UIL District 15 6A Academic Meet
2022 — Klein, TX/US
Poetry
Event Description:
Category A: This Is MeThe goal of this category is to examine the performer’s ancestry, origin, heritage, and/or dreams and aspirations. The performer should explore their own personal background and/or what their future may hold.
In this category, the contestant may read one single poem, an excerpt of a poem or poems, or may create a program containing no more than six literary works. If a program is used, one poem from an unpublished source is allowed to be included in the program. The majority of the performance must be published poetry. The intent of this category is not to encourage an entirely originally-authored program.
When using copyrighted material each member school is responsible for obtaining permission from the publisher for their participant to use the material. UIL assumes no responsibilities for copyright permission to perform material.
Unless published as poetry, song lyrics may be used only as transitions between poems. Although these shall not count as poems in the six allowed in this category, lyrics used as transitions should not be excessive, with the focus placed on the poetry itself. If transitions are sung, the singing should be limited in scope. For Category A, co-authored and anonymous works are permissible. The poet(s) used in this category shall not be used in Category B of poetry.
The introduction and/or transitions shall include all titles and poets read and should connect the literature to the goal of the category. If the program is woven, it shall be stated in the introduction, and the different poems should be distinguishable through interpretation. If song lyrics are used as transitions between poems, it shall be stated in the introduction.
Category B: This Speaks to MeThe goal of this category is to select poetry that speaks to the performer. This category is reader’s choice.
In this category, the contestant may read a single poem, an excerpt of a poem or may create a program containing no more than six poems. Poetry Category B may include traditional and contemporary poetry and novels-in-verse. Co-authored works are permissible. Anonymous works are prohibited. The poet(s) used in this category shall not be used in Category A of Poetry.
When using copyrighted material each member school is responsible for obtaining permission from the publisher for their participant to use the material. UIL assumes no responsibilities for copyright permission to perform material.
Unless published as poetry, song lyrics may be used only as transitions between poems. Although these shall not count as poems in the six allowed in this category, lyrics used as transitions should not be excessive, with the focus placed on the poetry itself. If transitions are sung, the singing should be limited in scope.
The introduction and/or transitions shall include all titles and poets read and should inform the audience why the poetry was chosen. If the program is woven, it shall be stated in the introduction, and the different poems should be distinguishable through interpretation. If song lyrics are used as transitions between poems, it shall be stated in the introduction.