ORIGINAL COMPOSITION
1. Competitors may choose any style of concert music from classical styles to contemporary ones. Competitors may choose to write for one or more performers, accompanied or not.
2. These pieces must be the work of the competitor. If necessary, an adult may help competitors in Elementary and Junior classes to prepare a neat final score. The score should include dynamics and performance markings as desired by the composer.
3. The entry form and entry fee must be sent in by the general deadline date. In addition, a clear photocopy of the score and a clear CD of its performance must be sent by registered mail to the Kiwanis Music and Dance Festival Association, Kiwanis Music Festival, 457 Edison Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 1V1, postmarked no later than midnight, of the 2nd Monday in February of the current festival year.
4. On the day the class is scheduled, the composer may elect either to have his/her audio cassette tape played or to give or arrange a live performance. Scores and CD will be returned.
5. All competitions (including Open Classes) shall be restricted to amateurs unless otherwise specified. Please refer to the festival general rules #2 under Eligibility.
A09 - ELEMENTARY - 9 years & under (T) $27.00
A composition of at least 16 bars.
A12 - JUNIOR - 12 years & under (T) $28.00
A composition of at least 24 bars.
A15 - INTERMEDIATE CONCERT STYLE - 15 years & under (T) $29.00
A composition in concert music style. By this age group, entrants should begin to show a sense of harmony, structure and direction.
A16 - INTERMEDIATE POP STYLE - 15 years & under (T) $29.00
A composition in popular music style.
A18 - SENIOR CONCERT STYLE - 18 years & under (T) $32.00
A composition in concert music style.
A19 - SENIOR POP STYLE - 18 years & under (T) $32.00
A composition in popular music style.
A20 - OPEN - CONCERT STYLE (T) $37.00
A composition in concert music style for one or two performers.
A21 - OPEN - CONCERT STYLE (T) $37.00
A composition in concert music style for three or more performers.
A22 - OPEN - POP STYLE (T) $37.00
A composition in popular music style.
ARRANGEMENT CLASS
Own arrangement of a familiar tune. NOTE: Any instrument(s) or voice, or combination thereof may be used. Music for the original work on which the arrangement is based must be submitted with the competitor's arrangement. Please note that an arrangement is not simply an orchestration of the original work. Follow rules in notes under Original Composition where applicable.
A90 - JUNIOR $27.00
A91 - SENIOR $33.00
A92 - OPEN $37.00
[Vocal-Junior] [Vocal-Senior/Open] [Vocal-Musical Theatre] [Vocal-Pop]
[Composition/Arrangement] [Organ] [Choral]
[Piano-Junior/Intermediate] [Piano-Senior/Open] [Pop Piano] [Piano-Misc]
[Strings-Violin/Suzuki/Viola] [Strings-Cello/Bass/Concerto or Sonata]
[Wind Instruments] [Brass Instruments] [Guitar] [Recorders]
[Chamber Music] [Ensembles] [Percussion] [Harp] [Bands] [Speech Arts]
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