FESTIVAL RULES
Entry
is deemed to be an acceptance of these Rules:-
1. Competitions are
intended for amateurs, except where otherwise stated, i.e. described as
‘Open’ (to professionals).
An amateur is someone
who does not derive his/her livelihood from the branch of performance, defined
by the Class title, in which s/he seeks to enter the Festival. In any ensemble, all members must adhere to
that principle.
For the purpose of
the Festival, professionals are defined as those deriving their main means of livelihood
from teaching or performing in the subject of competition.
2. Protests or
complaints can only be made in
writing, enclosing a SAE for reply, to:-
Janet Coates (Honorary Secretary)
01983 609555
E-mail: coatesjanet@hotmail.com
All Competitors are
strongly advised to obtain ‘Proof of Posting’ from the Post Office, as such
proof will be demanded by the Committee should any dispute or appeal arise, as the result
of a Festival
Entry having
been received
by the
Entries’ Secretary after
the Closing Date of December 1st in the relevant year. Please note that - in this and any other
regard - the decision of the
Executive
Committee shall be final.
In addition, the Adjudicators’
judgements shall be final and they cannot enter into any correspondence or
discussion regarding their adjudications.
3. All Classes are open
to Mainland residents.
4. Previous winners of Elementary Classes may not
enter those Classes again.
5. ‘Own
Choice’ pieces must not be repeated within five years. Please note that
this rule prevents the performance of any item more than once in the same
Festival.
6. Competitors must
supply copies of ‘Own Choice’ items for the Adjudicator and are reminded that
copyright is owned by the composer, author, arranger or editor of any work and
it is an infringement of copyright law to make a copy without obtaining written
permission from the publisher. However, the Music
Publishers’ Association Code of Practice on Photocopying Copyright Works makes
the following concession for copying ‘Own Choice’ pieces for the sole use of
the Adjudicator at a Festival, provided that the entrant or
participant has already purchased his/her own original copy and that the copy
made is retained and destroyed by the Administrator of the Festival immediately
after the event.
This
permission specifically does not apply to set pieces and competitors must
purchase their own original copies for these Classes.
Dance teachers should
hold their own PPL licence before using music from records, cassettes, CDs or other media to prepare their own
tapes.
7. The name of
publishers of works selected are given in the Syllabus and these editions must
be used, except in the case of non-copyright works where any edition may be
used, on the understanding that they are the composers’ own original work and
the abridged or simplified editions will not be accepted.
8. All Classes will be
marked using the British Federation marking system:-
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Mark |
Category |
Descriptor |
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90+ |
Outstanding |
An
exceptional performance both technically and artistically |
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87-89 |
Distinction |
An
excellent performance technically and artistically |
|
84-86 |
Commended |
A
convincing performance technically and artistically |
|
81-83 |
Merit |
A
capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical
ability |
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78-80 |
Moderate |
A
performance showing development of technique and/or communication |
|
75-77 |
Fair |
A
performance limited in its communication |
9. All Certificates and
Remark Sheets must be obtained from the Steward at the venue where the
competition takes place.
10. In all disciplines,
trophies or prizes will only be awarded for 84 marks or over. If you wish to have your name engraved on the
trophy, please do so as soon as possible, but please note that this is at your
own expense. If there is no room to fit
your name on the trophy, or if any repairs are necessary, please contact Mrs J
Gill on (01983) 840607. The holders will be responsible for the
safe keeping of trophies in their care and must return such trophies by January 11th of
the
following year. For specific detail of
where to return same, please see the dedicated information contained within the
table at the end of these Festival Rules.
Competitors who fail
to return trophies on time will not be awarded further trophies in subsequent years.
11. Competitors must provide their own
accompanist, as no Official Accompanist will be provided.
12. Pianos must not be
moved by anyone without the consent of the Festival Official on duty.
13. Classes in
all Sections
of the Festival may run up to 15 minutes earlier than scheduled in
the Programme. If competitors are not
present when called to perform, they may be called again at the end of the
Class at the discretion of the Adjudicator.
14. Competitors must
strictly adhere to time
limits, where given.
15.
The
stated age limits apply from January 1st 2012 and
no exceptions can be made.
The
age of the oldest
competitor counts in Duets, Trios and Groups.
For
the purpose of the Festival, Junior Classes are open to competitors aged 18
years and under on January 1st 2012. (Exception: see Dance Rules in the Pink
Section and footnote to Classes 474, 475 and 476 in the Speech and
Drama (Yellow Section).
16. It is necessary for
teachers and parents to be aware of their responsibilities in entering any
performers with limited physical capabilities or special needs, bearing in mind
the limitations imposed by the stage and surrounding environment. It is also necessary for the teacher or
parent to pass on to the Adjudicator, via the organiser, any such information
that would impact on the Adjudicator’s work.
17. No Entry Fee will be
returned except at the discretion of the Executive Committee and upon written
application only. In the event of the
Festival being abandoned in circumstances beyond the control of the Committee,
Entry Fees will be retained to cover preliminary expenses necessarily incurred
in arranging the Festival.
18. The Executive
Committee reserves the right to combine Classes of a comparable standard when
individual Classes are under-subscribed.
19. In the event of a tie
for the first place, a second hearing or performance may be required before the
Adjudicator makes a
final
decision. Alternatively, the Cup may be shared between
those with highest, equal marks i.e. Joint Winners for
an equal amount of time, the last person(s) being responsible for its safe
return to the Festival’s Trophy Committee.
20.
Data
Protection
– Names and addresses of competitors, teachers, members and helpers are stored
on the Festival Computer and in the office files. The information will be used for Festival
purposes only and will not be revealed to any other party. Unless the Secretary hears to the contrary,
it will be assumed there is no objection.
All members of the Isle of Wight Musical Competition Festival, including
those who have signed the appropriate declaration on the Entry
Form, are invited to the AGM in June 2012,
details of which will be advertised in the Isle of Wight County Press in May
2012.
21. The use of
photographic, audio and/or video recording devices – including mobile phones -
is strictly prohibited at all Festival venues while performances and
adjudications are taking place. In the
event of contravention of this Festival Rule, the Festival Committee reserves
the right to confiscate any such items and/or to eject the offenders from the
venue.
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IMPORTANT – RETURNING CUPS AND OTHER TROPHIES |
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Please return ALL
cups and/or trophies NO LATER THAN 11TH JANUARY 2012 to the relevant address shown below: |
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N.B: Competitors
who fail to return trophies on time will not
be awarded further trophies in subsequent years. |
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Music and Speech & Drama |
Watchbell House Natural Therapy Centre |
01983 522477 |
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While-u-Wait Services |
01983 523280 |
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Tips and Toes |
01983 811075 |
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Mrs
J Gill |
Kent House 01983
840607 |
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Dance |
Miss
A-M Kitcher |
01983
615133 |
