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Announcement : Alagappa University Talent Exhibit Show 2015 (ALUTES)
Last Date : 30th September, 2015

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ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY TALENT EXHIBIT SHOW-2015 :
Alagappa University Talent Exhibit Show (ALUTES) the Cultural Competitions for the Students of our University Departments organized by University Cultural Club will be held on 6th to 10th October, 2015. Such of those students who are desirous of participating in the competitions are informed to register their names in the prescribed registration form. The filled-in registration forms shall be submitted through the Staff InIn-Charge and The Principal/ The Head of the Department to

Dr. M. Jothi Basu
Assistant Professor in Botany
Coordinator-Cultural Club
Room No. 616
Science Campus, Karaikudi-630 004
Telephone: 04565
Mobile: 90034 27564
Email: coordinatorccalu@gmail.com

The last date for submission of registration form is 30th September, 2015, 5:00 pm.

RULES & REGULATIONS :
The participants are requested to study the rules and regulations for the various events given below. The decision of the Judges appointed for different events shall be final and binding upon all.

1. Music
(a) Classical Vocal Solo: (Hindustani / Karnatk)
(1) Only one entry per Department is allowed. Duration of performance- 10 min.
(2) Time for stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 3 minutes.
(3) Maximum number of accompanists is two.
(4) Item can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnatk style.
(5) Cinema songs are not allowed under this item.
(6) Sufficient thought and care must be exercised in the choice of Raga and composition.
(7) Judgment will be based on the qualities like, tal, selection of raga, composition and general impression.

(b)Classical Instrumental Solo ( Percussion – Tal Vadya)
(1) Only one entry per Department is allowed. Duration of performance- 10 min.
(2) Time for stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 3 minutes.
(3) Maximum number of accompanists is two.
(4) Participants must bring their own instruments.
(5) Item can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnatk style.
(6) Judgment will be based on the qualities like, taal, selection of raga, composition and general impression.

(c)Classical Instrumental Solo ( Non- Percussion – Swar Vadya)
(1) Only one entry per Department is allowed. Duration of performance- 10 min.
(2) Time for stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 3 minutes.
(3) Maximum number of accompanists is two.
(4) Participants must bring their own instruments, Casio not allowed.
(5) Instruments of western origin adopted to the India Raga system are allowed.
(6) Item can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnatk style.
(7) Judgment will be based on the qualities like, swara, tal, selection of raga, composition and general impression.

(d)Light Vocal (Indian)
(1) Only one entry per Department is allowed.
(2) Time for Stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 2 minutes.
(3) The number of accompanists would not be more than two.
(4) Duration of the song shall be between 4 to 6 minutes.
(5) Only non-film songs/ geet/ ghazal/ bhajan/ shabad and abhangas can be presented.
(6) Judgment will be made on the qualities like swara, taal, selection of raga, composition and general impression.

(e)Western Vocal Solo:
(1) Only one entry per Department is allowed.
(2) Time for Stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 2 minutes.
(3) The number of accompanists would not be more than two.
(4) Duration of the song shall be between 4 to 6 minutes.
(5) Language of the song shall only be English.
(6) Judgment will be made on the qualities like, composition rhythm, coordination and general impression.

(f)Group Song (Indian):
(1) Only one entry per Department is allowed.
(2) A team has to present two songs, one patriotic and another will be a folk song.
(3) Maximum 6 singers in a group and number of accompanists playing instruments shall be three.
(4) The group songs should be taken from Indian songs which can be in regional language.
(5) No film song should be presented as group song.
(6) Maximum time allowed for the group song is 10 minutes which does not include setting time. The setting time for a group shall not exceed 3 minutes.
(7) Judging of this items will be on the basis of quality of singing only and not on makeup, costumes and actions of the team.

(g)Group Songs (Western):
(1) Only one entry per Department is allowed.
(2) Maximum 6 singers in a group maximum number of accompanists playing instruments shall be three.
(3) The group songs should be taken from English language.
(4) Maximum time allowed for the group song is 10 minutes which does not include setting time. The setting time for a group shall not exceed 3 minutes.
(5) Judging of this items will be on the basis of quality of singing only and not on makeup, costumes and actions of the team.

(h)Folk Orchestra:
(1) Each Department can send only one team.
(2) The team shall consist of up to 9 participants.
(3) The group can consist of all boys or all girls or combined.
(4) The duration of the performance will be a minimum for 8 and a maximum for 10 minutes.
(5) This does not include setting time which shall not be more than 3 minutes.
(6) Up to three professional accompanists are allowed who should be in different dress from the student participants so that they could be easily identified.
(7) The professional accompanists shall sit / stand separately from the participants and shall not lead the team.
(8) The team may present preferably those folk tunes which are recognized as folk tunes of the state.

2. DANCE
(a) Folk / Tribal Dance
(1) Only one entry per Department is allowed.
(2) Maximum 10 participants allowed per team. The team may consist of all boys, all girls or a mixture of both.
(3) The number of accompanists permissible is five.
(4) The dance can be either primitive or a folk dance ( Indian Style) but not a classical one.
(5) Duration of dance should not be more than 10 minutes.
(6) The participating team will be responsible for removal of their sets / properties etc. immediately after the completion of their performance.
(7) Judgment will be based on the basis of Rhythm, Formation, Expression, Costumes, Make-up, Sets on Overall Effect.
(8) Time for sets/ Instruments setting is maximum 5 minutes.

(b) Classical Dance (Indian)
(1) Each Department can send only one entry.
(2) The classical dance can be from any of the approved schools of dance. Such as Kathak, Kathakali, Bharat Natyam, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohinittam, Odissi etc.
(3) Participant will be allowed up to 15 minutes including time for preparation.
Maximum three accompanists are permissible.
(4) Judgment will be based on the qualities like Tal, Technique, Rhythm, Abhinaya or Expression, Costumes, Footwork and general impression etc.

3. LITERARY EVENTS:
(a) Elocution:
(1) Each Department will be represented by one speaker.
(2) Medium of expression will be Tamil or English.
(3) Each speaker will be allowed to speak for maximum five minutes.
(4) Subject / Topic of Elocution will be announced in the Department in-charge meeting.
(5) The performance will be judged in one language.
(6) The item shall be prose or poetry and not song.
(7) The sequence of speakers will be decided by a draw of lots.

(b) Debate:
(1) Each Department will be represented by the two debators, one will speak FOR, While another will speak AGAINST the motion.
(2) Medium of expression will be Tamil or English.
(3) Topic of Debate will be announced 24 hours in advance.
(4) Each debater will be allowed to speak for maximum five minutes.
(5) The competitor from each Institute will speak FOR and AGAINST the motion. Paper reading is not allowed.

(c) Poesy
1. Only one entry per department is allowed.
2. Medium of expression will be Tamil or English.
3. Timing will be one hour.
4. Subject / Topic of Poesy will be announced on the spot.
5. The performance will be judged in one language.
6. Date and Venue will be announced in the department staff in-charge’s meeting.

(d) Treatise
1. Only one entry per department is allowed.
2. Medium of expression will be Tamil or English.
3. Timing will be one hour.
4. Subject / Topic of essay will be announced on the spot.
5. The performance will be judged in one language.
6. Date and Venue will be announced in the department staff in-charge’s meeting.