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Piano Strings Guitar Voice - British Columbia Conservatory of Music
Music Festival 2015 Syllabus for Festival Dates: May 1th - May 30th Entry Closing Date: March 7th 2015 Application forms may be completed and sent online. www.bccmusic.ca Piano Strings Guitar Voice Awards for 2015 Category Award Preliminary, Highest Mark Grade 1, Highest Average Mark Grade 2, Highest Average Mark Grade 3, Highest Average Mark Grade 4, Highest Average Mark $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Angela Yu-Chan $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Quyen Dao $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Angela Yu-Chan $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Quyen Dao Grade 5, Highest Average Mark Grade 6, Highest Average Mark Grade 7, Highest Average Mark Grade 8, Highest Average Mark $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Angela Yu-Chan $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Angela Yu-Chan $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM Grade 9, Highest Average Mark Grade 10, Highest Average Mark Diploma level, Highest Average Mark $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Angela Yu-Chan $100 scholarship & personal trophy provided by Keiko & Jeff Alexander $100 & personal trophy provided by Rachel Anderson/Robin Harrison Posth. Canadian Composers $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM Adult Group, Highest Mark $100 scholarship & personal trophy provided by Keiko & Jeff Alexander Concert Group Junior, Highest Mark Concert Group Intermediate, Highest Mark Concert Group Advanced, Highest Mark $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Tiffany Lee $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Tiffany Lee $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Tiffany Lee Intermediate Concerto Class, Highest Mark Advanced Concerto Class, Highest Mark $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM Junior Piano Ensemble, Highest Mark $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Winfried Rompf Intermediate Piano Ensemble, Highest Mark $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by Winfried Rompf Post – Diploma Class 1st Place 2nd Place $300 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM $200 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM Strings Categories Junior, Highest Average Mark Intermediate, Highest Average Mark Advanced, Highest Average Mark $100 scholarship & personal trophy provided by Keiko & Jeff Alexander $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM Voice Categories Highest Average Mark Highest Mark in Musical Theatre $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM Guitar Categories Highest Average Mark $50 scholarship & personal trophy, provided by BCCM NOTE: The funds received as scholarships may be used at the discretion of the recipient and are not tied to any institution or organization. Table of Contents BCCM Organizational Structure ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2015 Adjudicators .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Procedures and Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Entry Forms and Payment of Fees .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Festival Awards, Marks and Scholarships ........................................................................................................................................................11 Repertoire and Adjudicator Comments ...........................................................................................................................................................12 Class Details for Piano ........................................................................................................................................................................................12 Pre Grade 1 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................12 Junior: Grade 1 to 4.......................................................................................................................................................................................13 Intermediate: Grade 5 to 8 …. ....................................................................................................................................................................14 Senior: Grade 9 to Diploma.........................................................................................................................................................................14 Candian Composers ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Popular Repertoire Classes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Concert Group Class.....................................................................................................................................................................................15 Piano Ensemble .............................................................................................................................................................................................16 Concerto for Piano & Orchestra ...............................................................................................................................................................16 Adult Class ......................................................................................................................................................................................................17 Post-Diploma Class - Open .........................................................................................................................................................................17 Class Details for Strings ......................................................................................................................................................................................18 Classes and Fees .............................................................................................................................................................................................19 Baroque & Classical Era Composers .........................................................................................................................................................19 Concerto ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Romantic, Post-Romantic Style, Twentieth Century and Canadian Composers................................................................................19 Class Details for Guitar ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Classes and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Baroque & Classical Era Composers ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Romantic, Post-Romantic Style, Twentieth Century and Canadian Composers................................................................................21 Class Details for Voice ........................................................................................................................................................................................22 Classes and Fees .............................................................................................................................................................................................22 Voice Class Category .....................................................................................................................................................................................22 Rules for Voice Candidates ..........................................................................................................................................................................23 Map ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Back Page British Columbia Conservatory of Music Organizational Structure Board of Advisors Keiko Alexander, Artist Diploma, Julliard International Clinician, Jurist and Adjudicator Amanda Chan, M. Music., U.S.C. International Pianist and Lecturer of Piano at UBC Dr. Terence Dawson, Professor of Piano and Chamber Music/Keyboard Division at UBC David McCoy, M. Music., UBC. Professor of Piano at Capilano University, Lecturer at UBC Winfried Rompf, B.Com., A.R.C.T. Program Director and Instructor of Senior Piano at BCCM Ellen Silverman, M. Mus., Eastman International Pianist, Former Head of the Keyboard Division at Douglas College Dr. Betty Suderman, Piano; M. A. Western Washington Hochschule fur Musik and Theatre, Hanover, Germany, D.M.A. British Columbia Administration Christian G. Meyers, President Winfried Rompf, Vice - President Clara Tang, Office Manager Victoria Liu, Administrative Assistant Natalie Tam, Administrative Assistant Si Jia Wen, Administrative Assistant Brenda Wai Tai Ho, Bookkeeper Department Heads Rita Attrot, Piano Adolf Liu, Winds Tiffany Lee, Theory Lambroula Pappas, Voice Linda Musaraj, Strings Robert Rozek, Director of Strings and International relations BCCM Foundation Board Members Christian G. Meyers, Chairman Winfried Rompf, Secretary/Treasurer Tiffany Lee, Director Brenda Wai Tai Ho, Director Rita Attrot, Director Angela Yu-Chan, Director Josef Otto, Director 4 British Columbia Conservatory of Music Adjudicators, Examiners and Clinicians Melanie Adams, Voice Keiko Alexander, Piano Rachel Anderson, Piano Rita Attrot, Piano George Bayntun, Piano Andrea Brown, Piano Marie Cahill, Piano Mary Ann Cayetano, Piano Grace Chan, Voice Pavel Chiriac, Violin Bernie Duerksen, Piano Joseph Elworthy, Cello Cynthia Goddard, Piano Sheila Hardy, Piano Phyllis Heppner, Piano Madeline Hope, Piano Marla Mayson, Voice Ian Parker, Piano Ellen Silverman, Piano April Smith, Piano Meijane Quong, Piano Win Rompf, Piano Dr. Rudy Rozanski, Piano Raul Velasco, Piano David Warwick, Piano Barbara Whiticar, Piano Yuri Zaidenberg, Violin Instructors Andrea Marek, Piano / Theory Christian Meyers, Piano/Theory Linda Musaraj, Violin/Viola Eric North, Piano Keiko Nukui, Piano Marie Otto, Guitar Josef Otto, Guitar Ensemble Susan Ouyang, Piano Lambroula Pappas, Voice Gina Peck, Piano Robyn Reekie, Double Bass Elisa Rolston, Piano Win Rompf, Piano Dr. Rudy Rozanski, Piano Robert Rozek, Violin Stella Rozek, Voice Carly Sigurdson, Piano David Sossa, Guitar Leona Steynen, Piano/Theory Karin Wang, Piano Christina Wong, Piano Lawrence Woodall, Woodwinds Angela Yu-Chan, Piano Jessica Zuch, Jazz Piano/Voice Iris An, Violin/Viola Rita Attrot, Piano / Pedagogy Rachel Anderson, Piano Salvo Barrale, Violin/Viola Jan Baxendale, Piano Andrea Brown, PianoéTheory Mary Ann Cayetano, Piano Darya Chalubeyeva, Violin/Viola/Theory Leona Cheveldave, Piano Pavel Chiriac, Violin/Viola Jennifer Cyr, Voice Quyen Dao, Piano Libby Donald, Voice Bernie Duerksen, Piano Aida Gabitova, Piano Shantha Gunasekera, Piano Ian Funk, Voice Tamara Hummel, Voice Lena Ji, Piano Denis Khvatov, Piano Elvira Lagji, Cello Tiffany Lee, Theory Adolf Liu, Flute Laurie MacArthur, Piano/Theory Sylvia Maltby, Piano/ Theory British Columbia Conservatory of Music Music Festival 2014 Volunteer Students Jared Chiu Palig Kochkrian Jennifer Leung Daniel Nguyen Mandy He Angelina Lagunzad Sharon Li Kiryll Parfyonov 5 Joshua Jang Mary Lai Debby Lo Raven Ren Jake Kim Amber Le Shyla Maharaj Music Festival – Participating Teachers Joan Agon Gaye Alcott Keiko Alexander Lorraine Ambrose Iris An Rachel Anderson Negin Asary Rita Attrot Salvo Barrale Jan Baxendale Helga Belluz Lori Bennett Kathleen Bjorseth Dunja Bohinc Martha Brickman Jean Brown Catherine Bundt Abigail Burnett Sunny Byun Mary Ann Cayetano Betty Chan Ely Chan Hazel Chan I-Cheng Chan Lucy Chan Tiffany Chan Vivian Chan Andrea Chang Frank Chen Grace Chen Margaret Chen Salina Cheng Vanessa Cheung Leona Cheveldave Pavel Chiriac Connie Chiu Karen Chiu Melissa Chiu Rebecca Choi Sheila Christie Timothy Chow Vivian Chow Winnie Chow Clara Chu Roseanna Chu Adele Clark Bill Costin Jennifer Cyr Quyen Dao Stanislava Deltcheva Cindy Deng Ivan Dimitrov Nancy Di Novo Carla Dodek Bernard Duerksen Kevin Duggan Alice Enns Irina Faletski Betty Feng Carolyn Finlay Tyler Flemming Flavio Formigoni Aida Gabitova Blair Galston Aquizamin Garcia Erin Gryzbowski Shantha Gunasekera Helen Hall Lisa Hansen Marilynn Hemsley Phyllis Heppner Ted Hesketh Grace Ho Mimi Ho Teresa Ho Rosa Hong Madeline Hope Ming Huang Mei Yee Hui Tamara Hummel Carol Hung Jennifer Hung Joan Hurst Daphne Hwang Domagoj Ivanovic Rachel Iwaasa Lena Ji Anbrina Johnson Rick Johnson Samantha Johnson Lisa Johnston Isaac Juarez-Flores Paul Junk Denis Khvatov D. 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Kilman Hye Young Kim Joy Kim Sylvia Kim Sharon Kirk Elizabeth Koh Yuan Kong Irina Konovalov Heidi Kurz Herbert Kwan Jessica Lai Cherie Lam Christopher Lam Lana Lam Andrea Lau Winnie Lau Sylvia Kim Sharon Kirk Elizabeth Koh Eva Law Mabel Law Charles Lee Donna Lee Hilda Lee Liz Lee Monica Lee Sandra Lee Tiffany Lee Veronica Lee Karen Lee-Morlang Krisit Lems Carrie Leung Cindy Leung Francis Leung Hilary Leung Jamie Leung Katherine Leung Anna Levy Kristi Lewis Jeannie Li Michelle Li Vincent Li Xiao Li Julia Liao Susan Lim Charleen Lin Michelle Lin Karen Louie Laurie MacArthur Christina Madarasz Sylvia Maltby Sharon Makarenko Andrea Marek Scott Meek Christian Meyers EunJung Mo YooLee Moon Kunal Moorjani Brenda Mitchell Ronald Morgan Linda Musaraj Ka Yee Ngai Murray Nichol Kolesnikov Nikolay Christina Nguyen Victoria Nguyen Lynne Northfield Rosemary O’Connor Joseph Otto Maria Otto Susan Ouyang Lambroula Pappas Hyeajung Park George Paterson Gina Peck I-Fen Peng Karin Plato Manti Poon Colin Pridy Walter Prossnitz Meijane Quong Maureen Rambsbottom Alina Raskin Lorraine Reinhardt Teresa Richert Marya Ricker Tami Rizzo Alison Roberts Kathryn Roller Elisa Rolston Patricia Rolston Win Rompf Azadeh Rouholamin Arthur Rowe Kathryne Rowe Rudy Rozanski Marlene Sabo Ronald Sat Gerard Satamian Marlene Sharmen Inna Shimbaleva Anna Shishkov Barabara Siemens Carly Sigurdson Jennifer Silva Ellen Silverman Darian Simmons Victoria Smus Amie So Sandra Starek Djina Stojkov Ingrid Suderman Vivian Sum Ruth Suzuki Donna Symons Dianne Szarapka Lay Tuan Tan Khim Tang Mindy Tang Amy J. K. Teo-Poh Gloria To Lorraine Toljanich Craig Tompkins Emily Tsang Clara Tsang-Lam Krystyna Tucka Laura Tyrrell Tatianna Tyuleneva Dorothy Ustengsu David Vandereyk Angelina Van Dyke Marian Van Hove Erin Van Kooten Yumiko Van Rooi Marisa Wan Agnes Wang Jane Wang Joanne Wang Karin Wang Shauna Wang Dan Wardrope Lois Weninger Christina Wong Hailey Wong Joanne Wong Joyce Wong Claire Wu Emily Wu Karen Wu Rao Wu Aouda Yen Rebecca Yew Anna Yin Wan Na Yin Peggy Yip Angela Yu-Chan Fiona Zhang Rachel Zong Thank you… to all participating teachers 6 2015 Adjudicators Rita Attrot – Piano Rita has been teaching piano students of all ages and levels for thirty years. She received her early training at the Victoria Conservatory, where she took her diploma in Teacher Training with Winifred Scott Wood. Ms. Attrot went on to complete her Bachelor o off Music at the University of Victoria with Bruce Vogt and followed up with a Master of Music degree in performance from the University of Western Ontario where she studied with Dr. Damjana Bratuz and Ronald Turini. As a graduate student and postgraduation, n, Rita specialized in Accompanying and Chamber Music. Ms. Attrot held the position of Staff Accompanist at Acadia University in Nova Scotia for 9 years, worked as a free-lance free accompanist for instrumentalists and singers in Toronto, and served as a coach and repetiteur at the University of Toronto Opera School. She has collaborated with: violinist Mishan HanHan releasing a CD from a live performance at the Glenn Gould Studio, pianist Lynn Johnson- performing piano duo and two-piano two recitals in the Maritime Provinces, rovinces, the Appassionata Trio and the Erato Ensemble- serving as principal pianist in concerts throughout Vancouver, Victoria and the Lower Mainland. Above all, Rita is passionate about working with vocalists and can be heard in recital performing innovative innovative programs of great song literature with frequent collaborator, soprano- Catherine Laub. Ms. Attrot is Head off the Piano Department at the British Columbia Conservatory of Music in Burnaby, where she has many students and teaches the Piano Pedagogy course. co As a church musician, Ms. Attrot has held many posts as organist and choir director: she is presently the Music Director at St. Thomas' Anglican Church in Vancouver. In her free time, Rita enjoys walking in Stanley Park, roller roller-blading, snowshoeing, g, and watercolour painting. Michael Bemmels – Guitar Mr. Bemmels is an accomplished guitarist from the Vancouver area, currently completing a Master of Music Degree in Guitar at the University of British Columbia School of Music. He earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Guitar Performance from UBC in May 2014. Michael has received nine scholarships during his studies to date. In 2013, he won 1st place in both the Kiwanis and the Performing Arts BC Festivals, going on to finish 2nd place in the FCMF National National Festival in Waterloo, Ontario. Michael is an active performer, playing frequently for the Vancouver Classical Guitar Society, the Vancouver Health Arts Society, and has twice been a guest performer in UBC’s Symphonic Winds Ensemble. A skilled music theorist eorist and arranger, Michael often performs his own adaptations of pieces for solo guitar at his concerts. Aside from all his performances Michael teaches guitar in the greater Vancouver. Andrea Brown – Piano Andrea Brown, ARCT, BCRMTA, is an associate piano teacher of the Royal Conservatory C of Music of Toronto and is a registered teacher in British Columbia. Ms Brown has been teaching for the past 29 years, and many of her students have achieved outstanding results in piano competitions and examinations. Ms Brown began her career teaching piano classes for preschool children and holds a specialist diploma for the Kelly Kirby Method. After receiving her her ARCT, Andrea continued to receive extensive training for many years through private instruction and Master Classes with some of Vancouver’s most gifted pedagogues. ped Her love of teaching and passion for music led her to continue her studies, furthering her learning of advanced repertoire and pedagogy. Active throughout the province, Andrea has had the pleasure of judging for Scholarships at the Kelowna Community Music School as well the Vernon Music School in the disciplines of piano, strings, and voice. Al Also, so, she has adjudicated for many years for the Chancellor Music Festival, Kiwanis Music Festival in Penticton. Jonathan Der – Violin Jonathan Der, violinist, conductor, chamber musician and church organist has appeared as soloist with various orchestras, s, giving chamber and solo recitals in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. He has given master classes in respected Universities such as Wilfrid Laurier, McGill and Indiana. He has served as conductor of the Royal Conservatory Conserva Chamber Orchestra in Toronto, Indiana University Summer String Festival Orchestra, Maine Symphony Orchestra, Richmond Orchestra. A Graduate with a Masters Degree in Violin Performance from Indiana University, Mr. Der was appointed Assistant Instructor of Prof. Mauricio Fuks (at I.U.) where he gave regular technique classes and master classes to undergraduate and graduate students. His interest in chamber music has led him to study with distinguished musicians such as Prof. Rostislav Dubinsky (first violinist violinist of Borodin Quartet) and Prof. Gyorgy Sebok. Jonathan has played as concertmaster in several orchestras under world renowned conductors such as Maestro Kurt Mazur, Christophe Eschenbach and Myung-Whun Whun Chung. He has served as the string department head he of the Merriam School of Music in Oakville, Ontario, the music director of St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Richmond, BC and the conductor of Maine Symphony Orchestra at the Medomak Summer Conducting Festival in 2010. 7 2015 Adjudicators Bernard Duerksen – Piano Mr. Duerksen’s training included studies with Hilda Reimer, Peter Katin, Jane Coop, Robin Wood, John JohnPaul Bracey, and composers Peter-Paul Peter Paul Koprowski and Gerhard Wuensch. He is experienced in solo, chamber and concerto work. Performance highlights highlights include numerous solo recitals at the Vancouver Art Gallery where he played the Preludes of Messiaen, Visions Fugitives by Prokofiev, and Tippett Sonata No.2. In 1991 he was honoured to work with Jean Coulthard in preparation for the world premier premiere performance of Image Terrestre. In the mid 1990's, Mr. Duerksen learned the 32 sonatas of Beethoven and performed many of them, as well as piano concertos 3 and 4. His six-year six year collaboration with baritone Glen Harder culminated with an invitation to perform form Schubert's Die Winterreise at the 1993 International Schubert Conference and Festival at the University of Victoria. In 2001 he co-founded, co founded, directed and performed in "Simply Piano Recitals", a series of eight piano recitals with Martin Humphreys. In 2003 and 2004 he played piano duos of Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances, Brahms Haydn Variations, Lutoslawski Paganini Variations. He has made recordings for CBC radio and is also an accomplished organist. Mr. Duerksen performed on the last 4 seasons of West Coast Chamber Music where he played quintets by Brahms, Dvorak, Schumann and Martinu with members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. This season he will play Trios by Beethoven and Schumann at Douglas College and again for West Coast Chamber Music. Berna Bernard Duerksen is a graduate of UBC with a MMus degree. He has been actively teaching and adjudicating for 33 3 years. His student Ben Su placed 1st in the January 2013 New York International Artists’ Association Competition (Age 15 15-17 Category), resulting in a performance at Carnegie Hall in February. Mr. Duerksen is also recently the hand double for John Lithgow playing Bach in the movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Marla Mayson – Voice Soprano, choir director, clinician, originally from Montreal, Marla has been an active professional choral singer and soloist for over thirty years. Following her studies in voice at Vanier College and McGill University, she continued to study privately with respected vocal pedagogue Marie Daveluy, and was an active soloist and ensemble singer with such well-known well known organizations as The Tudor Singers of Montreal, Studio de Musique ique Ancienne de Montreal and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra Professional Chorus. A voice teacher for over thirty years, she enjoys working with students of all ages, and since coming to the west coast, has divided her time between a busy private studio and and being the senior voice instructor at the Western Conservatory of Music in Langley. Marla is also a member of the Vancouver Chamber Choir, a twenty voice professional ensemble with whom she is enjoying her eighteenth season. Throughout her performing career, ca Marla has always believed strongly in the power that singing and choral music have to enrich the lives of everyone, particularly children. In 2005, she had an opportunity to combine her two passions; teaching singing and choir, when she was engaged to start a choral program at l’Ecole Bilingue Elementary School in Vancouver. Since then, she has been involved in the development of several other school choirs, and has continued to be active as clinician and festival adjudicator. In 2009, Marla was thrilled illed to have the opportunity to further expand her work with childrens’ choirs by becoming a conductor with the British Columbia Boys’ choir, working with the Song Wave training choir program as well as the Vancouver division of the Town Choir program. Most Most recently, she joined the faculty of Southpointe Academy as the music and choral specialist for the Primary Years Program. Rudy Rozanski – Piano Dr. Rudy Rozanski has performed solo and chamber music concerts in Canada and the United States. He has been the concerto soloist with conductors such as Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Bruce Dunn and David Hoyt. His broadcast performances include Tchaikovsky's Concerto in Bb, Bb Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto, and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. He has also released a CD of piano miniatures entitled Reflections of Childhood.. Rozanski was the first artist to receive a Doctorate of Music (Piano) from a Canadian University. His teachers rs included Gyorgy Sebok, Menahem Pressler, Harold Zabrack, John Perry, Robert Silverman and Henry Waack. He also worked with George Crumb, Toru Takemitsu, Elly Ameling, Maureen Forester, Daniel Pollak, Judith Forst and Janos Starker. In the course of his studies he received numerous awards, including several Banff Centre Scholarships and Killam Pre-doctoral Pre doctoral scholarships. Rudy Mark Rozanski is also a composer and arranger of acoustic and electronic music. His work in video and short film includes the films Belated and The Golden Smile,, the environmental documentary Estuaries of the Georgia Strait, Strait and the historical program Tsitslatsa. Rozanski's music also provides the underscoring to the Touch the Sky Project. Rudy Rozanski is currently a piano and theory ory instructor at Capilano University and Director of Examinations for the British Columbia Conservatory of Music. He adjudicates throughout Canada and continues to give piano master classes and composition workshops. 8 2015 Adjudicators Ellen Silverman – Piano Ellen Silverman, pianist, has concertized throughout North America, including New York, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Milwaukee. She has performed often in Vancouver as soloist and chamber player and has been heard on the CBC in both capacities. She has appeared with her husband, Robert Silverman, performing the fourhand and twopiano literature throughout British Columbia, in the Far East and recently with the Northeastern Philharmonic Orchestra of Pennsylvania. She also is a frequent collaborator of French flutist Isabelle Chapuis. A graduate of the renowned Eastman School of Music, Ellen Silverman holds a Master’s degree from Syracuse University. Her teachers have included Leonard Shure, Eugene List and Frank Glazer. She is now retired after 30 years but was the Coordinator of the Piano Department at Douglas College in New Westminster, B.C. She has served on the summer faculty of the University of British Columbia, and for many years chaired the piano faculty of the Courtenay Youth Music Centre. She also maintains an active private studio in Vancouver, and has adjudicated virtually every music festival in the province. She and renowned trumpeter Ed Lewis have just released a CD entitled Contemporary Music for Trumpet and Piano. Donna Symons – Piano Dr. Donna Symons began her formal piano studies with Glen Geary in Vancouver and had further training with pianists Lee Kum Sing, Enrica Cavallo-Gulli, Zadel Skolovsky, and Leonard Hokanson. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts studies in piano, chamber music and pedagogy at the Indiana University School of Music where she also earned a Master of Music in piano performance. Her Bachelor of Music is from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Symons has performed in numerous Master Classes given by acclaimed artists such as Guido Agosti, Gyorgy Sebok, Pinchas Zukerman and Isaac Stern. As a chamber pianist her extensive collaborations have included recitals with Joseph Gingold, and the Audubon and Purcell String Quartets. She has recorded for CBC in Canada and PBS and NPR in the United States. Her adjudicating has encompassed competitions and festivals in Western Canada and in the Mid-West and Southern United States, including the Bartok International Piano Competition. She has been an associate instructor at Indiana University School of Music. She currently teaches piano and is active as an adjudicator, examiner and clinician. Tatiana Tyuleneva – Piano Tatiana began her studies early in life in her native Russia, completing her Bachelor degree at the Simferopol College of music, being recognized as the best graduate student of the year. After successfully completing her Master’s Degree at Nizhny Novgorod State Conservatory of Music , where she received the highest marks of her class, she became a sought after pianist and piano collaborator and teacher in Moscow. In 2005 she moved to Vancouver. She enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities, mentoring them to develop their talent and inspiring their love of music. Many of her students have participated in festivals and competitions in both Canada and USA, winning many awards and prizes. She is a core member of the Vancouver Piano Ensemble and has performed in North America, Europe and Asia to wide acclaim. Her love for the piano and for collaborative involvement in various musical forms is evident. She welcomes any opportunity to share her art with students, colleagues and audiences. Raul Velasco – Piano Dr. Raul Velasco attended the Indiana University School of Music, where he obtained his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in piano performance and his Doctorate in piano and pedagogy. His primary teachers have included South American pianist Teresa Quesada, and American pianists Zadel Skolovsky and Leonard Hokanson. Dr. Velasco has performed in masterclasses and workshops given by renowned artists such as Gyorgy Sandor, Emanual Ax, Isaac Stern, and Jean-Pierre Rampal, among others. His orchestral engagements and solo recitals in South and Central America and in the United States include television appearances and radio broadcasts. As a clinician, Dr. Velasco has given numerous workshops and master classes and he has adjudicated festivals and competitions in Canada and the United States. Raul is currently active as an examiner and teacher as well as an adjudicator in music competitions. 9 Procedures and Regulations General • The BCCM Music Festival is open to the public. • Complete only one entry form for each candidate and list all the classes on the same entry form. • Candidates are permitted to enter one piece that is up to two grades higher than their current grade level. • Each participating teacher will be mailed a hard copy of the program, for which there is no charge. The program will also be available online. • Entry forms may be faxed or mailed to the BCCM office. Any entry form that is postmarked or faxed on or before the closing date will be accepted. • Once entry forms are received by BCCM they may not be withdrawn. • No refunds are issued to a performer who fails to appear for their scheduled performance. • Fee extensions may be granted in the cases of a medical emergency, however a letter from a physician is required. • There will be a charge of $35.00 for NSF cheques. • Late entries are accepted at the discretion of BCCM Music Festival. • With the exception of the concert group, students may enter only one composition per class. • Special requests will be accommodated wherever possible but such accommodation cannot be guaranteed. • Photocopies of © copywritten music will not be accepted. Downloaded sheet music that is in the PUBLIC DOMAIN is acceptable provided it is presented in a three-ring binder or other similar form of binding • All music must include printed or handwritten measure numbers. Entry Forms and Payment of Fees “Direct Entry” online application system Registration for the festival may be completed entirely online including student and teacher information, all pieces to be performed and fee payment, go to: www.bccmusic.ca OR Mail, Bring or Fax Entry Forms Download and print the PDF application form. The entry form and full payment can be mailed to, faxed (604-299-6418) or dropped off at the BCCM office. Payment Information Payment may be made via Cash, Visa, Master Card, or Cheque payable to BCCM. DO NOT Mail Cash . Full payment must be included with the entry form. Cheques should be dated the day the entry form is submitted. Postdated cheques will not be accepted. If there is more than ONE performer per family entering the festival, ONE payment may be issued to cover the combined total amount required. 10 Festival Awards, Marks & Scholarships Certificates and Medallions A Gold, Silver, or Bronze certificate is issued to all participants of any given class. Gold 88 and Above Silver 84 - 87 Bronze 80 - 83 The certificates represent a performance achievement. The Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates do not indicate a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place standing in a class. Certificates and Medallions There is no set number of Gold, Silver, or Bronze certificates allotted for each class. By way of example: in a class of ten students, five may receive Gold certificates and the remainder may receive Silver and Bronze. The student with the highest Gold wins the class and the “winner” will receive a medallion in recognition of their achievement. In the event there is no Gold certificate awarded in the class, there will be no winner. A medallion is awarded to each class winner. If a student is the winner in more than one class, the number of classes won will be indicated on the medallion. Medallions are awarded at the Honors Recital and Awards Ceremony held at the conclusion of the Festival. Scholarships The funds received by scholarship winners may be used at the discretion of the recipient. The recipient is not required to use the funds at a designated institution or organization. IMPORTANT In order to qualify for a scholarship a student must enter a minimum of THREE solo classes or ONE concert group class and ONE solo class • Scholarship recipients are determined by averaging the two highest marks obtained in all classes entered. • Marks will not be announced. The marks awarded during the class will be indicated on the comment sheet that is given to each performer at the conclusion of the class. Marks will be kept privately by the adjudicator on a tabulation sheet, which in turn will be submitted to the BCCM Music Festival Office where they will be held in confidence. The marks will be subsequently averaged for each student from each class to determine the Scholarship winner. The class winner will be posted on the BCCM festival website within 24 hours of the completion of each class. Keeper Trophy • Scholarship recipients will be awarded a personal keeper trophy for display in their homes. Perpetual Trophy • The name of the winner for each category will be placed on a perpetual trophy which will remain on display at the Conservatory. 11 Repertoire and Adjudicator Comments Repertoire • • • • • Repertoire may be chosen from the British Columbia Conservatory of Music, Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Participants are allowed one piece of their own choice that is not listed in the above mentioned sources; suitability of era and difficulty is expected. All performers must bring an original score and present it to the adjudicator when they are called. Photocopies of © copywritten music will not be accepted. Downloaded sheet music that is in the PUBLIC DOMAIN is acceptable provided it is presented in a three-ring binder or another similar form of binding and, the music must include printed or handwritten measure numbers. Memorization is required for all Repertoire. With the exception of diploma level etudes, studies do not need to be memorized. Adjudicator Comments • Each candidate will receive a written critique of their performance and verbal comments will take place at the conclusion of each class. Age of Participants for Piano Classes • • Participants in Pre Grade 1 to Diploma classes must be under 20 years of age as of May 1st 2015. Participants who are 20 years old and above, as of May 1st 2015, must participate in the Adult class – ADULT300 (see page 17) Classes and Fees Start here Piano Pre Grade 1 Time Limit Fee Class 100A 5 mins 20.00 • This class will take the form of a “mini-recital” or Concert Group. Performers are required to play a minimum of three to a maximum of five selections. • Performers will be judged on all pieces played and given ONE overall performance mark and will be awarded ONE certificate. 12 Piano Junior: Grades 1 - 4 1 2 Class Time Limit Fee Class Time Limit Fee Class 101A Grade 1 List A 3 mins 21.00 Class 103A Grade 3 List A 3 mins 21.00 Class 101B Grade 1 List B 3 mins 21.00 Class 103B Grade 3 List B 3 mins 21.00 Class 101C Grade 1 List C 3 mins 21.00 Class 103C Grade 3 List C 3 mins 21.00 Class 101S Grade 1 Study 3 mins 21.00 Class 103S Grade 3 Study 3 mins 21.00 Class 102A Grade 2 List A 3 mins 21.00 Class 104A Grade 4 List A 3 mins 21.00 Class 102B Grade 2 List B 3 mins 21.00 Class 104B Grade 4 List B 3 mins 21.00 Class 102C Grade 2 List C 3 mins 21.00 Class 104C Grade 4 List C 3 mins 21.00 Class 102S Grade 2 Study 3 mins 21.00 Class 104S Grade 4 Study 3 mins 21.00 Class Time Limit Fee Class 107A Grade 7 List A 5 mins 23.00 3 4 Intermediate: Grades 5 – 8 5 6 Class Time Limit Fee Class 105A Grade 5 List A 4 mins 22.00 Class 105B Grade 5 List B 4 mins 22.00 Class 107B Grade 7 List B 5 mins 23.00 Class 105C Grade 5 List C 4 mins 22.00 Class 107C Grade 7 List C 5 mins 23.00 Class 105S Grade 5 Study 4 mins 22.00 Class 107S Grade 7 Study 5 mins 23.00 Class 106A Grade 6 List A 4 mins 22.00 Class 108A Grade 8 List A 5 mins 23.00 Class 106B Grade 6 List B 4 mins 22.00 Class 108B Grade 8 List B 5 mins 23.00 Class 106C Grade 6 List C 4 mins 22.00 Class 108C Grade 8 List C 5 mins 23.00 Class 106S Grade 6 Study 4 mins 22.00 Class 108D Grade 8 List D 5 mins 23.00 Class 108S Grade 8 Study 5 mins 23.00 7 8 13 Piano Senior: Grade 9 - Diploma 9 10 Class Time Limit Fee Class 109A Grade 9 List A * See notes below Class 109B Grade 9 List B 6 mins 24.00 12 mins 24.00 Class 109C Grade 9 List C 10 mins 24.00 Class 109D Grade 9 List D 10 mins 24.00 Grade 109S Grade 9 Study 10 mins Class 110A Grade 10 List A * See notes below 10 mins Class 110B Grade 10 List B ** See notes below 18 mins Class 110C Grade 10 List C 12 mins Class 110D Grade 10 List D 12 mins Class Time Limit Fee Class 110E Grade 10 List E 12 mins 24.00 Class 110S Grade 10 Study 12 mins 24.00 12 mins 26.00 24.00 Class 200A Diploma Level List A * See notes below 22 mins 26.00 24.00 Class 201B Diploma Level List B ** See notes below Class 202C Diploma Level List C 12 mins 26.00 Class 203D Diploma Level List D 12 mins 26.00 Class 204E Diploma Level List E 12 mins 26.00 Class 204S Diploma Level Etude 12 mins 26.00 10 Diploma 24.00 24.00 24.00 ** Sonatas • • The combination and number of movements to be played in ANY Sonata class are the same as those listed in the BCCM or RCM Piano Syllabus and must be adhered to in order for the student to be eligible to “win” the class or qualify for a scholarship. A student may enter this class and play only one movement and receive a full critique of their performance like all of the other performers however, the candidate will not qualify to “win” the class nor will the mark received be eligible for inclusion in the tabulation of marks for scholarship. * Bach Prelude and Fugue • • If a performer has chosen a selection from the Well Tempered Clavier by J.S. Bach for this class, both the Prelude and the Fugue must be played to qualify to “win” the class or to qualify for a scholarship. A student may enter this class and play only the Prelude or the Fugue and receive a full critique of their performance however, the candidate will not qualify to “win” the class nor will the mark received be eligible for inclusion in the tabulation of marks for scholarship. 14 Piano Canadian Composers Grade 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 -10 Diploma Class CCOM701 CCOM702 CCOM703 CCOM704 CCOM705 CCOM706 Time Limit 3 mins 3 mins 4 mins 6 mins 10 mins 12 mins Fee 21.00 21.00 22.00 23.00 24.00 26.00 Popular Repertoire Classes Popular Repertoire may be chosen from the RCM Popular List. Arrangements are accepted and must be placed in the appropriate grade/class. Grade 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 Class Pop 134 Pop 156 Pop 178 Pop 109 Time Limit 4 mins 5 mins 5 mins 6 mins Fee 21.00 22.00 23.00 24.00 Concert Group Class Class Time Limit Class Fee Time Limit Fee Class 101CG Grade 1 8 mins 34.00 Class 107CG Grade 7 12 mins 40.00 Class 102CG Grade 2 8 mins 34.00 Class 108CG Grade 8 12 mins 40.00 Class 103CG Grade 3 8 mins 36.00 Class 109CG Grade 9 18 mins 44.00 Class 104CG Grade 4 8 mins 36.00 24 mins 48.00 Class 105CG Grade 5 10 mins 38.00 Class 106CG Grade 6 10 mins Class 110CG Grades 10 *** See notes below Class 200CG Diploma *** See notes below 26 mins 52.00 38.00 Studies are NOT accepted in any concert group, except at the diploma level. *** Grade 10 and Diploma Level Concert Group Classes For Grade 10 and Diploma Level Group Classes, one or more movements of a sonata or multi-movement works may be omitted in order to remain within the time limits for the class. 15 Piano Piano Ensemble (2 to 4 performers at one or two pianos) ++ See notes below Junior JR706 PE Grade 1 – 4 7 mins 40.00 9 mins 42.00 11 mins 44.00 Intermediate INT706 PE Grade 5 – 8 Advanced Sr706 PE Grades 9 to Diploma ++ Piano Ensemble This class will encourage piano students to enjoy repertoire available when playing together with one or more other students. Available repertoire is plenty; pieces chosen should be originally written for either piano duets or trios. Arrangements are not to be used. Since most ensemble repertoire is not clearly graded, careful consideration when choosing the class level is advised. Concerto for Piano & Orchestra (Second Piano) Age 10 & Under 11 – 12 13 – 14 15 – 16 17 – 18 19 & Above Class PCON501 PCON502 PCON503 PCON504 PCON505 PCON506 Time Limit 15 mins 15 mins 20 mins 20 mins 20 mins 25 mins Fee 32.00 32.00 36.00 36.00 36.00 40.00 • The determining date of the candidates’ age for these classes will be May 1st 2015. • Participants may play one movement or a complete miniature work but must stay within the allotted time. • A medallion will be awarded to the player who receives the highest mark in each of classes PCON501, PCON502, PCON503, PCON504, PCON505, PCON506. • A scholarship of $75.00 plus a personal trophy will be awarded to the performer who achieves the highest mark of all classes. 16 Piano Adult Class • • • This class is open to students who have not yet received a diploma in piano. The selection(s) entered in this class may be from Grade 6 to diploma level. Performers may enter ONE to THREE selections. Each selection will be critiqued separately. The performer who receives the highest mark for any single composition will be deemed the class winner. (A Gold Certificate Standard of 88 and higher is required). Grade Class 6–7 8–9 10 – Diploma AD 301 AD 302 AD 303 Time Limit Fee 10 mins 15 mins 24 mins 36.00 40.00 44.00 If a candidate enters ONE selection: they will be awarded a certificate for their performance and are eligible to “win” the class for receiving the highest mark for a single performance, but they do not qualify for a scholarship. If a candidate enters TWO or THREE selections: they will be awarded a certificate for their performance and they are eligible to “win” the class and, qualify for a scholarship. Post-Diploma Class - Open Time Limit 30 mins PDC 400 • • • • • • Fee 52.00 Age Restriction: None Participants in this class may not compete in any other class in the festival. This class is open to those who are post-diploma students and who are seeking new opportunities to compete and perform advanced piano repertoire. In other words, they have completed a piano diploma such as BCCM Licentiate Performance Diploma (LBCM) or the RCM ARCT Performers Diploma (ARCT) or, an equivalent diploma or degree. This class will take the form of a concert group class consisting of selections from different eras. Performance pieces may be extracted from a single multi-movement work such as a Sonata or they may be stand alone works. The only restriction is the 30-minute time limit, which must be respected. Repertoire may be selected from the BCCM, LRSM or RCM syllabus at the Licentiate, ARCT, or higher levels such as the BCCM Fellowship or LRSM Fellowship. Resource Syllabi : BCCM Licentiate Performance or Fellowship, RCM Performers, LRSM Licentiate or Fellowship or, an own choice not currently listed, equal in difficulty and substance. This class is subject to scholarship however, the disbursement of such is contingent upon a minimum gold standing (88 marks) being awarded by the adjudicator. Post Diploma Class Scholarships: 17 1st place: $300 2nd place: $200 Strings Class Details These classes are based on any recognized syllabus in North America. Competitors must provide their own accompanist, arrange rehearsal times, provide the accompanist with an original copy of their selection and are responsible for the accompanist’s payment. An original score is required for both the accompanist and the adjudicator. Students may inquire at the BCCM office for the provision of a qualified pianist. Rates will be discussed at the time of request. Applicants for the following classes should note the details below. Time limits must be respected. Baroque Composers The applicants may perform any Baroque piece for violin solo, or violin and piano. No concertos are to be entered in this class. In the case of suites or sonatas, several movements may be performed in accordance with the appropriate level examination syllabus. Classical Era Compositions For Sonatas and Sonatinas by composers of the Classical Era (1750 - 1800). Normally only one movement may be entered, with the exception where the movements are very short. Time limits must be respected. Concerto Class Concertos are to be performed in accordance with any recognized syllabus. It is important to respect time limits. Romantic and Post Romantic Style Compositions To decide inclusion of a work in this section, the style of the composition, not merely the birth/death dates of the composer is to be considered. For example, Sibelius who lived well into the 20th century is considered a Romantic composer. Twentieth Century to Present This class is for works that are contemporary in style and written post 1900 and will include Impressionistic, atonal and various ethnic works that came out of the years following 1900 AD. Canadian Composers Inclusion here is any Canadian composer, regardless of historical period. 18 Strings Repertoire Repertoire may be chosen from any recognized syllabus available in North America. Participants are allowed ONE piece of their own choice that is not listed in the aforementioned sources. Suitability of era and difficulty is expected. All repertoire should be memorized by the performer. Please note: Students may only enter one piece per class. Classes and Fees Baroque & Classical Era Composers Class Time Limit Fee Class V-14 Grades 1 to 4 8 mins 21.00 9 mins 23.00 10 mins 25.00 10 mins 23.00 12 mins 25.00 14 mins 27.00 Class V-58 Grades 5 to 8 Class V-9 Grades 9 to Diploma Concerto Class V-CON-0012 12 & under Class V-CON-1315 13 to 15 years old Class V-CON-0016 16 & above Romantic, Post-Romantic Style, Twentieth Century and Canadian Composers Class V-14RTC Grade 1 to 4 8 mins 21.00 9 mins 23.00 10 mins 25.00 Class V-58RTC Grade 5 to 8 Class V-9RTC Grade 9 to Diploma 19 Guitar Class Details These classes are based on any recognized syllabus in North America. Applicants for the following classes should note the details below. Time limits must be respected. Baroque Compositions The applicants may perform any Baroque piece for guitar solo. In the case of suites or sonatas, several movements may be performed in accordance with the appropriate level examination syllabus. Classical Compositions This class is for performances of Sonatas and Sonatinas by composers of the Classical Era (1780 - 1850). Normally only one movement may be entered, with the exception where the movements are very short. Time limits must be respected. Romantic and Post Romantic Style Compositions To decide inclusion of a work in this section, the style of the composition, not merely the birth/death dates of the composer is to be considered. For example, Sibelius who lived well into the 20th century is considered a Romantic composer. Modern Compositions - 20th Century to Present This class is for works that are contemporary in style including impressionistic, atonal and various ethnic works that came out of the years following 1900 AD. Canadian Composers Inclusion here is any Canadian composer, regardless of historical period. 20 Guitar Repertoire Repertoire may be chosen from any recognized syllabus available in North America. Participants are allowed ONE piece of their own choice that is not listed in the aforementioned sources. Suitability of era and difficulty is expected. All repertoire should be memorized. Please note: Students may only enter one piece per class. Classes and Fees Baroque & Classical Era Composers Class Time Limit Fee 8 mins 21.00 10 mins 23.00 10 mins 25.00 Class G-14 Grades 1 to 4 Class G-58 Grades 5 to 8 Class G-9 Grades 9 to Diploma Romantic, Post-Romantic Style, Twentieth Century and Canadian Composers Class G-14RMC Grade 1 to 4 8 mins 21.00 10 mins 23.00 10 mins 25.00 Class G-58RMC Grade 5 to 8 Class G-9RMC Grade 9 to Diploma 21 Voice Class Details Folk Song Traditional songs or ballades where the original composer is unknown. Arrangements are permitted and may be sung in the original language or English translation. Opera/Oratorio Any aria from the operatic or oratorio repertoire. Must be sung in the original language. Performance of any recitative passages preceding the aria is optional. Musical Theatre Selection A selection from modern musicals, Broadway shows, or movies. Repertoire Any selection that is not pop, musical theatre, opera, oratorio or folk song. Includes, but is not limited to sacred songs, Canadian compositions and art songs in Italian, French, German, English or any of the other languages found in the classical song repe repertoire. Original languages are encouraged and preferred, particularly at the intermediate and senior levels. However, English translations may be performed. Voice Class Category The determining date of the candidates’ age for these classes will be May 1st 2015. Age restriction and Fees • • • Class code 12 years old and under (21 (21.00 per class) 13 to 16 years old (223.00 per class) 17 years old and above ((25.00 per class) 0012 1316 1700 With the exception of Opera/Oratorio allll categories listed above will be offered to all ages. Classes and Fees Class Name Class Code Class Age Class Age Class Age Folk Song Opera/Oratorio Musical Theatre Repertoire VO-FS VO-OO VO-MT VO-RP 0012 n/a 0012 0012 1316 1316 1316 1316 1700 1700 1700 1700 22 Voice Rules for Voice Candidates • All selections must be memorized. • The competitor must bring two original scores; one for the accompanist, and one for the adjudicator. Photocopies of © copywritten music will not be accepted. Downloaded sheet music that is in the PUBLIC DOMAIN is acceptable provided it is presented in a three-ring binder or other similar form of binding and, the music must include printed or handwritten measure numbers. • In the case of repertoire which is in a foreign language, original languages are encouraged and preferred, particularly at the intermediate and senior levels. However, English translations may be performed. • The accompanying instrument to be used is piano, with the exception of folk songs, where guitars or other ethnic instruments may also be used. In the folk song category, a cappella singing is also permitted. • Competitors must provide their own accompanist, arrange rehearsal times, provide the accompanist with an original copy of their selection and are responsible for the accompanist’s payment. • A single selection may only be entered in one category. • The choice of selection must be guided by the descriptions of each category. • Candidates must adhere to all general regulations and policies of BCCM Music Festival. • Disregarding these regulations will result in disqualification of the candidate. 23
