COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATION (DIVISION A & B)
- The Singapore Clarinet Festival (SGCF 2015) Ensemble Competition is opened to all SINGAPORE-BASED clarinet ensembles only.
- The size of the each ensemble range from a minimum of FOUR (4) members to a maximum of SIXTEEN (16) members.
- Each group may choose to perform with a conductor. The conductor will be counted as a member of the group (subject to maximum of sixteen members).
- The competition is divided into two divisions (A & B). The age limit of Division B is 17 Years old as of 31 Dec 2015.
- The maximum number of groups per division is FIFTEEN (15). Registration strictly on a first come first serve basis.
- The competition for each division will only proceed with a minimum of SIX (6) participating groups.
- Each organization is only allowed to enter ONE (1) group per division.
- Each member is only allowed to enter the competition ONE (1) time.
- Each group must indicate the selected repertoire before start of competition and own an ORIGINAL copy of the selected set piece.
- Participating group MUST bring along the original copy of the selected set piece during competition day. Groups will be disqualified if original copy is not presented.
- Each group may choose to include multiple member/s for each part, based on own discretion.
- In case of missing instrumentation, each group is allowed to substitute with the following:
- 4th Bb Clarinet for Alto Clarinet / Basset Horn for Alto Clarinet / BBb Contra-bass Clarinet for EEb Contra-Alto Clarinet
- The contesting group is responsible for own transposition of score for the substitute part/s.
- Each group must submit the application form and make payment to the organizer by 15th October 2015. (Extended to 31 October 2015)
- MOE Schools may make payment via IFASS.
- Each group will be given complimentary festival passes corresponding to the number of members.
- The Jurys’ decision for award is final. No appeal shall be entertained.