Song Writing Contest for the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis
to the Philippines
It
is a known fact that the University of Santo Tomas (UST) is a Pontifical
University, and as such, carries on a special relationship with the Pope and
the Vatican. On the three occasions that two popes visited the Philippines
- in 1970 by Pope Paul VI, and in 1981
and 1995 by Pope John Paul II, UST was also visited by these two popes. Thus,
in the midst of the country’s preparations for the official and apostolic visit
of Pope Francis to the Philippines in 2015, UST, as a pontifical University joyfully
anticipates this event, and organizes activities to honor and pay respect to
the Supreme Pontiff, and at the same time serve as the institution’s
contribution to the visit. One of these activities is a song-writing
contest.
The
University of Santo Tomas Song Writing contest aims to come up with a banner
song for the celebration of the visit of the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to
the Philippines in 2015.
Mechanics and Guidelines:
1. The
contest is open to all Thomasian alumni, faculty members, employees, students
including immediate family members of the Thomasians. Members of the song
writing contest Screening Committee are disqualified from joining.
2. Entries
may be individually or collaboratively authored. However, only one prize will
be awarded in case of collaborative composition.
3.
Each
participant may submit as many entries as he/she can.
4.
The
theme of the song is Mercy and Compassion.
5.
The song
duration must be at least two minutes but not more than three minutes.
6.
The
song may be in English or Filipino.
7.
The
song must be certified original by the contestant. UST shall not be held liable
should complaints arise due to similarities or likeness of the song to already
existing compositions. The contestant has the sole responsibility to prove its
authenticity.
8.
Submitted
articles must be sung by a solo singer/artist with or without instrumental
accompaniment.
9.
Application
forms may be obtained from the Office of Public Affairs or may be downloaded
from the UST website: www.ust.edu.ph
10. Contestants must submit the application
form together with one recent 2”x2” colored photo to the Office of Public
Affairs.
11. Entries must be submitted in CD format
together with hard copies of the lyrics and the accomplished application form
in sealed brown envelopes. Contestants may also send their entries via email
provided that they indicate their name, address, and contact numbers.
12. Submission of entries is from October 14,
2014 to November 14, 2014 at
the Office of Public Affairs or at opa@mnl.ust.edu.ph International and regional entries may
be submitted through mail or courier and must be postmarked not later than November 17, 2014.
13. The criteria for judging are as follows:
Music – 70%
Lyrics – 30%
100%
14. The Screening Committee shall choose five
finalists who will be informed through courier or email on December 1, 2014.
15. The finalists shall choose their own
interpreters, preferably professional singers.
16. The Grand Finals will be on December 8, 2014 as part of the Paskuhan program at the UST Grandstand. The winners
will be announced on this date. The decision of the Board of Judges is executor,
not appealable and final. The judges may also reserve the right not to declare
any winner in case entries fall short of the standards.
17. The winners shall receive certificates
and cash prizes
First place: PhP 20, 000.00
Second place: PhP 15,000.00
Third place: PhP 10,000.00
18. Submitted entries shall become the
property of the University of Santo Tomas. Thus, the composer waives all fees
arising from royalties, publication, performances whether live or mechanical,
through radio, television, internet or any other media, within or outside the
campus and jurisdiction of the University. The copyright of the winning entries
shall exclusively belong to the University of Santo Tomas.
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