CHORAL CLASSES
CLASS 8 - CITY OF LINCOLN
|
|
The City of Lincoln Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by i) a choral group of 13 or more singers the majority of whom are 18 years or over, or ii) a choir of men and boys. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
|
CLASS 9 - GEORGE S. MATHIESON
|
|
The George S. Mathieson Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group of 13 or more singers, aged 19 years and under as of December 31 prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
|
CLASS 10 - RICHARD W. COOKE
|
|
The Richard W. Cooke Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a small ensemble of 8 to 12 singers with no age limitations. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts and one of which must be a madrigal. Brief solo passages are allowed.
|
CLASS 11 - DR. & MRS. J.F.K. ENGLISH
|
|
The Dr. & Mrs. J.F.K. English Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choir of 13 or more singers, aged 14 years and under as of December 31 prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. One of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
|
CLASS 12 - MARGARET WHARTON MEMORIAL
|
|
The Margaret Wharton Memorial Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choir of 13 or more singers, aged 10 years and under as of December 31 prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. One of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages are allowed.
|
[ top of page ]
|
