Entry Rules

  1. Entries must be submitted online, as well as mailed. 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 days prior to the start of Festival.

    Step 1: “RECEIVED” If all areas of personal information are complete, required signatures and total fees are included, AND the online entry has been submitted, the entry will be logged as “RECEIVED”.

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

    If an entry fails to comply in any way, the entry will be held, and the teacher/student will be contacted. The required information must be provided within three 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. Any one of the following combinations would be the maximum allowed:

    • Any three classes other than a Complete Program or Beethoven Sonata class.

    • Complete Program or Beethoven Sonata class plus one other class.

    • Complete Program only, in two divisions (e.g., Piano and Strings). |

    • Complete Program plus two Chamber Music or Ensemble Classes.

    • Complete Program and Concerto in one division, plus ONE of the following: a Chamber Class, Ensemble Class, or one Solo Class in a division other than that of the Concerto and Complete Program.

    • Two Solo Classes plus two Chamber Music or Ensemble Classes.

  3. Repertoire used in one class may not be used in another, nor may it be used again in any future SYAMFA Festival.

  4. Selected music may not be changed after the entry deadline.

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

  6. Accompanists are limited to a maximum of 40 performances if playing for students in more than one division. Teachers and students should make sure their accompanist is aware of this rule.

  7. If withdrawal of a participant or change of accompanist is necessary, please notify the Division Chair immediately. Refunds will not be given for withdrawals after the application deadline.

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

  9. 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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