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Knock on Wood

Arts Fest 2014 Hosted by Woodridge College and

Preparatory School

28 July – 1 August 2014

Knock on Wood Arts Fest 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Festival Format .............................................................................................................. 3

2 Overview of Categories .................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Performing Arts ........................................................................................................... 4

2.1.1 Instrumental Music ........................................................................................... 4

2.1.2 Individual Vocal Performance ............................................................................... 7

2.1.2 Group Vocal Performance................................................................................ 7

2.1.3 Speech and Drama ............................................................................................... 8

2.2 Non-Performing Arts ............................................................................................. 10

3 Administrative Information ............................................................................................ 11

3.1 Important Dates .................................................................................................... 11

3.2 Adjudication .......................................................................................................... 12

3.3 Organising Committee .......................................................................................... 12

3.4 Entry details .......................................................................................................... 14

3.4.1 Registration of Affiliates & Payment Reference Number ................................ 14

3.4.2 Entry Fees & Number of Entries..................................................................... 14

3.4.3 Date of Birth ................................................................................................... 15

3.4.4 Electronic Entries ........................................................................................... 15

3.4.5 Posted or Faxed Entries ................................................................................ 16

3.4.6 Banking Details for Payments ........................................................................ 16

3.4.7 Details on Entry Forms .................................................................................. 16

3.4.8 Withdrawal of Participants.............................................................................. 17

3.5 Programme ........................................................................................................... 17

3.6 Venues ................................................................................................................. 18

3.7 Registration (during the event) .............................................................................. 18

3.8 Language and dress code ..................................................................................... 18

3.9 Disqualification ...................................................................................................... 18

4 CATEGORY INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 19

4.1 Category 1: Instrumental Music (Primary and Secondary Schools) ...................... 19

4.1.1 SUB-CATEGORY PNO: PIANO.................................................................... 20

4.1.2 SUB-CATEGORY STR: STRINGS ............................................................... 21

4.2 Category 2: Individual Vocal Performance (Primary and Secondary Schools) ...... 22

4.3 Category 3: Group Vocal Performance (Choir) ..................................................... 24

4.3.1 Sub-categories JPC AND SPC: JUNIOR PRIMARY AND SENIOR PRIMARY

CHOIRS ...................................................................................................................... 24


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4.3.2 Sub-category HSC: HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS ................................................ 25

4.4 Category 4: Speech and Drama ........................................................................... 26

4.4.1 Sub-category PDM: Primary School Drama ................................................... 28

4.4.2 Sub-category HDM: High School Drama ........................................................ 28

4.5 Category 5: VISUAL ARTS .................................................................................. 30

4.5.1 Sub-category PVA: Primary School Visual Arts .............................................. 32

4.5.2 Sub-category HVA: High School Visual Arts .................................................. 33

4.6 Category 6: Creative Writing .................................................................................. 34

Addendum A ...................................................................................................................... 37

Addendum B ....................................................................................................................... 38

Addendum C: SUMMARY OF ENTRIES ............................................................................ 39


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You are invited to participate in the

“Knock on Wood” Arts Fest

(28 July – 1 August 2014)

where the Woodridge Schools will be opening their doors to schools in the Eastern Cape

and Garden Route regions for a festival encompassing music, speech and drama, visual art

and creative writing. This bi-annual event aims to:

Provide exposure to budding young artists in a non-threatening and

stimulating environment,

Foster a general awareness and appreciation of the arts,

Stimulate youthful artistic self-expression,

Foster interaction between schools on a cultural level.

1 Festival Format

Lunch hour concerts and a vibrant evening programme, including music concerts and drama

productions, will be hosted concurrent with the festival. Professional performers of a high

calibre will participate in this programme.

Lunches and other refreshments will be available on a daily basis on the school ampus.

What can you expect?

An opportunity to perform in the company of fellow artists and to be judged by

kind adjudicators, who will “discreetly” provide you with helpful feedback and

tips!

Each participant in this festival will receive an adjudicator’s report and a

certificate indicating their level of proficiency. Furthermore, there will also be a

competitive element in that sectional medal winners will be announced for the

first three places in the different age groups of the different categories.


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2 Overview of Categories

The “Knock on Wood” Arts Fest facilitates participation on a primary and high

school level in the following categories:

PERFORMING ARTS

Category Description of Categories

1 Instrumental Music

2 Individual Vocal Performance (Solo Singing)

3 Group Vocal Performance (Choir)

4 Speech and Drama

NON-PERFORMING ARTS

Category Description of Categories

5 Visual Arts

6 Creative Writing (Secondary Schools ONLY)

The sub-categories/ codes, sections and age groups of each

category are outlined below:

2.1 Performing Arts

2.1.1 Instrumental Music CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY

SECTION AGE GROUP

(classes) MEDALS

1 Instrumental

Music

PNO (Piano)

(a) Baroque

7 - 9 years Primary School (Piano)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

10 - 11 years

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

12 - 14 years

(b)


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Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

13 - 16 years High School (Piano)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

17 - 18 years

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

WIN (Woodwinds and

Brass)

(a) Baroque

7 - 9 years Primary School (Piano)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

10 - 11 years

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

12 - 14 years

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

13 - 16 years High School (Winds)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern


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(a) Baroque

17 - 18 years

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

STR (Strings)

(a) Baroque

7 - 9 years Primary School

(Strings)

(1st

, 2nd

, 3rd

)

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

10 - 11 years

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

12 - 14 years

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

13 - 16 years High School (Strings)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a) Baroque

17 – 18 years

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern


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2.1.2 Individual Vocal Performance

CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY

SECTION AGE GROUP (classes)

MEDALS

2 Individual

Vocal Performance

iVP

(a) Folk Songs

7 - 9 years Primary School

(Singing)

(1st

, 2nd

, 3rd

)

(b) Musicals

(a)

Folk Songs 10 - 11 years

(b) Musicals

(a) Folk Songs

12 - 14 years

(b) Musicals

(a)

Baroque 13 – 16 years High School

(Singing)

(1st

, 2nd

, 3rd

) (b)

Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

(a)

Baroque 17 – 18 years

(b) Classical

(c) Romantic

(d) Modern

2.1.2 Group Vocal Performance


SECTION PHASE (Classes)

MEDALS

3 Group Vocal Performance

JPC (Junior Primary School Choir)

(a) Two Pieces of

Contrasting Mood

Grade 1 - 3 (Junior Primary School Choirs)

Junior Primary School (Choir)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)


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SPC (Senior Primary School Choir)

(a) Two Pieces of

Contrasting Style

Grade 4 - 7 (Senior Primary School Choirs)

Senior Primary School (Choir)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

HSC (High School Choir)

(a) Two Pieces of

Contrasting Style

Grade 8 - 12 (High School

Choirs)

High School (Choir)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

2.1.3 Speech and Drama



MEDALS

4 Speech &

Drama

PDM

Primary School Drama

(a) Individual Poetry

Grade 1 - 3 (Foundation

Phase)

Primary School (Drama)

Individual

(1st

, 2nd

, 3rd

)

Group (1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

(b) Individual Prose

(c) Choral Verse


Grade 4 - 6 (Intermediate

Primary School Phase)


(c) Dramatic

Monologue

(d) Group

Dramatisation

(e) Choral Verse

(a)

Individual Poetry Grade 7

(Senior Primary School Phase)


(c) Dramatic

Monologue

(d) Group

Dramatisation

(e) Choral Verse


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(f) Team Section: Improvisational Theatre Sports

Mixed ages/phases (1 Team of 5 per

school)

Primary School

(Theatre Sport)

1

st Place Only

HDM

High School Drama


Grade 8 - 9 (Intermediate High School

Phase)

High School (Drama)

Individual

(1st

, 2nd

, 3rd

)

Group (1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)


(c) Dramatic

Monologue

(d) Group

Dramatisation


Grade 10 - 12 (Senior High

School Phase) (b) Individual Prose

(c) Dramatic

Monologue

(d) Group

Dramatisation

(e) Public Speaking:

See Category Information for

topics

Grade 10 - 12 High School (Public

Speaking)

1st

Place Only

(f) Team Section: Improvisational Theatre Sports

Mixed ages/phases

(1 Team of 5 per

school)

High School (Theatre Sport)

1

st Place Only


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2.2 Non-Performing Arts



Trophies

5 Visual Arts

PVA (Primary School

Visual Arts)

(a) Painting - Theme:

Self Portrait

Grade 1 - 3 (Foundation

Phase)

Primary School

(Visual Arts)

(1st

, 2nd

, 3rd

) (b)

Mixed Media - Theme: The

Sound of Music

(c) Medium of Choice Theme: The Lost

World

(a)

Painting - Theme: Faces from Fiction

Grade 4 - 6 (Intermediate

Primary Phase)

(b) Drawing – Theme: Wonderful Water

(c) Medium of Choice Theme: Beautiful

South Africa

(d) Film Work – Theme: Stop

Action Animation Movie

(a) Medium of Choice Theme: Echoes from the Orient

Grade 7 (Senior Primary Phase)

(b) Painting – Theme: In the Style of the

Masters

(c) Film Work – Theme: Own

Choice

HVA (High School Visual

Arts)

(a) Painting or

drawing

Grade 8 - 9 (Intermediate High School

Phase)

High School (Visual Arts)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

(a) Painting or

drawing

Grade 10 - 12 (Senior High

School Phase)


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SECTION PHASE (classes)

Trophies

6 Creative Writing

CRW (a) Poetry

Grade 8 - 9 High School (Creative Writing)

(1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd)

(a) Poetry

Grade 10 - 12

3 Administrative Information

3.1 Important Dates

DEADLINES

Affiliation Period for Schools 10 March – 14 April

Registration of Entrants 5 May - 6 June

Publication of entry list 20 June

Final day for alterations to candidate details 23 June

Final lunch order/payments (Choirs) 23 June

Publication of FINAL PROGRAMME 26 June

Submission Date: Non-Performing Arts Entries 20 June


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3.2 Adjudication

Adjudication will be done by respected professionals.

The adjudicator’s decision is final and no discussion will be entered into regarding

certificates and awards.

Adjudicators may disqualify participants if they do not adhere to all the Arts Fest rules

and regulations.

Medals will be awarded in all sections as indicated in the tables above.

Certificates will be awarded for the following levels of achievement:

3.3 Organising Committee

It is the responsibility of the participants (or their teachers) to inform the

Organising Committee of any change of address, contact details or other entry

details prior to Monday 23 June. No changes will be made after this date.

Participating schools must ensure that the current and correct details of the

school, teacher and participants are supplied. The Organising Committee takes

no responsibility for incorrect or altered information which has not been disclosed

and this might lead to disqualification.

The Organising Committee takes no responsibility for entries that are late due to

the slow postal service or problems with the online registration process if the

participant (or responsible teacher) did not double check entries and entry details.

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Personal details of participants will be used for administrative purposes and not

for public consumption or publication.

The Organising Committee reserves the right to cancel the Festival at any stage

if deemed necessary due to circumstances that could not be prevented.

The Organising Committee has the right to alter the age category of the

Participant if it is established that the Participant has been entered into the

incorrect category.

Name Contact Number

Email Address

Chairperson

Lestie Hughes 041-9566 289 082 445 8939

[email protected]

Vice-chairperson

Renay Bellingham

041-9566 200 076 499 7715

[email protected]

Piano co-ordinator

Else Fouché 041-9566 229 083 788 0038

[email protected]

Wind co-ordinator Gonda Kotzé 041-9566 200 083 881 4323

[email protected]

String co-ordinator

Stephanie Fouché

041-9566 210 073 338 5860

[email protected]

Individual Vocal (Singing) co-ordinator

Virgil Matrass 041-9566 200 074 066 6547

[email protected]

Choir co-ordinator (Primary schools)

Gonda Kotzé 041-9566 200 083 881 4323

[email protected]

Choir co-ordinator (High Schools)

Anton Steyn 041-9566 200 076 548 5162

[email protected]

Visual Art (Primary Schools)

Renay Bellingham

041-9566 200 076 499 7715

[email protected]

Visual Art (High Schools)

Juli-Anne Norton

041-9566 200 084 7810 356

[email protected]

Creative Writing

Mary-Anne Lagan

041-9566 200 082 6564 274

[email protected]

Administrative Secretary

Marianne Crane

078 6792 498 [email protected]

Speech & Drama (Primary Schools)

Renay Bellingham

041-9566 200 076 499 7715

[email protected]

Speech & Drama (High Schools)

Anton Steyn 041-9566 200 076 548 5162

[email protected]

Catering co-ordinator

Nicolette Olivier

041-9566 207 082 786 7682

[email protected]

Logistics

Sieg Schnetler 041-9566 200 084 704 0045

[email protected]

IT Support Nicholas Kock and Elanie Kok

041-9566 200 083 775 4360 / 041-9566 200 072 225 9773

[email protected] / [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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3.4 Entry details

3.4.1 Registration of Affiliates & Payment Reference Number

All participating schools have to AFFILIATE as a member of the Knock on Wood Arts

Fest.

Affiliation is free of charge.

After affiliation, a payment reference number will be generated for each school and

this must be used in all communication with the organising committee or when

making payments.

The period for affiliation is from 10 March to 14 April.

Affiliation and Entries must preferably be done ELECTRONICALLY on the

Woodridge Website at www.woodridge.co.za/knockonwood/2014

Affiliates that do not have internet access must please contact the Administrative

Secretary so that a Payment Reference Number can be issued.

Any questions not covered by these Rules must be referred to the respective section

co-ordinators on the Organising Committee.

3.4.2 Entry Fees & Number of Entries

Please refer to the general and specific rules for the various categories and sub-

categories to determine if there are any restrictions regarding the number of entries

within the particular category.

The same participants may enter into different categories (eg. Instrumental Music

AND Visual Art.).

Categories 1 – 2 Per entry R60-00

Category 3 Per entry R90-00

Category 4 Solos Per entry R60-00

Groups Per entry R90-00

Categories 5 – 6 Per entry R30-00

LUNCH (Salad Rolls & Cooldrink) R20-00

Pre-booking is recommended for choirs


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Various meal options will be available at the Woodridge Coffee Shop, and within the

quad area around the College Hall.

Lunch bookings via the Administrative Assistant, Mrs Marianne Crane are

recommended for choirs. The final order date is 23 June 2014.

3.4.3 Date of Birth

Entries for Categories 1 and 2 will only be processed if they include the participant’s date

of birth.

Ages are to be determined by the pupils’ age on the 31st of December 2014:

3.4.4 Electronic Entries

After the affiliation process is completed the period for REGISTRATION of

ENTRANTS will begin on 5 May ending on 6 June. No late entries will be accepted.

Entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances.

No entries will be processed if entry fees are outstanding.

Faxed entries will only be accepted if they are accompanied by proof of payment and

the payment reference number is provided.

Teachers responsible for entries at each affiliated school are advised to use the

Summary of Entries form to help with the calculation of fees (Addendum C).

The Electronic Entry Form will be made available on the Woodridge Website on 6

May 2014, at: www.woodridge.co.za/knockonwood/2014

Wherever possible, please make use of the electronic method. This will ensure that

spelling and item mistakes will be kept to a minimum.

Age Groups Year of Birth

7 – 9 years of age: 2007, 2006, 2005

10 – 11 years of age: 2004, 2003,

12 – 14 years of age: 2002, 2001, 2000

14 – 16 years of age: 2000, 1999, 1998

17 - 18 years of age 1997, 1996


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The Knock on Wood Arts Fest cannot be held responsible for incorrect information on

the entry forms.

3.4.5 Posted or Faxed Entries

In case of posted or faxed entries, an entry form (pdf) is available for download on the

website: www.woodridge.co.za/knockonwood/2014

Knock on Wood Arts Fest Marianne Crane Woodridge College & Preparatory School P.O. Thornhill THORNHILL 6375

3.4.6 Banking Details for Payments

No entries will be processed unless the correct payments were made by the affiliated

school.

All payments must be referenced using the unique Payment Reference Number that

was generated during the affiliation process.

Affiliates can make as many payments as they like, as long as they adhere to the

prescribed deadlines.

Bank: Standard Bank Acc Name: Woodridge College Acc Number: 080372120 Branch Code: 050017 Reference: YOUR SCHOOL’s Payment Reference number

3.4.7 Details on Entry Forms

All information on the electronic forms must be completed.

The information on hand-written entries must be legible and written in block capitals.

This will facilitate correct data capturing.

Verify details, especially age/phase, category and section numbers and spelling of

the name, as it should appear on the Festival Certificate.


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Ensure that participants are enrolled in the correct categories and sections.

Teachers will be held responsible for supplying accurate details, as incorrect

information may lead to the disqualification of the participant.

3.4.8 Withdrawal of Participants

Any participants withdrawing from the Festival will forfeit the entry fee. Once entry

fees have been processed, they can, under no circumstances, be refunded.

If a participant withdraws, he/she cannot be replaced by another participant –

certificates are pre-printed and therefore no name changes can be made.

Should a cancellation be necessary, please inform the Administrative Assistant

without delay.

3.5 Programme

No draft programme will be supplied. A list of entries will be emailed to affiliates, for

correction and verification, on or before Friday, 20 June 2014.

For your convenience, this list will also be made available on the internet at the

following address: www.woodridge.co.za/knockonwood/20134

All corrections must reach the Administrative Secretary no later than Monday 23

June 2014

o Via email, to [email protected]

o Via fax, to Marianne Crane 041-9566202

The final programme will be available on the Woodridge Website on Thursday, 26

June 2014.

Please note that the organisers cannot accommodate time or date clashes with extra

mural activities, due to organisational complexities. Should there be any problems,

please discuss this with the discipline co-ordinator.

While the organisers will do their utmost to ensure the smooth running of each

discipline, there are factors beyond their control which may affect the final

programme. Should any changes be unavoidable, we will, wherever possible, notify

affiliates.



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3.6 Venues

All performances will take place on the Woodridge College and Preparatory

School Campus, situated just off the old Van Stadens Pass Road, Witteklip,

Thornhill.

The School Halls, Lecture Theatre and Woodpecker Club House will be used for

the different sections.

A map of the Woodridge Campus will be made available with the publication of

the final programme.

3.7 Registration (during the event)

All participants must register 30 minutes prior to their performance (except for the

non-performance entries).

Registration tables will be situated in the foyers of each of the venues.

3.8 Language and dress code

No prejudicial material or derogatory language will be allowed during any of the

performances or entries and may lead to disqualification.

Please ensure that the performance contents are appropriate and age-related.

It is suggested that participants wear their school uniforms for performances.

3.9 Disqualification

To avoid disqualification, participants should comply with all the Festival rules. A participant

will be disqualified if he/she:

Fails to arrive at the correct venue on the correct date and time for the section he/she

was entered for.

Plays a piece that is not representative of the chosen section.

Does not have the original scores or music available on site on the day of the

performance and/or forgets to submit a clear copy of the works to be performed.

When there is clear evidence of plagiarism or the authenticity of the works are in

question.


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4 CATEGORY INFORMATION

4.1 Category 1: Instrumental Music (Primary and Secondary

Schools)

The age groups in which entrants can participate and the different sections are listed below:

GENERAL RULES PERTAINING TO CATEGORY 1 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC):

A participant may only enter for TWO OF THE ABOVE SECTIONS per age category

and per instrument.

A participant may only enter ONE PIECE PER SECTION per age category and per

instrument.

No work may be presented in more than one section.

The duration of each work must be accurately timed and indicated on the entry form. This information is essential when compiling the programme.

Participants should have the originals of sheet music used at hand at the Arts Fest. Participants will personally be held responsible for copyright infringements and resulting fines in case SAMRO representatives find them not to be in possession of the original scores.

AGES PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTIONS

7 – 9 years

Section a: Baroque (c.1600 – 1750) Section b: Classical (c.1750 – 1820) Section c: Romantic (c.1820 – 1900) Section d: Modern (c.1900 and beyond)

10 – 11 years

12 -14

HIGH SCHOOL SECTIONS

13 – 16 years


17 – 18 years


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There is no section for duos, trios and larger instrumental ensembles.

No photocopies will be made at the venue. In case of emergency, participants will pay R5 per photocopied page.

ONE complete photocopy of the participant’s chosen piece/s must be presented to the section administrator at least 30 minutes before the start of the section for use by the adjudicator.

Participants are not allowed to present OWN compositions in any of the sections. Only published works will be acceptable – no handwritten scores or chord symbols.

The UNISA, Trinity Guildhall and ABRSM syllabi should be used as a guide.

Participants should avoid REPEATS, but Da Capo’s must be observed.

No contemporary or light music will be allowed. Participants should select works from the specific stylistic periods.

Where applicable, participants must provide their own accompanists and/or page turners.

Once a section is in progress, participants and audience members will not be allowed to leave the venue until the next formal break.

Participants are expected to be present at the end of each section for the prize giving.

Adjudicators will make general comments about each section and award the medals for the sectional winners at the end of each section.

Certificates and performance reports will be available from section administrators ONLY after the sectional prize giving.

Only acoustic accompaniments will be allowed.

There are limited on-site warm-up facilities available.

A music stand will be provided in each performance venue

4.1.1 SUB-CATEGORY PNO: PIANO

Discipline Co-ordinator: Else Fouché

Email: [email protected]

083 788 0038 (cell)

041-9566 229 (work)


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4.1.2 SUB-CATEGORY WIN: WIND INSTRUMENTS

Pieces may be performed on any of the following woodwind instruments:

o Flute

o Clarinet

o Saxophone

o Oboe

o Bassoon

o Recorder

o Trumpet

o Trombone

o French Horn

o Euphonium

o Tuba

It should only be necessary to check the tuning of instruments briefly before the

performance. Thorough tuning before going on stage is therefore expected.

4.1.3 SUB-CATEGORY STR: STRINGS

It should only be necessary to check the tuning of instruments briefly before the

performance. Thorough tuning before going on stage is therefore expected.

Pieces may be performed on any of the following stringed instruments:

o Violin

o Viola

o Cello

o Double bass

o Classical Guitar

Discipline Co-ordinator: Gonda Kotzé


083 881 4323 (cell)

041-9566 200 (work)

Discipline Co-ordinator: Stephanie Fouché


073 338 5860 (cell)

041-9566 200 (work)

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4.2 Category 2: Individual Vocal Performance (Primary and

Secondary Schools)

The age groups in which entrants can participate and the different sections are listed below:

AGES PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTIONS

7-9 years Section a: Folk Songs Section b: Musicals

10-11 years

Section a: Folk Songs Section b: Musicals

12-14 years

Section a: Folk Songs Section b: Musicals


13-16 years


17-18 years

Discipline Co-ordinator: Virgil Matrass


074 066 6547 (cell)

041-9566 200 (work)


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GENERAL RULES PERTAINING TO CATEGORY 2:

(INDIVIDUAL VOCAL PERFORMANCE):

A participant may only enter for TWO OF THE ABOVE SECTIONS per age category.

A participant may only enter ONE PIECE PER SECTION per age category.

No work may be presented in more than one section.

The duration of each work must be accurately timed and indicated on the entry form. This information is essential when compiling the programme.

Repertoire allowed: Western classical compositions & songs from stage musicals –

but not jazz or rock and pop.

NO backing tracks and microphones allowed.

Accompaniment must be acoustic in nature.

Pieces must be from external examination syllabi – NOT from contemporary syllabi

examinations such as Rockschool, Rock/Pop –The UNISA, Trinity Guildhall and

ABRSM syllabi should be used as a guide.

Teachers need to ensure that the song(s) chosen for a candidate are age

appropriate.

Songs must be performed from memory.

Participants are not allowed to present OWN compositions in any of the sections.

Only published works will be acceptable – no handwritten scores or chord symbols.

Once a section is in progress, participants and audience members will not be allowed

to leave the venue until the next formal break.

There is no section for duos, trios and larger ensembles in this category.

No photocopies will be made at the venue. In case of emergency, participants will pay R5 per photocopied page.

ONE complete photocopy of the participant’s chosen piece/s must be presented to the section administrator at least 30 minutes before the start of the section for use by the adjudicator.

Contestants are expected to be present at the end of each section for the prize giving.

Adjudicators will make general comments about each section and award the medals

for the sectional winners at the end of each section.


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Certificates and performance reports will be available from section administrators

ONLY after the sectional prize giving.

4.3 Category 3: Group Vocal Performance (Choir) The phases in which groups can participate and the different sections are listed below:

GENERAL RULES PERTAINING TO CATEGORY 3

(GROUP VOCAL PERFORMANCE):

Choirs should not be smaller than 20 and larger than 80 members in size.

ONE photocopy of each of the pieces presented by a choir must be presented to the section administrator at least 30 minutes before the start of the section, for use by the adjudicator.

No back tracks or amplification of voices will be allowed.

The section co-ordinators should, for logistical reasons, be notified in advance if

instruments other than the piano are used for accompaniment purposes.

4.3.1 Sub-categories JPC AND SPC: JUNIOR PRIMARY AND SENIOR

PRIMARY CHOIRS

Phase PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTIONS

Grade 1-3 (Junior Primary School)

Section a: Two Pieces in Contrasting Moods

Grade 4-7 (Senior Primary School)

Section a: Two pieces in Contrasting Styles

HIGH SCHOOL SECTION

Grade 8-12 (High

School)

Section a: Two pieces in Contrasting Styles

Sub-Category Co-ordinator: Gonda Kotzé


083 881 4323 (cell)

041-9566 200 (work)


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SPECIFIC RULES PERTAINING TO SUB-CATEGORIES JPC AND SPC

Junior Primary Choirs

TWO pieces contrasting in MOOD need to be performed by each choir in this sub-

category, which only has ONE section.

The total performance, including ‘walking on and off’ time, should not exceed 6

minutes in duration.

The chosen pieces may either be unison or in multiple parts.

Senior Primary Choirs

TWO pieces contrasting in STYLE (eg. classical, liturgical, ethnic, jazz,

contemporary) need to be performed by each choir in this sub-category, which only

has ONE section.



The chosen pieces must at least be in two parts.

4.3.2 Sub-category HSC: HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS

SPECIFIC RULES PERTAINING TO SUB-CATEGORY HSC

TWO pieces contrasting in STYLE (eg. classical, liturgical, ethnic, jazz,

contemporary) need to be performed by each choir in this sub-category, which only

has ONE section.



The chosen pieces must at least be in two parts.

Sub-Category Co-ordinator: Virgil Matrass


074 066 6547 (cell)

041-9566 200 (work)


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4.4 Category 4: Speech and Drama

The phases in which groups may participate, the different sections and the MAXIMUM

duration of each section are listed below:

PHASE PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTIONS

Foundation (Gr 1 - 3)

Section a: Individual Poetry (1 minute) Section b: Individual Prose (1 minute) Section c: Choral Verse (1 minute 30 seconds)

Intermediate Primary School

(Gr 4 - 6)

Section a: Individual Poetry (2 minutes) Section b: Individual Prose (2 minutes) Section c: Dramatic Monologue (2 minutes) Section d: Group Dramatisation: The performance of a short scene with a small cast (10 minutes) Section e: Choral Verse (2 minutes 30 seconds)

Senior Primary School (Gr 7)

Section a: Individual Poetry (2 minutes 30 seconds) Section b: Individual Prose (2 minutes 30 seconds) Section c: Dramatic Monologue (2 minutes) Section d: Group Dramatisation: The performance of a short scene with a small cast (10 minutes) Section e: Choral Verse (2 minutes 30 seconds)

Team Section:

Mixed Ages/ Phases

Section f: Improvisational Theatre Sport


Intermediate High School

(Gr 8 - 9)

Section a: Individual Poetry (3 minutes) Section b: Individual Prose (3 minutes) Section c: Dramatic Monologue (3 minutes) Section d: Group Dramatisation: The performance of a short scene with a small cast (10 minutes)


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(SPEECH AND DRAMA):

Only ONE team per school may participate in the Theatre Sport Section.

There are no other restrictions on the number of entries per school in the Speech and

Drama Category.

The same pupil may enter into different sections within the category.

All pieces, with the exception of speeches, must be memorised.

A copy off all work, with the exception of the speeches, must be handed to the

adjudicator upon registration.

No prompting from instructors may take place during a performance.

Poems and prose from published works must be used for the Individual Poetry,

Individual Prose, Choral Verse and Dramatic Monologue Sections.

Either a published or original script may be used for the Group Dramatisation.

Simple props and costumes may only be used in the Dramatic Monologue and

Group Dramatisation Categories.

Prop kits will be provided in the theatre sports section.

A Theatre Sport team may be of a mixed aged group. However, in schools that

consist of both a primary and high school, primary and high school pupils may not

participate together in one team.

Senior High School (Gr

10 - 12)

Section a: Individual Poetry (3 minutes) Section b: Individual Prose (3 minutes) Section c: Dramatic Monologue (3 minutes) Section d: Group Dramatisation : The performance of a short scene with a small cast (10 minutes)

Section e: Public Speaking (3 minutes)

Team Section:

Mixed Ages/ Phases

Section a: Improvisational Theatre Sport


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Each team in the Theatre Sport Section will participate in FOUR improvisational

activities and acquire points that will contribute towards a final score. The top team

in both the primary and high school sections will win fun prizes, ‘bragging rights’ and

a medal!

4.4.1 Sub-category PDM: Primary School Drama

SPECIFIC RULES PERTAINING TO SUB-CATEGORY PDM (FOUNDATION,

INTERMEDIATE PRIMARY AND SENIOR PRIMARY)

No conductor may be used for the Choral Verse

Numbers of participants in groups sections:

Choral Verse 5

Group Dramatisation 5 - Intermediate Phase

6 - Senior Phase

Choral Verse 5

Theatre Sport 5

4.4.2 Sub-category HDM: High School Drama

Sub-Category Co-ordinator: Renay

Bellingham

Email:

[email protected]

076 499 7715 (cell)

041-9566200 (work)

Sub-Category Co-ordinator: Anton Steyn


076 548 5162 (cell)

041-9566 200 (work)



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SPECIFIC RULES / INFORMATION PERTAINING TO SUB-CATEGORY HDM

(INTERMEDIATE HIGH AND SENIOR HIGH)

Numbers of participants in groups sections:

Group Dramatisation 6

Theatre Sport 5

Public Speaking Topics Select ONE:

(1) Should teachers be allowed to friend pupils on Facebook?

(2) Are South Africans getting fatter? Does it matter?

(3) Is it fair to expect of sports stars to be good role models?

(4) How the rich stay rich and the poor, poor.

(5) Intelligence depends on environmental factors, not genetic factors.

(6) Reasons why we must all keep up with the Kardashians?

(7) Does the internet influence young people to engage in risky behaviour?

(8) My day as a window washer.

(9) What to do when you are stuck in an elevator.


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4.5 Category 5: VISUAL ARTS

PLEASE READ THE GENERAL AS WELL AS SPECIFIC RULES

The phases in which groups may participate, the different sections, themes and a few

specifications are tabulated below:

PHASE PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTIONS (No limitation on number of entrants)

Foundation (Gr 1 - 3)

Section a: Painting – Theme: Self Portrait Section b: Mixed Media – Theme: The Sound of Music Section c: Medium of Choice – Theme: The Lost World

Intermediate Primary School

(Gr 4 - 6)

Section a: Painting – Theme: Faces from Fiction Section b: Drawing – Theme: Wonderful Water Section c: Medium of Choice – Theme: Beautiful South Africa Section d: Film Work – Theme: Stop action animation movie. Own choice of theme. 1 Minute in duration. (Film may use any appropriate materials eg.

Artworks may not be worked on during the course of the Arts Fest.

Artworks must be completed in advance and submitted for adjudication before or

on the stipulated date.

Submission Date: 20 June 2014 (8:00AM – 4:30PM)

Submission Venues: Woodridge Prep and College Reception

Areas (8:00AM – 4:30PM)

OR

27 North Riding Estate, Montmedy Road, Lorraine, PE

(3:00PM – 6:00PM)

Collection of artworks and certificates from Woodridge Prep and

College Art Departments:

2 August 2014 (2PM – 5PM)


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The absence of a set theme in the Intermediate and Senior High School Sections

enables pupils to submit artworks that are part of their school portfolios, on the

condition that these works were completed in 2014 and adhere to the size

specifications stated under the specific rules for the High School Section.


(VISUAL ARTS)

Please note that plagiarised images are strictly forbidden. Pupils may not submit any

works that are direct copies of lifted images. Pupils must work from their own

photographs or alter the source that they are using to the point where it has become

their own. Any plagiarised artworks that do not follow these specifications will be

disqualified and not included in the adjudication process.

The pupils will be adjudicated according to their artistic ability, composition, use of

medium and the Grade that they are in. Winners will be announced.

Participants may submit any original artwork that meets with the specifications and

has been completed in 2014.

Framed art work under glass will not be accepted for adjudication.

modelling clay, Lego, toys etc.)

Senior Primary School (Gr 7)

Section a: Medium of Choice – Theme: Echoes from the Orient Section b: Painting – Theme: In the Style of the Masters Section c: Film Work – Theme: Own choice of theme, in the style of the silent era. 3 minutes 30 seconds to 4 minutes in duration.

HIGH SCHOOL SECTION (Entries per school restricted to TWO art works per grade)

Intermediate High School (Grade 8 - 9)

Section a: DRAWING OR PAINTING – NO SET THEME. Pupils may only produce recognisable subject matter i.e. either realistic or expressive work. There is only one category this year; the inclusion of abstract work would unduly complicate the adjudication process and therefore will NOT be permitted.

Senior High School

(Grade 10 - 12)

Section a: DRAWING OR PAINTING – NO SET THEME. Pupils may only produce recognisable subject matter i.e. either realistic or expressive work. There is only one category this year; the inclusion of abstract work would unduly complicate the adjudication process and therefore will NOT be permitted.


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Please adhere to the specifications of artworks stipulated under the specific rules for

High school Visual Arts.

A proof of ownership form (Addendum A) needs to be attached at the back of each

individual artwork. No adjudication will take place without this form. The following

information must be filled in on the form:

Name and surname of participant (as it should appear on the certificate).

Name of school.

Grade

School Reference number

Entry number of the participant

Declaration of the teacher that the artwork is original.

Only artworks of participants, whose names are printed on the programme, will be

accepted for adjudication. If a participant’s name does not appear in the programme,

please contact the Administrative Assistant.

Artworks may only be entered once.

No late entries will be accepted.

Artworks are kept and transported by the organising committee at the risk of the

participant.

The organising committee reserves the right to display art work during the duration of

the festival.

It is the responsibility of participating schools to collect artworks on the post-festival

date stipulated above.

Artworks may only be collected by affiliated or designated persons with a written

authorisation from the affiliated school.

4.5.1 Sub-category PVA: Primary School Visual Arts

Sub-Category Co-ordinator: Renay Bellingham


076 499 7715 (cell)

041-9566 200 (work)



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SPECIFIC RULES PERTAINING TO SUB-CATEGORY PVA

(FOUNDATION, INTERMEDIATE PRIMARY AND SENIOR PRIMARY)

All artworks must be A3 size, on any choice of surface.

Medium choice:

Paintings may be executed in any paint and enhanced by another eg. Wax Resist.

Paint must be the dominant medium;

Collages may be created using any materials, provided they do not hinder display

(i.e. make it too heavy or clumsy).

Drawings may be done in any suitable mediums: pastels, charcoal, pencil, ink etc;

Film works must be submitted on a clearly-marked flash drive, in a clearly

marked container.

There is no restriction on the number of entries per school in the Primary School

Visual Arts Category.

The same candidate may enter into different sections within the category.

Please ensure that all the necessary administration accompanies the artwork and

that they are delivered on time. Participating schools are responsible for the

collection of the work on completion of the Festival.

A proof of ownership form (Addendum A) needs to be attached at the back of each

individual artwork. No adjudication will take place without this form. The following

information must be filled in on the form:

Name and surname of participant (as it should appear on the certificate).

Name of school.

Grade

School Reference number

Entry number of the participant

Declaration of the teacher that the artwork is original.

4.5.2 Sub-category HVA: High School Visual Arts

Sub-Category Co-ordinator: Juli-Anne Norton


084 781 0356 (cell)

041-9566 200 (work)


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SPECIFIC RULES / INFORMATION PERTAINING TO SUB-CATEGORY

(HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS)

Pupils may only submit artworks executed on a two-dimensional format i.e. a painting

or a drawing.

Each participating high school may enter a maximum of two art works per

grade, be it drawing or painting.

Maximum size: A1 Paper, canvas, cardboard or board. Minimum size A4. Pupils

may present a series of work as long as its intention is to function as one artwork and

is not simply a selection of random works placed together. Drawings need to be

neatly mounted with card. Paintings on block mounted canvases need not be

mounted; just neatly presented. If the painting is not on a block mounted canvas

pupils must mount them in card.

4.6 Category 6: Creative Writing

Poems must be completed in advance and submitted for adjudication before or on the

stipulated date.

Submission Date: 20 June 2014 (8:00AM – 4:30PM)

Kindly email entries to: [email protected]

Collection of certificates from Woodridge Prep and College Art

Departments:


Collection of entries and certificates:


Discipline Co-ordinator: Mary-Anne Lagan


082 656 4274 (cell)

041-9566 200 (work)

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(CREATIVE WRITING)

This discipline will be adjudicated according to ability and age. High School category

winners will be announced.

The authenticity of submitted poems must be verified by the representative teacher.

Participants may only submit work that has been created with the intention of

entering the Knock on Wood Arts Fest.

A prescribed form (Addendum B) needs to be attached to each individual entry. The

following information must be filled in on this form:

o Name and surname of participant (as it should appear on the certificate)

o Name of school or affiliated body

o Age group

o Section number

o School Reference number

o Entry number of the participant

o Declaration of the teacher that the poem is original

The prescribed form is available in Addendum B. This form must be attached to the

back of the poem as no adjudication will take place without this.

Only poems of participants, whose names are printed on the programme, will be

accepted for adjudication. If a participant’s name does not appear in the programme,

please contact the Administrative Assistant.

Poems may only be entered once.

Poems will be kept by the organising committee at the risk of the participant.

Poems and certificates may be collected after adjudication on the date stipulated

above.

No late entries will be accepted.

Winning entries will be published in the Arts Fest Programme.

(Section A) – Poetry Writing

The poem must be the original work of the participant.


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The poem must not exceed 42 lines, or be less than 8 lines.

The poem can be on any subject and each poem must be given an appropriate title.

Entries with inappropriate language or inappropriate material will be disqualified.

Adjudication will be based on the following criteria:

o Beauty, power, education or entertainment

o Message and interest

o Technical excellence

o Form and f low

o Choice of words and readability

o Overall impact

o Originality

o Polish and expertise


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Addendum A

PRESCRIBED FORM FOR VISUAL ARTS 2014

(Primary and Senior sections)

CATEGORY 5

PRESCRIBED FORM FOR VISUAL ARTS (2014)

Name of Participant

Name of school or Affiliate

School Reference Number

Grade

Section number

Entry number

I herewith declare that the artwork presented by me is an original. (Name and surname of teacher)


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Addendum B

PRESCRIBED FORM FOR CREATIVE WRITING 2014

CATEGORY 6

Prescribed form for Creative Writing (2014) Name of Participant

Name of school or Affiliate

School Reference Number

Age Group

Section number

Entry number

I herewith declare that the creative writing entry presented by me is an original. (Name and surname of teacher)

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Addendum C: SUMMARY OF ENTRIES

SCHOOL: ___________________________________________ REFERENCE NUMBER: ___________________________________

RESPONSIBLE TEACHER: _________________________________________________ SHEET NUMBER: __________ of ___________

TOTAL PAYABLE (this page) _______________________________ TOTAL PAYABLE (all pages) _______________________________

Entry Details Summary of Fees Payable Name of Entrant Category No, Sub-

Category code & Section code [eg. (a)]

Age group or Phase Description

Lunch (Only Choirs) Entry Fees Total Fees

Documents

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