEE 9
GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. Competitors should complete the enclosed Entry Form and return it with the appropriate Entry Fee(s) no later than Friday 18 th March 2016. Entries received after this date will not be accepted, except as follows: Entries in Short Film Competitions 98 & 99 must be received by 25 th March for judging. The results will be published or announced at the Local Mod on Saturday 23 rd April. 2. Entry Fees per competition (please note exceptions per note 21 below) Individuals and Duets 1.50 per entry Groups of 3 9 3 per group All Choirs and groups of 10 or more 5 per group 3. All written, spoken, instrumental and sung material must be in the Gaelic language, and should reflect Gaelic culture and tradition. 4. All competitions are of Own Choice materials (unless otherwise stated) and are open to all participants within the specified age groups. Competitors must be in the appropriate age group on the days of the local Mod. 5. The name of each piece should be included on the entry form with the exception of piping and accordion competitions. 6. All competitions will be judged and graded on overall presentation by the adjudicator(s). Only the first three places in each competition will be identified, but all competitors will receive an adjudication (with the exception of Competition 34 and the Literary Competitions see rule 14). Results and adjudication sheets for the competitions will be available from the Mod Office as soon as possible after the end of each competition. The adjudicators' decision is final. 7. Competitors should appear in the order shown in the Mod Programme. As this may not always be possible, the Local Mod Committee reserves the right to vary the order at their discretion. 8. The Committee reserves the right not to run a competition in the event that insufficient entries are received. The decision of the Committee shall be final. 9. No solo / self-accompanied singing or solo instrumental (except piping) should exceed five minutes per performance. No reading / recitation / conversation / story should exceed five minutes in delivery. 10. a) Vocal, Oral, Choral & Clarsach Competitions: All competitors must detail the name of their performance piece(s) on the entry form. If a competitor is performing a piece prescribed by An Comunn Gàidhealach (ACG) as detailed in the ACG booklets pertaining to either the previous or following October s National Mod Competitions, no music/words need to be submitted. However, where the competitor is performing a different, own choice piece, two copies of the music and/or the words must be submitted with the entry form. b) Accordion, Fiddle, Piping, Chanter and Group Ceilidh Competitions: Competitors may submit a copy of the music to the adjudicators on the day if they so wish, but are not obliged to do so. c) Competitors should enter competitions at their level of ability tutors may be able to give guidance on this. 11. No competitor shall sing the same song, recite the same poem or play the same tune in any two competitions (except in the piping competitions 50-57). 12. Competitors must sing unaccompanied, except in Competitions 30, 31, 34, and 48. 13. In competitions 30 and 31 it is not permitted to play clarsach.
14. In Competition 34 groups of 2 or more children aged under 18 may perform one entirely instrumental tune/set of tunes OR one accompanied Gaelic song/set of puirt-a-beul not exceeding 4 minutes duration. Each performer may only enter in one group. At the end of the competition an award will be made for the most enjoyable performance. No individual adjudications will be given. 15. In competition 49 the competitor should play one original composition. 16. In Competitions 99 and 100, entrants should prepare a short multi-media presentation/film/radio programme in Gaelic no longer than 10 minutes. Only children (up to a maximum of six) can be involved in all aspects of production. DVD/tape and list of participants must be submitted by Friday 25 th March 2016. 17. Competitions 80-82 (Conversation) are on any topic of child s choosing but the topic choice must be noted on entry form and submitted by 18 th March. 18. Competitions 84-86 are the telling of a story, composed by the competitor. It will be recited from memory on the day. 19. Competitors cannot compete in both chanter and piping competitions. Competitors can only enter one chanter competition. 20. Competitors are not permitted to consult books or copies of sung or recited material during performances. 21. No entry fee will be applicable for Literary Competitions 90-98 or for the Design a T-shirt Competition 101. 22. Prize-winners will be expected to perform at a subsequent Mod Concert if one is arranged. 23. Prize winners should have trophies engraved at their own expense. All trophies will remain the property of An Comunn Gàidhealach (Meur Dhùn Èideann). Trophy winners will be responsible for the safekeeping and return of trophies when requested the following year. Please Note: All your children have worked extremely hard preparing for Mod day, so to support them we ask that spectators in general and parents with very young children in particular are considerate to all competitors when listening to competitions. It is unfair to competitors if they are distracted by noise after all their hard work preparing for the Mod. Please remember that it is not permitted to enter or leave a competition room during a performance.
VOCAL MUSIC SECTION 1. Solo Singing Mixed (Fluent: Age 5-6) One song 2. Solo Singing Mixed (Fluent: Age 7-8) One song 3. Solo Singing Girls (Fluent: Age 9-10) One song 4. Solo Singing Girls (Fluent: Age 11-12) One song 5. Solo Singing Boys (Fluent: Age 9-10) One song 6. Solo Singing Boys (Fluent: Age 11-12) One song 7. Solo Singing Mixed (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One song 8. Solo Singing Mixed (Learners: Age 9-12) One song 9. Solo Singing Mixed (Learners: Secondary pupils) One song 10. Solo Singing Traditional Style (Fluent: Primary pupils) One song 11. Solo Singing Traditional Style (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One song 12. Solo Singing Traditional Style (Learners: Primary pupils) One song 13. Solo Singing Traditional Style (Learners: Secondary pupils) One song 14. Action song (Fluent: Pre-school group) One song 15. Action song (Fluent: Primary group) One song 16. Action song (Learners: Pre-school group) One song 17. Action song (Learners: Primary group) One song 18. Duet (Two part harmony) (Fluent: Primary pupils) One song 19. Duet (Two part harmony) (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One song CHORAL MUSIC SECTION 20. Unison singing (Fluent: Primary pupils) Two songs 21. Two-part harmony (Fluent: Primary pupils) Two songs 22. Puirt-a-beul (Fluent: Primary pupils) Strathspey & Reel 23. Unison singing (Learners: Primary pupils) Two songs 24. Two-part harmony (Learners: Primary pupils) Two songs 25. Puirt-a-beul (Learners: Primary pupils) Strathspey & Reel INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SECTION 30. Self accompaniment of own choice song with any instrument (except (Fluent: Primary pupils) One song clarsach) 31. Self accompaniment of own choice song with any instrument (except (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One song clarsach) 34. Group Ceilidh (Open 5-18) One tune / set of tunes or One song / set of Puirt a beul ACCORDION MUSIC SECTION 35. Solo Accordion (Under 10) Own Choice, One tune 36. Solo Accordion (Under 13) Own Choice, One tune 37. Solo Accordion (Under 16) Own Choice, Two tunes 38. Solo Accordion (Under 19) Own Choice March, Strathspey and Reel
CLARSACH SECTION 40. Clarsach Individual (Introductory Beginners) One tune 41. Clarsach Individual (Elementary Grade 1) One tune 42. Clarsach Individual (Intermediate 1 Grade 2) One tune 43. Clarsach Individual (Intermediate 2 Grade 3) One tune 44. Clarsach Individual (Advanced Grade 4 and up) One tune 45. Clarsach Duet (Under 13 years) One tune 46. Clarsach Duet (13 19 years) One tune 47. Clarsach Ensemble (Open) Performance to last no longer than 4 minutes 48. Self accompaniment of own choice song with clarsach (Open) One song 49. Clarsach - Individual (Open) One short original composition PIPING SECTION 50. Chanter (Under 11 years) Own choice March 51. Chanter (Under 12 years) Own choice March 52. Chanter (Under 13 years) Own choice March 53. Bagpipes (Under 13 years) Own choice March (4pts) 54. Bagpipes (Under 15 years) Own choice M, S & R 55. Bagpipes (Under 18 years) Own choice M, S & R 56. Bagpipes (Under 15 years) Own choice Pìobaireachd 57. Bagpipes (Under 18 years) Own choice Pìobaireachd FIDDLE SECTION 60. Fiddle (Age 5 6) Own choice Slow Gaelic Air 61. Fiddle (Age 7 8) Own choice Slow Gaelic Air 62. Fiddle (Age 9 12) Own choice Slow Gaelic Air and March 63. Fiddle (Age 13 15) Own choice Slow Gaelic Air and MSR 64. Fiddle (Age 16 18) Own choice Slow Gaelic Air and MSR 65. Fiddle Duet (Open) Own choice performance no longer than 5 minutes ORAL SECTION *All Solo competitions except Competitions 76 and 77 - Group Recitation* 70. Poetry Recitation (Fluent: Age 5-6) One poem 71. Poetry Recitation (Fluent: Age 7-8) One poem 72. Poetry Recitation (Fluent: Age 9-12) One poem 73. Poetry Recitation (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One poem 74. Poetry Recitation (Learners: Age 9-12) One poem 75. Poetry Recitation (Learners: Secondary pupils) One poem 76.* Group Recitation (Fluent: Primary pupils) One poem 77.* Group Recitation (Learners: Primary pupils) One poem *Maximum of 6 participants in each group. Must not exceed 5 minutes
ORAL SECTION (continued) 78. Bible reading (Primary pupils) Unseen passage 79. Bible reading (Secondary pupils) Unseen passage 80. Conversation (Fluent: Age 5-8) Own choice subject 81. Conversation (Fluent: Age 9-12) Own choice subject 82. Conversation (Fluent: Secondary pupils) Own choice subject 83. Oral Presentation (Learners: Primary pupils) Own choice subject 84. Storytelling (Fluent: Age 5-8) Own composition 85. Storytelling (Fluent: Age 9-12) Own composition 86. Storytelling (Fluent: Secondary pupils) Own composition LITERARY SECTION * Written in advance of Mod and submitted by 18 th March 2016* 90. Bàrdachd (Age 5-8) Own composition 91. Bàrdachd (Age 9-12) Own composition 92. Bàrdachd (Secondary pupils) Own composition 93. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Age 5-8) Own composition Write a short piece on Ma bha àite san t-saoghal a rachadh tu air saor-làithean, càite rachadh tu is carson? Maximum 100 words 94. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Age 9-12) Own composition Write a short piece on Ma bha àite san t-saoghal a rachadh tu air saor-làithean, càite rachadh tu is carson? Maximum 250 words 95. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Secondary pupils S1) Own composition Write a short piece on Cha dìochuimhnich mi an latha ud gu bràth Maximum 500 words 96. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Secondary pupils S2) Own composition Write a short piece on Coma leam na chanas iad tha mi ceart! Maximum 500 words 97. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Secondary pupils S3) Own composition Write a short piece on Chan fhaighear math gun dragh Maximum 500 words 98. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Secondary pupils S4 to S6) Own composition Write a short piece on An t-slighe fhada Maximum 500 words ART / MEDIA SECTION * Completed in advance of the Mod and submitted by 25 th March 2016, unless otherwise stated* 99. Short Media Presentation in Gaelic (Rule 16) (Primary pupils - Open) Own choice subject 100. Short Media Presentation in Gaelic (Secondary pupils - Open) Own choice subject (See rule 16) 101. Design a T-shirt (Primary & Secondary pupils) Entries by 12 th February 2016 on separate entry form. Winning design will be printed on the local Mod T-shirt 2016. The judges are Sheila MacLean and Gill Tyson. Prizes will be presented at the local Mod. End of Syllabus
Mòd Ionadail Dhùn Èideann 2016 T Shirts The winning design will be printed on the T-shirt for the local Mod 2016. T-shirts cannot be purchased at the Mod. If you would like to order T-shirts, please order them in advance using the separate order form. These can be downloaded from the website. A sample T-shirt will be available in Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce and can be viewed on our website. Many children wear their t-shirts on the day of the Mod. Website Please have a look at our website for more information regarding the Edinburgh Local Mod. The syllabus and entry form are available for download and you will be able to view the winning design of the T-shirt competition. The results of the 2015 Edinburgh Local Mod and previous mods are also available. www.modionadaildhuneideann.co.uk www.edinburghlocalmod.co.uk Get involved If you would like to become more involved in the organisation of any aspect of the Edinburgh Local Mod we would like to hear from you. We are grateful to the volunteers we have already but we really need more. Please contact any of the Committee if you think you can help in any small way. Last year we had at least 60 volunteers doing specific tasks on Mod day and more would be wonderful. We'd also like to hear from you or your company if you can donate a prize / trophy or a raffle prize. Edinburgh Local Mod 2016 - Notes for Entries The Edinburgh Local Mod is an annual celebration of Gaelic music and culture for children. It is organised by the local branch of An Comunn Gàidhealach. A list of all competitions and rules is provided in this Syllabus. The closing dates for entries - Friday 18 th and 25 th March 2016 are final. This is vital to give the organisers the opportunity to timetable competitions and prepare the programme, along with other administrative tasks that make the Mod run smoothly. Parents are asked to ensure that entry forms with fees (cash/cheque) and any attachments are in a sealed envelope when handed in to Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce. Otherwise, please send entry forms, fees and attachments to Mairi Rogers, 17 Silverknowes Road, Edinburgh, EH4 5LG. Please do not send cash through the post and ensure full postage is paid Competitors should bring their own instruments as none will be provided. The Literary Competitions (90-96) are written in advance of the Mod and submitted with entry form by 18 th March for adjudication. Entries for Competitions 98 & 99 must be submitted by Friday 25 th March 2016. Results of all competitions adjudicated prior to the Mod will be announced at the Mod.
Parents/carers should be aware that on the days of the Mod there may be some unavoidable delays. This is because various competitions will be running at the same time and it may be that children cannot be where they are supposed to be at the required time. It s best to go with the flow to ensure an enjoyable day! Spectators in general and parents with very young children in particular are asked to be considerate to all competitors when listening to competitions. It is unfair to competitors if they are distracted by noise after all their hard work preparing for the Mod. Please remember that it is not permitted to enter or leave a competition room during a performance. * All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times* Local Mod Committee Mairi Rogers, Ian MacDonald, Joseph Wright, Sineag MacIntyre, Judith Macdonald, Carrie-Anne Gibb, Marion Buchanan, Catarina Penalosa, Claire MacPherson, Elizabeth Macaskill