CHORAL - PROVINCIAL QUALIFYING CLASSES
CHORAL - PROVINCIAL QUALIFYING CLASSES
Provincial Choral Classes:
CLASS 8 - HONOURABLE BARBARA A. HAGERMAN PLAQUE & AWARD
The Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community 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 AWARD PLAQUE & AWARD
The City of Lincoln Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a 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 folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
CLASS 10 - GEORGE S. MATHIESON PLAQUE & AWARD
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 31 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 11 - PAUL J. BOURRET PLAQUE & AWARD
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 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 folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
CLASS 12 - RICHARD W. COOKE PLAQUE & AWARD
The Richard W. Cooke Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community ensemble of 8 to 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 & MRS. J.F.K. ENGLISH PLAQUE & AWARD
The Dr. & Mrs. 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 31 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 PLAQUE & AWARD
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 and under as of December 31 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 two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
CLASS 15 - MARGARET WHARTON MEMORIAL PLAQUE & AWARD
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 31 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 two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
CLASS 16 - SISTER FLORINE DÉSPRES PLAQUE & AWARD
The Margaret Wharton Memorial Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a school choral group of 13 or more singers, aged 12 years and under as of December 31 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 two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
CLASS 17 - THE BARBARA CLARK PLAQUE & AWARD
The Barbara Clark Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community choral group of 13 or more singers, the majority of whom are 25 years and under. 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 selections may be a folk song. Brief solo passages are allowed.
Provincial Qualifying Classes have been established to be consistent with the Regulations at the Provincial Level. Representative to the Provincial Level may be chosen, at the adjudicator's discretion, from the following classes.
C022 & C023 - The Honorable Barbara A Hagerman Plaque and Award (Class 8)
C024, C120, C121. C122 & C123 The City of Lincoln Plaque and Award (Class 9)
C087, C088 - The George S. Mathieson Plaque and Award (Class 10)
C132 & C143 - Paul Bourret Plaque and Award (Class 11)
C200 - Qualifying for The Richard W. Cooke Plaque and Award (Class 12)
C021 - The Dr. and Mrs. J.F.K. English Choral Plaque and Award (Class 13)
C121, C130 & C141 - Dr. David Ouchterlony Plaque and Award (Class 14)
C020 - The Margaret Wharton Memorial Plaque and Award (Class 15)
C080 - Sister Déspres Plaque and Award (Class 16)
C089 - The Barbara Clark Plaque and Award (Class 17)
Competitors are encouraged to enter these classes whether or not they are considering competition at the Provincial level. Regulations for National Choral Classes are available at the Festival Office or on-line at www.omfa.info
CHORAL ENSEMBLE - CHORUS
NOTE: See Rules 3, 13, 23, 24. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C020 - JUNIOR CHOIR 12 years & under (P) $52.00
13 or more singers, aged 12 years and under as of December 31 prior to the current festival year. Own selection of two contrasting pieces, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. One of the two selections may be a folk song. Brief solo passages are allowed. Up to five percent (5%) of choir membership may exceed the age limit by no more than two (2) years. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C021 - JUNIOR COMMUNITY CHOIR - 16 years & under (P) $52.00
13 or more singers, aged 16 years and under as of December 31 prior to the current festival year. Own selection of two contrasting pieces, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. One of the two selections may be a folk song. Brief solo passages are allowed. Up to five percent (5%) of choir membership may exceed the age limit by no more than two (2) years.
C022 - S.A.T.B. OPEN (P) $52.00
Choral Group of 13 or more singers, the majority of whom are 19 years and over. Own selection of two contrasting pieces, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. One of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
C023 - S.S.A. OPEN (P) $52.00
Choral Group of 13 or more singers, the majority of whom are 19 years and over. Own selection of two contrasting pieces, 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.
C024 - CHORAL GROUP - MALE VOICES (P) $52.00
Community choir of 13 or more male voices. Own selection of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. One of the two selections may be a folk song. Brief solo passages are allowed.
SACRED CHOIRS
Open to Church choirs only. All competitors must perform as a church choir on a regular basis. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C025 - S.A.T.B SENIOR CHURCH CHOIRS $52.00
Own selection of two contrasting pieces of sacred music. Time limit 10 minutes.
C026 - THE ANGLICAN OFFICE, JUNIOR, 16 years & under (T) $52.00
Evensong from O Lord, Open Though Our Lips, to end of third collect including the Psalm (own selection, not exceeding 12 verses), omitting the Creed and Nunc Dimitties. Settings and responses of own choice.
C027 - THE ANGLICAN OFFICE, OPEN $52.00
Evensong from O Lord, Open Though Our Lips, to end of third collect including the Psalm (own selection, not exceeding 12 verses), omitting the Creed and Nunc Dimitties. Settings and responses of own choice.
C030 - CHURCH CHOIRS $52.00
A non-competitive class open to church choirs of all denominations performing excerpts of their own liturgy. Time limit 8 minutes.
C031 - JUNIOR CHURCH CHOIR - 16 years & under (T) $52.00
Own selection of two contrasting pieces of sacred music. Time limit 10 minutes.
C032 - INTERMEDIATE CHURCH CHOIR - 18 years & under $52.00
Own selection of two contrasting pieces of sacred music. Time limit 10 minutes.
CHORAL ENSEMBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHORUS
NOTES: (See Rules 13,23,24)The following rules apply to school choirs entered in Classes C070 to C072
l. Pupils in any entry must come from the same school.
2. Pupils may be taken from any number of classes in the same school but must be from the grade designated.
3. Choirs must consist of not fewer than 15 (except for Kindergarten).
4. English test pieces have been selected for Classes C070 to C072.
Choirs are to sing the English test pieces AND an "own selection." French choirs may sing two "own selections" if preferred.
NOTE: CLASSES C070 TO C072 are NON-COMPETITIVE; an adjudication will be given but no mark.
The Kiwanis Music Festival, National Capital Region is offering a workshop approach to classes C070 to C072. Bring your young singers to experience the joy of singing together in one massed choir piece that all learn. In addition your group will perform one of your own choice for the other groups. A clinician will make general comments and workshop the massed choir piece with all. A true in-service experience for singers and teacher. Both the massed choir piece and the own selection piece must be performed by each choir
C070 - PRIMARY (Grades Kindergarten - Grade 3) - NON-COMPEITIVE $46.00
Massed Choir Piece: Catch a Little Sunbeam, John Simituk Leslie 1189 - Unison
AND own selection unison
C071 - JUNIOR (Grades 4 - 6) - NON COMPETITIVE $46.00
Massed Choir Piece: Child of Tomorrow, Mark Patterson, Bel Canto Series BL453
AND Own selection, unison with descant
C072 - INTERMEDIATE (Grade 6 - 8) - NON-COMPETITIVE $46.00
Massed Choir Piece: There is a Tall Fir Tree, Nancy Telfer, Leslie 2084
AND Own selection, SA
CHORAL ENSEMBLE - MASSED CHOIR
NOTE: Classes in this category must have a minimum of 15 members. The following rules apply to choirs entered in Classes C080 to C083.
1. The members of any one choir must be from a single school.
2. No choir will have more than 100 members.
3. Please state own selection and time on entry form. See Rule 13.
C080 - MASSED CHOIR, UP TO GRADE 6, TWO PART (P) (T) $52.00
Firefly, Craig Cassils, Leslie 2076
AND Own selection - 2 parts (accompaniment optional)
C081 - PRIMARY SCHOOL MASSED CHOIR, GRADES 1 TO 4 $52.00
Lullaby, Nancy Telfer, Leslie #1146
AND Own selection, unison, accompanied
C082 - MASSED CHOIR UP TO GRADE 6, UNISON $52.00
The Wind, Wayne Bisbee, Santa Barbara Music 589
AND Own selection, unison accompanied
C083 - MASSED CHOIR, GRADE 6 TO 9 $52.00
Tree Song, Ken Medema, Leslie #2081
AND Own selection SA or SSA, accompaniment optional
CHORAL GROUPS
The following rules apply to choirs entered in classes C084 to C088.
1. These classes are for choirs composed of members from community-based choirs and/or from more than one school.
2. Individual school choirs may not enter this section.
3. Please state own choice selections & time on entry form.
C084 - CHORAL GROUP SA (16 years & under) (T) $52.00
O Lovely Peace - arr: Lee R. Kesselman - Handel - Boosey and Hawkes, OCTB868
AND, own selection SA (accompaniment optional) - -
C085 - CHORAL GROUP SA (19 years & under) $52.00
For the Beauty of the Earth (accompanied) - John Rutter - Kinshaw Music Inc.
AND Own selection SA, accompaniment optional
C086 - CHORAL GROUP, SATB (T) $52.00
Come let us start a Joyful Song (a capella) - Hans Leo Hassler - Bourne Inc.,
AND own selection, SA accompaniment optional
C087 - CHORAL GROUP, SSA - 19 years & under (P) $52.00
High Flight - Nancy Telfer - Deral Johnson Choral Series, Waterloo
Please see requirements for Provincial class #10 at the beginning of the choral section. Rule 13 applies
C088 - CHORAL GROUP, SATB 19 years & under (P) $52.00
Let Their Celestial Concert Unite from "Samson" - Handel - Ed. C.F. Manney, Pub. Mills Music Inc.
AND own a capella selection
Please see requirements for Provincial class #10 at the beginning of the choral section. Rule 13 applies
C089 - CHORAL GROUP, 25 years & under (P) $52.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Please see Provincial requirements for Provincial class #17 at the beginning of the choral section. Rule 13 applies
CHORAL ENSEMBLE - FOLK-SONG CHORUS
NOTE: See Rules 6, 13, 23. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C110 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, IN ANY LANGUAGE (T) $52.00
Own selections of two contrasting pieces.
C111 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS, IN ANY LANGUAGE (T) $52.00
Own selections of two contrasting pieces.
C112 - FOLK SONG, OPEN, ANY LANGUAGE, ANY COMBINATION OF VOICES $52.00
Own choice of two contrasting pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Competitors who select songs in languages other than English or French should present an English translation at the adjudicator's desk immediately prior to performance.
CHORAL ENSEMBLE SECONDARY SCHOOL BOARD ENTRANTS
NOTE: See Rule 13.Classes C120 - C143 inclusive are intended for those participants who obtain the majority of their training in and during the regular day school which they attend.
1. These classes will be awarded the Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificates NOT the graded standards (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
2. The Advanced classes are intended for the "Arts Schools" although any School Choir may enter.
3. No extended solos (over 8 bars) in any Choral categories
TREBLE CHORUS AND/OR MEN'S CHORUS SECONDARY SCHOOL BOARD
Please state selection and time on entry form. Rule 13 applies. Male Choruses are eligible for Provincial competition Class #9
C120 - JUNIOR (P) $52.00
Song of Peace - Allister MacGillivray - choral arr: Diane Loomer, piano acc /. Eric Hominick, Cypress Publishing BC Canada
AND Own selection of at least one unaccompanied polyphonic piece in three or more parts
C121 - INTERMEDIATE (P) $52.00
Listening - Eric Thiman - Curwen & Sons Ed.distributed by Boosey & Hawkes
AND own selection of at least one unaccompanied polyphonic piece in three or more parts
Please see requirements for Provincial class #14 at the beginning of the choral section. Rule 13 applies,
C122 - SENIOR (P) $52.00
Come, Ye Makers of Song - Ruth Watson Henderson - Pub. G.V. Thompson
AND one own choice unaccompanied selection.
C123 - ADVANCED (P) $52.00
Own choice of two selections at an advanced level of difficulty. At least one selection must be an unaccompanied polyphonic piece in three or more parts. Please see requirements for Provincial class #11 at the beginning of the choral section. Rule 13 applies.
SATB CHORUS SECONDARY SCHOOL BOARD
Please State selection and time on entry form. Rule 13 applies.
C130 - INTERMEDIATE (P) $52.00
April is my mistress face (a capella) - Thomas Morely AND one own choice selection.
Please see requirements for Provincial class #14 at the beginning of the choral section. Rule 13 applies
C131 - SENIOR $52.00
Fair Phillis I saw - John Farmer - Walton Music - Walter Music
AND one own choice selection.
C132 - ADVANCED (P) $52.00
Own choice of two selections at an advanced level of difficulty. At least one selection must be an unaccompanied polyphonic piece in three or more parts. Please see requirements for Provincial class #11 at the beginning of the choral section. Rule 13 applies.
SAB CHORUS SECONDARY SCHOOL BOARD
Please State selection and time on entry form. Rule 13 applies.
C140 - JUNIOR $52.00
My Heart is Glad - Telemann, ed. & arr: Patrick Lieberman -
Own selection of at least one unaccompanied polyphonic piece in three or more parts
C141 - INTERMEDIATE (P) $52.00
She's Like the Swallow - arr: Arthur Harcourt - Newfoundland Folk Song, Oxford U Press, Banks Music Publications (OUP Vocal Archive Service ) telephone # 01904 468472 or Fax # 01904 468679
AND Own selection of at least one unaccompanied polyphonic piece in three or more parts
Please see requirements for Provincial class #14 at the beginning of the choral section. Rule 13 applies
C142 - SENIOR $52.00
Credo - Michael Horvit - Bourne Co./NY cat. #320335
AND Own choice of one unaccompanied polyphonic piece in three or more parts. - -
C143 - ADVANCED (P) $52.00
Own choice of two selections at an advanced level of difficulty. At least one unaccompanied polyphonic piece in three or more parts. Please see requirements for Provincial class #11 at the beginning of the choral section. Rule 13 applies
CHORAL ENSEMBLE
NOTE: See Rules 13, 23, 24.In classes where an age limit is specified, competitors are governed by Rule 6.
C200 - SMALL ENSEMBLE (P) $52.00
Il est Bel et Bon (SATB unaccompanied) - arr: Pierre Passereau - Oxford University Press AND own selection.
Please see requirements for Provincial class #12 at the beginning of the choral section.
C209 - DUET, ANY COMBINATION, 15 years & under $43.00
Own selection of two contrasting pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C210 - QUARTET - ANY COMBINATION $43.00
Own selection of two contrasting pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C211 - QUARTET - MALE VOICES $43.00
Own selection of two contrasting pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C212 - QUARTET - FEMALE VOICES, 15 AND UNDER $43.00
Own selection of two contrasting pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C213 - QUARTET - FEMALE VOICES - OPEN $43.00
Own selection of two contrasting pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C214 - TRIO, ANY COMBINATION, 15 years & under $43.00
Own selection. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C215 - TRIO, ANY COMBINATION 18 years & under $43.00
Own selection. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C216 - TRIO ANY COMBINATION $43.00
Own selection. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C217 - TRIO - MALE VOICES $43.00
Own selection. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C218 - TRIO, FEMALE VOICES $43.00
Own selection. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C220 - DOUBLE TRIO, FEMALE VOICES $43.00
Own selection. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C221 - DOUBLE TRIO, MALE VOICES $43.00
Own selection(s). Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
C222 - TRIPLE TRIO, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL $43.00
Own selection. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
C223 - TRIPLE TRIO $43.00
Own selection. Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selections and time on entry form.
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