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Rules & Regulations

ENTRY PROCEDURES

  1. Entry Fees: Solos: $25.00 per solo for Concert Level; $30.00 per solo for Olympic Level; Duets: $35.00 per duet (not per student); Ensembles: $45.00 for 3 person ensemble ($10.00 for each additional member).  When you fill out the entry form online, these fees will be calculated automatically.
  2. Payment: You must pay with a Credit Card (Mastercard, Visa, or Discover) when you register on-line.  Registration may also be done via postal mail by completing a mail-in registration form, available either by downloading and printing the registration form online or by calling the Chamber Office at (630) 232-6060 to request a registration form.  If submitting a mailed application, please include a check for total amount to Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Entries will not be processed until payment is received.
  3. No Refunds:  Email granquistmusic@genevachamber.com, if you need to make a substitution.  The Contest Committee reserves the right to determine if substitution is possible.
  4. ABSOLUTELY NO PREFERENTIAL TIME WILL BE ASSIGNED. If there are two or more children in a family or a child is entered in more than one event, please plan on spending the whole day at the competition. We cannot schedule events close together for convenience.
  5. Deadline: Online entry deadline is June 1, 2012.  Mailed applications must be postmarked by May 25, 2012.  THESE DEADLINES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.  NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE JUNE 1, 2012 DEADLINE.

LEVELS AND CLASSIFICATIONS—SOLO DIVISIONS ONLY

  1. LEVELS
      OLYMPIC LEVEL: This level is open to advanced performers of all ages who have successfully competed in the Concert level previously and/or meet the requirements for the Olympic class. Students entering this class should be playing standard repertoire appropriate for such competitions as the CSO Young Artist Competition, the Naumberg Foundation Competition and other nationally recognized competitions.  We trust the judgment of the teacher.  MUSIC MUST BE MEMORIZED.  A five (5) point penalty will be incurred if music is used.  Trophies will be awarded to top scores (by judge’s decision.) (Please note:  There will be no final competition or scholarship money awarded.)

    CONCERT LEVE    L:  This level is open to students of all ages as listed in the registration forms.  MUSIC MUST BE MEMORIZED.  A three (3) point penalty will be incurred if music is used.  The top scores (by judge’s decision) receive trophies.
    Participants at all levels receive written adjudication designed to educate the student in music and performance.

  2. MULTIPLE ENTRIES:  A student may not enroll as a soloist in two different levels with the same instrument.  They may enter at one level only – Olympic or Concert.  Students may enter as a soloist in more than one instrument, but only at one level for each individual instrument.
  3. SPECIAL OPTIONS:  If you are a vocal contestant, you may compete in both classical and popular levels.  In regard to the Olympic level of both Classical and Popular divisions, we ask that the music be deemed appropriate for an Olympic level competition.  We trust the judgment of the teacher.
  4. Once you have entered a specific level of competition, you may not change.

 LEVELS & CLASSIFICATIONS—DUETS AND ENSEMBLES

  1. There is only one level of competition for duets and ensembles. Music does not need to be memorized. There is no penalty for using your music nor is there any extra points given for memorization.
  2. DUET CLASSIFICATIONS:  Accordion, Brass, Drum-Rudimental, Drum-Combo, Guitar, Organ-Piano, Organ-Spinet, Piano (one piano-4 hands), Strings, Voice, Winds, Mixed
  3. ENSEMBLES are 3 or more performers.
  4. Contestants may perform in only one duet in each classification and in one ensemble in each classification.

AGE & LENGTH OF INSTRUCTION

  1. Age of contestant is determined by their age as of June 30, 2012.  For duets and ensembles take the average age of both or all performers as of June 30, 2012.
  2. All instrumental or piano solos, duet, and ensemble performers must be at least four years old as of June 30, 2012.
  3. All vocal performers must be at least seven years old as of June 30, 2012.
  4. All levels and classifications are open to adults (18 years and up).
  5. Length of instruction must include total instruction from all teachers on the specified instrument.
  6. You must move up one year of instruction every year even if you do not take lessons over the summer.

TIME LIMIT ON PERFORMANCES

Time limit is determined by length of instruction for all performances except those at the Olympic level and Ensemble performances.  Time limits listed here are maximums.  Students may be asked to stop if the judge deems it necessary to keep on schedule. This will not be counted against the student in terms of ratings.  Please be sure to register the exact time of the selections.  This will enable accurate scheduling of rooms.

Under 1 year to 2 years/11 months  - 3 minutes
3 years to 4 years/11months - 5 minutes
5 years to 6 years/11 months -7 minutes
7 years and over -10 minutes

Olympic Level: 12 minutes

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

  1. STUDENTS SHOULD PERFORM ONLY ONE SELECTION.  Two-movement pieces may be performed but the time limited for the age of the student(s) will be enforced.
  2. ALL MUSIC MUST HAVE ALL MEASURES NUMBERED. Failure to do so will result in a one point deduction.
  3. NO TAPED ACCOMPANIMENTS FOR ANY INSTRUMENTAL OR VOCAL SOLOS. Students should have an accompanist if possible.   Pianos are provided in the instrumental and vocal rooms.  However, NO PENALTY will be incurred for playing without the accompaniment.
  4. ENSEMBLES, BOTH INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL—MUST have a complete score with measures numbered. Music must be scored for all instruments or vocal parts that are in the group.
  5. PERCUSSION—Marimba and Timpani are provided. All other drums and equipment must be provided by the student. Drum performers should be at the site early so you can set up your drums before your class starts. Watch for information as to when you should arrive.
  6. MUSIC STANDS will be provided in all rooms that have instrumental solos, duets or ensembles.
  7. ORIGINAL MUSIC must be provided for the judge (students, if using music, may use a photocopy).  If the music the student is performing is no longer in print, or is provided by an online service such as musicnotes.com or Petrucci Music, documentation of the source will be required.

SCHEDULING PROCEDURES

  1. The Contest Committee reserves the right to combine classes.
  2. Schedules will be e-mailed no later than June 8, 2012.  Check your schedules and labels for any errors. Please advise of any errors by sending an e-mail to granquistmusic@genevachamber.com no later than June 15, 2012.  ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 15, 2012.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

    1. STUDENTS SHOULD BE DRESSED IN CONCERT ATTIRE—any student not well dressed will have a deduction from their score. They should dress neatly as they would for a concert at school. No blue jeans, t-shirts, shorts, tank tops, short skirts or dresses or tennis shoes.
    2. MUSIC MUST BE PLAYED AS WRITTEN ON THE SCORE—any deviations
      must be neatly and legibly noted on the music. No repeats permitted in the music unless it is a D.C. or a D.S. al fine. Judge may stop the student if they exceed the time limit.
    3. THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL! Judging is based on overall performance.
    4. CONTESTANT DISQUALIFICATION—Any harassment of a judge by a parent, performer, or anyone who is associated with that performer at any time during the competition shall result in immediate disqualification and any awards forthcoming will be forfeited. If there is a problem with a score or you feel there has been an infraction of the rules, DO NOT approach the judge.  Immediately contact a Contest Committee member.  Do not approach the judge during competition.
    5. The contest site is handicapped accessible. Please have someone at the information table contact a custodian to assist you.
    6. All comments, problems, etc. can be e-mailed to us at granquistmusic@genevachamber.com or mailed to Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Granquist Music Competition, P.O. Box 481, Geneva, IL. 60134.