Entry Rules

 

  1. Each class must be entered on a separate form. Entries must be both submitted online, AND received by postal mail to be considered active. Entries are accepted on a first come, first served class-slot system. Wait-listed entries will be accommodated as possible. If an entry cannot be placed, notification will be posted to the online entry form number, no less than ten (10) days prior to the start of Festival.

    STEP 1: “RECEIVED” If all personal information fields are completed, required signatures and total fees are included, AND the entry matches thesubmitted online form, the Registrar will log the entry as “RECEIVED” when the MAILED form arrives. Class-slot priority is established at this point and not before.

    STEP 2: “ACCEPTED” All Received entries are reviewed by the Music Advisory Panel. Entries that meet all class and repertoire requirements (see Entry Forms & Fees) will be "ACCEPTED" and given a class time-slot as long as space allows.

    Failure to Comply: If an entry is incomplete or fails to comply in any way, it will be suspended, and the teacher/student will be contacted. The required information must be provided within three (3) days of the notification or the entry is subject to rejection.

    Teachers & Students - Please Check your E-mail and Phone messages regularly for these Notices.

  2. Students may enter up to three (3) classes, except as noted below. Each class is conducted by one adjudicator in master class style. Any one of the following combinations will be the maximum allowed:
    • Any three classes other than a Complete Program or Beethoven Sonata class.
    • Complete Program and Concerto on one instrument, plus ONE of the following: a Solo Class on a different instrument, a Chamber Class, or an Ensemble Class.
    • Complete Program only, in two different divisions (e.g., Piano and String).
    • Complete Program or Beethoven Sonata class plus one other class.
    • Complete Program plus two Chamber Music or Ensemble Classes.
    • Two Solo Classes plus two Chamber Music or Ensemble Classes.

  3. Entrants must arrange for an accompanist before the application deadline.

  4. Accompanists are limited to a maximum of 35 performances if playing for students in more than one instrument division. Teachers and students should make sure their accompanist is aware of this rule.

  5. If withdrawal of a participant or change of accompanist is necessary, please notify the Division Chair immediately. NO REFUNDS are made after the application deadline.

  6. Notification of adjudication time will be posted to each online entry form number no less than ten (10) days prior to the start of the Festival.

  7. The Festival Board reserves the right to reject any entry, or to withhold Festival honors from any participant who does not comply with the rules.
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