thomasmore.co.za TMC Sing-Off A Cappella Championship : Thomas More College

Organization : Thomas More College
Competition Name : The TMC Sing-Off A Cappella Championship
Applicable For : Only a Cappella
Competition Deadline : 14 April 2017
Competition Date:28 April 2017

Website : http://www.thomasmore.co.za/
Terms & Condition : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/6165-AcappellaCompetition.pdf

TMC Sing-Off A Cappella Championship :

Competition Rules :
1. The competition will allow only a Cappella. With a Cappella is understood that it is unaccompanied vocal music. This means that all sound used in the item must be voice or body generated. Clapping, foot stomping, beatboxing and other sounds generated by the voice or body may be used.

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2. Schools may enter up to 3 groups. Groups may consist of 8 to 15 members and all voice types must be represented, namely :
** Sopranos
** Altos
** Tenors
** Bass
** In addition, other voice types may also be added, for example high soprano.

3. The focus is on the group’s musical performance, but presentation is important and therefore choreography will also be judged.

4. There is no segregation for ensemble groups and all groups will be competing in one overall competition. Groups may be diverse in ages and genders or could consist of single gender or one age group.
5. Each group has to perform a mashup (medley) of at least three songs. The entire performance must be between three and four minutes long.

5.1 Timekeeping begins and ends when a performance begins or ends. If a choreographed or sung entry or exit is part of the set, time begins the moment the first person enters or exits. Otherwise times begins with the first note sung or pitch blown, whichever comes first and time ends when the last not is sung.

5.2 A timekeeper seated in the front will hold up warning cards as you approach the end of your time limit. Groups who are under the time limit as well as groups who exceed the time limit will be penalised. A grace period of 10 sec will apply to both.

6. The mashup (medley) may include songs from any music genre. Please take note of the following :
6.1 Any music style is acceptable, but repertoire and choreography inappropriate for a family show is not acceptable. This means that swear words and inappropriate gestures, touching or signs are not allowed.
6.2 No instruments of any kind are allowed.
6.3 Dress must be appropriate for school learners, with no revealing garments.

7. In addition to the mashup, each group must also be ready to perform a swan song. Only the winning team will perform their swan song after the prize giving.
7.1 The swan song may be from any genre and will not be timed.
7.2 Accompaniment will be allowed when performing the swan song.

Competition Time :
Sound check : 10h00
Competition : 14h00
Prize giving: 17h00 (Estimated time)
Venue : Thomas More, Habberton Hall (To be confirmed)
Thomas More College address: 15 Sykes Road, Kloof

Tuckshop :
** Will be available, but teams may organise their own lunch.

Participation fee : R100 per team member
** Cash on the day or EFT before the 25th of April.
** In the case of an EFT, please email proof of payment.
** Should your team be unable to afford the participation fee, please email Lisa Bonella lbonella AT thomasmore.co.za for the possibility of a sponsorship).

Payment details :
Thomas More College
First National Bank
Kloof
Branch Code: 22 15 26
Account No: 622 582 38445
Reference: Your team’s name and in the description include acappella.

Contact details :
Tatiana Kotzé (Championship Co-ordinator)
Phone: 082 777 7182
Email: tkotze AT thomasmore.co.za

Lisa Bonella (Accommodation & Sponsorship Liaison)
Phone: 083 791 0444
Email: lbonella AT thomasmore.co.za

Chloe Clark (TMC Choir Mistress)
Phone: 074 150 7717
Email: chloemusicfun AT gmail.com