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$3.50 The 68 th Annual Stirling Festival Of Sacred Praise April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 25, 26 Year 2018 Official Program Auspices of: THE COUNCIL OF ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH and THE STIRLING FESTIVAL COMITTEE Festival sessions will be held at St. Paul’s United Church and The Stirling Festival Theatre www.stirlingfestival.com Find us on

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The 68th Annual

Stirling Festival

Of

Sacred Praise

April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23,

25, 26 Year 2018

Official Program

Auspices of:

THE COUNCIL OF ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

and

THE STIRLING FESTIVAL COMITTEE

Festival sessions will be held at

St. Paul’s United Church and

The Stirling Festival Theatre

www.stirlingfestival.com

Find us on

The Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise

gratefully acknowledges the continued support

of our “Friends of the Festival”

and the many volunteers who have made our

Festival the success that it has been

For the past sixty-eight years.

Scent Free

Please refrain from using fragrances.

Some people may be sensitive to perfumes, colognes, etc.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise is a non-profit organization and the

contributions are authorized as Charitable Donations on the provision of the Income

Tax Act. If you would like to assist, please make your cheque payable to the Stirling

Festival of Sacred Praise and mail to:

Eleanor Wilson, 141 Henry St., Stirling, ON K0K 3E0

PROVINCIAL COMPETITIONS

Once again Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise participants are eligible to go on to further competition

with their peers at the Provincial level upon the recommendation of our Adjudicators. Provincial

competitions are open to musicians performing at or above Grade 7 Conservatory Levels, as

determined by the current syllabi of either the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) or Conservatory

Canada (London).

To be eligible to compete at the Provincial level, a competitor must:

(a) Live or study in the Province of Ontario

(b) Have received the recommendation of the Adjudicator to attend the Provincial Festival and have

received a mark of a least 85%

(c) Have entered at least two eligible classes in the Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise.

(d) Not have reached their 29th birthday as December 31st prior to the Provincial Festival. This rule

applies to all competitors including voice.

Eligibility to be selected by the Adjudicator for Provincial competition depends on the classes entered

and repertoire performed at the local festival. All students who have an interest in proceeding to

Provincial competitions are advised to study the appropriate OMFA regulations and eligibility

requirements. These are available on line at: http://www.omfa.info

Adjudicators may recommend competitors in the following categories:

PIANO SOLO RECORDER

VOICE CHOIRS – SCHOOLS

STRINGS CHOIRS – CHURCH

WOODWINDS CHOIRS – COMMUNITY

BRASS BANDS (CLASSICAL)

SPEECH & DRAMA BANDS (JAZZ/STAGE)

MUSIC THEATRE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES HARP

PIANO CONCERTO

The Provincial Competitions are held in June. Invited competitors are responsible for their individual

registration fee, providing and paying for their own accompanists and for the cost of travel to the city

in which the competition is held. First place winners at the Open Level of Provincial competition are

eligible upon recommendation of the Provincial Adjudicator to proceed to the National Level of

Competition. Regulations at the Provincial and national Levels are similar. Information on the National

Level is available at www.fcmf.org.

INDEX

Pages

Program Procedure …………………………………………………………………….. 1-2

Trophies & Awards …………………………………………………………………………….. 3-6

Paul Coates, Vocal/Choral Adjudicator ……………………………………………………… 7

Michael Lyons, Strings/Orchestral Instruments/Bands Adjudicator …………………… 8

Francine McIsaac, Piano Adjudicator ………………………………………………………... 9

Pastor Ben Wright, Scripture/Speech Arts Adjudicator ……………………………………. 10

Piano Classes, Sunday April 15 afternoon ……………………………………………………. 11-12

Piano Classes, Sunday April 15 evening ……………………………………………………… 13-14

Piano Classes, Monday April 16 morning …………………………………………………….. 15-16

Piano Classes, Monday April 16 afternoon …………………………………………………… 17-18

Piano Classes, Monday April 16 evening ……………………………………………………. 19-20

Vocal Classes, Sunday April 22 afternoon ………………………………………………… 21-22

Vocal Classes, Sunday April 22 evening ……………………………………………………… 23

Vocal Classes, Monday April 23 afternoon ………………………………………………… 24-25

Vocal Classes, Monday April 23 evening …………………………………………………… 26-27

INDEX

Pages

Band Classes, Wednesday April 25 morning ………………………………………………… 28

Brass, Guitar & Woodwind Classes, Wednesday April 25 afternoon …………………… 29-30

Scripture & String Classes, Thursday April 26 morning …………………………………… 31-32

String Classes, Thursday April 26 afternoon ………………………………………………… . 33

PROGRAM PROCEDURE

(a) Participants may practice in the Church prior to commencement of adjudicated

sessions, but NEVER during the adjudicated sessions of the Festival.

(b) The Committee shall decide the order in which the classes shall be taken and they

reserve the right to change, in which case the participant shall be notified.

(c) Participants must perform in the order given, unless changed by the Committee, due

to extenuating circumstances.

(d) The Committee reserves the right to divide any class should the number of entries

warrant this being done.

(e) The Festival program will be available online and in print with the date, order and time

of their class. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to commencement of the class.

(f) Participants or their teachers are not allowed to communicate with the Adjudicator in

any way prior to the Festival.

(g) Festival programs will be available at the door for $3.50.

(h) ALL CHOIRS MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.

(i) Augmented Church choirs are permitted in order that choirs that are too small may

still take and active part in the Festival.

ADMISSIONS

(a) Participants and their accompanists, conductors of bands, choirs and their

accompanists will be admitted free on the day of their performance.

(b) An admission of $1.00 will be charged for each session. Season tickets of $5.00 will

be available at the door and will admit the holder to all session of the Festival, NOT

including the Stars Concert.

(c) Children, other than participants, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

(d) Persons invited to perform and their accompanists will be admitted free to the Stars

Concert. An admission of $0.50 for children and $3.00 for adults applies to all others.

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(e) PERSONS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE CHURCH AUDITORIUM DURING

PERFORMANCE OF A CLASS.

(f) Participants moving about the Church must do so QUIETLY AND MUST NOT indulge

in conversation during the progress of any performance or adjudication.

THE PUBLIC IS ALSO ASKED TO ADHERE TO THIS RULE.

AWARDS AND PRIZES

(a) Certificates will be presented at the close of each class. The first-place certificate is

awarded to the highest mark, 80 marks or over; the second-place certificate is

awarded to the next highest mark providing the mark is 75 or over; the third-place

certificate is awarded to the next highest mark providing the mark is 70 or over.

(b) Trophies and Shields will not be awarded unless at least 80 marks have been obtained.

They will be presented at the “Stars Concert”.

(c) Trophies and Shields are the property of the Festival and these shall be held until one

month before the next Festival by the winners, and not longer than twelve months in

all, upon the Committee receiving assurance as to the safe custody and return to the

Festival. Trophies and Shields may be left at St. Paul’s United Church in Stirling. The

office is open from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Monday to Friday.

(d) Awards will be announced and presented at the “Stars Concerts”. No participant shall

be eligible for more than one award.

STARS OF THE FESTIVAL CONCERT

(a) Participants who are invited to perform at the “Stars Concert” will be chosen by the

Adjudicators and notified by the Festival Committee.

(b) Each participant must perform the piece they are asked to do at the “Stars Concert”

as this is the Adjudicator’s choice.

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TROPHIES

THE ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH SESSION GOLD TROPHY – Awarded for the highest mark in Scripture Memory

THE BOGART TROPHY – Awarded for the highest mark in Choral Reading

THE SPRINGBROOK UNITED CHURCH TROPHY – Awarded in Public Speaking

THE MURIEL BAKER CHALLENGE TROPHY – Awarded by the Adjudicator in all Choir Entries

THE KEEFER TROPHY Awarded for the highest mark in Junior Boy’s Vocal

THE STIRLING NEWS ARGUS TROPHY – Awarded for the highest mark in Elementary School Choir (Open Unchanged

Voices)

THE ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH WOMEN’S SHIELD – Awarded for Senior Church Choir (SATB)

THE GLOVER TROPHY – Awarded for the highest mark in Ladies’ Choir

THE R.A. PATTERSON CHALLENGE SHIELD Awarded for the highest mark in Junior Church Choir

THE E.A. NUNN TROPHY – Awarded in Alpha Choir

THE CRAIG AND BETTY WATSON TROPHY – Awarded for Tiny Tots Vocal Class

THE STIRLING AND DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TROPHY – Awarded for Unison School Choir

THE MAGUIRE FAMILY TROPHY – Awarded for Contemporary Vocal Classes

THE MADOC MEN’S CHORUS TROPHY – Awarded for Male Voice

THE JANICE GLENDINNING MEMORIAL TROPHY – Awarded for the highest mark in a Senior Girl’s Individual Vocal

Class. Donated by friends f The William R. Kirk School

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TROPHIES

THE W.T. ELLIOTT GOLD TROPHY – Awarded for highest mark in a Senior Individual Music Class

THE WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH TROPHY – Awarded for Senior Individual work

THE WOODBECK AUTO PARTS TROPHY – Awarded in classes for 6 or 7- year old (Girl or Boy)

THE JIM POLLOCK TROPHY – Awarded for Teenage Ensemble Work

THE STIRLING AND DISTRICT LION’S CLUB TROPHY – Awarded in “Special Classes”

THE A.R. KENDALL TROPHY – Awarded in the Piano Classes

THE MARJORIE HALES RICHARDS TROPHY – Awarded in the Brass or Woodwind Classes

THE GRACE PITMAN TROPHY – Awarded for the highest mark in Solo Piano

THE ALISON KUGLIN MEMORIAL SHIELD – Awarded in the Instrumental Classes

THE DON AND AUDREY WILLIAMS TROPHY – For Band Classes

THE COUNTERPOINT MUSICAL SERVICES TROPHY – Awarded for the highest mark in String Ensemble

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION STIRLING BRANCH NO. 228 TROPHY AND AWARD – For the most promising

instrumentalist as chosen by the Adjudicator

THE SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY AND AWARD – SPONSORED BY YVONNE SMITH - Awarded to an outstanding performer

who demonstrates exceptional musical skill in vocal performance as chosen by the Adjudicator

THE MICHAEL FAULKNER TROPHY – Awarded to the most outstanding musical performance as chosen by the Adjudicator

Donated by the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Adult Choir

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AWARDS

THE WAYNE AND MARG HADLEY FAMILY AWARD – For the boy who shows the most promise as chosen by the Adjudicator

THE GLEN ELLIOTT MEMORIAL AWARD – For the girl who shows the most promise as chosen by the Adjudicator

THE RIVER VALLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE AWARD – For “Special Classes”

THE ST. JAMES CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE AWARD – For Intermediate Vocal Classes

THE EGERTON BOYCE MEMORIAL AWARD – For Intermediate Vocal

THE ELIZABETH PATTERSON MEMORIAL AWARD – For Unison Junior Church Choir

THE MONTE AND JOAN MOORCROFT AWARD – For Junior Vocal Duet Classes

THE BRIAN AND DONNA KERBY AWARD – Awarded for School Choirs

THE ANDREA AND MICHAEL FAULKNER AWARDS – For Tiny Tots

THE GEORGE AND EVELYN CARLISLE MEMORIAL AWARD – Awarded for Hymn Playing in the Piano Class

THE ROWENA BOYCE MEMORIAL AWARD – For intermediate Piano

THE DR. TOM PATTERSON MEMORIAL AWARD – For Bach Piano Classes

THE ONTARIO REGISTERED MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIAION AWARD - Awarded in the Piano Classes

THE ANDREA AND MICHAEL FAULKNER AWARD – For the promising competitor in the Sonata category as chosen by the

Adjudicator

THE GEORGE DANES MEMORIAL AWARD - Awarded for “All Round Musicianship” as recommended by the Adjudicator

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AWARDS

THE IOLINE M. GRANT MEMORIAL AWARD – For Advanced Piano Duet

THE WILLIAM D. GRANT MEMORIAL AWARD – For Advanced Violin

THE QUINTE SYMPHONY AWARD – For the artist with the highest mark in orchestral strings category

THE ROBERT AND MARGARET MAYNES MEMORIAL AWARD – Awarded to a String Ensemble

THE AUDREY WILLIAMS AWARD – For Band Classes

THE MARG WOOD BAND AWARD – awarded to an Elementary School Band

THE LOIS & GLENN BENNETT AWARD – For the highest mark in Bible Reading

THE GRACE MORTON MEMORIAL AWARD – For the highest mark in Choral Reading

THE GAIL ELLIOTT ROSS MEMORIAL AWARD

MADOC I.O.O.F. LODGE NO. 179 in recognition of members of the former Stirling I.O.O.F. No. 239

THE STIRLING MANOR AWARDS

THE BRIAN COFELL MEMORIAL AWARD

THE BEVERLEY MATHIESON AWARD

THE STIRLING FESTIVAL OF SACRED PRAISE SCHOLARSHIP

To the competitor who shows the most promise as chosen by the Adjudicator.

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Vocal/Choral Adjudicator

Paul Coates

Paul Coates holds ARCT diplomas in both piano and voice as

well as a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from the

University of Western Ontario. He also studied at the

Chautauqua Institute and the Banff School of Fine Arts. He was

privileged to perform for Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in London

England and has attended master classes with Gwendolyn

Koldofsky, Elly Ameling and Rudolph Jansen.

Since his graduation he has enjoyed an active and varied

performing career as both singer and accompanist, including

solo concerts, chamber music, appearances with orchestras,

CBC and TV Ontario broadcasts.

Paul has been a faculty member of the School of Music of Windsor and the Royal

Conservatory of Music where he taught in both the Community School and the Glenn Gould

Professional School.

Currently he maintains a private studio in Stratford. He is also active as an adjudicator and a

clinician for ORMTA and is excited about his new series of talk for any organization on

“FINDING A KINDER WAY – to BE who YOU ARE!”

The importance of being mindfully present in the now while celebrating the whole student.

You are AWESOME just because you are. Not because of what you do or do not do! Your

imagination is your limitation in life. You should have no limits when it comes to your

imagination. However, there is value in having a process that Acknowledges – Empowers -

Inspires.”

Mr. Coates has examined for RCM & CC has been travelling across Canada presenting a

workshop for teachers, parents and students entitled: “Calming the Practice Monster.”

www.monsterworkshops.com. NEW “The Studio Monster Experience” – Practice Tips &

Tools that make a Difference. Contact Regal Monster Productions if interested in booking a

TALK!

CREATE THE FUN, RESULTS WILL COME!

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Adjudicator

String Instruments,

Bands, Brass, Woodwinds

Upon receiving his Masters of Music degree in Clarinet

Literature & Performance from the University of Western

Ontario, Michael went on to the position of Assistant

Professor of Music and Chairman of the Department at

Laurentian University in Sudbury. After serving four years

there he won the position of Assistant Professor of Music

in clarinet studies and also as conductor of the Wind

Symphony at the University of Victoria in B.C.

Michael also worked as a music producer for CBC Radio Music in Vancouver and

from there pursued his passion for live radio broadcasting with CFMX radio in

Ontario where he worked for 21 years before retiring. He has been engaged as a

speaker and emcee at countless events throughout the GTA and Northumberland

County.

Concurrent with his work in radio, Michael founded La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra

based in Port Hope, Ontario in 1999. As the current and founding Music Director he

has worked with hundreds of young musicians who have all gone to wonderful

careers. As a clarinetist, Michael has been a member of Orchestra London, the

Pacific Wind Quintet, Triessence, and the UVic Faculty Ensemble and principal

clarinet of the Northumberland Orchestra and Chorus in Cobourg. He had the honor

of working as the clarinet instructor for IMC Music Camp for ten years and as the

conductor of the symphony orchestra for the National Music Camp in Orillia.

Michael is sought after on a regular basis as an adjudicator of band festivals and solo

wind festivals and has conducted wind and brass workshops throughout Ontario and

British Columbia.

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Piano Adjudicator

Francine Regaudie-McIsaac

Ms. Regaudie-McIsaac has been a member of the

College of Examiners at the Royal Conservatory of

Music (RCM) of Toronto since 1992, examining both

piano and marking senior theory & history subjects.

She has been a member of ORMTA Hamilton-Halton for

25 years. In addition, she is actively involved in the

church music ministry, festival committees and as

collaborative pianist. Ms. Regaudie-McIsaac also

works as an independent and RCM workshop clinician,

and festival adjudicator across Canada.

Ms. Regaudie-McIsaac began teaching as a young teenager in Cochrane, Ontario –

her hometown. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Music (McMaster) and a Master of

Arts in Musicology (UBC). She enjoys teaching students of all ages, and is

committed to promoting the benefits of music education as her involvement in

different musical organizations demonstrates.

In 1989 she co-founded McIsaac Music School in Hamilton and has been teaching in

the area ever since. She specializes in teaching advanced piano students and

advanced theory subjects. She has also taught students with various abilities such

as autism, schizophrenia, dyslexia, visual impairment and brain injury. Many of her

students have won awards for piano, pedagogy, theory and composition as well as

numerous scholarships at both provincial and national levels. Mentoring young

teachers and helping them establish their own studios are included in her activities.

One of her specialties is “The Art of Painless Playing" and rehabilitating injured

pianists.

During 2015-2017, Ms. Regaudie-McIsaac served as RCM Ontario West and Ontario

North representative. As RCM rep she met with and assist teachers across

Southwestern and Northern Ontario conducting workshop on the new 2015 Piano

Syllabus, 2016 Theory curriculum, the new Teacher Certification program and

digital courses released by RCM.

She loves working with teachers and helping them with technical as well as stylistic

issues. She is available to conduct both piano and theory workshops for teachers

and advanced students. She continues to explore new ways to promote the benefits

of music education.

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Scripture/Speech Arts

Pastor Ben Wright

Ben Wright and his family have lived in Stirling

since April of 2017.

Ben is the pastor at Community Pentecostal

Church, Stirling. Music is an important part of

Ben’s life - he’s been singing and playing the

guitar since the age of eight.

The “Stars of the Festival” Concert

Will be held on

Friday May 4th

At 7:00 pm

St. Paul’s United Church, Stirling

Admission:

Adults $3.00 – Children $0.50

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Sunday Afternoon, April 15th

Piano Classes

1:30 pm – Welcome

1:35 pm

Class 1904 – Piano Duet – Family – Open

1. Corey & Logan Cameron Belleville

“Fiesta Fever” – Alexander

1:50 pm

Class 2805 – Piano Solo – 11 to 12 years

1. Austin Rader-Martin Belleville

“Pachelbel Canon” – arr. Faber

2. Camryn Sager Stirling

“E Dorian with Modulation” – Vandall

3. Kendall Boldt Stirling

“Shout to the Lord” – Zschech

Vocal Classes

2:15 pm

Class 1907A – Vocal Duet – Family - Open

1. Elaine & Teresa Allen Belleville

“True Colours” – arr. Emerson

2:25 pm

Class 1701A – Contemporary Solo – 18 years & over

1. Elaine Allen Belleville

“Beauty & the Beast” – Menken

2:35 pm

Class 1401A – Women’s Voices – 18 years & over

1. Elaine Allen Belleville

“My Heart Will Go On” – Horner

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Sunday Afternoon, April 15th

Piano Classes

2:45 pm

Class 2904 – Second Piano Solo – 13 to 14 years

1. Sean Rader-Martin Belleville

“Zinc Pink” – Alexander

2. Logan Cameron Belleville

“God as With Silent Hearts” – Langran

3. Anissa Nielsen Frankford

“Shooting Stars in Summer” – Ikeda

4. Victoria Brunton Campbellford

TBA

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Sunday Evening, April 15th

Piano Classes

6:30 pm

Class 2001 – Piano Duet – Open

1. Bianca Rainville & David Savic Belleville

“Piano Boogie” – Rose

6:45 pm

Class 2810 – Piano Solo – Adult Student – Open

1. Diane Vermeersch Belleville

“The Song of Twilight” – Nakada

2. Amanda Watson Brighton

“Prelude in C Major” – Prokofiev

7:15 pm

Class 2803 – Piano Solo – 15 to 16 years

1. Ben Stevenson Selwyn

“Rewrite the Stars” – Pasek & Paul

7:25 pm

Class 2910 – Second Piano Solo – Adult Student – Open

1. Diane Vermeersch Belleville

“Inter-city Stomp” – Norton

2. Amanda Watson Brighton

“Nocturne in b-flat minor” – Chopin

7:50 pm

Class 2203 – Piano Solo – Grade 9

1. Joyce Chen Belleville

“Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64” -Chopin

2. Erin Rendell Belleville

“Scotch Poem” – MacDowell

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Sunday Evening, April 15th

Piano Classes

8:20 pm

Class 2402 – Sonata Piano Solo – Senior

1. Joyce Chen Belleville

“Sonata in G K283” – Mozart

8:35 pm

Class 2502 – Contemporary Piano Solo – Senior

1. Erin Rendell Belleville

“Reverie in f minor” – Alexander

2. Joyce Chen Belleville

“Golliwog’s Cake-Walk” – Debussy

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Monday Morning, April 16th

Piano Classes

10:00 am

Class 2306 – Bach Piano Solo – Late Elementary

1. Isabella Guan Carrying Place

“Menuet”

10:15 am

Class 2908 – Second Piano Solo – 6 years and under

1. Isabella Guan Carrying Place

“Sonatina in F Major, Op. 168, no. 1, Rondo”

10:25 am

Class 2806 – Piano Solo – 9 to 10 years

1. Chloe Hunt Stirling

“Amazing Grace” – Newton

2. Adia Rutter Stirling

“When the Saints Go Marching In” – traditional

3. Allison Stephens Stirling

“Distant Chimes” – George

4. Ethan Morgan Stirling

“Love Me Tender” – Presley/Matson

10:45 am

Class 2808 – Piano Solo – 6 years and under

1. Jesse McCuaig Stirling

“Jesus Loves Me” – traditional

2. Isabella Guan Carrying Place

“Impertinence” – Handel

11:00 am

Class 1905 – Piano Duet – Family: Adult & Child 12 years & under

1. Isabella & Meng Guan Carrying Place

“Yankee Doodle” – arr. Alexander

11:10 am

Class 2303 – Bach Piano Solo - Late Intermediate

1. Victoria Brunton Campbellford

TBA

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Monday Morning, April 16th

Piano Classes

11:25 am

Class 2602 – Jazz Piano Solo – 13 to 15 years

1. Victoria Brunton Campbellford

TBA

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Monday Afternoon, April 16th

Piano Classes

1:30 pm

Class 2603 – Jazz Piano Solo – 12 years and under

1. Austin Rader-Martin Belleville

“Bass Boogie” – Benedict

2. Elias Andrason Carrying Place

“Old MacDonald’s Swingin’ Farm” – arr. Usher

1:45 pm

Class 2704 – Contemporary Christian Piano Solo – Early Intermediate

1. Jorja Boldt Stirling

“How Great Is Our God” – arr. Gerou & Labenske

1:55 pm

Class 2807 – Piano Solo – 7 to 8 years

1. Ella Williams Stirling

“Jazz Blast” – Faber

2. David Stevenson Selwyn

“Spanish Caballero” – Faber

3. Faith Orr Stirling

“O, How I Love Jesus” – Whitfield

4. Isaac McCuaig Stirling

“God Is So Good” – traditional

2:20 pm

Class 2804 – Piano Solo – 13 to 14 years

1. Anissa Nielsen Frankford

“Solfeggio in c minor” – Bach

2. Logan Cameron Belleville

“Echoes of November” – Chatman

3. Sean Rader-Martin Belleville

“Clowns” – Kabalevsky

4. Julianna Cooney Stirling

“Rock Zone” – Vandall

5. Victoria Brunton Campbellford

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Monday Afternoon, April 16th

Piano Classes

3:00 pm

Class 2806 – Piano Solo – 9 to 10 years

1. Elias Andrason Carrying Place

“Sonatina in G Major, Romance” – Beethoven

3:10 pm

Class 2204 – Piano Solo – Grade 8

1. Anissa Nielsen Frankford

“Andante Sostenuto” – Mendelssohn

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Monday Evening, April 16th

Piano Classes

6:30 pm

Class 2604 – Popular Piano Solo – Open

1. Corey Cameron Belleville

“Dragonborn” – Ueda

6:45 pm

Class 2802 – Piano Solo – 17 to 18 years

1. Jamie Johnston Madoc

“O Canada” – Lavallee

2. Corey Cameron Belleville

“In My Own Space” – Alexander

7:15 pm

Class 2902 – Second Piano Solo – 17 to 18 years

1. Corey Cameron Belleville

“Peace Country Hoedown” – Donkin

7:25 pm

Class 2903 – Second Piano Solo – 15 to 16 years

1. Ben Stevenson Selwyn

“All of Me” – Schmdt

7:40 pm

Class 2202 – Piano Solo - Grade 10

1. Bianca Rainville Belleville

“Nocturne in e minor, Op. 72, no. 1” – Chopin

7:55 pm

Class 2401 – Sonata Piano Solo – Open

1. David Savic Belleville

“Sonata” – Mozart

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Monday Evening, April 16th

Piano Classes

8:10 pm

Class 2501 – Contemporary Piano Solo – Open

1. Bianca Rainville Belleville

“The Sea, Op. 17, no. 12” – Palmgren

8:25 pm

Class 2604 – Jazz Piano Solo – Open

1. Bianca Rainville Belleville

“Victorious” – Rose

2. David Savic Belleville

“Satin” – Rose

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Sunday Afternoon April 22nd

Vocal Classes

1:30 pm - Welcome

1:35 pm

Class 1205 – Duet, any combination, 16 to 18 years

1. Payton Denyes & Kai Evoy Stirling

“This Is Me” – Pasek/Paul

1:50 pm

Class 1503 – Girl’s or Boy’s Solo – 15 years

1. Angelina Coyle Belleville

“All of the Stars” – Sheeran

2. Dixon Grimes Belleville

“Perfect” – Sheeran

2:05 pm

Class 1505 – Girl’s or Boy’s Solo – 13 years

1. Payton Denyes Stirling

“I Can Hear the Bells” – Shaiman

2. Natalie O’Neil Belleville

“Land of the Silver Birch” – arr. Telfer

3. Grace McEwen Stirling

“Shy” – Rodgers

4. Anissa Nielsen Frankford

“Bel piacere” – Handel

2:50 pm

Class 1703 – Contemporary Solo – 13 – 15 years

1. Andrew Powell Belleville

“Any Dream Will Do” Webber

2. Angelina Coyle Belleville

“You’ll Be Back” – Miranda

3. Anissa Nielsen Frankford

“I Have a Dream” – Andersson/Ulvaeus

4. Karen Brogee Stirling

“How Far I’ll Go” - Miranda

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Sunday Afternoon April 22nd

Vocal Classes

3:30 pm – Recess

3:45 pm

Class 1704 – Contemporary Solo – 12 years and under

1. Isabella Guan Carrying Place

“Song of Summertime” – Roe

2. Margaret Charles Belleville

“A Pirate Song” – Smith

4:00 pm

Class 1804 – Second Vocal Solo – 15 years

1. Andrew Powell Belleville

“Giants in the Sky” – Sondheim

2. Dixon Grimes Belleville

“Yellow” – Martin

4:15 pm

Class 1806 – Second Vocal Solo – 13 years

1. Natalie O’Neill Belleville

“The Ferryman” – Helyer

2. Payton Denyes Stirling

“Danny Boy” – traditional

3. Karen Brogee Stirling

“Bad Day” - Powter

4. Anissa Nielsen Frankford

“Think of Me” – Webber

4:45 pm

Class 1808 – Second Vocal Solo – 11 years

1. Margaret Charles Belleville

“Beauty & the Beast”

The “Stars of the Festival” Concert

Will be held on

Friday May 4th

At 7:00 pm

St. Paul’s United Church, Stirling

Admission:

Adults $3.00 – Children $0.50

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Sunday Evening April 22nd

Vocal Classes

7:00 pm

Class 703 – Ladies Choir – SSA or SA

1. Eastminster United Church Belleville

“Jesus, Joy of the Highest Heaven” – Getty

7:15 pm

Class 702 – Church Choir – Unison

1. Morley & Friends Stirling

“Mary, Don’t You Weep”

2. St. Paul’s United Senior Choir Stirling

“He Came Riding on a Donkey” - Light

3. Eastminster United Church Belleville

“The Lord is My Shepherd” – Goodall

7:55 pm

Class 704 – Church Choir – SAB or 2-part

1. St. Paul’s United Senior Choir Stirling

“Alleluia” - Boyce

8:10 pm

Class 701 – Church Choir – SATB

1. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Choir Stirling

“Our Song of Fellowship & Faith” – Besig/Price

2. Eastminster United Church Belleville

“Let Us Adore” - Morgan

8:40 pm

Class 1106 – Community Choir – Open

1. Millpond Chorus Stirling

“Breath of Heaven” - Eaton/Grant

8:50 pm

Class 1103 – Men’s Chorus – TTBB

1. Trenton Men’s Chorus Trenton

“Alleluia to the Lamb” – Binion

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Monday Afternoon April 23rd

Vocal Classes

1:15 pm

Class 902 – Primary Choir – Grades 2 & 3

1. Harmony P.S. Primary Choir Corbyville

“How Far I’ll Go” -Miranda

1:30 pm

Class 905 – Junior Choir – Grades 5 & 6

1. Harmony P.S. Junior Choir Corbyville

“Shosholoza” – traditional

1:45 pm

Class 1813 – Second Vocal Solo – 6 years & under

1. Isabella Guan Carrying Place

“Ein Mannlein Steht” – MacMillan

1:50 pm

Class 1906 – Vocal Open – Participant’s Own Competition

1. Karen Brogee Stirling

“Perspective”

2:00 pm

Class 1501 – Girl’s or Boy’s Solo – 17 years

1. Jaclyn Manderville Trenton

“Fly, Fly Away” – Shaiman

2. Jamie Johnston Madoc

“Can’t Buy Me Love” – Lennon/McCartney

3. Graham Doyle Belleville

“Seize the Day” – Menken

2:35 pm

Class 1702 – Contemporary Solo – 16 to 18 years

1. Graham Doyle Belleville

“Perfect” -Sheeran

2. Jaclyn Manderville Trenton

“Pretty Funny” – Pasek/Paul

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Monday Afternoon April 23rd

Vocal Classes

2:55 pm

Class 1802 – Second Vocal Solo – 17 years

1. Jaclyn Manderville Trenton

“Watch What Happens” – Menken

2. Graham Doyle Belleville

“Greensleeves” – traditional

3:20 pm- Recess

3:35 pm

Class 1209 – Duet – any combination – 13 to 15 years

1. Payton Denyes & Andrew Powell Stirling/Belleville

“A Whole New World” – Menken

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Monday Evening April 23rd

Vocal Classes

6:15 pm

Class 1909 – Vocal Family Ensemble – Open

1. Hanout Family Stirling

“Gloria” – George/Rima

2. The Brogee Family Stirling

TBA

6:30 pm

Class 1105 – Duet – Any Combination

1. Mary Carol Black & Kywin Grills Belleville/Tweed

“Surely the Presence” – Wolfe

6:45 pm

Class 1701B – Contemporary Solo – 18 years & over

1. Kywin Grills Tweed

“We Are Called” – Haas

Kathy Powell Belleville

“The Life I’ve Never Led” – Menken

2. Steve Pysklywec Belleville

“Why Does it Always Rain on Me?” – Healy

3. Mary Carol Black Belleville

“You’ll Never Walk Alone” – Rodgers

4. Jane Robinson Belleville

“Filipino Love Song”

5. Teresa Allen Belleville

“Breathe” – Hill

7:45 pm

Class1801 – Second Vocal Solo – 18 years & over

1. Teresa Allen Belleville

“I’m Not That Girl” – Schwartz

2. Kathy Powell Belleville

“Only Hope” - Foreman

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Monday Evening April 23rd

Vocal Classes

8:10 pm

Class 1907B – Vocal Duet – Family – Open

1. Kathy & Andrew Powell Belleville

“Annie’s Song” – Denver

2. Karen Brogee & Maggie McHugh Stirling

“You’re Gonna Miss Me” - Tunstall

8:25 pm

Class 1402 – Men’s Voices -18 years & over

1. Steve Pysklywec Belleville

“Cracklin’ Rosie” – Diamond

8:35 pm

Class 1401B – Women’s Voices – 18 years & over

1. Jane Robinson Belleville

“I Don’t Know How to Love Him” – Webber

2. Kywin Grills

“Ave Maria” – Bach/Gounod

3. Mary Carol Black Belleville

“The Prayer Perfect” – Speaks

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Wednesday Morning April 25th

Band Classes

Performed at Stirling Festival Theatre

9:15 am

Class 3221 – Recorder Group – Open

1. Stirling Public School Recorder Group Stirling

TBA

9:30 am

Class 3301- Elementary School Band

1. Stirling Public School Band Stirling

“Canon of Peace” – Paul Jennings

2. Kente Public School Band Ameliasburg

“Majestic March & Let’s Rock” – Michael Sweeney

10:15 am

Class 3303 - Mixed Band

1. St. Mary Catholic Wind and String Ensemble Campbellford

“Hit the Road, Jack – Percy Mayfield &

“Early One Morning” – traditional

2. Stirling Public School Junior Orff Ensemble Stirling

“All the Pretty Little Horses” – arr. Stark &

“Carol of the Bells” – arr. Campbell

11:00 am

Class 3304 - Jazz Band Ensemble

1. Albert College Jazz Ensemble Belleville

“Blue Heron” – Christian Overton &

“Get it On” – Bruce Chase

2. G.C.H.C. Youth Jazz Ensemble Tweed

“Man in the Mirror” & “Uptown Funk” – Paul Jennings

12:00 noon

Class 3213 - Mixed Brass Group – 14 years and under

1. Albert College Trombone Trio Belleville

“Tales from Dreamland” – Jun Ishikawa

12:15 pm

Class 3210 - Mixed Woodwind Group – 15 to 18 years

1. Albert College Saxophone Quartet Belleville

“Hunting Wabbits” – Gordon Goodwin

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Wednesday Afternoon April 25th

Brass & Woodwind Classes

1:30 pm

Class 3220 - Mixed Brass and Woodwind Group – 14 years and under

1. Duncan & Aby Stumpf Buckhorn

“Serenade for String Orchestra Main Theme” – Elgar

1:45 pm

Class 3110 - Oboe solo – 16 years and under

1. P. W. Duncan Stumpf Buckhorn

“Passacaglia” - Walter Bergmann

2:00 pm

Class 3013 - French Horn solo – 16 years and under

1. J. Abygale Stumpf Buckhorn

“Concerto in Eb” - Mozart

2:15 pm

Class 3104 - Flute Solo – 13 years and under

1. Anissa Nielsen Frankford

“Sonata in F Major, op 1 No.11” – Handel

2:30 pm

Class 3108 - B Flat Clarinet Solo – 13 years and under

1. Anika Nielsen Frankford

“Sleeping Beauty Waltz” – Tchaikovsky

2. Amber MacMillan Stirling

“Edelweiss” – Richard Rodgers

2:50 pm – Recess

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Wednesday Afternoon April 25th

Brass & Woodwind Classes

3:05 pm

Class 3211 - Mixed Woodwind Group – 14 years and under

1. Anissa and Anika Nielsen Frankford

“Bouncin’ Along” – James Rae

3:20 pm

Class 3113 - E Flat Alto Saxophone Solo – 14 years and under

1. Austin Rader-Martin Belleville

“The Good Life” – Nowlin

2. Karen Brogee Stirling

TBA

3:40 pm

Class 1910 – Instrumental Duet – Family – Open

1. Karen & John Brogee Stirling

TBA

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Thursday Morning April 26th

Scripture Class

9:50 am

Class 405 – Individual Bible Reading – 18 years & over

1. Reilly de Jong Marmora

“I Corinthians 13”

String Classes

10:00 am

Class 3507 - Violin Solo – 7 to 8 years

1. Sophie Scott Hastings

“Andantino” - Suzuki

10.10 am

Class 2511 - Strings Miscellaneous – Open

1. Anika Nielsen Frankford

“Danse des iles” – Florian Lambert

10:20 am

Class 3409 - Violin Solo – Grade 2

“Tall Ships” – Barbara McDougall

1. Aidan Wood Havelock

2. Emma Lomas Havelock

3. Anika Nielsen Frankford

10:40 am

Class 3408 - Violin Solo – Grade 3

“Gabby Ghost” – Bruce Chase

1. Alice Elliott Havelock

2. Nicole de Jong Marmora

3. Declan Hoegner Picton

4. Tamara Singaraja Belleville

11:05 am

Class 3609 - Intermediate Ensemble

1. St. Andrew’s Strings Marmora

“Antique Dances and Airs” – Respighi

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Thursday Morning April 26th

String Classes

11:25 am

Class 3505 - Violin Solo – 11 to 12 years

1. Declan Hoegner Picton

“Waltz” – Brahms

2. Zoey de Jong Marmora

“Concerto #2, 3rd movement” – F. Seitz

11.45 am

Class 3420 - Violoncello Solo – Grade 4

1. Reilly de Jong Marmora

“La Cinquaintaine” – G. Marie

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Thursday Afternoon April 26th

String Classes

1:00 pm

Class 3606 - Intermediate Trio or Quartet

1. St. Andrew’s Quartet Marmora

“Brandenburg Concerto #3, 1st movement” – J. S. Bach

1:15 pm

Class 3504 - Violin Solo – 13 to 14 years

1. Anissa Nielsen Frankford

“Concerto in A minor, 1st movement” – Vivaldi

2. Isaac Lomas Havelock

“Concerto in A minor, 3rd movement” – Vivaldi

1:35 pm

Class 3405 - Violin Solo – Grade 6

“Catch Me If You Can” – Christine Donkin

1. Isaac Lomas Havelock

2. Sunny Yan Belleville

3. Rosie Saunders Stirling

4. Anissa Nielsen Frankford

2:15 pm

Class 3419 - Violoncello Solo – Grade 6

1. Ben Batelaan Madoc

“Sonata in E minor, 1st and 2nd movement” – Vivaldi

2:30 pm - Recess

2:45 pm

Class 3403 - Violin Solo – Grde 8

1. Kai Coxwell Stirling

“Vocalise” – Rachmaninoff

3:00 pm

Class 3611- Adult Ensemble

1. Carpe Diem Ensemble Marmora

“Pale Yellow” –Medley, arr. Ruthanne Fryer

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The 68th Annual

Stirling Festival

Of

Sacred Praise

April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23,

25, 26 Year 2018

EXECUTIVE

President: Donna Russett 613.395.4305

Treasurer: Eleanor Wilson 613.395.4183

Recording Secretary Laurel Young 613.398.1333

Adjudicator Coordinator Michael Faulkner 613.391.1541

Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Shier 613.395.2871

Interim Festival Secretary Michael Faulkner 613.391.1541

Advisory Monte Moorcroft 613.395.3404

Trophies Patsy Mitchell 613.472.6625

Trophies Glenn Bennett 613.395.3723

Youth Advisor: Reilly de Jong 613.472.6958

HONOURARY MEMBERS

Jean Bogart

Helen Cofell

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Piano & Vocal Michael Faulkner 613.391.1541

email: [email protected]

Scripture Glenn Bennett 613.395.3723

Strings, Bands, Gabriella Hamley 613.472.2439

Woodwinds, Brass: