2025 Syllabus - English Speech Arts
Competitors must not enter a class below their current grade/level of study; they may however enter one class one grade higher than current level of study.
Memorization required unless otherwise stated.
The Festival reserves the right to reject any material that it deems inappropriate.
The use of dramatic movement and gestures appropriate to the character/performer are encouraged, as are costumes, but are not mandatory.
It is required that anyone wishing to qualify for a scholarship perform in TWO or more solo classes in the same discipline.
Group - Bible Passage
Minimum of 5 voices. Choral recitation should use a conductor. The conductor should be standing in front of the group he/she is conducting (in a manner similar to a vocal/choral conductor).
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1018 - Grade 12 | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:1019 - Grade 11 | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:1020 - Grade 10 | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:1021 - Grade 9 | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:1022 - Grade 8 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1023 - Grade 7 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1024 - Grade 6 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1025 - Grade 5 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1026 - Grade 4 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1027 - Grade 3 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:1028 - Grade 2 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:1029 - Grade 1 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:1030 - JK / SK | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
Group - Group Scene
3 to 5 entrants. Competitors may perform a scene from a play they are currently working on.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1005 - Any age | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
Group - Multiple Performers - Improvisation
3 to 5 entrants. Preparation time 5-10 minutes, performance time 5 minutes. Adjudicator's choice of topic.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1006 - Any age | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
Group - Prose or Poetry
Minimum of 5 voices, maximum of 30. Choral recitation should use a conductor. The conductor should be standing in front of the group he/she is conducting (in a manner similar to a vocal/choral conductor). A classroom comprised of more than one grade must enter the class indicating the higher grade. An alternative would be to enter each grade within the classroom, at its own appropriate class level. Students are not allowed to enter twice in this category.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1031 - Grade 12 | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:1032 - Grade 11 | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:1033 - Grade 10 | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:1034 - Grade 9 | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:1035 - Grade 8 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1036 - Grade 7 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1037 - Grade 6 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1038 - Grade 5 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1039 - Grade 4 | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:1040 - Grade 3 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:1041 - Grade 2 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:1042 - Grade 1 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:1043 - JK / SK | Fee:$22.00 | Register |