1. The competitions shall be under the management of The Board of Directors of The Kiwanis Music Festival of London Inc. hereafter called "The Board".

2. All matters not dealt with in these rules shall be submitted to "The Board" whose decisions on such matters shall be final and binding on all concerned.

3. All competitions shall be open to non-professionals only. For the purpose of these competitions, a non-professional shall be defined as: "any person whose principal means of livelihood is not obtained from the professional practice or teaching of music, even though he/she may from time to time accept remuneration for musical services rendered."

4. Where age limits are specified, competitors must be of the prescribed age on the first day of January in the year of the festival to be entered.

5. University music performance majors must only enter classes at the open level.

6. Competitors may enter as many classes as they wish, providing that age restrictions are strictly observed.

7. Competitors may not appear more than once in any one class. (i.e. perform as a part in two duets or ensembles in the same class). This rule does not apply to accompanists or conductors.

8. Competitors in choral groups, bands and orchestras must be bona fide members of their respective organizations and where applicable must be enrolled as students in the school represented.

9. Conductors may be either professional or non-professional, and may conduct any number of organizations in the same class or otherwise. Conductors/coaches must not sing with their choral groups, or play with their band, orchestra, or ensemble.

10. "The Board" recommends that test pieces in all solo classes be played or sung from memory. This will give the impression of superior preparation and provide a more polished performance.

11. Individual performers and ensembles must provide their own music stands. Conductors of large ensembles would be wise to check with "The Board".

12. All competitors selected to represent our festival at the Provincial Finals will be required to perform from memory as required by the provincial rules.

13. All test pieces in solo classes must be performed in the prescribed key except where stated. In vocal classes where candidates are 20 years and under, the keys may be transposed up or down one tone, provided the adjudicator is advised before the class begins. However, in classes where any standard editions are used, only the printed key may be used. Folk songs and Broadway songs may be performed in any key suitable to the candidate's vocal range.

14. Choral and vocal numbers may be sung in either the original language or English, as long as the adjudicator is advised before the start of the class.

15. On the entry form the class number, title, composer, and playing time must be indicated for all OWN CHOICE selections to ensure processing. Playing times are crucial for scheduling.

16. Competitors must not exceed the time limit stated in the syllabus. The adjudicator may stop any competitor who exceeds such limit.

17. In ALL classes, the competitor must provide a copy of the music (conductor's score where applicable) for the adjudicator's use. This will be given to the adjudicator's secretary immediately preceding the respective competition and received from the secretary immediately following the competition.

18. For bands in Section 93, two copies of the conductor's score must be provided by the competitor for the two adjudicators.

19. A piece that has been selected as a test piece may be used only in that class.

20. A competitor may not perform the same test piece in more than one class at the same festival.

21. Each contestant must submit a separate entry form for each class entered. We suggest filling in common information on the entry form, then making photocopies, before completing the different information. Correct spelling of the teacher's name, address and phone number and accompanist, if any, is also important.

22. All entries must be completely filled in, on the prescribed form, accompanied by the entry fee and received on or before the entry closing date. The conductor or other qualified official, may sign on behalf of the choral group, band, orchestra or ensemble. In small ensembles (duets, trios) only one form is required showing names and addresses, and only one admission form will be mailed in return.

23. Entry fees will not be refunded, except where the entry is rejected by "The Board". Competitors desiring to withdraw their entry should contact the Festival Office as early as possible. Failure to participate in all classes entered and programmed will influence the awarding of scholarships.

24. Entries must reach the festival office on or before Saturday, December 7, 2002. Forms that are illegible or incomplete will be returned to the applicant. An additional processing fee of $5.00 will be charged. Payment must accompany changes and be resubmitted by the date specified. N.S.F. cheques will incur a $15.00 fee. Mail early. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

25. A competitor's Admission Form showing the date(s) and time(s) of the entrant's competitions will be sent to every competitor in care of your teacher. This form serves two functions:

• * it serves as the admission ticket for the competitor and their accompanist, ONLY!

• * it notifies the contestant of possible conflicts, and provides them the time to notify the festival office to seek a solution.

26. Each Competitor Must Supply His/Her Own Accompanist.

27. A competitor may be disqualified if he/she is not ready to compete within 10 minutes of being called. A class will not be delayed to accommodate latecomers, but the adjudicator's secretary may change the order of performance in a class to accommodate those who have been competing at other locations.

28. A chord may be given on the piano at the beginning of each piece of unaccompanied music.

29. At the discretion of the adjudicator, two or more competitors awarded the highest marks in their class may be selected to compete in a final test.

30. "The Board" may split any class into two or more groups of approximately equal numbers. Awards and certificates will be issued for each group as a separate class. However, for Special Trophy Classes, the competitor with the highest mark (and ties) only will compete in the trophy class.

31. "The Board" reserves the right to appoint additional or substitute adjudicators.

32. All competitors in Elementary and Secondary school ensembles of TWO or more, soloists in first, second and third year of playing and soloists in the school section, defined by school grade level, will be judged against an international standard, rather than compete against the other participants in the class.

Gold, Silver Bronze and Merit awards will be given, rather than first, second and third certificates. There could be several awards, or none, presented in each category, as the level of each group is recognized independent from the level of competition on that particular day.

33. In non-competitive classes each contestant will receive a certificate of participation to recognize their achievement in the festival.

34. Awards will be presented in accordance with the following minimum marks:

• 1st place certificate - 80 marks

• 2nd place certificate - 75 marks

• 3rd place certificate - 70 marks

35. Each competitor will receive the adjudicator's written report at the end of his/her oral comments to the class.

36. Certificates will be presented to winners immediately following the oral adjudication of each class. Only one of each of the above certificates will be issued to competitors in any one class except where tied marks have been awarded by the adjudicator. Certificates will be withheld if the above mark standards have not been met.

37. Competitors in the Solo Trophy Classes will be required to pay a $10.00 cash entry fee just prior to the beginning of the class.

38. Trophies and plaques are the property of The Kiwanis Music Festival of London Inc. They will be awarded for specific classes, throughout this syllabus. In trophy competitions within the schools section, after adjudications and awards have been given, the adjudicator will declare the "Best in Class" for that class. The trophy will be awarded during Stars of the Festival Awards Concert, Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at Centennial Hall. Presentation to a winning individual/group will be acknowledged by a receipt signed by the individual or by a responsible representative (i.e. the conductor) of the group. Trophies and plaques will be held by the winners until one month prior to the next festival, and no longer than 12 months in all.

39. The winner of a trophy or plaque shall be responsible for the cost of an appropriate shield, its engraving and mounting on the trophy or plaque, and shall be responsible for repairs in the event of damage while the trophy or plaque is in their care.

40. Scholarships will be awarded in accordance with the Official Scholarship List, subject to revision at the discretion of "The Board".

41. Adjudicators will show preference in awarding scholarships to those who compete successfully in several classes.

42. Scholarships are awarded to competitors who, in the opinion of the adjudicators, show the most potential for future musical development.

43. Scholarships are not necessarily awarded to class winners and will not be awarded to groups.

44. Scholarship payments will be made by cheque directly to the scholarship winners.

45. All scholarships are awarded at the absolute discretion of the adjudicators and "The Board".

46. A competitor will be eligible for only ONE scholarship per discipline in each festival, except for the Special Competitions. Any competitor in the W.A. Mozart-Masonic Piano Competition who has won the "Intermediate: Silver Tray or "Senior: $250 Scholarship and Plaque" may NOT try for that particular award again.

47. Decisions of the adjudicator are final.

48. Any complaint or protest must be made in writing, during the festival, to "The Board".

49. Competitors are not permitted to discuss the adjudicator's written comments unless invited to do so by the adjudicator.

50. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations shall disqualify the competitor.

51. At the discretion of "The Board", any competitor may be invited to perform at a concert without remuneration or payment for incidental expenses.

1. The conductor or delegated member of the teaching staff must be directly responsible for their students from the time of arrival to departure.

2. A room will be assigned to each choir, band or orchestra for warm-up practice.

3. After the warm-up session, choirs, bands or orchestras will proceed to an assigned area in the concert hall.

4. Students are expected to stay in the concert hall with their group until their class has been adjudicated and dismissed.

5. Students may not travel back and forth between practice rooms and the concert hall.

6. Bands and orchestras should arrange for their own stands and percussion equipment.