Hi Sec2 Guides!
For this badgework, you all are free to group yourselves into groups of 5 to 6 (Total 3 groups of 5 and 2 groups of 6). There will be two parts to this badge work and you all will work together to perform:)
Part 1: Perform 2 items, each lasting 2 minutes
You all will need to prepare a performance from the following categories: dancing, singing, playing an instrument, reciting. High standard is expected, such that it is suitable for a public/stage performance. Therefore, you all must remember your lines/steps and the flow of the performance must be smooth, without long pauses in between.
Requirements for each category:
Dancing – Everyone must be clear of the steps. The dance moves must be accurate and synchronised. Mass dance performance (for instance, involves clapping, stamping of feet, turning around etc.) is not accepted as it is too simple. Guides must be skillful and well prepared for this category.
Singing – The singer must have a good control of her voice during the session. Only guides who are confident of her voice should choose this category as a high standard is required for part 1 of this badge work. They are free to choose any song they are comfortable with, so that they can showcase their voice.
Play an Instrument – The simpler the instrument, the higher the standard and skills expected for the music they will perform. For instance, if they’re going to play recorder together, the notes must be played smoothly and accurately, they must be synchronised too. If they’re playing guitar/piano or anything that requires more skills, as long as they can perform the music piece well and play the notes skillfully, they will score.
Reciting – Guides can choose a short story or poem to perform. As the word reciting suggests, what they read must be from their memory, thus they will need to memorise. They can tell a story or poem by acting out (short skit with props) to make it entertaining. They can also read the story or poem in a dramatic way, using sound effects, different tones, emotions and imitations to make the performance lively and interesting.
Part 2: A 5 minutes item of 2 categories
You all will need to entertain the audience for 5 minutes with at least 2 of the following conjuring tricks: playing a portable instrument, character sketches, stories, songs and chorus, mime.
Standard of performance is not as high as required in part 1, but suitable as a simple performance for a campfire or during guides’ activity. You all will need to combine 2 categories and present as a single performance.
Requirements for each category:
Playing a portable instrument – You all can refer to a music score during the performance. Please choose a suitable instrument i.e. guitar, harmonica, keyboard, recorder, maracas, flute and etc., (piano and a drum set is not accepted as it is not portable). You all can choose to play a simple and lively tune or any other preferred music. As long as the notes are fairly accurate and synchronised, the group will score.
Stories – You all can choose their own way to tell a story, narration, reciting, skit & drama or any other way they would like to present. You can refer to a script but eye contact is essential and there must be flow in the story. However if the group make an effort to memorise and present the story with flow, you all will earn more marks.
Songs and Chorus – The group members will sing a song together, which need not be a full song but it must consist of both verses and chorus. The group can sing together and a good voice is not required. Fine singing will do and you all should be in harmony if the group members sing at the same time. You all are free to decide their song and can refer to the lyrics unlike for part 1. The group will score higher if they present a better voice and not need to refer to the lyrics.
Mime – The group members are required to act with body motions and without the use of speech. The more dramatic you all are, the clearer you all will be in portraying your roles, hence higher marks will be awarded. It is okay if you all choose to tell a story and there’s a narrator, however the other members acting must not speak. It is best if they use fewer or don't use any props and fully act out with body motion. For instance picking up something or entering through a door, laying out the setting for audience to visualise through their body motions.
The date of performance is 2 June 2012:) If there is any changes, we will inform you. Please group yourselves before the next activity. You all must read through this post because if there's anything you are unsure of, you can clarify when we brief you all during next activity:) Do put in your best effort, practise hard, be confident, and perform well for this badge! JIA YOU! We're looking forward to your performance:D
Any questions, feel free to sms the AQMs (Wanting AQM or Vivian AQM)
~AQMs
