Month: March 2019

SESSION: A2 – GRADED SESSION NON-COMPETITIVE

  • This session focus on ALL MUSIC GRADES AND ALL SOLO INSTRUMENTS EXCEPT PIPE ORGAN.
  • Entrants ARE NOT REQUIRED TO INCLUDE A COPY OF THEIR MUSIC WITH THE ENTRY FORM, BUT ARE REMINDED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR MUSIC TO THE ADJUDICATOR SECRETARY ON THE DAY OF PERFORMANCE.  This copy may not be returned.
  • Candidates to provide their own instruments (other than piano).
  • Candidates to provide their own accompanists (if necessary).
  • Maximum time limit per piece:  5 minutes
  • Choice of work:  Own choice.  Composers for this period are limited to:  J.S. Bach, Handel, Scarlatti, Purcell or any of their

contemporaries. 

Three (3)) pieces may be submitted per instrument but candidates are reminded that it should be done on three separate entry forms and the appropriate entry fees should accompany the entry forms.  A candidate may perform more than once in this session but it should be on different instruments.  Thus, candidate (x) may enter three pieces for piano, three pieces for violin, three pieces for flute etc.

NOTE:  THE SAME PIECES ENTERED FOR THIS SESSION CANNOT BE ENTERED AGAIN FOR THE COMPETITIVE SESSION.


MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL SESSION A1 ALL BEGINNERS OPEN SESSION: ALL INSTRUMENTS SOLO

A beginner in this session is understood, a learner that has not yet reached the general music requirements as set forth by the various examination authorities for Grade 1. Please do not show additional details for example 1st year or 2nd year on the entry form.  It is irrelevant.  The learner entered in this session is still considered a BEGINNER as this section makes no distinction between 1st or 2nd year.  ALL CANDIDATES IN THIS SESSION, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR AGE, ARE ADJUDICATED AS BEGINNERS IN MUSIC. 

SESSION:  A1 (GENERAL)

  • This session focus on ALL BEGINNERS in ANY SOLO instrument except pipe organ. (for organ, see the ORGAN category)
  • Candidates to provide their own instruments (other than piano).
  • Candidates to provide their own accompanists (if necessary).
  • Maximum time limit per piece:  1 minute and 30 seconds
  • Choice of work:  Own choice
  • THREE (3) pieces per instrument may be submitted but candidates are reminded that it should be done on separate entry forms and the appropriate entry fees should accompany the entry forms.
  • TEACHERS should refrain from entering a huge group of candidates that play the same piece over and over on the same

              instrument.   This is simply annoying.  Take some time and find appropriate pieces for candidates.  It keeps the

              spirit and the mind active.

NOTE:  This section is only for SOLO items.  For duets (BEGINNERS), trios etc. please see the sessions for those options in this booklet.

NOTE:  THE GRADING FOR THE BEGINNER SESSION WILL FOLLOW THE NORMAL GRADING SYSTEM.  HEREWITH, PLEASE FIND A GENERAL TABLE OF THE GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE BEGINNER SESSION


CATEGORY A: PERFORMING ARTS / UITVOERENDE KUNSTE SUBJECT: MUSIC / MUSIEK

CATEGORY A:

PERFORMING ARTS / UITVOERENDE KUNSTE

SUBJECT:  MUSIC / MUSIEK

ENTRANTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING:

  1. Entries are limited to THREE (3) items per person in certain sessions.  Please check the individual sessions for guidance.
  2. Entrants ARE NOT REQUIRED TO INCLUDE A COPY OF THEIR MUSIC WITH THE ENTRY FORM, BUT ARE REMINDED TO SUBMIT  A COPY OF THEIR MUSIC TO THE ADJUDICATOR SECRETARY ON THE DAY OF PERFORMANCE.  This copy may not be returned.
  3. There are no program requirements of solo classical repertoire in any of the classes with the exception that no works requiring any sort of preparation or amplification of the piano (s) will be admitted.
  4. Candidates should observe da capo and dal segno indications, but other repeats of more than a few bars should not be played.
  5. Pieces performed must be complete, as well as complete movements of larger works.  No “cuts” or “excerpts” will be allowed, for example:  the Exposition section of a Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven Sonata is NOT the whole movement.  The whole movement of such a piece must be performed.  It is not required to perform a complete Sonata; however, it is allowed for example when a teacher or candidate wishes to enter such a large-scale work it must be entered as follow:
    1. L. Beethoven – Sonata Op 90 (complete) or
    1. L. Beethoven  - Sonata Op 90 (1st Movement)
  6. Works from the Examination Syllabi of ABRSM, TRINITY, UNISA and other examination bodies are allowed.
  7. TEACHERS should refrain from entering a huge group of candidates that play the same piece over and over on the same

instrument.

  • Candidates must tune their instruments themselves at all grades.   However, the teacher or accompanist may advise on tuning for Grades 1-5, if needed.
  • The Art Festival provides music stands, but candidates are welcome to bring their own if they prefer.

Closing date for all entries in this category is on  Monday 24 June 2019.

VERY IMPORTANT:  PLEASE ENSURE THAT WE RECEIVE YOUR ENTRY FORMS ON THE ABOVE DATE OR A MAXIMUM OF TWO – THREE DAYS LATER.  WE MUST RECEIVE ENTRIES BEFORE THE JUNE HOLIDAYS.  WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?  DURING THE JUNE HOLIDAYS, ALL ENTRIES ARE SIEVED INTO CORRECT SESSIONS IN ORDER FOR US TO DO A NUMBER OF THINGS:

  1. To compile the venue and time allocation time table.
    1. To determine the number of entries and time needed to process the various sessions.
    1. To inform adjudicators of their time table and compile sessions according to availability.
    1. To assist schools with transport problems.
    1. To accommodate all requests received from schools and parents.
    1. To compile the master list for the diplomas which are sent to the printers.
    1. To check that the names and surnames of all candidates are correct on the diplomas.
    1. To determine the precise outlay of the venues.
    1. To submit orders for notarial seals, medals, trophies etc. timeously to the various companies.

ALL MUSIC TEACHERS: please do not annoy the audience, or the adjudicators by entering candidates that play the same piece over and over on the same instrument.   As musicians, we are very privileged to have such a vast choice of repertoire for almost every available instrument.  The choices are endless.