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BCRMTA - Abbotsford BranchAbbotsford Music Festival

2018 - Syllabus

Festival Dates: April 30 - May 4, 2018

Deadline for entries: February 1, 2018

Online Registration: is now available abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com

Or Mail / Deliver all entries to: Beth Nickel 1524 Kipling Street Abbotsford, BC V2S 6K1

Honours Concert: Saturday – May 12, 2018 - 7:00 p.m

Festival application forms are available on our website: abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com

The Abbotsford Registered Music Teachers’ Music Festivalexists to provide the music students of our

community with an adjudicated performanceexperience that will serve both to instruct and inspire.

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CONTENTS

Committee ........... ......................................................................... 1

Cover Art Contest ... ...................................................................... 1

Honours Concert & Awards Presentation ..................................... 1

Volunteering ......... ......................................................................... 2

Registration ........... ........................................................................ 2

Program ................ ......................................................................... 2

PIANO Music ............................................................... 3

Certificates and Marking ................................. 3

Awards ............................................................. 3

Play-offs ........................................................... 3

Piece Selection ................................................ 4

Concert Class ................................................... 4

STRINGS Music ............................................................... 5


Awards ............................................................. 5

Piece Selection ................................................ 6

Concert Class ................................................... 6

ENSEMBLES Music ............................................................... 7


Awards ............................................................. 7

TALENT SHOW Music ............................................................... 8

Certificates, Marking and Awards ................... 8

Letter to parents ... ........................................................................ 9

Program Advertising Rates ............................................................ 10

How to fill out a festival application .............................................. 11

Price List for classes ....................................................................... 12

Class list Piano / String / Ensembles .............................................. 13

Solo Entry form ..... ........................................................................ 14

Concert Class Entry form ............................................................... 15

Ensembles Entry form .................................................................... 16

Talent Show Entry form ................................................................. 17

Covert Art Contest Entry form ....................................................... 18

Teachers Recommended Awards .................................................. 19

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WELCOME TO THE ABBOTSFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Closed Festival

Competitors cannot move on to Provincials through this festival.

COMMITTEE

Beth Nickel Chair [email protected]

Caitlin Unrau Piano [email protected]

Joyce Janzen Piano [email protected]

Calvin Dyck Strings [email protected]

COVER ART CONTEST - Open to all current students

Create an image based on a musical theme to be featured on the cover of the Abbotsford Music Festival 2018 Program. Image can be drawn, painted, photographed, or created using digital media (graphic design).

Deadline for submissions is FEBRUARY 1, 2018. Entry form on page 18 Please send artwork and submission form to festival registrar - Beth Nickel.

PLEASE NOTE: The release statement on the submission form must be signed. This gives permission to the Abbotsford Music Festival for the use of photo images of the applicant as well as use of the artwork without charge for the limited purpose for three (3) years of Festival promotion (i.e. pictures displayed at the Festival venue, program, newspaper or on abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com)

HONOURS CONCERT & AWARDS PRESENTATION

All trophies, scholarships, and awards will be presented at the Honours Concert. May 12, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

The Festival committee will notify teachers regarding their student(s) participation in the Honours Concert. It is the responsibility of the teachers to contact their student(s).

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EFFECT OF BILL C. 60 - COPYRIGHT• It is illegal to copy, by any means, previously published material.

• No copied scores will be accepted for competition, an original is required for the adjudicator at the Performance Venue.

• A letter is required from any publisher who has given permission for the copying of their work.

To use a legal digital or downloaded music score, proof must be presented before performance.

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VOLUNTEERING

Teachers submitting registrations MUST volunteer, or send a replacement.

• 10 entries (NOT 10 students) or less, a teacher will volunteer 1 session Example: A student registered in a List A class, a List B class and a List C class is 3 entries.

• over 10 entries, volunteer 2 sessions, one of which must be an afternoon • over 20 entries, a teacher may be asked to volunteer an extra session.

REGISTRATION

Online Registration is now available at - abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com

PDF Festival application forms can be downloaded from our website - abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com

There are separate forms for Solo, Concert Class, Ensemble and Talent Show. Use one Entry Form for each class entered.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1st, 2018. Late entries will be accepted until February 8th, 2018 with a $10 surcharge per entry.

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: Double-check the festival dates BEFORE YOU SUBMIT THE ENTRIES to make sure there are no conflicts.

All pertinent information must be provided and payment enclosed or the entry will be refused. Any registration forms submitted with post-dated cheques cannot be processed.

It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure registrations are accurate and complete to avoid disqualification.

Teachers - please ensure your students have all the correct info if they are doing their own online registration. Names of selected works cannot be changed at any time after the Festival Registrar has received the entry.

In the unfortunate event of an error in registration, the student will be permitted to perform non- competitively (no marks or placement given). This may affect play-off participation.

THE FESTIVAL CANNOT MAKE CHANGES OR REFUND REGISTRATION FEES.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

All payment must be made received by the deadline or the entry will be refused. Payment can be made by Paypal, credit card, e-transfer, or personal cheque.

• Online registrations may be paid by PayPal, credit card or etransfer ♦ Payment by PayPal or credit card must be made as a separate payment for each student or group being registered ♦ Payment by etransfer may combine multiple registrations in one payment to [email protected]

• Paper registrations may be paid by etransfer, cheque or cash. Multiple registrations may be combined in one paymentPLEASE NOTE:• Use the password Festival2018 for all e-transfers.• Make cheques payable to Abbotsford Music Festival. No post-dated cheques. Any cheques returned NSF will

be subjected to a $20.00 fee and must be replaced in cash within seven days or registration will be withdrawn.

PROGRAM

Included in the registration fee is a complimentary program for each participant (one per family). A committee member will connect with each teacher to arrange pick-up of the programs for his/her participating students. Official programs will be ready April 1, 2018. These will be available in music stores, from members of the Festival Committee, or at the door during the Festival. The program will also be posted online at abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com and can be downloaded.

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PIANOThe student must be a resident of Abbotsford, be studying with a teacher who resides in Abbotsford, or be studying with an Abbotsford BCRMTA branch member.

NO REHEARSALS ALLOWED AT FESTIVAL VENUES.

MUSIC SCORES

Each competitor must have his/her own copy of music, not share with another competitor in the same class.

An original score of the music must be provided for the adjudicator. If music is used by the performer, please bring two (2) original scores.

Photocopies of the music without proper authorization will cause the student to be disqualified. To use a legal digital or downloaded music score, proof must be presented before performance.

Students are expected to perform by memory. TWO (2) marks will be deducted if music score is used. EXCEPTION: Studies and Popular Studies do not need to be memorized.

CERTIFICATES AND MARKING

The adjudicator’s mark will reflect compatibility to the criteria and grading practices of the ROYAL CONSERVATORY of MUSIC EXAMINATIONS. Marking will designate first, second and third place winners allowing for tied placement as needed.

Every student will receive a certificate of participation. Certificates will not be publicly awarded but will be included with the adjudication sheet in the returned copy of the student’s musical score. The Festival assumes no responsibility for music, adjudication sheets or certificates left by competitors.

No competitor, parent, teacher or member of the public may approach or speak to the adjudicator for reasons of conflict of interest. The adjudicator’s decision is final and will not enter into any discussion regarding their decisions. This may result in disqualification. All concerns must be addressed to the Festival committee.

AWARDS

The adjudicator(s) and the Festival committee are responsible for award decisions. To be eligible for awards and trophies, competitors must have met BOTH of the following requirements:

• competed in a minimum of 2 solo competitive classes or in a Concert Class AND • achieved a 1st place with a mark of 80% or higher, in at least one of the classes.

*NEW* OWN CHOICE CLASSES no longer has an award. Own Choice entries will still meet the 2 class requirement to be considered for other awards.

EXCEPTION: The Juleen Bawtinheimer Memorial Inspiration Scholarship is open to all competitors regardless of number of classes entered or placement.

PLAY-OFFS

Awards are at the discretion of the Adjudicator and Festival Committee.

PRIMARY AND JUNIOR CATEGORIES: THERE WILL BE NO PLAY-OFFS.

INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR CATEGORIES: PLAY-OFF CLASSES WILL APPLY. To advance to play-offs a competitor must have:

1. Achieved 1st place with a mark of 80% or higher 2. Competed in a minimum of 2 solo competitive classes or a concert class (For concert class play-offs,

the Competitor may be required to play one or all pieces at the adjudicator’s choice).

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PIECE SELECTION All selections must be from a current recognized syllabus.

Royal Conservatory of Music 2015 Edition or Conservatory Canada. Popular Studies must be from the current 2015 Edition (available on line at rcmusic.ca)

NO STUDENT MAY ENTER TWO (2) LEVELS/GRADES.

No student may enter two (2) classes of the same category (i.e. Romantic, Classical, etc.) with different Syllabi.

Participants are NOT eligible to play in the same level/grade or lower grade in the Festival than the level/grade previously passed in examinations. Please note: Registering for an exam session pre-dating the Festival (i.e. April session) makes a student ineligible to compete in that grade.

Students playing a split Level/Grade 10 exam may compete in the area in which they have not yet been examined.

If a competitor wins in a class, they cannot compete in that class in the next year. However, if they have not yet played the RCM exam of that level/grade they may still compete in that level/grade, but in different classes than those in which they won. Exception: Level/Grade 9 thru ARCT can compete in a class they won the previous year provided they enter with a new selection.

One selection only per class, or as stipulated in the syllabus. The syllabus will state in some cases to play multiple or consecutive movements.

Repeats, 1st and 2nd endings, D.C. al Fine, should follow RCM performance guidelines.

Candidates may enter TWO (2) Etude/Study Classes at the Level/Grade 3 and above. Please follow the guildlines set by RCM.

CANADIAN compositions must be entered in a Canadian category.

OWN CHOICE - This category could be used when a competitor wishes to enter two of the same style of piece, (for example if the performer wishes to play two Canadian pieces, one is entered in a Canadian class and one in the own choice class). Own Choice must also comply with the rules of piece selection as stated above.

NEW OPEN CLASS - this category should be used when the registrant wishes to perform and receive adjudication for a piece that is not in a syllabus. Examples include – compositions by local composers, pieces from the Creative Canadian Compose, compositions by a teacher, popular music, video game music, etc. This class is NON-COMPETITIVE and does not contribute to the two class entry for solo awards and trophies. A print copy (hand-written acceptable) must be submitted with the application. If the piece has been published, an original or proof of it being a legal copy is required. The festival committee reserves the right to approve entries or adjust levels if necessary.

NON-COMPETITIVE - This category is used for adjudication only, receives no marks and is not eligible for any awards.

OWN COMPOSITION - A print copy (hand written acceptable) must be submitted with the application. Compositions may be submitted online when using online registration. Please include: metronome marking, dynamic markings, expressive indications, pedal if necessary and skeleton fingering for guidance. Candidates may be expected to discuss their composition with the adjudicator. This class is open to piano and strings.

CONCERT CLASSConcert classes are performed in RCM EXAM style. For example - a performer plays the first piece, waits until signaled to perform the second piece, waits until signaled to perform the last piece. A mark will be given for each piece and the averaged mark is entered on the certificate. Please note an averaged mark of 80 must be achieved to advance to the play-offs. PLEASE NOTE: NO ETUDES/STUDIES CAN BE PERFORMED IN CONCERT CLASSPreparatory A & B: Choose three pieces showing contrast in style and mood.Level/Grade 1 - 8: Choose three pieces, from three different periods showing contrast in style and mood. Level/Grades 9 - ARCT: Choose three pieces, from three different periods showing contrast in style and mood. NO LIST B PIECES. LEVEL/GRADES 9 - 10 TIME LIMIT: 20 MINUTES ARCT TIME LIMIT: 30 MINUTES

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STRINGSMust be a resident of Abbotsford, be studying with a teacher who is a resident of Abbotsford, be studying at an Abbotsford music studio or be a student of a member of the Abbotsford branch of BCRMTA.


String students are required to provide their own accompanist. *** Please Note: There is an award for Most Outstanding Student Accompanist for the strings adjudicator’s choice of any eligible student accompanists. Student accompanists must be 19 years of age or younger

MUSIC SCORES

Each competitor must have his/her own copy of music, not share with another competitor in the same class.

An original score of the music must be provided for the adjudicator. If music is used by the performer, please bring two (2) original scores.

Photocopies of the music without proper authorization will cause the student to be disqualified. To use a legal digital or downloaded music score, proof must be presented before performance.

Students are expected to perform by memory. TWO (2) marks will be deducted if music score is used. EXCEPTION: List B pieces Grade 5 and above do not need to be memorized.


The adjudicator’s mark will reflect compatibility to the criteria and grading practices of the ROYAL CONSERVATORY of MUSIC EXAMINATIONS. Marking will designate first, second and third place winners allowing for tied placement as needed.

Every student will receive a certificate of participation. Certificates will not be publicly awarded but will be included with the adjudication sheet in the returned copy of the student’s musical score. The Festival assumes no responsibility for music, adjudication sheets or certificates left by competitors.


AWARDS

The adjudicator(s) and the Festival committee are responsible for award decisions.

To be eligible for awards and trophies, competitors must have met BOTH of the following requirements: • competed in a minimum of 2 solo competitive classes or in a Concert Class AND• achieved a 1st place with a mark of 80% or higher, in at least one of the classes.

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STRINGS - cont.

PIECE SELECTION

All selections must be from a current recognized syllabus.

Royal Conservatory of Music (2013 Violin, Viola, Cello, 2004 Double Bass) or Conservatory Canada.

NO STUDENT MAY ENTER TWO (2) GRADES.

No student may enter two (2) classes of the same category (i.e. Romantic, Classical, etc.) with different Syllabi.

Participants are NOT eligible to play in the same grade or lower grade in the Festival than the grade previously passed in examinations. Please note: Registering for an exam session pre-dating the Festival (i.e. April session) makes a student ineligible to compete in that grade.

Students playing a split Grade 10 exam may compete in the area in which they have not yet been examined.

If a competitor wins in a class, they cannot compete in that class in the next year. However, if they have not yet played the RCM exam of that grade they may still compete in that grade, but in different classes than those in which they won.

EXCEPTION: Grade 9 thru ARCT can compete in a class they won the previous year provided they enter with a new selection.

One selection only per class, or as stipulated in the syllabus. The syllabus will state in some cases to play multiple or consecutive movements.

Repeats, 1st and 2nd endings, D.C. al Fine, should follow RCM performance guidelines.

CANADIAN compositions must be entered in a Canadian category.

OWN CHOICE - This category could be used when a competitor wishes to enter two of the same style of piece, (for example if the performer wishes to play two Canadian pieces, one is entered in a Canadian class and one in the own choice class). Own Choice must also comply with the rules of piece selection as stated above.

NEW OPEN CLASS - this category should be used when the registrant wishes to perform and receive adjudication for a piece that is not in a syllabus. Examples include – compositions by local composers, pieces from the Creative Canadian Compose, compositions by a teacher, popular music, video game music, etc. This class is NON-COMPETITIVE and does not contribute to the two class entry for solo awards and trophies. A print copy (hand-written acceptable) must be submitted with the application. If the piece has been published, an original or proof of it being a legal copy is required. The festival committee reserves the right to approve entries or adjust levels if necessary.

NON-COMPETITIVE - This category is used for adjudication only, receives no marks and is not eligible for any awards.

OWN COMPOSITION - A print copy (hand written acceptable) must be submitted with the application. Compositions may be submitted online when using online registration. Please include: metronome marking, dynamic markings, expressive indications, pedal if necessary and skeleton fingering for guidance. Candidates may be expected to discuss their composition with the adjudicator. The class is open to piano and strings.

CONCERT CLASS

Concert classes are performed in RCM EXAM style. For example - a performer plays the first piece, waits until signaled to perform the second piece, waits until signaled to perform the last piece. A mark will be given for each piece and the averaged mark is entered on the certificate. Please note an averaged mark of 80 must be achieved to be eligible for awards.

PLEASE NOTE: NO STUDIES CAN BE PERFORMED IN CONCERT CLASS

Preparatory - Grade 6: A choice of three pieces, from three different periods showing contrast in style and mood.

Grades 6 - ARCT: A choice of three pieces, from three different periods showing contrast in style and mood. Enter only one movement of List A or B pieces.

GRADES 9 - 10 TIME LIMIT: 20 MINUTES ARCT TIME LIMIT: 30 MINUTES

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ENSEMBLESAt least one member of the ensemble must be a resident of Abbotsford, be studying with a teacher who resides in Abbotsford or be studying with an Abbotsford BCRMTA branch member.


PIANO DUETS / TRIOS: One piano/four hands or One piano/six hands

PIANO & STRING ENSEMBLE: Any combination of piano and strings

STRING ENSEMBLE/ORCHESTRA CONCERT CLASS: A choice of three pieces from three different periods showing contrast in style and mood. TIME LIMIT: 20 MIN.

Choose level based on the average grade level of the group.

MUSIC SCORES

Each ensemble must have their own copy of music, not share with another competitor in the same class.

An original score of the music must be provided for the adjudicator. If the performers are playing with music, all music used must be an original score. Photocopies of the music without proper authorization will cause the ensemble to be disqualified. To use a legal digital or downloaded music score, proof must be presented before performance.


Marking will designate first, second and third place winners allowing for tied placement as needed.

Every ensemble will receive a certificate of participation. Certificates will not be publicly awarded but will be included with the adjudication sheet in the returned copy of the student’s musical score. The Festival assumes no responsibility for music, adjudication sheets or certificates left by competitors.


AWARDS


Ensemble entry does not contribute to the two class requirements for solo awards and trophies.

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TALENT SHOWAt least one member of the entry must be a resident of Abbotsford, be studying with a teacher who resides in Abbotsford or be studying with an Abbotsford BCRMTA branch member.

Open to amateur artists, solo or group in a variety of genres that must have a live or pre-recorded musical component and be family entertainment appropriate. Costumes are encouraged. This could include: Family Band, Garage Band, Dance, Musical Theatre, Instrumental, Vocal, or Comedy.


Category to be entered is determined by average age of the group.

Songs must be appropriate for a family audience. Offensive lyrics may result in disqualification. Contestants are expected to wear family appropriate attire.

If you are bringing a pre-recorded back-up tape or CD, you must provide the means to play the back-up. The Festival will not provide a sound system.

TIME LIMIT - 5 minutes, including set-up.

MUSIC SCORES

Talent show competitors are encouraged but not required to provide a music score.

If the performers are playing with music, all music used must be an original score. Any scores or music provided to the adjudicator must be an original score.

Photocopies of the music without proper authorization will cause the entry to be disqualified. To use a legal digital or downloaded music score, proof must be presented before performance.

CERTIFICATES, MARKING, and AWARDS

Talent Show entry does not contribute to the two class requirements for solo awards and trophies.

Gold, Silver, Bronze and Participation Certificates will be awarded, NO marks will be given to competitors.

Competitors will be marked on preparation, skill, presentation and overall entertainment value.



THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE TALENT SHOW

IF THERE ARE FEWER THAN FIVE ENTRIES.

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ABBOTSFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Dear Parent, Congratulations! You have entered your child in Abbotsford’s 19th Annual Music Festival. The Abbotsford Music Festival exists to provide the music students of our community with an adjudicated performance experience serving to both instruct and inspire.

In addition, a festival: ♪ provides students with an opportunity to perform prepared repertoire for an eminent adjudicator.

♪ gives encouragement, builds confidence, improves performance, and gives an opportunity to hear other students.

To help you get the most out of the Festival, the following may be useful: ♪ The Festival runs from April 30 - May 4, 2018. Your child may be scheduled at any time during this period.

♪ DRESS CODE in effect for the Festival: No jeans, No shorts, “slogan” T-shirts or midriffs exposed. Festival is PERFORMANCE: please dress appropriately.

♪ Each performer will be awarded a certificate, which will be in the music book when it is returned to the student.

♪ Memory is expected and music presented must be an original score. If music is used, a 2nd original score will be needed for the adjudicator.

♪ Photocopied music without proper authorization will result in disqualification.

♪ Strings - An accompanist is the responsibility of the student and teacher and must use an original score.

♪ Please note - to be eligible for awards, students must be entered and compete in a minimum of two classes or in concert class. Ensemble, Duet, Trio, Talent Show, Own Composition or Open Class do not count as a 2nd class.

♪ Winners of awards may be required to perform at the Honours Concert and must be prepared to do so. This contact will be made through your teacher.

♪ If you have any questions/concerns about the Festival, please take them to your teacher who will then contact the Festival Committee.

♪ The Festival Committee members and volunteers present at the Festival are not there to provide child care. Please make other arrangements.

♪ The adjudicator cannot hold discussions directly with teachers, parents or students participating in the Festival.

The box of Terms and Conditions that you are asked to check in online registration is to allow us to promote the Festival in the newspaper with photographs of students, to display these photographs in the festival venue, displaying pictures on the festival website and to record the Honours Concert. To do these things, we need your parental permission. It also sets out the requirements for student participation and teacher volunteering.

The waiver that you are being asked to sign on the paper application form is to allow us as teachers to promote the Festival in the newspaper with photographs of students, to display these photographs in the festival venue, displaying pictures on the festival website and to record the Honours Concert. To do these things, we need your parental permission.

We sincerely hope that you and your child enjoy the Festival! - Festival Committee

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Program Advertising Rates

Full page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 275.00

1/2 page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 165.00

1/3 page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 110.00

1/4 page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 80.00

Business Card • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 55.00

3 Line Listing - no art work • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 55.00

6 Line Listing - no art work • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 110.00

Graphic layout • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 50.00 @ hour

ALL AD MATERIAL AND PAYMENT DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2018

To: Abbotsford Music Festival 2018 c/o Calvin Dyck 31068 Heron Street Abbotsford, BC V2T 5K5

Contact Name

Advertiser Name

Billing Address

Advertisment Size Camera Ready Provided: YES / NO Prepare from enclosed: YES / NO

Payment enclosed $

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1. Please be aware of the different application forms. Make sure you are using the appropriate one.

2. Use the first initial and the composer’s last name – please check spelling of unusual names!

3. The title of the piece should be AS IN THE SYLLABUS – do not translate, etc.

4. Studies are entered by number, NOT by title.

5. Teachers - If you are a member of the BCRMTA and we have your address - just enter your name and phone number - no need to write out the entire address each time.

6. Length of piece is very important for timing of classes. Please calculate timing as the student will play the piece as per RCM requirements.

(Listen to the RCM recordings to get an approximate idea of length) Please round up to the closest 5 sec.

7. Clarification of Piano Senior List D and E categories: • Gr. 9 ‘D’ is Post-Romantic and Early 20th century Repertoire• Gr. 9 ‘E’ is 20th and 21st century Repertoire.

8. A paper Festival application without a parental signature is an INCOMPLETE application and will not be accepted. Please initial in the box under the signature line to indicate that you have read the Parent Letter.

9. Payment can be made by Paypal (online registration), credit card (online), e-transfer, or personal cheque. Multiple entries from a family or teacher may be paid for by a single cheque or e-transfer.

HOW TO FILL OUT A FESTIVAL APPLICATION

EFFECT OF BILL C. 60 - COPYRIGHT• It is illegal to copy, by any means, previously published material.

• No copied scores will be accepted for competition, an original is required for the adjudicator at the Performance Venue.

• A letter is required from any publisher who has given permission for the copying of their work.

To use a legal digital or downloaded music score, proof must be presented before performance.

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Piano / String

Prep A/Prep B/Intro Piano/String - Solo Classes $11

Piano/String - Concert Class $23

Level / Grade 1 Piano/String - Solo Classes $12










Level / Grade 6 Piano/String -Solo Classes $18

String - Solo - Concerto Class $22



String - Solo Concerto Class $24






Piano/String - Classical/List B $28







ARCT Piano/String - Solo Classes $26




Duets/ Trios/ Ensembles

SINGLE ENTRIES PER CLASS

Primary (Intro - 2) Duets / Trios / Ensembles $16

Junior (3-5) Duets / Trios / Ensembles $17

Junior (Intro-4) Large Ensembles $22

Intermediate (6-8) Duets / Trios / Ensembles $22

Intermediate (5-7) Large Ensembles $27

Senior (9-ARCT) Duets / Trios / Ensembles $28

Senior (8-ARCT) Large Ensembles $33

CONCERT CLASS

Primary (Intro - 2) Ensembles $32

Junior (3-5) Ensembles $33

Junior (Intro-4) Large Ensembles $45

Intermediate (6-8) Ensembles $44

Intermediate (5-7) Large Ensembles $55

Senior (9-ARCT) Ensembles $55

Senior (8-ARCT) Large Ensembles $67

Talent Show

SOLO ENTRIES

Age 6 - 9 $11

Age 10 - 12 $14

Age 13 - 15 $16

Age 16 and up $19

GROUP ENTRIES

Age 6 - 9 $22

Age 10 - 12 $28

Age 13 - 15 $34

Age 16 and up $40

Abbotsford Music Festival 2018 Fees Schedule

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Mail OR Deliver all entries to: Beth Nickel

1524 Kipling StreetAbbotsford, BC V2S 6K1

Phone: 604.854.4305

Abbotsford Music Festival 2018 April 30 - May 4, 2018

Payment Options:E-TRANSFER: please send to [email protected]

For e-transfers please use the password - Festival2018CHEQUES: Please make cheques payable to: Abbotsford Music Festival

ONLINE: Register online at: abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: FEBRUARY 1, 2018 One entry form for each class entered

Late entries will be accepted until February 8, 2018 with a surcharge of $10 per entry.

Submission of this application gives permission to the Abbotsford Music Festival for use of photo images of the applicant without charge for the limited purpose of Festival promotion (i.e. pictures displayed at the Festival venue, program, newspaper or on www.abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com) _______________________________________ Parent Signature

I have read the Parent Letter Inital inside the box

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Instrument___ Piano

___ Violin

___ Viola

___ Cello

Level / Grade

___ Prep A / Introductory

___ Prep B

___ Level / Grade 1

___ Level / Grade 2

___ Level / Grade 3

___ Level / Grade 4

___ Level / Grade 5

___ Level / Grade 6

___ Level / Grade 7

___ Level / Grade 8

___ Level / Grade 9

___ Level / Grade 10

___ ARCT

Which Syllabus:

RCM ______

Other _____

Student

Name _____________________________

Phone ____________________________

Teacher

Name _____________________________

Address ___________________________

Address ___________________________

Is this student a resident of Abbotsford?

Yes ____No_______

Selection

Class (example: List A, Classical) _______________________________________

Cost _____________________________________________________________

Title _____________________________________________________________

Opus no / Movement _______________________________________________

Composer ________________________________________________________

Performance Time __________________________________________________

Email _____________________________

Email _____________________________

Phone ____________________________

SOLO CLASSES

Please refer to page 13 for eligible classes

Please refer to page 12 for class fees

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Phone: 604.854.4305




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Instrument___ Piano

___ Violin

___ Viola

___ Cello

Level / Grade

___ Prep A / Introductory

___ Prep B

___ Level / Grade 1

___ Level / Grade 2

___ Level / Grade 3

___ Level / Grade 4

___ Level / Grade 5

___ Level / Grade 6

___ Level / Grade 7

___ Level / Grade 8

___ Level / Grade 9

___ Level / Grade 10

___ ARCT

Which Syllabus:

RCM ______

Other _____

StudentName _____________________________

Phone ____________________________

TeacherName _____________________________

Address ___________________________

Address ___________________________

Is this student a resident of Abbotsford?Yes ____No_______

Cost __________________________ Total Performance Time _______________

• Piano / String - No Studies permitted in Concert Class

• Piano - No List B Pieces for Level 9 - 10 - ARCT

Selection 1Title _____________________________________________________________

Opus no / Movement _______________________________________________

Composer ________________________________________________________

Selection 2Title _____________________________________________________________

Opus no / Movement _______________________________________________

Composer ________________________________________________________

Selection 3Title _____________________________________________________________

Opus no / Movement _______________________________________________

Composer ________________________________________________________

Email _____________________________

Email _____________________________

Phone ____________________________

CONCERT CLASSES


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Instrument___ Orchestra / Large Ensembles

___ String / Piano Ensembles

___ Piano Duets / Trios

Category

___ Primary

___ Junior

___ Intermediate

___ Senior

Performers and instruments (for duets and small ensembles)

Name ___________________________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________

TeacherName _____________________________

Address ___________________________

Address ___________________________

Is one of the students in the ensemble

a resident of Abbotsford?

Yes ____No_______

Selection 1 for Solo Entry or 1st selection of Concert Class

Title ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Opus no / Movement ______________________________Composer _______________________________________

Selection 2 - Concert Class

Title ____________________________________________________________________________________________


Selection 3 - Concert Class

Title ____________________________________________________________________________________________


Email _____________________________

Email _____________________________

Phone ____________________________

Solo ______________________________

Concert Class ______________________

ENSEMBLES CLASSES

Cost ______________________________Please refer to page 12 for class fees

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Solo or Group Choose age level based on average age.

___ Age 6 - 9

___ Age 10 - 12

___ Age 13 - 15

___ Age 16 - up

Category

___ Rock

___ Classical

___ Musical Theatre

___ Pop

___ Jazz

___ Christian Contemporary

___ Other

Student or Group Name(s) Name ___________________________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________

TeacherName _____________________________

Address ___________________________

Address ___________________________

Is this student or one of the members

a resident of Abbotsford?

Yes ____No_______

Email _____________________________

Email _____________________________

Phone ____________________________

Solo ______________________________

Group ____________________________

TALENT SHOW

Cost ______________________________

Selection

Title _____________________________________________________________

Composer ________________________________________________________

Performance Time __________________________________________________TIME LIMIT - 5 MINUTES Including set-up.

Brief description of performance and stage requirements: ___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Phone: 604.854.4305OR

Online at: abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com




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COVER ART CONTEST

This gives permission to the Abbotsford Music Festival for the use of photo images of the applicant as well as use of

the artwork without charge for the limited purpose for three (3) years of Festival promotion (i.e. pictures displayed at

the Festival venue, program, newspaper _______________________________________ Parent Signature

Student Name __________________________________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________

Teacher ________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________ E-mail _______________________________________

2016 - Katriana VanWoudenberg2017 - Catherine Huang 2015 - Kevina Takenaka

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Phone: 604.854.4305OR

Online at: abbotsfordmusicbcrmta.com




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Dr. E.J.Janzen Trophy Devan Greenhouse Trophy Music Appreciation Bursary

Three (3) awards in the General Awards category have specific requirements attached. In order to qualify for these awards,

a student must participate in a minimum of two (2) classes or Concert Class and be recommended by the teacher.

Each teacher is permitted to submit only ONE recommendation for each award.

The same student may be recommended for all three awards. All applications must be received by February 1, 2018.

Teacher:____________________________________________

Dr. E.J. JANZEN TROPHYTo be presented to a piano or string student who demonstrates exemplary discipline and preparation throughout the year. The candidate must be entered in a minimum of two (2) classes or a Concert class with an averaged mark of 80% or higher.

Student_________________________________________ Level / Grade ______________________

DEVAN GREENHOUSE TROPHYTo be presented to a piano student who demonstrates consistent practicing and the most discipline in Sight Reading and Timing. The candidate must be entered in a minimum of two (2) classes or a Concert Class with an averaged mark of 80% or higher.

Student_________________________________________ Level / Grade______________________

MUSIC APPRECIATION BURSARYTo be presented to a piano or string student who shows music potential, for the furtherance of music lessons. Bursary to be paid to the music teacher. The candidate must be entered in 2 classes or in a concert class.

Student_________________________________________ Level / Grade______________________

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Documents

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