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 may be given to the adjudicator.

4Cameras, Video Cameras, and Mobile Phones

The taking of photographs with or without flash is prohibited during a performance. At either the commencement or end of the performance photographs may be taken of your own child or student only, but due to misuse of the privilege, VIDEO recording is not permitted except for NCEA assessment when permission from the section convenor must be obtained in advance before any video recording is done. Written confirmation from the school will be needed to show that the video is required for the NCEA assessment.

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 by 1 Dec each year either by posting to NSPAS, PO Box 33111, Takapuna, Auckland 0740, or by contacting the Convenor to arrange collection/delivery. 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.

Piano & Instrumental 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 10 and under 16 years of age. Competitors must live within the North Shore City boundaries or be a pupil of a teacher on the North Shore.

Special awards - Diamond Jubilee Plate for String Players

This award will be made to the most promising string player competing in the competitions this years.

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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