MusicFest    
Édition 2012
 
Québec
 
 

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Number of pieces
 
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Categories and classes
 
   
MusicFest Quebec accepts musical ensemble belonging to the following categories:
     
   Categories  • Band
     • Choir
     • Guitar ensemble
     • Chamber Orchestra and String Orchestra
     • Symphonic Orchestra
     
   Classes:  100, 200 300, 400, 500 et 600
 
 
 
 Equivalence between festival classes and school grades
 
Class 100 corresponds to beginners (elementary and 1st year high school). Class 200 corresponds to the 2nd year of high school, class 300 corresponds to the 3rd and 4th year of high school , class 400 corresponds to the 4th and 5th year of high school, class 500 corresponds to college level. The class 600 corresponds to university and professional level. To determine in which class your group will perform, you should refer to the suggested syllabus. When in doubt, please contact Mr. Michel Fortin, artistic director. The evaluators may reclassify any registered group if they feel the group was misclassified.
 
 Evaluation
 
 
All pieces performed will be evaluated. Each group will be evaluated on the quality of their own performance, and the given criteria written in the evaluation form. Each performance is evaluated by a jury of two members. After the performance, one of the adjudicator will meet the group and comment on their performance (technique, interpretation, attitude, etc.). The jury will then award a GOLD, SILVER or BRONZE certificate.
 
 
 Repertoire
 
MusicFest Quebec festival does not require participants to perform pieces from its syllabus. However, to participate at the National festival each participant must perform, in the class chosen for their presentation, at least one selection from their syllabus. Popular music is not accepted. It is recommended to present a selection of pieces with different characters (march, overture etc.). IMPORTANT! Be sure that you do not exceed the time limit for your performance, 30 minutes. You could be disqualified.....Tuning has to be done before you enter the stage. Two(2) original copies of each piece performed are required for the judges. For information, please send an Email to Mr. Michel Fortin, artistic director.
 
 Number of pieces for your performance:Generally the performance includes a maximum of three (3) pieces (3 to 5 minutes each).
 
   • Choir ( Your own choice )  Elementary school band
 Syllabus  High school band  Guitar Ensemble
   Chamber Orchestra or string Orchestra  • Symphonic Orchestra (Your own choice)

 
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