CHORAL

Discipline Rep: TBA (Marilyn Wiwcharuk at present - 250-374-3491 - momwiwch@hotmail.com)

READ CAREFULLY TO NOTE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FROM FORMER YEARS

CHORAL RULES: - Note: See also General Rules at the front of the Syllabus
1. WARM UP TIMES AT PERFORMANCE VENUES WILL BE ASSIGNED BY KFPA - MAXIMUM 15 MINUTES.
     - all Choirs MUST adhere to assigned warm up times
     - Time assignments will be noted on returned competitive participant cards.
     - Admission to performance venue shall occur no earlier than 45 minutes prior to start of competitive choral evening
2. LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY.  PRE-RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENT IS NOT PERMITTED.
3. All competitive chorus and choral societies MUST SUBMIT selection ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 15TH to:
                    KAMLOOPS FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
                    BOX 162,
                    KAMLOOPS, B.C.  V2C 5K6
                    ATTENTION: Marilyn Wiwcharuk, CHORAL REPRESENTATIVE

CHORAL INFORMATION
     Any Choral group meeting the respective requirements as listed below may be recommended by the adjudicator into the next (Provincial) level of competition provided an adequate standard of performance has been attained.  While performance at the local festival is live, the subsequent competitions/adjudication will be based on an audiotape recording of the two selections. At the Provincial level a choral adjudicator shall hear all tapes and select the choirs, which will represent B.C. at the National level.  The winning tapes will be submitted to the National competition by the Provincial Coordinator.  Two appointed judges will hear tapes from all provinces and the winners of the five trophy competitions will then be notified.
     Due to financial reasons, taping of the competitive performances on site may not be feasible.  However, if a choral group has met the respective requirements and is recommended to the next level of competition by the adjudicator, it's performance will be taped as per Rule #6, B.C.A.P.A.F  Syllabus. Taping 'should be done within three weeks, with the same choir, conductor, accompanist and accompaniment as in the original performance."

*NOTE: Choirs submitting tapes to the Provincial Level of competitions must perform the same selections on which they were recommended by the adjudicator at the local level.

NATIONAL COMPETITION: CHORAL CLASSES:

Class 8 - HONOURABLE BARBARA A. HAGERMAN - The Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group of 13 or more singers, the majority of whom are 19 years and over.  Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts.  Only one of the selections may be a folk song.  Brief solo passages are allowed.

Class 9 - CITY OF LINCOLN  - The City of Lincoln Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community choral group of 13 or more male singers. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folk song. Brief solo passages are allowed.

Class 10 - GEORGE S. MATHIESON -   The George S. mathieson Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community choral group of 13 or more singers, aged 19 years and under as of december 31st prior to the National Festival.  Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts.  Only one of the two selections may be a folk song.  Brief solo passages are allowed.

Class 11 - PAUL J. BOURRET - The Paul J. Bourret Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group from a single school, of 13 or more singers, aged 19 years and under. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folk song.  Brief solo passages are allowed.

Class 12 - RICHARD W. COOKE - The Richard W. Cooke Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community ensemble of 8-12 singers with no age limitations.  Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts and one of which must be a madrigal.  Brief Solo passages are allowed.  Contemporary madrigals will be accepted.

Class 13 - DR. AND MRS. J.F.K. ENGLISH - The Dr. & Ms. J.F.K. English Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community choral group of 13 or more singers, aged 16 years and under as of December 31st prior to the National Festival.  Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years.  Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.

Class 14 - DAVID OUCHTERLONY - The David Ouchterlony Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group, from a single school, of 13 or more singers, aged 16 years and under as of December 31st prior to the National Festival.  Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years.  Competition is based on the total perfomance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folk song.  Brief solo passages are allowed.

Class 15- MARGARET WHARTON MEMORIAL - The Margaret Wharton Memorial Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community choral group of 13 or more singers, aged 12 years and under as of December 31st prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. Only one of the selections may be a folk song.   Brief solo passages are allowed.

Class 16 - FLORINE DESPRES (new) - The Sister Florine Despres Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance of a choral group, from a single school of 13 or more singers, aged 12 years and under as of December 31st prior to the National Festival.  Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years.  Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. Only one of the selections may be a folk song. Brief solo passages are allowed.

Class 17 - BARBARA CLARK (new) - The Barbara Clark Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group of 13 or more singers, aged 25 years or under as of December 31st prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age lilmit by no more than two (2) years. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrastinng selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the selections may be a folk song. Brief solo passages are allowed.

REMEMBER: THE USE OF ILLEGALLY COPIED MUSIC BY ANY MEANS WILL RESULT IN                                DISQUALIFICATION

 

SMALL ENSEMBLE
    Fee $30.00, Two contrasting selections - own choice, 5-12 voices
            See Choral Rules #1, #2 & #3, plus Choral Information.

           
CHOIRS & CHORAL SOCIETIES:
            Two contrasting selections - Own choice.
            See Choral Rules #1, #2, & #3 plus Choral Information.

           BARBER SHOP - OPEN - Fee  $35.00, Male or Female, Quartet or Chorus
           CHORAL SOCIETY - OPEN - Fee  $35.00,  25 voices or less
           CHORAL SOCIETY - OPEN  - Fee  $35.00,  More than 25 voices
            FEMALE CHORUS - OPEN - Fee  $35.00,  Any size
            MALE CHORUS - OPEN - Fee  $35.00,  Any size. Including men and/or boys
            MADRIGAL CHOIR - Fee  $35.00
            CHOIR FOR YOUNG VOICES - Fee  $30.00, 10 years & under.  Open to any group
           CHOIR FOR YOUNG VOICES. - Fee  $30.00, 14 years and under.  Open to any group
            CHOIR FOR YOUNG VOICES - Fee  $30.00, 19 years & under.  Open to any group
            SENIOR CITIZENS CHOIR - Fee  $30.00, Mixed voices, any size
            NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES - Fee $20.00           

 

ALL SCHOOL GROUPS MUST HAVE DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR PRESENT AT PERFORMANCE
Live Accompaniment only

  NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES............................Fee $20.00      

            ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIRS, Two contrasting selections - Own choice
            ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENSEMBLE, Two contrasting selections - Own choice - 5-12 voices
            FAMILY MUSIC - OPEN 
                        This class is provided to foster music in the home and is open to two or more family members of one family. The group may chose own                         selections.  Accompanist MUST be a member of the family. Performance time MUST NOT EXCEED 10 MINUTES.
            COMMUNITY MUSIC - OPEN 
                       This class is provided to foster music in the community and is  open to two or more members. The group may choose its own                                            selections.  Performance time MUST NOT EXCEED 10 MINUTES.