KB Handbook 2006 - Mississippi Baptist Convention Board...PIANO The Baptist Hymnal, 1991 Edition The...

General Information .......................................................................................................................... Page 1Copyright ............................................................................................................................................... Objectives............................................................................................................................................... Page 2Area Keyboard Festivals.................................................................................................................... Page 3PIANO

Category I .................................................................................................................................... Page 4Category I-A ................................................................................................................................ Page 4Category II ................................................................................................................................... Page 4Category II-A ............................................................................................................................... Page 4Category III .................................................................................................................................. Page 4Category IV............................................................................................................................ Pages 5-6

ORGANBasic ............................................................................................................................................... Page 7Advanced............................................................................................................................... Pages 7-8

Criteria for Adjudication & State Keyboard News.................................................................. Page 9Scholarship Information ................................................................................................................ Page 10Piano Registration Form ................................................................................................................ Page 11Organ Registration Form............................................................................................................... Page 13

HISTORY OF KEYBOARD FESTIVALS TABLE OF CONTENTS

This year marks the 75th Anniversary to the Church Music Department of theMississippi Baptist Convention Board.

In 1935, B. B. McKinney, the author of so many well-loved hymns, was employed asmusic editor of the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville. He served there until1941, when the Department of Church Music was established by the MississippiBoard and he was named as Secretary. Soon after, other states would begin to orga-nize and make plans toward establishing a State Music Department.

Arkansas would be the first and would immediately employ Ruth Nininger, who hadalready established a model for state sponsored festivals and music training events forall ages. Oklahoma was second. Mississippi would follow soon after. B. B. McKinneyand others have played a huge role in the establishment of this position. He actuallywrote an article in The Baptist Record, news journal of the Mississippi BaptistConvention Board, and outlined a job description for the role of a State MusicSecretary.

The first director of the state’s newly formed Church Music Department was intro-duced in The Baptist Record on September 6, 1945, as Luther Harrison. In 1946, hisdetailed report of highlights included 200 participants in the “hymn playing competi-tion.”

After the automobile accident and passing of Luther Harrison, W. C. Morgan wouldtake up the mantle of the leader of the Church Music Department and would report in1949 that in the “hymn playing competition” 48 children across the state of Mississippiwould play before the Convention on December 30, and all make Superior. By 1950,this number would triple and in 1959 would proclaim 425 students. In the 70’s throughthe 90’s under Director Dan C. Hall and Consultant Dot Pray’s leadership, these num-bers would continually increase. To date, the eleven keyboard festivals held statewideboast an average of 850 students in grades K-12.

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Registration DueMonday, December 9, 2019

Please register early!

No registration changes of the following after January 7, 20201. Area Festival attending2. Category3. Selection(s) to be presented

REGISTRATION

All participants are registered through the Church Music Department. No registration is accepted atfestival locations. A student may register for a festival other than the area in which they live,but must attend the festival where they are registered. Registration fee is $10 for each participantand is nonrefundable. It is very helpful if the requested information on the registration forms is pro-vided by the teacher(s). Send all registration forms at the same time with one check or money orderfor the fees to: Wyndy South, Church Music Department, MBCB, P.O. Box 530, Jackson, MS 39205-0530.

Registration forms are on pages 11 and 13 and may be duplicated. Additional forms may beobtained on our website www.mbcb.org. All repertoire questions should be directed to WyndySouth by December 9, 2019. If you need answers to questions concerning the keyboard festivals,contact the festival leader in your area or Wyndy South, keyboard contract consultant, festivals coordi-nator, Church Music Department, same address as above. Inquiries by phone: 601-292-3272 orE-mail: [email protected].

PARTICIPANTS

Students in grades K5-12

Piano: Guidelines & requirements on pages 4, 5, 6

Category IBeginning students grades K5-3

Category I-ABeginning students grades 4 and above

Categories II, II-AGrades 1-12

Category IIIGrades 4-12

Category IVDesigned for students in grades 10, 11, 12

GUESTS

Parents, teachers, and friends are invited andencouraged to attend. They are the congregation forsinging as the students play, where applicable.

Organ: Guidelines & requirements on pages 7 & 8

BasicGrades 5-12

AdvancedDesigned for students in grades 10, 11, 12

Participants remain until the conclusion of their cate-gory when adjudication sheets and certificates are pre-sented. Adjudication sheets and certificates will notbe given prior to that time.

Since categories are not progressive, participants may continue in the same category until the teacher feels they are ready for advancement.

If using any other hymnal (including any other Baptist Hymnal), please indicate your hymnal nameand include the number in the box marked OTHER HYMNAL, on the registration form.

PIANOThe Baptist Hymnal, 1991 Edition

The Baptist Hymnal, Simplified Edition, 1991For Categories II, IIA ONLY

(Item# 001087019)Baptist Hymnal, 2008Worship Hymnal, 2008

ORGANThe Baptist Hymnal, 1991,--- Organ Edition

Baptist Hymnal, 2008Worship Hymnal, 2008

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THE KEYBOARD FESTIVALS …

The Keyboard Festivals are planned by the keyboard contract consultant, and the director of the Church MusicDepartment, MBCB. Throughout the state, they are ably assisted by ministers of music, local pianists, organists,and music teachers. It is our desire that the preparation for these festivals, with the challenge and inspiration ofparticipating in them, will assist Mississippi Baptists in establishing, enlarging and improving the music ministryof their churches.

Please call on us when we can be “at your service.” May God bless you as you seek to serve His people by“Sharing the Song of Jesus” through the ministry of church music.

Wyndy SouthContract Consultant, KeyboardChurch Music DepartmentMississippi Baptist Convention Board

SPIRITUALLY …U to lead young people to a more meaningful relationship

with the Lord through the playing of sacred music

U to challenge young people to share their faith through music

MUSICALLY …U to encourage the use of keyboard music that is worthy and acceptable

for the worship and praise of Christ

U to challenge individuals to set goals for greater accomplishments

U to offer opportunities for hearing others at the keyboard instruments

U to encourage keyboard instructors to teach hymn playing

GENERALLY …U to acquaint our Baptist churches with potential for enlisting young people to develop

and use their talents in the ministry of the local church

U to encourage greater participation in the associational and state music ministry

Free permission has been granted to duplicate up to two copies of selections from PEDALPOINT; Piano/OrganSupplements of The Baptist Hymnal, 1991 Ed.; or Collections from Broadman Press, Van Ness Press, Inc.,McKinney Music, Inc., Church Street Press, Convention Press, or LifeWay Publications. This permission does notcover Genevox. A selection owned by a publisher OTHER THAN the above mentioned publishers may beincluded in the collections, for ex. compilations. They CANNOT be duplicated without permission of theOTHER publisher. Please use the copyright acknowledgment as it appears on the music and add, “USED BYPERMISSION.” Participants must play from PUBLISHEDmusic. If music other than these publishers is selected, per-mission must be granted by the publisher to make copies. Be sure to prepare early for these requests. Somecompanies will accept e-mailed or faxed requests.

WHEN MUSIC IS COPIED WITHOUT PERMISSION from the copyright owner, THE COPIER IS SUBJECTTO PROSECUTION BY LAW.

It is suggested that you choose selections from publications that permission to copy has been granted.Suggestions are listed for Categories III and IV Piano, and Advanced Organ.

Note: When you purchase an individual arrangement on-line and print it, this constitutes a legal copy. Pleasebe sure the exclusive use phrase is visible on your printed page, and you have included the cover page.

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N. Greenwood BC,Greenwood

FBCSenatobia

FBC,Meridian

FBC,McComb

FBC,Pascagoula

1FBC,

Grenada

Calvary BC,Tupelo

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FBC, Jackson

5Petal Harvey BC,

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FBC, Laurel

AREA LOCATION FESTIVAL LEADER PHONE

C-Church, O-Office

Thursday, January 30, 2020 – 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Area 2 Calvary BC, 501 W. Main St., Tupelo 38804 Jeff Chamblee C-662-842-3338

Area 2 FBC, 106 E. Lampkin St., Starkville 39759 Tom Jenkins C-662-323-5633

Area 3 FBC, 431 N. State St., Jackson 39201 Wyndy South O-601-292-3272

Area 4 FBC, 701 26th Avenue, Meridian 39301 David Bishop C-601-484-4600

Area 5 Main Street BC, 11 Main Street Blvd., Hattiesburg 39402 J.R. Walley C-601-296-8000

Area 5 FBC, 1108 Robb St., Summit 39666 Bradley White C-601-276-2396

Area 5 FBC, 902 Live Oak Ave, Pascagoula 39567 John White C-228-762-2343

Area 5 FBC, 607 W. 5th St., Laurel 39442 Marilyn Huff H-601-763-8731

Friday, January 31, 2020 – 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Area 1 FBC, 317 Ward St., Senatobia 38668 Randy Chappell C-662-562-8503

Saturday, February 1, 2020 – 9:30 a.m.-noon

Area 1 FBC, 450 Faith Dr., Grenada 38901 Andy Cummings C-662-226-3661

Area 1 North Greenwood BC, 615 Grand Blvd., Patricia Ethridge C-662-453-2801Greenwood 38930

PIANO AND ORGAN TEACHERSNote the following...

Please plan now to have your students in K-5through 12th grades registered for the January2020 Area Keyboard Festivals by Monday,December 9, 2019. Send all registrations and onecheck for total to Wyndy South, Church MusicDepartment, MBCB, P.O. Box 530, Jackson, MS39205.

Registration fee is $10 per participant. Make checkspayable to MBCB or Mississippi Baptist ConventionBoard. Registration is nonrefundable. Please regis-ter early.

FBC,FBC,Starkville

Main Street BC,Hattiesburg

Petal Harvey BC,PetalFBC,

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CATEGORY I Beginning piano students in grades K5, 1, 2, & 3 These students are not ready to play from a hymnal (seesources, page 1). Participants will play an easy, short,hymn tune arrangement FROM MEMORY from one ofthe suggested resources below, or similar book. Pleasehave participant provide music for the judge.(See copyright notice at the bottom of page 2.)

CATEGORY I-A Older beginning piano students grades 4 and aboveThese students are not ready to play from a hymnal (seesources, page 1). Participants will play an easy, short,hymn tune arrangement FROM MEMORY from one of thesuggested resources below, or similar book. Please haveparticipant provide music for the judge.(See copyright notice at the bottom of page 2.)

SUGGESTED RESOURCES FOR CATEGORIES I AND I-A:• Alfred’s Basic Piano Course Hymnbook Complete, Levels 1-3• Easy Hymns and Spirituals, Bk. 2, Arr. Mier, ALFRED 00-18127*• Hymns & Holidays, Music in Me Series, Hal Leonard (Word)

Levels 1-3• Hymn Favorites: Bastien Piano Library, Primer, Level 1, Level 2

(Neil A. Kjos Music Co.)• Hymn Primer, arr. Schaum, Alfred, 44-0930*• The Piano Student’s Hymnal; arr. Kowalchyk/Lancaster, ALFRED;

Item #00-18114; upc 038081166742• Play Hymns, Bk. 1; arr. Bober/Vandall; ALFRED; Elem. - Late

Elem.; 00-37117*• Play Hymns, Bk. 2; arr. Bober/Vandall; ALFRED; Elem. - Late

Elem.; 00-37118* • Play Hymns, Bk. 3; arr. Bober/Vandall; ALFRED; Elem. - Late

Elem.; 00-37119*• Play Praise: Most Requested, Bk. 3, ALFRED, 00-23255*• Play Praise: Most Requested, Bk. 4, ALFRED, 00-28406*

*contains Federal Festival selections 2016-2020 for Hymnevent. See www.alfred.com/Browse/Categories.aspx forapproved pieces within a collection.

CATEGORY IIStudents in grades 1-12 who are ready to play from ahymnal (see sources page 1). If a hymnal is used otherthan one of those listed, the participant must provide ahymnal for the judge. Hymns in this category are notmemorized. After selecting a hymn (in advance), thestudent should be prepared to:• Play the entire hymn through once, • without introduction, AS WRITTEN• not from memory• Pedal is optional.There is NO singing or directing in Category II.

CATEGORY II-AStudents in grades 1-12 who are ready to play from a hymnal (see sources, page 1). If a hymnal is used otherthan one of those listed, the participant must provide ahymnal for both the judge and the group leader. Teachers:please practice conducting and singing the hymn while thestudent plays. Also, have the student prepared to explaintheir introduction to the group leader before beginning.Hymns in this category are not memorized. After selectinga hymn (in advance), the student should be prepared to:• Play the hymn through once with no singing or directing• as written, without an introduction and with the pedal

Pause just a second, THEN• play an appropriate introduction (that has been

previously explained to the group leader) • play the entire first stanza again • following a music director, as the congregation sings• with the pedal

CATEGORY IIIGrades 4-12 (Simplified Hymnals ARE NOT an acceptable source for this category)This is for students who are playing from a hymnal (seesources, page 1). If a hymnal is used other than one ofthose listed, the participant must provide a hymnal forboth the judge and the group leader.It is suggested that the teachers practice conducting thehymn and singing while the student plays.The participant should be prepared to explain their intro-duction to the group leader before beginning. Hymnsand arrangements in this category are not memorized.(Be sure to fill in the name of the arranger on the registra-tion form.) After selecting a hymn (in advance), the stu-dent should be prepared to:

• Play hymn as written through one time• with an introduction (see above)• with the pedal• following a music director as the congregation sings• Optional – May include additions (improvisation)

appropriate to the character of the hymn

Following the hymn portion of this category, the partici-pant will play a 3-4 minute arrangement of the samehymn (not memorized). Measures are numbered begin-ning with the first measure. ANY part of a measure countsas a full measure when numbering. Editing is allowed, ifclearly marked. Repeats are not necessary (except for D.C.al fine) and should be clearly marked out if student is nottaking them. Adjust measure numbers as needed. Playfrom published music. No medleys. The student may playhis/her own arrangement, or a non-published arrange-ment. Music must be provided for the judge. The partici-pant may have a page turner.

SUGGESTED RESOURCES FOR CATEGORY III

• Keyboard Worship and Praise, subscription series,www.lorenz.com/susbcription.aspx or call toll free:1-800-444-1144.

• Pedalpoint - to order visit: www.lifeway.com or write LifeWayChurch Resources Customer Service, One LifeWay Plaza,Nashville, TN 37234-0113

• Simply Christmas; arr. Jerry Ray; Early Intermediate; ALFRED; Item 00-1188

• Hymn Expressions; Ron Mallory; Moderately Easy; LORENZ;70/2198 SF

• Oh, How Joyfully; arr. Cindy Berry; Intermediate; LILLENAS;9780787767594

• +Preludes for Worship; arr. Tornquist; Late Intermed.-Early Adv.;ALFRED; Item 00-47754

• +Offertories for Worship; arr. Tornquist; Late Intermed.-Early Adv.;ALFRED; Item 00-47755

• +Postludes for Worship; arr. Tornquist; Late Intermed.-Early Adv.;ALFRED; Item 00-47756

• Blessed Redeemer; arr. Pethel; Moderately Easy; LORENZ;70/2156L

• A Trusting Heart; arr. Marianne Kim; Intermediate; LORENZ;70/2157L

• Play Praise Most Requested Bk. 5; Gerou/Labenske; LateIntermed.; ALFRED; Item 00-28407

• Mark Hayes Christian Miniatures; arr. Hayes; Intermediate;LORENZ; 70/2201L

+ These three books may be purchased as a set for considerably less

Note: Sample pages are available to view/print from thesepublishers and listening tracks for some titles are alsoavailable. Digital downloads are available for select titles.Remember Lorenz distributes titles for Lillenas andSoundForth.

https://www.lorenz.com/https://www.alfred.com/

The keyboard festival is not a competition.PARTICIPANTS MAY PLAY PIANO BEFORE PLAYING FOR ADJUDICATION! (NOTE: K-5 may only participate in Category I)

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CATEGORY IV (Simplified Hymnals NOT an acceptable source for this category)This category is designed for participants in grades 10-12who are playing from The Baptist Hymnal, 1991 edition (orother hymnal). Should a student choose to play fromanother hymnal, they must provide a hymnal for both thegroup leader and the judge. Only superior ratings areacknowledged on the certificate. Guidelines are below.Students below the 9th grade will not be admitted inthis category.

Every year that a 10th through 12th grade student partici-pates, the following must be completed:1. The accompanying of a hymn (of the student’s choos-

ing in advance) following a director as the congrega-tion sings. Discussed in Section One.

2. The playing of an arrangement of the same hymn (4-minute time limit). Discussed in Section Two.

3. The playing of a piece from standard piano literature (no arrangements or transcriptions). Discussed in Section Three.

4. The playing of a proficiency. Discussed in Section Four.

An important word to those who are in 9th grade:These students may participate, but are not encouragedto do so. You must follow the above guidelines with theexception of #4. A proficiency is not required.

SECTION ONE – HYMN ACCOMPANIMENTThis is required each year of participation in Category IV. It issuggested that teachers practice conducting the hymn whilethe student plays. The participant should be prepared toexplain their introduction to the group leader before begin-ning. Hymns in this category are not memorized. Afterselecting a hymn (in advance), the participant should prepareto:

• Play the first stanza with music AS WRITTENwith anappropriate introduction

• Use the pedal• Follow a music director as the congregation sings

OPTIONAL: The hymn accompaniment may includeadditions (improvisation) appropriate to the characterof the hymn.

SECTION TWO – HYMN ARRANGEMENTRequired each year of participation in Category IV. This isa short (4-minute time limit) arrangement of the samehymn used for accompaniment described in section one.Editing is allowed if clearly marked. See resource list.

The participant should:• PLAY a short, non-memorized published piano hymn

arrangement of the SAME hymn. NO MEDLEYS.• PROVIDE music for the judge. See Copyright notice,

page 2.• NUMBER measures beginning with the first measure.

Any part of a measure counts as a full measure whennumbering.

Participant may have a page turner. Non-publishedarrangements, or one’s own arrangement may beplayed. Music must be provided for the judge ineither case. Adjust measure numbers as needed ifpiece has been edited.

SUGGESTED HYMN ARRANGEMENT RESOURCES FORCATEGORY IV:• Keyboard Worship and Praise, subscription series,

www.lorenz.com/susbcription.aspx or call toll free:1-800-444-1144.

• Pedalpoint - to order visit: www.lifeway.com or writeLifeWay Church Resources Customer Service, One LifeWayPlaza, Nashville, TN 37234-0113

• A Call to Heaven; arr. Melody Bober; Late Intermed. – EarlyAdv.; ALFRED; Item 00-47848

• Mark Hayes Christian Miniatures; arr. Hayes; Intermediate;LORENZ; 70/2201L

• Jazz Inspiration Hymns; Arr. Gary Norian; Mod. Adv.;LORENZ; 70/2187L

• In Thee I Rejoice; arr. Gina Sprunger; Moderately Advanced;LORENZ; 70/2199SF

• Hymns for a Raney Sunday; Arr. Joel Raney; Mod. Adv.; LILLENAS; 9780787767624

• To God Alone Be Glory; arr. Stephen Nielsen; Advanced;LORENZ; 70/1980L

• Sacred Rhapsody; arr. Larry Shackley; Advanced; LORENZ;70/2100L

• Sacred Favorites, arr. Kenon D. Renfrow; Advanced;ALFRED; Item: 270199

SECTION THREE – SELECTION FROM TRADITIONAL PIANO LITERATURERequired each year of participation in Category IV. Pleaseuse the following list as a guideline to make yourselection. There is a 4-minute time limit. The student shouldprepare to:• PLAY a short selection from traditional piano

literature. Original works by composers, no transcriptions or arrangements.Do not take repeatsexcept D.C. al fine.

• PLAY this piece from MEMORY• PROVIDE music for the judge • NUMBER the measures beginning with the first

measure

SUGGESTIONS FOR PIANO LITERATURE:Use one of these or a piece of similar level, and length. Please do not use graded piano teaching repertoire.• Any two part or three part Invention by Bach• Arabesque No. 1 or 2; Mazurka by Debussy• Czardas, MacDowell, Op. 24, No. 4• Elegie, Opus 3, 1892, Rachmaninoff• Nocturne, No. 1 in B, Opus 32, Chopin• Nocturne, No. 1 in f minor, Opus 55, Chopin• Prelude in C (BWV 943) or Prelude in c minor (BWV 934)

J. S. Bach• Soaring, Schumann• Solfeggietto, C. P. E. Bach• Sonata in e minor, D. 566 (1817)• Sonata Opus 10, No. 2, 3rd movement, Beethoven (no

repeats)• Three Preludes, No. 1, Gershwin

The keyboard festival is not a competition. PARTICIPANTS MAY PLAY PIANO BEFORE PLAYING FOR ADJUDICATION!

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SECTION IV – PROFICIENCIES If you are in the 10th through 12th grade and are partic-ipating in Category IV, it is necessary for you to completea proficiency each year so that you will have completedall three proficiencies by the 12th grade. You must register for a different proficiency each year.When asuperior rating is achieved on a proficiency, you havecompleted it, and it is not repeated. You must pass allthree proficiencies with a superior rating in order to beeligible for the college scholarship. If you have complet-ed all of your proficiencies with a superior rating beforeyour 12th grade, it is not necessary to register for one.Please call the festivals coordinator if you are unsure ofyour proficiency completion status. (Contact informa-tion, Page 1)

Sight-reading Proficiency: If you choose this proficiency,you must be prepared to do the following: 1. Sight-read a hymn.2. Sight-read a choral anthem that has been selected

by the festival coordinator. You must be preparedto play the vocal parts OR the accompaniment.There will be NO singing or directing. The judgewill decide which you will play, and how much ofthe anthem you will play.

3. You may have a page turner, no one else mayaccompany you to the proficiency room.

Accompanying Proficiency: If you choose this proficiency,you must be prepared to do the following:• Play the accompaniment of an anthem (title

below) while a music director leads. NO SINGING. • Be prepared to play vocal parts or accompani-

ment.

You may have a page turner. No one else may accom-pany you to the proficiency room.

The judge will not only determine the amount of thisanthem that you will play, but also whether you willplay the vocal parts or accompaniment. Be preparedto start and/or end anywhere in this piece.

This is a piece that you have prepared ahead of thefestival. Please bring your own music with you to thefestival. It is helpful if you cut apart the anthem andplace it in a 3-ring notebook. The judge and groupleader are provided music by the keyboard festivalcoordinator.

Please call the Church Music Office to order theanthem below. In Jackson, you may call 601-292-3272 or 601-292-3267 or statewide call 1-800-748-1651, ext. 272 or 267. Please provide your name,mailing address, and the quantity that you will need.THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS ANTHEM.

Jesus Died My Soul to Save, Word Music: arr. Mauldin; 0-80689-99727-3.

The keyboard festival is not a competition.PIANO CATEGORY• IV

1. The participant selects one of the hymns below and prepares it in advance. It is played as it is written.Play the first stanza of the selected hymn, play a short appropriate modulation to the new key, then playthe first stanza again maintaining the four-part harmony in the new key. Be prepared to modulate eachhymn up and down. The judges will determine which of the two you will play.

2. DO NOT WRITE OUT THE NEW HYMN AND BRING IT TO PLAY AT THE FESTIVAL. This proficiency is notto test your notation ability. It is to evaluate your ability to modulate and transpose. You must play amodulation to the new key.

HYMNS FOR MODULATION-TRANSPOSITION

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Hymn No. Hymn Name Original Key New Key Choices

(1991) Hymn I 469 Revive Us Again G F, Ab

(1991) Hymn II 364 Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine D C, Eb

(2008) Hymn III 587 Take Time to Be Holy F Eb, G

(2008) Hymn IV 435 Just As I Am C Bb, D


BASIC ORGANPlay from The Baptist Hymnal, 1991 Edition or The Baptist HymnalOrgan Edition, 1991. If another hymnal is used, participant mustprovide a hymnal for the judge and the group leader. The partici-pant should be prepared to explain their introduction to thegroup leader before beginning. Suggested: Teachers please prac-tice conducting the hymn while student plays.

Students in grades 5-12 may register for Basic Organ.

After the participant has chosen a hymn in advance to play,he/she should prepare to do the following: 1. Play the first stanza, NOT from memory, with Soprano, Alto,

Tenor vocal part on a manual, and Bass vocal part on pedals.THEN…

2. Play the same hymn• WITH an appropriate introduction• WITH voicing as listed above• FOLLOWING a music director as the congregation sings

ADVANCED ORGANThis category is designed for participants in grades 10through 12, who are playing from a hymnal. (See sources,Page 1) Should a student choose to play from anotherhymnal, they must provide a hymnal for both the groupleader and the judge. Guidelines are below. Only Superiorratings are acknowledged on the certificate. Studentsbelow 9th grade will not be admitted to this category.

Every year that a student in grades 10 through 12 participates,the following must be completed: 1. The accompanying of a hymn (of the student’s choos-

ing) following a director as the congregation sings.Discussed in Section One.

2. The playing of an arrangement of the same hymn (4-minute time limit). NO MEDLEYS. See resource list.Discussed in Section Two.

3. The playing of a piece from standard organ litera-ture (no arrangements or transcriptions). Discussed in Section Three.

4. The playing of a proficiency. Discussed in Section Four.

An important word to those who are in 9th grade:These students may participate, but are not encouragedto do so. You must follow the above guidelines with theexception of #4. A proficiency is not required.

SECTION ONE – HYMN ACCOMPANIMENTThis is required each year of participation in AdvancedOrgan. It is suggested that the teachers practice conduct-ing the hymn while the student plays. In this category,hymns are not memorized. The participant should be pre-pared to explain their introduction to the group leaderbefore beginning. After selecting the hymn (in advance),the participant should prepare to:• Play the first stanza with an appropriate introduction.• Use the pedals.• Follow a music director as the congregation sings.

The student may use a published free accompaniment.Music must be provided for the judge (supplements tothe Baptist hymnal, 1991 ed., see resource list).

SECTION TWO – HYMN ARRANGEMENTRequired each year of participation in Advanced Organ.This is a short (4-minute time limit) arrangement of thesame hymn used for accompaniment described inSection One. Editing is allowed if clearly marked. The par-ticipant should:• PLAY a short, non-memorized, published hymn

arrangement for organ. See Resource List.• PROVIDE music for the judge.• NUMBER measures consecutively, beginning

with first measure. Any part of a measure counts as afull measure when numbering.

Participant may have a page turner. Non-publishedarrangements, or one’s own arrangements may beplayed. In either case, music must be provided for thejudge. NO MEDLEYS.

SUGGESTED HYMN ARRANGEMENT RESOURCES FORADVANCED ORGAN:• Pedalpoint - to order visit: www.lifeway.com or write

LifeWay Church Resources Customer Service, OneLifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234-0113

• Christmas Praises Unending; arr. Jason W. Krug; Easy; 2-staff; LORENZ; 70/2188L

• Mark Hayes Miniatures for Organ; arr. Hayes/Gaspard;Mod. Easy, 2-staff; LORENZ; 70/2193L

• Tidings of Joy; arr. McDonald; Moderately Advanced; 3-staff; LILLENAS; 9780787767617

• Be Thou My Vision, arr. Larson; Moderately Easy; 2-staff;LORENZ; 70/2108L

• Sunday Jubilation; arr. Jason D. Payne; ModeratelyAdvanced; 3-staff; LORENZ; 70/2111L

• Tune My Heart; arr. David Kidwell; Intermediate; 3-staff;LORENZ; 70/2140L

SECTION THREE – SELECTION FROM TRADITIONAL ORGAN LITERATURERequired each year of participation in AdvancedOrgan. Please use the list on the next page as aguideline to make your selection. There is a 4-minutetime limit. The student should:• PLAY a short non-memorized selection from tradi-

tional organ literature.• PROVIDE music for the judge.• NUMBER the measures beginning with the first mea-

sure.

The participant may have a page turner. Please use orig-inal works by composers, no transcriptions orarrangements.Do not take repeats except D.C. al fine.Suggested resources can be found on page 8.

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SUGGESTED RESOURCES FOR TRADITIONAL ORGAN LITERATURE:Please choose from the list below or use a piece of simi-lar difficulty from other organ literature.• Eleven Choral Preludes, Brahms• Any Bach organ chorale from the Orgelbuchlein, Great

18, or Schubler• Preludes and Fugues, Bach• Seventy-nine Chorales, Dupre• Organ Book, Jean Langlais• 24 Pieces in Free Style, Louis Vierne• A movement from a Mendelssohn Organ Sonata

SECTION IV – PROFICIENCIESIf you are in the 10th through 12th grade and are par-ticipating in Advanced Organ, you must complete aproficiency each year so that you will have completedall three proficiencies by the 12th grade. You must reg-ister for a different proficiency each year.When asuperior rating is achieved on a proficiency, you havecompleted it. You must pass all three proficiencies witha superior rating in order to be eligible for the collegescholarship (see page 10 for other scholarship eligibilityrequirements). If you have completed all of your profi-ciencies with a superior rating before your 12th grade,it is not necessary to register for one. Please call the fes-tivals coordinator if you are unsure of your proficiencycompletion status. (Contact information, Page 1)

Sight-reading Proficiency: If you choose this proficiency,you must be prepared to do the following:1. Sight-read a hymn. Be prepared to use your pedal.2. Sight-read a choral anthem that has been

selected by the festival coordinator. Pedal will be usedon accompaniment.

3.You must be prepared to play the vocal parts or theaccompaniment. There will be NO singing or direct-ing. The judge will select which you will play andhow much of the anthem you will play.

The participant may have a page turner. No one elsemay accompany you to the proficiency room.

Accompanying Proficiency: If you choose this proficiency,you must be prepared to do the following:• Play the accompaniment of an anthem (title

below) while a music director leads. NO SINGING.• Be prepared to play vocal parts or accompani-

ment.

You may have a page turner. No one else may accom-pany you to the proficiency room.

The judge will not only determine the amount of thisanthem that you will play, but also whether you willplay the vocal parts or accompaniment. Be preparedto start and/or end anywhere in this piece.

This is a piece that you have prepared ahead of thefestival. Please bring your own music with you to thefestival. It is helpful if you cut apart the anthem andplace it in a 3-ring notebook. The judge and groupleader are provided music by the keyboard festivalcoordinator.

Please call the Church Music Office to order theanthem below. In Jackson, you may call 601-292-3272 or 601-292-3267 or statewide call 1-800-748-1651, ext. 272 or 267. Please provide your name,mailing address, and the quantity that you will need.THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS ANTHEM.

Jesus Died My Soul to Save, Word Music; arr. Mauldin,0-80689-99727-3

The keyboard festival is not a competition.ORGAN CATEGORY

1. The participant selects one of the hymns below and prepares it in advance. It is played as it is written.Play the first stanza of the selected hymn, play a short appropriate modulation to the new key, then playthe first stanza again maintaining the four-part harmony in the new key. Be prepared to modulate eachhymn up and down. The judges will determine which of the two you will play.

2. DO NOT WRITE OUT THE NEW HYMN AND BRING IT TO PLAY AT THE FESTIVAL. This proficiency is notto test your notation ability. It is to evaluate your ability to modulate and transpose. You must play amodulation to the new key.

HYMNS FOR MODULATION-TRANSPOSITION

MODULATION-TRANSPOSITION PROFICIENCY

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Hymn No. Hymn Name Original Key New Key Choices

(1991) Hymn I 469 Revive Us Again G F, Ab

(1991) Hymn II 364 Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine D C, Eb

(2008) Hymn III 587 Take Time to Be Holy F Eb, G

(2008) Hymn IV 435 Just As I Am C Bb, D


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STATE KEYBOARD FESTIVAL NEWSEffective 2020, the State Keyboard Festival will be reformatted in the following way:

The adjudication in the Area Festivals for Category IV Piano and Advanced Organ will now counttoward their eligibility for the college scholarships. Completion of the proficiencies with scores of superior (8 or above) will also count as completed and be taken into account when they are seniors and wish to apply for the scholarships.

In order to apply for the college scholarships, a student still must:

1) be a senior,

2) have completed all three proficiencies with a superior score (8 or above),*

3) have presented in the three areas (hymn accompaniment, arrangement, traditional selection each year of participation,

4) apply for the scholarship of their choice (see page 10 for these opportunities)

*It is highly suggested that the participant complete one proficiency per year (10th-12th grade) in addition to the other three areas (see #3 above) in order to have time to properly prepare for the require-ments for these categories.

ACCURACY• Time Values (as written)

• Correct Notes (as written)

INTERPRETATION• Tempo (appropriate for hymn text)

• Tempo (as printed on the music for standard

piano/organ literature)

• Dynamics• Phrasing

PEDAL (PIANO)• Legato• Clear• Well Timed

RHYTHM• Accuracy (played exactly as written)

• Steady beat

ACCOMPANYINGCONGREGATIONAL SINGING• Appropriate, Clear introduction• Tempo (appropriate to character of the

hymn)

• Skill at following the music direc-tor

• Dynamic level

POISE AND POSTURE• Bench position• Posture of participant at thepiano/organ

TECHNIQUE• Fluency• Touch• Tone• Hand Position• Fingering

REGISTRATION (ORGAN)• Suitable to period or style of selec-tion (Traditional organ literature selection)

• Appropriate to character of hymn

MANUAL AND PEDALTECHNIQUE (ORGAN)• Manuals – fingering

(substitution and sliding)

• Manuals and Pedals –Articulation (clear enunciation in playing attack and release)

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Category IV - PIANO OR ADVANCED ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

There are two opportunities available to seniors who have completed all the criteria outlined onpages 5-6 for piano and pages 7-8 for Advanced Organ of Category IV.

Any senior who has completed all the requirements and scores with a Superior (8 or above), is wel-come to notify Wyndy South (information found at bottom of this page) with their intent to acceptthe college scholarship. A major or minor in piano or organ is not necessary in order to qualify toreceive this college scholarship. However, you must take piano or organ the first semester that youare enrolled at the college of your choice in order to be awarded this scholarship.

This award is a one-time check for $200 from the Church Music Department to the school of yourchoice in Mississippi. Only Baptist colleges/universities are set up to match this scholarship. The stu-dent’s home church is encouraged to also match the scholarship if possible. Any student wishing tohave a letter or email sent to their church need to provide the Church’s contact information toWyndy South.

Seniors who intend to further their studies and major in music with a keyboard emphasis are encour-aged to apply for the Ralph M. Taylor Keyboard Scholarship. This scholarship may be used at theschool of their choice in Mississippi. If interested, the qualifying senior must email or write to WyndySouth and request this application and information. In the correspondence, the senior must declaretheir intent to attend and provide the College’s contact information, and their emphasis of study as aMusic Major. Reminder: THIS IS A KEYBOARD SCHOLARSHIP ONLY.

Direct any further questions to Wyndy South, Festival Coordinator, Church Music Department, MBCBat [email protected] or by calling 601-292-3272.


(Please use separate form for each participant. Please send complete form. This form may be duplicated.)PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.

FESTIVAL LOCATION: CHURCH CITY FESTIVAL DATE

PARTICIPANT'S NAME: FIRST NAME LAST NAME GENDER (M/F) PARTICIPANT’S PHONE

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CONTACT E-MAIL (OPTIONAL)

GRADE IN SCHOOL PIANO TRAINING: YRS. MONTHS

PARTICIPANT'S CHURCH CITY ASSOCIATION (IF APPLICABLE)

MINISTER OF MUSIC

PIANO TEACHER PIANO TEACHER’S PHONE

PIANO TEACHER’S ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP TEACHER’S E-MAIL ADDRESS

Place hymn number in appropriate box for hymnal in categories II-IV.

CATEGORY HYMN TITLE

q I

q I-A

q II

q II-A

q III

Category IV:

q Hymn Title:

q Arranger of Hymn Arrangement:

q Selection from traditional piano literature:

Composer:

CATEGORY IV: PROFICIENCY AREAS (Please indicate area(s) of participation.)

q Sight-Reading q Accompanying: Jesus Died My Soul to Save, Word Music, arr. Mauldin 0-80689-99727-3

q Modulation-Transposition — The hymns are listed from both 1991 edition of THE BAPTIST HYMNAL and

Baptist Hymnal 2008.

Please indicate your choice by placing a check in the box below.

q 1991 Hymn I, Revive Us Again; No. 469 in G Major

q 1991 Hymn II, Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine; No. 364 in D Major

q 2008 Hymn III, Take Time to Be Holy; No. 587 in F Major

q 2008 Hymn IV, Just As I Am; No. 435 in C Major

Please make checks payable to: MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST CONVENTION BOARD. Enclose $10 registration fee for eachparticipant and mail to: WYNDY SOUTH, CHURCH MUSIC DEPARTMENT • P.O. BOX 530, JACKSON, MS 39205-0530by MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019. Registration fee is nonrefundable. Please register early.

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(Please use separate form for each participant. Please send complete form. This form may be duplicated.)PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.

FESTIVAL LOCATION: CHURCH CITY FESTIVAL DATE

PARTICIPANT'S NAME: FIRST NAME LAST NAME GENDER (M/F) PARTICIPANT’S PHONE

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CONTACT E-MAIL (OPTIONAL)

GRADE IN SCHOOL ORGAN TRAINING: YRS. MONTHS

PARTICIPANT'S CHURCH CITY ASSOCIATION (IF APPLICABLE)

MINISTER OF MUSIC

ORGAN TEACHER ORGAN TEACHER’S PHONE

ORGAN TEACHER’S ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP TEACHER’S E-MAIL ADDRESS

Place hymn number in appropriate box for hymnal you will use in Basic Organ – Advanced Organ

Indicate appropriate area(s) and provide requested information.

q BASIC ORGAN

Hymn Title:

q ADVANCED ORGAN

Hymn Title:

q Arranger of Hymn Arrangement:

q Selection from traditional organ literature:

Composer:

q ADVANCED ORGAN

CATEGORY IV: PROFICIENCY AREAS (Please indicate area(s) of participation.)q Sight-Reading q Accompanying: Jesus Died My Soul to Save, Word Music, arr. Mauldin,

0-80689-99727-3

q Modulation-Transposition — The hymns are listed from both the 1991 edition of THE BAPTIST HYMNAL

and alternate number for Baptist Hymnal 2008.

Please indicate your choice by placing a check in the box below.

q 1991 Hymn I, Revive Us Again; No. 469 in G Major

q 1991 Hymn II, Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine; No. 364 in D Major

q 2008 Hymn III, Take Time to Be Holy; No. 587 in F Major

q 2008 Hymn IV, Just As I Am; No. 435 in C Major

Please make checks payable to: MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST CONVENTION BOARD. Enclose $10 registration fee for eachparticipant and mail to: WYNDY SOUTH, CHURCH MUSIC DEPARTMENT • P.O. BOX 530, JACKSON, MS 39205-0530by MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019. Registration fee is nonrefundable. Please register early.

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