ADMISSION

Competitors’ cards admit holders to the hall for the whole of the session in which they are competing but they must report to the steward marshalling competitors before the start of their respective classes.

       SPEECH CLASSES

Classes which attract more than 30 entries will be divided equally and conducted as two distinct classes.

 CELEBRATION CONCERT

Winners from a number of classes will be invited to perform at this concert on the evening of Wednesday 21st May 2008, at Christchurch.  Please try to keep this evening free.

Please Note - Cameras, camcorders and other recording equipment must not be used without special authorisation from the Festival Management Committee.

OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS

Competitors  wishing to avail themselves of the services of the Festival’s Official Accompanists must notify the Secretary at the time of entry, and send copies of their music at the same time.  (Please see appropriate space on Entry Form).   All competitors are entitled to avail themselves of this opportunity.

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SYSTEM OF GRADING PERFORMANCES

This festival has adopted a system of categories instead of marks.  Certificates will be issued for all performances in the top three categories.

90+ OUTSTANDING  an exceptional performance, both technically and artistically.
87 - 89 DISTINCTION  an excellent performance technically and artistically.
84 - 86 COMMENDED  a convincing performance technically and artistically.
81 - 83 MERIT   a capable performance showing some artistic appreciation
     and/or technical ability.
78 - 80 MODERATE  a performance showing development of technique and/or communication.
75 - 77 FAIR   a performance limited in its communication.

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