Rules of the Festival

RRULES OF THE FESTIVAL

1 Entry to all classes of the Camborne Music Festival is restricted to amateur musicians, that is to say individuals who do not derive their main source of income from the discipline they are entering.

2 All enquiries, correspondence and entries (on official form – pages 23 & 24 - or plain paper) should be sent to the Entries Secretary, enclosing a stamped, self addressed A5 or DL (8½" x 4½") envelope. Entry forms may be photocopied if more are needed.

3. Set Test pieces must be used as stated when details of key, publishers, etc. are given.
In the Vocal Championship Class 30
The following section or class winners will be required to sing any OWN CHOICE piece:-
the one overall winner of Classes 21, 22, and 23
the one overall winner of Classes 25, 26, and 27
the one overall winner of Classes 24 and 28
the winner of Class 34
the winner of Class 35
the winner of Class 36
In the event of the same competitor winning more than one class/section, the next highest placed competitor in those classes/sections, who has not qualified, may go forward to the Championship Class, at the Adjudicator’s discretion.
Competitors may sing ANY appropriate piece, including one that has already been sung at this year’s festival.

4. If the services of the Official accompanists are required, the MUSIC MUST BE SENT TO THEM AT LEAST 14 DAYS BEFORE THE ACTUAL COMPETITION.
Failure to do so could lead to cancellation of the entry. Competitors must bring a second copy of the music, to be handed to the "Own Choice" music secretaries 15 minutes before the commencement of the session in which the Class takes place. Where there are set pieces, the adjudicator will already have a copy.
Performances exceeding the time limit (where stipulated) will be adjudicated but not given a mark.

5. The closing date for entries is 22nd September 2008 and all entries must be accompanied by the correct entry fee. For Class 107 (Composition), entries should be accompanied by either a MANUSCRIPT form or a good quality TAPE RECORDING of the composition.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Whilst in the past we have attempted to accommodate entries arriving 2 or 3 days late, please note that due to the time available in the week, this may no longer be possible, and acceptance will be at the sole discretion of the Entries Secretary, having considered the number of entries received.

Competitors wishing to receive the full programme by post (sent separately in late October) please add £2.00

FEES: Junior Classes and young persons under 18 years of age:
Solo ……………….. £2.00
Duet ……………….. £2.50
Groups …………….. £2.50
Choirs … …… ……. £4.00
School Choirs and Youth Choirs £4.00

Adult Classes:
Solo …………………….. £3.00
Duet …………………….. £4.00
Trio ………… …… ……. £4.00
Quartet …… …………… £5.00
Ensembles ……………… £6.00
Choirs ……… …… …… £6.00

Note that competitors under 18 years pay the Junior Class fee, even for “Open” classes

Note that individual competitors entering FOUR or more classes will qualify for a 50% reduction in the entry fee for the fourth and all subsequent entries.

Postal Orders and Cheques should be made payable to: “Camborne Music Festival”

By default the “home” town or village of each competitor will be that of their teacher UNLESS the individual’s “home town” is written on the entry form.

6. Current holders of Trophies MUST arrange for them to be delivered
cleaned and in their original condition, before 6th October 2008 to the Trophy Secretary, Mrs Betty Johns, “Jostlynn”, Stray Park Road, Camborne. Tel. 01209-716525

7. All test accompaniments will be from the piano, except for Choirs, when the organ may be used. School Choirs may be accompanied by the piano and up to two other instruments. Brass ensembles may include percussion. In keyboard classes the rhythm box can be used. No recorded backing music may be used in any class.

8. When an age restriction applies, 10th November 2008 should be taken as the qualifying date.

9. All competitors will receive written notification of the day, start time for the Class, and the order in which they will perform in each Class.(The Committee reserve the right to amend this order if necessary). Competitors should be present AT LEAST 15 minutes before the commencement of the Class, and hand their music, where appropriate, to the music secretaries. Please be aware that to facilitate the smooth running of the Festival, some Classes MAY START A FEW MINUTES EARLIER THAN PUBLISHED.

10. All mark sheets, certificates and own choice music must be collected after each session.
The committee cannot be held responsible for loss of music or property.

11. Certificates will be awarded as follows:-

75% - 80% Certificate of Attainment
81% - 83% Certificate of Merit
84% - 86% Highly Commended Certificate
87% - 89% Certificate of Distinction
90% & Over Honours Certificate

Please see important information at the end of the Rules section regarding the new National standards of marking

Class winners 18 years and over must obtain an aggregate mark of 84% or over in the Class to be awarded a Challenge Trophy or Medal.

12. The Official Accompanist will not be available for rehearsal during the week of the Festival.
Please note that the Official Accompanist, whilst willing to “run through” a test piece must not be regarded as the means of learning a piece. One run-through per competitor is the norm.

13. The decision of the Adjudicator is final.

14. If any communication to the Adjudicator is necessary, it must be made through the Secretary.

15. The Number of Entries will govern the arrangement of the Programme. However as a guide only (there can be no guarantee of these timings) classes will be arranged as follows:-

Brass –juniors Monday morning & afternoon
Brass – seniors Mon & Tues evenings
Brass duos, ensembles etc Mon & Tues Evenings – some juniors may be Mon afternoon
Plectrum Guitar Friday morning
Classical Guitar Friday morning
Recorders Tuesday afternoon
Organ accordion & harp Tuesday evening
Woodwind Wednesday morning & afternoon
School Choirs Thursday afternoon
Strings Friday morning
Pianoforte Friday morning & afternoon
Junior vocals Wednesday evening (Under 18 Classes) & Saturday morning
Ladies Choirs Wednesday evening
Church Choirs Friday evening
Male Voice Choirs Saturday evening
Folk, senior citizens, families Saturday morning or afternoon
Adult vocals Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings

Every effort will be made to schedule Classes for under 12s BEFORE 7.00 pm, and Classes for Under 14s BEFORE 8.30 p.m., but note that juniors entering “Open” classes may have to compete late in the evening.

16. NO PHOTOCOPIES TO BE USED unless permission has been obtained from the Publishers.

17. Please give details - Titles, etc., of Own Choice music, on the Entry Form. Please PRINT CLEARLY as this detail needs to appear in the published programme, and is required for payment of royalties.

18. Competitors are not to perform music with which they won a first place trophy in the 2005 Festival.

19. No repeat performances in Solo Classes.
Where grades are set, competitors may not enter a class lower than the grade or standard they have achieved. The piece of music selected should be of an appropriate standard for the class.

20. No videos, tape recordings or photographs during Festival performances.

21. All performances using music from shows in current production are subject to Copyright law. Songs from shows in current production may be sung as a concert item, i.e. with no costume or movement, without need for copyright permission. Where movement or costumes are included in a performance, copyright permission is required and the festival committee accepts these entries on the basis that this permission has been sought. Clarification on obtaining copyright permission can be obtained from Festivals House on 0906 302 1302.

22. Database Protection Act - please be aware that the Camborne Music Festival holds information on competitors solely for the purpose of running the Festival. Also that photographs and names of winners may be published on the Camborne Music Festival website.