SECTION
CRITERIA &
RULES OF PARTICIPATION
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Performance
Criteria - Concert Bands
CB1A
Concert Band 1A (previously Secondary
Concert Band A)
Own choice of contrasting
pieces (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is at or above
level 3)
Performance time: Up
to 17 minutes.
CB1B
Concert
Band 1B (previously Secondary Concert Band B)
Own choice of contrasting pieces (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is at level 2 - 2.5)
Performance time: Up
to 13 minutes.
CB1C
Concert
Band 1C (previously Secondary Concert Band C)
Own choice of contrasting pieces (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is up to level 1.5)
Performance time: Up
to 10 minutes.
CB2A
Concert
Band 2A (previously Primary Concert Band A)
3 contrasting pieces (As a
guide the average level of repertoire performed is at or above level 1.5)
Performance time: Up to
10 minutes.
CB2B
Concert
Band 2B (previously Primary Concert Band B)
3 contrasting pieces (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is up to level 1)
Performance time: Up
to 10 minutes.
Performance
Criteria - Strings and Orchestras
SO1A
String
Orchestra 1A (previously Secondary String Orchestra A)
Own choice of contrasting
pieces (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is at or above
level 2.5)
Performance time: Up
to 15 minutes.
SO1B
String
Orchestra 1B (previously Secondary String Orchestra B)
Own choice of contrasting pieces (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is up to level 2)
Performance time: Up
to 12 minutes.
FO1A
Full Orchestra 1A (previously Secondary
Full Orchestra)
Own choice of contrasting pieces (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is at or above level 2.5)
Performance time:
Up to 17 minutes.
FO1B
Full Orchestra 1B (new section)
Own choice of contrasting pieces (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is up to level 2)
Performance time: Up
to 17 minutes.
SO2A
String Orchestra 2A (previously Primary
String Orchestra)
3 contrasting pieces (As a guide the average level of
repertoire performed is at or above level 1.5)
Performance time: Up
to 10 minutes.
SO2B
String Orchestra 2B (new section)
3 contrasting pieces (As a
guide the average level of repertoire performed is level 1)
Performance
Criteria - Choral
VE1A Vocal
Ensemble 1A (previously Secondary
Vocal Ensemble)
7 plus members, own choice
of 2 contrasting songs. This section is not designed specifically for
small choirs, but for small groups of accomplished singers. A school’s main choir should be in a CH section.
Performance time: Up
to 7 minutes.
CH1A
Choral 1A (previously Secondary
Choir A)
3 contrasting songs with one in at least three parts:
Performance time: Up
to 10 minutes.
CH1B
Choral
1B (previously Secondary Choir B)
Own choice of 3 contrasting songs:
Performance time: Up
to 10 minutes.
VE2A
Vocal Ensemble (previously Primary
Vocal Group)
7 plus members, 2
contrasting songs: This section is
not designed specifically for small choirs, but for small groups of accomplished
singers. A school’s main choir
should be in a CH section.
Performance time:
Up to 6 minutes.
CH2A Choral 2A (previously
Primary Choir A)
2 contrasting songs, both must be in parts.
The performance may or may not include choralography.
Performance time: Up to 7 minutes.
CH2B Choral 2B (previously
Primary Choir B)
2 contrasting songs, at least one must be in parts. The performance may or may not include choralography.
Performance time: Up to 6 minutes.
CH2C Choral
2C (New Section in 2007)
2 contrasting songs, both must be in unison. The performance may or may not include choralography.
Performance time: Up to 6 minutes
Performance
Criteria - Jazz Bands
JB1A
Jazz
Band 1A (previously Secondary Jazz Ensemble A)
3 contrasting pieces (As a
guide the average level of repertoire performed is at or above level 2.5)
(May include a vocalist)
Performance time: Up
to 15 minutes.
JB1B
Jazz
Band 1B (previously Secondary Jazz Ensemble B)
3 contrasting pieces (As a
guide the average level of repertoire performed up to level 2)
(May include a vocalist)
Performance time: Up
to 13 minutes.
JB1C
Jazz
Band 1C (previously Secondary Jazz Ensemble C)
3 contrasting pieces (As a
guide the average level of repertoire performed is at or above level 1 – 2)
(May include a vocalist)
Performance time: Up to 10 minutes.
JB2A
Jazz Band 2A
3
contrasting pieces: (Open to all
levels) (May include a vocalist)
Performance
time: Up to 10 minutes.
Performance
Criteria – Instrumental Ensembles
IE1A
Instrumental
Ensemble 1A (previously Secondary Instrumental Ensemble A)
Wind/string/brass players -
7 plus members (Please check Rules of Participation No. 7).
Own choice of contrasting pieces (As a guide the average level of
repertoire performed is at or above level 2.5)
Performance time: Up
to 10 minutes.
IE1B
Instrumental Ensemble 1B (previously Secondary Instrumental Ensemble B)
Wind/string/brass players -
7 plus members (Please check Rules of Participation No. 7). Own choice of contrasting pieces (As a guide the average
level of repertoire performed is up to level 2)
Performance time: Up
to 10 minutes.
PE1A
Percussion
Ensemble 1A (previously Secondary Percussion Ensemble)
7 plus members:
(Please check Rules of Participation No. 7).
Own choice of contrasting pieces (As a guide the average level of
repertoire performed is at or above level 2.5) May only include electric rhythm
section instruments (i.e. Bass Guitar/Keyboard, etc) if written in original
score.
Performance time: Up
to 10 minutes.
PE1B
Percussion
Ensemble 1B
7 plus members:
(Please check Rules of Participation No. 7) Own choice of contrasting
pieces. (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is up to
level 2) May only include electric
rhythm section instruments (i.e. Bass Guitar/Keyboard, etc) if written in
original score. Performance time: Up
to 10 minutes.
GE1A
Guitar
Ensemble 1A
7 plus members:
(Please check Rules of Participation No. 7) Own choice of contrasting
pieces (As a guide the average level of repertoire performed is at or above
level 2.5). Performance time:
Up to 10 minutes.
GE1B
Guitar
Ensemble 1B
7 plus members: (Please
check Rules of Participation No. 7) Own choice of contrasting pieces (As a guide
the average level of repertoire performed is up to level 2).
Performance time: Up to 10 minutes.
IE2A Instrumental
Ensemble 2A (with NO Percussion)
(previously Primary Instrumental Ensemble)
Any instrument grouping of
7 plus members (Please check Rules of Participation No. 7). 2 or 3 contrasting pieces. (Open to all levels)
Performance time: Up to 6 minutes.
PE2A Percussion
Ensemble 2A (New Section)
7 plus members:
(Please check rules of Participation No. 7)
Own
choice of contrasting pieces. (Open to all levels within the age category)
May only include electric rhythm section instruments (i.e. Bass
Guitar/Keyboard, etc) if written in original score.
Performance time: Up to 6 minutes.
Rules of Participation
1. Performance times as indicated for each section must be strictly adhered to. Change-over times between performances of 2 to 5 minutes are programmed into the schedule.
2. The performance of works by Australian composers is strongly encouraged.
3. No set pieces will be required for any section. Consideration will be given to the standard of the music chosen, its appropriateness to the group and to the variety and balance of the program.
4. Members of a performing ensemble/choir must be students currently attending the school entered and should be regular members of that group. Any variation to this must be in writing to the Festival Coordinator. Choral and string ensembles will be allowed a non-student piano accompanist but not for Section SO1A.
5. Students may not perform on the same instrument in A and B or C sections of an ensemble type. (Eg Concert Band A, B or C or Choral A and B, etc).
6. While schools are permitted more than one entry in a section, no student is allowed to play the same instrument more than once within a section.
7. The intent of the instrumental ensembles is to provide a place for larger ensembles within a particular family (such as Clarinet Choir, Brass Ensemble, etc) not for small chamber groups (Quintets, Trios etc.). Mixed ensembles should be performing music written for specific chamber instrumentation, not just band music. If your instrumental ensemble doesn’t have the minimum number of performers, you may contact the QCMF Coordinator to see if you can be considered for entry.
8. All performances will be graded toward criteria, with successful performances receiving Gold, Silver or Bronze rating. It is possible that more than one entry within a section could receive a particular award level, while it is also possible that no performance within a section will qualify for one of the award levels.
9. One original copy of all scores must be submitted to the Festival Secretary, located in the foyer of the appropriate venue upon arrival. Any changes to instrumentation from what the score suggest should be indicated at the front of the score for the adjudicator's consideration. (NOTE: Some adjudicators may mark up your score for your further attention).
10. An adjudication package consisting of the submitted score, adjudication comments and a tape recording will be available immediately upon the completion of the section. Please arrange for collection of this package from the Festival Secretary's desk.
11. No equipment is supplied by the Festival for use in the warm-up rooms. Choral groups will have a basic keyboard supplied in the warm up room for sections performing at St James Church or School Hall (Sat/Sun).
12. Groups must be in allocated areas at the specified times. Warm-up areas are clearly marked. In consideration of others performing, students must be extremely quiet in the final waiting area and respond promptly to backstage crew requests.
13 In fairness to performers and adjudicators, no one is permitted to enter or leave the performance hall during a performance.
14. No food or drink is permitted in any performance venue at Villanova College or St James’ Church or in any of the warm-up areas supplied by the Festival.
15.
Security Issues:
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Students
are not permitted in the backstage and warm-up areas unless required for a
performance.
Ø
Adult
supervision of your students is your responsibility at all times.
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Please
instruct your participants that it is advised that valuables never be left
unattended at any time.