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All reference to photocopying is in accordance with the
Code of Fair Practice (Revised Edition 1992)
agreed between Composers, Publishers and Users of Printed Music.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. The
Festival is for amateurs, except for 'Open' Classes.
2. The Committee, at its discretion, may refuse any entry.
3. Comments & suggestions for improvement are welcomed and should be
made in writing to the Secretary for discussion by the committee.
4.
The Festival is not responsible for supplying music stands, instruments
or any other equipment.
The
onus is on the conductor/performer to ensure that the required equipment
is available.
5.
The decision of the Committee in all matters arising out of or not
specifically provided for in these Regulations shall be final.
6. The Committee may alter, modify or cancel any of the arrangements
details in the Syllabus, as it may deem necessary.
7. LOSS OF PROPERTY - All attending the Festival are reminded to take
care of their personal property: handbags, musical instruments, etc..
Perthshire Musical (Competition) Festival Association cannot accept
responsibility for any loss.
8. All communications should be addressed to the Secretary:
Mr M. Jamieson, 35 Buchan Drive, PERTH, PH1 1NQ and a
stamped addressed envelope enclosed for reply.
ENTRIES
9.
Entries must be sent to the Secretary, with payment of the appropriate
entrance fee as stated in the Syllabus. A separate entry form must be
used for each entry. Additional forms may be photocopied.
A summary of entries will be
e-mailed/posted to every applicant as soon as all the entries have been
collated. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify any
errors/discrepancies within 5 days of receipt of the summary,
otherwise these errors will be carried forward to the programme. Any
applicant may request an early summary form in order to check that they
have not omitted an entry. A late entry will be permitted up to
Friday 27th January, 2012, along with a surcharge of £10 per
entry.
No entry will be accepted after Friday 20th January,
2012, unless it is accompanied by the surcharge of £10 per entry.
10. Winners of solo classes at Beginner, Elementary,
Intermediate or Advanced level may not compete again in the same class
unless they were the sole competitor
or unless the mark achieved was
less than 85. Pairs of winners of duo and duet classes at
Beginner, Elementary and Intermediate levels may not compete again in
the same class unless they were the only competitors or unless the mark
achieved was less than 85.
11. The Committee will decide upon the order in which Classes will be
taken and arrange the order of competing, as soon as the list of entries
has been closed. Any special requests with regard to timetabling should
be submitted in writing along with the entries. Requests will be
considered by the timetabling committee, but no guarantees can be given
regarding this. A timetable
will be e-mailed/posted to every applicant as soon as it is available.
12. No form of amplification is permitted in any Class unless otherwise
stated.
13. In Classes where there is a qualification as to age, the same will
be taken on the last day of the Festival.
14. Any choir, group, orchestra, team etc. entered by a school must
consist of pupils on the register of that school at the time the
Festival is held. Classes
specifically for schools are intended for schools which provide a
general education. Entries are welcome from choirs, bands or orchestras
from two or more smaller schools where it is necessary for them to
combine in order to allow them to participate.
ACCOMPANIST
15. ALL
ENTRANTS should note that in all OPEN, ADULT CHOIR AND ADULT VOCAL SOLO
CLASSES and classes where the piece/s are ALL OWN CHOICE, the
competitor/s may use their own accompanist OR the Official
Accompanist. Unless choice of Accompanist is stated on the Entry Form,
the Official Accompanist must be used. In ALL OTHER CLASSES including
COUNTRY DANCING, the Official Accompanist MUST be used.
OWN
CHOICE
16. No
competitor, except where otherwise stated, may use selected pieces of
'Own Choice' items in more than one class.
17. In those Classes allowing 'Own Choice' of test piece/s:
a) Entries will not be accepted unless full details of the entrant's
selected items are shown on the entry form along with the key (where
asked for) and the approximate length of playing/performance time.
b) Where a maximum performance time is indicated in the class
description, competitors may be penalised by loss of marks or
disqualification if the stipulated period is exceeded.
c) No change of test piece/s will be accepted after the closing date
for entries (20th January, 2012). However, if Own Choice details are
not known at the time of entry, the form will be accepted on the
understanding that a replacement form, clearly marked ‘Replacement
Form’, is completed in full by 1st February at the
latest.
d) Photocopies for the adjudicator will be acceptable only if the
item to be performed is part of a larger volume and not available
separately. If the item is available separately, an original copy
must be supplied. Any deviation from this requirement should be
accompanied by a letter of consent from the publisher.
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e) An original copy is always necessary for the
accompanist, although photocopies for the accompanist’s home study will
be accepted along with the required declaration that the original will
be given to the accompanist immediately prior to the performance.
Failure to provide an original copy for the accompanist shall
result in disqualification.
18. If the services of the
Official Accompanist are required, TWO copies of the entrant's selected
test piece/s, one marked ACCOMPANIST and one marked ADJUDICATOR, MUST
be sent to the Music Secretary, Mrs M.E. Waterston, 35 Buchan Drive,
PERTH, PH1 1NQ, not later than 11th February 2012. All items must be
marked clearly as to ownership, class entered and name of competitor,
with a separate copy supplied for each performer, even where several
competitors have chosen the same item. Reference must be made to
regulations 17d) and 17e). Failure to send in the required copies by
the required date may lead to disqualification.
19. Entrants not
requiring an accompanist, or the use of the Official Accompanist, should
send ONE copy of their Own Choice piece, marked ADJUDICATOR, to the
Music Secretary, Mrs M.E. Waterston, 35 Buchan Drive, PERTH, PH1 1NQ,
not later than 11th February 2012. All items must be marked clearly as
to ownership, class entered and name of competitor, with a separate copy
supplied for each performer, even where several competitors have chosen
the same item. This includes piano, ensemble, band, orchestral and
speech classes. N.B. In the case of ensemble entries, a full score
MUST be provided. Reference must be made to regulation 17d).
Failure to send in the required copies by the required date may lead to
disqualification.
TEST
PIECE
20. All
Test Pieces are to be performed with accompaniment, unless the copy
specifically states otherwise.
21. All set Test Pieces are to be performed with repeats unless
otherwise stated. Failure to do so may lead to loss of marks or
disqualification.
22. The prescribed editions of music, and key where specified, must be
used by all competitors. The use of other editions will lead to loss of
marks or disqualification. Standard pitch will be used in all
competitions.
TUNING
23. In all instrumental
classes, tuning time must not exceed 30 seconds. In Advanced and Open
classes, competitors must do their own tuning.
COMPETITION
24. a)
Competitor/s (individual or choirs) may compete in more than one class
where the syllabus does not specifically state otherwise.
b) No person will be allowed to take part more than once in any one
class except in a duet or group class, where a second entry is
permitted, provided a different part is performed.
25. No conductor shall sing with his or her choir in competition.
26. In all competitive classes, teachers and instructors must not play
with groups or ensembles, except at Elementary or Intermediate level of
bands and orchestras, where one non-pupil may play in order to allow a
group to perform.
27. a) Competitors MUST report to the Stewards before
commencement of their class.
b) Competitors failing to appear when called upon will forfeit their
right to take part in the particular competition, subject to a right to
appeal to the Secretary, who may, if he thinks fit and opportunity can
be found, allow them to compete.
28. In the event of a tie in any Solo Class, the Adjudicator may, at his
discretion, ask competitors concerned to perform part or all of either
or both Test Pieces.
29. ADJUDICATORS' decisions
shall in all cases be final and adjudicators may not be approached with
queries regarding their decisions. ADJUDICATORS' NOTES should be
collected by competitors at the close of the class or session at which
they have performed.
TROPHIES/CERTIFICATES
30.
CERTIFICATES will be awarded as follows: Honours Certificates to all
entrants who gain not less than 90%, First Class Certificates to all
entrants who gain not less than 85% and Certificates of Merit to all
entrants who gain not less than 80%. Competitors are asked to collect
Certificates at the end of the Class or Session at which they have
performed.
31. No Trophy or Prize will be awarded unless the competitor receives an
average of 85%, unless otherwise stated.
32. Where trophies are awarded, they are held for the ensuing year only
and must be returned to Cairncross Ltd., Jewellers, 18 St. John Street,
Perth by 31st January 2013. A responsible adult will be required to
sign a receipt and give an undertaking to keep the Trophy safe and to
return it in good condition.
ENGRAVING
33.
Any engraving MUST be
done by Cairncross Ltd., 18 St John Street, PERTH, at the winner’s
expense.
PHOTOGRAPHY & RECORDING
34.
Photography, including digital photography, and recording, either audio
or video, are not permitted.
Parents/teachers/leaders are reminded that they are responsible for the
conduct and safety of school-age competitors in their charge.
It is
not in the spirit of the festival movement for competitors or their
supporters to pass comment, whether it is directed at a competitor or at
the adjudicator.
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