Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Other/AY Gold Award/Cultural Improvement

Complete two of the following groups: (Indicate which ones)

Group 1 – Music (complete one):

1. Present a musical recital of sacred or classical music of at least 30 minutes duration with at least 3 other participants (vocal or instrumental). The repertoire and performance will be judged by a music critic appointed by the AY Gold Award Committee.

2. Attend at least 3 public concerts and submit a report of no less than 1,500 words covering the artists, the compositions and the composers. The report will be judged by a critic appointed by the AY Gold Award Committee.

Group 2 – Art (complete one):

1. Exhibit publicly at least 5 original works of art (paintings, sculpture, carvings, etc.) which you have made. Workmanship must be judged acceptable by an art critic approved appointed by the AY Gold Award Committee.

2. Visit an art gallery or attend at least three art exhibits and present a written essay of at least 1,500 words of art observed. Essay must be judged by an art critic appointed by the AY Gold Award Committee.

Group 3 – Sacred Literature (complete one):

1. Read one of the Spirit of Prophecy books by Ellen G. White of not less than 300 pages.

2. Read the New Testament in a modern speech translation.

Group 4 – Ethnics

Select any country or political entity (other than own country) recognized by the United Nations, trace its origin, culture and religious background, and make a study of the beginnings, development and present-day work of the Seventh-day Adventists in that area of the world field. Research must include either personal

contact or correspondence with individuals on your findings. If possible, include at least five pictures, photographs or slides illustrating the work of the Seventh-day Adventists in the selected country.