General conditions for all NSPAS competitors
1Order of performance
Competitor's names will appear in the Programme in the order in which they will compete
unless pre-arranged by the stage manager.
All competitors must be in attendance at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the class.
The approximate start times will be listed in the programme. Those not present when called may, at the discretion of the
stage manager, forfeit the right to compete.
2Backstage
No person other than officials, performers, and stage prop handlers is permitted
backstage during performances.
3Photocopied Music
By law, it is not permitted to use photocopied music when performing on stage. However,
a photocopy or scanned digital copy may be given to the adjudicator.
4Cameras, Video Cameras, and Mobile Phones
Any photography, with or without flash, is strictly prohibited during performances.
Photography of your own child or student is allowed before or after the performance.
Video recording is NOT PERMITTED, except for approved school assessments such as
NCEA and IB and prior permission from the section convenor has been obtained in advance.
The convenor may require written confirmation from the school confirming the
necessity of the recording for assessment purposes.
5Prizes
Prizes will be awarded at the adjudicator's discretion.
If there are fewer than four entrants, only first prize may be awarded.
This rule may not apply to individually sponsored classes.
When two or more competitors tie for first place, the adjudicator has
the right to recall those performers to determine a winner. Should a first
equal be awarded, both the first and second prize monies will be amalgamated
and split equally.
6Trophies
All trophies are the property of the Society.
Please return your trophies each year to the addresses specified by each section convenors.
Engraving of trophies and cups is the responsibility of the winner;
please ensure conformity of size, style, and detail with previous years’ winners.
7Duplication of items
The same item may not be entered twice in the competition.
Senior Piano Section Rules
Time Limit
5 minutes, unless otherwise stated in the class description.
Time limits, where stated, must be adhered to. The adjudicator has the option of
ringing the bell to stop the performance when the time limit has been reached.
Adjudicator's Music
All copies must have in large print
the class number and the competitor's number and name clearly marked
(in that order) in the top right hand corner.
Also, the page number should be given if music is in an album.
Definition of Classical Music
"Classical" is taken to mean composers before Schubert.
"Romantic or Modern" is taken to mean works by composers from Schubert onwards.
Special awards - F. H. Taylor Cup
The F. H. Taylor Cup and $25 will be awarded to the most
promising North Shore pianoforte competitor who is
at least 12 and under 16 years of age. Competitors must live within
the North Shore City boundaries.
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