Classical-Romantic Festival – Rules and Guidelines

1. All rules under “Branch Guidelines and Fees” apply to this festival unless they conflict with the specific rules for this Festival.

2. The Classical and Romantic Festival is not a competition, but will be adjudicated.

3. The time limit for each performer is six minutes. Student may perform any number of pieces by any number of composers within the time limit.

4. Student entries must be accurate and with complete information given for the title, opus, date of composition, and timing of each piece.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Only use the official Classical-Romantic Festival Application form, one for each student, duo, or ensemble.

4.  The festival fee is $25.00 per student, duo, or ensemble.

5.  There are no restrictions concerning the number of students each teacher may enter. 

6. A soloist may also perform as a member of an ensemble or duo team.  In the case of piano duos, please clearly differentiate on the application form whether the piece is for one piano 4-hands or for two pianos.

7.  All keyboard music must be memorized, with the exception of ensemble music.  Memorization is not required for strings, woodwinds, or voice.

8.  On the day of the festival, students must bring an original copy of their music, clipped open, measures numbered.  Photocopies are not acceptable unless the music is out of print or an ensemble needs a page turn.  If a composition is out of print, some form of documentation to that effect is required to be given to the Festival Chair on the day of the festival before the composition is played.

9.  There will be NO judges for the Classical/Romantic Festival.