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"The Glass Slipper" (Cinderella)
at the 2006 Anti-Contest
Photo: Thomas L. Pratt
It may well be the only one of its kind anywhere in the USA.
The anti-contest is actually a public concert, but with a twist. High school ensembles perform classical music, but try to distinguish themselves to win silly awards from a panel of "distinguished judges". Costumes and props are the norm. Panel of judges award an amusing certificate for every group; bribing encouraged! Ensembles from Washington and Oregon participate- all connected in some way with Karen Iglitzin. Karen is very active as a consultant to school programs, and coaches ensembles
independently as well.
REGISTRATION: Registration is on a space available basis: enrollment is first come, first served. In the case of cancellation, you can find a substitute ensemble or if not possible, ask for a refund. A per ensemble fee of $20 would be subtracted from the refund for administrative expenses.
Most of the groups are strings, but we also welcome piano and woodwinds. Groups range in size from 2-15. Normally there is a 6-minute limit per performance, plus an extra 2 minutes allotted for skits, “bribing” the judges and other shenanigans.
AN ENTERTAINING EVENING! This is a very lively concert, which features each group playing one movement from the chamber music literature. The concert is open to the public by donation; it attracts a large audience. All participants and the audience are invited to a festive reception at the end. Participant families are asked to help to provide food for the reception. The whole event takes lots of organization and is a great opportunity for parents and others to chip in and help, from decorating, to setting up the reception, to checking in students, stage managing, and cleaning up!
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