Competition Categories

• Group A – Primary School
• Group B – Secondary School, Junior College & Pre-University and other Bands.
  

Music Scores

• The contest performance consists of performance of 1 local piece, followed by the performance of 1 chosen composition.
• Please bring ORIGINAL scores should verification be required.
  

Time Allocation

Judging Criteria

• The maximum score is 100%.
• The adjudicators will judge the performance of both pieces according to the following major categories.
• The total points scored (max.500 points) will be divided equally by 5 and be expressed in 2 decimal points.
• Score:
  
  

  30%	Sound (Tuning, Quality, Balance)
  40%	Technique (Technique, Articulation, Ensemble playing, Rhythm)
  30%	Musical Performance (Dynamics, Phrasing, Interpretation)

Allowance and Penalty

• Deduction of 5% on overall score should the performing time exceed 00:15.10 minutes. An allowance of 10 seconds will be given.
• Deduction of 5% on overall score should the bands report at least 10 minutes late.

On Stage & Percussion Instruments

• Participating groups are allowed to move percussion instruments on stage to suit your seating plan (subject to 20 minutes stage presence) EXCEPT Timpani, Chimes, Drum Set, Marimba, Xylophone and Vibraphone
• Band is only allowed on stage after permission given by the Stage Manager.
• There will be NO assistance to bring percussion instruments onto the stage.
• There will be provision of 50 foldable music stands & 1 conductor stand. If you require more stands, kindly inform us upon submission of seating plan.
• Piano will not be provided.
• All electronic keyboards & musical equipments are NOT allowed. Example, Synthesizer, Amplifier, Electric Guitar and etc.
  
  

  Instruments Provided
  1.	Timpani (4pcs)
  2.	Chimes
  3.	Drum Set (Standard)
  4.	Marimba
  5.	Xylophone
  6.	Vibraphone
  7.	Concert Bass Drum 36"
  * Note: Brand of instruments subject to changes

Closing Date

• Closing date for registration is 15 September 2008.
• All performing group may participate in more than 1 category but repetition is not allowed.
• Once entry form is submitted, changes of competition repertoire/music will be subjected to approval.
• The festival office reserves the right to reject applications for artistic or organisational reasons. Any fees paid will only be refunded should the group be rejected.

Application Requirements

• Only completed application forms are accepted.
• A brief biography of the Band. (submission via email)
• A photo of the Band not older than 2 years (digital format in jpg, landscape form). (submission via email)
• Photocopy 3 copies of each Music Scores.
• 30th September 2008 is the dateline for submission of “brief biography of the Band”, “soft copy of photograph” and “Music Scores”

Others

• All participating groups are to comply with the “Rules and Regulations”.
• The Organizer reserves the right to impose a penalty for any infringement of the “Rules and Regulations”
• The Organizer reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the “Rules and Regulations” without prior notice.
• With respect to the professional team of judges, all judge’s decision will be final and no further correspondence will be entertained.