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East Coast Christian Community Music Festival |
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Bringing Together Church and Community Through Music |
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Heats Saturday 6th November Sewerby Methodist Church Sewerby, Bridlington East Yorkshire Finals Saturday 13th November, Christ Church, Quay Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire
The East Coast Musician of the Year 2010 Competition is designed to engage and encourage young people in music making. It offers each entrant the opportunity to demonstrate their talents and training in a friendly, but competitive environment, which promotes participation and excellence. The competition embraces all styles of music from the traditional classical repertoire to jazz and pop. Singers, instrumentalists, percussionists and composers are all welcomed to participate.
Age classificationIt is recognised that to some extent musical ability is related to age, although not in every case. The organisers have therefore decided that the competition this year will be segregated into four distinct age groups.
The 11 and under age group, The 14 and under age group, The 18 and under age group and An open Class for those 19 and over.
To qualify for the 11 and underclass, entrants must be 11 or under (school year 6/7 and under) as of the 31st December 2010.
To qualify for the 14 and under class, entrants must be 14 or under (schools year 9/10 or under) as of the 31st December 2010.
To qualify for the 18 and under class, entrants must be 18 or under by 31st December 2010.
A new open class has been introduced for those “19 and over” There are no age restrictions for this class. As well as the 19 and over, the open class will be suitable for younger musicians who are at specialists’ musical training schools or colleges.
The ScopeWithin each age group entrants may choose to perform in a musical style of their choice e.g. classical, light classical, popular, jazz etc. Within these traditions they can offer the instrument of their choice. The range will include, but not necessarily limited to: voice, piano, keyboard, organ, guitar, strings, brass, woodwind, and percussion. If they so wish candidates can perform their own composition. This would give GCSE, A level and degree level students a chance to perform their work in the public forum should they wish.
Structure of the CompetitionThe heats for the competition will take place on the Saturday 6th November 2010 in Bridlington East Yorks. Candidates will be informed as to the time and venue for their performance. All competitors must compete in the heats. The performances will be open to the public. The judges will select a number of candidates to pass forward to the final of the competition. Their decision will be final.
The Competition will culminate in a public performance for the selected finalists on Saturday evening of the 13th November 2010 at Christ Church, Quay Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire. This venue has excellent acoustics, seating for 400 and a Concert Yamaha Grand Piano for use by performers and accompanists. . Choice of MusicCandidates will be allowed to offer a piece of their choosing not exceeding 5 minutes in duration. Candidates reaching the final may request a time extension for their performance but this shall not exceed 10 minutes.
Where required, candidates must provide their own accompanists.
AwardsThe organisers will grant the right to the winners to use the title “Winner” or “Runner up” of The East Coast Musician of the Year 2010 Competition” in their CV. In addition the winners of each section and runners up will be rewarded a finalist certificate. A cash prize will be awarded to the winners: 11 and under - £100.00, 14 and under - £150.00 18 and under - £250.00 Open Class - £250.00
Entry to the CompetitionAll entries to the competition must reach the competition organisers no later than Thursday the 30th September 2010.
No fee applies for entries received by Saturday 31st July 2010. Entries after that date will incur a registration fee of £10.00.
Candidates will be required to have their application supported by college/school/private teacher/parent/mentor. |
