4th „Gold Leaf" International Children's and Youth Song Festival
PÄRNU, ESTONIA
SEPTEMBER 25 - 29, 2013
ORGANIZER: PÄRNU HOUSE OF THE ARTS
AIM OF THE FESTIVAL
We wish to offer all participants the opportunity to introduce their culture and music traditions. The festival is an excellent occasion for youth to share practical and methodical experiences as well as to formulate many new friendships.
The Pärnu House of the Arts organizes Gold Leaf which is a contest for vocal soloists and groups. The singing competition has categories in pop-jazz, folk song, duets and ensembles. The jury will consist of members from various international countries. Concerts will be held at locations in the city of Pärnu and it´s surrounding county.
This festival is designed for children and young people whose primary pursuit largely is the study and the enrichment of their chosen art form. Most of their learning takes place from autumn to spring concurrently with the traditional school year. Thus by spring these young green "leaves" have been enriched and as summer passes are transformed into "golden leaves" ready to use their newly acquired skills.
RULES
1. „Pop-jazz" category
7- 9 years of age - one song of their own choice
10-12 years of age - one song of their own choice
13-15 years of age - one song of their own choice
16-19 years of age - one song of their own choice
- Song accompaniment may be instrumental or a phonograph.
- Background singers are not allowed.
- Recorded background singers are allowed.
- Song length not to exceed 4 minutes.
2. "Folk song" category
7-12 years of age - folk song of your own choice
13-19 years of age - folk song of your own choice
- Song may be performed à cappella.
- Rhythm and folk instruments may be used.
- Background singers are not allowed.
- The use of phonographs is prohibited.
- Piano accompaniment is prohibited.
- Song length not to exceed 4 minutes.
- Song is to be performed without sound amplification.
3. Duets and ensembles category
Ensembles (3-12 singers) - will perform 2 songs of different character
- age group 7-10 - songs can be 1 or 2 voiced, one song preferably à cappella
- age group 11-15 - one song à cappella, other song must have at least 3 voices
- age group 16-22 - one song à cappella, other song must have at least 3 voices
Duets
- age group 7-10 - will perform 2 songs of different character
- age group 11-15 - will perform 2 songs of different character
- age group 16-22 - will perform 2 songs of different character
- Song accompaniment may be instrumental or a phonograph.
- Background singers are not allowed.
- Recorded background singers are not allowed.
- Song length not to exceed 4 minutes.
JURY AND JUDGING CRITERIA
Singers will be evaluated by an international jury.
1. Each age group in each category will receive 6 prizes (3 laureates and 3 diplomas)
2. The jury will use a system based upon 30 points (interpretation, musicality, intonation, song difficulty, age appropriateness of song, artistic ability)
3. Prize fund is - 1000.- €
4. The Grand Prix winner will be chosen in a final concert from the soloists who get first
prize in each age group of the pop-jazz category.
5. A "small" Grand Prix will be awarded to the soloist with the highest point score in the folk song category.
6. Also a"small" Grand Prix will be awarded to the duet or ensemble with the highest point
score.
7. The jury reserves the right to grant special awards and the right to redistribute awards at their own discretion.
8. The head of the jury has the right to decide if the award shall be shared between the participants or not.
All the participants have to be present during the opening and closing ceremony.
Each participating country must have national flag with them (at least 105x165 cm size).
PARTICIPATION FEE
All participants of festival pay 160.- € which includes:
● accommodations in 3 star hotel
● catering 3 times per day
● free entrance to performances, competitions
Participation fee for contest is 40.- € per soloist and 20.- € for each member of duet or ensemble. The supervisor doesn't have to pay participation fee for contest.
If needed we can organize transfers from Tallinn and Riga airports:
Transfer from Tallinn airport to Pärnu 10.- €/person per direction
Transfer from Riga airport to Pärnu 10.- €/person per direction
Please send a sample recording (mp3), application form, copy of passport and a photo of soloists or group to endla3@gmail.com
Deadline for receipt is 15th of June. You will receive a response by 30th June if deadline is met. 50 % of the participation fee must be paid by the 15th of August (see below) . The balance can be paid at the festival.
CONTACT
Pärnu Kunstide Maja (Pärnu House of the Arts)
Pühavaimu 8
Pärnu, 80010
www.kunstidemaja.ee
Telephone : +372 44 41798, +372 44 45850
Festival Director - Tiit Erm - +372 5157959
Musical Director - Endla Murd - +372 5167214
Art Director - Mart Tõnismäe +372 5224592
Participation fee can be paid to:
OÜ Carolina Tuur
Ringi 54B
80012 Pärnu
IBAN EE 123300334702670006
SWIFT: FORE EE 2X
Danske Bank A/S Estonia Branch
Narva mnt. 11, 15015 Tallinn, Estonia
