3rd Hainan (21st Century Maritime Silk Road) Choir Festival Pitch Deck
2. COMPETITIVE PARTICIPATION
d) ACCOMPANIMENT means that at least one pitched instrument is used. In categories requiring a cappella selections, a
maximum of three instruments without definite pitch may be used (percussion instruments).
e) ARRANGEMENTS: If you intend to change a song in any way and/or rearrange it for your choir, you will need permission from
the song's copyright owner. Bear in mind that if you do not obtain permission you risk exposing yourself to legal action.
f) AMPLIFICATION: Any kind of amplification of voices and instruments is not permitted with exception of category P. In rooms
with poor acoustics, the organizer can use miking and amplification, which supports but does not dominate the performance
of the choir. This, however, will not result in solo microfonation of the choir or of instruments. CHANGES OF KEY: If a
choir wishes to change the key from what is written in the printed score, the jury must be informed in writing prior to the
competition.
g) After APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PROGRAM by the artistic directors, it will be returned for final review and confirmation
by the respective choir. The choir must respond within 14 days of delivery with any changes to the program. If there is
no response within 14 days, the program will be considered final; therefore neither titles nor performance order may be
changed. Changes made without informing the organizer will result in a disqualification. Choirs are responsible for possible
performing rights of their program.
h) ACTUAL SINGING TIME: Actual singing time is the duration of the performance time only. It excludes entrance, exit, and
applause.
SHEET MUSIC a) 5 scores of every piece must be submitted with the registration forms.
b) Scores submitted must conform to internationally recognized sheet music standards (five lines of notes).
c) Scores that do not bear the titles, names of composers etc. printed in the Roman alphabet must bear a transcription into the
Roman alphabet (clear handwritten notes suffice).
d) One score remains with the organizer after the competition. Remaining scores may be collected from the organizer after the
awards ceremony. Uncollected scores will not be sent by mail.
e) No scores have to be submitted for Gala or Friendship Concerts.
f) Please note that published choral compositions may only be sung using the original scores or authorized copies. Copying
sheet music either by photocopier, scanner or by hand without the permission of the copyright owner is a copyright law
violation and can be fined. All scores must be sent by mail as hardcopy. Scores sent as files (PDF or similar) will not be
accepted.
g) If your scores are published as score book, please submit only one book but preferably authorized copies.
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