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CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLERS ARTS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Calvary Temple, Evansville, Indiana
May 2, 2013
FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE
The 17th annual Arts and Science Festival will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Calvary Temple, 5050 First
Avenue from 5:15-9 p.m. The gym will be open at 5:15 p.m. for viewing of exhibits prior to the 6 p.m. start of the
music, speech, and drama program. All homeschooled children, ages 5 and up, are eligible to participate in all events except music, which is open to ages 8 and up. All families are asked to bring 2 dozen cookies and a 2-liter
(non-red) drink the night of the festival for the reception. There are many volunteer opportunities the night of the
Festival and each participant is expected to serve in at least one area.
Registration Deadline: April 18, 2013
Turn in the following to register:
Participation Release (1 per family)
Enrollment Form (1 per child)
Music, Speech and Drama lyrics
Fees: $7 per child, up to $28 per family. $3
extra fee if you need a hard copy of the festival brochure mailed to you.
Graduating Seniors may exhibit and perform free
of charge if they register by April 11!
Entry Deadline: April 25, 2013
Turn in the following at Calvary Temple from 2-4 pm or
by advance arrangements with a festival organizer: Copy of music with each measure numbered
Art entries
Creative Writing entries Science exhibits and experiments
Social Studies exhibits
You may mail the forms to Virginia Salo at 2221 Swinging Way, Evansville, IN 47711.
THE SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES EXHIBITS will include projects and experiments of related studies.
Science experiments and displays may be exhibited (note different requirements). Social studies displays may be
entered. Students may participate in up to 2 exhibits. Check science and social studies requirements for more specific information. With your science exhibits and experiments, please note if they involve experimentation on
animals or people. In order for judges to have adequate time to properly evaluate the entries, science and social
studies exhibits will be judged prior to the evening of the festival. If you've chosen the judge interview option on
your registration form, festival organizers will contact you prior to judging to arrange a time.
THE ART FESTIVAL Categories: drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography, and crafts. Please mat fine art and
place other art on poster board or similar material. (Limit of 2 entries per category and a total of 3 entries per student.) Art entries must be turned in at the entry deadline 1 week prior to the festival. Check art requirements for
more specific information.
THE MUSIC FESTIVAL is for instrumentalists and vocalists, ages 8 and up, performing as soloists, small
ensembles, of 2-9 students, and large groups of 10 or more. Instrumental soloists must have at least one full year of
lessons. Music will be categorized as follows: Level C: 1-2 years of experience; Level B: 3-4 years of experience;
Level A: 5 or more years of experience. A combination of levels is acceptable for groups. Use discretion as to which level students are to be placed. A copy of vocal music lyrics must be included with your enrollment
form. Vocal music and piano solos should be memorized (but will not be required). All other instrumental solos
or ensembles may use music. A copy of the music with each measure numbered must be turned in at the entry deadline 1 week prior to the festival. Music may not exceed 5 minutes. Students may participate in up to 2 musical
events.
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THE SPEECH/DRAMA FESTIVAL is for performance outside of music, mime, or dance. Emphasis should be
on what is spoken, not on costumes or props. Speech presentation categories are oral interpretations of plays,
poems, and Biblical passages; they do not include recitation of lists. Oral interpretation can be humorous or
dramatic. Speech entries must be a minimum of 45 seconds in length. A script of all speech entries must be
submitted with the enrollment form. Performances are open to individuals or groups of up to four with a time
limit of 3 minutes per person or 8 minutes per group. Students may participate in 1 individual event and 1 group
event.
Students may participate in up to 3 total music, speech, and drama events. All music lyrics, speech and drama
entries must be submitted in writing with the enrollment forms. Students who change their entries must seek
approval for changed entries 1 week before the festival by submitting the new entry for review. A $10 substitution fee will be required at the time of submitting the new entry. Check speech rules for more specific information.
CREATIVE WRITING PROJECTS entries are exhibited the night of the festival. Categories: Poetry, Short Story, Exposition, and Story book. The following types of essays can be included in exposition:
comparison/contrast papers, persuasive essays, character sketches, type sketches, narrative essay, and classification
essays. (limit of 2 entries per category and 3 entries total per student). Creative Writing projects must be turned in at the entry deadline 1 week prior to the festival. Check creative writing requirements for more specific
information.
DEADLINE: please register by April 18. The coordinators of these events reserve the right to limit number of entrants if necessary. Festival organizers may also need to limit an individual's number of entries in order to allow
more participants. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS AND NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. All
participants in group entries must submit entry forms and participation releases by the deadline.
PAPERWORK: All participation releases and enrollment forms should be submitted on 1-sided 8 ½ x 11 inch
white paper, without reduced size printing.
JUDGING: Please review the requirements and judging sheets for entries. These will help your students better
prepare entries. Several judging categories include points for following directions.
Please Note:
Because this is a Christian festival, all entries should be glorifying to God and should honor the dignity of all people. Festival organizers reserve the right to refuse entries for material deemed inappropriate.
Festival questions? Email Virginia Salo at [email protected] or Kathy Schmitt at [email protected].
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Table of Contents:
Participation Release (1 per family required) 4
Enrollment Form (1 per participant required) 5
Science/Social Studies Display Requirements 6
Science/Social Studies Displays Judging Sheet 7
Science Experiment Requirements 8
Science Experiment Judging Sheet 9
Creative Writing Requirements 10
Poetry Judging Sheet 11
Short Story Judging Sheet 12
Exposition Judging Sheet 13
Create a Book Judging Sheet 14
Visual Art Requirements 15
Visual Art Judging Sheet 16
Festival Performance Guidelines 17
Emcee Application and Guidelines 18
Music Judging Sheet 19
Speech and Drama Requirements 20
Speech and Drama Judging Sheet 21
ARTS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL VALUES
1. The child is more important than the exhibit.
2. Youth themselves are their own best exhibit of their worth.
3. No ribbon, award, or placing is worth sacrificing the reputation of the child or parent.
4. Competition is a natural human trait and should be given no more emphasis than other fundamentals.
5. Learning that occurs because of the exhibit is more important than the exhibit itself.
6. Never underestimate the impact on a youth of an example (good or bad) set by an adult.
7. A blue ribbon youth with a red ribbon project is more desirable than a red ribbon youth with a blue
ribbon project.
8. Every person needs to be noticed, to be important and to be praised.
(adapted from 4H values)
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RETURN WITH YOUR REGISTRATION
CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ARTS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Calvary Temple, Evansville, Indiana
May 2, 2013
PARTICIPATION RELEASE – 1 form per family This release is required for each family who participates in the festival.
Family Name:
Address:
Phone number: email address:
I/we understand, agree to abide by, follow, and comply with the rules, policies, and expectations of the
Christian Homeschool Arts and Science Festival and will conduct myself (ourselves) in a courteous and
respectful manner by exhibiting good sportsmanship.
I/we do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and hold harmless Virginia Salo, Kathy Schmitt,
SWIHE, Calvary Temple, and any of their respective affiliates, successors, assigns, agents, employees,
members, and representatives, adult sponsors, and other volunteers involved in the activities and
transportation associated with the Christian Homeschool Arts and Science Festival from any and all
claims, including claims of personal injury to my/our youth or property damage, under any theory of law
in any way resulting from or arising in connection with the Arts and Science Festival.
I understand that all entries will be judged and judges’ decisions are final. All queries regarding judges,
credentials, and decisions are to be directed to Virginia Salo for review; I agree not to personally contact
festival judges related to any festival entries. (This preserves the integrity of the festival.)
I understand that no late registrations and no late entries will be accepted. During the festival, I will
ensure my children are under adult supervision at all times.
Father’s Signature Date
Mother’s Signature Date
I agree to follow festival rules and treat all other festival participants with respect.
Student Signature
Student Signature
Student Signature
Student Signature
(This form is required for all participants)
RETURN WITH YOUR REGISTRATION
CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ARTS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Calvary Temple, Evansville, Indiana
May 2, 2013
ENROLLMENT FORM – 1 form per student
Student Name: Age
Type of Entry (list titles)
I. Science Experiments/Exhibit Request Judge Interview
_________________________________ Yes/No
_________________________________ Yes/No
II. Social Studies Exhibit
_________________________________ Yes/No
_________________________________ Yes/No
III. Art Exhibit Category and Medium Used
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
IV. Creative Writing Exhibit Category
__________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
V. Musical Performance (submit lyrics)
Title: Composer:
Level: Instrument: Practice day of festival Yes/No
Title: Composer:
Level: Instrument: Practice day of festival Yes/No
VI. Speech and Drama Performances (submit script)
Title: Author: Practice day of festival:Yes/No
Title: Author: Practice day of festival:Yes/No
Total Number of Entries: _________
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS
1. The display should “invite” a viewer to want to explore it. (Hints: clear labels, color choices, size of
lettering, neatness, items used in the project appropriately displayed, creative title or display)
2. The flow of the display should allow a viewer to easily find information. (Hint: left to right and top to
bottom to tell the “story” of your project like a story in a book)
3. The visual display should include the title and a caption or label with explanation for each section. The
written material should be well developed, clear and concise, and relevant to the project purpose.
4. A written report (not attached to the backboard) is required and may be in technical or creative in format as
follows:
(a) Technical format: i. a title page
ii. an introduction which tells why you chose that topic and what you hoped to learn (your purpose
should be clearly stated) iii. 1 to 5 pages (as appropriate depending on age) including answers to questions, solutions to
problems, or information you have discovered in your research
iv. a conclusion you have reached and/or summary of your data and research
v. a bibliography (format as age appropriate)
(b) Creative format:
i. a title page ii. an introduction which tells why you chose that topic and what you hoped to learn (your purpose
should be clearly stated)
iii. creative means of conveying information discovered during research (eg. diary or story) iv. a bibliography (format as age appropriate)
5. Resources must be identified. Credit must be given to others who have helped with the project.
6. Entries must be turned in 1 week prior to festival for judging. Specific judging times will be provided by
festival organizers after event registration has closed, for those requesting a judge interview.
7. The project must remain on display the evening of the event.
8. Bonus points will be given to students who are available to answer the judges’ questions at an appropriate time. Professional presentation and quality communication will be considered. (Hint: Consider this a
practice for a job interview)
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES DISPLAY JUDGING SHEET (circle one)
PROJECT TITLE
Student Name: Student(s) Age(s) EDUCATIONAL VALUE (10 points possible) Is a project purpose stated clearly?
Does the project appear to reflect work done by the student?
Is the project difficulty appropriate for the age of the student?
Does the display indicate enthusiasm on the part of the student?
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
VISUAL DISPLAY (10 points possible) Does the display “invite” a viewer to want to explore it?
Is the display constructed well? Is everything well-attached?
Is the overall appearance neat?
Are items related to the project displayed?
Is the display method creative but appropriate?
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
DISPLAYED WRITTEN MATERIAL (10 points possible) Is the title located on the project board?
Does each section have a caption or label with explanation?
Is the written material on the display clear and concise?
Are spelling and grammar correct?
Is the information supplied relevant to the stated purpose?
Is the topic well developed?
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
WRITTEN REPORT (10 points possible) Is the written report located on the table in front of the project,
rather than attached to the backboard?
Is the report well written with the topic well developed?
Does the project show original thinking or creativity?
Is the report length appropriate for the student’s age?
Are spelling and grammar correct?
Are resources identified?
Is credit given to others who helped with the project?
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
BONUS (Additional 3 points possible, but not required) Is the student available at an appropriate time for questions from the judges?
Is the student’s personal presentation professional?
Does the student provide appropriate responses to the judges’ questions? Other/Comments
_________ points earned
_________ TOTAL POINTS
Project Rating: Good: 31 or below Very Good: 32-34 Excellent: 35-37 Superior: 38 +
SCIENCE EXPERIMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. The display board should:
(a) “invite” a viewer to want to explore it. (Hints: clear labels, color choices, size of lettering, neatness, items used in the project appropriately displayed, creative title/display)
(b) allow a viewer to easily find information including the purpose, hypothesis, materials, procedure,
results, and conclusions. Judges only have a few minutes to spend with a project. If they have to
search for this information and cannot find it in this time frame, points will be deducted. (Hint: left to
right and top to bottom to tell the “story” of your project like a story in a book). .
(c) be clear and concise. Explain how the purpose of the project has been completed and how the
conclusions are supported by the experiment(s) performed. (Hints: Do not provide information that is irrelevant to the experiment. Background or supporting information should be supplied in a separate
written report) The abstract (250 word limit) may be attached to the board, if desired
2. The written report (not attached to the backboard) should include a title page, table of contents, abstract, purpose/problem/testable question, hypothesis, materials, procedures, results, conclusions,
acknowledgment of helpers, and bibliography. The length of the report should be age appropriate.
3. Identify the limitations and possible applications of what was learned. This will help the judge to
appreciate that the student has used the project as an educational opportunity.
4. Resources must be identified. Credit must be given to others who have helped with the project.
5. The project must be on display the evening of the event.
6. Projects that are turned in after the published deadline may not be judged depending on remaining time
available to the judges. Late projects that are judged will receive an automatic 10 point deduction. Festival
organizers reserve the right to refuse to exhibit a project if it is turned in late.
7. Electricity is available with advance request.
8. Entries must be turned in 1 week prior to festival for judging. Specific judging times will be provided by
festival organizers after event registration has closed, for those requesting a judge interview.
9. Bonus points will be given to students who are available to answer the judges’ questions at an appropriate time. Professional presentation and quality communication will be considered. (Hint: Consider this a
practice for a job interview.)
SCIENCE EXPERIMENT JUDGING SHEET
PROJECT TITLE
Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)
SCIENTIFIC METHODS USED (10 points possible) Are there clear and concise statements of purpose, hypothesis,
materials, procedures, results, and conclusions?
Are scientific procedures used correctly?
Is a data log supplied in a separate written report?
Is the hypothesis appropriate for the stated purpose? Are conclusions supported by the design of the experiment and
its results?
Has the purpose of the experiment been accomplished?
Are possible future experiments given?
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
EDUCATIONAL VALUE (10 points possible) Are possible applications of what was learned identified?
Is the project difficulty appropriate for the age of the student?
Does the display indicate enthusiasm on the part of the student?
Does the project appear to reflect work done by the student?
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
VISUAL DISPLAY (10 points possible) Does the display “invite” a viewer to want to explore it?
Is the display constructed well? Is everything well-attached? Are samples of materials or equipment used in the experiment
displayed?
Is the display method creative but appropriate?
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
WRITTEN MATERIAL (10 points possible) Is the written material on the display clear and concise? Are spelling and grammar correct?
Is the information supplied relevant to the stated purpose?
Are resources identified?
Is credit given to others who helped with the project?
Is a separate report (not attached to the backboard) supplied
detailing the work done?
Is the project explained sufficiently to be replicated by another
experimenter?
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
BONUS (Additional 3 points possible, but not required) Is the student available at an appropriate time for questions from judges?
Is the student’s personal presentation professional?
Does the student provide appropriate responses to the judges’ questions? Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
_________ TOTAL POINTS
Project Rating: Good: 31 or below Very Good: 32-34 Excellent: 35-37 Superior: 38 +
CREATIVE WRITING REQUIREMENTS
1. Writing can either be handwritten neatly or typed. If it is typed, it should be printed in a 12 point,
Times New Roman font and double spaced. If a writing submission is more than 2 pages, the
pages should be numbered.
2. Each writing submission should include the following:
(a) The writing should be bound in a folder, binder, report cover, or in sheet covers. Please do not
use report covers with detachable side bindings that can get lost.
(b) A title page with the following information: Title, author, age of author, and category of entry.
3. The following categories of writing may be submitted:
(a) Poetry
(b) Short Story
(c) Exposition. The following types of essays can be included in exposition: comparison/contrast
papers, persuasive essays, character sketches, type sketches, narrative essay, and classification
essays.
(d) Storybook. Student may write and illustrate their own book. Books may be made by hand or
may be computer generated. Lapbooks may be entered in this category.
4. Students are limited to 2 writing entries in any single category and 3 entries total.
5. Entries must be submitted 1 week prior to the festival, by the entry deadline, in order for judges to
have adequate time to evaluate the entries.
CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY JUDGING SHEET
PROJECT TITLE
Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)
QUALITY OF WORDS (10 points possible) Ending of words should be as strong as beginning.
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
UNIFIED THEME (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
AT LEAST ONE FIGURE OF SPEECH (10 points possible) simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
SOUND VALUES AND RHYTHM (10 points possible) Alliteration, rhythm
effective use of line lengths and beat
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
TONE DEVELOPED THROUGHOUT (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
MECHANICS (10 points possible) Correct poetic form
Capitals for each line, spelling, punctuation
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
IMAGERY (10 points possible) Use of image to convey and express meaning
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
TITLE (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
FOLLOWING CONTEST RULES (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
_________ TOTAL POINTS
Project Rating: Good: 71 or below Very Good: 72-79 Excellent: 80-85 Superior: 86 +
CREATIVE WRITING: SHORT STORY JUDGING SHEET
PROJECT TITLE
Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)
QUALITY OF WORDS (10 points possible) Ending of words should be as strong as beginning.
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
CHARACTERIZATION (10 points possible) Appropriate character development
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
TONE (10 points possible) Mood and pace of story
Atmosphere
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
PLOT DEVELOPMENT (10 points possible) Effective sequencing of story
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
POINT OF VIEW (10 points possible) Use of narrative perspective Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
GRAMMATICAL ERRORS (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
MECHANICS (10 points possible) Spelling, punctuation and capitalization
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
TITLE (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
FOLLOWING CONTEST RULES (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
_________ TOTAL POINTS
Project Rating: Good: 71 or below Very Good: 72-79 Excellent: 80-85 Superior: 86 +
CREATIVE WRITING: EXPOSITION JUDGING SHEET
PROJECT TITLE
Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)
GENERAL ORGANIZATION OF PAPER (10 points possible) Appropriate introduction
Each step of the body well explained and complete
Definite conclusion
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
GOOD, SMOOTH FLOW OF IDEA (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
THOROUGHNESS IN COVERING TOPIC (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
UNITY AND COHERENCE IN PARAGRAPHS (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
CORRECTNESS, CLARITY (10 points possible) Effectiveness in sentences
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
USE OF VERBS AND NOUNS (10 points possible) Vivid verbs Concrete nouns
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
GRAMMATICAL ERRORS (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
MECHANICS (10 points possible) Spelling, punctuation and capitalization
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
FOLLOWING CONTEST RULES (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
_________ TOTAL POINTS
Project Rating: Good: 71 or below Very Good: 72-79 Excellent: 80-85 Superior: 86 +
CREATIVE WRITING: STORYBOOK JUDGING SHEET
PROJECT TITLE
Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)
CHARACTERIZATION (10 points possible) Appropriate character development
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
TONE (10 points possible) Mood and pace of story
Atmosphere
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
PLOT DEVELOPMENT (10 points possible) Effective sequencing of story
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
GRAMMATICAL ERRORS (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
MECHANICS (10 points possible) Spelling, punctuation and capitalization
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
BOOK BINDING AND CONSTRUCTION (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
CREATIVE USE OF GRAPHICS (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
GRAPHIC RELATIONSHIP TO TEXT (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
DESIGN/COMPOSITION (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
FOLLOWING CONTEST RULES (10 points possible) Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
_________ TOTAL POINTS
Project Rating: Good: 79 or below Very Good: 80-87 Excellent: 88-94 Superior: 95 +
VISUAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS
1. Entries may be drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography, and crafts.
2. Please mat fine art and place other art on poster board or similar material. (Limit of 2 entries per
category and a total of 3 entries per student.)
3. Each art entry should include the following:
(a) A white 4 x 6 index card with the following information:
i. Front of card: student’s name, age, category, medium and title
ii. Back of card: A description by the student discussing the project. Please include the
following information:
iii. Why did you do this project?
iv. How did you do this project?
v. Was it part of a lesson plan, a group class, or an individual project?
vi. What techniques did you use?
vii. What materials did you use?
4. If your art is 2 dimensional, attach the index card on the back of your artwork with tape. If your
art is 3 dimensional and it is possible to attach the index card, do so. If not, attach the index card
to an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper.
5. Entries must be submitted 1 week prior to the festival, by the entry deadline, in order for judges to
have adequate time to evaluate the entries.
VISUAL ART JUDGING SHEET
PROJECT TITLE
Category: Medium:
Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)
Judge’s Instructions:
Check below for two or three dimensional work and use that portion of the sheet for rating the art project.
Judge the work on each of the six (6) areas indicated, from 10 (high) to 0 (low). Record points earned on
the line provided. Total the score and compare the total points to the Rating Key (below) to determine if
that score agrees with your opinion of the work. If not, alter the points accordingly.
TWO DIMENSIONAL WORK: THREE DIMENSIONAL WORK:
Points: Points:
DESIGN/COMPOSITION _______ DESIGN/COMPOSITION __________
VALUES/COLOR _______ FORM/BALANCE __________
contrast of values/color
CRAFTSMANSHIP _______ CRAFTSMANSHIP __________
use of materials, use of materials,
drawing/painting skill assemblage
BALANCE _______ TEXTURE __________
use of space surface treatment
CREATIVITY/ORIGINALITY _______ CREATIVITY/ORIGINALITY __________
FOLLOW ENTRY RULES _______ FOLLOW ENTRY RULES __________
Total Points: _______ Total Points: __________
Other/Comments:
Project Rating: Good: 47 or below Very Good: 48-51 Excellent: 52-57 Superior: 58 +
FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
1. Practice times/sound check times for the afternoon of the performance will be assigned to those
participants indicating their registration forms appropriately.
2. Bonus points will be given to vocal and piano performances that have memorized the material.
3. Youth who attend the performance section of the festival must be under the direct supervision of a
responsible adult who agrees to monitor their behavior and make appropriate corrections as
needed. Youth who attend the festival are not allowed to leave the building without adult
supervision.
4. During the performance portion of the festival, the science and social studies exhibit rooms will be
closed.
5. Our festival’s performance section provides a performance opportunity for festival participants. It
is intended to be a pleasant, encouraging experience. All audience members are expected to listen
and show appropriate respect and applause for all performers. There will be a reception during
intermission. Artwork and exhibits may be taken home during intermission.
6. If an audience member is disrespectful of a performer, one warning will be given. If disrespectful
behavior continues, the audience member will be asked to leave the program. A performer who is
asked to leave the program for disrespectful behavior towards others will be disqualified from the
festival and will not perform. No refunds will be given for disqualified performers.
7. Our festival strives to showcase our youth and their talents in the best manner possible.
Performers’ dress reflects those high standards.
8. All homeschooled youth who participate in a festival performance, including accompanists, must
pay the entry fee and their parents must sign a release form.
9. Judging sheets and ribbons will be awarded at the end of the first half and at the end of the
program.
DRESS GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMERS
1. Business attire is appropriate. Boys should wear dress pants and a nice shirt. Girls should wear
dress pants or skirts with a nice shirt or a dress.
2. Jeans, shorts, and t-shirts are not appropriate dress for the festival performers.
3. Performers should dress as they would for a job interview, with appropriate hairstyles.
4. Those who are performing skits may wear modest costumes appropriate for roles in their skits.
5. If there is a question about dress, contact Virginia Salo 2 weeks prior to the festival.
6. Festival organizers reserve the right to request appropriate apparel before performers appear
onstage.
EMCEE APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES
Graduating seniors are welcome to apply to serve as emcees for the performance portion of the festival.
Criteria for our selection for emcees includes the following: past participation in the festival, public
speaking training or experience, and enthusiasm to encourage all festival participants. Depending on the
number of applicants, festival organizers may limit selection of emcees and will determine how many
emcees are needed.
EMCEE EXPECTATIONS
1. Emcees will be dressed in appropriate business attire.
2. Emcees will have conservative hairstyles and natural hair colors.
3. Emcees must encourage and respect all performers.
4. Thirty minutes prior to the festival’s beginning, emcees will rehearse name pronunciations with
the festival organizers.
5. Emcees must be reachable by phone and/or email for updates and notices.
If you would like to apply to be an emcee, please answer the following:
Name: Email:
Phone:
Please describe your past festival participation:
Please describe your public speaking training and experience:
Yes, I would like to serve as an emcee for the festival performance and agree to follow the expectations
for the position.
_______________________________
Signature
MUSIC JUDGING SHEET
PROJECT TITLE
Instrument: Skill Level:
Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)
Judges will score points from 0 to 5 in each category, with 5 being the highest ranking.
PREPARATION ACCURACY (5 points possible) Correct notes
Note/Rest values
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
RHYTHM (5 points possible) Steadiness of beat, appropriate tempo
Control
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
TECHNIQUE (5 points possible) Position and fingering
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL (5 points possible) Breath control, diction
Tonguing
Use of bow Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
MUSICIANSHIP (5 points possible) Articulation, phrasing, tone
Legato/staccato
Balance, expression/dynamics
Instrumental/vocal - intonation
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
PERFORMANCE (5 points possible) Stage presence, sense of ensemble
Continuity, interpretation/style
Other/Comments:
_________ points earned
BONUS (Additional 2 points possible, but not required) Memorization
Other/Comments
_________ points earned
_________ TOTAL POINTS
Project Rating: Good: 23 or below Very Good: 24-25 Excellent: 26-28 Superior: 29 +
SPEECH AND DRAMA REQUIREMENTS
THE SPEECH/DRAMA FESTIVAL is for performance outside of music, mime, or dance. Emphasis
should be on what is spoken, not on costumes or props.
1. Speech presentations are all oral interpretation. Appropriate subject matter: interpretations of
plays, poems, and Biblical passages; they do not include recitation of lists.
2. Speech entries must be a minimum of 45 seconds in length. Performances are open to individuals
or groups of up to four with a time limit of three minutes per person or 8 minutes per group.
Students may participate in 1 individual event and 1 group event.
HINTS FOR SELECTION OF SPEECH MATERIAL
1. Choose material that gives a student opportunities for interpretation. It can be a passage that is
personally meaningful to the student.
2. List recitations do not give opportunities for interpretation and expression.
SCRIPT SUBMISSION
A script of all speech entries must be included with the enrollment form. The festival reserves the right to
evaluate speech entries to ensure they are glorifying to God. Speech participants may change their speech
submission if they submit a revised entry with an additional $10 fee by May 5 to Virginia Salo. Speech
participants who switch entries without following these rules will be disqualified.
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SPEECH AND DRAMA JUDGING SHEET
PROJECT TITLE Category:
Student Name: Student(s) Age(s)
Judges will score points from 0 to 5 in each category, with 5 being the highest ranking.
PHYSICAL DELIVERY
POISE/STATE PRESENCE (5 points possible) Appropriate physical appearance, holds audience's attention
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
EYE CONTACT (5 points possible) Looks at audience
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
ENERGY LEVEL AND PASSION (5 points possible) Communicates directly and sincerely
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
MOVEMENT (5 points possible) Appropriate gestures, comfortable making gestures
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
POSTURE (5 points possible) Appears confident and comfortable
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
VOCAL DELIVERY:
PHRASING AND TIMING (5 points possible) Good rate/fluency
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
ARTICULATION/PRONUNCIATION (5 points possible) Easily understood
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
EXPRESSION (5 points possible) Voice conveys appropriate emotion
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
DYNAMICS AND VOLUME (5 points possible) Volume level varies, Can be easily heard
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
MEMORIZATION (5 points possible)
Other/Comments: _________ points earned
_________ TOTAL POINTS
Project Rating: Good: 39 or below Very Good: 40-43 Excellent: 44-47 Superior: 48 +