FRIDAY MARCH 5 2021 (tentative date)

Venue: Penticton United Church

For information contact the Captain: Joanne Forsyth, 250-767-2023 OR E-mail the Captain

It is the responsibility of competitors and teachers to follow the Rules & Regulations of the Festival. Entries are the responsibility of competitors and teachers. Errors or omissions are not the responsibility of the Festival. All disciplines run at the discretion of the Festival, dependent on sufficient entries.

ADDITIONAL RULES PERTAINING TO CHORAL:
 

1. All choirs will perform TWO contrasting “Own Choice” selections, not exceeding 15 minutes in total 2. 
        a. Music must be age appropriate.
        b. No props.
        c. Movement only for accent; feet should always be stationary: thus, an occasional pumped fist, a clap, a blown kiss, a salute, etc., will be

accepted.

2. Choral Groups may use recorded accompaniment. Please provide own stereo

3. Choral Groups will be allowed to use the Festival Halls for practice purposes even while the discipline is at that venue.

4. Song selections do not have to be listed on registration form, but must be announced at the beginning of the performance by the conductor or a member of the choir.

5. A choir, which does not have the same grade grouping as in our school section, will enter the class whose grade has the most students. e.g., a grade 5/6 class - if the enrollment is higher in grade 6, enter the middle school choir.

6. Choirs wishing to be non-competitive, please check the box "non-competitive" on registration form

7. No Microphones will be provided.

8. Accompaniment with a combo is optional for Jazz Choirs

9. Choral directors are not to sing during performances. This will result in an adjudication only.
10. CHOIRS MUST ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR SCHEDULED TIME.