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21-25 October 2020 1 SYLLABUS 2020
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SPONSORS & FUNDERS
PA RT N E R S
Introduction
Welcome to the eighth edition of Wales. Choirs range from local schools throughout the North
the City of Derry International and school groups to vocal West, will create a radical, new,
Choir Festival, which will take ensembles, adult, community contemporary multi-media
place from Wednesday 21 to and gospel choirs. Internationally work. This will be performed
Sunday 25 October 2020. acclaimed professional groups in the Millennium Forum by
featuring in our guest concerts massed young voices together
First held in 2013, the City
have included The Sixteen, The with the Brian Irvine Ensemble
of Derry International Choir
King’s Singers, Tenebrae, The in the Primary BIG SING. In
Festival is now established as a
Gesualdo Six, The Real Group, the words of the composer, …
major event in the musical life
VOCES8, SLIXS, the Swingle this will be wild, intelligent music
of Northern Ireland and as the
Singers and the Marian Consort. made by exceptional young minds
only international choir festival
The inclusion of such outstanding and performed by a unique inter-
of its kind in the UK. Conceived
artists is a benchmark of the generational ensemble made up
as a joyous celebration of all
event’s high artistic quality. of highly regarded and radical
that choral singing has to offer,
professionals, together with hundreds
its activities include concerts We are very excited to announce
of young voices.
by world-renowned vocal some significant changes for
groups, competitions for choirs, Festival 2020. Check out pages 17 Many choirs have already
workshops and educational events and 18 for details of the National expressed an interest in coming to
for singers and conductors, and Choir of the Festival and the Derry to share in this wonderful
community concerts and choral Primary BIG SING. celebration of the best that choral
trails in landmark locations across music has to offer and below you
The new competition of National
Derry and the surrounding area. will find the details of the many
Choir of the Festival will provide
ways that you can participate,
The festival welcomes more the opportunity for the winners
both competitively and non-
than 60 choirs each year and of all the national competitions
competitively.
recent festivals have welcomed to come together in a sing-off on
groups from Belarus, Brazil, Sunday afternoon - excitement, Please keep an eye on our website
Colombia, the Czech Republic, enjoyment and excellent for further updates and exciting
Denmark, England, Estonia, entertainment guaranteed. announcements over the coming
Finland, Germany, Hungary, months.
Composer Brian Irvine, along
Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy,
with writer director/film Dónal Doherty
Latvia, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
maker John McIlduff, working Artistic Director
Scotland, Slovenia, Sweden and
in partnership with primary
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2020
Timetable
(Provisional)
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
21 22 23 24 25
OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER
- International - Primary School - Post-Primary - National - Sacred Trail
Symposium Big Sing School Equal Voice,
- National Sacred
Competitions Mixed Voice
- Conducting - Evening Concert Music, Vocal
and Workshop and Popular,
Masterclass Ensemble, Youth
Jazz & Gospel
- Choral Trail Choir and Choir
- Opening Gala Competitions
of the Festival
Concert - Evening Concert
- Choral Trail Competitions
- Community - Choral Trail
Concert
- Community
- Big Sing Concert
Workshop
- Closing Gala
- International Concert and
Competition Award Ceremony
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what an amazing experience, very professionally organised and a magnificent musical showcase
Welcome to a
‘Legenderry’
Festival
Guildhall, Derry
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Visiting
Derry
Located in the stunning north- strolling along the historic 17th Listed as one of the Lonely
west of Ireland, the charming century walls, enjoy magnificent Planet’s ‘Top 10 Cities in the
city of Derry~Londonderry is historic buildings and cathedrals, World to Visit’, Derry has also
renowned as one of the finest visit one of the many museums been named the ‘Friendliest
walled cities in Europe, full of to uncover our fascinating story Destination in Northern Ireland’
fascinating history and culture. and journey to peace, or extend so you will be guaranteed the
Our vibrant city offers a unique your stay and enjoy the stunning warmest of welcomes!
combination of rich heritage and Halloween celebrations in Derry,
a buzzing social scene. voted ‘Best Halloween Destination
in the World’ by USA Today.
Take a trip back in time and
(www.derryhalloween.com)
discover over 400 years of history
Derry Girls mural
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Sights to See
In and Around
Derry
Derry is the perfect base to explore Popular tourist activities in the
some of Ireland and Northern city and nearby:
Ireland’s most beautiful scenic
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Travelling
to Derry
The City of Derry is situated in the north-west of Northern Ireland and
is its second largest city. There are four airports with regular transport
links to the city:
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- approx. 8 miles (13 km)
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- approx. 60 miles (95 km)
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- approx. 70 miles (110 km)
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- approx. 140 miles (220 km)
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There is also a regular train service to Derry from Belfast
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For more details on transport, accommodation and tourist
attractions in Derry, have a look at the ‘Visiting Derry’ page on our
website (www.derrychoirfest.com/visiting) or contact Derry’s tourist
information centre (www.visitderry.com)
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International
Competition
Open to any youth or adult choir The contrasting programme N.B. Selected choirs will be
of international standing with a should comprise between 3 and 5 required to perform in the
minimum of 20 and a maximum pieces, and the performance time Closing Gala Concert and Award
of 60 members. All singers must (excluding applause) should be Ceremony on Sunday evening,
be aged 15 or over. between 13 and 15 minutes in and in non-competitive activities
total. Time penalties will apply to throughout the festival period.
REPERTOIRE
choirs whose performance does
The programme must be entirely a not adhere to these limits.
cappella, represent an historically APPLICATION FORM
PRIZES:
balanced range of styles and
RULES AND REGULATIONS
include at least: 1st Prize: ‘Oak Tree of Derry’
trophy and £2,000 CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
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www.derrychoirfest.com/take-part/
2nd Prize: £1,500
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the choir’s native country 3rd Prize: £1,000
t BXPSLCZBO*SJTIDPNQPTFS SELECTION PROCESS
chosen from the catalogues
Upon receipt of all entry
of the Contemporary Music
materials, choirs will be selected
Centre, Ireland
on the basis of their application.
In particular, attention will be
paid to the proposed repertoire
and to the quality of the
performance on the recording
submitted.
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NationalCompetitions
(UK & Ireland)
Saturday
FEMALE VOICE MALE VOICE MIXED VOICE POPULAR, JAZZ &
GOSPEL MUSIC
Repertoire: Two Repertoire: Two Repertoire: Two Repertoire: Two
contrasting pieces, only contrasting pieces, only contrasting pieces, only contrasting pieces in
one of which may be one of which may be one of which may be a relevant style, both
accompanied accompanied accompanied of which may be
accompanied
Time Limit: Time Limit: Time Limit:
5 - 8 minutes in total 5 - 8 minutes in total 5 - 8 minutes in total Time Limit:
5 - 8 minutes in total
Age Limit: Age Limit: Age Limit:
The majority of singers The majority of singers The majority of singers Age Limit:
must be aged 15 or over must be aged 15 or over must The majority of singers
No. of Members: be aged 15 or over must be aged 15 or over
No. of Members:
Minimum of 8 singers No. of Members:
Minimum of 8 singers No. of Members:
per choir Minimum of 8 singers
per choir Minimum of 8 singers
1st Prize: Trophy and per choir per choir
1st Prize:
£200 1st Prize: Trophy and
Trophy and £200 1st Prize:
2nd Prize: Trophy and £200 £200
2nd Prize:
£100 2nd Prize:
£100 2nd Prize:
£100 £100
16 SYLLABUS 2020APPLICATION FORM
RULES & REGULATIONS
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
Sunday www.derrychoirfest.com/take-part/
SACRED MUSIC YOUTH CHOIR VOCAL ENSEMBLE CHOIR OF THE
FESTIVAL
Repertoire: Two Repertoire: Two Repertoire: Two This competition will
contrasting sacred works, contrasting pieces, only contrasting pieces, only provide an opportunity
only one of which may one of which may be one of which may be for all choirs awarded
be accompanied accompanied accompanied first place in any
national competition
Time Limit: Time Limit: Time Limit:
to compete for the title
5 - 8 minutes in total 5 - 8 minutes in total 5 - 8 minutes in total
National Choir of the
Age Limit: Age Limit: Age Limit: Festival.
Open to adult and youth All singers must be aged The majority of singers
Repertoire: Two
choirs 20 or under must be aged 15 or over
contrasting pieces,
No. of Members: No. of Members: No. of Members: only one of which
Minimum of 8 singers Minimum of 8 singers Minimum of 3 and may be accompanied.
per choir per choir maximum of 12 singers Repertoire from previous
per ensemble competitions may be
1st Prize: 1st Prize:
Trophy and £200 Trophy and £200 1st Prize: repeated.
Trophy and £200 Time Limit:
2nd Prize: 2nd Prize:
£100 £100 2nd Prize: 5-8 minutes in total
£100 The winning choir will
be invited to perform as
part of the Closing Gala
Concert in St Columb’s
Hall on the final night
of the Festival.
17 SYLLABUS 2020Schools (UK & Ireland) Primary BIG SING – a celebration of song and voice for KS2 APPLICATION FORM Following consultation and feedback from local schools and previous RULES AND REGULATIONS participants, we are delighted to announce an exciting new development for Festival 2020. There will no longer be a competitive element for CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE Primary Schools; this will be replaced with an opportunity to perform www.derrychoirfest.com/take-part/ as part of a massed choir of 1,000 young voices, singing some familiar songs, games and rhymes, as well as a brand-new piece of music specially written for this event by Brian Irvine. The Primary Big Sing will take place in the Millennium Forum from 10am until 1pm on Thursday 22 October. To register interest in participation please email info@derrychoirfest.com POST-PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIRS (UNISON/TWO-PART) Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces, in unison or two parts Time Limit: Not exceeding 8 minutes in total 1st Prize: Trophy and £150 POST-PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIRS (THREE/FOUR-PART) Repertoire: Two contrasting part songs, in three or four parts Time Limit: Not exceeding 8 minutes in total 1st Prize: Trophy and £150 In addition to 1st Prize in each of the school categories, Certificates of Excellence will be awarded to choirs as follows: 90% or above: Gold Award Certificate. 85% - 89%: Silver Award Certificate. 80% - 84%: Bronze Award Certificate BIG SING All school choirs are invited to take part in a Big Sing workshop that will take place during the competition session. Details will be provided in advance of the festival. 18 SYLLABUS 2020
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Special
Awards
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a number of special awards in the the conductor of the
school, national and international most interesting and
categories of the festival as follows: varied programme in the
International Competition
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school choir Centre award for the best
performance of a piece by
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a composer from Ireland
award, presented by the Inner
(all choral works written by
City Trust, for an outstanding
composers represented by the
performance in the school
Contemporary Music Centre
competitions
are eligible for consideration,
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scholarship for the most
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promising conductor in the
outstanding non-competitive
national competitions or a
performance by a visiting
participant in the conducting
national or international choir
masterclass
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District Council award for
an outstanding performance
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of an exceptional contribution
to the festival made by a first-
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Non-
Competitive
Participation
The festival welcomes non-
competitive participation and
can offer the following range
of activities to visiting non-
competitive choirs:
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at various locations throughout
the city as part of the Choral
Trail
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city’s churches as part of the
Sacred Trail
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city’s community venues as part
of our Community Concert
series
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workshops led by visiting guest
artists and adjudicators
APPLICATION FORM
RULES & REGULATIONS
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wonderful atmosphere - the festival is going from strength to strength
Application
Procedure
DEADLINES APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS COMPETITION FEES
Completed application forms t $PNQMFUFEFOUSZGPSN School: £50/€60
and all supporting materials with proposed competition National: £80/€95
must be received by the dates programme International: £150/€180
specified below. Acceptance of
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late applications will be at the
choirs may avail of the official
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festival accompanist and should
International Choir Festival. of competition pieces
request this on their application
International Competition: t $IPJSCJPHSBQIZ form. Accompanist fee: £50/€60
31 March (150-250 words) per competition
School, national and non- t 3FDFOUIJHISFTPMVUJPODPMPVS Choirs that are not selected for
competitive applications: photograph of the choir in participation in the International
31 May JPEG format Competition will receive a full
International Competition only refund of their entry fee.
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International Competition only
To pay by electronic transfer or cheque To pay by electronic transfer or cheque
Account Name City of Derry Account Name City of Derry
International Choir Festival International Choir Festival
Account Address Magazine Studios, 7-8 Magazine Street, Account Address 7 Queen Street, Derry, BT48 7EF
Derry, BT48 6HJ Bank Name Bank of Ireland
Bank Name Danske Bank Account Number 2925 9366
Account Number 9015 6841 National Sort Code 90-49-15
National Sort Code 95-06-79 IBAN IE70 BOFI 9049 1529 2593 66
IBAN GB59 DABA 9506 7990 1568 41 BIC BOFIIE2D
BIC DABAGB2B
25 SYLLABUS 2020 N.B. Please ensure that the choir name and contact details are noted on all bank transfers.Competition
Application
Form
There are two ways to apply: The closing dates for receipt of applications are:
1) Fill in our online application form International Competition:
www.derrychoirfest.com/applications 31 March
OR National Competitions:
31 May
2) Complete the application form below and email
it to: info@derrychoirfest.com School Competitions:
31 May
or post it to: City of Derry International Choir
Festival, Magazine Studios, 7-8 Magazine Street,
Derry, BT48 6HJ, N. Ireland.
PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS.
A SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM AND FEE ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH COMPETITION.
Name of Choir
Conductor: Mr/Mrs/Ms Tel
Contact Person: Mr/Mrs/Ms Tel
Address
Email Website
No of singers in choir (Male) (Female) (Total)
We wish to enter the competition
Official Accompanist required at a fee of £50 per competition Yes No
26 SYLLABUS 2020Repertoire The order of performance cannot
be changed once submitted.
(I) Title
Composer/Arranger
Composer’s Dates Duration
(II) Title
Composer/Arranger
Composer’s Dates Duration
(III) Title
Composer/Arranger
Composer’s Dates Duration
(IV) Title
Composer/Arranger
Composer’s Dates Duration
(V) Title
Composer/Arranger
Composer’s Dates Duration
27 SYLLABUS 2020Non-
Competitive
Activities
The festival welcomes and encourages non-competitive participation
throughout the festival weekend.
Please indicate which of the following you would like to take part in:
Non-Competitive Event Date Participation
Big Sing Workshop Saturday 24 October (open to all) Yes No
Choral Trail Friday 23 October Yes No
(20 minutes light repertoire) Saturday 24 October Yes No
Sunday 25 October Yes No
Community Concert Saturday 24 October Yes No
(20 minutes light repertoire) Sunday 25 October Yes No
Sacred Trail Sunday 25 October Yes No
(4/5 pieces for church service)
28 SYLLABUS 2020CHECKLIST t &OUSZGPSN t &OUSZGFF t YTFUTPGPSJHJOBMTIFFUNVTJDGPSQSPQPTFEDPNQFUJUJPOQJFDFT t $IPJSCJPHSBQIZ XPSET t 3FDFOUDPMPVSQIPUPHSBQIPGUIFDIPJSJO+1&(GPSNBU *OUFSOBUJPOBM$PNQFUJUJPOPOMZ t 3FDFOUSFDPSEJOHPGUIFDIPJS *OUFSOBUJPOBM$PNQFUJUJPOPOMZ Signature Position held Date N.B. This form should be signed by a mandated, authorised member of the choir, e.g. choir conductor, choir secretary or chair of the governing body/committee. We use the personal information you provide to contact you regarding your participation in this festival and future festivals. We do not disclose these personal details to any other organisation or business. You will be contacted by direct email from our festival staff and can ask to be removed from the contact list at any stage. 29 SYLLABUS 2020
Non-
Competitive
Application Form
There are two ways to apply: or post it to: City of Derry International Choir
Festival, Magazine Studios, 7-8 Magazine Street,
1) Fill in our online application form here.
Derry, BT48 6HJ, N. Ireland.
www.derrychoirfest.com/applications
OR The closing date for receipt of non-competitive
applications is: 31 May
2) Complete the application form below and email
it to: info@derrychoirfest.com
PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS.
THIS FORM IS FOR CHOIRS TAKING PART IN NON-COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES ONLY.
Name of Choir
Conductor: Mr/Mrs/Ms Tel
Contact Person: Mr/Mrs/Ms
Tel Address
Email
Website
Number of singers in choir (Male) (Female) (Total)
30 SYLLABUS 2020We wish to participate in the following:
Non-Competitive Event Date Participation
Big Sing Workshop Saturday 24 October (open to all) Yes No
Choral Trail Friday 23 October Yes No
(20 minutes light repertoire) Saturday 24 October Yes No
Sunday 25 October Yes No
Community Concert Saturday 24 October Yes No
(20 minutes light repertoire) Sunday 25 October Yes No
Sacred Trail Sunday 25 October Yes No
(4/5 pieces for church service)
We use the personal information you provide to contact you regarding your participation in this festival and future
festivals. We do not disclose these personal details to any other organisation or business. You will be contacted by direct
email from our festival staff and can ask to be removed from the contact list at any stage.
31 SYLLABUS 2020Repertoire
Please submit some examples of the type of repertoire that your choir usually performs
SACRED MUSIC
Title Composer/Arranger
Title Composer/Arranger
Title Composer/Arranger
Title Composer/Arranger
Title Composer/Arranger
NON SACRED MUSIC
Title Composer/Arranger
Title Composer/Arranger
Title Composer/Arranger
Title Composer/Arranger
Title Composer/Arranger
CHECKLIST
Entry form Entry fee Choir biography (maximum 150 words)
Signature
Position held Date
N.B. This form should be signed by a mandated, authorised member
of the choir, e.g. choir conductor, choir secretary or chair of the
governing body/committee.
32 SYLLABUS 2020Rules and
Regulations
ELIGIBILITY of each choir, and for the variety and days that a choir takes part in the festival.
1. School and national competitions are open communication of their programme. 5. For visiting choirs from outside the island
to choirs from the UK and Ireland. BROADCASTING, RECORDING AND of Ireland, the festival will provide all local
2. School and national choirs may enter more PHOTOGRAPHIC RIGHTS transport, from the City of Derry Airport
than one competition in their respective 1. Performances throughout the festival may or the local train/bus station to their
categories (each entry must be made on a be photographed, recorded for subsequent accommodation and back, and throughout
separate form and requires a separate fee). reproduction and/or broadcast on radio or the weekend as required by the festival.
3. The majority of singers in all national choirs television. GENERAL
must be over 15 years of age, apart from the 2. All broadcasting and photographic rights to 1. The decisions of the adjudication panel
Youth and Sacred categories. the performances will belong to the festival will be final in all competitions and no
4. Choirs awarded 1st place in any national and may be used for promotional use as it correspondence will be entered into
competitions will be eligible to compete sees fit. regarding any aspect of its work.
in the National Choir of the Festival 3. Choirs will not receive payment for 2. The Artistic Panel reserves the right to limit
competition. In the event of a choir winning recordings or photographs used and the the number of entries for any competition.
more than one category, the adjudicators festival will be entitled to reproduce any 3. The Artistic Panel reserves the right to cancel
will select an additional choir or choirs to such recordings or photographs for sale or a competition if sufficient entries are not
participate for the National Choir of the promotional use. received.
Festival title. 4. All choirs with members under the age of 18 4. The Artistic Panel reserves the right to refuse
5. The International Competition is open to years must ensure that the necessary consent entry into any competition.
any youth or adult choir of international is obtained from the young people and their 5. Entry fees (less any bank charges) will be
standing. parents/guardians prior to taking part in the refunded if a choir is not selected.
6. Choirs accepted for participation in the festival.
6. If a selected choir withdraws from the
International Competition are excluded 5. If any choir does not wish to be broadcast, competition, it will not be entitled to a fee
from entering any of the national categories. recorded or photographed, it must inform refund.
REPERTOIRE the Festival Board of this in advance of the
festival. 7. The timetable for competitions is to be used
1. No choir may sing the same repertoire in as a guideline only and may change at the
in two different competitions, with the TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS Festival Board’s discretion.
exception of the National Choir of the 1. All travel costs to and from the festival are 8. Illegal reproduction of music will not be
Festival Competition, for which repertoire the responsibility of each participating choir. condoned by the festival. In the event of
from previous competitions may be 2. All accommodation and meal costs at any illegal reproduction, the Festival Board
repeated. the festival are the responsibility of each accepts no responsibility for any action taken
2. Piano or one other principal accompanying participating choir. by publishers.
instrument is permitted in all school and 3. Participating choirs are responsible for 9. The Festival Board accepts no legal
national competitions. Choirs may also organising, booking and paying for all travel, responsibility whatsoever in respect of any
use up to a maximum of two additional accommodation and meals. matter pertaining to a choir’s participation in
instruments if indicated on the score. 4. For competing choirs travelling from outside the festival and any associated activities.
3. Changes to the submitted programme are the UK and Ireland, the festival will provide 10. The decisions of the Festival Board are final.
not permitted. a per diem subsidy for each choir member 11. All details are subject to change. Any updates
4. Choirs will be penalised for a programme in the amount of £15. The subsidy will will be made on the festival website and will
that does not adhere to the stated time limits be provided for up to a maximum of four supersede the information in this syllabus.
for each competition. participatory days, for a maximum of 40
people (including conductor). Per diems are 12. Participation in the festival implies
5. Adjudicators will award marks for the acceptance of all rules and regulations.
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