RULE BOOKLET THE ROEDEAN MUSIC COMPETITION 2019 - Roedean School
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THE ROEDEAN MUSIC COMPETITION
RULE BOOKLET
2019THE ROEDEAN MUSIC COMPETITION
PRESENTED BY ROEDEAN SCHOOL (SA)
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
LOVEMORE MUSIC CENTRE
AND
YAMAHA
After sixteen years of successful performances, Roedean School (SA), in conjunction with
Yamaha and Lovemore Music Centre, will once again be hosting the highly esteemed
Roedean Music Competition, aimed at Senior School pupils (Grades 8-12) mainly in and
around Gauteng.
This competition consists of a First Round and a Final Round in the form of a prestigious Gala
Event. The competition consists of five categories: Piano, Strings, Woodwind, Brass, and
Vocal. Two finalists from each category will be elected to perform at the Gala Evening. Each
contestant will be issued with a written report and certificate, after the completion of the First
Round, whilst category winners will only be announced at the Gala Evening, scheduled for 7
June 2019.
The purpose of this document is to inform contestants of the rules applicable to this
competition. The onus, however, rests on the teachers to ensure that the rules have been read
and clearly understood.
We look forward to hearing from you, and wish you the best of luck for this year’s competition.Queries can be directed to either of the persons listed below.
1) GENERAL QUERIES:
MARIUS BRINK (082 979 1521)
mbrink@roedeanschool.co.za
2) TIMETABLE-RELATED QUERIES:
JANA BARNARD (082 455 3787)
jbarnard@roedeanschool.co.za
ANNELIE HOBERG (082 561 1246)
ahoberg@roedeanschool.co.za
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 The First Round commences on Monday, 27 May 2019, and will take place at
Roedean School (SA) on specified mornings and/or afternoons. This round will
run until Friday, 31 May 2019.
1.2 The Gala Evening will take place at 18:00 for 18:30 on Friday, 7 June, 2019, in
Founders’ Hall at Roedean School (SA).
1.3 The onus rests on the contestant to ensure that all contact details are provided
and that the school is advised of any change of details. Please ensure that the
entry form contains all the current and correct details of the teacher and the
student.
1.4 The organisers will use personal details for the purposes of administering this
competition, but will not publish or provide such details to anyone, without the
consent of the contestant.
1.5 Contestants are hereby informed that all, or parts of, the Competition may be
recorded/photographed, whether on video, audio, or other media, for
promotional purposes and have consented, free of any consideration, to such
recordings/photographs.
1.6 The organisers do not accept any responsibility for late or lost entries.
1.7 Entry fees will not be refunded.
1.8 Contestants, parents/guardians of contestants, and teachers, will be deemed to
have accepted these rules and to have agreed to be bound by them when
entering this competition.
2. GENERAL RULES
2.1 First-prize winners from 2018 are not allowed to compete in the same category.
2.2 Contestants must NOT be older than 18 years or post-Matric. The age of a
contestant will be deemed as at 27 May 2019.2.3 Contestant may not perform any of the same repertoire that they have presented
in the previous year.
2.4 Contestants will be informed of the exact dates and times of their performances.
Contestants will be allowed to perform only during their allocated times.
2.5 Contestants must ensure that they report to Hersov Hall, Roedean School (SA),
at least 20 minutes before the allocated times.
2.6 Contestants are expected to stay until the end of their sessions. Certificates and
adjudication reports will be presented only at the end of each session in the First
Round.
2.7 Contestants should play from original publications at all times in compliance with
strict SAMRO copyright regulations.
2.8 Each contestant must submit one complete set of photocopies of his/her
programme, with name and surname clearly visible on the front, for adjudication.
These photocopies will be shredded afterwards.
2.9 The performance of each contestant will be timed. A MAXIMUM of 10 minutes
is given to each contestant. Contestants will be disqualified if they exceed the
time-limit by ONE minute.
2.10 Contestants must provide their own accompanists and/or page turners if
necessary. All travel fees and accompanists’ fees are the contestant’s
responsibility.
2.11 The adjudicators’ decision is final and no correspondence or verbal negotiation
will be entered into.
2.12 The adjudicators reserve the right not to award a prize in any category, should
they deem the standard of performance to be unacceptable.
3. DISQUALIFICATIONS
3.1 A contestant will be disqualified, if he/she fails to arrive at Roedean School (SA)
on the correct date and at the correct time for his/her performance.
3.2 A contestant will be disqualified, if he/she has not adhered to the rules applicable
to his/her category. Refer to Sections 4 and 5 of this document.
4. RULES: INSTRUMENTAL CATEGORIES
4.1 Contestants should be of a Grade 6 or higher practical standard.
4.2 The available categories are: Piano, Strings (specify instrument on entry form),
Woodwinds (specify instrument on entry form), and Brass (specify instrument on
entry form).4.3 Contestants may enter in more than one instrumental category.
4.4 Contestants must present one of the following:
(a) One piece of own choice, not exceeding 10 minutes in total
OR
(b) A selection of contrasting styles, not exceeding 10 minutes in total.
4.5 PIANO CONTESTANTS may NOT perform a Concerto or movement from a
Concerto.
4.6 Only works of a serious nature will be accepted. Contestants will not be allowed
to present light popular genres such as Rock, Hip-Hop, and House.
4.7 Contestants should observe Da Capo and Dal Segno indications, but other
repeats of more than a few bars should not be played.
5. RULES: VOCAL CATEGORY
5.1 Contestants should be of a Grade 4 or higher practical standard.
5.2 Contestants must present a programme of two different items (A & B), not
exceeding 10 minutes in total.
Item A can be a choice of either:
(a) An Opera Aria (from the Renaissance, Baroque, or Classical Period), any
Operetta Aria, or any Oratorio Aria. This aria must be sung in the original
language and key.
OR
(b) Any Art Song. Art Songs in Italian, German, French, and English must be
sung in its original language, whilst Art Songs in other languages, such as
Russian, may be translated. Arts Songs may also be transposed to suit the
contestant’s voice.
AND
Item B must be a Musical Theatre Song. Contestants will not be allowed to
present light popular genres such as Rock, Hip-Hop, and House.
5.3 The programme must include at least two different languages.
6. THE GALA EVENING
6.1 The finalists for the Gala Evening will be notified on Monday, 3 June, 2019.
6.2 Instrumental finalists must present their entire programme as presented in
Round One whilst vocal finalists must present both pieces from the repertoire
that was presented in Round One.6.3 Contestants must report to Founders’ Hall, Roedean School (SA), at 16:30.
6.4 The prize-winners will only be announced at the end of the evening, after the
adjudicators have made their final decision.
7. PRIZES
The prizes will consist of vouchers, redeemable at any Lovemore Centre. The following
prizes are awarded in each of the five categories:
• First Prize R4 000
• Second Prize R2 500THE ROEDEAN MUSIC COMPETITION: ENTRY FORM
Entry forms must be typed and mailed to lovemoreyamaha@roedeanschool.co.za
NO HANDWRITTEN ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
Closing Date for Entries: 13 May 2019
SECTION A:
NAME OF CONTESTANT
SURNAME OF CONTESTANT
NAME OF SCHOOL
DATE OF BIRTH
D D M M Y Y Y Y
CONTACT DETAILS OF PARENT/GURDIAN
EMAIL OF CONTESTANT
SECTION B:
Mark the appropriate box below with an X. BANKING DETAILS
PIANO STRINGS WOODWIND BRASS VOCAL PLEASE NOTE: An entry fee of R250
is payable on application. An EFT can
be made to:
SPECIFY THE INSTRUMENT:
ROEDEAN SCHOOL S.A.
________________________________________________________ BRANCH: FNB Rosebank
BRANCH CODE: 25-33-05
REPERTOIRE (Please refer to the rules for programme choice. NO Piano ACCOUNT: 5486-116-2616
Concertos).
COMPOSER: ________________TITLE: ______________________ Use the word “Competition” and the
contestant’s initial and surname as
COMPOSER: ________________TITLE: ______________________ reference.
COMPOSER: ________________TITLE: ______________________ Proof of payment must be mailed to
lovemoreyamaha@roedeanschool.co.za
SECTION C:
NAME OF TEACHER
SURNAME OF TEACHER
CONTACT DETAILS OF TEACHER
E-MAIL OF TEACHERA SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS,
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