Festival Entry Form 2009

ENTRY FORM - Aberdeen and NE Scotland Music Festival 2009

Entry ID official use only

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - MONDAY 16 MARCH 2009 LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Entries may only be submitted by persons over 18 years of age. PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS NAME and ADDRESS of CONTACT for COMMUNICATIONS Entry fee Enclosed

Name Address

£ PLEASE SEND ONLY ONE CHEQUE see No 4 overleaf

Post Code Phone numbers: Home

Mobile

I have read the rules contained in the 2008 Syllabus and the Child Protection Policy of the Festival and agree to abide by them. Signature ..................................................................................................... Festival class no

Date ....................................................

Title of class and age group

NAME(S) of PERFORMER(S) and/or GROUP NAME (Maximum of 8 Names or Group Title and 7 Names) PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS

TOWN

Is official accompanist required? (please tick one box)

Yes

No

ESSENTIAL Estimated number of performers - in group

Own choice pieces (classes with X suffix) - MUSIC FOR ACCOMPANIST MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH THIS FORM* ONCE SUBMITTED, THESE CHOICES CANNOT BE CHANGED - See Rule B2 - page 7 of Syllabus Title(s) of own choice piece(s)

Author/Composer

Duration

*Please ensure that adequate postage stamps are used—refer to the new size related rates which now apply This space may be used to indicate unsuitable dates/times or any assistance required by competitors with special needs

ABERDEEN and NORTH EAST of SCOTLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL 8 - 12 June 2009 1.

Please use a SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH ENTRY and complete in BLOCK CAPITALS. Additional entry forms may be photocopied (same size please) or obtained from Bruce Millers, Morgans or Top Note.

2.

For multiple entries, the address need only be entered on the top form, but please enter the NAME for communications on all forms

3.

As far as possible, open classes will be programmed for evenings. Some classes in the 16-18 age range may, however, have to take place during the day.If any particular date(s) or time(s) will make it impossible for you to take part, please give details in the box provided and an effort will be made to accommodate you. If this cannot be arranged you will be entitled a claim a refund in terms of Rule E3.

4.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH. Cheques should be made payable to “Aberdeen and NE Music Festival” For multiple entries a single cheque should be used where possible

5.

All entries will be acknowledged. There is no need to enclose a stamped addressed envelope Details of the date and time of the class will be sent to the communications address on the entry form, at least three weeks before the start of the Festival.

6.

If the official accompanist is required, MUSIC FOR OWN CHOICE PIECES MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH THIS FORM. Please make sure that each piece is CLEARLY LABELLED WITH THE PERFORMER’S NAME AND CLASS NUMBER. In the case of pieces from an album or sections of a larger work, good quality photocopies may be sent, but ORIGINAL MUSIC MUST BE GIVEN TO THE OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST FOR THE PERFORMANCE.

7.

ENTRIES SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW TO ARRIVE NOT LATER THAN MONDAY 16th MARCH 2009 Aberdeen and North East of Scotland Music Festival, PO Box 264, Aberdeen, AB25 2WW

AUDIENCES: Relatives and friends of performers and the general public are welcome to attend Festival performances on payment of the appropriate admission charge. Festival memberships are also available AT EACH HALL, priced £12.00. This includes entry to all festival sessions, a free programme and a copy of next year’s Syllabus (when ready) The Festival Rules and the rules for many of the venues PROHIBIT the use of ANY TYPE of CAMERA or RECORDING EQUIPMENT. MOBILE PHONES MUST BE SWITCHED OFF BEFORE entering any Festival venue

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY It is the policy of the Festival to involved participants, parents, guardians, carers and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of the Festival and to provide an environment in which everyone feels safe, comfotable and respected. This Policy relates to children under the age of 16 years and those vulnerable adults of any age who are identified to the Council on the entry form. By recognising the needs of those who are disabled, the Festival actively supports their participation. Children are entered into the Festival by a parent, guardian or teacher who provide their signature and thereby agree to uphold the Festival’s policy. This policy requires that children and vulnerable adults are accompanied at all times by a responsible person who is admitted free of charge on this condition. If the person who has signed the entry form is not personally present the Festival Council requires them to be satisfied that their child(ren)/pupil(s) will be accompanied and supervised by another responsible adult on their behalf at all times. The Festival is held in numerous venues and all sessions are open to the public. The responsible adult supervises children moving outwith the performance areas and between venues at all times. All sensitive duties are the responsibility of the accompanying adult. The Festival is run entirely by volunteers, with professional input from adjudicators and accompanists. All Festival personnel are recruited by personal recommendation. Stewards are identified by white badges and members of Council by red badges. Any badge-holder can be approached for help and all participants should be aware of this. A list of volunteers’ details is maintained by the Stewarding Secretary and at the start of their period of duty, each volunteer is required to sign a register held by the Board Steward, confirming that they understand and will fulfil the requirements of the Child Protection Policy. Stewards will be on duty taking cash; on the competitors’ board, ensuring children perform in order according to the programme; and as adjudicators’ assistants. In the Scottish Country Dance Section children will be directed to male/female changing rooms by Stewards and will be supervised there by the responsible adult as agreed with their parents. No Steward will accompany an individual child on his/her own at any time. Issues relating to the Child Protection Policy will be immediately referred by the stewards to the Child Protection Officer, who will take such referrals seriously and deal with them promptly. All such incidents will be documented and dated. No photography or recording of performances is permitted. Permission for press photographs must be obtained from the responsible adult. As well as informing all participants of the date, time and venue for their performance, ballot-slips will also make them aware of this policy and the responsibilities of parents, guardians or carers. In addition, this Policy will also be displayed at all Festival venues and in printable publications. The Festival Council will review this policy at least annually, and more frequently if legislation or circumstances require it. CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER - Mrs Mary Rasmussen, 149 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen, AB10 6JQ - phone 01124 319345