Ateneo de Zamboanga University
in celebration of
Year of Citizenship
Ateneo, Duyan ka ng Magiting
ATENEO SONG WRITING COMPETITION CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
OF EXCELLENCE, SPIRITUALITY AND CITIZENSHIP
Sponsored by the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Social Development Council
This contest form, together with the entry, must be submitted on or before July 18, 2011 (Monday)
before 5:00 PM at the Social Awareness & Community Service Involvement (SACSI) Office, LRC Rm 112B.
Announcement of qualifying songs will be on July 19, 2011 (Tuesday).
Name/ Band Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Contact Number (s): __________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Song title: ___________________________________________________________________________
Song Synopsis: _______________________________________________________________________
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I.
RATIONALE
The Ateneo de Zamboanga University is at the tipping point of the Jubilee year celebration. In
the academic year 2009-2010, we highlighted the Year of Excellence. The following year was the Year of
Spirituality. And this year 2011-2012, we expand reach of our concerns with the Year of Citizenship.
One hundred years of tradition of forming the head, the heart and the hands.
II.
OBJECTIVE
For its own participation, the Social Development Council (SDC) is sponsoring “
,” a
song writing competition inspired by the spirit of Ateneo as “duyan ng magiting” the cradle of heroic
and engaged citizenship, moved by a spirituality that takes excellence seriously. And we wish to harvest
the fruits of this tradition through creative production.
The winning piece will be the theme song for the Jubilee Celebration to heighten awareness,
appreciation, concern, and commitment to the next 100 years. It will be featured in various University
events and programs.
III.
CONTEST RULES
General Regulations
a. The contest is open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Ateneo de Zamboanga
University. Contestants may join in either groups or solo. Group entries are limited to 3-6
members only.
b. The content of the song should focus on Ateneo as duyan ng magiting: the cradle of heroic
and engaged citizenship moved by a spirituality that takes excellence seriously.
c. Song lyrics can be in any qualified medium: English, Filipino, or Chavacano.
d. Song entries must be an original composition. No adaptation will be allowed in the
competition.
e. Song entries may either be accompanied by any musical instrument(s) or in acapella format
and may fall in any music genre.
f. Song entries should be within a minimum duration of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5
minutes.
g. Working committee members of the
are not allowed to join the said event.
Mechanics
a) Entries must be submitted in a short brown envelope containing the following:
i. two (2) copies of their song entries in an audio CD (.mp3 format)
ii. fully accomplished
contest form
iii. two (2) copies of the lyrics printed in a short bond paper, using Times New Roman 12
font size in double-spaced format
b) Official results will be posted in the ADZU Website. Finalists will be notified through a text
message and email.
c) Upon submission of entries, the song becomes the property of the SDC.
d) All participants warrant that the production of the song, including its arrangement and
lyrics, conform to all existing intellectual property law and other relevant laws. In the use or
circulation of any of the song entries or parts thereof, the contestant shall be properly
acknowledged.
e) All participants attest that their song entries, which include the lyrical content and its
melody, are original compositions.
IV.
IMPORTANT CONTEST DATES
a. June 22: “
” will be endorsed during the Holy Spirit Mass
b. July 01: Orientation for participants
c. July 18: Deadline of entries
d. July 19: Announcement of finalists
e. July 20: Pre-performance of finalists and mentoring period
f. July 27: “
” Contest Performance Day
g. July 28: Admin screening for the official theme song
h. July 29: The “
” winner will have the first exposure at the end of the St. Ignatius
Eucharistic Celebration
V.
CONTEST WINNERS, PRIZES AND CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
a) From among the finalists, three (3) will be declared Ateneo Centennial Song Writing
Winners. Each winner will be given three thousand pesos (Php 3,000), plus a certificate for
the lyricist, the musical composer and the interpreter.
b) One of the three winners will be declared champion, and will be given an additional award
of two thousand pesos (Php 2,000) plus a trophy for the lyricist and the musical composer.
The interpreter will also be given a special certificate of appreciation.
c) The winning song for the Grand Prize shall be used in the production of the Music Video for
University promotions.
VI.
SCREENING, MENTORING AND JUDGING
a) The Screening Committee shall be composed of three (3) respected local experts serving as
judges. They will select seven or so finalists from among the entries. The members of the
Screening Committee will also serve as mentors. They will convene the finalists and offer them
some pointers on how their songs can be improved.
b) Two guest judges will join the original judges during the final day of performance. They will be
oriented ahead of time on the screening contest rules and processes. The five of them together
will make the final decision. One of the guest judges will serve as chair.
c) The final judging shall be based on the following criteria:
Song Composition Criteria
i. Melody (“singability”)– 40%
ii. Lyrical Content (relevance to the theme)– 40%
iii. Form (rhythmical textural balance)– 20%
Song Interpretation Criteria
i. Voice Quality – 40%
ii. Rhythm & Tempo – 40%
iv. Enunciation & Expression – 20%
I/We certify that I/we have read and agreed to comply with the rules and regulations of the
Song Contest.
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Signature of lyricist over printed name
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Signature of composer over printed name
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Signature of vocalist over printed name
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Signature over printed name
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Signature over printed name
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Signature over printed name
Date Signed