CHORAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.   A conductor may conduct more than one choir.

2.   A choir may have only one conductor in any one section.

3.   A conductor may not sing with the choir.

4.   Vocalists may sing in several choirs for the same prize.

5.   Each choir will provide their own accompanist.

6.   Backing tracks may be used to accompany a choir but must contain music only. i.e. no voices

7.   A maximum time of 10 minutes applies to choral sections unless stipulated in the Schedule.

8.   A choral section will still run if only one choir enters that section and that choir will receive an adjudication. Prize money offered for the section will be negotiated between the Committee and the Sponsor for that section.

ADJUDICATORS

1.   The Adjudicator’s decision on the suitability of any item is final. Performers are advised to select age appropriate songs and lyrics for their performance. An adjudicator has the right to penalize a performer if it is deemed that lyrics are inappropriate.

2.   The Adjudicator’s decision on any placing is final and disqualification is at his/her discretion within the bounds of the Showcase rules.

3.   Communication with the Adjudicator, either by performers or interested parties is ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED. Any such communication may result in disqualification by the Showcase Executive Committee.

4.   Competitors must not have been pupils of, or had singing lessons with the Adjudicator in the 6 months prior to Showcase.

ACCOMPANIST

1.   An Official Accompanist is available for performers. Names and contact details are available through the Showcase Secretary.

2.   Fees and rehearsal arrangements are to be negotiated between the performer and the accompanist.

3.   Performers must be in contact with the Accompanist one month prior to the performance to negotiate musical score requirements. The music must be in good order. Manuscript copy will not be accepted.

NOTE: AN OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE WITHOUT PRIOR ARRANGEMENT