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Friday, 09 May 2008 22:55 |
- Entries cannot be accepted unless made on the Official Entry Forms, one per class. Extra Entry Forms are available from the Honorary Secretaries and when applying please include postage to return the forms
- Entries must reach the Honorary Secretary (see front page for their address) by 1st October accompanied by the Entry Fee and a stamped addressed envelope large enough to return the competitors’ cards, which will be sent out not later than two weeks before the Festival.
Competitors must enter under their own names in solo and duet classes. Cheques and postal orders to be made payable to "Stockton-on-Tees Music and Drama Festival". Entry fees are non-returnable.
- Entry Forms: Competitors are requested to give all the information required, as entries have to be processed very quickly and valuable time is wasted if this information is not available. In the case of multiple entries special forms are available from the secretaries.
The executive reserves the right to refuse any entry.
- When the entry list is closed the executive will decide the order of classes and ballot for the order of competing.
- Competitors not answering when called upon may forfeit their right to compete, subject to a right of appeal to the executive, however, absent competitors will be recalled before closure of the class.
- No person will be allowed to compete twice in the same class. Where there are two test pieces, choirs and teams will not be permitted to make alteration to their individual members. The same individuals must perform all test pieces.
ADJUDICATORS
As far as possible adjudicators will be specialists in the subjects they judge.
The adjudicator's decision in all classes will be final.
Preliminary competitions under additional adjudicators may be held for any class if the executive deem it necessary.
The adjudicators shall have the power to stop or suspend a performance at any point.
ACCOMPANISTS & PIANOS
Competitors may bring their own accompanists, provided such accompanists pay the admission charge to the Festival. The Honorary Secretary must be advised if the official accompanist is required.
Pianos will be tuned to British Standard pitch. A = 440Hz.
AGE
All ages must be computed to the first day of the Festival.
AWARDS
The executive reserves the right to cancel any classes for which there are insufficient entries. In which case the entry fee will be refunded.
Trophies and cash prizes will be withheld if commended standard (84 marks) is not attained.
Trophies awarded are the property of the executive and may be held for one year. Holders are expected to take due care of them and to maintain them in good condition. Any loss or damage must be reported immediately.
Engraving is the responsibility of the holder. It must not be done on the body of the trophy, only on the plates fixed to the plinth.
All trophies must be returned by the 1st October.
Vocal trophies must be returned to the Trophies Secretary:-
Mrs J Carter, 1 Hawthorn Grove, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EZ
Instrumental trophies must be returned to the Trophies Secretary:-
Mrs C Ward, 9 Brookwood Way, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9ET
Speech and Drama trophies must be returned to the Trophies Secretary:-
Mrs J Carter, 1 Hawthorn Grove, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EZ
TEST PIECES AND OWN CHOICES
English words must be sung in all vocal classes except classes 8,9,11, 13 to 15, 17,18 & 30.
Where specified the editions and keys in the syllabus must be used.
In Instrumental and Vocal Classes time limits in own choice classes will be strictly applied and if exceeded competitors will receive an adjudication of their performance but will not be given a mark. Timing will exclude any introduction used which should not be longer than 2 minutes.
In Drama Classes time limits should include the title/introduction.
Own choice: The title and duration must be stated on the entry form and may only be changed by prior arrangement with the secretary. Under no circumstances may pieces be changed on the day of the festival. Competitors must submit a different own choice for each class entered. Performance time is essential for the timing of the classes.
Speech and Drama: See note in the reference section on photocopying/copyright.
Competitors are required to ensure that the material they use is suitable for family audiences.
Official Accompanists: Competitors requiring the official accompanists in own choice classes must send a copy of their own choice for the accompanist no later than 14 DAYS before the first day of the festival. It should be marked on the front with name and class number. The entry form should also indicate whether the official accompanist is required. Your attention is drawn to the notice on photocopying.
Own Accompanist: If the above is not complied with, it will be assumed that the competitor will provide their own accompanist.
Photocopies: Photocopies will be refused if not properly assembled and legible. Please read the notice on photocopying. On no account should photocopies be submitted to the official accompanist.
Vocal, choral, instrumental, piano: A copy of own choice marked on the front with name, class and competitor number must be given to the adjudicator's steward immediately prior to performance. Failure to do this may result in disqualification. All copies and adjudication sheets should be claimed after each class.
GENERAL
All enquiries, representations or complaints must be made through the Honorary Secretary and in no instance to the adjudicator. Competitors, teachers or parents must not engage the adjudicators in discussion or conversation. Failure to observe this rule may result in disqualification.
Conductors of junior choirs will not be allowed to sing during the competition. Guest conductors are not allowed. Only choirs, orchestras and groups may be conducted.
Protests must be made to the Honorary Secretary within 48 hours of the conclusion of the Festival and may only be made by competitors. In the case of minors a parent, teacher or guardian should sign the protest. The conductor or Secretary should sign choir protests. The executive, whose decision will be final, will consider protests.
The executive's decisions in all questions arising out of, or not provided for in the rules, will be final.
DATA PROTECTION ACT 1984
Everyone submitting entries and every individual competitor named on an Entry Form becomes a Member of the Stockton-on-Tees Music & Drama Festival on the date on which we receive the entry and remains a member until two calendar months after the closing date for entries to the Festival next following that entered, or until one year after the first day of the Festival entered whichever is the earlier. However we reserve the right to deny membership in respect of refused entries. All members are entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting that is on the first Friday in March at 7.30 p.m details of which will be given in the local press.
The personal data supplied on entry forms will be used only for the purposes of the Festival and in such a way that we preserve our exemption from registration under the Data Protection Act 1984. None of it will be disclosed to any third party except to computer maintenance organisations when this is necessary in order to repair the equipment or computer programme and as permitted by the Act.
In submitting the class entries detailed on the Entry Form and by signing the same it is understood that you and every competitor will be bound by these Rules & Regulations and by those contained within the Syllabus. You and every individual competitor named on the Entry Form apply for membership of the Stockton-on-Tees Music & Drama Festival in accordance with this Regulation, except where specifically indicated hereon, neither you nor any individual named competitor objects to your or their respective personal data being held on the computer in accordance with this Regulation.
There must be no tape or video recording of any performance or adjudication. All photography is strictly prohibited other than the Festival official photographers.
CHILD PROTECTION
This Festival has adopted a Child Protection Policy. A copy of our policy is available to all teachers, parents and supervisors and can be found in the reference section of the website and is in the printed Syllabus on pages 9 and 10.
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