CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

“Choral Speaking is the interpretation of poetry or prose by a group, comprising anything from half a dozen to a hundred speakers. It involves a full and varied use of the individual voices that make up the group. There may be divisions of the whole group into light and dark voices, broken and unbroken, male and female, treble and so on. Individual voices may be used as solo.”

Introduction

Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Ministry of Education. The competition aims at encouraging and increasing the usage of English among students. It builds confidence in students to speak, render, memorise and express in English.

Competition Rules and Regulations

Eligibility This competition is open to students from Form 1 to Form 4 only. Each Choral Speaking team is to come from ONE school.

Time Each team is given a presentation time limit of 8 to 10 minutes. No marks will be awarded thereafter.

Team Each team should comprise 30 – 35 students. A conductor should be

appointed from these students. Each team should be accompanied by 4 teachers-in-charge.

Material Selection of material is free and can be in the form of poetry or short prose. Materials must be originally written. Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials during the

performance. Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion,

colour, etc. Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the organizers two weeks

prior to the competition.

Attire All participants should wear school uniform when competing. Boys - white, short-sleeve shirts and olive-green long pants Girls - turquoise pinafore/skirt and white blouse/ baju kurung Conductor : the use of gloves is allowed Ties, bows and jackets are not allowed

Exclusions There should be no inclusions of music, singing, sketches, skits or drama,

costuming, props to enhance the presentation or artificial sound effects which are electronically or physically aided.

Stage Arrangement The arrangement of the teams on the stage will be in a fixed 3-tiered rows.

Judges National level competitions should be adjudged by 5 judges. The judges for this level will be appointed by Schools Division, Ministry of

Education.

Decisions Points will be allocated according to the score sheet and aggregated. Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote. The decision of the judges is final. Individual team marks will not be disclosed.

Prizes Cash prizes, plaques and certificates of participation will be awarded to the

winning teams.

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

“Choral Speaking is the interpretation of poetry or prose by a group, comprising anything from half a dozen to a hundred speakers. It involves a full and varied use of the individual voices that make up the group. There may be divisions of the whole group into light and dark voices, broken and unbroken, male and female, treble and so on. Individual voices may be used as solo.”

Introduction

Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Ministry of Education. The competition aims at encouraging and increasing the usage of English among students. It builds confidence in students to speak, render, memorise and express in English.

Competition Rules and Regulations

Eligibility This competition is open to students from Year 4 to Year 6 only. Each Choral Speaking team is to come from ONE school.

Time Each team is given a presentation time limit of 5 to 8 minutes. No marks will be awarded thereafter.

Team Each team should comprise 30 - 35 students. A conductor should be appointed

from these students. Each team should be accompanied by 4 teachers-in-charge.

Material Selection of material is free and can be in the form of poetry or short prose. Materials must be originally written and authentic. Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials during the

performance. Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion,

colour, personalities, etc. Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the organizers two weeks

prior to the competition.

Attire All participants should wear school uniform when competing. Boys - white, short-sleeve shirts and dark blue short/long pants Girls - dark blue pinafore/skirt and white blouse/ baju kurung Conductor - the use of gloves is allowed Ties, bows and jackets are not allowed

Exclusions There should be no inclusions of music, singing, sketches, skits or drama,

costuming, props to enhance the presentation or artificial sound effects which are electronically or physically aided.

Stage Arrangement The arrangement of the teams on the stage will be in a fixed 3-tiered rows.

Judges National level competitions should be adjudged by 5 judges. The judges will be appointed by Schools Division, Ministry of Education.

Decisions Points will be allocated according to the score sheet and aggregated. Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote. The decision of the judges is final. Individual team marks will not be disclosed.

Prizes Cash prizes, plaques and certificates of participation will be awarded to the

winning teams.