Sponsored by the Society for the Preservation of the Former Governors’ Mansion
Governor Arthur A. Link has been noted for his accomplished fiddle playing and Art and Grace Link have also provided outstanding leadership in preserving the former governors’ mansion as a heritage-treasure for all North Dakotans.
These two factors form the basis for this effort to provide opportunities for elementary and secondary school violin students.
Invitations to participate are made to elementary and secondary violin students, on a statewide basis. An application to participate is required. Confirmation of approved participation will be made to applicants.
Those selected to participate will perform old time fiddle music for a panel of adjudicators at the Former Governors’ Mansion, 320 E. Ave. B in Bismarck. Based on the performance and the written application first, second and third place winners will be selected in Junior and Senior Divisions.
The two divisions: Junior—grades 1 through 6; and Senior—grades 7 through 12. All contestants will receive a certificate signed by Governor and Mrs. Link. Cash scholarships will be provided to the persons chosen for recognition: $350 for first place, $250 for second place, and $150 for third place in the Senior Division; $100 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place in the Junior Division.
Download application form here.
Contest Rules:
Each contestant will be allowed up to 5 minutes to play a hoedown, a waltz, and a selection of his/her own choice other than a hoedown or waltz. Novelty tunes are not recommended; all tunes must be danceable quality.
A guitar accompanist will be available for each contestant as provided by the sponsors, however, contestants can also bring their own accompanist and a piano will be available. No amplification or sound system will be used.
Those chosen for recognition will be required to participate in a performance beginning at 6 p.m. All contestants will be invited to participate in a “jam session” at the conclusion of the competition.
Scoring by the judges will include the following point system:
Tone Quality: 0 to 100 points
Rhythm: 0 to 100 points
Intonation: 0 to 100 points
All points earned will be cumulative.
Practice space and refreshments will be available at Trinity Lutheran Church, across the street from the Former Governors’ Mansion.
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Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
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