Songfest is over for this year - See you in April or May of 2009!!

For more info contact
studiomusicalis@shaw.ca
or
mrummel@goldcity.net

or call: Kim Sylvester 715-0755 or Susan Doughty 746-2326

Welcome to our third annual SongFest, a project of the Cowichan Valley Music Teachers Association. SongFest is for musicians at all levels of capability, who are motivated to develop their artistic skills, to increase their knowledge and appreciation of music, and to achieve excellence in performing. It was created to provide young (11-18 yrs.) and adult (19 and above) singers the opportunity and encouragement for continued musical growth. Entrants do not compete against each other, but will perform for a reputable adjudicator and audience in a friendly, relaxed but festive atmosphere; the adjudicator will work with each participant in the second half of each class. Songfest will be held over 2 days, May 9 & 10, 2008. Registration Deadline is April 12, 2007.

There are two new classes this year to enter - Musical Theatre and Choir! Community Choirs may enter a total of one or two selections (fee is per song entry), in any style category. Choir directors should contact Ruth Williams to become affiliated with CVMTA and complete their registration. Friday evening May 9th will be dedicated to choir classes, with a group warm-up by the adjudicator.

ADJUDICATOR Joanne Hounsell
The Cowichan Valley Music Teachers welcome Joanne Hounsell of Victoria,to adjudicate Songfest 2008. She is the former head of the Voice Department at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and is a well-known teacher and adjudicator with special expertise in musical theatre and operetta.

Information and Regulations for Classes

Entry for students is to be made through their regular teacher or choir director only; students may not enter themselves. Students may register for a maximum of 2 classes only (and only one entry per class). Memorization is expected.

Unless otherwise stated, participants may choose their own pieces from any source, and a wide range of repertoire is encouraged. However, the SongFest Committee reserves the right to reclassify any selection for class consistency. All repertoire choices are to be age-appropriate.

Please bring a published copy of your music for the adjudicator. Photocopies may not be used. Make sure bar numbers are marked at the beginning of each line. If you don't have a published original copy, you will need a letter of permission from the publisher

Accompanists must also use an original copy of the music. Accompaniments may be with instruments other than piano. No recorded or electronic accompaniment will be permitted.

Students are expected to perform in the class scheduled, and scheduling is final. Refunds will be given in the case of illness, on receipt of a doctor's certificate. Please note that the Songfest organizers reserve the right to make the final decision on any questions and irregularities which may arise.

Classes will be grouped according to Age level and Style as follows:

Class	Class Code	Description
Canadian	CS	Canadian composers from 19th century to the present. Recognized unpublished compositions may also be used, such as material from CMC.
English Art Song	EA	Compositions of English language, not translations from other languages. Songs may be from the Renaissance Era to the present day.
Foreign Language Art Song	FL	All foreign languages are accepted from all historical periods to the present day.
Folk Song	FS	All recognized folk songs from countries world wide, in English or other languages. Accompaniment may be instruments other than piano; however, scores are required for both the instrumentalist and the adjudicator.
Musical Theatre	TC	Selections chosen from a musical play or film in the style of the genre; including comedy songs or soliloquy. Memorization is required. Individual ballads and contemporary pop music are not acceptable for this category. No microphones to be used. Before singing, the participant shall give a short introduction to 'set the scene'. One simple prop is permitted.
Adult Song	AS	Adult participants may enter two pieces from any of the preceding categories.
Choir	GS	There are categories for both youth and adult choirs, and each choir can perform two contrasting selections from any category.

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