QMEA MUSIC FESTIVAL - May 8, 9and 10, 2015 Students 28 and under are invited to register for the following categories: Piano, strings, winds, voice, and small ensembles Discover the CANADIAN MUSIC category. Participants in this class will perform music by Canadian composers. All instrumentalists and singers are welcomed! Adjudicators for each category will listen to and evaluate performances, give rankings, and help to decide upon the distribution of certificates, gifts, and bursaries. REGISTRATION FEES 12 years and under 12 years and under 13 and over 13 and over $ 35 each additional entry $ 17 $ 45 each additional entry $ 22 Small Ensembles are required to pay the initial fee as per the age of the eldest participant plus $10 for each additional ensemble member. Please list the names, ages and instrument of all members of the ensemble on a separate sheet. RULES AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE FESTIVAL Age as of May 1st, 2015 6 years and under 7 years and under 8 years and under 9 years and under 10 years and under 11 years and under 12 years and under Maximum Program Length 5 minutes 5 minutes 6 minutes 6 minutes 7minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes Age as of May 1st, 2015 13 years and under 14 years and under 15 years and under 16 years and under 17 years and under 18 years and over Maximum Program Length 10 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes SMALL ENSEMBLES (INSTRUMENTAL OR VOCAL) 2 to 20 ensemble members Category is determined by the age of the eldest ensemble member. Category Junior Senior Age 14 years and under 15 years and over Maximum Program Length 5 minutes 10 minutes RULES 1. All pieces performed by solo participants must be played from memory. 2. Candidates may register to play one or several pieces as long as the performance does not exceed the maximum allowed time. Any performance exceeding the allowed time will be interrupted. 3. The candidate must give a copy of each musical selection to the adjudicator. Photocopies will be refused unless permission is granted. 4. If the number of participants in an age category is judged to be insufficient, multiple age categories will be put together in one category. 5. No accompanists are provided by the Festival. 6. Registration fees are non-refundable. 7. The winners and the repertoire for the Gala Concert will be selected by the adjudicators, as well as by the members of the QMEA Executive Committee. 8. Winners must be present at the Gala Concert to receive their prize. 9. No changes to the program will be accepted after April 29th, 2015. Application Deadline: Friday, April 17th, 2015 Cheques are to be made out to “Quebec Music Educators' Association”. PLEASE SEND FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FORM AND FEES TO QMEA Music Festival – Yazan Charif 3717 Avenue Dupuis, App15, Montreal, Quebec, H3T1E5