Program guidelines Be part of Queensland’s largest annual youth performing arts show at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Show week: Tuesday 13 July to Saturday 17 July 2021

Principal partner Major partner Broadcast Event Program Program partner partner partner partner 200002 Contents Contact information...... 1 What is Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage?...... 2 Behaviour...... 2 COVID-19 information...... 2 Nomination process...... 3 1. VOCAL...... 6 Featured and backing vocalist...... 7

Choir...... 8 2. DANCE and DRAMA...... 11 Featured and solo dance...... 11

Massed dance and regional massed dance...... 16

Drama...... 20 3. INSTRUMENTAL...... 22 Symphony orchestra and solo instrumental...... 22

Massed string orchestra...... 24

Big band...... 25

Drumline...... 27 4. VARIETY...... 30 5. PRODUCTION...... 31 Student stage crew...... 31

Student media crew...... 31

Teacher stage crew...... 33 FAQs...... 35 Fact sheets...... 38

Fact sheet 1 – Role of the coordinating teacher and supervisor...... 38

Fact sheet 2 – Participant responsibilities...... 39

Fact sheet 3 – How to nominate...... 40 Vocals selection criteria...... 44 Forms...... 45 Student expression of interest form...... 45

CGEN 2019 project consent form...... 48

CGEN nomination terms and conditions...... 51

Network 10 Child Talent release form...... 52

Network 10 Adult Talent release form...... 54 ii Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Contact information For general enquiries, please contact: Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage Tayla McDonnell Email: [email protected] Dance, drama, costume and digital media coordinator Website: www.qld.gov.au/creativegeneration Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialcreativegeneration Ph: 07 3034 4413

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Creative_Gen Holley Wiles For specific category enquiries, please contact: Choir and drumline coordinator Nicola Taylor Email: [email protected] Operations Manager Ph: 07 3328 6628

Featured and backing vocalist, student and teacher stage Jane Shea crew coordinator MOST, symphony orchestra, massed string orchestra and Email: [email protected] big band coordinator Ph: 07 3328 6630 Email: [email protected] Ph: 07 3328 6620

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What is Creative Generation Behaviour The department will not tolerate inappropriate action or – State Schools Onstage? behaviour.

In 2021, Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage If inappropriate action or behaviour is observed or reported (CGEN) will celebrate its 17th year as Queensland’s largest during the CGEN program, CGEN staff must be informed annual youth performing arts program. Providing students immediately. The department will take any allegations with exposure to the industry as young artists through seriously, and reports of illegal conduct will be referred auditions, workshops, professional coaching and rehearsal directly to the Queensland Police Service. opportunities from February to July. Culminating in four Any complaint related to bullying of others, harassment spectacular performances at the Brisbane Convention and of any nature, or vilification/discrimination for any reason Exhibition Centre (BCEC). will be responded to and managed immediately. If an Produced by the Department of Education (DoE), CGEN individual is found to be associated with or involved in any provides students, teachers and school communities with behaviour of this nature, they will be excluded from the the opportunity to be involved in a professionally produced program. arena spectacle. Since its inception in 2005, the large- Students, supervisors, staff and contractors should feel scale event has grown from a cast of 550 students to more safe and respected at all times. than 1500, and is nationally renowned for its outstanding and vibrant display of state school talent. COVID-19 information CGEN is an inclusive arts program encouraging and The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially affected providing students of all levels and abilities, the chance to communities all around the world, leading to significant perform in a safe and respectful environment. restrictions on all sectors of society, in particular the The experience gives students the chance to acquire performing arts. The CGEN 2021 program will comply with new skills by working with many of Australia’s leading current Queensland Government guidelines and advice performers in a world-class event. For many students, it to ensure the health and safety of students, teachers, will be their first time performing on an arena stage, while creatives, mentors, staff, audience members and the for others it is a valuable stepping stone for a career in the broader community is the number one priority. performing arts industry. The CGEN 2021 program will adhere to the relevant venue CGEN rehearsals provide an opportunity for students COVID safe plans, in particular BCEC, as well as the to display their talents and extend their networks with following industry COVID safe plans: professional artists beyond those ordinarily available • the Dance and Physical Performing Arts Industry COVID in schools. Auditions, workshops and rehearsals give Safe Plan; students a taste of the wider performing arts industry that • the Choral, Vocal, Instrumental and Musical Theatre has seen many Queenslanders achieve great success on COVID Safe Plan; the international stage. • the COVID Safe Plan for Queensland’s Live Performance Venues/Theatres. CGEN is a rewarding and enriching program for both students and teachers as it offers participants an unrivalled As such, CGEN 2021 participants should be aware of the opportunity to develop their creative potential, meet new following: friends and take part in a professional arena production. • participants must adhere to all health and hygiene The confidence and experience gained from being involved practices and physical distancing requirements helps students in their lives beyond the school gate. outlined by the program organisers; Additionally, CGEN is a quality professional development • if any participants are sick or exhibiting symptoms of opportunity for teachers, allowing new skills, knowledge illness, they must not attend rehearsals, tutorials and/ and practices to be brought back to the classroom. or performances. • for purposes of COVID-19 contact tracing student CGEN is an incredible and unique experience for all. These details will be captured and supplied to rehearsal and Program Guidelines will explain how you can get involved. performance venues upon request. We look forward to working with you on CGEN 2021! Please note that the rehearsal program and live performances may be subject to change based on directives and regulations from public health authorities. CGEN 2021 timeline 2020 2021 NOVEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JULY INVITATIONS and NOMINATIONS ACCEPTANCES REHEARSALS COMMENCE SHOW WEEK

2 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Nomination process CGEN 2021 categories In 2021, nominations can be submitted for any of the following categories:

VOCAL DANCE and DRAMA INSTRUMENTAL VARIETY PRODUCTION • featured vocalist • featured dance • symphony orchestra • stand-alone item • student stage crew • backing vocalist • massed dance • massed string • specialty act or skill • student media crew • featured choir – (metro) orchestra • teacher stage crew replacing core and • massed dance • big band central choir (regional) • drumline • massed choir • solo dance • solo instrumental • drama

The nomination process All nominations entered as complete in the CGEN 2020 database have been carried forward in to the 2021 database and marked as ‘In Progress’. Teachers are encouraged to use their same logins from 2020 to access the existing nominations. Teachers will need to update and individually complete any nominations for students being carried forward in to 2021, and delete students who will not be participating. Please ensure year level, costume sizes (where necessary) and changes to personal details are modified if required. No nomination footage will be carried forward, and must be resubmitted. There are three steps to the nomination process: NOMINATION INVITATION ACCEPTANCE

Step 1 – Nomination Step 2 – Invitation Step 3 – Acceptance An online nomination, including Selected students are sent an invitation Acceptance notices are signed by the submission of audition footage and letter via their CGEN coordinating required person/s noted on the form to support material (if applicable), is teacher. The invitation will outline acknowledge the student’s or group’s entered by the school’s coordinating the next step in the process, which acceptance into the program. The teacher on behalf of the student/s. may include a call-back audition, a coordinating teacher will be required Coordinating teachers are required to casting day, a workshop or a series of to upload the acceptance forms and complete all school contact information rehearsals. accept the invitation in the CGEN and all participant nomination database. information. NB: All students nominations must be endorsed by the school’s principal and students must have completed and returned to the school an unamended CGEN 2021 project consent form and unamended Network 10 release form. If forms are not returned, students will not be able to participate in the program.

Step 1 – Nomination

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The CGEN nomination website is KEY DATES https://www.e-awards.com.au/2021/cgenonstage • Friday 11 December 2020 — nominations close Only one teacher per school can register as the for all categories except instrumental. Audition coordinating teacher during the nomination process. footage/support material is also required on this Additional teacher contact information can be entered date. during the nomination process, and other teachers at the • Friday 5 February 2021 — nominations close for school may access the nomination website using the login students entering Year 7 or students at a new details created by the coordinating teacher. It is suggested school in 2021, except instrumental categories. that the coordinating teacher use their departmental email Audition footage/support material is also required address and create a generic password that can be shared on this date. with other teachers at the school who require access to the • Friday 19 February 2021 — nominations close for nomination website. instrumental categories. Audition footage is also required on this date. Please refer to Fact Sheet 3 – How to nominate on page 40 of this document for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your nominations. To assist teachers in collecting Audition footage student information, students should complete a CGEN • It is a requirement that audition footage be submitted expression of interest form available in this document, on for the following categories: featured vocalist, backing the CGEN nomination website and CGEN website under vocalist, featured choir, massed choir, regional massed nominations. dancers, symphony orchestra, big band, drumline, solo When submitting nominations, the coordinating teacher instrumentalist, variety and media crew. will be asked to check a box acknowledging: • It is preferred that student auditions be performed to accompaniment or backing track. • the school principal where the student is enrolled has • Student auditions should be introduced with the endorsed the nomination following information: • all students nominating for a place in the program have – individual student or group name completed and returned to the school an unamended – name of category CGEN 2021 project consent form and unamended Network 10 release form. If unamended forms are not – school returned, students are not able to participate in the – style or title of piece performed. program • One file is to be submitted per nomination. Where • nomination and participation fact sheets 1 and 2 a category requests two or more pieces of footage, have been distributed and understood by all related please combine two pieces of footage into one file. personnel supporting the students’ participation in the (Please note the only exception is for symphony program orchestra and big band students nominating for more • parents/carers and students understand the entire than one instrument. Separate video files are required program, and the expectations and level of commitment per instrument for distribution to specialists on the required audition panel.) • all school team members supporting the students’ • Total file length per nomination must be two–four participation in the program understand the minutes and should not exceed 50 MB (except for expectations and level of commitment required symphony orchestra, big band and media crew. See the relevant pages in this guideline for these • all students (and parents/carers of those students) requirements). understand the DoE is collecting personal information, and will handle this material in accordance with • Please include current footage. Only media crew the Information Privacy Act 2009 and the Education audition footage should be submitted in high (General Provisions) Act 2006 resolution. Low resolution files are sufficient for all other categories provided that sound and image quality • they have read, understood and agree to the terms and is adequate for panel members to make a reasonable conditions of the program. evaluation. Supporting material It is a requirement that nominations for the following categories are supported by written documentation: • student stage crew • student media crew • teacher stage crew. Written documentation may include a current résumé, letters of support, photos or newspaper clippings. Support material must not exceed four single A4 pages (two pages double-sided).

4 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Step 2 – Invitation Step 3 – Acceptance Students who are selected to be a part of CGEN will be sent Acceptance notices are signed by the required person/s an invitation letter via their CGEN coordinating teacher. The noted on the form to acknowledge the student’s or group’s invitation will outline the next step in the process, which acceptance into the program. The coordinating teacher will may include a call-back audition, a casting day, a workshop be required to upload the acceptance forms and accept the or a series of rehearsals. invitation in the CGEN database. Coordinating teachers will be sent the official invitations via email. Please refer to the key dates table included on each category page. Some students may not be invited to be a part of the original nomination category they applied for, but may be offered a place in an alternative category. For example, an individual student nominating for the variety item category may instead be invited to attend the featured vocalist first call-back audition.

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1. VOCAL Sub-categories and Criteria

Students can be nominated in any of the following Featured Vocalist categories: Featured Vocalists (FVs) predominantly perform as soloists in the show and may be required to perform as an VOCAL ensemble singer in Featured Vocalist ensembles of various • featured vocalist sizes. The Featured Vocalist category is open to students • backing vocalist from Prep to Year 12. • featured choir (replacing core and central choir) FVs will be selected for their vocal, performance, technical • massed choir and presentation skills as per the selection criteria In 2021, students are asked to select all vocal categories provided on page 44. they are interested in when nominating. The judges will FVs will also undertake a rudimentary sight reading and then determine which category is most appropriate based aural skills assessment when onsite at the live audition. on ability and show requirements. This assessment will include reading at sight an 8 bar For example, if a student is interested in being a featured - 12 bar sight reading example, some interval and aural vocalist but would consider being a backing vocalist or in work including melodic and rhythmic tests. No additional the Featured choir, select all three categories. preparation is required for this assessment. If a student only wishes to be considered for Featured Backing Vocalist choir, only select Featured choir but keep in mind they may be considered for other categories. Backing Vocalists (BVs) will provide backing vocals for a variety of items throughout the show. It is critical students Featured and backing vocalist auditions will take place have experience in choral and/or vocal ensemble training in February and March, Featured choir auditions will take and performance and possess the ability to read music in place in March and all vocal category rehearsals will begin SATB vocal score. BVs are predominantly upper secondary in April. students.

6 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines BVs will be selected for their vocal, performance, technical student (not as a group). Please ensure the audition and presentation skills as per the selection criteria footage meets the requirements outlined on page 4 in provided on page 44. this document. Additionally, BVs will be required to undertake a sight • Students are required to audition with a backing track reading test from an SATB choral score as part of an or accompaniment, with the exception of acappella ensemble at the featured and backing vocalist casting repertoire. audition. • FVs and BVs who attended the first FVBV call-back auditions in 2020 will automatically be invited to BVs will also undertake a rudimentary sight reading and the first call-back audition on receipt of their 2021 aural skills assessment when onsite at the live audition. nomination. This assessment will include reading at sight an 8 bar - 12 bar sight reading example, some interval and aural • All FVs, BVs and Section leader students successful in the nomination process will be required to attend an work including melodic and rhythmic tests. No additional individual audition in Brisbane, please refer to the key preparation is required for this assessment dates tables on page 9. Featured choir • Students auditioning for FV or BV casts must perform a song from the 2021 show repertoire as well as a song of The Featured choir will incorporate approximately 100 their choice during their individual audition. Teachers secondary school students. From this ensemble of 100 will be sent a selection of 2021 show repertoire for singers, approximately 40 singers will be selected as students to learn prior to call-back auditions. section leaders of the Featured choir. Section leaders are • If FV/BV students are successful in the first call-back required to attend a live solo audition and will be assessed audition, they will be invited to attend casting auditions as per the selection criteria provided on page 44. in Brisbane. In addition to this criteria, selected students in the role • Students who are successful at the FV and BV casting of Feature choir section leaders are to demonstrate an auditions will be advised of their confirmed invitation outstanding capacity to provide leadership of both self and into the cast. Further audition information will be the ensemble and be prepared to take direction well from provided in the invitation notices. both the Choir Director and Choir Manager. The Featured choir section leaders will be required to perform on microphone as a principal sound source for the show.

Massed choir The massed choir will include approximately 500 students from numerous primary and secondary schools from around the state. From April to July, students will work with the choir director and assistant choir conductors to rehearse and perform up to 25 items in the show, and provide a spectacular aural and visual backdrop for the other performers on stage. Applicants for the Massed choir are encouraged to submit either a solo or choral video recording of a performance from within the previous 12 – 18 month period.

Nominations and Auditions Please refer to the Fact sheet 3 — How to nominate on page 40 for detailed instructions on how to nominate. Featured and Backing Vocalists • Please ensure students showcase their most suited genres. Audition pieces should be two contrasting styles (e.g. different genre, era or tempo). • Students are required to perform their selected audition repertoire from memory. • Live audition footage is required. Please do not submit produced audition videos or studio recordings. • Audition footage must be submitted for each individual

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Featured choir Rehearsal Commitment • Please ensure students showcase their most suited genres. Audition pieces should be contrasting styles FV/BV and Featured choir students (including those from (e.g. different genre, era or tempo). regional areas) are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals unless otherwise negotiated with the category • Students must nominate as soprano, alto, tenor or bass manager. If students are unable to commit to rehearsals, voice type. Massed choir may be more suitable. • Live audition footage is required. Please do not submit produced audition videos or studio recordings. In 2021, Featured and Backing Vocalist rehearsals will be scheduled in a new format, with specific item rehearsals • Audition footage must be submitted for each individual scheduled and advised in early-April for the full program. student (not as a group). Please ensure the audition The FV/BV cast will be required to attend all scheduled footage meets the requirements outlined on page 4 in rehearsals for the items in which they are cast. this document. • Students are required to audition with a backing track Massed choir students and teachers/supervisors are or accompaniment, with the exception of acappella expected to attend rehearsals between March and repertoire. July, except regional schools, which are encouraged to participate from the June rehearsal. All rehearsals are near • Selected students who nominate for Featured choir will Brisbane and run by either the choir director or assistant be invited to attend Section leaders solo audition in choir conductors. Brisbane, please refer to the key dates tables. Audition material will be sent out with invitations. Supervision Expectations Massed choir • Applicants for the Massed choir are encouraged to Featured and Backing Vocalists submit either a solo or choral video recording of a No supervision is required for the Featured and Backing performance from within the previous 12 - 18 month Vocalist cast at rehearsals or during show week. A period. Department of Education employee is always onsite and • All students nominated to participate in the Massed responsible for the supervision of the cast. choir will be offered a position in the cast provided we are not at maximum capacity.

8 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Featured choir Key Dates At least one teacher/supervisor must attend all Featured Featured and Backing Vocalists choir rehearsals. Section leaders do not require supervision at Section leader rehearsals. A Department of The below dates are a guide until rehearsal schedules are Education employee will always be onsite and responsible complete. Each item rehearses between 8 and 12 hours for the supervision of this cast. across three or four rehearsals. Some rehearsals will be held online in 2021, more information around the changes Massed choir to the vocal rehearsal process will be communicated in the At least one teacher/supervisor must attend all rehearsals cast invitation notice. and perform alongside their students at all performances and act as a supervisor during show week. Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due for new and Year 7 students Friday 12 February 2021 Invitations issued for first call-back audition Learning Resources Saturday 20 February – First call-back auditions A number of teaching materials are made available on the Monday 22 February 2021 Participant Gateway. Information around how to access this Thursday 25 February Invitations issued for casting auditions 2021 platform will be included in fortnightly communications Saturday 13 March – FV and BV casting auditions and invitation/acceptance forms. Monday 15 March 2021 Friday 19 March 2021 Invitations issued to join the CGEN cast Coordinating teachers will receive music scores and Saturday 27 March 2021 First BV rehearsal teaching videos for choir pieces prior to rehearsals. Saturday 27 March – FV part allocation and Music Director rehearsal (no Students will also be able to access these materials online. Monday 29 March 2021 BVs required) These will be uploaded as soon as they are available. Saturday 8 May 2021 BV and Featured choir rehearsal (no FVs required) Teachers are encouraged to rehearse the repertoire from Friday 14 May – Sunday FV vocal rehearsal (no BVs required) the sheet music provided between scheduled rehearsals. 16 May 2021 Saturday 22 May 2021 Second BV rehearsal (no FVs required) We are looking at conducting some choir rehearsals Saturday 29 May – FV and BV vocal rehearsal virtually. Further details will be communicated once Sunday 30 May 2021 confirmed. Saturday 5 June 2021 BV and Featured choir rehearsal (no FVs required) Saturday 19 June 2021 – FV and BV vocal rehearsal Sunday 20 June 2021 Costumes Wednesday 30 June 2021 Third BV rehearsal (no FVs required) Featured and Backing Vocalists Thursday 1 July 2021 FV and BV movement rehearsal Friday 2 July – Saturday 3 FV and BV direction days with executive producer/ A number of costumes will be required to be self-sourced, July 2021 creative director pending which items the student is cast in to. A detailed Sunday 4 July 2021 FV and BV vocal rehearsal (show run order – vocal list is supplied to the cast in May. & direction) Saturday 10 July or Sunday Sitzprobe Featured and Massed choir 11 July 2021 (date TBC) Students and teacher/supervisors performing with the Tuesday 13 July – Show week Saturday 17 July 2021 choir are required to wear a CGEN white performance shirt. Shirts will be available to purchase for $25.00 each, Featured Choir including GST. If students and teachers have their choir Please note: these dates are a guide and the schedule may change depending on shirts from previous years they may be re-used if they are show requirements. still in a presentable condition. Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due for new and Year 7 students The CGEN white performance shirts may be ordered online Friday 12 February 2021 Invitations issued for Section leader auditions between Monday 29 March and Wednesday 28 April 2021 Monday 15 March 2021 Auditions for Section Leaders via the CGEN nomination database. The department will Friday 19 March 2021 Invitations issued for Featured choir and Section invoice the nominating school for the shirts in July 2021. leaders Friday 23 April 2021 Featured choir rehearsal Show week Commitment Saturday 8 May 2021 BV and Section leaders rehearsal Friday 14 May 2021 Featured artists’ workshop – Section leaders only Featured and Backing Vocalists Sunday 16 May 2021 Featured choir rehearsal All vocalists are required onsite at the BCEC from the Saturday 5 June 2021 Featured choir rehearsal Wednesday of show week. A detailed schedule for show Sunday 13 June 2021 Featured and massed combined choir rehearsal week will be released in the show week Information Book (t-shirt distribution day) Saturday 10 July or Sunday Sitzprobe in June. 11 July 2021 (date TBC) Featured and Massed choir Tuesday 13 July – Show week Saturday 17 July 2021 Choir students are required onsite at the BCEC from either the Wednesday or Thursday of show week. A detailed schedule for show week will be released in the show week Information Book in June.

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Massed Choir 4. I can’t supervise my student at rehearsals. What other Please note: these dates are a guide and the schedule may change depending on options are there? show requirements. As all students must have a supervisor, we recommend Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due approaching parents or other coordinating teachers Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due for new and Year 7 students from involved nearby schools and arrange a rehearsal Monday 15 February 2021 Invitations issued for Massed choir supervision rotation to share the load. Tuesday 16 March 2021 North cell rehearsal 5. How is information distributed to teachers and parents Wednesday 17 March 2021 South cell rehearsal throughout the program? Thursday 18 March 2021 West cell rehearsal Friday 19 March 2021 Regional cell rehearsal (virtual – TBC) A CGEN fortnightly update is sent out by the CGEN Tuesday 25 May 2021 Massed choir A combined rehearsal team, providing updates and upcoming deadlines on Wednesday 26 May 2021 Massed choir B combined rehearsal all categories to coordinating teachers as nominated by Sunday 13 June 2021 Featured choir and massed combined choir the school. rehearsal (t-shirt distribution day) Specific FVBV information will be sent out throughout Tuesday 13 July – Saturday Show week 17 July 2021 the process relating to costume, rehearsal and show week information. FAQ’s and Page Referrals Specific choir related information will be sent out in addition as per the Program Guidelines key dates as 1. Has Featured choir replaced Core and central choir? well as ad hoc emails distributing learning material Yes, student’s now nominate under Featured choir when it becomes available, for example music. instead of Core or Central choir. The Choir Director will Coordinating teachers can send through a list of email then select students to audition for Section leaders addresses to add to the distribution list, if they wish. within the Featured choir. 6. If students aren’t able to attend auditions, can they 2. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, still be considered for a featured cast? where can I find supporting materials? Students must attend FV, BV and Section leader Please refer to Fact sheet 3 — How to nominate when auditions if they would like to be considered for these submitting nominations. Please use this guide as a first categories. point of reference before contacting the CGEN team. 7. If students aren’t able to attend rehearsals, can they 3. Can students who nominate in a vocal category also still be involved? nominate for another CGEN category? FVBV students will be required to attend all scheduled Choir students are required onstage for the majority rehearsals for the items in which they are cast. If they of the show and would have a commitment overlap are unable to attend certain rehearsals, this must be between the categories. FVBV students can overlap discussed with the category coordinator in advance. across multiple categories, in consultation with the category coordinator. All metropolitan choir students are required to attend all choir rehearsals as outlined in the key dates per category. If they are unable to attend a rehearsal, or need to arrive late or leave early, please discuss this with the Choir coordinator in advance.

10 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Students who are strong in speciality genres and cannot 2. DANCE and DRAMA commit to the rehearsal expectations of a featured cast, can elect to participate as a speciality dancer, who are cast DANCE in one or more “specialty genre” items such as hip hop/ musical theatre/ballet, and the finale item. Students can be nominated in any of the following categories: Casting of students will depend on a number of factors, including the requirement for particular dance genres in DANCE the show, technical capabilities, creative concept and • Featured dance the number of dancers required, as dictated by the final production concept. • Speciality dance • Massed dance (metro) The health and safety of students will also be considered • Massed dance (regional) in determining the number of items students are cast in during the audition and acceptance process. The featured, speciality and massed dance casts includes more than 700 students from both primary and secondary It is not a requirement that students nominating undertake schools. From March to July, students have the opportunity dance lessons at school or be enrolled in private dance to work with professional choreographers and artists training. in auditions, rehearsals and workshops leading up to performances. Featured dance Students are selected for placement in dance items Nominating and Criteria covering genres such as contemporary, musical theatre, Students must be in the following year levels to be jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet and traditional. considered for the below featured dance casts: All dancers who nominate and accept their invitation • Company: Year 7 – Year 12 (must display outstanding are cast in the massed dance component, dependent on performance and technical capabilities) numbers. This includes, but may not be limited to, one • Senior Ensemble: Year 10 – Year 12 (must display a high massed dance item and the finale item. Students based in level of performance and technical capabilities) regional schools who wish to learn the choreography via recorded footage will automatically be considered for a • Middle Ensemble: Year 7 – Year 9 (must display a high regional massed dance cast. level of performance and technical capabilities) • Junior A Ensemble: Year 4 – Year 6 (must display strong A select group of students are invited to participate performance and technical capabilities) in featured dance. Featured dance is a considerable commitment and involves rehearsals most weekends in • Junior B Ensemble: Prep – Year 3 (must display strong the lead up to the performances. Students selected into performance capabilities) featured dance are cast into smaller group items including All featured dancers are expected to attend all rehearsals solos, pas de deux and company items. and performance commitments.

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No footage is required to be submitted when nominating Supervision Expectations for featured dance, as they are expected to attend live All featured dancers are asked to submit a medical and auditions. personal details form to the dance coordinator upon Costume sizes are collected during the nomination stage. acceptance to their cast. DoE staff onsite are able to Once casting invitations are offered, these sizes are provide supervision for these students, and will have the expected to be updated as required before the acceptance forms on hand at all times. Parents/teachers who drop deadline. off students are required to sign students in and out of rehearsals, and provide an emergency contact number for Please refer to the Database Guide on page 40 for detailed that day. instructions on how to nominate. During show week, this same process only applies to the Live Auditions Company cast. All other featured dancers are required to be Secondary students nominating for featured dance supervised by a principal approved supervisor backstage. are required to attend up to four auditions across two Learning Resources weekends in February/March. All students wishing to audition must be available for all specified dates, including All featured dancers will have access to music for all dance specialty auditions. items to enable students to rehearse in their own time. Primary students are required to attend an audition. These Footage of rehearsals will be uploaded online, which will auditions are similar to a dance rehearsal and are a fun allow students to view the routines between weekend and positive environment for all participating. rehearsals, assisting in keeping them up to date with choreography. Students are only required to prepare a 90 second piece to perform in front of the panel, should they be invited to the Costumes call back auditions on the second day of the first weekend. Costume fees vary in accordance with performer and show requirements, and any student who withdraws after a Rehearsal Commitment deadline communicated by the dance coordinator will be Rehearsal and performance commitments for featured charged for the entire cost of their costumes. Featured dance are much greater than that of massed dance. All dancers generally have a costume cost that sits between featured students are required to attend all assigned $150 and $300. rehearsals, with limited allowance made for absent students. Featured dance rehearsals are held most Costume payments are required to be made through weekends from April to July 2021. an app called “Qkr”, by a specific deadline that will be communicated by the dance coordinator. More information on this process will be provided. Show week Commitment Featured dancers are required onsite at the BCEC from the Wednesday of show week. A detailed schedule for show week will be released in the show week Information Book in June. Key Dates The below dates are a guide until choreographers and rehearsal schedules are complete. Each featured dance item rehearses between 8 and 12 hours across three or four rehearsals. Rehearsals will be held in a central location and items grouped where possible in order to minimise the number of days students are committed to rehearsals.

Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due (audition footage due for regional schools only) Wednesday 27 January Invitations issued for auditions 2021 Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due (audition footage due for regional schools only) for new and Year 7 students Monday 15 February 2021 Invitations issued for auditions for new and Year 7 students Saturday 27 February Featured dance auditions - secondary 2021 Sunday 28 February 2021 Featured dance call-backs - secondary Saturday 6 March 2021 Featured dance auditions – primary Saturday 6 March 2021 Secondary massed dance casting day (all students auditioning for senior featured dance must attend this audition) Sunday 7 March 2021 Specialty dance auditions

12 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Monday 15 March 2021 Casting invitations and rehearsal schedule sent to FAQ’s and Page Referrals schools Friday 23 April 2021 Final date to withdraw without financial penalty 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, (costume payments) where can I find supporting materials? Wednesday 5 May 2021 Choreography content day 1 (senior featured The CGEN team have created a Database Guide for you dancers only) Thursday 6 May 2021 Choreography content day 2 (senior featured to use as a guide when submitting nominations. Please dancers only) use this guide as a first point of reference, before Saturday 8 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* contacting the CGEN team. Saturday 15 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* 2. Can students who nominate for dance also nominate Sunday 16 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* for other CGEN categories? Saturday 22 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* Sunday 23 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories Saturday 29 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* during the nomination phase. Depending on the run Sunday 30 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* order of the production, there may be a commitment Saturday 5 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* overlap between the categories (e.g. inadequate time Sunday 6 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* for quick changes, more than one cast in the same Saturday 12 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* item) and therefore the dance coordinator will need to Sunday 13 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* use their discretion to determine what the student’s Saturday 19 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* commitment across their nominated categories might Sunday 20 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* look like. Overlap during the rehearsal stages will also Saturday 26 June 2021 ACT 1 & 2 blocking rehearsal with creative director need to be managed by the category coordinators. Sunday 27 June 2021 ACT 1 & 2 dress rehearsal with creative director & lighting designer 3. How is information distributed to teachers and parents Monday 28 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* throughout the program? Tuesday 29 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* A dance update is distributed fortnightly by the dance Wednesday 30 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* coordinator to the coordinating teachers, and parents Saturday 3 July 2021 Dance rehearsals* of featured dancers. Coordinating teachers will also Sunday 4 July 2021 Dance rehearsals* be given the option to send through a list of email Tuesday 13 July – Show week addresses to add to the distribution list, should they Saturday 17 July 2021 wish. *These dates are just a guide and will be confirmed in March.

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4. If students aren’t able to attend auditions, can they Speciality dance still be considered for a featured cast? Nominating and Criteria Student’s attendance at the auditions is at their discretion. Should they need to arrive late or leave Students nominating for speciality dance are unable to early, it will be noted by the panel and taken into make a commitment to the expectations of a featured consideration. The less time they are at auditions, the dance cast, but must still meet a high performance and less exposure they have to the panel, which could be technical capabilities standard. to their detriment. If they are unable to attend at all, Students must be in the following year levels to be they won’t be considered for a featured cast. If they are considered for the below speciality genre items in the 2021 unable to attend the speciality auditions but wish to production: be considered, they may submit footage to the dance coordinator directly. It is not always guaranteed that • Musical Theatre: Year 1 – Year 12 this footage is considered, as the calibre of students • Hip Hop: Year 4 – Year 12 who do attend auditions may already meet the requirements. • Tap: Year 6 – Year 12 5. Can featured dancers also audition for the speciality All speciality dancers are expected to attend all rehearsals genre items? and performance commitments. Yes. Students who wish to be cast as a featured dancer, No footage is required to be submitted when nominating are able to also attend the speciality dance genre for speciality dance, as they are expected to attend a live auditions. This would enable them to increase their audition. repertoire. Costume sizes are collected during the nomination stage. Supervising fact sheet – page 38 Once casting invitations are offered, these sizes are How to nominate fact sheet – page 40 expected to be updated as required before the acceptance deadline. Please refer to the Database Guide on page 40 for detailed instructions on how to nominate.

14 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Live Auditions Key Dates Students nominating for specialty dance are required to The below dates are a guide until choreographers and attend one audition per genre they wish to be considered rehearsal schedules are complete. Each speciality dance for. These fall on the fourth day of auditions. Please refer to item rehearses between 8 and 12 hours across three or four key dates below. rehearsals. Rehearsals will be held in a central location and items grouped where possible in order to minimise the Students are not required to prepare anything for number of days students are committed to rehearsals. auditions. They will be taught choreography and be required to run it for a period of time afterwards. Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due (audition footage due for regional schools only) Rehearsal Commitment Wednesday 27 January 2021 Invitations issued for auditions All speciality dance students are required to attend all Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due (audition footage due for assigned rehearsals, with limited allowance made for regional schools only) for new and Year 7 students absent students. Speciality dance rehearsals are held Monday 15 February 2021 Invitations issued for auditions for new and across weekends from April to July 2021. Year 7 students Supervision Expectations Sunday 7 March 2021 Specialty dance auditions Monday 15 March 2021 Casting invitations and rehearsal schedule sent All speciality dancers are asked to submit a medical and to schools personal details form to the dance coordinator upon Friday 23 April 2021 Final date to withdraw without financial penalty acceptance to their cast. DoE staff onsite are able to (costume payments) provide supervision for these students, and will have the Saturday 8 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* Saturday 15 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* forms on hand at all times. Parents/teachers who drop Sunday 16 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* off students are required to sign students in and out of Saturday 22 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* rehearsals, and provide an emergency contact number for Sunday 23 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* that day. Saturday 29 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* During show week, this process no longer applies. All Sunday 30 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* Saturday 5 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* speciality dancers are required to be supervised by a Sunday 6 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* principal approved supervisor backstage. Saturday 12 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* Learning Resources Sunday 13 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* Saturday 19 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* All speciality dancers will have access to music for all Sunday 20 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* dance items to enable students to rehearse in their own Saturday 26 June 2021 ACT 1 & 2 blocking rehearsal with creative time. director Sunday 27 June 2021 ACT 1 & 2 dress rehearsal with creative director Footage of rehearsals will be uploaded online, which will & lighting designer allow students to view the routines between weekend Monday 28 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* rehearsals, assisting in keeping them up to date with Tuesday 29 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* choreography. Wednesday 30 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* Saturday 3 July 2021 Dance rehearsals* Costumes Sunday 4 July 2021 Dance rehearsals* Costume fees vary in accordance with performer and show Tuesday 13 July – Saturday Show week requirements, and any student who withdraws after a 17 July 2021 deadline communicated by the dance coordinator will be charged for the entire cost of their costumes. Speciality FAQ’s and Page Referrals dancers generally have a costume cost of approximately 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, $40 per item they are cast in (excluding the finale item). where can I find supporting materials? Costume payments are required to be made through The CGEN team have created a Database Handbook for an app called “Qkr”, by a specific deadline that will be you to use as a guide when submitting nominations. communicated by the dance coordinator. More information Please use this guide as a first point of reference, before contacting the CGEN team. on this process will be provided. 2. Can students who nominate for dance also nominate Show week Commitment for other CGEN categories? Speciality dancers are required onsite at the BCEC from the Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories Wednesday of show week. A detailed schedule for show during the nomination phase. Depending on the run week will be released in the show week Information Book order of the production, there may be a commitment in June. overlap between the categories (e.g. inadequate time for quick changes, more than one cast in the same item) and therefore the dance coordinator will need to use their discretion to determine what the student’s commitment across their nominated categories might look like. Overlap during the rehearsal stages will also need to be managed by the category coordinators.

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3. How is information distributed to teachers and parents Massed dance (metro) throughout the program? Nominating and Criteria A dance update is distributed fortnightly by the dance coordinator to the coordinating teachers, and parents Massed dance includes primary and secondary students of featured dancers. Coordinating teachers will also with an interest in dance, who have musicality, enthusiasm be given the option to send through a list of email and are capable of performing a variety of simple addresses to add to the distribution list, should they movements. The level of choreography will be beginner to wish. intermediate, and teachers must ensure that all students nominated are able to manage the requirements of 4. If students aren’t able to attend the speciality dance auditions, are they still able to be considered? rehearsals and performances. Student’s attendance at the auditions is at their Metro massed dancers are invited to perform in at least discretion. Should they need to arrive late or leave two items, including the finale item, but certain students, early, it will be noted by the panel and taken into based on casting auditions or footage, may be invited to consideration. The less time they are at auditions, the participate in additional items dependent on production less exposure they have to the panel, which could be requirements. to their detriment. If they are unable to attend at all, they are able to submit footage (specific to the genres) Students must be in the following year levels to be directly to the dance coordinator to be considered, considered for the below metro massed dance casts: although this is not guaranteed. • Senior Massed A: Year 7 – Year 12 (must display strong musicality and enthusiasm) Supervising fact sheet – page 38 • Senior Massed B: Year 7 – Year 12 (must display How to nominate fact sheet – page 40 musicality and enthusiasm) • Junior Massed: Prep – Year 6 (must display musicality and enthusiasm) Metro massed dancers will be required to attend all rehearsals.

16 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines No footage is required to be submitted when nominating show week will be released in the show week Information for massed dance (metro). Book in June. Costume sizes are collected during the nomination stage. Key Dates Once casting invitations are offered, these sizes are The below dates are a guide until choreographers and expected to be updated as required before the acceptance rehearsal schedules are complete. Each massed dance deadline. item usually rehearses between 8 and 12 hours across Please refer to the Database Guide on page 40 for detailed three or four rehearsals. Rehearsals will be held in a central instructions on how to nominate. location and items grouped where possible in order to minimise the number of days students are committed to Live Auditions rehearsals. Metro secondary students are required to attend the casting audition day in March. This audition is compulsory, Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due (audition footage due for regional schools only) as not all students nominated are guaranteed a position in Wednesday 27 January 2021 Invitations issued for auditions the dance cast. Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due (audition footage due for regional schools only) for new and Year 7 Metro junior students are not required to attend a live students audition, but are automatically considered for the Junior Monday 15 February 2021 Invitations issued for auditions for new and Massed cast. If the CGEN team are required to cap numbers Year 7 students per school to ensure the safety of the students, this will be Saturday 6 March 2021 Secondary massed dance casting day (all communicated to teachers during the casting phase. students auditioning for senior featured dance must attend this audition) Students are not required to prepare anything for Sunday 7 March 2021 Specialty dance auditions auditions. They will be taught choreography and be Monday 15 March 2021 Casting invitations and rehearsal schedule sent to schools required to run it for a period of time afterwards. Friday 23 April 2021 Final date to withdraw without financial penalty Rehearsal Commitment (costume payments) Saturday 8 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* All metro massed dancers are expected to attend all Saturday 15 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* rehearsals and performance commitments. Sunday 16 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* Supervision Expectations Saturday 22 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* Sunday 23 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* All metro massed dancers are required to be supervised at Saturday 29 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* all auditions, rehearsals and during show week. They are Sunday 30 May 2021 Dance rehearsals* asked to provide their coordinating teacher with a medical Saturday 5 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* and personal details form upon acceptance to their cast, Sunday 6 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* and the supervisor/s onsite should always have a copy of Saturday 12 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* these forms on hand. Sunday 13 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* Saturday 19 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* Learning Resources Sunday 20 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* All metro massed dancers will have access to music for all Saturday 26 June 2021 ACT 1 & 2 blocking rehearsal with creative director dance items to enable students to rehearse in their own Sunday 27 June 2021 ACT 1 & 2 dress rehearsal with creative director time. & lighting designer Footage of rehearsals will be uploaded online, which will Monday 28 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* Tuesday 29 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* allow students to view the routines between weekend Wednesday 30 June 2021 Dance rehearsals* rehearsals, assisting in keeping them up to date with Saturday 3 July 2021 Dance rehearsals* choreography. Sunday 4 July 2021 Dance rehearsals* Costumes Tuesday 13 July – Saturday Show week 17 July 2021 Costume fees vary in accordance with performer and show requirements, and any student who withdraws after a deadline communicated by the dance coordinator will be charged for the entire cost of their costumes. Metro massed dancers generally have a costume cost that sits between $50-$150 for seniors and $50-$80 for juniors. Costume payments are required to be made through an app called “Qkr”, by a specific deadline that will be communicated by the dance coordinator. More information on this process will be provided. Show week Commitment Metro massed dancers are required onsite at the BCEC from the Wednesday of show week. A detailed schedule for

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FAQ’s and Page Referrals Massed dance (regional) 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, Nominating and Criteria where can I find supporting materials? Massed dance includes primary and secondary students The CGEN team have created a Database Handbook for with an interest in dance, who have musicality, enthusiasm you to use as a guide when submitting nominations. and are capable of performing a variety of simple Please use this guide as a first point of reference, movements. The level of choreography will be beginner to before contacting the CGEN team. intermediate, and teachers must ensure that all students 2. Can students who nominate for dance also nominate nominated are able to manage the requirements of for other CGEN categories? rehearsals and performances. Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories Regional massed dancers are invited to perform in at least during the nomination phase. Depending on the run two items, including the finale item, but certain students, order of the production, there may be a commitment based on casting auditions or footage, may be invited to overlap between the categories (e.g. inadequate time participate in additional items dependent on production for quick changes, more than one cast in the same requirements. item) and therefore the dance coordinator will need to use their discretion to determine what the student’s Students must be in the following year levels to be commitment across their nominated categories might considered for the below regional massed dance casts: look like. Overlap during the rehearsal stages will also • Senior Regional Massed: Year 7 – Year 12 (must display need to be managed by the category coordinators. strong musicality and enthusiasm) 3. How is information distributed to teachers and parents • Junior Regional Massed: Prep – Year 6 (must display throughout the program? musicality and enthusiasm) A dance update is distributed fortnightly by the dance Regional massed dance students are required to submit coordinator to the coordinating teachers, and parents footage as part of the nomination process to assist in of featured dancers. Coordinating teachers will also casting. Regional dance footage should only feature be given the option to send through a list of email students who are nominating for CGEN 2021. Please ensure addresses to add to the distribution list, should they the audition footage meets the general requirements as wish. outlined on page 4 in this document. 4. If students aren’t able to attend the massed casting day, are they still able to be considered? Costume sizes are collected during the nomination stage. Once casting invitations are offered, these sizes are Student’s attendance at the auditions is at their expected to be updated as required before the acceptance discretion. Should they need to arrive late or leave deadline. early, it will be noted by the panel and taken into consideration. The less time they are at auditions, the Please refer to the Database Guide on page 40 for detailed less exposure they have to the panel, which could be instructions on how to nominate. to their detriment. If they are unable to attend at all but submit footage to the dance coordinator directly, Live Auditions they will be considered for the Massed A or Massed B Regional massed dance students are not required to attend cast. If they are unable to attend at all and don’t submit any live metro auditions, as the footage uploaded during footage, they will be considered for the Massed B cast nominations is used to determine casting. only. Rehearsal Commitment 5. Can massed dancers also audition for the speciality Regional massed dance students are not required to travel genre items? to Brisbane for rehearsals until show week. Regional Yes. Students who wish to be cast in massed dance, schools who nominate large groups of students may wish are able to also attend the speciality dance genre to schedule their own rehearsals to learn and run the auditions. This would enable them to increase their choreography together during or after school hours. repertoire. Supervision Expectations Supervising fact sheet – page 38 During show week, all regional massed dancers are How to nominate fact sheet – page 40 required to be supervised backstage. They are asked to provide their coordinating teacher with a medical and personal details form upon acceptance to their cast, and the supervisor/s onsite should always have a copy of these forms on hand. Learning Resources All regional dancers will have access to music for all dance items to enable students to rehearse in their own time. Teaching footage will be uploaded online for each regional massed item in May 2021. 18 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Costumes 3. How is information distributed to teachers and parents Costume fees vary in accordance with performer and show throughout the program? requirements, and any student who withdraws after a A dance update is distributed fortnightly by the dance deadline communicated by the dance coordinator will be coordinator to the coordinating teachers, and parents charged for the entire cost of their costumes. Regional of featured dancers. Coordinating teachers will also massed dancers generally have a costume cost that sits be given the option to send through a list of email between $50-$150 for seniors and $50-$80 for juniors. addresses to add to the distribution list, should they wish. Costume payments are required to be made through 4. What classifies as a “regional school”? an app called “Qkr”, by a specific deadline that will be communicated by the dance coordinator. More information CGEN schools are considered regional if they are more on this process will be provided. than a two-hour drive from Brisbane. Students from the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast, Logan, Show week Commitment Redlands, Ipswich, Somerset (south of Toogoolawah Regional massed dancers are required for a regional dance only) and Scenic Rim council regions are considered rehearsal on the Tuesday of show week, and then onsite metropolitan, and therefore should attend all at the BCEC from the Wednesday of show week. A detailed scheduled rehearsals. schedule for show week will be released in the show week 5. Can regional massed dancers also audition for the Information Book in June. speciality genre items? Key Dates Yes. Students who wish to be cast as a regional massed It is encouraged that regional schools who have large dancer, are able to travel to Brisbane for the speciality groups of students participating are scheduling their own auditions. This would enable them to increase their repertoire, but also means they would be required to rehearsals during or after school hours. attend all metro specialty item rehearsals they are cast Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due (audition footage due for in. regional schools only) Wednesday 27 January 2021 Invitations issued for auditions Supervising fact sheet – page 38 Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due (audition footage due for How to nominate fact sheet – page 40 regional schools only) for new and Year 7 students Monday 15 February 2021 Invitations issued for auditions for new and Year 7 students Monday 15 March 2021 Casting invitations and rehearsal schedule sent to schools Friday 23 April 2021 Final date to withdraw without financial penalty (costume payments) Wednesday 12 May 2021 Regional choreography footage uploaded for schools by today Tuesday 13 July 2021 Regional dance rehearsal Tuesday 13 July – Saturday Show week 17 July 2021

FAQ’s and Page Referrals 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, where can I find supporting materials? The CGEN team have created a Database Guide for you to use as a guide when submitting nominations. Please use this guide as a first point of reference, before contacting the CGEN team. 2. Can students who nominate for dance also nominate for other CGEN categories? Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories during the nomination phase. Depending on the run order of the production, there may be a commitment overlap between the categories (e.g. inadequate time for quick changes, more than one cast in the same item) and therefore the dance coordinator will need to use their discretion to determine what the student’s commitment across their nominated categories might look like. Overlap during the rehearsal stages will also need to be managed by the category coordinators.

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Drama Live Auditions Students nominating for drama are required to attend a live Opportunities for drama students may include but are not audition in March, where they will be required to partake in limited to stage performance, physical theatre, roaming group activities, including improvisation work. performance, film opportunity and backstage reporting. If students are required to prepare anything for the Students interested in content writing and interviewer/ audition, they will be notified by the drama coordinator presenter opportunities should also consider nominating on the invitation to audition distributed to coordinating for the CGEN student media crew. Information is available teachers in March. on page 31. Selected students will demonstrate: Nominating and Criteria • discernment in the selection and application of the Students must be in Year 8 – Year 12 to be considered for dramatic elements, particularly: focus, tension, timing, the drama ensemble rhythm, space, mood, contrast and sound All drama students are expected to attend all rehearsals • ability to use expressive skills: voice, movement, facial and performance commitments. expression and gesture No footage is required to be submitted when nominating • outstanding stage presence and energy. for drama, as they are expected to attend a live audition. Casting will depend on a number of factors, including the Costume sizes are collected during the nomination stage. requirement for the particular style of performance in the Once casting invitations are offered, these sizes are show, the technical capabilities of each performer, and expected to be updated as required before the acceptance the final production concept as directed by the executive deadline. producer/creative director. Please refer to the Database Guide on page 40 for detailed Rehearsal Commitment instructions on how to nominate. All drama students are required to attend all assigned rehearsals, with limited allowance made for absent students.

20 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Supervision Expectations FAQ’s and Page Referrals All drama students are asked to submit a medical and 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, personal details form to the dance coordinator upon where can I find supporting materials? acceptance to the cast. DoE staff onsite are able to provide The CGEN team have created a Database Guide for you supervision for these students, and will have the forms on to use as a guide when submitting nominations. Please hand at all times. Parents/teachers who drop off students use this guide as a first point of reference, before are required to sign students in and out of rehearsals, and contacting the CGEN team. provide an emergency contact number for that day. 2. Can students who nominate for drama also nominate During show week, this same process applies. for other CGEN categories? Learning Resources Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories All drama students will have access to music for all drama during the nomination phase. Depending on the run items to enable students to rehearse in their own time. order of the production, there may be a commitment overlap between the categories (e.g. inadequate time Footage of rehearsals will be uploaded online, which will for quick changes, more than one cast in the same allow students to keep up to date with the progress of their item) and therefore the drama coordinator will need to items. use their discretion to determine what the student’s commitment across their nominated categories might Costumes look like. Overlap during the rehearsal stages will also Costume fees vary in accordance with performer and need to be managed by the category coordinators. show requirements, and any student who withdraws after 3. How is information distributed to teachers and parents a deadline communicated by the drama coordinator will throughout the program? be charged for the entire cost of their costumes. Drama students generally have a costume cost that sits between All drama information is distributed via email to $50 and $150. coordinating teachers, and parents when new or updated information is available. Costume payments are required to be made through 4. If students aren’t able to attend auditions, can they an app called “Qkr”, by a specific deadline that will be still be considered for the drama ensemble? communicated by the drama coordinator. More information on this process will be provided. Student’s attendance at the auditions is at their discretion. Should they need to arrive late or leave Show week Commitment early, it will be noted by the panel and taken into Drama students are required onsite at the BCEC from the consideration. The less time they are at auditions, the Wednesday of show week. A detailed schedule for show less exposure they have to the panel, which could be to week will be released in the show week Information Book their detriment. If they are unable to attend at all, they in June. are able to submit footage directly to drama coordinator to be considered, but this is not guaranteed. Key Dates Supervising fact sheet – page 38 The dates listed below are dependent on the repertoire requirements, additional rehearsals may be scheduled and How to nominate fact sheet – page 40 dates are subject to change.

Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due for new students Friday 5 March 2021 Invitations issued for auditions Saturday 27 March 2021 Drama auditions Thursday 1 April 2021 Invitations issued to drama cast Thursday 22 April 2021 Cast acceptances due Saturday 15 May 2021 Drama rehearsal Saturday 29 May 2021 Drama rehearsal Saturday 12 June 2021 Drama rehearsal Saturday 26 June 2021 ACT 1 & 2 dress rehearsal with director Sunday 27 June 2021 ACT 1 & 2 dress rehearsal with director and lighting designer Thursday 1 July 2021 Drama rehearsal Tuesday 13 July – Saturday Show week 17 July 2021

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Year 7–12 students who are proficient on the following 3. INSTRUMENTAL instruments are invited to nominate:

Students can be nominated in any of the following Flute Minimum audition level Clarinet Level 9–10, Instrumental Music categories: Alto Saxophone** Curriculum (approximately Grade 6–7 Tenor Saxophone** AMEB) INSTRUMENTAL Trumpet Violin • symphony orchestra Oboe Minimum audition level • massed string orchestra Bass clarinet Level 8, Instrumental Music • big band Bassoon Curriculum (approximately Grade 5–6 Baritone Saxophone** AMEB) • drumline French Horn Please note: Special consideration • solo instrumental Trombone Bass trombone may be given to students who Tuba have not yet achieved the above Viola levels, depending on the level of Symphony orchestra and solo instrumental Cello nominations received. Double bass Category and Criteria Harp The CGEN symphony orchestra features secondary Percussion* school students (Years 7–12) and provides musical * Percussionists should be proficient on both tuned and untuned percussion. accompaniment to the majority of vocal, dance and feature ** Although saxophones are not usually included in a symphony orchestra, there items in the show. The repertoire is varied, covering a wide are opportunities for alto, tenor and baritone saxophone players. Due to the nature of orchestral repertoire, saxophones may not be required to perform in range of classical and popular music styles. all orchestral numbers and this may be an important consideration for students wishing to nominate.

22 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines In 2021, students interested in nominating for the CGEN Rehearsal commitment symphony orchestra have an opportunity to also indicate Metropolitan students will be required to attend all interest in nominating for the Creative Generation scheduled rehearsals. A rehearsal schedule for regional Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music (MOST) program. students will be developed through negotiation with the MOST is a 10-day residential camp for musically symphony orchestra manager on a case-by-case basis once outstanding students from Queensland state secondary invitation letters have been issued. schools. The program, delivered biennially, extends gifted Supervision expectations and talented instrumental music students through a Supervising teachers are not required for symphony series of intensive rehearsals, workshops, tutorials and orchestra students. CGEN team members will supervise the performances with professional conductors, instructors students at all rehearsals. and tutors. The MOST residential camp will be held from Monday 21 June – Thursday 1 July 2021. Learning resources Nominations and auditions Sheet music folder distributed to metro students at the first rehearsal. Music for regional students will be mailed out. To apply for the CGEN symphony orchestra, an online Rehearsal tracks will be available to listen to and download nomination form must be completed and audition footage from the CGEN Participant Gateway. must be submitted by Friday 19 February 2021. During the online nomination process, coordinating teachers will be Costumes requested to indicate whether students are nominating for Symphony orchestra members are required to wear formal the CGEN symphony orchestra (only), MOST 2021 (only), or stage blacks. both programs. Show week commitment • Audition requirements are the same for the CGEN symphony orchestra and MOST. Symphony orchestra students are required to attend rehearsals from the weekend prior to show week and are • All auditions must include the students introducing required onsite at the BCEC from the Wednesday of show themselves and a brief introduction of the pieces. week. A detailed schedule for show week will be released • Students are asked to prepare an audition of two pieces in the show week Information Book in June. or excerpts in different styles, lasting no more than five minutes in total, and one chromatic scale of the Key dates student’s choice that demonstrates their full range. Please note: these dates are a guide and schedule may • An accompanist or CD backing may be used but is not change depending on show and venue requirements. An compulsory. additional rehearsal to the dates listed may be scheduled depending on repertoire requirements. • A student nominating for two or more instruments (e.g. trumpet and bass) must upload separate footage files Friday 19 February 2021 Nominations due for each instrument. Friday 19 March 2021 Invitations issued • Students nominating for percussion should prepare Tuesday 20 April 2021 Symphony orchestra rehearsal, pieces or excerpts on timpani, snare drum and mallet Tuesday 27 April 2021 Symphony orchestra rehearsal, playing. Sunday 16 May 2021 Symphony orchestra tutorials, Friday 9 July 2021 (date TBC) Symphony orchestra rehearsal (contingency • Students nominating for flute are encouraged to only) and lower brass tutorial include one piccolo solo in addition to their two Saturday 10 July or Sunday Symphony orchestra rehearsal (full day) prepared pieces or excerpts. 11 July 2021 (date TBC) Saturday 10 July or Sunday Sitzprobe • If a student has nominated for the CGEN symphony 11 July 2021 (date TBC) orchestra on trumpet, trombone or percussion, they Tuesday 13 July – Saturday Show week will not be considered for the James Morrison Creative 17 July 2021 Generation Big Band unless they also indicate they wish to be considered for MOST. Refer to the big band FAQ’s and Page Referrals category on page 25 for further nomination information. 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, • Please ensure all audition footage also satisfies the where can I find supporting materials? general requirements as outlined on page 40 in this document. The CGEN team have created a Database Guide for you to use when submitting nominations. Please use this • When recording audition footage, please ensure that guide as a first point of reference, before contacting the the filming location is acceptable and that there is no CGEN team. background noise. High-quality recordings are required to ensure panel members can assess the student’s 2. Can students who nominate in symphony orchestra playing level appropriately. also nominate for another CGEN category? Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories during the nomination phase. 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item) and therefore the symphony orchestra coordinator Massed string orchestra will need to use their discretion to determine what the student’s commitment across their nominated Category and Criteria categories might look like. Overlap during the rehearsal Up to 60 massed string orchestra students will be joined stages will also need to be managed by the category by the symphony orchestra to perform one work as a coordinators. spectacular feature item in the show. Massed string 3. How is information distributed to teachers and parents students will also participate in the finale item, but will not throughout the program? be required to play their instrument. A CGEN fortnightly update is sent out by the CGEN team, Year 5–12 students who perform at IM level 4 standard providing updates and upcoming deadlines on all (approx. AMEB 1) and above on violin, viola, cello or double categories. bass are invited to nominate. Specific symphony orchestra related information will Nominations and auditions be sent out as per the Program Guidelines key dates as well as ad hoc emails to distribute material when it To apply for the CGEN massed string orchestra, an online becomes available, for example music. nomination form must be completed by Friday 19 February 2021. Audition footage is not required. Coordinating teachers can send through a list of email addresses to add to the distribution list, should they Rehearsal commitment wish. Massed string orchestra students are expected to attend 4. If students aren’t able to attend all rehearsals, can they two rehearsals scheduled in April and May (regional still be part of symphony orchestra? schools do not need to attend these rehearsals). All While all metropolitan students are required to attend rehearsals and performances will be held in Brisbane with all rehearsals as outlined in the key dates, should they the massed string orchestra conductor. be unable to attend a rehearsal, or need to arrive late Supervision expectations or leave early, please negotiate this with the symphony Supervising teachers are not required for mass string orchestra coordinator in advance. students. CGEN team members will supervise the students at all rehearsals.

24 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Learning resources will be sent out as per the Program Guidelines key dates Sheet music will be distributed to the Brisbane students at as well as ad hoc emails to distribute material when it the first rehearsal. For students from regional Queensland, becomes available, for example music. the music will be emailed to the school coordinating Coordinating teachers can send through a list of email teacher, for distribution to the student/s. addresses to add to the distribution list, should they wish. All CGEN massed string orchestra music and tracks will also be available on the CGEN Participant Gateway. 4. If students aren’t able to attend all rehearsals, can they still be part of massed string orchestra? Costumes While all metropolitan and South East Queensland Massed string orchestra members are required to wear students are required to attend the rehearsals as formal stage blacks. outlined in the key dates, should they be unable to Show week commitment attend a rehearsal, or need to arrive late or leave early, please negotiate this with the massed string orchestra Massed string orchestra students are required onsite at the coordinator in advance. BCEC from the Wednesday of show week. The rehearsal on Tuesday 13 July will be confirmed pending the number of The James Morrison Creative Generation regional students involved. A detailed schedule for show week will be released in the show week Information Book Big Band in June. Category and Criteria Key Dates for massed string orchestra In 2021, secondary students wishing to be considered for the James Morrison Creative Generation Big Band must Please note: these dates are a guide and schedule may nominate and be accepted into the Creative Generation change depending on show and venue requirements. An Excellence Awards for Instrumental Music (MOST) program. additional rehearsal to the dates listed may be scheduled depending on repertoire requirements. Delivered biennially, MOST is a 10-day residential camp for musically outstanding students from Queensland Friday 19 February 2021 Nominations due state secondary schools. The program extends gifted Friday 26 February 2021 Invitations issued and talented instrumental music students through a Tuesday 4 May 2021 Rehearsal (Brisbane students only), series of intensive rehearsals, workshops, tutorials and Tuesday 1 June 2021 Rehearsal (Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast students) performances with professional conductors, instructors Monday 12 July – Saturday Show week and tutors. 17 July 2021 MOST will be held from Monday 21 June – Thursday 1 July 2021 in Brisbane. FAQ’s and Page Referrals Students selected for the MOST big band will: 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, where can I find supporting materials? • participate in all MOST residential program activities The CGEN team have created a Database Guide for you • be invited to participate in the James Morrison Creative to use when submitting nominations. Please use this Generation Big Band which will perform at CGEN. guide as a first point of reference, before contacting the The big band comprises of students in secondary school CGEN team. (Year 7 to 12) only. The big band features throughout 2. Can students who nominate in massed string orchestra CGEN as a stand-alone and integrated component of the also nominate for another CGEN category? show’s musical accompaniment, and students have the Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories opportunity to workshop and rehearse with professional during the nomination phase. Depending on the run musicians and performers from across the state in the lead order of the production, there may be a commitment up to CGEN performances. overlap between the categories (e.g. inadequate Big band students may also be invited to perform as time for quick changes, more than one cast in the same item) and therefore the massed string orchestra featured instrumentalists (solo or ensemble) in other items coordinator will need to use their discretion to in the show. determine what the student’s commitment across their James Morrison performing demands depends on nominated categories might look like. Overlap during availability, however, he works with the students leading the rehearsal stages will also need to be managed by up to the show. the category coordinators. Combined CGEN MOST nomination process 3. How is information distributed to teachers and parents throughout the program? To apply for the big band and MOST 2021, an online nomination form must be completed and audition footage A CGEN fortnightly update is sent out by the CGEN team, must be submitted by Friday 19 February 2021. During the providing updates and upcoming deadlines on all online nomination process, coordinating teachers will be categories. requested to indicate whether students are nominating for Specific massed string orchestra related information

Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines 25 State Schools Onstage the CGEN symphony orchestra (only), MOST 2021 (only), or • An accompanist or CD backing may be used but is not both programs. compulsory – this aspect is not assessed. • A student nominating for two or more instruments Year 7–12 students who are proficient on the following (e.g. trumpet and bass) must upload separate audition instruments are invited to nominate. footage files for each instrument. Alto saxophone Minimum audition level • Students nominating for drum kit, piano, guitar or bass Tenor saxophone Level 9, Instrumental Music do not need to prepare a chromatic scale. Trumpet Curriculum (approximately Grade 6–7 AMEB) • Please ensure all audition footage also satisfies the Baritone Saxophone Minimum audition level\ Please note: general requirements as outlined on page 4 in this Trombone Level 8, Instrumental Music document. Bass Trombone Curriculum (approximately Grade 5–6 • When recording audition footage, please ensure that Percussion* AMEB) Double bass the filming location is acceptable and that there is no Please note: background noise. High-quality recordings are required Special consideration may be given to to ensure panel members can assess the student’s students who have not yet achieved playing level appropriately. the above levels, depending on the level of nominations received. Rehearsal commitment Drum kit Students with excellent skills and All big band rehearsals will be conducted during the Guitar reading ability may be selected on Piano these instruments. MOST 2021 residential camp on 21 June – 1 July. No further Bass big band rehearsals will be scheduled until show week * Percussionists should be proficient on both tuned and untuned percussion. commencing 13 July. Nominations and auditions Supervision expectations • Audition requirements are the same for MOST and the Supervising teachers are not required for big band CGEN symphony orchestra. students. CGEN team members and MOST residential staff • All auditions must include the students introducing will supervise the students at all rehearsals and during the themselves and a brief introduction of the pieces. MOST program. • Students are asked to prepare an audition of two pieces Learning resources or excerpts in different styles, lasting no more than five minutes in total, and one chromatic scale of the A music folder will be distributed to students at the MOST student’s choice that demonstrates their full range. residential camp. All big band music and tracks will also be • One item must be a jazz style and demonstrate the available on the CGEN Participant Gateway. student’s ability to improvise.

26 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Costumes Drumline Big band members are required to wear formal stage The drumline will consist of 50-60 student drummers from blacks. Years 7–12. The drumline will perform in one main item as Show week commitment well as participating in the finale. Additional items will be Big band students are required onsite at the BCEC from the pending repertoire selection. Tuesday of show week. A detailed schedule for show week The drumline will use the American Marching drumline will be released in the show week Information Book in June. technique and will be made up of: Key Dates for big band • marching snares Please note: these dates are a guide and the schedule may • tenors – quads and quints (trios not included) change depending on show and venue requirements. • multiple bass drums (pitched bass drums).

Friday 19 February 2021 Nominations due Friday 19 March 2021 Invitations issued Featured drumline Monday 21 June – Thursday MOST residential program 1 July 2021 From the 50-60 massed drumline, up to 16 outstanding Monday 12 July – Saturday Show week student drummers will be asked to form the featured 17 July 2021 drumline and participate in a solo within the drumline item and possibly other items in the show pending repertoire. FAQ’s and Page Referrals Nominating and Criteria 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, • Students must nominate for either massed or featured where can I find supporting materials? drumline. The CGEN team have created a Database Guide for you • Featured drumline students must be in Years 9–12 to to use when submitting nominations. Please use this participate. guide as a first point of reference, before contacting the • Massed drumline students must be in Years 7–12 to CGEN team. participate. 2. Can students who nominate in big band also nominate • Students must nominate their drum type as either for another CGEN category? snare, tenor or bass. Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories • Audition footage must be submitted for each individual during the nomination phase. Depending on the run student (not as a group). Footage should be no longer order of the production, there may be a commitment than 90 seconds and include: overlap between the categories (e.g. inadequate time for quick changes, more than one cast in the same – a 30-second piece that includes accented and item) and therefore the big band coordinator will need non-accented notes (to be played with an audible to use their discretion to determine what the student’s metronome). commitment across their nominated categories might – a single stroke roll, double stroke open roll and look like. Overlap during the rehearsal stages will also paradiddle from slow to fast (not to be played with a need to be managed by the category coordinators. metronome). 3. How is information distributed to teachers and parents – The student and their drum are to be clearly visible throughout the program? in the footage (not hidden by music stand). The footage should also show the student’s feet and A CGEN fortnightly update is sent out by the CGEN team, they are required to mark time in the 30-second providing updates and upcoming deadlines on all piece. categories. – Please also ensure audition footage meets the Specific big band related information will be sent out requirements outlined on page 4. as per the Program Guidelines key dates as well as • All performers must supply their own or their school’s ad hoc emails to distribute material when it becomes marching drums with a carrier. Instrument stands are available, for example music. recommended for rehearsals (snare, tenor or bass drum Coordinating teachers can send through a list of email stands). addresses to add to the distribution list, should they To achieve a good quality video, students may wish to wish. play using a practice pad or record audio via an external 4. If students aren’t able to attend all rehearsals, can they microphone/audio interface. still be part of big band? Preference is given to high tension drums, with high Successful big band students must attend the Creative tension drum heads, for their clarity and tone. Generation Excellence Awards for Instrumental Music (MOST) program to be a part of the CGEN big band. It is expected that all performers have the correct sticks and mallets. For example, marching snare drumsticks, tenor sticks, marching bass drum mallets where the size is correct to the drum.

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Students are expected to be able to march and play and be Supervision Expectations prepared for the physical demands of show week. To minimise the number of people entering the venue, Please refer to Fact sheet 3 — How to nominate on page 40 drumline students can sign in themselves and parent for detailed instructions on how to nominate. supervision is not required. CGEN will ensure adequate supervision is present, however teachers/parents from Live Auditions schools with a group of students in drumline may be asked All students are required to submit video audition footage to assist at massed drumline rehearsals. for consideration. Regional students will be judged on their Refer to Fact sheet 1 — Role of the coordinating teacher video footage only. and supervisor on page 38 for more information. Selected metropolitan students will be invited to attend a Learning Resources live audition in Brisbane. Coordinating teachers will receive music scores and other After the auditions, successful students will be invited learning materials for drumline pieces throughout the to join either the featured or massed drumline. Students rehearsals. Students will also be able to access these may be offered a position on a different drum. This will materials online. Students are required to play their music be discussed with the student and teacher to ensure a from memory by the June rehearsal. Style and performance suitable drum is available. elements will be taught during the rehearsals. Rehearsal Commitment Costume Requirements All metro students and teachers/supervisors are expected Drumline students will be required to cover costs for to attend rehearsals between April and July in Brisbane costumes for their performance item. with the drumline leader. Show week Commitment Featured drumline students are required to attend Drumline students are required to attend rehearsals additional rehearsals to learn a more complex repertoire. from the Tuesday of show week and are required onsite Regional students are required to attend at least two at the BCEC from the Thursday of show week. A detailed rehearsals prior to show week. Other regional schools schedule for show week will be released in the show week are not required to travel to Brisbane until show week Information Book in June. rehearsals commencing Tuesday 13 July 2021.

28 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Key Dates for drumline 5. If students aren’t able to attend drumline auditions, Please note: these dates are a guide and the schedule may can they still be considered for featured drumline? change depending on show and venue requirements. Should a student be unavailable for the drumline audition, the drumline Leader will make the decision Friday 19 February 2021 Nominations due based on the footage uploaded upon nomination. Friday 26 February 2021 Invitations issued for auditions (metro students only) Please discuss this with the drumline coordinator in Saturday 13 March 2021 Drumline auditions (metro students only) advance. Friday 26 March 2021 Invitations issued to join drumline (metro and 6. If students aren’t able to attend all rehearsals, can they regional) still be part of drumline? Saturday 8 May 2021 Rehearsal and techniques workshop Friday 14 May 2021 Featured artists’ workshop – featured only While all metropolitan students are required to attend Saturday 15 May 2021 Featured rehearsal all drumline rehearsals as outlined in the key dates per, Saturday 29 May 2021 Massed and featured rehearsal should they be unable to attend a rehearsal, or need to Saturday 12 June 2021 Massed and featured rehearsal arrive late or leave early, please negotiate this with the Saturday 19 June 2021 Featured rehearsal drumline coordinator in advance. Saturday 3 July 2021 Featured rehearsal Saturday 10 July 2021 Massed and featured rehearsal Monday 12 July – Saturday Show week 17 July 2021

FAQ’s and Page Referrals 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, where can I find supporting materials? Please refer to Fact sheet 3 — How to nominate when submitting nominations. Please use this guide as a first point of reference before contacting the CGEN team. 2. Can students who nominate in drumline also nominate for another CGEN category? Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories during the nomination phase. Depending on the run order of the production, there may be a commitment overlap between the categories (e.g. inadequate time for quick changes, more than one cast in the same item) and therefore the drumline coordinator will need to use their discretion to determine what the student’s commitment across their nominated categories might look like. Overlap during the rehearsal stages will also need to be managed by the category coordinators. 3. I can’t supervise my student at rehearsals. What other options are there? As all students must at least be signed in by a supervisor, we recommend approaching parents or other coordinating teachers from involved nearby schools and arrange a rehearsal supervision rotation to share the load. On the occasion that no one can supervise a student, please discuss this with the drumline coordinator in advance. 4. How is information distributed to teachers and parents throughout the program? A CGEN fortnightly update is sent out by the CGEN team, providing updates and upcoming deadlines on all categories to coordinating teachers as nominated by the school. Specific drumline related information will be sent out in addition as per the Program Guidelines key dates as well as ad hoc emails distributing learning material when it becomes available, for example music. Coordinating teachers can send through a list of email addresses to add to the distribution list, if they wish.

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involved. Students may also be called for extra rehearsals 4. VARIETY with the category coordinator or executive producer/ creative director, and these extra commitments will be Students can be nominated in any of the following outlined throughout the process. categories: Supervision Expectations VARIETY As rehearsals are likely to be managed externally, supervision should be managed at the school and • stand-alone item supervisors discretion. When attending blocking and major • specialty act or skill rehearsals, supervision will be dependent on the size of A variety item is a stand-alone item, specialty act or skill, the cast in the variety item and should be negotiated with and may be either a student-devised or school-based item. the category manager. This may include, but is certainly not limited to: Learning Resources • solo artists (e.g. singer/songwriters, beat boxers, Access to particular music files or show week information rappers, looping artists, DJs) will be made available via the Participant Gateway. • vocal ensembles (e.g. gospel choirs, acappella groups) Costumes • music groups (e.g. rock bands, string quartets, Fanfare Costumes for the variety item will be required to cover costs ensembles) for a costume for the performance item in consultation with • dance or gymnastics teams (e.g. cheerleading squad, the costume coordinator. hip hop crew) Show week Commitment • cirque (e.g. aerialists, jugglers, acrobats) A detailed schedule for show week will be released in the • tricksters (e.g. skateboarders, BMX skills). show week Information Book in June. Nominating and Criteria Key Dates for Variety Items Before nominating any variety items, appropriate Please note: these dates are a guide and the schedule may permissions must be sought by the coordinating teacher change depending on show and venue requirements. if an external consultant has assisted the students or Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due school in any way to create the work. Students may be from Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due for new and Year 7 students primary or secondary schools, and may be selected for Friday 12 February 2021 Audition invitations issued (if required) specific items in the show. Monday 22 February 2021 Audition (if required) Invitation and casting will depend on a number of factors, Monday 22 March 2021 Invitations issued to join the CGEN cast Friday 2 July – Saturday 3 Direction days with executive producer/creative including the requirement for the particular style of July 2021 director (if required) performance in the show, the technical capabilities of Monday 12 July – Saturday Show week each performer, the creative concept of each item and its 17 July 2021 relationship to the whole show, and the final production concept as directed by the executive producer/creative director. If a variety item is not accepted into the show, or the performers are not comfortable performing an alternative selection as an outcome of the negotiations with the executive producer/ creative director, students may be invited to participate in another category. It is possible the final works accepted for performance (e.g. music selection) may be negotiated on a case-by- case basis by the category manager or executive producer/ creative director with the students and the coordinating teacher. Auditions Students are asked to prepare an audition video of no more than two–four minutes showcasing their prepared item, specialty act or skill. Rehearsal Commitment In most instances, items are developed by teachers within schools. DoE will not pay for development or rehearsal time. Variety items will be required to rehearse their items at their own locations at a time that suits all parties

30 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Show week Commitment 5. PRODUCTION Students will be required at the BCEC for the first time on Nominations can be made in the following categories: Tuesday 13 July 2021 through until Saturday 17 July 2021. Key Dates for student stage crew PRODUCTION Please note: these dates are a guide and the schedule may • student stage crew change depending on show and venue requirements. • student media crew Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due • teacher stage crew Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due for new students Monday 19 April 2021 Invitations issued Monday 12 July – Saturday Show week Student stage crew 17 July 2021 Students interested in being part of the behind-the-scenes action will get an even closer insight into CGEN, and will Student media crew work closely with teachers and professionals as members of the production set and props team. Secondary ICT, media arts and film, television and new media students are encouraged to nominate to be a part Nominating and Criteria of a media crew that will promote CGEN 2021. Students Only Year 10–12 state school students should nominate. All will work in teams to produce a range of content covering members of the crew work long hours consistent with the rehearsals and show week to be used on social media. technical professionals involved. The environment is highly Content will be produced from February to July and will supportive, and team responsibilities are determined by include short videos clips, photographs and CGEN TV action through performance tunnels, on the arena and episodes. The students will focus on auditions and backstage. At times, the pace can be very fast and requires rehearsals in the lead up to the show as well as show great focus and problem-solving abilities. It is critical all week, including behind the scenes, final rehearsals and members take direction well and can work as part of a performances. cohesive team. In addition, content produced may be used for media and Support material is to be submitted for each nomination, marketing purposes on the CGEN website and YouTube except 2019 crew members (as the 2020 performance did pages. not go ahead) who are reapplying, and must not exceed four single A4 pages. Support material must include any Nominating students must demonstrate technical and information that clearly outlines all previous production artistic proficiency in a variety of media formats (e.g. or stage crew experience and training associated with filming, editing, photography) and have the ability to the role. Crew who participated in CGEN 2019 are not express and communicate ideas to an audience. required to submit support material as their nomination Students can nominate to participate in the following roles will be considered based on their participation in the 2019 (students may nominate for multiple roles): production. • interviewer/presenter Auditions • camera crew There are no audition requirements for the student stage crew. • film editor • photographer Rehearsal Commitment There are no rehearsals or meetings for the student stage Nominating and Criteria crew required until show week. Students must be in Year 9 – Year 12 to be considered for the student media crew. Supervision Expectations During show week, the student stage crew are under All drama students are expected to attend all rehearsals the supervision of two teacher stage crew, the CGEN and performance commitments. Operations Manager and the CGEN Technical Production Audition footage and supporting material must be Manager. No parent or teacher supervision commitment is submitted for each student and must support the role the required to be organised by the school. student is nominating for. It may have been completed Learning Resources individually or as a member of a small group. The student’s role in the completion of a group production must be Access to relevant induction files or show week information clearly identified in the credits. will be made available via the Participant Gateway. Audition footage and materials should be no more than Costumes five minutes or five A4 pages in length. Please ensure Student stage crew are required to wear a CGEN Stage audition footage meets the requirements as outlined on Crew t-shirt. The stage crew t-shirts may be ordered online page 4 of this document. between Monday 29 March and Wednesday 28 April 2021 via the CGEN nomination database. Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines 31 State Schools Onstage

Supporting material should include any information Learning Resources that clearly outlines all previous experience and training Media crew students will be provided with all the details associated with the role. they require to access footage, animations and other Please refer to the Database Guide on page 40 for detailed materials to be used when creating content. instructions on how to nominate. Show week Commitment Media Crew Workshop Media crew students are required onsite at the BCEC from Selected students will be invited to attend a one-day the Tuesday of show week. A detailed schedule for show planning workshop in February. It is expected that all week will be released in the show week Information Book students, including those from regional areas, will attend in June. the workshop. Key Dates Rehearsal Commitment The dates listed below are dependent on the repertoire Students will be scheduled to attend auditions, rehearsals requirements, additional rehearsals may be scheduled and and workshops in the lead up to the show from February dates are subject to change. to July to develop additional content for use to inform Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due audiences and promote the program. These dates and Friday 5 February 2021 Nominations due for new students opportunities will be scheduled by the media crew Monday 1 February 2021 Invitations issued coordinator and a draft schedule will be provided upon Saturday 20 February 2021 Media crew workshop acceptance into the cast. February – July 2021 Optional activities including weekend rehearsals Supervision Expectations Sunday 11 – Tuesday 13 Bump-in coverage All media crew students are asked to submit a medical and July 2021 personal details form to the media crew coordinator upon Monday 12 July – Saturday Show week 17 July 2021 acceptance to the cast. DoE staff onsite are able to provide Saturday 24 July 2021 Final content due supervision for these students, and will have the forms on hand at all times. Parents/teachers who drop off students are required to sign students in and out of rehearsals, and FAQ’s and Page Referrals provide an emergency contact number for that day. 1. I need help navigating the Nomination Database, where can I find supporting materials? During show week, this same process applies. The CGEN team have created a Database Guide for you

32 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines to use as a guide when submitting nominations. Please is critical all members take direction well and can work as use this guide as a first point of reference, before part of a cohesive team. contacting the CGEN team. During show week, teachers will be required at the BCEC 2. Can students who nominate for media crew also up until, and including, the last performance on Saturday nominate for other CGEN categories? night. Yes. Students can be nominated for multiple categories Teacher crew will be required at the BCEC for the first time during the nomination phase. Depending on the run on Tuesday 13 July 2021, through until Saturday 17 July order of the production, there may be a commitment overlap between the categories (e.g. inadequate time 2021. TRS will be paid to teacher crew for the school days for quick changes, rehearsal clashes) and therefore the that they need to be replaced for while onsite at BCEC e.g. media crew coordinator will need to use their discretion Stage support would be paid Wednesday – Friday. to determine what the student’s commitment across Stage support their nominated categories might look like. Teachers interested in the roles oriented around the stage 3. How is information distributed to teachers and parents will work closely with students and professionals on the throughout the program? production team. Teachers may also be required to mentor All media crew information is distributed via email student stage crew members. to coordinating teachers when new or updated During the online nomination process teachers will be information is available. When students need to be contacted directly by email, the coordinating teacher required to nominate their preference for one of the will be CC’d in. following categories. 4. How many auditions, rehearsals and workshops will Props team students be required to attend? Working with professional show mechanists, the Students will be scheduled onto one or two onsite operations manager and student stage crew to ensure all filming sessions in the lead up to show week. This will props are ready prior to performance and are moved on greatly depend on the number of students accepted and off stage at the appropriate times. In 2021, this will into the crew. include supporting the CGEN team in executing the COVID 5. Are the rehearsal filming and show week components Safe Plan. separate? Can students participate in just one of these Tunnel team components? Working in conjunction with the show caller, operations It is encouraged that students are participating in both manager and backstage team to ensure all performers components, so that they can experience the program enter and exit the stage at appropriate times. There are as a whole. Students are allocated a long period of time four main entrances to the stage. In 2021, this will include to create a CGEN TV episode and other content during supporting the CGEN team in executing the COVID Safe the audition/rehearsal period, whereas show week Plan. has a very quick turnaround period. Both components provide varied opportunities allowing students to Backstage team expand their skillset and build their portfolio. Some Working in conjunction with the show caller, operations exceptions can be made for students under certain manager and tunnel team to ensure all performers circumstances. arrive at their tunnel entrances three items prior to their Supervising fact sheet – page 38 performance time. The backstage managers are located in How to nominate fact sheet – page 40 the dressing rooms, and the role is primarily one of welfare. In 2021, this will include supporting the CGEN team in Teacher stage crew executing the COVID Safe Plan. Teachers interested in being part of the behind-the-scenes Front of house team action will get an even closer insight into the staging of Working in conjunction with the operations manager and an arena show, and will work closely with the CGEN team, front of house manager to ensure all performers, teachers, other teachers and professionals as members of either supervisors and crew arrive and depart the BCEC safely the production or performance support teams. There are through our registration process. This could also include a a number of professional development opportunities with variety of tasks such as assisting with costumes, catering CGEN, and a number of teachers take part every year to and ticketing. In 2021, this will include supporting the produce the spectacular event. CGEN team in executing the COVID Safe Plan. All members of the crew work long hours consistent with CGEN Safety Squad the technical professionals involved. The environment Working in conjunction with the show caller, operations is highly supportive, and team responsibilities are manager and backstage team to ensure all performers determined by action through performance tunnels, on the remain in their designated backstage area. The safety arena and backstage. At times, the pace can be very fast squad are located in the dressing rooms, and the role is and requires great focus and problem-solving abilities. It primarily to support the execution of the Event COVID Safe

Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines 33 Plan, approved by Queensland Health. This is a new team Drumline in 2021, introduced to support the CGEN team in managing Assisting the drumline coordinator and drumline leader the safety of the wider community. There will be up to 12 during show week rehearsals and performances. staff selected for this team. Massed string orchestra Category support Assisting the massed string orchestra coordinator and conductor during show week rehearsals and performances. Teachers interested in the roles related to the CGEN performance categories will work closely with students, Media crew teachers and professionals, undertaking tasks such as Assisting the media crew coordinator during show week. project management, supervision, pastoral care of the Category requirements students or arena direction (e.g. working with the dance manager as part of the dance team). • Support material is to be submitted for each nomination (except 2019 teacher crew members who During the nomination process, teachers will be required are reapplying) and must not exceed four single A4 to nominate their preference for one of the following pages. categories: • Support material must include any information that Vocalist clearly outlines all previous production or stage crew experience and training associated with the role. Assisting the featured and backing vocalist coordinator, and supervising students during the BCEC rehearsals and • Teacher crew who participated in CGEN 2019 are not performances. Vocalist support crew may also be required required to submit support material as their nomination to attend additional rehearsals prior to show week. will be considered based on their participation in the 2019 production. Choir Key Dates for teacher stage crew Assisting the choir coordinator and choir director during show week rehearsals and performances by managing Friday 11 December 2020 Nominations due either the Massed choir or Featured choir. Choir support Monday 19 April 2021 Invitations issued crew may also be required to attend additional rehearsals Monday 12 July – Saturday Show week 17 July 2021 prior to show week. Dance Assisting the dance coordinator, executive producer/ creative director and choreographers during the BCEC rehearsals and performances. Dance support crew may also be required to attend additional rehearsals prior to show week. Symphony orchestra and big band Assisting the symphony orchestra and big band coordinator during the BCEC rehearsals and performances. Symphony orchestra and big band support crew may also be required to attend additional rehearsals prior to show week.

34 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines The coordinating teacher is required to assign supervisors Frequently asked questions to assist at auditions, rehearsals and performances (if required), and seek principal approval for each 1. Who should nominate a student? supervisor’s level of commitment. The coordinating teacher may also choose to take on the role of supervisor. Nominations must be made by a registered DoE state school teacher. One teacher from each school should Further information is available in fact sheet 1 in this be allocated as the coordinating teacher during the document. nomination process. This coordinating teacher must register the school using the nomination website. Refer to 4. When is the school not required to fact sheet 3 for further information. send supervisors for their students? Part of the role of the coordinating teacher is to receive and Officers of DoE or CGEN contractors employed by the distribute all information pertaining to the school, parents/ department may supervise students during all rehearsals carers and students throughout the audition period, for featured and backing vocalists, symphony orchestra, rehearsals and show week. The coordinating teacher may big band, drama, featured dance and student media crew. also be required at rehearsals and backstage during show All other categories require a teacher or a supervisor to week. attend all rehearsals. TRS is not paid to coordinating teachers; however, each Show week supervisors are also provided within the BCEC school will be offered two complimentary teacher tickets for featured and backing vocalists, symphony orchestra, to one of the performances. In 2021, due to COVID-19, big band, massed strings, drama, student media crew, audience capacities will be closely monitored, as such student stage crew and the CGEN featured dance company. more information around the allocation of teacher tickets These supervisors are not responsible for students before to specific performances will be communicated closer they enter or after they exit the BCEC. All other categories to the date. More information regarding the role of the require a teacher or a supervisor to attend all show week coordinating teacher may be found in fact sheet 1 which rehearsals and performances. outlines all expectations of those teachers wishing to Explicit information about category-specific supervision support the students participating in CGEN. arrangements will be communicated in invitation letters.

2. When do nominations close? 5. Is every student nominated Coordinating teachers must visit the CGEN nomination individually? website and enter all information requested by: The coordinating teacher may nominate students • Friday 11 December 2020 — nominations close for all individually or in groups via a bulk upload feature. categories except instrumental. Audition footage/ supporting material is also required on this date. Depending on which category the student has been • Friday 5 February 2021 — nominations close for nominated for, students may be auditioned as individuals students entering Year 7 or students at a new school in or as part of a group by experienced and respected artists, 2021 except instrumental categories). Audition footage/ tutors and mentors. supporting material is also required on this date for Where a formal audition has taken place, feedback is not Year 7 students and students at a new school. always given to each student individually. • Friday 19 February 2021 — nominations close for all The panel’s decision is final, and is always in the best instrumental categories. Audition footage is also interest of the student in line with the creative vision of required on this date. the show, developed by the executive producer/creative 3. What involvement do the staff at the director. student’s school need to have? For more information regarding the auditions and selection process, please read the sections related to each category The nomination process ensures that key staff are aware of in this document. their students’ participation in the program. The coordinating teacher is responsible for entering the 6. How are the student stage crew, nomination information and for being the point of contact teacher crew and media crew selected? for the CGEN team, but the principal of the school where The coordinator of the crews considers each nomination the student is enrolled must endorse and approve each based on numbers required, skills level, past experience in nomination. similar arts activities, and suitability for the role. The relevant principal may be contacted if the CGEN team TRS may be funded for members of the teacher crew only. has any concerns regarding students, teachers or principal- approved supervisors at any time throughout the program.

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7. How are the students cast and For more information about rehearsal commitments, positioned in each item of the show? please read the sections related to each category in this nomination guideline or contact the category manager. Each year, the show is coordinated by the executive producer/creative director in collaboration with the CGEN More information regarding the expectations and level of team. commitment of students and parents/carers may be found in fact sheet 2 on page 39 of this document. Students are allocated to their item based on a number of criteria. Please read specific cast criteria under each 12. How will news and information be category section of these guidelines. shared by the CGEN team? 8. Are there any items participants are Parents/carers should be reminded to contact their automatically required to perform in? CGEN coordinating teacher at their school in the first instance. The CGEN team will not be aware of individual Every performer is automatically cast in the finale and circumstances for each student, or organisational details must perform as part of the whole cast (excluding student, for each school, and therefore may not be able to give teacher and media crews). appropriate advice. If a student is selected as a featured performer and they Information about CGEN is made freely available in the are from a school that has been accepted as part of a following formats: regional item (e.g. ‘dancers representing the Gold Coast’), • a newsletter-style email will be sent to coordinating then that student must also perform as part of the regional teachers on a fortnightly basis (this may include item as a representative of their school. amendments or updates) 9. Will the student always be cast into an • the CGEN Participant Gateway item, or can they perform something • the CGEN Team App (www.cgen2021.teamapp.com) they already have prepared? • the CGEN website (www.qld.gov.au/ creativegeneration), which is updated as news and Coordinating teachers are encouraged to nominate items information comes to hand that are ready for performance via the variety act category. • show week books, including all details for the BCEC, are Items could include primary and secondary dance crews, forwarded to coordinating teachers in May. stage bands or rock bands, beat boxers, solo musicians, percussion ensembles, string quartets, chamber Coordinating teachers are encouraged to collect and ensembles, and even those variety acts not usually forward (with permission) student and parent/carer contact expected in performing arts activities (e.g. skateboarders, emails to the CGEN production assistant, who will add aerialists, jugglers and BMX tricksters). these to any CGEN mailing lists.

10. What commitment do parents/carers 13. Will the key dates change? need to make to the program? The dates listed in this nomination guideline are Before nominating any student, it is a requirement correct at the time of printing. There may be changes to that coordinating teachers discuss with parents/carers the schedules, but where possible, all disruptions or factors relating to costs, participation level, supervision cancellations will be kept to a minimum. All amendments requirements, rehearsal and show week attendance, to schedules will be communicated to coordinating communication pathways, costume requirements, teachers. participant responsibilities, school responsibilities and In 2021, due to COVID-19, the CGEN team will respond travel arrangements. to, and action, any necessary changes to timelines and rehearsal or performance schedules. 11. What is the definition of regional? Schools are considered regional if they are more than a 14. Who organises and pays for travel, two-hour drive from Brisbane. Students from the Sunshine accommodation and associated costs Coast, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast, Logan, Redlands, Ipswich, of participation? Somerset (south of Toogoolawah only) and Scenic Rim council regions are considered metropolitan, and therefore The DoE is unable to provide funds to support any should attend all scheduled rehearsals. student’s involvement in CGEN. Teaching material is made available for regional students It is the responsibility of each school, at the discretion to enable rehearsals to run at a time and place suitable for of the principal, to assist invited students with, but not students and teachers. necessarily pay for, appropriate travel, accommodation and associated arrangements related to their participation in the program.

36 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines We strongly encourage schools to coordinate community form part of the costume list. Coordinating teachers will fundraising activities to support student participation in be notified of all costume requirements separately. A size accordance with information available at https://intranet. guide, using a half chest measurement, is below. Teachers qed.qld.gov.au/Services/CommunicationMarketing/ will be required to order t-shirts online between 29 March Pages/Sponsorship.aspx and 28 April 2021.

Where travel, accommodation and associated bookings Children 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 (35 cm) (37.5 cm) (40 cm) (42.5 cm) (45 cm) (47.5 cm) (50 cm) have been made for students and support personnel to Half chest attend auditions, castings, workshops and performances Adults XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL (50.5 cm) (53 cm) (55.5 cm) (58 cm) (60.5 cm) (63 cm) (65.5 cm) (e.g. flights and hotel stays), it is highly recommended Half chest insurance be purchased. Choir performance shirts 15. What are the likely costs to be Students and teachers/supervisors performing with the choir are required to wear a CGEN white performance involved? shirt. Shirts will be available to purchase for $25.00 each, There is no cost to nominate for CGEN 2021. including GST. If students have their choir shirts from previous years, they may be re-used if they are still in a Wherever applicable, costs for factors including, presentable condition. A size guide, using a half chest but not limited to, costumes, associated travel and measurement is below. Teachers will be required to order accommodation bookings, the provision of props/gear choir performance shirts online between 29 March and 28 and general involvement in the program are to be met by April 2021. participants. All effort is made to keep costs to a minimum. The DoE cannot be held liable for any costs associated Children 4 6 8 10 12 14 Half chest (40 cm) (43 cm) (46 cm) (49 cm) (52 cm) (55 cm) with any disruption to, amendment or cancellation of Adults S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL any element of the program or a student’s planned Half chest (59 cm) (61 cm) (63.5 cm) (66 cm) (69.5 cm) (72.5 cm) (75.5 cm) participation in the program. All information in this guideline is correct at the time 16. Where do I find nomination database of printing. Amendments to key information will be assistance? communicated in a timely manner to the coordinating teacher. Fact sheet 3 outlines the process for completing the online nomination for all categories. All fact sheets can be found on the CGEN Participant Gateway, CGEN website or in this document. For assistance with the database, contact the relevant CGEN category coordinator.

17. What other information should I read before nominating any students? Please ensure the coordinating teacher, other supporting teachers, the students, the parents/carers and principal of the school where the students are enrolled have read and understood the information in: • Fact sheet 1 — Role of the coordinating teacher and supervisor • Fact sheet 2 — Participant’s responsibilities • Fact sheet 3 — How to nominate. The fact sheets can be found in this document or on the CGEN Participant Gateway and CGEN website.

18. What costumes will be required to participate in CGEN 2021? Students will be required to purchase, borrow, hire or make their costumes for CGEN; however, every effort is made to keep hire or purchase costs to a minimum. CGEN t-shirts Each participating student is provided with a complimentary CGEN performers t-shirt. The t-shirt may Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines 37 State Schools Onstage

• notify the CGEN or MOST team if staff or students have Fact sheet 1 — Role of the any allergies or require any of the following special coordinating teacher and arrangements*: – sign language interpreters supervisor – alternative formats for printed material (e.g. large print, disk, Braille) – physical access requirements (e.g. accessible car Who is the coordinating teacher? parking) The teacher entering the nomination for individual * Please note that students requiring additional support are required to have a supervisor provided by the school at all massed rehearsals to meet the needs of students or student groups to participate in CGEN 2021 or the student and support their involvement. If students are in featured categories MOST 2021 should consider themselves the coordinating where supervisors are not required, additional support may be able to be provided teacher. by the department. The role and responsibilities of the coordinating teacher Who is the supervisor? are to: • ensure students and their parents/carers read and A supervisor is a responsible adult (parent or carer), understand the participants’ responsibilities (fact sheet teacher aide or teacher who has been assigned by the 2), the level of commitment required to participate in coordinating teacher and approved by the principal to their specific CGEN category or MOST, and all ongoing assist at auditions, rehearsals and performances. requirements of the program to ensure all participants The role and responsibilities of the supervisor are to: are fully prepared at all times • adhere to the Student Protection Policy in conjunction • ensure the principal is aware and approves the with the state government’s Code of Conduct and each nomination/s from the school and understands the school’s individual Code of Behaviour, which will detail level of commitment required by all participants particular strategies to promote appropriate behaviour, (students and coordinating teachers) as well as consequences for unacceptable behaviour, • obtain and hold signed CGEN 2021 project consent during all CGEN commitments forms and Network 10 release forms for each • liaise with the coordinating teacher on a regular nominating student and hold (or distribute to principal- basis to ensure each person has the most current approved supervisors) medical and emergency contact information, including medical and emergency contact information for each participating student details for all students in their care, plus venue and • submit all student nominations and the audition timetable schedules footage (if required) via the CGEN nomination website • take responsibility for the care of students to and from, • assign supervisors to assist at auditions, rehearsals and at times during, all scheduled auditions, rehearsals and performances (if required) and seek principal and performances, including breaks approval for each supervisor’s level of commitment. The • ensure all participants are cooperative, self-disciplined coordinating teacher may also choose to take on the and willing to follow direction from all coordinating role of supervisor (see ‘Who is the supervisor?’ below) teachers and members of the CGEN team, including • adhere to the Student Protection Policy in conjunction directors, category managers, tutors, choreographers with the state government’s Code of Conduct and each and stage crew. school’s individual Code of Behaviour, which will detail In some situations, officers of the DoE or CGEN contractors particular strategies to promote appropriate behaviour, employed by the department may supervise students. as well as consequences for unacceptable behaviour, during all CGEN or MOST commitments Further information about this will be communicated in category-specific invitations issued by each category • liaise with the CGEN or MOST team and relay all manager. information regarding auditions, rehearsals and performances to participating students, parents/carers Teachers, contractors or anyone who works in any other and supervisors capacity for the department should be aware that the • ensure participating students meet all audition, Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service and rehearsal and performance commitments for CGEN or the department’s Standard of Practice apply at all times MOST when they are performing official duties, including working outside their standard hours. In addition, they should • rehearse in schools the set items taught at rehearsals be aware that while the Code does not cover misconduct (choir, dance, massed strings and drumline) in a private capacity, under the Public Service Act 2008, • ensure all participants understand that if they inappropriate or improper conduct in a private capacity contravene any element of the program or its that reflects seriously and adversely on the public service requirements they risk exclusion from the show. may be subject to disciplinary action.

38 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Fact sheet 2 — Participant responsibilities

Participants are to: • participate in CGEN or MOST 2021 on the basis of full commitment. It is expected that all scheduled auditions, rehearsals and performances will be attended and that students will follow their school’s Code of Behaviour during all of these commitments or risk exclusion from the program • be cooperative, self-disciplined and willing to follow directions from all coordinating teachers, supervisors and all members of the CGEN or MOST teams, including directors, category managers, tutors, choreographers and stage crew • demonstrate respect and support for fellow participants, including respect for their personal belongings and all equipment, including venues. Students may be required to pay for any expenses that arise as a result of careless or reckless behaviour • be punctual for all sessions. All participants should arrive fully prepared for scheduled auditions, rehearsals and performances • sign-in on arrival and sign-off on departure for all CGEN or MOST commitments • remain within the perimeter of the venue (including the immediate grounds) for the duration of the commitment. Under no circumstances will students be permitted to leave the perimeter of the venue (and grounds) at any time without permission from the category manager and without a supervisor, coordinating teacher, principal or parent/carer • advise a supervisor if unwell or injured when the symptoms first occur. Parents/carers or coordinating teachers will be required to assess the situation and take appropriate action • be responsible for their own belongings. Do not bring valuables to auditions, rehearsals and performances • bring adequate food and water to auditions, rehearsals and performances • turn off mobile phones during auditions, rehearsals and performances • hire, borrow, purchase or make costumes. Costume costs are to be met by students and all effort is made to keep these costs to a minimum • have read and understood (or are explained too) all program terms and conditions available on the CGEN and MOST websites.

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• All students (and parents/carers of those students) Fact sheet 3 — How to understand the DoE is collecting personal information, and will handle this material in accordance with nominate the Information Privacy Act 2009 and the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006. The CGEN nomination website is available at: • They have read, understood and agree to the terms and https://www.e-awards.com.au/2021/cgenonstage conditions of the program. One teacher from each school should be allocated as the coordinating teacher during the nomination process. This 3. What information will I need to know coordinating teacher must register the school using the when submitting the nomination? nomination website. • School name If other teachers at the school wish to access the • Is the school part of a cluster? (A cluster is a group of nomination website, they must login using the schools combining to form one nomination) coordinating teacher’s email address and password. • CGEN coordinating teacher name, email and mobile It is suggested that the coordinating teacher use their number departmental email address and create a generic password • Teacher name, email and mobile number for up to three that can be shared with other teachers within their school. additional CGEN contact teachers Additional teacher contact information can be entered during the nomination process. • Nomination category There are four steps for each nomination. All information • Individual student or group name (student categories) is to be supplied via the https://www.e-awards.com. • Individual teacher name (teacher crew categories) au/2021/cgenonstage website: • Year level of student/s in 2021 1. provide school details • Number of students identifying as Indigenous 2. provide coordinating teacher/supervisor details (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) 3. provide nomination details • Total number of students 4. upload audition footage/supporting material. In addition to the above information, the following details are required for specific categories. 1. Can students or parents complete the To assist teachers to collect student information, students online nomination form themselves? should complete an expression of interest form available No, only registered teachers of the DoE are permitted to in this document or on the CGEN Participant Gateway and nominate students. CGEN website.

2. What will I be asked to acknowledge VOCAL when submitting the nomination? Featured or backing vocalist • The school principal where the student is enrolled has • Did the nominee attend the first FVBV call-back endorsed the nomination. auditions in 2020? • All students nominating for a place in the program • Can the student read music? have returned to the school a completed (unamended) • Voice type? CGEN 2021 project consent form and a completed (unamended) Network 10 release form. If unamended • Student contact information including: forms are not returned, students are not able to – home postal address participate in the program. – student mobile number • Nomination and participation fact sheets 1 and 2 – student email address have been distributed and understood by all relevant – parent/carer email personnel supporting the students’ participation in the – parent/carer mobile number program. • The student’s previous choral or vocal ensemble • Parents/carers and students understand the entire experience (if any) program, and the expectations and level of commitment • Has the student also been nominated for featured or required. massed choir in 2021? • All school team members supporting the students’ Featured and massed choir participation in the program understand the • Voice type (e.g. soprano, alto, tenor or bass) expectations and level of commitment required.

40 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines DANCE and DRAMA • Trouser size Massed dance – Child 4 – Female 6 – Male 77 or XS • Costume t-shirt size – Child 6 – Female 8 – Male 82 or S – Child 8 – Female 10 – Male 87 or M – Child 4 – Adult 6 – Child 10 – Female 12 – Male 92 or L – Child 6 – Adult 8 or XS – Child 12 – Female 14 – Male 97 or XL – Child 8 – Adult 10 or S – Child 14 – Female 16 – Male 102 or 2XL – Child 10 – Adult 12 or M – Child 16 – Female 18 – Male 107 or 3XL – Child 12 – Adult 14 or L – Female 20 – Male 112 or 4XL – Child 14 – Adult 16 or XL – Female 22 – Child 16 – Adult 18 or 2XL – Adult 20 or 3XL Drama – Adult 22 or 4XL • Student contact information including: • Trouser size – Home postal address – Student mobile number – Child 4 – Female 6 – Male 77 or XS – Student email address – Child 6 – Female 8 – Male 82 or S – Parent/carer name – Child 8 – Female 10 – Male 87 or M – Parent/carer email – Child 10 – Female 12 – Male 92 or L – Parent/carer mobile number – Child 12 – Female 14 – Male 97 or XL • Costume t-shirt size – Child 14 – Female 16 – Male 102 or 2XL – Child 16 – Female 18 – Male 107 or 3XL – Child 4 – Adult 6 – Female 20 – Male 112 or 4XL – Child 6 – Adult 8 or XS – Female 22 – Child 8 – Adult 10 or S – Child 10 – Adult 12 or M – Child 12 – Adult 14 or L Featured/soloist dance – Child 14 – Adult 16 or XL • Student contact information including: – Child 16 – Adult 18 or 2XL – Home postal address – Adult 20 or 3XL – Student mobile number – Adult 22 or 4XL – Student email address – Parent/carer name • Trouser size – Parent/carer email – Parent/carer mobile number – Child 4 – Female 6 – Male 77 or XS • Measurements (cm) – Child 6 – Female 8 – Male 82 or S – Child 8 – Female 10 – Male 87 or M – Height – Child 10 – Female 12 – Male 92 or L – Chest circumference – Child 12 – Female 14 – Male 97 or XL – Waist circumference – Child 14 – Female 16 – Male 102 or 2XL – Hip circumference – Child 16 – Female 18 – Male 107 or 3XL – Shoulder to wrist length – Female 20 – Male 112 or 4XL – Hip to floor length – Female 22 • Costume t-shirt size

– Child 4 – Adult 6 – Child 6 – Adult 8 or XS – Child 8 – Adult 10 or S – Child 10 – Adult 12 or M – Child 12 – Adult 14 or L – Child 14 – Adult 16 or XL – Child 16 – Adult 18 or 2XL – Adult 20 or 3XL – Adult 22 or 4XL

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INSTRUMENTAL – home postal address – student mobile number Symphony orchestra or big band – student email address Extensive instrument and examination grade information is – parent/carer email required to complete the nomination process for symphony – parent/carer mobile number orchestra and big band students. An expression of • Teacher’s recommendation — a short paragraph interest form is available in this document or on the CGEN explaining why the student is a suitable nominee for Participant Gateway and CGEN website. the stage crew Massed string orchestra Media crew • Instrument type (violin, viola, cello or double bass) • Role preference (e.g. camera crew, interviewer/ • Describe the general standard of the student presenter, film editor) Solo instrumental • Student contact information including: • Student contact information including: – home postal address – home postal address – student mobile number – student mobile number – student email address – student email address – parent/carer email – parent/carer email – parent/carer mobile number – parent/carer mobile number Teacher crew • Instrument name • Was the nominee a member of the teacher crew in 2019 (as no performance took place in 2020)? • Level completed, examining institution, result and exam year • Contact information including: Drumline – home postal address • Student contact information including: – mobile number – email address – home postal address – emergency contact number – student mobile number • A paragraph on why the teacher would like to be – student email address involved in 2021 – parent/carer email – parent/carer mobile number • Role preference: • Drum type (snare, tenors (quads and quints), bass) – props team • Can the student read music? – tunnel team – backstage team • What is the student’s AMEB, Trinity, Rockschool or – front of house team similar level? – vocalist support • A short paragraph describing the student’s experience – choir support and training – dance support VARIETY – drumline support – media crew support Standalone item, specialty act or skill – massed string orchestra support • type/description of item/skill (e.g. rock band, hip hop – symphony orchestra/big band support dance crew, acrobat) • Is the person who created the item a teacher or student 4. Further hints for completing the CGEN or consultant? nomination process • name of the person who created the item • Unless a field is labelled optional, it is a compulsory field. You will not be able to continue submitting the • contact person first name nomination until all compulsory fields are filled with • contact person surname data. • contact person mobile • If there is no data to place in that field (e.g. no basses in your choir) then please enter 0 (zero). • contact person email If you find an option you require for your nomination isn’t PRODUCTION available in a drop down menu, please contact the CGEN team via email as we may be able to add an Student stage crew additional field. • Was the nominee a member of the student stage crew in 2019 (as no performance took place in 2020)? • Student contact information including:

42 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines 5. Can I view my nominations once I have submitted them? Yes, you can view your nominations using the following steps: • Login to the https://www.e-awards.com.au/2021/ cgenonstage website. • At the top of the screen select NOMINATIONS, then MY NOMINATIONS. • If you would like to download an electronic copy of your nominations, use these additional steps: – Tick the checkboxes next to the nominations you wish to download. – Select DOWNLOAD. 6. Can I edit my nomination once it’s been submitted? Yes, once your nomination has been submitted you may edit it if required up until nominations close, by using the following steps: • Login to the https://www.e-awards.com.au/2021/ cgenonstage website. • At the top of the screen select NOMINATIONS, then MY NOMINATIONS. • Click on the nomination you wish to edit or delete. • Edit the data as required and SAVE. Once nominations have closed, you are unable to make changes on the database, and teachers should touch base with category coordinators to advise of any changes.

7. Tips for maximising your ability to upload audition footage and support material Please refer to specific category requirements to confirm if footage is required for your nomination. 1. The size of files for audition footage should not exceed 50 MB. 2. Do not leave uploading audition footage to the last nomination day as excessive use of the system will incur delays. 3. If uploading files from a shared network (e.g. school), access the system out of hours when internet traffic will be reduced. 4. Ensure you keep to the time limit set for each nomination category. Excessive footage will not be viewed and will increase the file size. 5. You should convert your movie file into a more compressed format (reduced file size). 7. Accepted file formats are doc, docx, pdf, gif, jpeg, jpg, png, m4v, mov, mp4, mpeg, mpeg4, mpg and wmv. 8. Clearly label each audition and support material with student name, school and category (e.g. JaneSmithFVCGENSHS). Note: When recording audition footage, please ensure that the filming location is acceptable and that there is no background noise.

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VOCALS – selection criteria Beauty/ Quality of Tone • Beautiful clear timbre, focused, not breathy • Negotiates passaggio well • Sound is not pushed or manufactured Technique • Voice is well supported in all registers • Excellent intonation • Good flexibility • Sings legato beautifully Communication: Interpretation/diction • Excellent diction • Performer clearly understands every word they sing • The text is interpreted in a sensitive manner Musicianship: Dynamics, rhythm, tempo, phrasing, style • Sensitive use of dynamics • Excellent rhythm & tempo • Phrasing follows the text and makes sense vocally • Musicianship supports and enhances interpretation • Awareness of good ensemble with accompanist Stage Presence • Is at ease and confident • Facial expressions & gestures make sense dramatically • Is appropriately dressed • Sustains mood of piece throughout performance

44 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Student expression of interest form

Students are encouraged to complete this form as an expression of interest Massed dance to nominate for Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021. Please complete this form including all signatures and return it to your coordinating Dance t-shirt size teacher. You must also return a completed (unamended) CGEN 2021 project Trouser size consent form and completed (unamended) Network 10 release form before your Featured and massed drumline nomination will be processed. Can you read music? (yes/no) Refer to the nomination guidelines for all category information, including Drum type (snare, tenors, bass or Djembe) costume size guides. AMEB, Trinity or Rock school level? Audition footage is also required for featured vocalists, backing vocalists, featured Does the nominating student/school have their own drum for all rehearsals and choir, regional massed dancers, soloist dancers, symphony orchestra, solo performances? (yes/no) instrumentalists, big band, drama, variety items, drumline and media crew. Support material is required for drama, media crew and student crew. Variety item Description of the item First name Name of the person who created the item? Surname Was the person a teacher, consultant or student?

Group name (if applicable) Number of students in the item Equipment required for the item School ...... Gender identity ¨ boy/man ¨ girl/woman Massed string orchestra ¨ gender neutral ¨ prefer not to say Massed string orchestra instrument (violin, viola, cello or double bass) Year level in 2021 General standard of playing

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? ...... CGEN/MOST t-shirt size Symphony orchestra/big band/MOST/solo instrumentalist Teachers to order online between 29 March and 28 April 2021 Instrument 1 name...... Home postal address Instrument type (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion)...... Student mobile number Level completed...... Student email address Examining institution...... Result...... Parent/carer email Exam year...... Current level...... Parent/carer mobile number Instrument 2 name...... Which category do you wish to nominate for? Instrument type (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion)...... ¨ Featured vocalist ¨ Backing vocalist ¨ Feature choir ¨ Massed choir Level completed...... ¨ Drama ¨ Featured dance ¨ Soloist dancer Examining institution...... Result...... ¨ Massed dance ¨ Regional massed dance Exam year...... Current level...... ¨ Drumline ¨ Variety item ¨ Massed string orchestra ¨ Symphony orchestra ¨ Solo instrumentalist Instrument 3 name...... ¨ Big band ¨ MOST Instrument type (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion)...... ¨ Student stage crew ¨ Media crew If you participated in CGEN 2019 (as 2020 did not proceed) which category were Level completed...... you in? Examining institution...... Result......

...... Exam year...... Current level...... Describe your previous experience and training as relevant to your nomination category. Media crew Do you wish to be a journalist/content writer, interviewer/presenter, camera ...... crew, data wrangler, film editor, photographer or social media assistant?

...... Student stage crew Please complete all of the additional information below for the relevant Teacher recommendation nomination category. Featured and backing vocalist ...... Voice type (soprano, alto, tenor or bass) ......

Can you read music? (yes/no) ...... Featured and massed choir Voice type (soprano, alto, tenor or bass) All students (and parents/carers of those students) understand the Department of Education is collecting personal information, and will handle this material in accordance with the Information Choir performance shirt size Privacy Act 2009 and the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006. The information will only be Teachers to order online between 29 March and 29 April 2021 accessed by authorised employees within the department. Your information will not be given to Featured dance and soloist dancer any other person or agency unless you have provided permission or we are required by law. For further information see https://qed.qld.gov.au/about-us/rti. Preferred dance styles (clasical ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, pointe, tap, theatrical) The information above is correct and I support this nomination. The CGEN 2021 project consent form and Network 10 release form have also been signed and returned to the coordinating ...... teacher. Height (cm)...... Chest circumference (cm)...... Student’s signature Date Waist circumference (cm)...... Hip circumference (cm)......

Shoulder to wrist length (cm)...... Hip to floor length (cm)......

Dance t-shirt size...... Trouser size...... Parent/carer’s signature Date Drama No further information required on this form.

Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines 45 State Schools Onstage

10 October 2020

Dear Parent/carer/individual Introduction to the Project Consent Form (attached) for Creative Generation - State Schools Onstage (CGEN) 2021 and Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music (MOST) 2021 This letter is to inform you about how the Department of Education (department) will use, record and disclose your or your child’s personal information and material. It outlines:  what information we record; and  where and how we will use the materials. Examples of personal information, which may be used and disclosed (subject to consent), include part of a person’s name, image/photograph, voice/video recording or year level. Materials that are created by you or your child, whether as an individual or part of a team, may be replicated in full or modified for purpose. This includes copyright material, including written, artistic or musical works, video or sound recording created in connection with the project. Personal information may include identifying each person who contributed to the creation. The material and personal information may also represent Indigenous knowledge or culture. Purpose of the consent This Project Consent Form relates to Creative Generation - State Schools Onstage (CGEN) 2021 and Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music (MOST) 2021. CGEN is Queensland’s largest, annual, youth performing arts program, providing students with exposure to the industry through auditions, workshops and rehearsal opportunities from February to July, culminating in four performances. MOST is a biennial residential camp for musically outstanding students providing a series of intensive rehearsals, workshops, tutorials and performances. Please be aware that all nominations for the CGEN/MOST program/s must be endorsed by the school’s principal and students must have completed and returned to the school an unamended CGEN/MOST 2021 project consent form. Students nominating for CGEN must also complete and return an unamended Network 10 release form. If forms are not returned, students will not be able to participate in the program. This is due to CGEN being broadcast on national television and promoted state-wide in Queensland through our media partners. It is the department’s usual practice to take photographs or record images and occasionally to publish limited personal information and materials for the purpose of promoting Queensland education. To achieve this purpose the department may use newsletters, its website, traditional media, social media or other new media as listed in the ‘Media Sources’ section below. The department may also use images on a range of materials including (but not limited to) advertising, marketing materials, presentations and publications.

46 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines Because of this, the Project Consent Form provides consent for personal information and a licence for materials to be published online or in other public forums. The department holds images in its Digital Asset Management Library and these may be used by the Queensland Government to promote a range of initiatives. The department needs to receive consent in writing before it uses or discloses an individual’s personal information or materials in a public forum. The attached form is a record of the consent provided. Voluntary It is your choice whether to give consent. Consent may be withdrawn Consent may be withdrawn at any time by you. If you wish to withdraw consent please notify the departmental contact in writing (whether by email or letter). The department will confirm the receipt of your request if you provide an address. The department will endeavour to take down content that is in its direct control; however, published information and materials cannot be deleted and the department is under no obligation to communicate changes to consent with other entities/ third parties. Due to the nature of the internet and social media (which distributes and copies information), it may not be possible for all copies of information (including images and materials), to be deleted or restricted from use once published. Media sources used

The department will publish images and materials on a range of social media, websites and traditional media sources subject to your consent. Please see the following webpage for a full list of sources where the project may be published. https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/parent-participation/use-images- recordings

Duration The consent is ongoing unless you decide to withdraw your consent. Who to contact If you have any questions or wish to withdraw consent please contact the Operations Manager. Please retain this letter for your records and return the signed consent form.

Operations Manager, Creative Generation - State Schools Onstage Strategic Communication and Engagement Department of Education Email: [email protected] Phone: 07 3328 6630

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Project Consent Form Creative Generation - State Schools Onstage 2021 and Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music (MOST) 2021

 IDENTIFY THE PERSON TO WHOM THE CONSENT RELATES (including individuals) Parent/carer to complete for students under 18. Independent students may complete on their own behalf and if under 18 a witness is required. Otherwise, the consenter is to complete. Full name: ...... Date of birth: ......  PERSONAL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS COVERED BY THIS CONSENT FORM (a) Personal information that may identify the person in section 1: No name First Name Full Name  Image/photograph  School Name  Recording (voices and/or video)  Year level (b) Materials created by the person in section 1:  Sound recording  Artistic work  Written work  Video or image  Software  Music score  Dramatic work  APPROVED PURPOSE AND TIMELINE FOR CONSENT If consent is given in section 4 of the form below:  The personal information and materials (as detailed in section 2) will be recorded, used and/or disclosed (published) by the school, Department of Education (DoE) and the Queensland Government for the following purposes (the approved purpose): - any activities engaged in during the course of the project, as described in the attached letter, or purposes of public relations, promotion, advertising, recruitment advertising, presentations, publications, displays, media, promotional, marketing and communication materials and commercial activities concerning the Project. Rehearsal footage and images will also be published on the CGEN Team App and CGEN Participant Gateway for student learning purposes. These password protected platforms are tools for communication between the CGEN team and pre-approved students, parents and teachers involved in the program. The Department may use footage and images captured at rehearsals, workshops and performances in content shared via the applications. The applications do not permit users to download shared content, however third party applications may be used to overcome the Department's settings .  The personal information and materials (as detailed in section 2) will be disclosed (published) for the approved purpose via social media, online or in printed or other forms of media as set out at https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/parent-participation/use-images-recordings, including: any purpose, commercial or otherwise, required by operators of the websites as a condition of uploading the personal information or materials; and transfer of the personal information outside of Australia in the course of the operation of the website. Consent is ongoing unless it is withdrawn as outlined in the attached letter.  CONSENT AND AGREEMENT To record the consent please sign the top of the following page

 CONSENTER – for the person giving consent I am (tick as applies):  parent/carer of the identified person in section 1  the identified person in section 1 (if an individual, independent student, teacher or volunteer)  recognised representative for the Indigenous knowledge or culture expressed by the materials I have read the explanatory letter, or it has been read to me. I have had the opportunity to ask questions about it and any questions that I have asked have been answered to my satisfaction. By signing below, I consent to DoE recording, using and/ or disclosing (publishing) the personal information and materials identified in section 2 for the approved purpose as detailed in section 3. I acknowledge that I will not be paid for giving this consent nor will a payment be made for the use of personal information or material. By signing, I also agree that this Project Consent Form is a legally binding and enforceable agreement between the consenter, the department and the State. For the benefit of having the materials (detailed in section 2) promoted as DoE may determine, I grant a licence for such materials for this purpose. I acknowledge I remain responsible to promptly notify DoE of any third party intellectual property incorporated into the licensed materials. I accept that attribution of the identified person, in section 1 as an author or performer of the licensed, materials may not occur. I accept that the materials licensed may be blended with other materials and the licensed materials may not be reproduced in their entirety.

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Project Consent Form Creative Generation - State Schools Onstage 2021 and Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music 2021

Print name of student ......

Print name of individual/consenter ......

Signature or mark of individual/consenter ......

Date ......

Signature or mark of student (if an independent student) ......

Date ......

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES In many circumstances only the above signatures are necessary. However there may be special circumstances that could apply. Examples include where the form is required to be read out (whether in English or in an alternative language or dialect). Another occasion may be where the consenter is an independent student and under 18.

 WITNESS – for consent from an independent student or where the explanatory letter and Project Consent Form were read. I have witnessed the signature of an independent student, or that the accurate reading of the explanatory letter and the Project Consent Form was completed in accordance with the instruction of the potential consenter. The individual has had the opportunity to ask questions. I confirm that the individual has given consent freely and I understand the person understood the implications. Print name of witness ......

Signature of witness ......

Date ......

 Statement by the person taking consent – when it is read I have accurately read out the explanatory letter and Project Consent Form to the potential consenter, and to the best of my ability made sure that the person understands that the following will be done: 1. the identified materials will be used in accordance with the Project Consent Form 2. reference to the identified person will be in the manner consented 3. in accordance with procedures DoE will cease using the identified materials from the date DoE receives a written withdrawal of consent. I confirm that the person was given an opportunity to ask questions about the explanatory letter and Project Consent Form, and all the questions asked by the consenter have been answered correctly and to the best of my ability. I confirm that the individual has not been coerced into giving consent, and the consent has been given freely and voluntarily. A copy of the explanatory letter has been provided to the consenter.

Print name and role of person taking the consent ......

Signature of person taking the consent ......

Date ...... Privacy Notice The Department of Education (DoE) is collecting your personal information on this form in order to obtain consent for the use and disclosure of the individual’s personal information. The information will be used and disclosed by authorised departmental employees for the purposes outlined on the form and may also be used or disclosed to third parties where authorised or

Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines 49 required by law. This information will be stored securely. If you wish to access or correct any of the personal information on this form or discuss how it has been dealt with, please use the contact details identified in the Introduction to the Project Consent Form.

50 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines 10. Where a nominee is a part of a group or cluster, CGEN nomination terms and the person completing the nomination must be an authorised representative of the group and all conditions organisations/schools affiliated with each person.

In these terms and conditions ‘the department’ means 11. Where there is more than one category or stage, each the State of Queensland acting through the Department of category or stage may have individual eligibility criteria Education. as well as judging criteria. 1. Information on how to nominate and participate in 12. Although every effort will be made to ensure project Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage (CGEN), materials (including certificates, prizes and awards) including all program guidelines, information books, are sent to the address stated on the nomination, the department takes no responsibility for lost or forms and fact sheets, form part of these terms and conditions. Participation in the program will be misdirected items not received by students/schools. considered acceptance of these terms and conditions. 13. The department will not be responsible for any 2. The department (ABN 76 337 613 647) is the owner of problems or technical malfunction of any network the CGEN program. or lines, servers, providers, computer equipment, software, traffic congestion on the internet, etc., 3. Once entered, details are not transferable to any other including, but not limited to, any injury or damage to person or organisation or school. participants or any other person’s computer related to 4. Late or partially completed nominations, or or resulting from participation in or downloading any nominations that do not satisfy the nomination materials in this program. requirements or program guidelines at the time of the 14. The department will not be responsible for any failure program entry closing, may be judged as ineligible for by sponsors and partners to fulfil their contractual participation in the program. obligations made between the department and the 5. All information submitted must be true and correct as at sponsor. the time of nomination. 15. If for any reason the program is unable to run as 6. The decision made by the department to accept a planned, including causes beyond the control of the student/school as eligible to proceed to the next stage department, the department may at its sole discretion of the program is final and no correspondence will be cancel, suspend or modify the program. entered into. 16. The program may be withdrawn at any time without 7. The department accepts no responsibility for inability or notice. failure to submit or nominate by the final date. 17. The participant agrees to indemnify the department 8. The nominee grants the department the right to use against any loss or damages caused by a cancellation, personal information (including student details, suspension, modification or withdrawal of the program. photographs and/or video) in accordance with the 18. These terms and conditions may be altered where project consent form. necessary, and any changes will be notified on the 9. By providing material (including student details, program’s website. photographs or video) to the entry portal, the nominee 19. The department reserves the right, at any time, to verify warrants they either own the material or have acquired the validity of a nomination, reject a nomination or sufficient right to use the material for the purpose of disqualify a nomination that is not in accordance with the program and agree to indemnify the department these terms and conditions. against any loss or damages caused by breach of this warranty.

Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage 2021 Program guidelines 51 Child Consent and Release - Generic

DATE OF RECORDING

Network Ten Pty Limited ABN 91 052 515 250 TEN 1 Saunders Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales, 2009

PROGRAMS Creative Generation 2021, Totally Wild, Shake Takes

FEE N/A

CHILD Full Name: (Participant)

Full Name:

Address: PARENT DETAILS Phone Number:

Email:

1. The Parent irrevocably and unconditionally consents to:

(a) Ten recording the Participant in connection with the Program (Recording); (b) Ten editing or authorising any other person to edit the Recording in any way; (c) Ten embodying or authorising any other person to embody the Recording (in whole or in part) in the Program or any other program; (d) Ten communicating or authorising any other person to communicate the Recording (in whole or in part) and the Program in any media (now existing or hereafter devised) throughout the world in perpetuity; and (e) Ten using the Participant’s name, image and likeness in connection with the Recording and the Program.

2. The Parent represents to Ten that:

(a) the Parent is the parent or legal guardian of the Participant; (b) the Parent has the right to enter into this Release on behalf of itself and the Participant; (c) the Participant is under 18 years of age as at the date of signature; and (d) the Participant’s appearance in and contribution to the Recording and/or Program will not infringe the rights of any person, or be defamatory, contemptuous, or obscene.

3. The Parent acknowledges that neither it nor the Participant will have any interest:

(a) in any material created by the Participant in accordance with this Release, including the Program and the Recording; and (b) in the copyright or any other right in the Program and the Recording, and, to the extent permissible by law, immediately upon their creation the Parent waives and/or assigns to Ten all such rights which might but for this Release arise.

4. The Parent acknowledges that Ten is not required to include the Participant or the Recording in the Program or use any material created in accordance with this Release.

5. The Parent:

(a) irrevocably and unconditionally consents to the Recording being changed, copied, edited, added to, taken from, adapted and/or translated, in any manner or context by Ten, and any person authorised by Ten to do so, for any purpose, notwithstanding that such conduct may amount to derogatory treatment of the work within the meaning of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth);

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(b) irrevocably and unconditionally waives any right of attribution; and (c) acknowledges that the consent is genuinely given by the Parent and is not given because any person:

(i) applied duress to the Parent (or any representative of the Parent) to give that consent; or (ii) made a false and misleading statement to the Parent in relation to the giving of that consent.

6. The Parent undertakes to take reasonable care and ensure that the Participant takes reasonable care whilst in and around Ten’s premises and the Program set (as applicable) and acts in accordance with all of Ten’s reasonable instructions.

7. To the fullest extent permissible by law, the Parent releases Ten, and Ten’s employees, agents, officers, contractors and licensees from and against any claim, proceeding, action, demand, cost, interest or injunctive relief (Claim) or other remedy which the Parent or the Participant has or may have arising out of or in connection with:

(a) this Release; (b) the Participant’s participation in the Recording or the Program; or (c) the exploitation of the Recording or the Program. 8. The Parent acknowledges that the Parent’s and Participant’s only remedy in relation to any Claim is an action at law for damages (if any).

9. The Parent undertakes and must ensure the Participant undertakes to keep confidential any information disclosed to the Parent and/or Participant relating to Ten and the Program, including this Release.

10. The Parent consents to Ten collecting, using and disclosing the Parent’s and Participant’s personal information in connection with the Participant’s participation in the Program, in accordance with Ten’s Privacy Policy available at: http://tenplay.com.au/privacy.

11. This Release is governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the laws from time to time in force in the State of New South Wales, Australia and the Parent and Participant irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that State and any courts competent to hear appeals therefrom.

Signed and delivered by the Parent In the presence of

……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… Signature of Parent Signature of Witness

……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… Name of Parent Name of Witness

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DATE OF RECORDING

Network Ten Pty Limited ABN 91 052 515 250 TEN 1 Saunders Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales, 2009

PROGRAM Creative Generation 2021, Totally Wild, Shake Takes

FEE N/A

Full Name:

Job Title:

Organisation: PARTICIPANT Email:

Address:

Phone Number:

1. The Participant irrevocably and unconditionally consents to:

(a) Ten recording the Participant in connection with the Program (Recording); (b) Ten editing or authorising any other person to edit the Recording in any way; (c) Ten embodying or authorising any other person to embody the Recording (in whole or in part) in the Program or any other program; (d) Ten communicating or authorising any other person to communicate the Recording (in whole or in part) and the Program in any media (now existing or hereafter devised) throughout the world in perpetuity; and (e) Ten using the Participant’s name, image and likeness in connection with the Recording and the Program.

2. The Participant represents to Ten that:

(a) the Participant is 18 years of age or older as at the date of signature; and (b) the Participant’s appearance in and contribution to the Recording and/or Program will not infringe the rights of any person, or be defamatory, contemptuous, or obscene.

3. The Participant acknowledges that it will not have any interest:

(a) in any material created by the Participant in accordance with this Release, including the Program and the Recording; and (b) in the copyright or any other right in the Program and the Recording,

and, to the extent permissible by law, immediately upon their creation the Participant waives and/or assigns to Ten all such rights which might but for this Release arise.

4. The Participant acknowledges that Ten is not required to include the Participant or the Recording in the Program or use any material created in accordance with this Release.

5. The Participant:

(a) irrevocably and unconditionally consents to the Recording being changed, copied, edited, added to, taken from, adapted and/or translated, in any manner or context by Ten, and any person authorised by Ten to do so, for any purpose, notwithstanding that such conduct may amount to derogatory treatment of the work within the meaning of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth); (b) irrevocably and unconditionally waives any right of attribution; and 1 / 2

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(c) acknowledges that the consent is genuinely given by the Participant and is not given because any person:

(i) applied duress to the Participant (or any representative of the Participant) to give that consent; or (ii) made a false and misleading statement to the Participant in relation to the giving of that consent.

6. The Participant undertakes to take reasonable care whilst in and around Ten’s premises and the Program set (as applicable) and acts in accordance with all of Ten’s reasonable instructions. 7. To the fullest extent permissible by law, the Participant releases Ten, and Ten’s employees, agents, officers, contractors and licensees from and against any claim, proceeding, action, demand, cost, interest or injunctive relief (Claim) or other remedy which the Participant has or may have arising out of or in connection with:

(a) this Release; (b) the Participant’s participation in the Recording or the Program; or (c) the exploitation of the Recording or the Program.

8. The Participant acknowledges that the Participant’s only remedy in relation to any Claim is an action at law for damages (if any).

9. The Participant undertakes to keep confidential any information disclosed to the Participant relating to Ten and the Program, including this Release.

10. The Participant consents to Ten collecting, using and disclosing the Participant’s personal information in connection with the Participant’s participation in the Program, in accordance with Ten’s Privacy Policy available at: http://tenplay.com.au/privacy.

11. This Release is governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the laws from time to time in force in the State of New South Wales, Australia and the Participant irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that State and any courts competent to hear appeals therefrom.

Signed and delivered by the Participant In the presence of

……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… Signature of Participant Signature of Witness

……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… Name of Participant Name of Witness

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