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The 2007 – 2008 Prelude Awards
Submission Guidelines
Collaboration
General Requirements
Collaboration is a category that demonstrates a group’s ability to master cohesive artistic expression and communication through an arts discipline. Original work and/or uniqueness of presentation are highly valued. Two to five individuals may participate.
NOTE: The time limit for Collaboration is a total of 10 minutes. The group will be given 6 minutes to perform with a 15 second grace period, after which the contestants will be stopped. Performances exceeding the six minutes and 15-second grace period will result in disqualification. Overall, the 10 minute time limit provides each group an opportunity to set up their instruments, equipment, props, etc., perform or present their work, and tear down and exit the judging space.
Criteria
Performances will be judged on overall excellence as demonstrated in the following areas:
Originality of Concepts and Presentation:
Each group will submit to the judges' four copies of a statement of originality that outlines which portions or aspects of the work are original to the group, and which are not. The statement should include the original contributions of each memeber to the collaborative work. Areas to address should include, as applicable, musical compositions, choreography, text or lyrics, artistic design, costume or prop selection or creation, interpretation, staging, arrangements, editing, adaptations, and technical considerations. To preserve anonymity, individuals should be identified by their role in the work, for example, flutist, drummer, dancer 1, 2 etc., first tenor, author, electric bassist, violin, piano, etc.
Composition:
Integration of elements and dynamics into a solid presentation, yet expressing a beginning, a middle and an end.
Communication and Interpretation:
Ability to clarify intent, purpose of work and to stimulate perspectives.
Technical Depth and Mastery:
Integrated demonstration of technical abilities and versatility.
Artistic Expression and Emotional Impact:
Ability to integrate all of the above to serve an awakening of emotionand artistic expression.
Group Cohesiveness:
The group’s work reflects a strong focus and awareness of each participant as an essential element of the whole piece.
Judging
The preliminary round of judging will be Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Butler University, Jordan College of Fine Arts. In the event that you are selected as one of the finalists, the final round of judging will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at The Children’s Museum. More specific information, including your performance time, will be sent to you upon receipt of your application.
The panel of instrumental music judges will be chosen from a list of working artists, critics, university professors and arts administrators from Indiana and surrounding states. In several instances, former Prelude Awards participants have served as judges in their fields. Judges assess each contestant based solely on his/her performance, using the criteria on this sheet.
It is rare for one contestant to perform at a level so far above all the other competitors that he/she is a clear winner and every judge’s first choice. It is more common for the judges to identify several contestants with comparable skills. When this happens, the judges’ personal philosophies and preferences, as well as group dynamics, are bound to come into play in the process of selecting a winner. For instance, if three equally talented instrumentalists enter three separate competitions, each with a separate set of judges, it is unlikely that the same instrumentalist will be judged the winner every time. It is extremely important for contestants to understand and accept that this element of subjectivity in the judging process is natural and inevitable.
Winning the Prelude Awards does not guarantee a successful career in the arts; nor does losing the competition mean that a successful career in the arts is out of the question. Successful working artists agree that self-discipline, hard work, determination, and one’s ability to deal positively with criticism are the best indicators for success in the arts. Many brilliant high school performers have gone on to lead very traditional lives. Many people whose talents went completely unrecognized in high school have gone on to have brilliant careers in the arts.
This year’s Prelude Awards will provide just one of many occasions in which a young artist’s creative efforts will be judged. A realistic picture of how a competition works and a healthy attitude about winning and losing will help keep stress to a minimum and allow contestants to keep the competition in good perspective so that it can be a useful learning experience.
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For additional information on the Prelude Awards at The Children’s Museum contact Ruby Ellison, Community Programs Coordinator at (317) 334-4119. |
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