Piping and Drumming Syllabus 2011
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Nassau County Board
of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians
39th Annual Feis and Festival
at
the Campus of Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY
September 18, 2011 – 9:00am
Cead Mile Failte to All
Sean O’Rourke, Chairman
Competitions
* Solo Irish Dancing – Amateur and Championship * Figure Dancing * Adult Dancing * Solo Piping and Drumming * Pipe Bands * Irish Traditional Singing * Irish Soda Bread
Dancing and Bagpipe Competitions conducted under NAFC and EUSPBA Rules
Attractions
* Massed Pipe Bands * Irish Entertainment * Irish Storytelling and Language * Irish Vendors *
Mass celebrated @ 11:00am
(No dogs or gas grills allowed)
Piping and Drumming
Competitions are run under rules adopted by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association.
Jim Burke, Piping Chairman
email: failte32@verizon.net
Entry Rules
Complete all questions on entry card, including EUSPBA Number. Checks should be made out to: Nassau County Feis Committee Corp. Mail entries, including a stamped self-addressed legal-size envelope to:
Feis Entries
Jim Burke
26 Harbour Lane
Massapequa, NY 11758
Entry Fees
Individual Piping and Drumming
$15.00 per competitor (includes gate entry)
Pipe Bands
$50.00 up to 10 competitors
$75.00 for 11 or more competitors
Bands must submit a roster of competing members as the number of band members determines the entry fee. Special gate passes will be issued for registered band members.
All piping and drumming entries must be postmarked by September 8, 2011.
NO Field Entries will be accepted.
Representatives from the Metro Branch of the EUSPBA will be on hand to monitor the competition.
The Feis Committee reserves the right to cancel any event that does not have sufficient entries. The number of prizes awarded in any event with less than 4 competitors will be 1 less than the number of participating competitors.
Pipe Bands Competition #300
1. The draw for order of play will take place at approximately 11:00am at the Piping Committee Area.
2. Prizes:
First Second Third
Grade III $600 & trophy $400 $300
Grade IV $500 & trophy $300 $200
Grade V $400 & trophy $200 $150
3. Pipe Bands traveling from outside the Long Island/New York City area will receive travel expenses based on the radial distance from Rockville Centre, NY.
75-150 miles…………$100
over 150 miles………$200
4. All Bands are required to participate in “massed bands”, in proper uniform, in order to receive awards and/or travel expenses.
Individual Piping and Drumming
(will begin at 9:00am)
Amateur Piping
(1st, 2nd & 3rd place medals for each event)
Grade I
Piobaireachd (submit 3) 301
2/4 March (submit 2) 302
Strathspey and Reel (Submit 2 of each) 303
Two 6/8 Marches played as a set 304
Hornpipe and Jig (submit 1) 305
Grade II
Piobaireachd (submit 2) 306
2/4 March (submit 2) 307
Strathspey and Reel (submit 1) 308
6/8 March (submit 1) 309
Grade III
Piobaireachd 310
2/4 March 311
Strathspey and Reel 312
Grade IV competition will be divided into two groups:
(A) 17 & Under as of March 1, 2011
(B) 18 & Over as of March 1, 2011
Please include full birthday on Entry.
Grade IV (17 & under)
Piobaireachd (Ground only) 313
2/4 March 314
Grade IV (18 & older)
Piobaireachd (Ground only) 315
2/4 March 316
Grade V
March (1 four part or 2 two part) 317
Grade V is restricted to those playing the practice chanter only in the competition and is not open to those playing the bagpipe in solo or band competition. Grade V is unsanctioned and does not require membership in the EUSPBA. The tune requirement is 1 four parted or 2 different two parted marches in 2/4, 4/4/ or 6/8 time.
Amateur Drumming
(1st, 2nd & 3rd place medals for each event)
Grade I March, Strathspey & Reel 318
Grade II March, Strathspey & Reel 319
Grade III 2/4 March 320
Grade IV competition will be divided into two groups:
(A) 17 & Under as of March 1, 2011
(B) 18 & Over as of March 1, 2011
Please include full birthday on Entry. Drum stand is permitted.
Grade IV (17 & under)
March (any time signature) 321
Grade IV (18 & older)
March (any time signature) 322
Grade V
March (two part, any time signature) 323
Grade V is restricted to those playing the practice pad only in the competition and is not open to those playing the drum in solo or band competition. Grade V is unsanctioned and does not require membership in the EUSPBA. The tune requirement is two parts of march music (piper not required).
Entry Form
Name:__________________________________
Address:_________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Phone:(___)______________________________
Email:___________________________________
Birthdate:________________________________
(Required for Grade IV Piping & Drumming)
Name of Pipe Band:________________________
________________________________________
EUSPBA#:__________________
Competitions
(Please enter the competition number in the space provided below.)
Piping:
Piobaireachd __________
2/4 March __________
S & R __________
6/8 March __________
Hornpipe and Jig __________
Drumming: __________
Pipe Bands: Grade_________
Directions
to
Molloy College
From the West:
Take the Southern State Parkway (reached via the Cross Island Parkway from the Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges; or via the Belt Parkway from the Verrazano Bridge). Take the North Peninsula Blvd. exit, Exit 19N, toward Hempstead. Merge onto Peninsula Blvd. Turn right onto Carolina Ave. Turn right onto S. Franklin St. S. Franklin St. becomes Hempstead Ave.
From the East:
Take the Southern State Parkway. Take Exit 20N toward North Baldwin Rd. Turn left onto Weir St. Turn left onto S. Franklin St. S. Franklin St. becomes Hempstead Ave.
Visit our website for a visual map.
Traditional Singing
Entrants will sing their choice of popular Irish song in the traditional style (no accompaniment). Come let us hear your voice.
Boys and Girls under 14 701
Boys and Girls age 14-18 702
Ladies 18 and Over 703
Gentlemen 18 and Over 704
Irish Step Dancing Competitions
For more information on Dancing competitions, please visit our website at: nassauaohfeis.com .
Irish Art
Artwork to be entered must be on display before noon on the day of Feis. No more than two artworks per competitor. Competitor’s name and address must appear on the back of each piece. All entries must be mounted but not framed. Artwork must be collected after 5:00pm. Do not send artwork with entry in the mail.
Under 9 years Irish Scene – Watercolor or Crayon 801
9 – 11 years Irish Scene – Any medium 802
12 – 14 years Irish Scene – Any medium 803
15 – 18 years Irish Famine Scene – Oil, Acrylic 804
or Watercolor
Over 18 years Irish Scene – Any medium 805
Under 11 years Celtic Design – black & white 806
11 – 15 years Celtic Design – color 807
Over 15 years Original Celtic Design – color 808
Music Competitions
For more information on Music competitions, please visit our website at: nassauaohfeis.com .
Irish Soda Bread
Bread must be submitted to the Baking Competition Chairperson between 11am and noon on the day of the Feis. Awards will be given for the top three breads in each competition. Entries will be judged on the basis of looks, texture and taste.
Entry for this event is the donation of the Irish Soda Bread that will become property of the Feis Committee.
White Bread 901
Brown Bread 902
