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NORAH SANDE AWARD 2008
A piano competition for Young Adult Pianists of Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London postal districts
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
- COMPETITORS must be between the ages of 18-25 (inclusive) on 1st July 2008 and have been born or be resident, training or working in Kent, Sussex, Surrey or the London postal area. Competitors must have a minimum performance standard of Grade VIII Distinction in pianoforte.
- ENTRY FORM available to download from www.sande-award.co.uk or by emailing, writing to or phoning the Award Office:
70 Kings Avenue, Eastbourne BN21 2PD
Tel: 01323 729013
Email: sande.award@btinternet.com
- FIRST ROUND Competitors will be invited initially to enter this Competition by submission of a tape or CD recording containing a performance of not more than 15 minutes duration, the recording and entry forms to be received by mid-day 29th February 2008 at the Award Office:
70 Kings Avenue, Eastbourne BN21 2PD.
The recording must consist of two or three contrasting pieces or movements. These will be judged by professional adjudicators chosen by the Director of the Eastbourne Music and Arts Festival.
A completed entry form with fee of £30 must accompany this
recording together with the following items:
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate or current passport.
- Supporting letter from teacher, professor or musician of standing to confirm that the required Grade VIII distinction standard has been achieved and that the entry is bona fide.
- SECOND ROUND & FINAL Competitors who are chosen to enter the Second Round will be invited to perform a 20 minute programme before an audience in the Eastbourne College Theatre, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne on Saturday 12th July 2008. At the conclusion of this round, three finalists will be selected to perform a full recital programme incorporating classical, romantic and contemporary pieces lasting no longer than 35 minutes in total (minimum 25 minutes) on Sunday 13th July 2008 in the same Theatre. It should be noted that the Final Round programme must not include any pieces previously performed in the Second Round.
In the second and final rounds, competitors must provide copies of the music for the sole use of the Adjudicators.
Judging of these rounds will be by a panel of professional musicians of national repute with a designated chairman.
Individual written reports will be provided to each 2nd round competitor.
- Competitors not chosen to progress to the second round will have their recordings returned plus £10 from their entry fee.
- Decisions of the Adjudicators are final.
- The Norah Sande Award Committee reserve the right to decide the eligibility of all competitors at all stages of the competition.
Previous Norah Sande Award first prize winners are not eligible to enter subsequent Norah Sande Award competitions.
- Expenses – the cost of travel and accommodation (where needed) for the second round will be the responsibility of each entrant. However, some assistance will be made available (towards fares and accommodation) for those in the Final.
- The organisers can bear no responsibility for the safe arrival of entry forms, tapes, CDs or entry fees. Competitors are advised to consider sending by registered/insured post or carrier or may wish (by arrangement) to deliver these by hand. No responsibility can be taken for timing alterations or any loss occasioned by these or by late running or cancellations. The right is reserved in the event of need to appoint alternative or additional adjudicators.
- All broadcasting, television, recording and publicity rights are reserved by this Committee for performances at all stages of the competition.
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