RULES
1. An original copy of the music must be presented to the Festival Secretary when you arrive for your class. Digitally purchased music will be permitted with a receipt.
2. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your class to sign in.
3. Performers must be inside The Sanctuary Concert Hall and ready to perform at their scheduled time.
4. Performers are required to perform without assistance or coaching from teachers or guardians.
5. Changes to music selection after the closing date of entries will be accepted ONLY in exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the Festival Committee.
6. Online or recorded performances will not be accepted. Performances must be “live” in person.
7. Performers are encouraged to give a verbal introduction to the song by stating their name, title, and composer.
8. Performers must provide their own accompanist. Acappella singing is permitted for original music only where no accompaniment is written.
9. Page turners are permitted.
10. Music with “repeats” can be observed within the time limits specified.
11. For piano classes memorization is encouraged, but not mandatory. Extra marks may be earned for music that is memorized. For vocal classes music must be memorized or marks will be deducted.
12. Audio / video recordings of festival performances are encouraged.
13. Sharing on social media, #haltonhillsmusicfestival @haltonhillsmusicfestival, is encouraged.
14. Adjudication will be based on the quality of the performance only.
15. Performers, guardians, and teachers are not permitted to speak to the adjudicators for the duration of the festival.
16. All performers will receive a grade and the top three places will be announced immediately following the class.
17. All performers will receive an adjudication sheet and a mark.
18. Performers who are awarded 1st or 2nd place may or may not be asked to perform at "The Big Show" at the discretion of the adjudicator.
19. Other exceptional performances may be asked to perform at "The Big Show".
20. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the adjudicator taking into account performance, ability, and potential.
21. Complaints, suggestions, or any matter not already mentioned must be forwarded in writing to The Festival Committee at [email protected]
22. All adjudicators’ decisions are final.
23. Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated and are grounds for immediate disqualification.
CANADIAN COPYRIGHT ACT
● Please do not copy, by any means, any part of music without the written authorization of the copyright owner. To do so, without authorization, is illegal.
● Originals or legal copies must be provided to the adjudicator on the day of your festival performance.
● Digitally purchased music will be permitted with a receipt.
● Illegal copies will not be accepted.
● Originals or legal copies must be provided to the adjudicator on the day of your festival performance.
● Digitally purchased music will be permitted with a receipt.
● Illegal copies will not be accepted.
REGISTRATION INFO
1. Performers must review and meet requirements within each category
2. In all classes where an age limit is indicated the age shall be taken as of September 1st, 2024. 3. Performers must complete and send in the registration form during the registration period. Registration opens July 1st, 2024 and closes September 30th, 2024. Click the link below to register. 4. Payment (e-transfer to [email protected]) must be sent in no more than 48 hours following the submission of the registration form. 5. Entry fees are non-refundable. The Festival Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry and/or to refuse a scheduling request. FYI - Friends and family will be required to pay a $5 festival entry fee in cash or e-transfer at the door. Performers, accompanists and teachers are free. |