MARGATE CENTENARY CHOIR FESTIVAL 2010

29 May 2010

“The curious beauty of African music is that it uplifts even if it tells a sad tale. You may be poor, you may only have a ramshackle house, you may have lost your job, but that song gives you hope.”

Nelson Mandela

 Church choirs, Youth choirs, School choirs and Community choirs offer a sense of community to some of the most destitute and impoverished people in our society. The coming together and singing gives renewed hope and offers people a sense of belonging. Margate and the surrounding areas have a wealth of untapped talent in our region. This Centenary year we plan to showcase these talents and share in the rich experiences of these diverse and talented groups.

 The Applicants

                The competition is open to choirs from within the Ugu South Coast Region.

                The competition is open for amateurs and professionals.

                A choir must consist of a minimum of 12 voices.

A choir must have been established at least 6 months prior to the competition and must be able to evidence that.

                Each performer must produce an original valid ID document.

 Pieces to be performed

                Each choir must be prepared to sing 3 songs not exceeding a total of 10 minutes. The choir may sing accompanied or unaccompanied. Accompaniment may be provided by a piano or other instrument/s. A Piano will be provided at the competition.

Registration

Closing date for Registration is 21 May 2010. No late entries will be considered.

Choirs who wish to register must send a completed entry form to:

                Mail       P.O. Box 381

                                Southbroom 4277

                E Mail   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

                By Hand               Margate Business Association

                                                Margate Sands Building

                                                Marine Drive

                                                Margate

The organisers will offer each performing participant a travel voucher to the value of R25.00 and midday light refreshments will be served.

 Judging

Choirs will be judged on the balance of their programme. Choral work must meet with a high standard of intonation, diction, tone quality, phrasing and interpretation. Soloist with a choir is allowed. Judging will be done in this order of priority, Musicianship, Technique, Programme Choice and Presentation and Choreography.

 Prizes

All prize winners will receive a certificate and the overall winner will receive a trophy.

 Category                                                                                                         

Mens                     Music Vouchers to the value of R 1 000.00

Ladies                   Music Vouchers to the value of R 1 000.00

Youth                   Music Vouchers to the value of R 1 000.00

Mixed                   Music Vouchers to the value of R 1 000.00

Overall                 Choir uniform designed and manufactured by local seamstresses in the area.

 Winners will have the opportunity to perform at various functions in the Margate area during the Centenary Celebrations.

 Each choir will receive a DVD of their performance to be utilised for future promotions.

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 For further information contact Ingrid on 083 228 7440.

 ENTRY FORM TO BE WITH A DVD, CD or TAPE RECORDING OF A PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE OR REHEARSAL

Name of Choir                   ____________________________________________

Physical Address             ____________________________________________

Postal Address                 ____________________________________________

Contact Person                 ____________________________________________

Telephone Number        ____________________________________________

Accompaniment: Please advise what accompaniment you will perform to.

                                                ____________________________________________

Please mark with x the category and indicate your style.

Category

Mens                                                     ?

Ladies                                                   ?

Youth (up to the age of 18)         ?

Mixed                                                   ?

Style   

Gospel                                                  ?

Contemporary                                  ?

Classical

Light Classical                                   ?

Traditional African                         ?

Traditional Indian                          ?

Other (define)                                   ?_______________________

“Music is the mediator between the spiritual and sensual life.”

Ludwig Von Beethoven