HOWE SOUND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Please note: Paper copies of the Syllabus and the Addendum will be available upon request by calling Veronica at (604) 892 7819 and at the Inspiration concert, Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 PM
at St. John the Divine Anglican Church
Full Syllabus
ADDENDUM – Revised December 2011
REGISTRATION OPENS Jan. 2, 2012
ENTRY DEADLINE: Feb. 3, 2012 [On-line registration completed and fees POSTMARKED to address below.]
MAILING ADDRESS: c/o HSPAA: Box 365, Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0
WEBSITE: www.musicfestivalweb.com/hsmf
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Veronica McPhee (604) 892-7819 hsmfestival@gmail.com
Howe Sound Music Festival is proudly produced by:Howe Sound Performing Arts Association.
HSPAA BOARD
President: Aaron Purdie
Vice-President: Veronica McPhee
Treasurer: Brian Marchant
Secretary: Carol Grolman
Registrar: Andrea Gailus
Directors: John Bright, Melissa Braun, Kelly Coubrough, Paula Donville, Colleen Koop,
Lois Lemieux, Lynn Wong
ADVISORS
Piano: Heidi MacPherson (604) 938-3230 heidimacp@telus.net
Voice: Veronica McPhee (604) 892 7819 hsmfestival@gmail.com
Choral: Veronica McPhee (604) 892-7819 hsmfestival@gmail.com
If you have any questions regarding this syllabus, please do not hesitate to contact the advisor to which the question is directed.
CHANGES AND/OR ADDITIONS:
***Please be aware, all Howe Sound Music Festival Participants give HSMF permission to publicize their names and photos in the media, including the internet. Registration1) Please consult the Syllabus and current Addendum carefully. The website may allow students to register for classes he/she may not be eligible for. For example, Level 1 and 2 Piano are eligible for Baroque OR Classical choices, not both. Each student may enter only once in each category. 2) Please ensure you do not have personal scheduling conflicts during Festival time. Please keep in mind specific dates and times of classes are dependent on registration. Special requests can be made during on-line registration and will try to be accommodated by HSMF. The Festival cannot make changes or refunds for any reason other than Festival error, class cancelled by the Festival, or medical emergency.
Fees
1) Please be aware that teachers will be charged $2 for one copy of the 2011 Howe Sound Music Festival Program, payable upon receipt.
2) At registration, each family is required to order one copy of the 2012 Howe Sound Music Festival Program at a charge of $2 each. Pre-ordered copies will be delivered to Teachers for distribution or handed out at the door.
3) Additional copies of the HSMF Program will be available for $2 at the door of each venue. Extra copies will be limited.
4) Fees for most solo classes have increased by $2 this year. EligibilityInternational Students staying with Homestay families must have been enrolled as of September 2011 to be considered eligible to enter. (Syllabus Eligibility #6)
Performance
1) Performers must provide the Adjudicator with an original copy of the score being performed. Photocopies or absent scores may result in disqualification. The student may be asked NOT to perform. At the discretion of the Adjudicator, performances which are allowed will result in an adjudication and participation certificate. The Adjudicator reserves the right to provide an oral adjudication only.i) The above rule applies to OWN COMPOSITION classes as well. A hand written or computerized copy of the score (including melody line, accompaniment, and lyrics, where applicable) must be provided.ii) Where applicable, the Accompanist is also required to have an original copy of the score being performed. Photocopies may result in disqualification. Please see above for more details.
2) Performers are requested to number the measures in the score used by the adjudicator.
3) In order to be eligible for a Scholarship, the student must have performed in at least two (2) Provinicial-eligible classes. Please note that classes marked with (E) or NOT eligible for Scholarships.
4) Students are required to be present 30 min. ahead of scheduled time in case classes are running early and to facilitate punctual session starts.
5) Late arrivals that are not present when they are called upon to perform will be called again at the end of the class performances. If still not present, the entrant will be considered a no-show, and will not be able to play at any later time.
Piano Classes
1) When selecting repertoire, the term "recognized" syllabus is used to refer to the most recent editions of the Royal Conservatory of Music (2009) or Conservatory Canada (2006) Piano Syllabi.
2) Beginner/Introductory selections must be picked from the Prepatory B level only. Prep. A and C will not be accepted.
3) Please note the addition of RCM Pop category for Levels 3-9. Selections may be taken from the most recent (2009) RCM syllabus, or equivalent. i) If a performer receives a Gold Certificate in the Popular category, he/she must have performed in at least one other (Provincial-eligible) class such as Sonata, Canadian, etc. to be eligible for a Scholarship.
4) Rule #62 - The requirements for being considered for a piano or vocal duet award (scholarship) are: i. One Duet partner must have entered TWO solo classes to be eligible for a duet scholarship, where applicable. HOWEVER, THE FESTIVAL WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN SOLO CLASSES BY BOTH PARTNERS.
ii. See pg. 8 Notes under Scholarship headings.
Vocal Classes
1) Please note the requirements for CONCERT GROUP - Own choice of three (3) pieces by one composer OR period. The purpose of this class is to provide an opportunity for students to prepare and perform a "set" as it might appear in a concert. Students are encouraged to find unifying features in the set, yet still provide contrast in mood, tempo, etc. Time limit: 20 minutes. This definition is in-line with the Piano Concert Group class.
2) RECITAL CLASS SOLO: Own choice of three (3) pieces of own choice chosen for contrast in period, style, and mood, with no composer being used more than once. Participants are encouraged to present a varied program in the time allotted. The purpose of this class is to provide an opportunity for students to prepare and perform a mini-recital in public. Time limit: 20 minutes. This definition is in-line with the Piano Recital class.
3) NEW as of 2010: Multigenerational Vocal Duet, for example, parent/child, teacher/pupil.
Provincials (performingartsbc.ca)
1) page 2 - Age of competitors is determined as of December 31st before the upcoming Provincial Festival.
2) The Provincial Festival will take place May 27 - 31, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC
3) In 2012, Provincial entry fees will be paid by Howe Sound Arts Association; all other incidentals (travel, hotel, meals) are the performers’ responsibility.
DIVISIONS AS OUTLINED BY THE PROVINCIAL SYLLABUS
The Provincial Music Festival will be held in Nanaimo, BC on May 27 - 31/12.
PIANO
1. Junior - Age 14 & under, Recommended Minimum Level – Gr. 7
2. Junior Canadian Music Age 14 & under, Recommended Min. Level – Gr. 7
3. Intermediate – Age 17 & under, Recommended Min. Level – Gr. 8
4. Intermediate Canadian Music - Age 17 & under, Recommended Min. L. Gr. 8
5. Senior – Age 28 and under, Recommended Minimum Level – Gr. 9
6. Senior Canadian Music - Age 28 & under, Rec. Min. Level – Gr. 9
7. National Piano – Age 28 & under (NO REC.s FROM HSMF)
VOICE CLASSICAL
1. Junior - Age 14 & under, Recommended Min. Level – Gr. 4
2. Intermediate – Age 18 & under, Recommended Minimum Level – Gr. 7
3. Senior – Age 28 & under, Recommended Minimum Level – Gr. 9
4. National Vocal – Age 33 and under (NO REC.s FROM HSMF)
VOICE MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM
1. Voice: Jr MT - Age 14 and under
2. Voice: Intm. MT – Age 18 & under
3. Voice: Sr MT – Age 28 & under
GENERAL HOWE SOUND MUSIC FESTIVAL INFORMATION
Volunteers
The Festival has opportunities for parents, teachers, grandparents, and friends to support the festival. In appreciation of one's volunteer support during the festival, anyone (teacher or parent) providing a minimum of 4 hours volunteer time outside of the Highlights Concert will receive a complimentary Festival pass. Please contact Veronica McPhee at (604) 892 7819 or email hsmfestival@gmail.com
Festival Program
The Festival produces a program which covers the 6-day festival. This program reaches the hands of more than 200 people. If you are a supporter of the Performing Arts and our community's music students, please consider promoting your business in this program. Business card-size ads are available for a donation of $25. Please send cheques, with a memo to "HSMF ad" to Howe Sound Performing Arts Association at Box 365, Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0. Please send your business card via email to hsmfestival@gmail.com. Deadline for this year's program is Friday, March 23, 2012. Thank you for your support.
ADJUDICATORS
PIANO – Arne SahleAs pianist, teacher and clinician, Arne Sahlen earns raves: “outrageously enjoyable”; “infectious brilliance!” (Canada); “riveting rhythmic preciseness and energy, phrasing and subtle rubato nuances” (California) He performs internationally, and has appeared often in character as composer Johannes Brahms.
Mr. Sahlen adjudicates piano and composing regularly; a happy BC parent called him "the Robin Williams of adjudicators". He gives lectures and master classes for music teachers' associations, and is author of The Student’s Corner, plus Triumphant Technique and Compose YOURSELF! now in development. He contributes regularly to music magazines and composes in classical, ragtime and other styles. He was Co-Director of Victoria Piano Summer School for 26 years, and served both the BC Registered Music Teachers (Canada Music Co-ordinator) and the Canadian Music Centre (Voting Member) for twelve years each.
Mr. Sahlen studied with Dr. Robin Wood, F.R.A.M. and other renowned Canadian and international pianists. A graduate of the University of Victoria (Distinction, Performance), and Victoria Conservatory of Music (Teacher Training), he attended the Banff School of Fine Arts on scholarship. He won the BC Senior Piano Championship, two Royal Conservatory of Music silver medals plus the Gold Medal, and many other awards. Based in the BC East Kootenays since 1981, he now teaches at Vernon Community Music School. A member of the Royal Conservatory College of Examiners since 2005, he helped to prepare the current Piano Syllabus - and the graded repertoire books of both Royal Conservatory and Conservatory Canada.
Committed to humanitarian and arts aid through the BC-based Cambodia Support Group, Mr. Sahlen is a Visiting Professor (since 1992) at Cambodia's Royal University of Fine Arts. In Canada he also supports youth at risk, and has mounted or joined in eight grand piano fund-raising campaigns. He received the Governor General's CARING CANADIAN AWARD in 2000, for decades of cultural and humanitarian service.
VOCAL/CHORAL - Megan Skidmore
Soprano Megan Skidmore holds both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Voice Performance from McGill University and diplomas from the Schubert Institut, Weiner Meisterkurze and Mozarteum in Austria. Currently on faculty at the Powell River Academy of Music, Ms. Skidmore is an acclaimed voice teacher and music director for musical theatre productions. She also has a private studio in Comox.
An active performer, Ms. Skidmore has received praise for her “vocal fireworks’ in numerous opera and operetta roles including Cunegonde in Candide with Opera McGill and Josephine in HMS Pinafore with the McGill Savoy Society. She also has a busy performance schedule in solo recital, concert repertoire and as oratorio soloist in works such as Saint-Säens Christmas Oratorio, Handel’s Messiah, and Haydn’s The Creation. Her lieder interpretations have been lauded as “intelligent and deeply heartfelt.”
She has been a featured soloist with the BC Chorfest and will be returning in 2012 as soloist and adjudicator for the International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River BC.
PERFORMANCE VENUES and DATES
*Please note: Dates are dependant on registration. Fewer registrants will result in a loss of Festival days. More registrants will result in slight alterations to dates and times.
Piano
Squamish - Junior, Intermediate & Senior Piano April 10 - 12, 2012 – (afternoon/evening)
St. John the Divine Anglican Church
1930 Diamond Rd.
Whistler - Junior, Intermediate & Senior Piano
April 13, 2012 (morning/afternoon/evening) and 14, 2012 (morning)
Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church
6299 Lorimer Rd.
Voice
Squamish – All Levels
April 12 & 13, 2012 (afternoon/evening) and April 14, 2012 (morning/afternoon)
St. John’s Anglican Church
1930 Diamond Rd.
Choral
Squamish – Children, Youth & Adult Choirs
April 12 OR 13, 2012 (evening)
St. John’s Anglican Church
1930 Diamond Rd.
Highlights Concert –
Sunday April 15, 2012 - (late afternoon)
St. John’s Anglican Church
1930 Diamond Rd.
Squamish, BC
1. Featuring all Gold Performances (Piano, Voice)
2. Presentation of Awards & Scholarships
3. Pre-Concert Reception (All are welcome to join the celebration!)
4. FREE to all Festival Participants (under 12 to be accomp. by paid adult)
5. $10.00 per person FESTIVAL ADMISSION 2012:
Please Note: PERFORMERS DO NOT PAY AT THE DOOR
ADMISSIONS PASS: $15.00 - Best Value
(Entry to ALL classes, including the Highlights Concert)
INDIVIDUAL ENTRY: $3.00 per session (morning OR afternoon OR evening)
HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT: $10.00 per person
2012 SCHOLARSHIPS TO DATE (Updated as of Dec.)
If any other teachers and/or individuals wishing to donate a scholarship towards the festival please contact the Executive Director Veronica McPhee or hsmfestival@gmail.com
Please note: Final confirmation of all scholarships will be added to the Festival Program.
VOCAL
$50 Vocalist 14 years & under
$75 Vocalist 18 years & under
Donated by Veronica McPhee
$50 Own Composition/Self-Accomp./Pop Vocalist
Donated by Ali Milner
$100 Classical Vocalist
Donated by Kelly Coubrough
$100 Musical Theatre Vocalist
Donated by Broadway or Bust [Melissa Braun]
Book - Folksong Award
Donated by Veronica McPhee
$100 Duet, Trio, or Ensemble Award
Donated by Sea to Sky Singers
$100 Vocal - Best Performance of a Canadian composition
Donated by Elizabeth Sherlock
PIANO
$50 Piano Scholarship (Most Promising Pianist Level Beg.-3 - Solo Classes)
Donated by: Carol Grolman
$100 Piano Scholarship (Most Promising Pianist Level 8–Honours – Solo)
$50 Piano Scholarship (Levels 4 – Honours - Sonata class)
Donated by: Julie Murakami
$100 Piano Scholarship (Best Performance of a Canadian composition
EITHER
$100 - Most Promising Performer in Voice OR Piano (18 and under)
Donated by: Squamish Academy of Music [Melissa Braun]
FESTIVAL SPONSORS:
St. John the Divine Anglican Church, Squamish
Meadow Brook B & B
Squamish Terminals
Whistler Arts Council
The Cup
Two Birds Eatery
please see our Sponsor page for company logos...