General Rules for all Entrants

Eligibility

Entry Rules

Entry Forms and Fees

Honors and Awards

Composer Classification List

 

Division Specific Rules

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CHAIR

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GENERAL RULES

1. Photocopied music is NOT allowed per copyright law.
   
   
2. Limited to Sonatas for two performers only. Entrants otherwise have their own choice of repertoire.
   
   
3. Both performers in this Division must be registered students.
   
   
4. A full score must be provided to the adjudicator.
   
   
5. Music need not be memorized.
   
   
6. Music must be published Chamber Music. No transcriptions or arrangements are allowed.
   
   
7. Measure numbers must be marked in the left margin of each brace.
   
   
8. Omit repeats except when absolutely necessary. Cuts are unacceptable.
   
   
9. Performances will be confined to specified time limits. The performance will be stopped if time is exceeded. If completion of the performance is important to the student, repertoire must be chosen that will fit within the allocated playing time.
   
   
10. When performers are of different grade levels, they must enter the class appropriate to the older participant.
    
    
11. Please observe the special guidelines for Ensembles and Chamber Music under Entry Forms and Fees.
    
    

PERFORMANCE PROCEDURE

1. Entrants should report to the Registration Desk at least 15 minutes before the scheduled class time.
   
   
2. Music should be opened to the proper page, stacked in performance order, and presented to the monitor.
   
   
3. Oral adjudication will be given after all students have played. Participants are required to stay to the end of the class. Only accompanists or teachers may leave before the end of a session.
   
   
4. Pick up your music, written adjudication form, and Certificate of Participation at the close of each class.
   
   
5. Teachers, family members and guests are welcome to attend adjudicated classes, but are expected to remain quiet and unobtrusive throughout the session. Verbal or non-verbal communication or coaching is not permitted. The class performance order cannot be changed, except by the Festival Office for emergencies.
   
   
6. Turn off all cell phones and pagers in the performance room. Flash photography is not permitted. Video and audio equipment, if discreetly used, may be acceptable subject to the approval of the adjudicator.
   
   

Chamber Music
Class	Grades	Playing Time	Fee
97	7-9	15 min	$44
98	10-12	15 min	$55