MÒD IONADAIL INBHIR NIS 2017
INVERNESS PROVINCIAL MÒD 2017
CLÀR-OBRACH | SYLLABUS
Dihaoine 16 is Disathairne 17 An t-Ògmhios 2017
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 June 2017
Taigh-cluiche Eden Court, Inbhir Nis
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
*** ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY 31 MARCH 2017 ***
www.invernessprovincialmod.co.uk
Mòd Ionadail Inbhir Nis 2017 | Inverness Provincial Mòd 2017
A junior prizewinners’ concert will be held in the One Touch Theatre, Eden Court
commencing at 4.30pm (or after competitions have concluded)
on Friday 16 June 2017.
First prizewinners from all verse speaking, vocal solo, duet, choral and
instrumental competitions are invited to appear.
Trophies aggregated over more than one competition
will be presented at this concert.
Cèilidh às dèidh a’ Mhòid 2017 | Post-Mòd Ceilidh Dance 2017
Featuring winners from Saturday’s competitions at the
Inverness Provincial Mòd 2017
and local Gaelic folk band
‘Marloch’
Saturday 17 June 2017
8.00pm – 12.00pm
The British Legion, Inverness
Admission: £7.00
All proceeds from this event will go towards the
running of future Inverness Provincial Mòds
MEUR INBHIR NIS | INVERNESS BRANCH
Ross Brindle
Provincial Mòd Secretary
post-dealain/email: [email protected]
fòn-làimhe/mobile: 07872 448558
Norman Mackay
Chairperson
Donald N MacLeod
Treasurer
Allan Campbell
Vice Chairperson
Norma Christie
Assistant Provincial
Mòd Secretary
Marlene Yule
Branch Secretary
Committee Members
Seonag Anderson, Ceitidh Campbell, Alasdair Elder, Cathy Ann MacDonald,
Janet MacGregor, Jean Mackay, Murdina Mackay, Kate Maclean.
All prescribed pieces listed are available from the Royal National Mòd office:
An Comunn Gàidhealach
Balnain House
Huntly Street
INVERNESS
IV3 5HR
Farpaisean na Cloinne
Dihaoine 16 Ògmhios 2017
Junior Competitions
Friday 16 June 2017
Litreachas | Literature
C01
C02
C03
C04
C05
C06
C07
C08
Sgeulachd sgrìobhte – Primary Schools (Primary 1 - 3)
Bàrdachd sgrìobhte – Primary Schools (Primary 1 - 3)
Sgeulachd sgrìobhte – Primary Schools (Primary 4 - 5)
Bàrdachd sgrìobhte – Primary Schools (Primary 4 - 5)
Sgeulachd sgrìobhte – Primary Schools (Primary 6 - 7)
Bàrdachd sgrìobhte – Primary Schools (Primary 6 - 7)
Sgeulachd sgrìobhte – Secondary Schools (Not less than 200 words)
Bàrdachd sgrìobhte – Secondary Schools
Cuspair sam bith
Cuspair sam bith
Cuspair sam bith
Cuspair sam bith
Cuspair sam bith
Cuspair sam bith
Cuspair sam bith
Cuspair sam bith
Ealain | Art
C09
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
C17
C18
Painting – Cròileagain/Sgoiltean-àraich
Painting – Children aged 5
Painting – Children aged 6
Painting – Children aged 7
Painting – Children aged 8
Painting – Children aged 9
Painting – Children aged 10
Painting – Children aged 11
Painting – Children aged 12
Painting – Children aged 13 and under 18
Picture of own choice
Poster with Gaelic word content or own choice
Poster with Gaelic word content or own choice
Poster with Gaelic word content or own choice
Poster with Gaelic word content or own choice
Poster with Gaelic word content or own choice
Poster with Gaelic word content or own choice
Poster with Gaelic word content or own choice
Poster with Gaelic word content or own choice
Poster with Gaelic word content or own choice
Aithris Rann | Verse Speaking
C19
C20
C21A
C21B
C22
C23A
C23B
C24
C25
C26
C27
C28
C29
Children 5 and under 7 (Fluent)
Children 5 and under 7 (Learners)
Children aged 7 (Fluent)
Children aged 8 (Fluent)
Children 7 and under 9 (Learners)
Children aged 9 (Fluent)
Children aged 10 (Fluent)
Children 9 and under 11 (Learners)
Children 11 and under 13 (Fluent)
Children 11 and under 13 (Learners)
Children 13 and under 16 (Fluent)
Children 13 and under 16 (Learners)
Children 16 and under 18 (Fluent & Learners)
Tha Dadaidh agus Mamaidh
Tha bòtannan dearg aig Màiri
Mìosachan
Anns an dorchadas
Feagal an tàirneanaich
Bidh mo sheanmhair a’ gearan
Deich is a’ fàs
An teaghlach againne
Uilebheist Eilidh
Àm èirigh
Seòladaireachd
An Crom-Lus
Own Choice
Leughadh Air A’ Chiad Sealladh | Reading at Sight
C31A
C31B
C32A
C32B
C33A
C33B
C34A
C34B
C35
C36
C37
C38
Children 5 and under 7 (Fluent)
Children 7 and under 9 (Fluent)
Children 5 and under 7 (Learners)
Children 7 and under 9 (Learners)
Children 9 and under 11 (Fluent)
Children 11 and under 13 (Fluent)
Children 9 and under 11 (Learners)
Children 11 and under 13 (Learners)
Children 13 and under 16 (Fluent)
Children 13 and under 16 (Learners)
Children 16 and under 18 (Fluent)
Children 16 and under 18 (Learners)
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Prose chosen by the adjudicator
Còmhradh | Conversation
C39A
C39B
C40A
C40B
C41A
C41B
C42A
C42B
C43
C44
C45
C46
Children aged 5 (Fluent & Learners)
Children aged 6 (Fluent & Learners)
Children aged 7 (Fluent & Learners)
Children aged 8 (Fluent & Learners)
Children aged 9 (Fluent & Learners)
Children aged 10 (Fluent & Learners)
Children aged 11 (Fluent & Learners)
Children aged 12 (Fluent & Learners)
Children 13 and under 16 (Fluent)
Children 13 and under 16 (Learners)
Children 16 and under 18 (Fluent)
Children 16 and under 18 (Learners)
Seinn Aon-Neach | Vocal Solos
C47
C48
C49A
C49B
C50
C51A
C51B
C52
C53
C54
C55
C56
C57
C58
Children 5 and under 7 (Fluent)
Children 5 and under 7 (Learners)
Children aged 7 (Fluent)
Children aged 8 (Fluent)
Children 7 and under 9 (Learners)
Girls aged 9 (Fluent)
Girls aged 10 (Fluent)
Girls 9 and under 11 (Learners)
Boys 9 and under 11 (Fluent)
Boys 9 and under 11 (Learners)
Girls 11 and under 13 (Fluent)
Girls 11 and under 13 (Learners)
Boys 11 and under 13 (Fluent)
Boys 11 and under 13 (Learners)
Ho fiream foram
Tha sinn uile toilichte
An tidsear
Chluinn mi na h-eòin
An còineachan
Maol Ruanaidh
Mo ghille dubh
Tàladh Thròndairnis
Balaich an iasgaich
Toirt m’ aghaidh ri Diùra
Tha smeòrach sa mhadainn chiùin
Eilean uaine fo cheò
Màiri Òg
Buain na rainich taobh Loch Èite
C59
C60
C61
C62
C63
C64
Girls 13 and under 16 (Fluent)
Girls 13 and under 16 (Learners)
Boys 13 and under 16 (Fluent)
Boys 13 and under 16 (Learners)
Girls 16 and under 19 (Fluent & Learners)
Boys 16 and under 19 (Fluent & Learners)
Hug ò laithill o ho ro
Gaol an t-Seòladair
Bràigh Loch Iall
A Mhàiri dhonn
Own Choice
Own Choice
Seann Nòs | Traditional
C65
C66
C67
C68
Boys and Girls under 13
Boys and Girls 13 & under 16
Girls 16 and under 18
Boys 16 and under 18
Own Choice
Own Choice
Own Choice
Own Choice
Togail-Fuinn Sailm | Precenting a Psalm
C69
C70
Precenting of two verses of a Psalm to a tune chosen from The Scottish Psalmody (Primary)
Precenting of two verses of a Psalm to a tune chosen from The Scottish Psalmody (Secondary)
[Please note: ‘Congregation’ support for competitions C69 & C70 should be provided by the competitor’s own choir or group and
must consist of at least 6 people. Entrant should be name of the precentor. Any prize will be awarded to the precentor.]
Seinn Càraid | Duets
C71
C72
C73
C74
C75
C76
Children under 13 (Fluent)
Children under 13 (Learners)
Children 13 and under 16 (Fluent)
Children 13 and under 16 (Learners)
Children 16 to 18 (Fluent)
Children 16 to 18 (Learners)
Own Choice
Own Choice
Own Choice
Own Choice
Own Choice
Own Choice
Òran Gnìomh | Action Song
C77
C78
C79
Cròileagain/Sgoiltean-àraich
Children under 13
Children under 18
Own Choice
Own Choice
Own Choice
Còisirean | Choral
C80
C81
C82
C83
C84
C85
Under 13 – Unison
Under 13 – Harmony
Under 13 – Puirt-à-beul
Under 19 – Unison
Under 19 – Harmony
Under 19 – Puirt-à-beul
2 songs – Own Choice
2 songs – Own Choice
Own Choice
2 songs – Own Choice
2 songs – Own Choice
Own Choice
Còmhlain | Folk Groups
(Not less than 3 or more than 6 persons per group)
C86
C87
Primary pupils
Secondary pupils
1 Song – Own Choice
1 Song – Own Choice
Fidheall | Fiddle
(Friday 16 June 2017)
C88
C89
C90A
C90B
C91
Solo Elementary under 18 (those playing for less than 3 years)
Solo Children under 13
Solo Children 13 and under 16
Solo Children 16 and under 18
Fiddle Groups Under 18
Slow Gaelic Air & March
Slow Gaelic Air & March, Strathspey & Reel
Slow Gaelic Air & March, Strathspey & Reel
Slow Gaelic Air & March, Strathspey & Reel
Own Choice not to exceed 5 minutes
Feadan | Chanter
(Saturday 17 June 2017)
C92
C93
Children under 10
Children 10 and under 13
2-part march Own choice
2-part march Own choice
Pìobaireachd | Piping
(Saturday 17 June 2017)
C94A
C94B
C95
C96
C97
C98
Children under 13
Children under 13
Children 13 and under 15
Children 13 and under 15
Children 15 and under 18
Children 15 and under 18
4-part march Own choice
Strathspey & Reel Own choice
4-part march Own choice
Strathspey & Reel Own choice
4-part march Own choice
Strathspey & Reel Own choice
Clàrsach | Harp
(Saturday 17 June 2017)
C99
C100
C101
C102
Solo Elementary under 18
Solo Intermediate under 18
Solo Advanced under 18
Clàrsach Groups under 18
2 contrasting Gaelic airs
2 contrasting Gaelic airs
2 contrasting Gaelic airs
Own choice not to exceed 6 minutes
Piàna | Piano
(Saturday 17 June 2017)
C103
C104
Children under 13
Children 13 and under 18
Slow Gaelic Air & March
Slow Gaelic Air & March
Bogsa-Ciùil | Accordion
(Saturday 17 June 2017)
C105
C106
Children under 13
Children 13 and under 18
2 contrasting Gaelic Airs
2 contrasting Gaelic Airs
Farpaisean nan Inbheach
Disathairne 17 Ògmhios 2017
Senior Competitions
Saturday 17 June 2017
Seinn Aon-Neach | Vocal Solos
S01
S02
S03
S04
S05
S06
S07
S08
Ladies (Fluent)
Ladies (Learners)
Gents (Fluent)
Gents (Learners)
Ladies Òran Mòr (Fluent)
Gents Òran Mòr (Fluent)
Ladies and Gents (Open)
Ladies and Gents (Open)
2 songs – Own Choice
Allt an t-siùcair and Own Choice
2 songs – Own Choice
An Dubh Ghleannach and Own Choice
Alasdair Ghlinne Garadh
Cumha na h-òighe
1 Song from Inverness Area (Own Choice)
1 Song Own Choice
Seann Nòs | Traditional
S09
S10
S11
Ladies
Gents
Ladies & Gents Puirt-à-beul
2 songs – Own Choice
2 songs – Own Choice
Own Choice
Seinn Càraid, Seinn Cheathrar & Còmhlain | Duets, Quartets & Folk Groups
S12
S13
S14
Duet Singing (in 2 part harmony)
Quartet Singing (in 4 part harmony)
Folk Group (Two songs with instrumental accompaniment)
Own Choice
Own Choice
Own Choice
Còisirean | Choral
(Please note: Adult choral competitions will commence at 11.00am)
S15
S16
S17
S18
Choral – 4-part Harmony
Choral – Male Voices
Choral – Female Voices
Choral – Puirt-à-beul
2 songs – Own Choice
2 songs – Own Choice
2 songs – Own Choice
Own Choice
Ceòl Inneal | Instrumental
S19
Fiddle
S20
S21
Accordion
Piping
Slow Gaelic Air and a March, Strathspey & Reel
(Please note: Fiddle competition will take place on Friday 16 June 2017)
Highland March, Strathspey & Reel in traditional style
March, Strathspey & Reel
Beul-aithris | Oral
S22
S23
S24
Recitation of Poem
Recitation of Prose
Telling a Story
Own Choice
Own Choice
Own Choice
STANDARD RULES
1.
Competitors in all sections of the syllabus must submit their entry to the Provincial Mòd Secretary
no later than Friday 31 March 2017. Entries should be submitted using the form at the end of this
syllabus. An electronic version of this form is available online at www.invernessprovincialmod.co.uk.
2.
Entries in the literature and art competitions must be in the hands of the Provincial Mòd Secretary
by Friday 31 March 2017.
3.
All spoken and sung matter must be in Gaelic.
4.
A competitor must not sing the same song in more than one competition.
5.
A competitor may compete in either fluent or learner competitions but not in both categories at the
same Mòd. Open competitions are open to both fluent and learner competitors.
6.
Solo singers’ own choices are limited to 28 lines (except traditional songs).
7.
Unless otherwise stated, no reading or recitation shall exceed 5 minutes in delivery.
8.
Competitors in vocal music competitions must sing without musical accompaniment, except
Folk Groups.
9.
Prescribed songs for solo competitions may be sung in any key.
10.
Junior Choirs must consist of at least 8 and not more than 26 voices.
11.
Junior competitors must be within the prescribed age group on 1 October 2017.
12.
Conductors may NOT sing with their choirs.
13.
Entry to both Chanter and Bagpipe Competitions by the same competitor will NOT be accepted.
14.
In all cases the decision of the Adjudicators shall be final.
13.
No entry fees are payable for any junior competition. Entry fees for adult competitions are as listed
on the entry form.
14.
Junior Choirs should email an electronic copy or send 3 copies of music, lyrics and translations in the
post to the Provincial Mòd Secretary by Friday 31 March 2017.
15.
Senior Choirs should email an electronic copy or send 5 copies of music, lyrics and translations in the
post to the Provincial Mòd Secretary by Friday 31 March 2017.
16.
Solo, duet or quartet competitors who have the option of choosing their own pieces should send
3 copies of words and music to the Provincial Mòd Secretary by Friday 31 March 2017. This applies
to all oral, vocal and instrumental competitions except the piping and chanter competitions.
17.
A three-mark penalty will be applied to each competitor in each competition where own choice
music, lyrics and translations have not been submitted by Friday 31 March 2017.
18.
Protests against the eligibility of a competitor must be made to the Provincial Mòd Secretary before
the judgements are announced (or where possible, before the competition has been entered upon),
must be in writing and must contain a clear statement of the condition infringed and/or the alleged
disqualification. Protests can only be entered by those interested as competitors in the particular
competition in connection with which the protest is raised.
19.
Art and Literature exhibits only may be handed in to the Royal National Mòd Office, An Comunn
Gàidhealach, Balnain House, Huntly Street, Inverness, IV3 5HR or sent to Ross Brindle, Provincial
Mòd Secretary, 13 Barley Row, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, IV7 8DJ.
20.
The maximum size for an art entry is A3 (42cm x 30cm or 16.5 inches x 12 inches) including mounts.
Entries larger than A3 will not be accepted.
21.
All prescribed pieces listed are from the official Royal National Mòd 2017 books, available from
An Comunn Gàidhealach, Balnain House, Huntly Street, Inverness, IV3 5HR.
22.
First prizewinners in appropriate competitions will be expected to appear at the relevant
concert/ceilidh. Please confirm attendance with the Provincial Mòd Secretary/Mòd Information
Desk immediately after results are announced.
23.
Competitors should register for each competition with the steward at the venue where the
competition is due to take place. Registration with the steward does not ensure that competitions
will be held for late competitors. It is the competitors’ responsibility to arrive at the relevant
competition in time to compete.
24.
All child entrants are the responsibility of the adult in charge (i.e. parent/teacher). The Provincial
Mòd committee and stewards will not be responsible for any child.
25.
NO audio or video recording is permitted at any competition.
26.
NO photography/flash photography is permitted at any competition.
27.
Trophies presented at the Inverness Provincial Mòd 2017 must be returned, engraved and polished,
to Murdina Mackay, Trophy Co-ordinator, Inverness Provincial Mòd, 50 Cradlehall Park, Inverness,
IV2 5DA, by Friday 27 April 2018.
28.
The Provincial Mòd committee will not accept responsibility for the loss of or damage to people’s
property.
29.
Unless covered specifically by the rules above, all other circumstances will be covered by the rules of
the Royal National Mòd as appropriate.
MÒD IONADAIL INBHIR NIS 2017 | INVERNESS PROVINCIAL MÒD 2017
FOIRM-IARRTAIS | ENTRY FORM
Competitor Name:
School/Choir/Area:
Date of Birth:
(Juniors only)
Age on 1 October 2017:
(Age Qualification Date)
Competition Numbers Being Entered:
(as per syllabus / max of six per competitor)
Contact Address:
Contact Telephone No:
Contact Email Address:
DUET COMPETITORS ONLY
Partner’s Name:
School/Choir/Area:
CHORAL/GROUP COMPETITORS ONLY
Choir/Group Conductor:
Choir/Group Contact Person:
Contact Address:
Contact Telephone No:
Contact Email Address:
I/we agree to being photographed/filmed for Meur Inbhir Nis publicity/archiving purposes
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Completed entry forms (along with music, lyrics and translations for all own choice pieces) should be emailed to
[email protected] or sent to the Provincial Mòd Secretary by Friday 31 March 2017:
Ross Brindle
Provincial Mòd Secretary
Meur Inbhir Nis
13 Barley Row
Conon Bridge
DINGWALL
IV7 8DJ
ENTRY FEES
There are no fees for Junior Competitions.
Adult fees: Solo competitions - £3 per competition, Duet, quartet and folk group competitions - £5 per competition,
Choral competitions - £10 per competition. Please make any cheques payable to Inverness Provincial Mòd.
JUNIOR COMPETITION ENTRIES FROM SCHOOLS AND INSTRUMENTAL TUTORS
Those responsible for entering multiple competitors for junior competitions can choose to use the form
below instead of the individual entry form. Instrumental tutors should supply the locality of the competitor
as it will appear in the programme. School entrants will be followed by the name of the school.
An electronic copy of this form can be found at www.invernessprovincialmod.co.uk.
Contact Name
Contact Address
Contact Telephone No.
Contact Email Address
Competition
Number
Competitor
Name
Competitor
D.O.B.
Competitor Age
on 1 Oct 2017
School/Locality