Conditions of Entry - Instrumental, Organ, Pianoforte & Vocal Sections

1. OWN CHOICE pieces must be stated on the entry form. Own choice pieces must be by published composers, not own compositions. Own compositions should be entered in classes 435 – 437 under the Instrumental Section.
    

2. TIME LIMITS. where specified, must be strictly observed. The approximate time of the piece should be included on the entry form. In any class, the adjudicator reserves the right to stop a performance if necessary where repetition allows. This reflects not the quality of playing but is purely in consideration of the time spent overall.
    

3. ACCOMPANIST. There is an official accompanist available for booking, but you may well choose to make your own independent arrangements. A charge will be made for the services of the Official Accompanist – these charges are stated on the entry form. A copy of the music must be sent to the Official Accompanist not less than three weeks before the date of the Festival. Rehearsals are a matter for private arrangements between the entrant and the Accompanist.
    

4. REPEAT PERFORMANCES. Entrants may take part in as many classes as they wish (providing they are eligible) but may not play the same piece twice, nor submit the same piece from the previous year.
    

5. MUSIC COPYRIGHT. Entrants are reminded that it is against the law to photocopy copyright music without written permission from the copyright owner. Photocopies will only be accepted when an Own Choice work is selected from a publication containing several different works. In this case one copy may be made for the use of the adjudicator, provided the competitor has already purchased his / her own copy. This photocopy will be destroyed immediately after the event.

See also General Conditions of Entry