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Gallup Folk Music Festival
A celebration of the roots of traditional americana in New MexicoContest Rules
acoustic-folkadelic-country blues-&-rockabilly-bluegrass- fiddle-conjunto-old time-western swing or new acoustic/newgrass. All genres welcome. and subcategories: GROUP, Instrumental SOLO. SONGWRITING. Pay $5 for each participant to enter the contest. Extra bonus: BAND SCRAMBLE event while the judges are finalizing their judgements.
Judges _____
Host - Pat Neff
2006 GALLUP FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL COMPETITION
Bands perform around a single microphone on Saturday morning at Gallery 213.
To apply, send email to rhoward@wnmu.org
BAND COMPETITION
Saturday 10 am as scheduled.
BAND COMPETITION PRIZES
1st Place: TBA
2nd Place: TBA
3rd Place: TBA
BAND COMPETITION RULES
* Please note: Contestants are required to use one stage mike for the band contest.
* Bands may consist of 3-6 members. The music should be acoustic-folkadelic-country blues-&-rockabilly-bluegrass- fiddle-conjunto-old time-western swing or new acoustic/newgrass. All genres welcome.
* Recommended time limit: 3 minutes per song. The judges mark you down if a selection significantly exceeds 3 minutes.
* No electric instruments or pickups allowed, with exception of electric bass and steel guitar (or lap steel). Only one mic will be provided for each band.
* Each band plays 3 songs. The 3 band selections must be the following types: 1. A slow vocal song, 2. An instrumental song, 3. A fast vocal song. Tempos are relative.
* No drum sets or standing percussion allowed.
* Bands entering the contest may have no common members.
BANDS SCORE IN THESE CATEGORIES
* 30% Material Selection (taste, difficulty, authenticity/originality...)
* 30% Instrumental Performance (includes ability of soloists and overall instrumental blend)
* 30% Vocal Performance (lead and harmony)
* 10% Stage Presence
2006 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO COMPETITION
SOLO COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Saturday, 10 am as scheduled.
SOLO COMPETITION PRIZES
1st Place: TBA
2nd Place: TBA
3rd Place: TBA
SOLO COMPETITION RULES
* Please note: Contestants are required to use one stage mike for the contest.
* Performers do not have companions for accompaniment except guitar and bass. The music should be acoustic-folkadelic-country blues-&-rockabilly-bluegrass- fiddle-conjunto-old time-western swing or new acoustic/newgrass. All genres welcome.
* Recommended time limit: 3 minutes per song. The judges mark you down if a selection significantly exceeds 3 minutes.
* No electric instruments or pickups allowed, with exception of electric bass and steel guitar (or lap steel).
* Each soloist plays 3 songs. The 3 selections must be the following types: 1. A slow vocal song, 2. An instrumental song. 3. A fast vocal song. Tempos are relative.
SOLOISTS SCORE IN THESE CATEGORIES
* 30% Material Selection (taste, difficulty, authenticity/originality...)
* 30% Instrumental Performance (includes ability of soloists to blend with accompaniment instrument)
* 30% Vocal Performance
* 10% Stage Presence
2006 SONGWRITING COMPETITION
SOLO COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Saturday, 10 am as scheduled.
SONGWRITING COMPETITION PRIZES
1st Place: TBA
2nd Place: TBA
3rd Place: TBA
SONGWRITING COMPETITION RULES
* Please note: Contestants are required to use one stage mike for the contest.
* Contestants may have a group or play solo. The music should be acoustic-folkadelic-country blues-&-rockabilly-bluegrass- fiddle-conjunto-old time-western swing or new acoustic/newgrass. All genres welcome.
* Recommended time limit: 3 minutes per song. The judges mark you down if a selection significantly exceeds 3 minutes.
* No electric instruments or pickups allowed, with exception of electric bass and steel guitar (or lap steel).
SONGWRITERS SCORE IN THESE CATEGORIES
* 30% Lyrics (taste, difficulty, authenticity/originality...)
* 30% Instrumental Performance (includes ability of soloists to blend with accompaniment instrument)
* 30% Vocal Performance
* 10% Stage Presence