RULE BOOK TARANG 2022 SENIOR

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TARANG 2022 EVENT DESCRIPTION

To add an exciting dimension to the learning experience, Indian School Al Maabela offers myriad

openings for the students to participate in a diverse range of programmes that give every student a

chance to get excited and get involved in order to pursue new interests and talents. Keeping the same
objective in mind, Indian School Al Maabela has taken the initiative of organizing Tarang 2022 – Inter-
House Cultural Fiesta for the senior students (Classes IX – XII) for the academic year 2022-23.

EVENTS AT A GLANCE

EVENTS CATEGORY

Classical Dance: Bharatanatyam /Kuchipudi / Mohiniyattam (Solo)

Dance Events Indian Folk dance (Solo)
Group Dance (classical/semi-classical), Group Dance (Western)

Music Events Western Vocal Song Solo (English)
Indian Light Vocal Song Solo (Any language)
Instrumental Music Solo
Classical Vocal Song Solo: Carnatic
National Anthem (group)
Western Music Band (group)
3D Sculpture (Solo)

Art Events Graphite pencil drawing (Solo)
Canvas painting (Solo)

Rangoli (group)

IT/Media Collage Making (group)
Literary AD making (group)
Short Film Making (group)
Elocution ( English)
Elocution (Hindi)
Flip (Solo)
Stand-Up Comedy (Solo)
Skit (group)

The details of all the inter-house events, its’ rules and regulations, judging criteria etc. are given in this
handbook. For solo events, one student can participate in a maximum of three events.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

DANCE EVENTS

 CLASSICAL DANCE: BHARATANATYAM /KUCHIPUDI / MOHINIYATTAM (SOLO)
 INDIAN FOLK DANCE – GROUP

 GROUP DANCE (SEMI-CLASSICAL)

CLASSICAL DANCE: BHARATANATYAM /KUCHIPUDI / MOHINIYATTAM (SOLO)

The theme, music, costumes and make-up should be of traditional Bharatanatyam style.

Duration of performance: Maximum 10 minutes
Audio for the Performance: USB that can be played on ‘Windows Media Player’consisting of only the

audio track for the performance should be handed over to the teacher-in-charge well before the schedule.
The USB should contain ONLY the audio track for participant’s performance.

Keep a backup USB.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Accessories & choreography – 10; Music – 10; Nrithya – 10; Nritta – 10; Abhinaya – 10

INDIAN FOLK DANCE – SOLO

The theme should be appropriate for school competitions and respect the culture and traditions ofOman
and India.
Song and dance should be of Indian Traditional Folk only. Teams performing styles that come under
ritual, tribal, classical and cinematic folk will be disqualified.
Duration of performance shall be maximum of 5 minutes.
Audio for the Performance: A USB that can be played on ‘Windows Media Player’consisting of only
the audio track for the performance should be handed over to the teacher-in-charge well before the
schedule.
The USB should contain ONLY the audio track for the participant’s performance.Keep a backup USB.
List of Indian Folk dance is available at the following Wikipedia link*:
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indian_folk_dances> The list provided may not be authentic.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Rhythm & Synchronization – 10; Elements of Dance – 10; Accessories – 10; Choreography – 10;

Presentation & Audience Appeal - 10

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GROUP DANCE (SEMI-CLASSICAL) 2022-2023

Semi- classical dances are allowed.

The theme, costumes and make-up should be appropriate for the dance style and school competitionsin

Oman.

Duration of performance 5-7 minutes

Each team can consist of 5-8 students.

Audio CD for the Performance: A USB that can be played on ‘Windows Media Player’ consisting of only

the audio track for the performance should be handed over to the teacher in-charge well before the schedule.

The USB should contain ONLY the audio track for the participant’s performance.

Keep a backup USB.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Rhythm & Synchronization – 10; Elements of Dance – 10; Accessories – 10; Choreography – 10; Presentation &

Audience Appeal – 10

ART EVENTS

 3D SCULPTURE - SOLO
 GRAPHITE PENCIL DRAWING - SOLO
 COLLAGE MAKING -GROUP
 RANGOLI – GROUP

3D SCULPTURE-SOLO
Sculpture size (Minimum height 1feet, depth and width can vary, according to the theme & proportion)
Theme: Choice of the participants
Participants are allowed to use the following materials like newspaper, colour paper, crape paper, thermocol,
sponge, wax, ice, clay, sand, dry leaf, flower petals, grass, pencil scraping curls, glitter,cloth and waste
material. Use of scissors, Sculpture tools, blades, cutters etc. will be allowed for the making purpose.
Participants are allowed to use colours (water, crayon, oil, spray, glue gun, fevicol)
Pencil can be used only for outline drawing. Border, if any, should be made with the permitted materials only.
Duration of competition - 45 minutes.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Presentation of Theme – 10; Proportion – 10; Texture – 10; Material Selection – 10; Overall Impact -10

GRAPHITE PENCIL DRAWING-SOLO
Paper size (420 x 594 mm / 16.5 x 23.4 inches)
Theme: BIRDS
Participants are allowed to use any type of shading pencils/ charcoal pencils to make the picture.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Realistic drawing – 10; Image should fill in the page – 10; At least three to four values (dark to lightshades) – 10;
Good imaginary background – 10; Neatness- finishing – 10

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COLLAGE – GROUP

Team Size: 3-4 students
An A3 sheet MUST be used for the collage. The paper should be brought by the participants.
Theme: India @ 2040
Art materials should be brought by the participants.
Participants are allowed to use the following materials to make their collage:
Any type of paper (newspaper, colour, crepe, waste etc), dry leaf, flower petals, grass etc., pencil scraping
curls, gilt, cloth and waste material etc. (Use of scissors, blades, cutters etc. shall be allowed for cutting
purposes)
Participants are NOT allowed to use colours (water, crayon, oil, spray, etc.)
Printed photographs/pictures etc., pre-drawn articles may be used as a unit but not as a whole picture.
Pencil may be used only for outline drawing. Border, if any, shall be made with the allowed materials only.
Participants may use appropriate slogans, quotations, captions, etc.
Participants’ Chest Number will be attached to the collage.
Participants may refer to pictures/photographs to aid the making of the collage during thecompetition.
Participants may trace a ‘prepared outline’ of the collage design on the given drawing-sheet.
Duration of the competition- 1 hour.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Presentation of Theme – 10; Composition – 10; Colour Scheme – 10; Material Selection - 10;
Overall Impact – 10

RANGOLI- GROUP
Team Size: Maximum 3 to 4 students
Theme: Open theme
Floor decoration using ONLY finely ground powders will be allowed.
Note: White, black and other colours are allowed. Materials such as scraped coconut, flower petals, paint etc.
WILL NOT be allowed. Pre-drawn outline on white thermocol/plywood etc. shall be allowedas base sheet,
which the participants may bring along with them for the competition.
Size of the ‘Rangoli’ shall be 3x3 feet and the size of base-sheet shall be 4x4 ft. (Note: The base-sheet shall
be white in colour or painted white.)
Participants shall bring all other materials (Colour powder, design outline, etc.).
Participants’ Chest number will be attached to the Rangoli.
Duration of the competition- 45 Minutes.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Presentation of Theme – 10; Composition – 10; Colour Scheme – 10;
Textural Impact – 10; Overall Impact-10

MUSIC EVENTS

 WESTERN VOCAL SONG SOLO (ENGLISH)
 INDIAN LIGHT VOCAL SONG SOLO (ANY LANGUAGE)
 CLASSICAL VOCAL SONG SOLO: CARNATIC
 NATIONAL ANTHEMN (GROUP)
 GROUP WESTERN MUSIC

WESTERN VOCAL SONG SOLO
Only one accompaniment shall be allowed.
Pre-programmed accompaniment on electronic keyboard/ materials/ music/ MIDI files/ MP3 files/Karaoke
will not be allowed.
Only the song rendition will be judged. Background music will not be a judgement criterion.Contestants
shall bring their own instruments.

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Lyrics should be ONLY in English and sh2ou0l2d 2be-2p0er2ta3ining to the standard of school competitions.

Duration of performance- maximum 5 minutes.
Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks): Choice of Song – 10; Pitch & Dynamics – 10; Voice Texture & Clarity –
10; Pace/ Rhythm – 10;OverallPresentation – 10

INDIAN LIGHT VOCAL SONG SOLO (ANY LANGUAGE)
Besides Shruti box or Tampura, number of accompanying instruments (optional) shall not exceed two.
Note: Shruthi box or Tampura can be either electronic or manual type.
Pre-programmed accompaniments (on electronic keyboard etc.) /materials/music/MIDI files/MP3
files/Karaoke WILL NOT be allowed.
Only the song rendition will be judged. Background music will not be a judgement criterion.Contestants
should bring their own instruments.
Lyrics should be in One Indian language only.
Note: Film songs are not allowed. The lyrics should be pertaining to the standard of school competitions.
Duration of performance- maximum 5 minutes.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Choice of Song – 10; Pitch and Dynamics – 10; Voice Texture and Clarity – 10; Melody/ Rhythm – 10;Overall
Presentation – 10

CLASSICAL VOCAL SONG SOLO: CARNATIC
Duration of performance- maximum 6 minutes.
The contestants should sing a Kriti or Keerthana (Ragam, Keerthana, Niraval, Swaram). They should also
brief about the choice of their recital.
Either a Shruti box or Tampura will be allowed as an accompaniment. (Note: Shruthi box or Tampura used
can be either electronic or manual type)

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Tala & Shruti – 10; Raga & Bhava – 10; Manodharma & Improvisation – 10; Diction – 10; Presentation &Overall
Performance – 10

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - SOLO
The category includes stringed, wind, electronic and percussion.
Pre-programmed material such as USB drives / Floppy drives/ music / MIDI files / MP3 files /Karaoke will
not be allowed.
Film and devotional songs are not allowed.
Duration of the performance- maximum 5 minutes.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Choice of Piece – 10; Expression and Dynamics – 10; Technique – 10; Imrovisation – 10; Overall Performance –
10

WESTERN MUSIC (CHORAL SINGING) – GROUP
Team can consist of 5-8 members. Up to 3 participants are allowed to play asingle non-pre-programmed
background musical instrument.
Lyrics should be ONLY in English and shall be pertaining to the standards of school competitions.
Contestants shall keep in mind that it is the ‘vocals’ that are being judged, not the accompaniment/s.
The use of the automatic accompaniments on the keyboard is not allowed.
‘Heavy metal’ type musical instruments including drums shall not be used.
Pre-programmed material / music / MIDI files / MP3 etc. files is not permitted.
Contestants shall bring their own instruments. (Note: The organisers will provide a standard 5 octave
Keyboard, which the contestants may use.)
Duration of performance- maximum 5 minutes.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Co-ordination – 10; Harmony – 10; Pace (Timing) – 10; Creativity & Improvisation - 10; Stage Presence
– 10

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NATIONAL ANTHEM GROUP 2022-2023

Team Size: Maximum of 5-8 students

Formal rendition of national anthem takes 52 seconds.

Dress code: School Uniform

Only vocal will be considered. Karaoke music is not allowed.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Vocal & Pitching – 10; Rhythm – 10; Diction – 10 ; Timing/ duration – 10; Overall Performance/Conduct - 10

IT/ MEDIA
 SHORT MOVIE MAKING- GROUP
 AD MAKING -GROUP

SHORT MOVIE MAKING - GROUP
Team Size: Maximum 5-8 students.
Theme: OPEN THEME
(Note: Only positive social themes are allowed. Controversial/religious/political themes should not be
presented.)
Standard: The film should conform to the standards of school competitions and respect the culture and
traditions of Oman and India.
Originality: The theme, frames and the music track should be original.
The movies that were sent for the earlier contests will be disqualified.
Language: The film shall be made ONLY in English language. (Note: If any dialogue is used in any other
language than English, the translation of the same in English should be shown as ‘sub-titles’ onthe same
frame.)
The entire work related to the film making shall be done by the students.
Don’t Involve adults/professionals in the making of the movie including acting.
Don’t use living or non-living object/s that reveal/s the identity of the participating team in the movie. (E.g.
Team’s name, House Colour, logo, uniform, badge, banner, podium, building, bus, book, etc.)
Date of Submission: Entries shall be sent to the House Master/House Mistress latest by 18 AUGUST 2022
before 10 a.m. The video should be in the format that can be played on Windows Media Player. Late entries
will not be entertained.
Each team shall submit the movie in a USB which shall contain details such as cast, crew, name of the
participating team etc.
Duration of the film- 8 to 10 minutes
The school shall NOT provide camera, software, computer, other gadgets etc. to the participants.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Theme & Message – 10; Direction – 10; Editing and Effects – 10; Script – 10; Acting – 10

AD MAKING

Team Size: Maximum 5-8 students.

Target: Create an advertisement of #Indian school Al Maabela #
Originality: The work should be original. (Should not be an ‘Ad’ already in use in the industry.)

The advertisements that were sent for the earlier contests will be disqualified.

The team can use video camera, animation software, etc. for the creation of their advertisement.
Care m u s t be taken not to project any unethical scenes. Footers such as ‘Statutory Warning’,‘Creative
Animation’ etc. if any needed, shall be given as in any standard advertisement.

Standard: The theme, dialogues, animations, costumes and make-up should be appropriate for school

competitions and respect the culture and traditions of Oman and India.

The school shall NOT provide cameras, software, computer, other gadgets etc. to the participants.

Each team should submit the advertisement in a DVD which should also contain details such as cast, crew,

name of the House etc.

Date of Submission: Entries shall be sent to House Master/House Mistress latest by 18 august 2022 before
10 a.m. in the form of a DVD in a suitable format that can be played on ‘Windows Media Player’. Late

entries will not be entertained.

Duration of the advertisement- 30 to 45 seconds.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Concept – 10; Editing – 10; Creativity – 10; Presentation (quality of video, animation, lighting) – 10;Customer
Persuasion – 10

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LITERARY
 STAND UP COMEDY
 ELOCUTION IN ENGLISH
 ELOCUTION IN HINDI
 FLIP IN ENGLISH
 ENGLISH SKIT

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL LITERARY EVENTS

1. Use of abusive language/foul language is strictly prohibited in all the events.
2. No dark humour content is permitted.
3. Participants are to stick to the time limit strictly.
4. No content should contradict the principles of Omani and Indian values, customs and norms.
5. No inappropriate comments should be made that could hurt any community’s sentiments pertaining to their
religious beliefs, race, gender, culture or heritage.
6. Decisions made by the judges will be considered final.

STAND UP COMEDY
Language: English (another language can be used for regionalism purpose only)
Theme: Open theme
The comedy used in the speech shall be original and personal.
Utmost care shall be taken not to use any kind of vulgarity / pun / anti-religion / anti-nationalism inthe speech.
The participant shall be immediately expelled from the competition in such a situation. No background music
is allowed.
Duration: maximum 3 minutes

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Clarity of the speech – 10; Confidence and attitude of the speaker – 10; Stage presence – 10;Comedy in speech – 20

ELOCUTION IN ENGLISH – SOLO
The topic for the elocution - Peace and Harmony for a Better Mankind
The content of the elocution shall be relevant to the topic.
Duration- Maximum 4 minutes. The time limit will be strictly enforced. A warning bell will be sounded prior
to the last 30 seconds.
The speaker is expected to memorize their speech, and is not allowed to read any part of the speech from
papers, notes, or cards.
The order of speaking / Chest No. will be decided by the teacher-in-charge through lot. Chest numbers will
be distributed on the day of the competition.
The decision of the judges will be considered final.

Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks):
Introduction of the topic-- 10; Exposition of the main theme (Conciseness & Clarity of message, Originality/
Points of interest, Use of Quotation)-- 10; Presentation (Mannerisms, Audience contact and voice modulation)—
10; Pronunciation and fluency—10; Conclusion—10

ELOCUTION IN HINDI– SOLO
The content of the elocution shall be relevant to the topic.
Each participant is expected to come prepared to speak on any one of the topics of his/her choice from the list given
below:
1.स्वतंत्रता का सदुपयोग, 2. मीडिया, आज की संस्कृ डत का प्रभावी वाहक, 3. डिक्षा और स्वास्थ्य का समन्वय

Duration- Maximum 4 minutes. The time limit will be strictly enforced. A warning bell will be sounded prior
to the last 30 seconds.
The speaker is expected to memorize their speech, and is not allowed to read any part of the speech from
papers, notes, or cards.
The order of speaking / Chest No. will be decided by the teacher-in-charge through lot. Chest numbers will
be distributed on the day of the competition.
The decision of the judges will be considered final.

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Judging Criteria (Out of 50 Marks): 2022-2023

Introduction of the topic-- 10; Exposition of the main theme (Conciseness & Clarity of message, Originality/

Points of interest, Use of Quotation)-- 10; Presentation (Mannerisms, Audience contact and voice modulation)—

10; Pronunciation and fluency—10; Conclusion—10

FLIP IN ENGLISH – SOLO
The participating students will be given the topic on the day of the competition, when the chest numbers are
distributed.
Each participant should speak for and against the topic. As soon as the first bell is sounded, the contestant
will have to speak for or against the topic. When the second bell is sounded, the contestant will have to
contradict his/her own statements without any delay. When the third bell is sounded, the contestant should
conclude the speech.
A participant should speak for minimum two minutes and maximum three minutes.
The order of speaking / Chest No. will be decided by the teacher-in-charge by drawing lots. Chest numbers
will be distributed on the day of the competition.
The decision of the judges will be considered final.
Reading from notes is not permitted.

Judgement Criteria: (50 marks)
Content – 10; Confidence – 10; Negation – 10; Accuracy of Language – 10; Fluency of Speech – 10

ENGLISH SKIT GROUP
Each team can consist of 5-8 students.
Duration of the play including introduction-- 10 minutes.
Theme: open to the choice of the participants.
Only positive social themes can be presented. Religious/ political /controversial themes must be strictly
avoided.
The theme, costumes, dialogues and make up should be appropriate to the school level, and respecting the
culture and traditions of the Sultanate of Oman.
The team should introduce the play by stating its title and theme.
Appropriate backdrops, props and costume are recommended.

Judging Criteria (50 marks): Execution of theme & Climax-10; Dramatic skills – 10 ; Direction-10;
Coordination—10; Oveall Development -10

ALL THE BEST !

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INDIAN SCHOOL AL MAABELA

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INDIAN SCHOOL AL MAABELA

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SENIOR SECTION

2022-2023

INDIAN SCHOOL AL MAABELA

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SENIOR SECTION

2022-2023