In Scotland, the many generations of instrumental tuition have passed the love of playing through celtic and classical traditions. Competitions and public performances serve to bring out the very best in musicians, whilst providing pleasure to many. Our instrumental classes include piping, harp, guitar, piano, strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.

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.

‘Perth City Campus’ is accepted as a school. Entries are welcome from choirs from two or more smaller schools where it is necessary for them to combine in order to allow them to participate. Where appropriate, primary school pupils may perform with the secondary school with which they are linked.

Workplace choirs were a feature of the earliest festivals - and today we are pleased to see them making a return.

‘Perform in Perth’ is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society. This means that entrants do not have to seek copyright permission for any poetry, prose or solo dramatic items performed, to a time limit of 10 minutes.

Performers and teachers will be delighted to know that their participation in this festival means that authors will be directly reimbursed as a consequence of their works being performed at this festival. 

Dramatic items must be announced with title and author at the time of performance to qualify for copyright indemnity, and the performer must not change the words or gender of the character.

Scottish Country Dances classes have been a popular part of the Perthshire Musical (Competitive) Festival - drawing entries from across the country - a tribute also to the high quality of dance lessons in the city.

In recent years we have added competitive classes for Baton Twirling - another discipline that is closely contested.

School orchestras and other large instrumental ensembles find this an excellent platform and we welcome their regular participation in our Festival.