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Changes taking effect in 2012

 

New venue for 2012 - Clements HS

 

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Important Dates

 

Feb. 10, 2012 State online registration due by 11:59 p.m. in order to qualify for regular price of $10 per student.  Online registrations submitted after this point incur the late registration fee of $12 per student.

 

Feb. 16, 2012 State payment check must be postmarked

 

Feb. 25, 2012 Texas State German Contest, University of Texas at Austin

 

Mar. 2, 2012 Houstonfest Scholarship applications due

 

Mar. 9, 2012 Gail Cope Scholarship applications due

 

Jan. 14, 2013:  Houstonfest e-mail registration due by 11:59 p.m. in order to qualify for regular price of $10 per student

 

Jan. 21, 2013:  Last day to submit late registration ($12 per student) and last day to postmark payment check

 

Jan. 29, 2013 Proof sheet of entrants sent to teachers for final verification and changes

 

Jan. 31, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Deadline to submit changes (adds, drops, substitutions).  After this point, no more additions or substitutions will be allowed in individual events.  Substitution of students in group events may continue in emergency situations.

 

Feb. 2, 2013 Houstonfest

Rules:  Music Events

 

Chorus:

One entry per school.  Singers must memorize the 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.  Time limits:  minimum 3 minutes, maximum 8 minutes, with a 30-second grace period (over or under).  Groups may do medleys of songs and may use pantomime and choral reading to enhance their production.  Groups are responsible for their own accompaniment, whether recorded or live, or may sing a cappella; no instruments or tape/CD-players will be provided at the contest site.  Two copies of the music must be given to the judges; failure to provide two copies of the music will result in a 10-point penalty on the critique sheet.  Group size: minimum 4, maximum 12.  Download critique sheet.

 

Classical Instrumental Ensemble:

One entry per school.  The piece must be by 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.  Time limits:  minimum 5 minutes, maximum 10 minutes, with a 30-second grace period (over or under).  Groups may do medleys of songs.  Two copies of the music must be given to the judges; failure to provide two copies of the music will result in a 10-point penalty on the critique sheet.  Group size:  minimum 3, maximum 6.  Download critique sheet.

 

Folk Dance:

One entry per school.  There is no required dance.  The group must have the following items: a list of the dancers’ names (4 copies); documentation of the dances, including level of dance (points will be deducted from “authenticity” if no documentation is provided) (4 copies); a CD-player or tape-player; an extension cord if needed; own music for dances.  Limits:  4 dances and 10 minutes minimum, 5 dances and 15 minutes maximum, including entrance, exit, and transitions, with a 30-second grace period (over or under).  There will be a 10-point penalty for going over the 15-minute time limit. Group size:  minimum 6 dancers, no maximum; however, only 16 may be performing at a time.  Download critique sheet.

 

Polka Band:

One entry per school.  Group size:  minimum 5 players, maximum 12 players plus a conductor.  No electric instruments are allowed.  Time limits:  minimum 5 minutes, maximum 10 minutes, with a 30-second grace period (over or under).  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.  Provide two copies of the music for the judges; failure to provide two copies of the music will result in a 10-point penalty on the critique sheet.  Download critique sheet.


Vocal Solo:

Three entries per school.  The piece to be sung must be by a German-speaking composer, be a recognized work of music, be sung in the German language, and be memorized.  Time limits:  minimum 2 minutes, maximum 5 minutes.  The contestant is responsible for his/her own accompaniment, whether recorded or live, or may sing a cappella; no instruments or tape/CD-players will be provided at the contest site.  Two copies of the music must be given to the judges; failure to provide two copies of the music will result in a 10-point penalty on the critique sheet.  Download critique sheet.

 

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When is the next Houstonfest?

 

Saturday,

February 2, 2013,

8:00 a.m.

 

Where is Houstonfest?

 

Probably back at its customary location at Lanier Middle School in Houston.

 

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