1. Please indicate on your entry form (by ticking the appropriate column and including the corresponding fee) that you wish to book an official accompanist.
2. One copy of each piece to be accompanied must be supplied to the Festival Secretary by 1st April so that it reaches your accompanist in plenty of time. Her address is:
3. If you are planning to photocopy music, please refer to rules 19-20 of the Festival syllabus to make sure you have understood and complied with the rules on copyright. Please remember that you will need a further copy of your music for use by the Adjudicator on the day of the Festival.
4. Any photocopies should be securely fastened together in normal book/music format. (Glue or staples work quite well.) Please do not submit loose sheets or sheets stapled only at the corners.
5. The name and contact details of your accompanist will be on
the timing slip you
receive and it is then up to you to get in touch to arrange a
run-through.
6. The fee for practice with an accompanist is £24.00 per hour pro rata. You may like to know that most entrants, other than those in Recital classes, find that a half-hour session is adequate. Please pay the fee by cheque or cash directly to the accompanist at the time of the practice session.