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We are
happy and proud to cordially invite you to attend our new
and exciting 2008 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GOSPEL COIR
OLYMPICS. After 30 years of organizing and presenting
wholesome, inspiring and rewarding National School
Gospel Choir Competitions in New York City, we have
changed the name, the venue, the focus and the format of our
competitions. The changes were more functional because
of the tremendous increase in the international growth and
popularity of school gospel choirs, the numerous changes in
the performance and presentation of gospel music and thee
need for an evaluation procedure that can identify and
reward the superior qualities of each choir. In our new
Olympic style and format each of the 16 cash awards
categories are separate and independent. The winners will
receive only the cash awards and trophies for the categories
that they win. There will not be an adding of all the scores
from the winning categories to identify 1st, 2nd
and 3rd most outstanding choir. All cash award
categories are separate and independent.
The
emphasis in our 2008 competitions will be placed on the
quality of the singing; voice blending, diction, intonation,
dynamics, harmonies, balance, rhythm with accompaniment. The
larger cash award will be for the most outstanding a Gospel
Selection with Accompaniment followed by the most
outstanding a cappella selection. The amount of the other
cash award categories vary. All choirs can compete in each
by simply listing on the Total Performance Sheet the name of
the selection and the name of the competitor to be
highlighted and evaluated. Only one person from each choir
can compete in each performing category except those
categories that require the participation of the whole
choir. It would be wise to rehearse assiduously on youre
gospel selection with accompaniment; youre a cappella
selection and your gospel selection with accompaniment and
choreography because they will yield the greatest cash
awards.
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL GOSPEL CHOIR OLYMPICS
A Weekend of School Gospel
Choir Competitions for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools,
High Schools and Colleges
February 14th, 15th
& 16th 2008
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Most Outstanding Categories |
Elementary School |
Middle School |
High School |
College |
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1. |
Gospel Selection with Accompaniment |
$ 300.00 |
$ 400.00 |
$ 700.00 |
$ 1000.00 |
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2. |
A Cappella Gospel Selection |
200.00 |
300.00 |
500.00 |
500.00 |
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3. |
Gospel Selection with Choreography |
100.00 |
200.00 |
400.00 |
400.00 |
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4. |
Original Gospel Composition by Student |
25.00 |
25.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
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5. |
Student Director |
50.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
200.00 |
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6. |
Soprano Soloist |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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7. |
Alto Soloist |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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8. |
Male Soloist |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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9. |
Student Keyboardist |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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10. |
Student Percussionist |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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11. |
Accompaniment Section |
50.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
200.00 |
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12. |
Participation In the Grand Processional |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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13. |
Individual Choir Processional/Recessional |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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14. |
Mime Presentation |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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15. |
Musically Inspired Dance Ensemble |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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16. |
Choral Attire |
25.00 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
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Trophies in Each Division |
400.00 |
400.00 |
400.00 |
400.00 |
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TOTAL AWARDS IN EACH DIVISION |
$1,375.00 |
$1,675.00 |
$2,800.00 |
$3,800.00 |
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$9,650.00 |
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL GOSPEL CHOIR OLYMPICS
GRAND
TOTAL OF CASH AWARDS
.$ 9,650.00
PLUS:
·
One
complimentary DVD of the Competition for each choir
·
Two
complimentary formal group photographs of your choir
·
Trophies for all
winners in all categories and all divisions
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Opportunities
for additional performances in the New York area
·
Professional
guided tours of popular landmarks in New York City
We do not have a
headquarters hotel this year. Please note applications for
participation will be studied and evaluated in the order in
which they are received. The deadline is January 15th.
Please submit your application early.
Cordially,
Camille C. Taylor, Ed. D.
President & Competition
Coordinator |
