MusicWorks and the University of Auckland School of Music are proud to present:
The 2013 MusicWorks Ensemble Festival
supported by the musicians of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
MEF Competition
Date
Friday 30th August, 2013
Time
9am - 2:30pm
Venue
Kings School, Remuera
Eligibility
All players must be from Year 7 and 8. Players from different schools may form an ensemble, provided that all schools involved are enrolled in the MEF.
Travel
Travel to and from the venue is the responsibility of the participating school. Please make sure you have covered all the necessary requirements for taking students off site, including RAMS forms.
Categories
Small Ensemble - up to 12 performers, no restriction on un-amplified instrumentation.
Jazz Band - open instrumentation, but should include improvisation.
Concert Band - brass and wind based, no stringed instruments.
Orchestra - Must have stringed instruments in the ensemble.
Scores
Ensembles must provide 2 copies of the score for each piece presented and can be collected after the festival.
Timing
Each ensemble is limited to 25 minutes of total performance time, plus 5 minutes of setup and tuning. Each group must provide a stage plot for our stage manager to set up the stage.
Programme and Staging
Each group must provide a stage plot and a final programme with timings by 2nd August 2013.
Backline
MusicWorks will provide a drum kit, bass, guitar and keyboard amps, keyboard stand, music stands and chairs. MusicWorks will also provide a selection of tuned and untuned percussion.
Soloists
There is a special award for the best soloist in the competition, which may be part of a concerto or featured solo work, or an outstanding performer in a group. There are no exclusions against featuring soloists as part of an ensemble’s programme.
Closing Date
Closing date for entries is Friday 12th July, but if you enrol before 21st June, your school will receive 10% off the cost of enrollment.
Cost
$250 per ensemble. Your are allowed to enrol up to 3 ensembles.
Mentoring
Your school is entitled to 3 free hours of mentoring with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and/or The University of Auckland School of Music mentors (depending on availability of mentors and your ensembles).
Adjudication
At the festival, there will be a panel of professional musicians judging the performances on the following categories:
Technique (20%)
Accuracy (20%)
Musicianship (30%)
Ensemble (20%)
Presentation (10%)
Awards
Awards will be presented to the ensembles at the end of the festival, based on the judging criteria above.
Prizes
The judges will pick a Supreme Winner who will receive a prize package that includes a performance opportunity with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and prizes sponsored by MusicWorks.
Outstanding Soloist Award
An award will be given to the most outstanding soloist of the competition. This award will be regardless of category and awarded to the most deserving performer of the day.
