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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£9.6K
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Spending
£10.2K
Public benefits
The public beneficiaries are children from primary and secondary schools, who, with the encouragement and help of their teachers and parents, (a) read the Syllabus published by DMDFA each October and (b) identify a Class ( or Classes) in which they wish to perform, and (c) submit an appropriate entry form to the organising committee,
and (d) train, rehearse and improve the performance of the specified piece ( i.e. singing, playing an instrument or verse-speaking & drama), and (e) then attend and perform during Festival fortnight ( first 2 weeks of the following March) in front of a professional adjudicator, and (f) finally, receive a “Mark Sheet” from the Adjudicator recording the mark awarded, as well as written comments on the quality of the performance. This annual encouragement to develop talent, improve performances and be professionally assessed by a qualified adjudicator is known to provide a lasting benefit to the child’s education, performance skills and self confidence. This annual 2 week festival regularly attracts around 1,400 entrants and fulfils the purpose of DMDFA as stated in the Constitution.
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** STRUCTURE ** (a) DMDFA is affiliated to BIFF ( the British & International Federation of Festivals) (b) Through this connection we have access to a large list of approved ADJUDICATORS who are professionally qualified & have a proven track record. (c) From a membership of approx 100, two committees are formed. (1) The GENERAL COMMITTEE & (2) the
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ( which includes office holders ) who plan & execute the FESTIVAL PROGRAMME. ** SUMMARY ** (d) DMDFA organises an annual 2 week Festival in Dungannon ( 1st 2 weeks in March) (e) Week 1 – MUSIC (both singing & instrumental) 95 Classes which attract approx. 500 entrants ( including Choirs). ONE ADJUDICATOR is chosen to judge all the performances, plus (when required) musical ACCOMPANISTS. (f) Week 2 – VERSE SPEAKING (& Drama) 70 Classes which attract approx. 900 entrants. TWO ADJUDICATORS are chosen, and share the task of judging performances this week. ** TIMETABLE ** (g) Jun./July/Aug. Secretaries book Adjudicators, Accompanists & Venues, etc., for the following March. (h) Sept. / Oct. The Festival Syllabus is planned, agreed & published. It is available for teachers, pupils & parents on the Festival website ( www.DungannonFestival.com) as well as in booklet form in local shops. (i) Dec. / Jan. Entry forms are received. The names of the performers are then collated into Classes. (j) Feb. The FESTIVAL PROGRAMME is published, giving dates & times when each entrant is expected to perform. (k) March During the 1st 2 weeks, the Festival Programme is operated daily with three 3-hour sessions ( AM, PM & evening). All the Classes are adjudicated & marks awarded to each performer. Those with the highest marks are awarded prizes. (l) April There is a General Committee meeting to discuss the success (or otherwise) of the Festival Fortnight. (m) May THE AGM is held to receive formal reports, elect new officers and then to begin the planning process for next years’ Festival.
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- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Education/training
