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.
Strings Section Rules
Entries & Fees
The closing date for entries is 15-Mar-2024.
NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted after the closing date.
The Base Entry Fee is $35 and non-refundable under any circumstances. Entry Fees are $15 per class unless mentioned in the class description. The full Fee is non-refundable once the competition programme has been finalised and published on the website.
Entries are to be completed on our website www.nspas.nz.
Fees should be paid by internet banking to ASB account 12-3015-0496524-07 (provide the competitor's first name and surname as Reference, e.g., J Bloggs). No entries will be accepted without FULL PAYMENT prior to the closing date.
The Base Entry Fee is $35 and non-refundable under any circumstances. Entry Fees are $15 per class unless mentioned in the class description. The full Fee is non-refundable once the competition programme has been finalised and published on the website.
Entries are to be completed on our website www.nspas.nz.
Fees should be paid by internet banking to ASB account 12-3015-0496524-07 (provide the competitor's first name and surname as Reference, e.g., J Bloggs). No entries will be accepted without FULL PAYMENT prior to the closing date.
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.
Age Limit
Age limits are detailed in the class descriptions. Age is reckoned as at Mar 1 of each year.
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 - Diamond Jubilee Plate for String Players
This award will be made to the most promising string player competing in the competitions
that year.
Special awards - Award for Excellence in Performance for String Players
This cup is awarded at the discretion of the adjudicator to a string player
who shows excellence in performance, but has not already won a Cup this year.
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