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CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLERS ARTS AND SCIENCE FESTIVALCalvary Temple, Evansville, Indiana

May 15, 2014

FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE

The 18th annual Arts and Science Festival will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Calvary Temple, 5050 First Avenue from 5:15-9 p.m. The gym will be open at 5:15 p.m. for viewing of exhibits prior to the 6 p.m. start of the music, speech, and drama program. All homeschooled children, ages 5 and up, are eligible to participate in all events except music, which is open to ages 8 and up. All families are asked to bring 2 dozen cookies and a 2-liter (non-red) drink the night of the festival for the reception. There are many volunteer opportunities the night of the Festival and each participant is expected to serve in at least one area.

Registration Deadline: May 1, 2014Turn in the following to register:

Participation Release (1 per family) Enrollment Form (1 per child) Music, Speech and Drama lyrics Fees: $7 per child, up to $28 per family. $3

extra fee if you need a hard copy of the festival brochure mailed to you.

Graduating Seniors may exhibit and perform free of charge if they register by April 24!

Entry Deadline: May 8, 2014Turn in the following at Calvary Temple from 2-4 pm or by advance arrangements with a festival organizer:

Copy of music with each measure numbered Art entries Creative Writing entries Science exhibits and experiments Social Studies exhibits

You may mail the forms to Virginia Salo at 2221 Swinging Way, Evansville, IN 47711.

THE SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES EXHIBITS will include projects and experiments of related studies. Science experiments and displays may be exhibited (note different requirements). Social studies displays may be entered. Students may participate in up to 2 exhibits. Check science and social studies requirements for more specific information. With your science exhibits and experiments, please note if they involve experimentation on animals or people. In order for judges to have adequate time to properly evaluate the entries, science and social studies exhibits will be judged prior to the evening of the festival. If you've chosen the judge interview option on your registration form, festival organizers will contact you prior to judging to arrange a time.

THE ART FESTIVAL Categories: drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography, and crafts. Please mat fine art and place other art on poster board or similar material. (Limit of 2 entries per category and a total of 3 entries per student.) Art entries must be turned in at the entry deadline 1 week prior to the festival. Check art requirements for more specific information.

THE MUSIC FESTIVAL is for instrumentalists and vocalists, ages 8 and up, performing as soloists, small ensembles, of 2-9 students, and large groups of 10 or more. Instrumental soloists must have at least one full year of lessons. Music will be categorized as follows: Level C: 1-2 years of experience; Level B: 3-4 years of experience; Level A: 5 or more years of experience. A combination of levels is acceptable for groups. Use discretion as to which level students are to be placed. A copy of vocal music lyrics must be included with your enrollment form. Vocal music and piano solos should be memorized (but will not be required). All other instrumental solos or ensembles may use music. A copy of the music with each measure numbered must be turned in at the entry deadline 1 week prior to the festival. Music may not exceed 5 minutes. Students may participate in up to 2 musical events.

THE SPEECH/DRAMA FESTIVAL is for performance outside of music, mime, or dance. Emphasis should be on what is spoken, not on costumes or props. Speech presentation categories are oral interpretations of plays,

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poems, and Biblical passages; they do not include recitation of lists. Oral interpretation can be humorous or dramatic. Speech entries must be a minimum of 45 seconds in length. A script of all speech entries must be submitted with the enrollment form. Performances are open to individuals or groups of up to four with a time limit of 3 minutes per person or 8 minutes per group. Students may participate in 1 individual event and 1 group event.

Students may participate in up to 3 total music, speech, and drama events. All music lyrics, speech and drama entries must be submitted in writing with the enrollment forms. Students who change their entries must seek approval for changed entries 1 week before the festival by submitting the new entry for review. A $10 substitution fee will be required at the time of submitting the new entry. Check speech rules for more specific information.

CREATIVE WRITING PROJECTS entries are exhibited the night of the festival. Categories: Poetry, Short Story, Exposition, and Story book. The following types of essays can be included in exposition: comparison/contrast papers, persuasive essays, character sketches, type sketches, narrative essay, and classification essays. (limit of 2 entries per category and 3 entries total per student). Creative Writing projects must be turned in at the entry deadline 1 week prior to the festival. Check creative writing requirements for more specific information.

DEADLINE: please register by May 1, 2014. The coordinators of these events reserve the right to limit number of entrants if necessary. Festival organizers may also need to limit an individual's number of entries in order to allow more participants. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS AND NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. All participants in group entries must submit entry forms and participation releases by the deadline.

PAPERWORK: All participation releases and enrollment forms should be submitted on 1-sided 8 ½ x 11 inch white paper, without reduced size printing.

JUDGING: Please review the requirements and judging sheets for entries. These will help your students better prepare entries. Several judging categories include points for following directions.

Please Note:

Because this is a Christian festival, all entries should be glorifying to God and should honor the dignity of all people. Festival organizers reserve the right to refuse entries for material deemed inappropriate.

Festival questions? Email Virginia Salo at [email protected] or Kathy Schmitt at [email protected].

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Table of Contents:

Participation Release (1 per family required) 4Enrollment Form (1 per participant required) 5Science/Social Studies Display Requirements 6Science/Social Studies Displays Judging Sheet 7Science Experiment Requirements 8Science Experiment Judging Sheet 9Creative Writing Requirements 10Poetry Judging Sheet 11Short Story Judging Sheet 12Exposition Judging Sheet 13Create a Book Judging Sheet 14Visual Art Requirements 15Visual Art Judging Sheet 16Festival Performance Guidelines 17Emcee Application and Guidelines 18Music Judging Sheet 19Speech and Drama Requirements 20Speech and Drama Judging Sheet 21

ARTS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL VALUES

1. The child is more important than the exhibit.2. Youth themselves are their own best exhibit of their worth.3. No ribbon, award, or placing is worth sacrificing the reputation of the child or parent.4. Competition is a natural human trait and should be given no more emphasis than other fundamentals.5. Learning that occurs because of the exhibit is more important than the exhibit itself.6. Never underestimate the impact on a youth of an example (good or bad) set by an adult.7. A blue ribbon youth with a red ribbon project is more desirable than a red ribbon youth with a blue ribbon project.8. Every person needs to be noticed, to be important and to be praised.

(adapted from 4H values)

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RETURN WITH YOUR REGISTRATIONCHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ARTS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Calvary Temple, Evansville, IndianaMay 15, 2014

PARTICIPATION RELEASE – 1 form per familyThis release is required for each family who participates in the festival.

Family Name:

Address:

Phone number: email address:

I/we understand, agree to abide by, follow, and comply with the rules, policies, and expectations of the Christian Homeschool Arts and Science Festival and will conduct myself (ourselves) in a courteous and respectful manner by exhibiting good sportsmanship.

I/we do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and hold harmless Virginia Salo, Kathy Schmitt, SWIHE, Calvary Temple, and any of their respective affiliates, successors, assigns, agents, employees, members, and representatives, adult sponsors, and other volunteers involved in the activities and transportation associated with the Christian Homeschool Arts and Science Festival from any and all claims, including claims of personal injury to my/our youth or property damage, under any theory of law in any way resulting from or arising in connection with the Arts and Science Festival.

I understand that all entries will be judged and judges’ decisions are final. All queries regarding judges, credentials, and decisions are to be directed to Virginia Salo for review; I agree not to personally contact festival judges related to any festival entries. (This preserves the integrity of the festival.)

I understand that no late registrations and no late entries will be accepted. During the festival, I will ensure my children are under adult supervision at all times.

Father’s Signature Date

Mother’s Signature Date

I agree to follow festival rules and treat all other festival participants with respect.

Student Signature

Student Signature

Student Signature

Student Signature

(This form is required for all participants)

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RETURN WITH YOUR REGISTRATIONCHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ARTS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Calvary Temple, Evansville, IndianaMay 15, 2014

ENROLLMENT FORM – 1 form per student

Student Name: Age

Type of Entry (list titles)

I. Science Experiments/Exhibit Request Judge Interview

_________________________________ Yes/No

_________________________________ Yes/No

II. Social Studies Exhibit

_________________________________ Yes/No

_________________________________ Yes/No

III. Art Exhibit Category and Medium Used

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

IV. Creative Writing Exhibit Category

__________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

V. Musical Performance (submit lyrics)

Title: Composer:

Level: Instrument: Practice day of festival Yes/No

Title: Composer:

Level: Instrument: Practice day of festival Yes/No

VI. Speech and Drama Performances (submit script)

Title: Author: Practice day of festival:Yes/No

Title: Author: Practice day of festival:Yes/No

Total Number of Entries: _________5 2014

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS

1. The display should “invite” a viewer to want to explore it. (Hints: clear labels, color choices, size of lettering, neatness, items used in the project appropriately displayed, creative title or display)

2. The flow of the display should allow a viewer to easily find information. (Hint: left to right and top to bottom to tell the “story” of your project like a story in a book)

3. The visual display should include the title and a caption or label with explanation for each section. The written material should be well developed, clear and concise, and relevant to the project purpose.

4. A written report (not attached to the backboard) is required and may be in technical or creative in format as follows:(a) Technical format:

i. a title page ii. an introduction which tells why you chose that topic and what you hoped to learn (your purpose

should be clearly stated) iii. 1 to 5 pages (as appropriate depending on age) including answers to questions, solutions to

problems, or information you have discovered in your research iv. a conclusion you have reached and/or summary of your data and research v. a bibliography (format as age appropriate)

(b) Creative format: i. a title page ii. an introduction which tells why you chose that topic and what you hoped to learn (your purpose

should be clearly stated) iii. creative means of conveying information discovered during research (eg. diary or story) iv. a bibliography (format as age appropriate)

5. Resources must be identified. Credit must be given to others who have helped with the project.

6. Entries must be turned in 1 week prior to festival for judging. Specific judging times will be provided by festival organizers after event registration has closed, for those requesting a judge interview.

7. The project must remain on display the evening of the event.

8. Bonus points will be given to students who are available to answer the judges’ questions at an appropriate time. Professional presentation and quality communication will be considered. (Hint: Consider this a practice for a job interview)

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SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES DISPLAY JUDGING SHEET (circle one)PROJECT TITLE Student Name: Student(s) Age(s) EDUCATIONAL VALUE (10 points possible)

Is a project purpose stated clearly?Does the project appear to reflect work done by the student?Is the project difficulty appropriate for the age of the student?Does the display indicate enthusiasm on the part of the student? Other/Comments: _________ points earned

VISUAL DISPLAY (10 points possible)Does the display “invite” a viewer to want to explore it? Is the display constructed well? Is everything well-attached?Is the overall appearance neat?Are items related to the project displayed?Is the display method creative but appropriate?Other/Comments: _________ points earned

DISPLAYED WRITTEN MATERIAL (10 points possible)Is the title located on the project board?Does each section have a caption or label with explanation?Is the written material on the display clear and concise?Are spelling and grammar correct?Is the information supplied relevant to the stated purpose?Is the topic well developed? Other/Comments: _________ points earned

WRITTEN REPORT (10 points possible)Is the written report located on the table in front of the project,

rather than attached to the backboard?Is the report well written with the topic well developed?Does the project show original thinking or creativity?Is the report length appropriate for the student’s age?Are spelling and grammar correct?Are resources identified?Is credit given to others who helped with the project?Other/Comments: _________ points earned

BONUS (Additional 3 points possible, but not required)Is the student available at an appropriate time for questions from the judges?Is the student’s personal presentation professional?Does the student provide appropriate responses to the judges’ questions? Other/Comments _________ points earned

_________ TOTAL POINTS

Project Rating: Good: 31 or below Very Good: 32-34 Excellent: 35-37 Superior: 38 +

SCIENCE EXPERIMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. The display board should:(a) “invite” a viewer to want to explore it. (Hints: clear labels, color choices, size of lettering, neatness,

items used in the project appropriately displayed, creative title/display)

(b) allow a viewer to easily find information including the purpose, hypothesis, materials, procedure, results, and conclusions. Judges only have a few minutes to spend with a project. If they have to search for this information and cannot find it in this time frame, points will be deducted. (Hint: left to right and top to bottom to tell the “story” of your project like a story in a book). .

(c) be clear and concise. Explain how the purpose of the project has been completed and how the conclusions are supported by the experiment(s) performed. (Hints: Do not provide information that is irrelevant to the experiment. Background or supporting information should be supplied in a separate written report) The abstract (250 word limit) may be attached to the board, if desired

2. The written report (not attached to the backboard) should include a title page, table of contents, abstract, purpose/problem/testable question, hypothesis, materials, procedures, results, conclusions, acknowledgment of helpers, and bibliography. The length of the report should be age appropriate.

3. Identify the limitations and possible applications of what was learned. This will help the judge to appreciate that the student has used the project as an educational opportunity.

4. Resources must be identified. Credit must be given to others who have helped with the project.

5. The project must be on display the evening of the event.

6. Projects that are turned in after the published deadline may not be judged depending on remaining time available to the judges. Late projects that are judged will receive an automatic 10 point deduction. Festival organizers reserve the right to refuse to exhibit a project if it is turned in late.

7. Electricity is available with advance request.

8. Entries must be turned in 1 week prior to festival for judging. Specific judging times will be provided by festival organizers after event registration has closed, for those requesting a judge interview.

9. Bonus points will be given to students who are available to answer the judges’ questions at an appropriate time. Professional presentation and quality communication will be considered. (Hint: Consider this a practice for a job interview.)

SCIENCE EXPERIMENT JUDGING SHEETPROJECT TITLE Student Name: Student(s) Age(s) SCIENTIFIC METHODS USED (10 points possible)

Are there clear and concise statements of purpose, hypothesis, materials, procedures, results, and conclusions?

Are scientific procedures used correctly?Is a data log supplied in a separate written report?Is the hypothesis appropriate for the stated purpose?Are conclusions supported by the design of the experiment and

its results?Has the purpose of the experiment been accomplished?Are possible future experiments given?Other/Comments: _________ points earned

EDUCATIONAL VALUE (10 points possible)Are possible applications of what was learned identified?Is the project difficulty appropriate for the age of the student?Does the display indicate enthusiasm on the part of the student? Does the project appear to reflect work done by the student?Other/Comments: _________ points earned

VISUAL DISPLAY (10 points possible)Does the display “invite” a viewer to want to explore it? Is the display constructed well? Is everything well-attached?Are samples of materials or equipment used in the experiment

displayed?Is the display method creative but appropriate?Other/Comments: _________ points earned

WRITTEN MATERIAL (10 points possible)Is the written material on the display clear and concise?Are spelling and grammar correct?Is the information supplied relevant to the stated purpose?Are resources identified?Is credit given to others who helped with the project?Is a separate report (not attached to the backboard) supplied

detailing the work done? Is the project explained sufficiently to be replicated by another

experimenter?Other/Comments: _________ points earned

BONUS (Additional 3 points possible, but not required)Is the student available at an appropriate time for questions from judges?Is the student’s personal presentation professional?Does the student provide appropriate responses to the judges’ questions? Other/Comments: _________ points earned

_________ TOTAL POINTSProject Rating: Good: 31 or below Very Good: 32-34 Excellent: 35-37 Superior: 38 +

CREATIVE WRITING REQUIREMENTS

1. Writing can either be handwritten neatly or typed. If it is typed, it should be printed in a 12 point, Times New Roman font and double spaced. If a writing submission is more than 2 pages, the pages should be numbered.

2. Each writing submission should include the following:(a) The writing should be bound in a folder, binder, report cover, or in sheet covers. Please do not

use report covers with detachable side bindings that can get lost. (b) A title page with the following information: Title, author, age of author, and category of entry.

3. The following categories of writing may be submitted:(a) Poetry(b) Short Story(c) Exposition. The following types of essays can be included in exposition: comparison/contrast

papers, persuasive essays, character sketches, type sketches, narrative essay, and classification essays.

(d) Storybook. Student may write and illustrate their own book. Books may be made by hand or may be computer generated. Lapbooks may be entered in this category.

4. Students are limited to 2 writing entries in any single category and 3 entries total.

5. Entries must be submitted 1 week prior to the festival, by the entry deadline, in order for judges to have adequate time to evaluate the entries.

CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY JUDGING SHEETPROJECT TITLE Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)

QUALITY OF WORDS (10 points possible)Ending of words should be as strong as beginning.Other/Comments: _________ points earned

UNIFIED THEME (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

AT LEAST ONE FIGURE OF SPEECH (10 points possible)simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personificationOther/Comments: _________ points earned

SOUND VALUES AND RHYTHM (10 points possible)Alliteration, rhythmeffective use of line lengths and beatOther/Comments: _________ points earned

TONE DEVELOPED THROUGHOUT (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

MECHANICS (10 points possible)Correct poetic formCapitals for each line, spelling, punctuationOther/Comments: _________ points earned

IMAGERY (10 points possible)Use of image to convey and express meaningOther/Comments: _________ points earned

TITLE (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

FOLLOWING CONTEST RULES (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned



CREATIVE WRITING: SHORT STORY JUDGING SHEETPROJECT TITLE Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)

QUALITY OF WORDS (10 points possible)Ending of words should be as strong as beginning.Other/Comments: _________ points earned

CHARACTERIZATION (10 points possible)Appropriate character developmentOther/Comments: _________ points earned

TONE (10 points possible)Mood and pace of storyAtmosphereOther/Comments: _________ points earned

PLOT DEVELOPMENT (10 points possible)Effective sequencing of storyOther/Comments: _________ points earned

POINT OF VIEW (10 points possible)Use of narrative perspectiveOther/Comments: _________ points earned

GRAMMATICAL ERRORS (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

MECHANICS (10 points possible)Spelling, punctuation and capitalizationOther/Comments: _________ points earned

TITLE (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned




CREATIVE WRITING: EXPOSITION JUDGING SHEETPROJECT TITLE Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)

GENERAL ORGANIZATION OF PAPER (10 points possible)Appropriate introductionEach step of the body well explained and completeDefinite conclusionOther/Comments: _________ points earned

GOOD, SMOOTH FLOW OF IDEA (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

THOROUGHNESS IN COVERING TOPIC (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

UNITY AND COHERENCE IN PARAGRAPHS (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

CORRECTNESS, CLARITY (10 points possible)Effectiveness in sentencesOther/Comments: _________ points earned

USE OF VERBS AND NOUNS (10 points possible)Vivid verbsConcrete nounsOther/Comments: _________ points earned






CREATIVE WRITING: STORYBOOK JUDGING SHEETPROJECT TITLE Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)

CHARACTERIZATION (10 points possible)Appropriate character developmentOther/Comments: _________ points earned

TONE (10 points possible)Mood and pace of storyAtmosphereOther/Comments: _________ points earned

PLOT DEVELOPMENT (10 points possible)Effective sequencing of storyOther/Comments: _________ points earned



BOOK BINDING AND CONSTRUCTION (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

CREATIVE USE OF GRAPHICS (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

GRAPHIC RELATIONSHIP TO TEXT (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned

DESIGN/COMPOSITION (10 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned




VISUAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

1. Entries may be drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography, and crafts.

2. Please mat fine art and place other art on poster board or similar material. (Limit of 2 entries per category and a total of 3 entries per student.)

3. Each art entry should include the following:

(a) A white 4 x 6 index card with the following information:

i. Front of card: student’s name, age, category, medium and title

ii. Back of card: A description by the student discussing the project. Please include the following information:

iii. Why did you do this project?

iv. How did you do this project?

v. Was it part of a lesson plan, a group class, or an individual project?

vi. What techniques did you use?

vii. What materials did you use?

4. If your art is 2 dimensional, attach the index card on the back of your artwork with tape. If your art is 3 dimensional and it is possible to attach the index card, do so. If not, attach the index card to an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper.

5. Entries must be submitted 1 week prior to the festival, by the entry deadline, in order for judges to have adequate time to evaluate the entries.

VISUAL ART JUDGING SHEETPROJECT TITLE Category: Medium: Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)

Judge’s Instructions:Check below for two or three dimensional work and use that portion of the sheet for rating the art project. Judge the work on each of the six (6) areas indicated, from 10 (high) to 0 (low). Record points earned on the line provided. Total the score and compare the total points to the Rating Key (below) to determine if that score agrees with your opinion of the work. If not, alter the points accordingly.

TWO DIMENSIONAL WORK: THREE DIMENSIONAL WORK:

Points: Points:DESIGN/COMPOSITION _______ DESIGN/COMPOSITION __________

VALUES/COLOR _______ FORM/BALANCE __________contrast of values/color

CRAFTSMANSHIP _______ CRAFTSMANSHIP __________use of materials, use of materials,drawing/painting skill assemblage

BALANCE _______ TEXTURE __________use of space surface treatment

CREATIVITY/ORIGINALITY _______ CREATIVITY/ORIGINALITY __________

FOLLOW ENTRY RULES _______ FOLLOW ENTRY RULES __________

Total Points: _______ Total Points: __________

Other/Comments:


FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES

1. Practice times/sound check times for the afternoon of the performance will be assigned to those participants indicating their registration forms appropriately.

2. Bonus points will be given to vocal and piano performances that have memorized the material.

3. Youth who attend the performance section of the festival must be under the direct supervision of a responsible adult who agrees to monitor their behavior and make appropriate corrections as needed. Youth who attend the festival are not allowed to leave the building without adult supervision.

4. During the performance portion of the festival, the science and social studies exhibit rooms will be closed.

5. Our festival’s performance section provides a performance opportunity for festival participants. It is intended to be a pleasant, encouraging experience. All audience members are expected to listen and show appropriate respect and applause for all performers. There will be a reception during intermission. Artwork and exhibits may be taken home during intermission.

6. If an audience member is disrespectful of a performer, one warning will be given. If disrespectful behavior continues, the audience member will be asked to leave the program. A performer who is asked to leave the program for disrespectful behavior towards others will be disqualified from the festival and will not perform. No refunds will be given for disqualified performers.

7. Our festival strives to showcase our youth and their talents in the best manner possible. Performers’ dress reflects those high standards.

8. All homeschooled youth who participate in a festival performance, including accompanists, must pay the entry fee and their parents must sign a release form.

9. Judging sheets and ribbons will be awarded at the end of the first half and at the end of the program.

DRESS GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMERS1. Business attire is appropriate. Boys should wear dress pants and a nice shirt. Girls should wear

dress pants or skirts with a nice shirt or a dress. 2. Jeans, shorts, and t-shirts are not appropriate dress for the festival performers.3. Performers should dress as they would for a job interview, with appropriate hairstyles.4. Those who are performing skits may wear modest costumes appropriate for roles in their skits.5. If there is a question about dress, contact Virginia Salo 2 weeks prior to the festival.6. Festival organizers reserve the right to request appropriate apparel before performers appear

onstage.

EMCEE APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES

Graduating seniors are welcome to apply to serve as emcees for the performance portion of the festival. Criteria for our selection for emcees includes the following: past participation in the festival, public speaking training or experience, and enthusiasm to encourage all festival participants. Depending on the number of applicants, festival organizers may limit selection of emcees and will determine how many emcees are needed.

EMCEE EXPECTATIONS1. Emcees will be dressed in appropriate business attire. 2. Emcees will have conservative hairstyles and natural hair colors. 3. Emcees must encourage and respect all performers.4. Thirty minutes prior to the festival’s beginning, emcees will rehearse name pronunciations with

the festival organizers.5. Emcees must be reachable by phone and/or email for updates and notices.

If you would like to apply to be an emcee, please answer the following:

Name: Email:

Phone:

Please describe your past festival participation:

Please describe your public speaking training and experience:

Yes, I would like to serve as an emcee for the festival performance and agree to follow the expectations for the position.

_______________________________Signature

MUSIC JUDGING SHEETPROJECT TITLE Instrument: Skill Level: Student Name: Student(s) Age(s) Judges will score points from 0 to 5 in each category, with 5 being the highest ranking.

PREPARATION ACCURACY (5 points possible)Correct notesNote/Rest valuesOther/Comments: _________ points earned

RHYTHM (5 points possible)Steadiness of beat, appropriate tempoControlOther/Comments: _________ points earned

TECHNIQUE (5 points possible)Position and fingeringOther/Comments: _________ points earned

INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL (5 points possible)Breath control, dictionTonguingUse of bowOther/Comments: _________ points earned

MUSICIANSHIP (5 points possible)Articulation, phrasing, toneLegato/staccatoBalance, expression/dynamicsInstrumental/vocal - intonationOther/Comments: _________ points earned

PERFORMANCE (5 points possible)Stage presence, sense of ensembleContinuity, interpretation/styleOther/Comments: _________ points earned

BONUS (Additional 2 points possible, but not required)MemorizationOther/Comments _________ points earned


SPEECH AND DRAMA REQUIREMENTS

THE SPEECH/DRAMA FESTIVAL is for performance outside of music, mime, or dance. Emphasis should be on what is spoken, not on costumes or props.

1. Speech presentations are all oral interpretation. Appropriate subject matter: interpretations of plays, poems, and Biblical passages; they do not include recitation of lists.

2. Speech entries must be a minimum of 45 seconds in length. Performances are open to individuals or groups of up to four with a time limit of three minutes per person or 8 minutes per group. Students may participate in 1 individual event and 1 group event.

HINTS FOR SELECTION OF SPEECH MATERIAL1. Choose material that gives a student opportunities for interpretation. It can be a passage that is

personally meaningful to the student.

2. List recitations do not give opportunities for interpretation and expression.

SCRIPT SUBMISSIONA script of all speech entries must be included with the enrollment form. The festival reserves the right to evaluate speech entries to ensure they are glorifying to God. Speech participants may change their speech submission if they submit a revised entry with an additional $10 fee by May 5 to Virginia Salo. Speech participants who switch entries without following these rules will be disqualified.

SPEECH AND DRAMA JUDGING SHEET

PROJECT TITLE Category: Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)

Judges will score points from 0 to 5 in each category, with 5 being the highest ranking. PHYSICAL DELIVERY

POISE/STATE PRESENCE (5 points possible)Appropriate physical appearance, holds audience's attentionOther/Comments: _________ points earned

EYE CONTACT (5 points possible)Looks at audienceOther/Comments: _________ points earned

ENERGY LEVEL AND PASSION (5 points possible)Communicates directly and sincerelyOther/Comments: _________ points earned

MOVEMENT (5 points possible)Appropriate gestures, comfortable making gesturesOther/Comments: _________ points earned

POSTURE (5 points possible)Appears confident and comfortableOther/Comments: _________ points earned

VOCAL DELIVERY:PHRASING AND TIMING (5 points possible)

Good rate/fluencyOther/Comments: _________ points earned

ARTICULATION/PRONUNCIATION (5 points possible)Easily understoodOther/Comments: _________ points earned

EXPRESSION (5 points possible)Voice conveys appropriate emotionOther/Comments: _________ points earned

DYNAMICS AND VOLUME (5 points possible)Volume level varies, Can be easily heardOther/Comments: _________ points earned

MEMORIZATION (5 points possible)Other/Comments: _________ points earned


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