Local Syllabus 2010 Music

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Regulations

1. In ALL classes a published copy of the selection must be provided for the adjudicator.
   Internet copies with appropriate documentation are accepted. PHOTOCOPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The published copy must be turned in at the performance venue at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the class.             
2. Participants in piano classes must enter EITHER Piano Plan I OR Piano Plan II. Participants entered in either Piano Plan I or II may also enter Local Syllabus Classes.
3. In own choice Speech Classes a copy of the selection must be submitted to the Festival Secretary with the entry form.
4. The time and places of performances shall be scheduled at the discretion of the St. Albert Music Festival Association. The order of performance is determined by the local committee and only the committee may alter this order.
5. All participants must be at the place of performance and be ready to perform at least 15 minutes before the class time.
6. The St. Albert Rotary Music Festival uses the following grading system:

   	90 and over	Gold with Distinction Certificate
   	85-89	Gold Certificate
   	80-84	Silver Certificate
   	Below 80	Bronze Certificate

7. Students entered in Preparatory and Adjudication Only Classes will receive Participation Certificates. No marks will be given for these classes. FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY classes are intended as a workshop experience. Local Syllabus Classes are not eligible for provincial recommendation. 
8. Grades are based on the total performance in the class.
9. In classes with “own choice” selections, the quality of material chosen and its suitability to the class will be considered by the adjudicator.
10. Memorization is encouraged and will be taken into consideration by the adjudicator.

11.  Performance of repeats is at the discretion of the performer.

12.  Performance time which must be included on the entry form refers to the time taken for a complete performance of the selection entered.

13.  A protest cannot be considered unless it is made in writing directly to the local festival within 3 days of the close of the festival, and is accompanied by a $15 fee. The fee will be refunded if the protest is sustained. At no time may anyone other than a festival official discuss the matter with the adjudicator.

14.  Some local festival awards are restricted.

15.  If a solo competitor is unable to perform, no one may take his or her place.

16.  Recorded (tape, CD) accompaniments ARE NOT PERMITTED

17.  Unless otherwise specified, all General Competition Regulations from the Provincial Syllabus published by the Alberta Music Festival Association (AMFA) will apply.

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Scholarships

The adjudicators recommend the recipients of all scholarships

Scholarships for all Festival disciplines are provided at the Junior ($100), Intermediate ($150), and
Senior ($200) levels to participants who reside or study in St. Albert or the surrounding municipal districts (not including Edmonton).
Exceptions: Provincial recommendations and Lyle Moore Scholarship have no residence requirement.

Recommendations to the Provincial Festival including the entry fees ($75-Solo / $150-Other) available to any participant. Exception: There are no classes offered at the Provincial Festival for Band or Dance.

Lyle Moore Scholarship ($1000) to continue advanced studies in music open to all participants
(no residence requirement). Enter Lyle Moore Scholarship Class listed in this syllabus.

The Rose Bowl ($500) is awarded to the “Best of the Festival” and is not awarded to the same participant in consecutive years.

Marsha Stanton Award ($350) is awarded to the student who enters a large number of classes in
a variety of disciplines.

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Elsie and Bill Filipchuk Musical Theatre Bursary $400

• Awarded to a student 16 years and under who resides and/or studies in St. Albert and surrounding district, not including Edmonton
• Paid in the form of tuition to a teacher of the student’s choice
• Recipient is selected by the adjudicator of the St. Albert Rotary Music Festival
• The Host Lions Club reserves the right to withhold the scholarship if a suitable candidate is not identified

The Patricia Burgess Prize ($150) 
Sponsored by the Marek Jablonsky Endowment Board, the Patricia Burgess Prize is awarded for the
best performance of Chopin.

Christene Murdock Dance Scholarships
Junior ($100), Intermediate ($150) and Senior ($200)

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Community-Sponsored Scholarships

ABI Photography Guitar Scholarship

Jill Thomas Remax Realty Piano I Scholarships
Concerto, Age 9 and under, Age 10/11, Age 12, Age 13, Age 14

SPT Drilling Piano II Scholarships
Concerto, Duet, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 and Grade 8

Jill Thomas Remax Realty Pop Music Piano II

Preparatory Piano
Age 10 and under, Age 11 and over               

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Lyle Moore Scholarship Class

CLASS L400 Scholarship of $1000 to continue advanced studies in music 

• Open to all students (no residence requirements for student or teacher)
• Candidates must be Advanced Level Music Students aged 16 – 28.
• Repertoire Selections for ANY solo instrument or voice, may include concerti with a total maximum performance time of 25 minutes. Selection of a concert program displaying a balance of musical styles will be considered by the adjudicators. Repertoire that is not entered in any other Festival class is preferred. 

REGULATIONS

1. Entry Fee $28
2. Candidates will be interviewed by the Festival Committee prior to the Festival to obtain a brief biography including musical achievements and goals
3. Candidates must identify the post secondary institution or individual to which the scholarship of $1000 will be paid
4. A maximum of 5 candidates will be selected to perform in this class
5. A panel of adjudicators representing the disciplines of the performers will adjudicate the class
6. The St. Albert Rotary Music Festival reserves the right to withhold the scholarship unless a
   suitable candidate is identified

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Band Classes

Bands may perform a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 selections in Classes 1000-1156 and Classes 1300-1306. Selections listed in the AMFA Syllabus are “suggested selections” and not mandatory.

Time limits have been extended to allow more clinic time with the adjudicator. Times listed are “on stage” times which include performance and adjudication/clinic. In addition a 30 minute warm-up in the warm-up room is provided.

	Classes 1000-1100 (Elementary-Grade I)	45 min.
	Classes 1110-1126, 1160-1166 (Grade II-III)	50 min.
	Classes 1130-1156, 1170-1186 (Grade IV-VI)	60 min.
	Classes 1300-1306 (Stage Band)	60 min.

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Choral Classes

CLASSROOM CHORAL — WITHOUT INSTRUMENTS – actions optional. Piano may be used as accompaniment. Students in the Adjudication Only Class will receive Participation Certificates.
Time Limit: 10 minutes

	L112	Kindergarten
	L113	Mixed Grades 1 - 3
	L114	Mixed Grades 4 - 6
	L115	Mixed Grades 1 - 6
	L116	Junior High School
	L117	Senior High School
	L118	Opportunity Class - Mixed Grades
	L119	FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY

CHORAL – OWN CHOICE

L120

Age 12 and under

One selection own choice
(co-requisite for Provincial National Choral Class 9007 – see page 75 in AMFA Syllabus)

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Piano Classes

PREPARATORY PIANO CLASSES — one selection, own choice, for beginner students
INTRODUCTORY EXAM LEVEL PLEASE USE APPROPRIATE ‘PRE-GRADE ONE’ CLASSES IN PROVINCIAL SYLLABUS

NOTE: All students in PREPARATORY classes will receive Participation Certificates.

PREPARATORY SOLO CLASSES

	L200	Age 5 years and under
	L201	Age 6 years
	L202	Age 7 years
	L203	Age 8 years
	L204	Age 9 years
	L205	Age 10 years
	L206	Age 11 and 12 years
	L207	Age 13 and 14 years
	L208	Age 15 years and over
	L209	FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY
	L210	PREPARATORY PIANO DUET (any age)
	L211	PREPARATORY PIANO DUET – POP FORM (any age)

PIANO RECITAL CLASSES FOR EXAM PREPARATION
Three selections, own choice, chosen from RCM, CNCM or CC exam requirements including repertoire
and studies in any combination

	L215	Introductory
	L216	Grade 1
	L217	Grade 2
	L218	Grade 3
	L219	Grade 4
	L210	Grade 5
	L211	Grade 6
	L212	Grade 7
	L213	Grade 8
	L214	Grade 9

PIANO SOLO GENERAL — ANY AGE – NOT PREPARATORY LEVEL – one selection, own choice

	L260	FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY Participation Certificates will be received.
	Class may be divided by level [junior, intermediate, senior] depending on entries

PIANO SOLO GENERAL ADULT — one selection, own choice  
NOTE:  Participants in this class will receive Participation Certificates.

L265

FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY

PIANO DUET – MIXED GRADES one selection, own choice
Duets of mixed grades should be entered under the highest applicable grade.
Students in these classes will receive Participation Certificates.

	L269	Grades 1 and 2
	L270	Grades 3, 4 and 5
	L271	Grades 6 and 7
	L272	Grade 8 and over
	L273	FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY

PIANO DUET – MIXED GRADES — POP FORM - one selection, own choice
Duets of mixed grades should be entered under the highest applicable grade.
Students in these classes will receive Participation Certificates.

	L275	Grades 1 and 2
	L276	Grades 3, 4 and 5
	L277	Grades 6 and 7
	L278	Grades 8 and over

TWO-PIANO DUO — one selection, own choice
Duos of mixed grades should be entered under the highest applicable grade.
Students in the Adjudication Only Class will receive Participation Certificates.

	L279	Grades 6 and under in music
	L280	Grades 7 and over in music
	L281	FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY

PIANO CONCERTO — one movement, own choice
Duo-piano where teacher plays second piano are also eligible in this class.

	L282	Grades 6 and under in music
	L283	Grades 7 and over in music

JAZZ COMBO WITH PIANO – own choice selection(s)

1307

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String Classes

PREPARATORY STRING CLASSES  — one selection, own choice - must be below Grade 1 level.
NOTE: All students in these classes will receive Participation Certificates.

PREPARATORY SOLO CLASSES

	L301	Age 6 years and under
	L302	Age 7 years
	L303	Age 8 years
	L304	Age 9 years
	L305	Age 10 years
	L306	Age 11 and 12 years
	L307	Age 13 and 14 years
	L308	Age 15 years and over
	L309	FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY
	L310	PREPARATORY STRING DUET (any age)

STRING SOLO GENERAL - one selection, own choice
Students in this class will receive Participation Certificates.

L365

FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY

STRING DUET — one selection, own choice
Students in this class will receive Participation Certificates.

L373

FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY

STRING CONCERTO — one movement, own choice

	L382	Grades 6 and under in music
	L383	Grades 7 and over in music

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Vocal Classes

PREPARATORY VOCAL SOLO  — one selection, own choice – must be below Grade 1 level.
NOTE: All students in these classes will receive Participation Certificates.

	L401	Age 6 years and under
	L402	Age 7 years
	L403	Age 8 years
	L404	Age 9 years
	L405	Age 10 years
	L406	Age 11 and 12 years
	L407	Age 13 and 14 years
	L408	Age 15 years and over
	L409	FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY

VOCAL SOLO ADULT — one selection, own choice
NOTE:   Participants receive Participation Certificates.

L410

FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY

VOCAL WITH GUITAR — one selection POP style, own choice, any age

L411

Singer may accompany themselves or be accompanied by guitar

VOCAL SOLO VARIETY — two selections any style, own choice, any age

L412

Woodwind Classes

WOODWIND ENSEMBLE ADULT — own choice selection(s)

4891

FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY Participation certificates will be received.

Local Syllabi

• Music Syllabus 2010
• Dance Syllabus 2010

Lyle Moore Scholarship ($1,000)