General Rules of Festival
1.
The
Festival is open to amateur performers only.
2.
Competitors may not perform a piece more than once in the Festival,
neither can set pieces be performed in any other class than that for
which they are specified.
3.
Competitors may only perform once in any class, however they may
enter a duet or ensemble class more than once with a different
partner.
4.
Competitors should announce the title of the piece, and the composer
before they perform it.
5.
Time
limits shown must be strictly observed
and
that part of the performance exceeding the time limit may be ignored
at the decision of the adjudicator. Failure to abide by the stated
time limit could risk disqualification.
6.
OWN
CHOICE CLASSES
(i)
A copy must be provided on the day for the use of the
adjudicator clearly marked with the class number, competitor’s name
and number. This may be a photocopy, provided only that the
competitor also has in his/her possession a purchased copy, and the
photocopy will then be destroyed at the end of the Festival by a
committee member.
(ii) The adjudicator will take
into account the choice of piece performed.
7.
The Festival must observe copyright law, and therefore cannot
permit any photography, audio or video recordings. Any person who
disregards this rule could cause a class to be declared void.
However performers must be prepared to appear before the cameras of
the media and/or agents of the Festival.
8.
The age limit will be reckoned as on 1 September 2008. The
Festival may request sight of a birth certificate in order to verify
this, should any challenge be made.
9.
The grading of piano and instrumental classes entered should
reflect the general ability of the competitor. Entry into a grade
above that already achieved in examination is encouraged, but it is
not considered within the spirit of the Festival to enter a class at
a lower grade than that already achieved.
10.
The adjudicator’s decision will be final in all classes.
11.
No competitor, teacher or other interested party may discuss
any Festival matters with the adjudicator before, during or after
classes, unless specifically invited to do so by the adjudicator.
12.
Entry fees
are not refundable, and any cheque returned by the Festival’s
Bankers will incur an administration fee. The fee for each class is
shown against that class.
13.
The
closing date for entries is 30 September 2008.
14.
Entries must be on the official form, or a photocopy thereof,
with the correct fees.
15.
Tickets and timetables will be sent out to competitors and
teachers no later than 15 November 2008. If none are received by
that date, please contact the relevant section secretary.
16.
Competitors should ensure that they arrive at least 30
minutes prior to the start of their class in case of early running
where previous classes have finished sooner than anticipated.
17.
Classes
will run in the order decided by the committee, who also reserve the
right to limit, cancel, split or combine any class(es). Competitors
should perform in the order given in the programme, details of which
will be issued at least one week prior to the Festival.
18.
The committee reserves the right to refuse entry to the
Festival without giving a reason.
19.
The decision of the Committee in all matters is final
including interpretation of these Rules.
PLEASE NOTE THAT CAR PARKING IS NOT GENERALLY
AVAILABLE AT THE METHODIST CENTRE EXCEPT FOR DISABLED COMPETITORS
AND FESTIVAL OFFICIALS.
Descriptors used for Marking
90+ An exceptional performance, both technically and
artistically
87-89
An excellent performance technically and artistically
84-86
A convincing performance technically and artistically
81-83
A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation
and/or technical ability
78-80
A performance showing development of technique and/or
communication
75-77 A
performance limited in its communication |
