DIVISION 155 - MUSIC CONTEST
PREMIUMS: Purple-$5.00, Blue-$3.00, Red-$2.00, White-$1.00
GROUP PREMIUMS: Purple-$11.00, Blue-$8.00, Red-$4.00, White-$1.00
RULES
Each group must have three or more participants; all must be 4-H members.
4-H member may sing a solo, a duet, play an instrument solo, a duet, or perform in one group, for a maximum of three performance times.
Dress - Each participant will wear a 4-H Chevron, county 4-H t-shirt or other prominent 4-H identification. Chevrons may be obtained through the National 4-H Supply Service, the extension office, or purchased at the contest. The performing group may not use identification of a specific club or organization other than 4-H.
Time - Each group is allowed two minutes after the cue from the contest chair to arrange themselves on stage and begin performing. Props are not encouraged, but if used, must be in place within the time limit. The performance of each group is limited to not more than six minutes.
Selection - Any number of songs may be sung or played within the six-minute time limit. Groups may sing or play any selection of their choice. Registration form and copies of your selections need to be turned into the extension office by the appropriate deadline.
Accompaniment - Recorded background music may be used only. Performing groups must bring their own tape or CD. Please only have the music you need on the tape. Piano, guitar, or other instruments may accompany other song groups. Live accompaniment, if used, may be by a 4-H member, parent or leader. Not more than one adult may accompany a group. All performers in the Band or Combo class must be 4-H members. You must provide your own music stands.
Song groups, combos, and bands may appear with or without a director. The director of a group must be a 4-H member.
A group may include 4-H members that are Clover Kids & Junior ages for the Junior Division and Junior & Senior ages for the Senior Division.
Pre-enter on the preliminary entry forms and turn in your selections and copies of music to the extension office by the deadline.
Clover Kid Division (ages 5, 6 & 7 before January 1 of the current calendar year).
Junior Division (under 12 years of age before January 1 of the current calendar year).
Senior Division (ages 12 and above before January 1 of the current calendar year).
B155001 DRILL or DANCE ROUTINES - May be a drill, square or folk dance, tap dance or any routine done as group. Groups should be prepared to perform on a stage approximately 20 feet square if necessary - Senior Division
B155002 DRILL or DANCE ROUTINES - Junior Division
B155003 SONG GROUP - Senior Division
B155004 SONG GROUP WITH RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENT - Senior Division
B155005 SONG GROUP - Junior Division
B155006 SONG GROUP WITH RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENT - Junior Division
B155007 COMBO or BAND - Group must be 3 or more with instruments of their choice, including piano. May include vocalists. - Senior Division
B155008 COMBO or BAND - Junior Division
B155009 VOCAL SOLO - Senior Division
B155010 VOCAL DUET - Senior Division
B155011 VOCAL SOLO - Junior Division
B155012 VOCAL DUET - Junior Division
B155013 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO - Senior Division
B155014 INSTRUMENTAL DUET - Senior Division
B155015 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO - Junior Division
B155016 INSTRUMENTAL DUET - Junior Division
B155017 OTHER - Junior Division
B155018 OTHER - Senior Division