In 2008 we introduce a new level of
‘Distinction’ Categories or marks will be awarded as follows:
Category
Mark
Descriptor
PROMISING
75 - 79
A performance
showing development of technique and/or communication
MERIT
80 - 83
A capable
performance showing artistic appreciation and/or technical
ability
HIGHLY COMMENDED
84 - 86
A convincing performance technically and
artistically
DISTINCTION
87 - 89
An excellent performance technically and
artistically
OUTSTANDING
90+
An exceptional performance, both technically
and artistically
Medals
The Festival recommends that medals should only
be awarded to, at most, the three competitors who achieve the
highest places. In principle, it would be expected that only the
competitor in first position is eligible for a gold medal, the
competitor in second for a silver medal and the competitor in third
for a bronze medal.
The Festival further recommends that gold medals
should only be given to competitors who are awarded Highly Commended
or Distinction or above (or have gained 84 marks or above); silver
or bronze medals for Commended or Merit or above (or 80 marks or
above). However, all medals will be awarded entirely at the
discretion of the adjudicators who may elect not to adhere strictly
to the recommendations of the Festival.
Trophies and Prizes
Each section also awards discretionary trophies
and prizes. Click here for a list of
these by section
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