City Montessori School International Cultural Competition Celesta 2018 : cmseducation.org

Organisation : City Montessori School
Competition Name : Celesta International 2018 Competition
Competition Date : 09 to 12 August 2018
Applicable For : 8 participants from classes IX to XII.
Guidelines : http://www.cmseducation.org/
Home Page : http://www.cmseducation.org
Registration Form : cmseducation.org/celesta/registration.htm

Celesta International 2018 Competition :

‘Celesta International’, a ‘4 day’ ‘Cultural Fiesta’, …
** plays a pivotal role in promoting rich ‘cultural heritage’ of different parts of the Globe.

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** provides a platform for budding artists to showcase their talents, skills and abilities.
** offers an excellent opportunity to children to expand their vistas and broaden their horizons so that they work together to develop a combined global culture.
** aims at preserving our rich culture and tradition by stimulating the minds of children to express, expand the explore the world through a variety of performing Arts such as ‘Music’, ‘Dance’, ‘Drama’ and ‘Painting’ etc.

General Guidelines :
** The team from the participating institution should comprise a maximum of 8 participants from classes IX to XII. The age group of the team members should be between 14 to 18 years.
** The team members should be accompanied by 1 teacher in-charge and 1 teacher accompanist. The team should consist of 8 participants and 2 teachers. The total number of members in the team should not exceed 10.

** For the group events (i.e. Choir, Choreography, Traditional Folk Dance & Orchestra) the team will include minimum 6 student participants else the team would be disqualified for that particular event. The student participating in Art & Painting should not be participating in the Choir competition. Similarly the student participating in 3D Collage should not be participating in Orchestra Competition as these events are to be held simultaneously.

** The teams should arrive in Lucknow by 8th August 2018 positively for registration.
** The introduction of the teams will be held on 9th August 2018.
** It is essential for the team members and leaders to be present until the prize distribution ceremony at the end of the festival.

** The Participants will have to bring their own tape recorders for practice purposes.
** All musical instruments required by the participants will have to be arranged by the teams themselves.
** Air / Rail fares will be borne by the participants / participating institutions. Boarding and Lodging will be provided free of cost.
** To qualify for the Championship Trophy, a team will have to participate in all the events.

Code Of Conduct :
** Students will wear complete school uniform at all times during the competition. Identification badges will be presented to the participants upon arrival. These must be worn on the left breast-pocket at all times.
** Outstation team members (including teachers, team leaders) must be present at the venue at all times.
** No friends or outsiders will be allowed to meet the participants or team leaders until the competition is over.

** Discipline and decorum is to be maintained at all times. Team Leaders will be personally responsible for the conduct of the team members. Any breach of conduct may lead to the disqualification of the team.
** It is not essential for a team to participate in all events. However, once registered for an event, the team is obliged to participate in that event.

Programme Schedule :
8th August 2018, Wednesday :
Arrival of outstation teams
9:00 am : Registration of Local teams
3.00 pm : Registration of out station teams

9th August 2018, Thursday :
10.00 am : Group photograph of the Delegates
12.30 pm : Lunch
1.30 pm : Press Conference
4.30 pm : Inauguration of Celesta 2018
7.30 pm : Dinner at CMS Kanpur Road Branch

10th August 2018, Friday
7:30 am : Breakfast
8.30 am : Prayer Assembly, Edu. Film & Talk on Education
10.00 am : 1) Choir (Stage Event)
: 2) Art & Painting (Non-Stage Event)
1.30 pm : Lunch
2.30 pm : Traditional Folk Dance (Stage Event)
4.30 pm : Tea
7.30 pm : Dinner at CMS Kanpur Road Branch

11th August 2018, Saturday :
7:30 am : Breakfast
8.30 am : Prayer Assembly, Edu. Film & Talk on Education
10.00 am : 1. Orchestra (Stage Event)
: 2. 3D Collage (Non-Stage Event)
1.00 pm : Lunch
1.45 pm : Choreography (Stage Event)
4.30 pm : Tea
5.30 pm : Leisure Time Activities
7.30 pm Dinner at CMS Kanpur Road Branch

12th August 2018, Sunday:
7:30 am : Breakfast
8.30 am : Prayer Assembly, Feedback of the Delegates
1.00 pm : Lunch
2.30 pm : Prize Distribution

Events :
Art & Painting :
Time : 2 hours
Rule :
** Only one participant will be allowed.
** The participant is supposed to bring his own material and colours.
** The paper and the topic will be published very soon on the website.

3D Collage :
Time : 3 hours
Rule :
** Maximum 2 participant will be allowed.
** The participant is supposed to bring his own material and colours.
** The paper and the topic will be given on the spot.

Choreography :
Time : 6 minutes
Topic : Unity in Diversity
Rule :
** The team will be allowed a minimum of 6 participants.
** Pre-recorded instrumental music is allowed.
** Lyrics based songs are not allowed. (However the use of alaap and shlokas is allowed.)
** Judging of the event will be based on interpretation of the topic, music, appeal and presentation.

Traditional Folk Dance :
Time : 5 minutes
Rule :
** The team will be allowed a minimum of 6 participants.
** Commercial songs are not allowed.
** Pre-recorded songs & music will be allowed.
** Judging of the event will be based on the costumes, synchronization, appeal and presentation.

Orchestra :
Time : 5 minutes
Rule :
** The team will be allowed a minimum of six participants
** Commercial songs or tunes are not allowed.
** Judging of the event will be based on synchronisation, melody and appeal.
** All musical instruments required by the participants will have to be arranged by the teams themselves.

Choir :
Time : 6 minutes
Topic : Peace, Universal Brotherhood, Patriotism
Rule :
** The team will be allowed a minimum number of 6 participants.
** No commercial songs and pre-recorded music will be allowed.
** The song may be in any language.
** The name of lyricist should be submitted with the lyrics.
** The lyrics will have to be submitted in triplicate at the time of registration.
** Not more than 3 accompanists are allowed who have to be a part of the 10 member team.

Contact Address :
City Montessori School,
Aliganj Campus I,
Sector ‘O’, Aliganj, Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh, India