Vocal/Instrumental Talent

  1. Age limit shall be determined by official NYI designation and judged by each level separately.
  2. Memory recall is NOT required. The judges shall be given an original copy of the material being performed. Lyric sheets are not sufficient.
  3. All entries should fall between two (2) and six (6) minutes in length. Under or over the time limit shall be marked on their critique sheet. The only exception is Praise Band/Band. There should be a 10 to 12 minute song set to be performed.
  4. All entries shall be of a religious nature with the exception of instrumentals – classical music is permitted.
  5. Talent categories shall include:
      

    • Vocal: Solo, duet, trio, ensemble, and choir.
    • Instrumental: Solo, duet, trio, and band.
    • Keyboard: piano and organ
  6. Sheet music must be provided for all types (Cassette/CD/Piano/Other). If the sheet music is not exact as the accompaniment version, the judges must be notified and a possible deduction may be given.
  7. Copyright laws will be observed. Copies of music may be enlarged for easier reading by the judge. This must accompany the original sheet from the cassette/CD/music book. Copy of music or cassette/CD must otherwise be original.
  8. Vocal and instrumental ensembles and choirs shall be judged in the age group of the oldest participant within the group.
  9. Participants who have attained a “first” or “second” rating may go on to regional competition at Olivet.
  10. Dress appropriately for your talent demonstration.
  11. There will be awards for all participants that attain a rating of first, second, third, or fourth.
  12. The judging will run from 8:00 am to 1:00 p.m. or as needed. If your schedule has a conflict, you may go early but not ahead of a scheduled participant who is present to perform.
  13. Note: The judging sheets and awards will be available to the participants one and a half hours after the judging.
  14. Awards will be handed out across from the Main Office at Crestview Middle School.
  15. Vocal/Instrumental Director: Dan Garde
    604 S. Main St.
    Roanoke, IN 46783
  16. Registration Form: Download here.
  17. Location of judging: Crestview Middle School
  18. Registration and entry fee deadline is March 6, 2012.  Entry Fees:
    • Solo: $6
    • Duet: $12
    • Trio: $18
    • Ensemble or Band: $21

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