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2.
The conductor may be professional and may represent up to TWO (2) choirs provided that they
are in a different category.
3.
Works not in the public domain must have a written approval from the composer and or arranger.
4.
Participants agree that photographs and videos of the event can be published or shown publicly.
5.
All submitted documents, audio recordings and music sheets will not be returned.
AUDITION PROCESS:
1. All interested groups must submit an AUDIO RECORDING (CD Quality)/VIDEO RECORDING
(MPEG/MWV/MP4/AVI format only) of their performance to pcc@feu.edu.ph
1.1. The recording must not be older than 2 years from the time it was performed.
1.2. The recorded songs need not be the same songs for the eliminations should the group qualify.
THINGS TO BE SUBMITTED:
2. Download a copy of the application form. Accomplish and send to pcc@feu.edu.ph on or
before April 25, 2014.
2.1. Profile picture of the group and the conductor (high resolution, soft copy via same email).
2.2. Profile/Write-up of the group and the conductor (updated, soft copy via same email).
2.3. Picture and brief profile of the composers of the chosen repertoire.
2.4. One to two sentences of program notes of the repertoire to be performed.
2.5. Five (5) clear hard copies [each] of the music to be performed: to be brought on the day of the
competition
COMPETITION PROPER:
Elimination process is done thru screening of the audio materials sent by the participating choirs.
All high school choirs who will pass the elimination will move to the grand finals and will perform
on May 24, 2014
All open/mixed choirs who will pass the elimination will move to the semi-finals and will perform
on May 23, 2014
LANGUAGE/TEXT REQUIREMENT FOR THE TWO CHOSEN PIECES:
All qualified choral groups will perform two pieces:
ONE written by a composer whose nationality is rooted in any European Union country. The text
of the composition must be written in any of the official languages of EU (works written in Latin,
Russian and Filipino are NOT allowed) and,
ONE by a Filipino composer in any genre (popular, sacred, folk, contemporary). The text of the
composition must ONLY be in Filipino or any Philippine dialect.
One of the pieces may be sung with accompaniment. Songs that will be performed with
percussion instruments are allowed provided that the use of the said instrument/s is required in the
score.
Any copyright issues raised before, during and after the competition must be resolved by the
participant/s involved
Each choir will be given ten (10) minutes to perform the two required pieces.
3.
3.2. PENALTIES:
Any choral group exceeding the maximum time limit allotted for their performance will be penalized as
follows:
More than thirty (30) seconds over time allotted 1 point subtracted from cumulative score
One (1) to two (2) minutes over time allotted 2 points subtracted from total cumulative
score
More than two (2) minutes over time allotted 3 points subtracted from total cumulative score
BOARD OF JUDGES:
1. The Board of Judges will be comprised of renowned choir conductors and artistic directors whose
musical background is solid.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Technique (Intonation, Diction, Choral Blend and Balance) 40%
Artistry and Musicality (Interpretation, Expression and Style) 30%
Difficulty of Piece 20%
Overall Performance 10%