Mòd Ionadail Dhùn Èideann Edinburgh Local Mòd

2017

SYLLABUS

Dihaoine 12 & Disathairne 13 Cèitean Friday 12 & Saturday 13 May 2017

Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, 139 Rathad Bonnington, EH6 5NQ

Parkside Primary School, 139 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh &

Sgoil Phàirc Pilrig, Ceàrn Balfour, EH6 5NQ Pilrig Park School, Balfour Place, Edinburgh

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Tiocaid Inbheach – £3 Clann an asgaidh Adult Ticket – £3 Children free

All entries by Friday 21 April 2017* to:

Carrie-Anne Gibb 3 Eyre Crescent

Edinburgh EH3 5ET

Email: localmodedinburgh@gmail.com

*Film entries by 28 April 2017

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CLÀR-INNSE | CONTENTS GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS 3 VOCAL MUSIC SECTION 5 CHORAL MUSIC SECTION 5 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SECTION 5 ACCORDION MUSIC SECTION 5 CLARSACH SECTION 6 PIPING SECTION 6 FIDDLE SECTION 6 ORAL SECTION 7 LITERARY SECTION 7 ART / MEDIA SECTION 8 MÒD IONADAIL DHÙN ÈIDEANN 2017 T–SHIRTS 9 WEBSITE 9 GET INVOLVED 9 FRINGE EVENTS 9 EDINBURGH LOCAL MÒD 2017 – NOTES FOR ENTRIES 10 LOCAL MÒD COMMITTEE 10

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GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. Competitors should complete the enclosed Entry Form and return it with the appropriate Entry Fee(s)

no later than Friday 21 April 2017. Entries received after this date will not be accepted, except as follows: Entries in Short Film Competitions 98 & 99 must be received by 28 April for judging. The results will be published or announced at the Local Mòd on Saturday 13 May.

2. Entry Fees per competition (please note exceptions per note 22 below)

Individuals and Duets £1.50 per entry Groups of 3–9 £3 per group All Choirs and groups of 10 or more £5 per group

3. All written, spoken, instrumental and sung material must be in the Gaelic language, and should

reflect Gaelic culture and tradition.

4. All competitions are of “Own Choice” materials (unless otherwise stated) and are open to all participants within the specified age groups. Competitors must enter the appropriate age group for their age on the 1st of October 2017, in line with Royal National Mòd rules. The only exception is competitions where ‘Primary’ or ‘Secondary’ is stipulated. ‘Open’ competitions may be entered by all children 5 - 18.

5. The name of each piece should be included on the entry form with the exception of piping and

accordion competitions. 6. All competitions will be judged and graded on overall presentation by the adjudicator(s). Only the

first three places in each competition will be identified, but all competitors will receive an adjudication (with the exception of Competition 34, 58 and the Literary Competitions – see rule 14). Results and adjudication sheets for the competitions will be available from the Mòd Office as soon as possible after the end of each competition. The adjudicators' decision is final.

7. Competitors should appear in the order shown in the Mòd Programme. As this may not always be

possible, the Local Mòd Committee reserves the right to vary the order at their discretion.

8. The Committee reserves the right not to run a competition in the event that insufficient entries are received. The decision of the Committee shall be final.

9. No solo / self-accompanied singing or solo instrumental (except piping) should exceed five minutes

per performance. No reading / recitation / conversation / story should exceed five minutes in delivery. 10. a) Vocal, Oral, Choral & Clarsach Competitions: All competitors must detail the name of their

performance piece(s) on the entry form. If a competitor is performing a piece prescribed by An Comunn Gàidhealach (ACG) as detailed in the ACG booklets pertaining to either the previous or following October’s National Mòd Competitions OR Scottish Traditional Music Examination: Clarsach set pieces, no music/words need to be submitted. However, where the competitor is performing a different, own choice piece, two copies of the music and/or the words must be submitted with the entry form. b) Accordion, Fiddle, Piping, Chanter and Group Ceilidh Competitions: Competitors may submit a copy of the music to the adjudicators on the day if they so wish, but are not obliged to do so. c) Competitors should enter competitions at their level of ability – tutors may be able to give guidance on this.

11. Where a competition is stated as Open, entries are invited from all abilities and ages between 5-18 years. Please check individual competitions for levels of adjudication.

12. No competitor shall sing the same song, recite the same poem or play the same tune in any two competitions (except in the piping competitions 50 - 58).

13. Competitors must sing unaccompanied, except in Competitions 30, 31, 34, and 48.

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14. In competitions 30, 31, 33 and 35 it is not permitted to play clarsach. 15. In Competition 34 groups of 2 or more children aged under 18 may perform one entirely

instrumental tune/set of tunes OR one accompanied Gaelic song/set of puirt-a-beul not exceeding 4 minutes duration. Each performer may only enter in one group. At the end of the competition an award will be made for the most enjoyable performance. No individual adjudications will be given.

16. In Competition 49 the competitor should play one original composition.

17. Competitors cannot compete in both chanter and piping competitions. Chanter competitors

may only enter one chanter competition.

18. In Competitions 99 and 100, entrants should prepare a short multi-media presentation/film/radio programme in Gaelic, no longer than 10 minutes. Only children (up to a maximum of six) can be involved in all aspects of production. DVD/flash drive/YouTube link and list of participants must be submitted by Friday 28 April 2017.

19. Competitions 80–82 (Conversation) are on any topic of child’s choosing but the topic choice must

be noted on entry form and submitted by 21 April 2017. 20. Competitions 84–86 are the telling of a story, composed by the competitor. It will be recited from

memory on the day. 21. Competitors are not permitted to consult books or copies of sung or recited material during

performances. 22. No entry fee will be applicable for Literary Competitions 90-98 or for the ‘Design a T–Shirt’

Competition 101. 23. Prize-winners will be expected to perform at a subsequent Mòd Concert if one is arranged. 24. Prize winners should have trophies engraved at their own expense. All trophies will remain the

property of An Comunn Gàidhealach (Meur Dhùn Èideann). A receipt must be signed for each trophy awarded and trophy winners will be responsible for the safekeeping and return of trophies when requested the following year.

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VOCAL MUSIC SECTION 1. Solo Singing Mixed (Fluent: Age 5–6) One song 2. Solo Singing Mixed (Fluent: Age 7–8) One song 3. Solo Singing Girls (Fluent: Age 9–10) One song 4. Solo Singing Girls (Fluent: Age 11–12) One song 5. Solo Singing Boys (Fluent: Age 9–10) One song 6. Solo Singing Boys (Fluent: Age 11–12) One song 7. Solo Singing Mixed (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One song 8. Solo Singing Mixed (Learners: Age 9–12) One song 9. Solo Singing Mixed (Learners: Secondary pupils) One song 10. Solo Singing Traditional Style (Fluent: Primary pupils) One song 11. Solo Singing Traditional Style (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One song 12. Solo Singing Traditional Style (Learners: Primary pupils) One song 13. Solo Singing Traditional Style (Learners: Secondary pupils) One song 14. Action song (Fluent: Pre-school group) One song 15. Action song (Fluent: Primary group) One song 16. Action song (Learners: Pre-school group) One song 17. Action song (Learners: Primary group) One song 18. Duet (Two part harmony) (Fluent: Primary pupils) One song 19. Duet (Two part harmony) (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One song

CHORAL MUSIC SECTION

20. Unison singing (Fluent: Primary pupils) Two songs 21. Two-part harmony (Fluent: Primary pupils) Two songs 22. Puirt-a-beul (Fluent: Primary pupils) Strathspey & Reel 23. Unison singing (Learners: Primary pupils) Two songs 24. Two-part harmony (Learners: Primary pupils) Two songs 25. Puirt-a-beul (Learners: Primary pupils) Strathspey & Reel

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SECTION

30. Self accompaniment of own choice song with any instrument (except (Fluent: Primary pupils) One song clarsach)

31. Self accompaniment of own choice song with any instrument (except (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One song clarsach) 33. Open. Play one instrumental tune.

(except clarsach) (Open 5–18) One song 34. Group Cèilidh (Open 5–18) One tune / set of tunes or One song / set of Puirt a beul

ACCORDION MUSIC SECTION

35. Solo Accordion (Under 13) Own Choice, One tune 36. Solo Accordion (Under 16) Own Choice, Two tunes 37. Solo Accordion (Under 19) Own Choice March, Strathspey and Reel

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CLARSACH SECTION 40. Clarsach – Individual (Introductory–Beginners) One tune 41. Clarsach – Individual (Elementary–Grade 1) One tune 42. Clarsach – Individual (Intermediate 1–Grade 2) One tune 43. Clarsach – Individual (Intermediate 2–Grade 3) One tune 44. Clarsach – Individual (Advanced–Grade 4 and up) One tune 45. Clarsach – Duet (Under 13 years) One tune 46. Clarsach – Duet (13–19 years) One tune 47. Clarsach – Ensemble (Open 5-18) Performance to last no longer than 4 minutes 48. Self accompaniment of own choice

song with clarsach (Open 5-18) One song 49. Clarsach – Individual (Open 5-18) One short original composition

PIPING SECTION 50. Chanter (Under 11 years) Own choice March 51. Chanter (Under 12 years) Own choice March 52. Chanter (Under 13 years) Own choice March 53. Bagpipes (Under 13 years) Own choice March (4pts) 54. Bagpipes (Under 15 years) Own choice M, S & R 55. Bagpipes (Under 18 years) Own choice M, S & R 56. Bagpipes (Under 15 years) Own choice Pìobaireachd 57. Bagpipes (Under 18 years) Own choice Pìobaireachd

FIDDLE SECTION

60. Fiddle (Age 5–8) Own choice Slow Air and March 61. Fiddle (Age 9–12) Own choice Slow Air and March 62. Fiddle (Age 13–15) Own choice Slow Air and MSR 63. Fiddle (Age 16–18) Own choice Slow Air and MSR 64. Fiddle Duet (Open 5-18) Own choice performance no longer than 5 minutes

ORAL SECTION

*All solo competitions except Competitions 76 and 77 – Group Recitation*

70. Poetry Recitation (Fluent: Age 5–6) One poem 71. Poetry Recitation (Fluent: Age 7–8) One poem 72. Poetry Recitation (Fluent: Age 9–12) One poem 73. Poetry Recitation (Fluent: Secondary pupils) One poem 74. Poetry Recitation (Learners: Age 9–12) One poem 75. Poetry Recitation (Learners: Secondary pupils) One poem 76.* Group Recitation (Fluent: Primary pupils) One poem

After the close of the piping section, pipers at all levels are invited to participate in the Mòd Fringe Càirdeas nam Pìobairean Cèilidh (Chanter, Small Pipes, Highland Pipes).

For details and separate entry form see the Mòd Fringe pages at www.edinburghlocalmod.com

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77.* Group Recitation (Learners: Primary pupils) One poem *Maximum of 6 participants in each group. Must not exceed 5 minutes 78. Bible reading (Primary pupils) Unseen passage 79. Bible reading (Secondary pupils) Unseen passage 80. Conversation (Fluent: Age 5–8) Own choice subject 81. Conversation (Fluent: Age 9–12) Own choice subject 82. Conversation (Fluent: Secondary pupils) Own choice subject 83. Oral Presentation (Learners: Primary pupils) Own choice subject 84. Storytelling (Fluent: Age 5–8) Own composition 85. Storytelling (Fluent: Age 9–12) Own composition 86. Storytelling (Fluent: Secondary pupils) Own composition 88. Poetry Recitation (Learners: Adults) One poem 89. Conversation (Learners: Adults) Own choice subject

LITERARY SECTION

* Written in advance of the Mòd and submitted by 21 April 2017*

90. Bàrdachd (Age 5–8) Own composition 91. Bàrdachd (Age 9–12) Own composition 92. Bàrdachd (Secondary pupils) Own composition 93. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Primary pupils P1–P3) Own composition

Write a short piece on ‘An àm na h-èiginn dearbhar na càirdean (A friend in need is a friend indeed)’ Maximum 100 words

94. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Primary pupils P4–P7) Own composition

Write a short piece on ‘An àm na h-èiginn dearbhar na càirdean (A friend in need is a friend indeed)’ Maximum 250 words

95. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Secondary pupils S1–S3) Own composition

Write a short piece on ‘Is math an sgàthan sùil caraid (A friend’s eye is the best mirror)’ Maximum 500 words

96. Sgrìobhadh Pearsanta (Secondary pupils S4–S6) Own composition

Write a short piece on ‘Is math an sgàthan sùil caraid (A friend’s eye is the best mirror)’ Maximum 500 words

ART / MEDIA SECTION

* Completed in advance of the Mòd and submitted by 28 April 2017, unless otherwise stated*

99. Short Media Presentation in Gaelic (Rule 18) (Primary pupils – Open) Own choice subject 100. Short Media Presentation in Gaelic (Secondary pupils – Open) Own choice subject (See Rule 18) 101. Design a T-Shirt (Primary & Secondary pupils- Open) Entries by 24 March 2017 on separate entry form. Winning design will be printed on the Local Mòd

T-Shirt 2017. Prizes will be presented at the local Mòd.

End of Syllabus

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Mòd Ionadail Dhùn Èideann 2017 T-Shirts

The winning design will be printed on the t-shirt for the local Mòd 2017. T-shirts cannot be purchased at the Mòd. If you would like to order t-shirts, please order them in advance using the separate order form. These can be downloaded from the website. A sample t-shirt will be available in Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce and can be viewed on our website. Many children wear their t-shirts on the day of the Mòd.

Website Please have a look at our website www.edinburghlocalmod.com for more information regarding the Edinburgh Local Mòd. The syllabus and entry form are available for download and you will be able to view the winning design of the t-shirt competition when available.

Get involved If you would like to become more involved in the organisation of any aspect of the Edinburgh Local Mòd we would like to hear from you. We are grateful to the volunteers we have already but we really need more. Please contact any of the Committee if you think you can help in any small way. Last year we had at least 60 volunteers doing specific tasks on Mòd day and more would be wonderful. We'd also love to hear from you or your company if you can donate a prize/trophy or a raffle prize.

Fèis a’ Mhòid | Mòd Fringe

The Mòd Fringe 2017 programme will run from Monday 8 May to Sunday 14 May, including a wide range of events and activities for adults and children. Full details are available on the Mòd Fringe pages at www.edinburghlocalmod.com. Monday 8 May Celtic and Scottish Studies First Annual Mòd Lecture, 7.30pm, Project Room, 50 George Square: Dr Priscilla Scott, ‘Suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig!’: The influence of innovative and forward-looking women in the development of the Mòd in the early years of the 20th century. Saturday 13 May Information stands, short talks and workshops from a wide range of Gaelic organisations and projects. Càirdeas nam Pìobairean Cèilidh (open, non-competitive piping class). Cardboard Pageant and Boxwars. Mòd Cèilidh for all the family, with the Glenfinnan Cèilidh Band and special guests: 6.30pm–12.30am, Thomas Morton Hall, 28-30 Ferry Rd, Edinburgh EH6 4AE. Sunday 14 May Scottish Poetry Library Gaelic Celebration Screening of Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle. House Cèilidh with Kathleen MacInnes.

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Edinburgh Local Mòd 2017 - Notes for Entries The Edinburgh Local Mòd is an annual celebration of Gaelic music and culture for children. It is organised by the local branch of An Comunn Gàidhealach. A list of all competitions and rules is provided in this Syllabus. The closing dates for entries – Friday 21 April and 28 April 2017 – are final. This is vital to give the organisers the opportunity to timetable competitions and prepare the programme, along with other administrative tasks that make the Mòd run smoothly. Parents are asked to ensure that entry forms with fees (cash/cheque) and any attachments are in a sealed envelope when handed in to Bun–sgoil Taobh na Pàirce. Otherwise, please send entry forms, fees and attachments to Carrie-Anne Gibb, 3 Eyre Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 5ET.

Please do not send cash through the post and ensure full postage is paid Competitors should bring their own instruments as none will be provided. The Literary Competitions (90-96) are written in advance of the Mòd and submitted with entry form by 21 April 2017 for adjudication. Entries for Competitions 99 & 100 must be submitted by Friday 28 April 2017. Results of all competitions adjudicated prior to the Mòd will be announced at the Mòd. Parents/carers should be aware that on the days of the Mòd there may be some unavoidable delays. This is due to various competitions that will run at the same time and it may be that children cannot be where they are supposed to be at the required time. It’s best to go with the flow to ensure an enjoyable day! Spectators in general and parents with very young children in particular are asked to be considerate to all competitors when listening to competitions. It is unfair to competitors if they are distracted by noise or activity after all their hard work preparing for the Mòd. Please remember that it is not permitted to enter or leave a competition room during a performance.

* All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times *

Local Mòd Committee

Joseph Wright, Carrie-Anne Gibb, Abigail Burnyeat, Jayne MacDonald, Jennifer Gilmour, Dawn Nicholson, Judith Macdonald.