Piano– Rules and Regulations
1. The festival is entirely self-supporting and relies upon the goodwill and generosity of friends and committee members. Offers of help and donations are much appreciated.
2. Programmes will be available by post adding £4.00 to entry form.
3. Certificates may be awarded to all candidates. First and Second Award
Certificates will be given in all classes where a sufficiently high standard has been achieved. A Third Award Certificate may be given at the adjudicator’s discretion.
4. Competitors will be placed in the categories laid down by the Federation of Festivals as follows:
EXCEPTIONAL (95+): A superlative performance, displaying exceptional artistic individuality.
OUTSTANDING (90-94): An impressive performance, technically and artistically, displaying spontaneity and clear individuality.
HONOURS (85-89): An excellent performance, demonstrating fluent technical and artistic skills with emerging individuality.
COMMENDED (80-84): A convincing performance, technically and artistically, with increasing stylistic and communication skills.
MERIT (75-79): A competent performance, showing some artistic awareness and/or technical ability.
PROGRESSING (70-74): A performance showing development of technique and/or communication and commitment.
DEVELOPING (65-69): A performance demonstrating an awareness of technical skills, requiring more consistency and artistry.
A grade of Honours, Outstanding or Exceptional is required for the award of trophies. Trophies may be awarded at the discretion of the adjudicator.
5. Da Capo marks should be observed but repeat marks should be omitted. Candidates may play more than one piece in all classes. Time restrictions apply. It is stressed that an awareness of stage presentation will be taken into account (acknowledgement of applause, etc). Dress Code: smart casual is encouraged.
6. Competitors may not play more than once in the same class, and may not play the same piece in another class. The committee reserves the right to limit the number of entries by individual candidates prior to the competition if time constraints dictate.
7. Candidates should announce the title and composer before performing. YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY FOR THE ADJUDICATOR. A photocopy is allowed provided that the competitor has already purchased a copy and must be brought for each performance. The photocopy is for reference only and will be destroyed by the steward after the event.
8. Cups and Certificates will be presented immediately after each class. Bursaries will be presented at the end of each session. Mark sheets may be collected from the door steward.
9. Cups are held for one year. Engraving may be carried out at the winner’s expense. TROPHIES MUST BE RETURNED BY 12th OCTOBER. Please would all competitors kindly clean the cups before returning them.
10. The committee reserves the right to appoint replacement adjudicators and to make any alterations which may be necessary. In classes where there is only one entry, the committee reserves the right to cancel or amalgamate classes. The Adjudicator’s decision is final in all matters.
11. A stamped addressed envelope must be included with all letters requiring a response.
12. Age of candidates is determined (if under 30) on day of the Festival.
13. The title Kent Festival Young Pianist of the Year (13-19 years) can only be received once by a competitor.
14. Candidates are asked to keep strictly to the time-limits. They may be disqualified if playing longer than the time set. Musically satisfactory excerpts are acceptable.
15. The use of any kind of Audio or Visual recording is not permitted during performance or during the adjudicator’s remarks as this is an infringement of copyright law, as well as being distracting to those taking part. We reserve the right to stop a performance if an infringement of the regulations occur.
16. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES – 12th OCTOBER. LATE ENTRIES WILL INCUR AN ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATION CHARGE OF £5. If there are more entries than time allows, the committee reserve the right to hold some classes on the previous evening.
17. In the event of cancellation of the Festival, entry fees will be refunded less 10% to cover administration.
18. A full copy of our Child Protection Policy will be printed in the programme.
Online entries: https://playandperform.co.uk/
or send to:
Mr. Stephen Dandridge
