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RONDAL-AWIT COMPETITION
An exquisite plucked-string music rendition and vocal solo competition participated by the different Rondalla ensemble of the country.

 

  1. DATE OF COMPETITION:        February 17, 2011
  2. MECHANICS
    1. The competition is open to all Rondalla groups in the country, either school-based or community-based.
    2. This competition is divided into two (2) categories:
      • Children whose ages range from 7 to 13 years old;
      • Adult(Youth/Adult) whose ages range from 14 years old and above
    3. Each category requires a minimum number of 10 players or instrumentalists and maximum number of 26 members, excluding the conductor.
    4. The participating Rondalla ensemble should play the following musical pieces:

      5. 4.1  For Children Category,two (2) music pieces:

      • One Contest piece entitled Hagikhikan by Mary Katherine J. Trangco; and
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      • One Filipino Kundiman piece that is interpreted by a solo singer

      4.2  For Open/Adult Category, three (3) music pieces:

      • One music piece (composed and/or arranged by either Filipino or Foreign artists) of their own choice;
      • One music piece --- Filipino Classic or composition of National Artist on Music
      • One Filipino Kundiman piece that is interpreted by a solo singer
    5. The vocal rendition for both categories should observe the following:
      • The soloist may not be an instrumentalist or part of the rondalla players, but must be included in the required number of participants; and
      • The chosen song to be interpreted should be a Filipino Kundiman or a work composed by a Filipino National Artists for Music. (Singing a medley is not allowed).
    6. The over-all performance of each group should not exceed 15 minutes. A corresponding 2-point deduction from each judge’s score-sheets is implemented for every minute in excess of the given time allotment. Time starts upon playing the first note of the first musical rendition.
    7. A special award is given to the Best Conductor per category.
  3. EVALUATION. The performance will be judged on the following criteria:

For the Rondalla Competition

For Vocal Solo Singing Competition

Criteria

Points

Criteria

Points

Musical Quality               

40%

Voice Quality

40%

Interpretation, Arrangement & Mastery               

50%

Harmony w/ the rondalla

30%

Deportment     

10%

Mastery

20%

 

 

Over-all impact

10%

Total

100%

Total

100%
  1. PRIZES*

RANK

 

CHILDREN’S CATEGORY

OPEN CATEGORY

 

 

 

 

First Prize

PHP

60,000.00

75,000.00

Second Prize

PHP

30,000.00

50,000.00

Third Prize

PHP

20,000.00

30,000.00

Best Conductor

PHP

5,000.00

5,000.00

 

 

 

 

All grand champions would receive a Trophy in addition to the cash prize. Others will receive certificates.

Rondalla groups with members who are Senior citizens, belonging to ages 50 and above are given special citations and cash rewards.

 

 

 

(*Approved as of September 24, 2010 by the Executive Committee.)

 

 

 

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