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PIANO

PIANO
Please refer to the General Rules.


Supplementary Rules:
Unless specified otherwise, one piece, own choice applies.
Participants must supply an ORIGINAL copy of their music.  NO PHOTOCOPIES will be allowed.
It is understood that the adjudicator is a specialist for piano.  
For purposes of awards, the Recital Class and Concert Class each count as two qualifying entries.   Solo and ensemble classes each count as one qualifying entry.  You must perform TWO SOLO selections to qualify for a SOLO award.  Playing in an ensemble will qualify for an ENSEMBLE award. 
Two-Piano classes are not offered.


Instructions
Use original music, no photocopies allowed.   If you need to play with your music, provide a second published copy for the adjudicator. 


FEES
Primary ages 9 and under    $12.00 per solo entry  (one or two selections) 
                $12.00 per ensemble selection
                $24.00 for a concert class
Junior ages 10, 11, 12        $12.00 per solo entry / $12.00 per ensemble selection
                $18.00 for a recital class
                $24.00 for a concert class
Intermediate ages 13, 14    $15.00 per solo entry / $15.00 per ensemble selection
                $22.50 for a recital class
                $35.00 for a concert class
Senior ages 15 - 19        $20.00 per solo entry / $20.00 per ensemble selection
                $30.00 for a recital class
                $40.00 for a concert class
Adult age 20 and over    $20.00 per solo entry / $20.00 per ensemble selection
                $30.00 for a recital class
                $40.00 for a concert class




PIANO CLASSES
SOLO CLASSES:  You may enter a class as often as you wish, but each piece must be entered separately except for the Recital Class (2 selections) and Concert Class (3 selections).


Class    PRIMARY    ages 9 & under                        $12.00
    PS-101        Beginners piano solo (one or two selections)                    PS-101A        Beginners accompanied by adult (one or two selections)    
    PS-102        Preparatory A (one or two selections)    
    PS-102A        Preparatory A accompanied by adult (one or two selections)    
    PS-103        Preparatory B (one or two selections)
    PS-103A        Preparatory B accompanied by adult (one or two selections)
    PS-104        Grade 1 or higher    
    PS-105        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    PC-107        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $24.00
    
Class    JUNIOR        ages 10, 11, 12                        $12.00
    PS-201        Grade 1 (one selection)
    PS-202        Grade 2 (one selection)
    PS-203        Grade 3 (one selection)
    PS-204        Grade 4 (one selection) or higher
    PS-205        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    PR-206        Recital Class (two contrasting selections)        $18.00
    PC-207        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $24.00


Class    INTERMEDIATE     ages 13, 14                        $15.00    
    PS-301        Grade 5
    PS-302        Grade 6
    PS-303        Grade 7
    PS-304        Grade 8 or higher
    PS-305        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    PR-306        Recital Class (two contrasting selections)        $22.50
    PC-307        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $30.00


Class    SENIOR        ages 15 to 19                        $20.00    
    PS-401        Grade 8
    PS-402        Grade 9
    PS-403        Grade 10
    PS-404        ARCT and higher
    PS-405        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    PR-406        Recital Class (two contrasting selections)        $30.00
    PC-407        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $40.00


Class    ADULT        ages 20 and above                    $20.00    
    PS-501        Grade 8
    PS-502        Grade 9
    PS-503        Grade 10
    PS-504        ARCT and higher
    PS-505        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    PR-506        Recital Class (two contrasting selections)        $30.00
    PC-507        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $40.00




Piano Ensemble                                 Age level fee
Two or more adjudicated piano performers.
This fee is NOT per person.  It is the fee for one selection.
Ensembles must enter the class corresponding to the age of the oldest performer in the group.
Each piece should be entered (and paid for) separately, but use this class as often as you wish.  
(For a student with an un-adjudicated adult playing, choose Piano Ensemble with Adult Accompaniment)
Class    PE-601    Primary ages 9 & under                 $12.00                    PE-602    Junior ages 10, 11, 12                $12.00                    PE-603    Intermediate    ages 13, 14            $15.00                    PE-604    Senior ages 15 - 19                $20.00                    PE-605    Adult 20 and over                    $20.00                            
Piano Ensemble - student accompanied by adult                     Age level fee
This  fee is NOT per person.  It is the fee for one selection   
One or more piano performers who are adjudicated.  The performer(s) are accompanied by an adult who is not adjudicated. 
Each piece should be entered (and paid for) separately, but use this class as often as you wish.  Choose the class according to the age of the oldest student participant. 
Class    PEA-601    Primary ages 9 & under             `    $12.00                        PEA-602    Junior ages 10, 11, 12                $12.00                        PEA-603    Intermediate ages13, 14                $15.00                        PEA-604    Senior ages 15 - 19                $20.00                        PEA-605    Adult 20 and over                $20.00    


Piano Own Composition - performed by 1 to 4 persons                  Age level fee        
This fee is NOT per person.  It is the fee for one selection   
Copy of music must be handed to the Festival Assistant for the Adjudicator at the beginning of the week.  The Composition may be for any combination of instruments.  The composer or other person or persons may perform it.  The adjudication will be made on the basis of composition and overall performance.  Time limit of 10 minutes.
Class    PZ-701        Primary     ages 9 & under             $12.00            PZ-702        Junior    ages 10, 11, 12            $12.00            PZ-703        Intermediate    ages13, 14                $15.00            PZ-704        Senior    ages 15 - 19            $20.00            PZ-705        Adult    20 and over            $20.00                        
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STRINGS - not offered this year, check back for 2024!
STRINGS
Please refer to the General Rules.


Supplementary Rules:
Please indicate your instrument on your entry form.
Unless specified otherwise, one piece, own choice applies.
Participants must supply an ORIGINAL copy of their music.  NO PHOTOCOPIES will be allowed.
It is understood that the adjudicator is a specialist for strings.  
For purposes of awards, the Recital Class and Concert Class each count as two qualifying entries.   Solo and ensemble classes each count as one qualifying entry.  You must perform TWO SOLO selections to qualify for a SOLO award.  Playing in an ensemble will qualify for an ENSEMBLE award.  The Fiddle class (STRINGS) qualifies as only ONE solo entry.


Instructions
Use original music, no photocopies allowed.   If you need to play with your music, provide a second published copy for the adjudicator. 


FEES
Primary ages 9 and under    $12.00 per solo entry  (one or two selections) 
                $12.00 per ensemble selection
                $24.00 for a concert class
Junior ages 10, 11, 12        $12.00 per solo entry / $12.00 per ensemble selection
                $18.00 for a recital class
                $24.00 for a concert class
Intermediate ages 13, 14        $15.00 per solo entry / $15.00 per ensemble selection
                $22.50 for a recital class
                $35.00 for a concert class
Senior ages 15 - 19        $20.00 per solo entry / $20.00 per ensemble selection
                $30.00 for a recital class
                $40.00 for a concert class
Adult age 20 and over        $20.00 per solo entry / $20.00 per ensemble selection
                $30.00 for a recital class
                $40.00 for a concert class


STRINGS CLASSES
SOLO CLASSES:  you may enter a class as often as you wish, but each piece must be entered separately except for the Recital Class (2 selections) and Concert Class (3 selections).  If you are entering a fiddle set, please list all 3 selections on the one entry form, as it is considered one entry for scheduling, adjudication and awards purposes.
Grade levels indicate either a Conservatory grade or a Suzuki level or the equivalent.


Class    PRIMARY    ages 9 & under                        $12.00
    SS-101        Beginners string solo (one or two selections)                    SS-101A        Beginners accompanied by adult (one or two selections)    
    SS-102        Preparatory A (one or two selections)    
    SS-102A        Preparatory A accompanied by adult (one or two selections)    
    SS-103        Preparatory B (one or two selections)
    SS-103A        Preparatory B accompanied by adult (one or two selections)
    SS-104        Grade 1 or higher    
    SS-105        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    SS-107        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $24.00
    SF-101        FIDDLE SET                    $12.00


Class    JUNIOR        ages 10, 11, 12                        $12.00
    SS-201        Grade 1 (one selection)
    SS-202        Grade 2 (one selection)
    SS-203        Grade 3 (one selection)
    SS-204        Grade 4 (one selection) or higher
    SS-205        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    SS-206        Recital Class (two contrasting selections)        $18.00
    SS-207        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $24.00
    SF-201        FIDDLE SET                    $12.00


Class    INTERMEDIATE     ages 13, 14                        $15.00    
    SS-301        Grade 5
    SS-302        Grade 6
    SS-303        Grade 7
    SS-304        Grade 8 or higher
    SS-305        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    SS-306        Recital Class (two contrasting selections)        $22.50
    SS-307        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $30.00
    SF-301        FIDDLE SET                    $15.00


Class    SENIOR        ages 15 to 19                        $20.00    
    SS-401        Grade 8
    SS-402        Grade 9
    SS-403        Grade 10
    SS-404        ARCT and higher
    SS-405        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    SS-406        Recital Class (two contrasting selections)        $30.00
    SS-407        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $40.00
    SF-401        FIDDLE SET                    $20.00


Class    ADULT        ages 20 and above                    $20.00    
    SS-501        Grade 8
    SS-502        Grade 9
    SS-503        Grade 10
    SS-504        ARCT and higher
    SS-505        Performer’s Choice (any selection that does not fit above categories)
    SS-506        Recital Class (two contrasting selections)        $30.00
    SS-507        Concert Class (three contrasting selections)    $40.00
    SF-501        FIDDLE SET                    $20.00


Strings Ensemble                             Age level fee
Two or more adjudicated string performers.
This fee is NOT per person.  It is the fee for one selection.
A strings student playing a solo accompanied by piano is considered a SOLO class.
Ensembles must enter the class corresponding to the age of the oldest performer in the group.
Each piece should be entered separately, but use this class as often as you wish.  
(For a student with an un-adjudicated adult playing string instrument, choose Strings Ensemble with Adult Accompaniment)
Class    SE-601    Primary ages 9 & under                 $12.00                    SE-602    Junior ages 10, 11, 12                $12.00                    SE-603    Intermediate    ages 13, 14            $15.00                    SE-604    Senior ages 15 - 19                $20.00                    SE-605    Adult 20 and over                    $20.00                            
Strings Ensemble - students accompanied by adult on strings             Age level fee
This  fee is NOT per person.  It is the fee for one selection   
One or more strings performers who are adjudicated.  The performer(s) are accompanied by an adult on strings who is not adjudicated. 
A strings student playing a solo accompanied by piano is considered a SOLO class.
Each piece should be entered (and paid for) separately, but use this class as often as you wish.  Choose the class according to the age of the oldest participant. 
Class    SEA-601    Primary ages 9 & under             `    $12.00                        SEA-602    Junior ages 10, 11, 12                $12.00                        SEA-603    Intermediate ages13, 14                $15.00                        SEA-604    Senior ages 15 - 19                $20.00                        SEA-605    Adult 20 and over                $20.00    


Strings Own Composition - performed by 1 to 4 persons                  Age level fee        
This fee is NOT per person.  It is the fee for one selection   
Copy of music must be handed to the Festival Assistant for the Adjudicator at the beginning of the week.  The Composition may be for any combination of instruments.  The composer or other person or persons may perform it.  The adjudication will be made on the basis of composition and overall performance.  Time limit of 10 minutes.
Class    SZ-701        Primary     ages 9 & under             $12.00            SZ-702        Junior    ages 10, 11, 12            $12.00            SZ-703        Intermediate    ages13, 14                $15.00            SZ-704        Senior    ages 15 - 19            $20.00            SZ-705        Adult    20 and over            $20.00                        
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