CHORUS
One entry per school. Singers must memorize music. It must be sung in German. The piece must be from a German-speaking composer and be a recognized work of music. It may be classical or folk. The maximum time limit is eight minutes; the minimum is three minutes. There is a 30-second grace period. Groups may do medleys of songs, may use pantomime and choral reading to enhance their production. If a piano is not available at the contest site, tapes or CDs may be used. Or, the presentation may be a cappella or accompanied by a small instrument. Two copies of the music must be given to the judges. Members: Minimum, 4; Maximum, 12.
Classical Instrumental Ensemble
One entry per school. The piece must be from a German-speaking composer and be a recognized work of music. For example: Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Haydn, Schubert, Strauss, Mozart, Schumann, Mendelssohn and others. It must be classical. No electric instruments, other than one electric keyboard, are allowed. No music stands will be provided at the contest site.
The maximum time limit is ten minutes; the minimum is five minutes. There is a 30-second grace period. Groups may do medleys of songs. Two copies of the music must be given to the judges.
Members: Minimum 3, Maximum, 6
POLKA BAND
One entry per school. No electric instruments are allowed. Maximum time of performance: 10 minutes. Minimum time: 5 minutes, with a 30-second grace period. Judging will be based on selections, total quality, musicianship of the group, appearance, showmanship, etc. All pieces of music must be from German-speaking composers. No music stands will be provided at the contest site. Two copies of the band program must be provided for the judges. Group limit: no more than 12 instruments and not less than 5, plus a conductor in a band.
VOCAL SOLO
Two entries per school. The piece must be by a German-speaking composer, be a recognized work of music, sung in the German language and be memorized. The performance may be a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes in length. If there is no piano available at the contest site, the performer may use a cassette tape or a CD for accompaniment or sing a cappella. Two copies of the piece must be provided for the judges.
PIANO
Selection may be folk or classical and should be 3-10 minutes in length. Music must be from a composer from a German speaking country.Two copies of the music must be provided for the judges.
INSTRUMENTAL SOLO
Selection may be folk or classical and should be 3-10 minutes in length. Music must be from a composer from a German speaking country.Two copies of the music must be provided for the judges. Any accompaniment must be recorded. There will be a CD/Cassette recorder in the room.