Competition Categories
Category 1: Solo artist (Junior High or Senior High)
1) For solo singers only, with or without accompanying instruments.
2) A $5 registration fee will be imposed.

Category 2: Group (Junior High or Senior High)
1) For 2 or more individuals to perform together as a vocal group or rock band, with or without accompanying instruments.
2) A $10 registration fee will be imposed.

BOTH English and Chinese songs are permitted in this competition


Registration Forms
Location: From General Office/Our Official Website


Submission
Location: Box in General Office/Centerstage Booth in Canteen
Dates: 16-17 July 2009 (Booths: Collection of Registration fees)
Deadline: 17 July 2009


Auditions
Dates: 29/31 July 2009
Time: 15:00
Locations: (Soloist) Boulez Room; (Group) Music Practice Room 3 - Jamming Room
Block G; Level 2
Date of release of Audition results: 2 August 2009 (Results on the blog)
Number of Songs: 1
Set-up and mic-check time provided


Auditions Judges
Ms Lin Shu Mei
Ms Debbie Tan
Ms Tan Yoke Leng
Mdm Ilyana
Ms Anne Chua
Ms Zhang
Ms Tan Mei Hui


Finals: Competition Concert
Date: 14 August 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Dunman High School Performing Arts Centre
Ticket Price: $7




Audition Rubrics

Solo Category
Technique 40%
· Rhythm
· Intonation
· Pitch
· Diction

Presentation 30%
· Confidence
· Audience appeal
· Compatibility between Presentation and the song
· Other talents, if any (e.g. Singing and dancing, Instrument and vocal, etc.)

Delivery 30% · Dynamics
· Creativity
· Originality
· Execution of the song
· Groove


Group Category
Technique 30%
· Rhythm
· Intonation
· Pitch
· Technical difficulty

Presentation 20%
· Confidence
· Audience appeal
· Compatibility between Presentation and the song
Other talents if any (e.g. Dance)

Delivery 30%
· Dynamics
· Creativity
· Originality
· Execution of the song
· Groove

Group Synergy 20%
· Balance
· Unision




Prizes

Solo Artist
1st Prize:
itouch; 4-week EPiSTAGE vocal lessons*

2nd Prize:
ipod-mini; 2-week EPiSTAGE vocal lessons*

3rd Prize:
ipod-shuffle; S$50 EPiSTAGE lessons voucher*


*Vocal Lessons are sponsered by EPiSTAGE Academy
Lesson schedule will be decided by EPiSTAGE
Winners will be given at least 2 slots to choose from

Groups
1st Prize:
$80 EPiSTAGE lesson vouchers each + (OR 4-week Program for singers)
Golden Village Tickets (10 pax)
Vivocity Vouchers- $200
Tampines 1 Vouchers- $115 *

2nd Prize:
$40 EPiSTAGE lesson vouchers each +(OR 2-week Program for singers)
Vivocity Vouchers- $150
Tampines 1 Vouchers- $100

3rd Prize:
$30 EPiSTAGE lesson vouchers each
Vivocity Vouchers- $100
Tampines 1 Vouchers - $100




Terms and Conditions

1. Please submit the registration form to the General Office where a box will be allocated. Deadline for submission is 17 July. Late or incomplete forms will be disqualified.

2. Participants can join a maximum of 2 categories (i.e. solo-solo, group-group, solo-group)

3. Music sung is limited to English and Chinese (Diction and lyrics is a major component of music itself)

4. A registration booth with be set up in the school canteen from the 16-17 July for the collection of registration fee.

5. Auditions will be held on 29 and 31 July at Blk G, Boulez room. You will be notified through email of the timeslot after registrations. Latecomers will not be entertained.

6. Contestants will need to prepare one song for the auditions. Some time will be given for setup and mic-check.

7. Voice cancellation will be provided for finals (if applicable). But contestants have to clearly indicate song titles and singers to the respective ICs of the event.

8. Contestants are required to provide their own equipment. Only drums, amps and microphones are provided. Organisers are not responsible for any damage or loss of personal equipment.

9. Senior High and Junior High will compete separately. 3 finalists from each category will be shortlisted to compete at the finale night of Centerstage! 2009 held at the Performance Arts Centre on 14 August 7pm. All finalists will be required to attend a full dress rehearsal before the show.

10. Judges' decision is final.

11. Inappropriate language and behaviour will not be tolerated. Contestants are held responsible for their actions. Any violation will result in disqualification.

12. Pre-auditions Details: If anyone is unavailable on 29th, 31th of July, and is interested in joining the competition, please contact Jun Hao to make necessary arrangements

There will be a foyer concert this Wednesday. Details are as follows:

Title: CENTERSTAGE! - The Prelude

Date: 12 August (Wed)

Time: 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm *

Location: In front of the auditorium *

Do come down to catch a sneak peek of the CENTERSTAGE! 2009 finale night!

* Please note that these are subject to changes

Please bring the fees along with you on your audition day. Note that you will be refused entry if you fail to do so; we have a list!

Alternatively, if you are paranoid about forgetting to do so on the day itself, you can contact me, Si Min, at 9299 6388. I will then make arrangements for you to submit the fees accordingly.

With that, I wish all soloists and groups all the best for CENTERSTAGE! 2009! Sing your hearts out, do your best. Don't worry too much about the rest ;)

Si Min