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Competition Rules &

Guidelines

Groups compete for judges who will give them a score translated to a ranking. There will be separate awards ceremonies for Middle School and High School divisions.
Each group will have RHS student hosts who can answer any questions and guide you around the campus.
No food or drink is permitted in the RHS Auditorium with the exception of water bottles with lids.
We will be running a small concessions stand inside our cafeteria, but you are permitted to bring outside food into the cafeteria/court yard.
YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO HAVE ANY FOOD DELIVERED TO THE ROUSE CAMPUS. YOU MUST PICK UP ORDERS IF YOU CHOOSE TO MAKE THEM
YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO EAT IN THE CLASSROOMS or MAIN BUILDING.
Directors should have 2 performing students in mind to represent the group if they are called forward for an award.
All students must be academically eligible to perform at CCS.
Public Tickets - $25 for students and adults (this includes parents, chaperones).
Click on the Registration Link and Payment Link to enroll your choirs before January 31st,2025 . There is an additional $50 fee for late registration. Once the slots are filled, we will be unable to accept additional registration submissions. Check this website for details about availability! Please Include your school name and group in the payment notes.

Performance Guidelines

HS choirs will have 25 minutes to enter, set up, perform and clear the stage. MS choirs will have 20 minutes to enter, set up, perform and clear the stage. Timing begins when the first person enters the stage and ends when the last person clears. Timing will stop for the introduction of your group.
Groups must perform at least 3 pieces that cover at least 10 minutes of your performance slot.
Groups will enter from stage right and exit stage right.
No atmospheric effects i.e. smoke/fog machines, hazers etc… No glitter, powder, confetti or similar product may be thrown on stage. Pyrotechnics and other open flames are forbidden.
Set pieces and lighting effects are acceptable but you must remain within the 25 minute set up, perform, and clear the stage time frame.

Music Guidelines

Choirs do not need to bring sheet music for the judges, feel free to interpret your music creatively.
All choirs may sing a cappella, with accompaniment tracks or live band. All groups are eligible for awards.
Directors are responsible for securing all copyright permission for music they are performing.

Accompaniment Track Guidelines:

All songs must be in an MP3 format and labeled with the school and choir name example: RouseIntoneNation.mp3.
If you are performing more than one song you must combine them onto one track, (include time for transitions if necessary). Audacity is a useful tool for combining tracks together (and a free download).
Upload all MP3's to the following drive: 2025 CCS Competition Tracks
Directors who use tracks must be must have a representative in the sound booth during the performance(s) to ensure tracks are played at the appropriate time.

Stage Set Up Guidelines

Each group is required to do their own stage set up and take down.
A grand piano, music stands and chairs are available if needed. Please indicate your needs on your registration form.
There will be 5 handheld wireless mics on stands for all soloists. You may use these in any manner you choose. At the end of your performance, all mics need to be returned to their respective stands. These mics will be live at all times and will not need to be turned on by the performers.
Groups will be provided a 20 minute warm-up time prior to the performance. Warm-up will take place in the choir room down the hall from the stage doors. There are no microphones in the warm-up room. There will be a piano and an audio system available through the google drive with your MP3, if needed. A piano, music stands, and chairs will also be available in the warm up room. There will be a monitor available to help with sound and any other needs you may have.
We will be utilizing a set stage for all groups. We will supply 16 Wenger 4’ x 8’ Versalite platforms for your use. There will be 4 on the floor, 4 @ 8”, 4 @ 16”, 4 @ 24" and 4 @ 32". There will be a minimum of 6’ in space in front of the platforms.

6 Feet of Floor Space

Platform Heights

Awards Guidelines

1.The competition will be separated into Middle School/High School divisions. There will be a concluding awards ceremony for the Middle School division at 1:30PM and a concluding awards ceremony for the High School division at 10:30PM.

2.There will be no finals rounds in Middle School or High School divisions.

Competition Etiquette Guidelines:

1.Please do your part to communicate the importance respecting all competition rules to all individuals attending the competition to support your ensemble. Misconduct from your performers, directors or attending supporters/use of illegal substances, etc. will call for an immediate disqualification from the competition. Thank you for being respectful and helping us run a competition that is fun and safe for our children.

2.Please be respectful of the classroom space that has been provided by RHS faculty. No food or drink is permitted in the classrooms and application of glitter/paint of any kind (hair glitter, body glitter, glitter spray, shimmer spray, body paint) must be done outdoors.

NEW RULES:

Due to the high volume of performers/attendees on campus on April 5th, CCS is enforcing several rules to ensure that we remain safe and that the competition remains organized and efficient!

1.All Middle School performers/directors/chaperones/supporters will need to purchase a SEPARATE High School wrist band if they would like to spectate the High School division taking place after the Middle School awards ceremony.

2.All High School performers/ directors/chaperones/supporters will need to purchase a SEPARATE Middle School wrist band if they would like to spectate the Middle School division taking place before the High School division begins. The auditorium will be completed cleared out after the Middle School Awards ceremony to prepare for the High School division.

3.If more than 50% of your performing ensemble is purchasing a separate wrist band to be a spectator, there is a discount. Inquire with RHS directors!

4.Each performing group is given a classroom to store their costumes and get ready before they're escorted to their warm up/performance. Due to the very quick division switch over, all Middle School participants are required to have their classrooms completed cleaned out by 1:00PM BEFORE the Awards Ceremony.

Thank you for helping us run a successful contest!

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