2009

BOURNEMOUTH MUSIC

COMPETITIONS FESTIVAL 

 

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FESTIVAL  RULES

 

Please read the following  very carefully to ensure you are fully aware of the Rules and requirements when entering the Festival. In addition, when entering the Dance Festival please see the Dance page.

1.  Eligibility 

 

All classes are open only to amateur performers unless otherwise stated.

Corporate entries of choirs, orchestras and bands must comprise only bona fide members thereof.

Competitors under 18 years of age are not eligible to compete in adult classes unless stated.

 

Relevant Birth Dates:

                     DANCE FESTIVALas on 1 January 2009

                     MUSIC AND DRAMA FESTIVAL as on 31 August 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Entries

 

Entries must be submitted on official entry forms with a Stamped, addressed envelope.  (minimum C5)

No competitor may enter more than once in any solo class unless otherwise stated and may not perform in any duet/trio or group class more than twice.

Competitors’ names may not be changed after entry. NOTE A substitution can only be made if the office is notified before the start of the Festival.

Entry fees will be refunded only in the case of a cancelled class or withdrawal due to illness where a medical certificate has been produced.

The responsibility of entering the appropriate class lies entirely with the competitor or teacher concerned.

Date of birth must be given, when required.

Competitors in graded classes may enter classes at one level only with any one instrument.

 

3.  Texts for Speech and Drama

 

i)       The prescribed editions of the set texts are in print and available. Own choice texts for the Adjudicator MUST be presented in a tidy, legible form clearly marked with the class number and the competitor’s name. These must be handed in to the Competitors’ Table in the entrance hall on arrival and BEFORE the start of the class. Competitors are expected to announce their own selections in the Speech and Drama section.

 

4.  Own Choice  (Music only)