Awards
Certificates
All participating students will be awarded a certificate based on the Adjudicator's assessment of their performances. The categories are:
a) Gold (86 % and up – Memorized Performance)
b) Silver (80 – 85%)
c) Bronze (76 – 79%)
d) Participation (under 75%)
e) Marks are not given out at the Festival
f) Certificates will not be publicly awarded but will be included with the adjudication sheet in the returned copy of the student's musical score. Participation certificates will be awarded to students who present a photocopied score to the Adjudicator.
2) The Adjudicators' decisions are final; Adjudicators will not enter into any discussion with teachers, students or parents regarding their decisions.
3) No marks will be recorded or announced.
Medals
NOTE: All medals will be awarded subject to a sufficient number of entries (minimum of two entries). In the Piano and Vocal disciplines, medal winners are selected on the basis of their performance at the Hi-lites Concert unless otherwise stated in the current addendum.
Vocal
Vocal Solo – 10 years and under
Vocal Solo – 14 years and under
Vocal Solo – 16 years and under
Vocal Solo – 18 years and under
Vocal Solo – 20 years and under
Vocal Solo – Grade B (Advanced)
Vocal Solo – Grade A ( Senior)
Vocal Solo – Musical Theatre (14 years and under)
Vocal Solo – Musical Theatre (15 years and over)
Vocal Duets & Trios – Musical Theatre
Vocal Duets, Trios, Quartets and Ensembles – 18 years and under
Vocal Duets, Trios, Quartets and Ensembles – 19 years and over
Piano
Piano Solo – Beginner
Piano Solo – Level 1
Piano Solo – Level 2
Piano Solo – Level 3
Piano Solo – Level 4
Piano Solo – Level 5
Piano Solo – Level 6
Piano Solo – Level 7
Piano Solo – Level 8
Piano Solo – Level 9
Piano Solo – Level 10
Piano Solo – Level 11
Piano Solo - Honours
Piano Duets Beginner – Level Intro - 4
Piano Duets Intermediate – Levels 5 - 8
Piano Duets Senior – Levels 9 - 11
Scholarships
NOTES: Scholarships are awarded to students based on their performance in their scheduled classes throughout the festival. Announcements are made at the Hi-lites Concert.
Please see the Addendum, which outlines all the scholarships available for the current festival year.
Anyone wishing to donate funds towards the scholarship program can do so by contacting the Executive Director Colleen Koop.