Rules & Regulation of Competition ! 7th August to 10th August 2014! ! ! ! Art. 1 - ORGANISING COMMITTEE The committee of the “TARREGA (Malaysia) International Classical Guitar Festival 2014” organizes competition, master classes, concerts, seminar and workshop for the classical guitar festival. The competition is open to solo and ensemble guitarists of all nationalities. !! ! Art. 2. - REGISTRATION Application forms can be downloaded from www.TarregaMalaysiaInternationalClassicalGuitarFestival.com and facebook page (TARREGA Malaysia International Classical Guitar Festival 2014) and must be sent to: ! ! The committee of TARREGA (Malaysia) International Classical Guitar Festival 2014 TARREGA® Music Resources No 25 & 27, Wisma TARREGA, Leboh Gopeng, Off Jalan Goh Hock Huat, 41400 Klang, Selangor. Malaysia. The following documents should be enclosed: 1. Complete program of the music chosen to be performed. A copy of any unpublished scores must be included. No corrections and supplements will be accepted after 31st May, 2014 2. Receipt or evidence of payment of the registration fee. 3. Copy of an official identification document. 4. Two recent photographs (10 x 15 cm) for programme booklet and slide, un-copyrighted. 5. All documents, including the signed application form, must be sent by electronic mail to cindy@tarregaguitarhouse.com not later than May 31st, 2014. In addition, the signed application form must also be sent by regular air mail, postmarked no later than May 31st, 2014 !! ! ! Art. 3 - REGISTRATION FEE 3.1 A net registration fee must be paid before the dates, by bank transfer, Paypal, cash or cheque (applicable for local participant) 3.2 Detail of Registration Fee Early Bird Registration Fee (before April 15th, 14) Category Registration Fee (before May 31 Senior Classical Guitar Solo USD 20 or RM 60 USD 30 or RM100 Junior Classical Guitar Solo USD 20 or RM 60 USD 30 or RM100 ! ! !! ! Guitar Ensemble ! ! USD 10 or RM 30 (per person) ! ! USD 15 or RM 50 (per person) 3.3 BANK DETAILS Beneficiary bank name : CIMB Bank Berhand Bank Add : G107 & G108, Centro Mall, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, 41300 Klang, Selangor. Malaysia. Beneficiary Name : TARREGA Music Resources Account Number : 8601899210 Swift Code : CIBBMYKL ! ! ! ! ! 3.4 Please quote reference: TARREGA MICGF2014 + complete name of applicant 3.5 All fees excluding bank charges, the applicants are responsible for any bank charges. The registration fee is non-refundable. Art. 4 -CATEGORIES 4.1 The competition consist of Three (3) Categories: a) Senior Classical Guitar Solo - age above 18 years old (according to date of birth) - Pieces played in the competition by free choice of repertoire and not more than 15 minutes time - A TARREGA “Perennial Champion” cup will be awarded to Champion winner who won three years in a row ! b) Junior Classical Guitar Solo - age below 18 years old (according to date of birth) - Pieces played in the competition by free choice of repertoire and not more than 12 minutes time ! c) Guitar ensemble - open to all ages with minimum 2 to maximum 15 members (including conductor and percussionists) - Pieces played in the competition by free choice of repertoire and not more than 15 minutes time. - A guitarist can participate more then one group - All definite pitch percussions are not allowed - A TARREGA “Perennial Champion” cup will be awarded to Champion winner who won three years in a row ! ! !! ! 4.2 All solo pieces have to be played entirely from memory. 4.3 Only acoustic NYLON STRING guitars are allowed for all categories. Art. 6 - COMPETITION PROCEDURE 6.1 The competition will be held from 07 to 10 August, 2014. The candidates must register on August 6, within 2:00pm to 9:00pm (for foreigner) for Malaysian candidates can be register on the same day of competition at Wisma TARREGA. To register, candidates must present a valid identification document. ! ! 6.2 The organizer will determined the performance order by random drawing. 6.3 The competition rounds are open to the public. Once a performance has started, there will be no access to the hall. ! ! ! ! ! ! Art. 7 - THE JURY 7.1 The international Jury will be composed by at least five (5) members from various countries and of established reputation in the music industry. 7.2 The Organizing Committee may, at any time, call for new members to take part in the Jury or substitute existing members. 7.3 Competitors may be interrupted at any time during their performance, if the Jury considers it suitable. 7.4 Members of the Jury who are currently teaching any of the contestants, must refrain from discussions and abstain from voting for their own student. The abstention shall be clearly recorded in the minutes. In compliance with this, during the first meeting, each member of the Jury must sign a statement as to his/ her personal situation towards the competitors with reference to the above. ! !! !! 7.5 All marks and comments given by the jury will be return to the contestants after the competition. Art. 8 - AWARDING OF PRIZES ! 8.1 The first prize cannot be shared. In special cases, the Jury may award the remaining prizes equally. The Jury reserves the right not to award the first prize, in case the performances fail to reach the necessary artistic level. ! !! ! 8.2 All competitors must accept, without appeal, the decisions of the Jury, regarding the awarding of prizes. Art. 9 – COPYRIGHT All stages of the competition will be recorded. Participants agree to waive any recording and/or photo rights in or on any media, during any aspect of the competition and consent to the unlimited and unrestricted use of their name and image in any format or media for use by the festival committee. ! ! Art. 10 – LEGAL AGREEMENT By signing the application form, the competitor agrees to all rules and regulations as presented above. In case of any disagreement or differences of interpretation, the english text will be held as legally valid. !! !! ! Art. 11 - PRIZES Senior Classical Guitar Solo Competition 1st prize: Handmade Guitar + Hannabach strings + Trophy + Certificate + Tour Concerts in Malaysia 2nd prize: Fiberglass Guitar Hardcase + Hannabach strings + Trophy + Certificate 3rd prize: Ukulele + Hannabach strings + Trophy + Certificate ! Junior Classical Guitar Solo Competition 1st prize: Handmade Classical Guitar + Hannabach strings + Trophy + Certificate + Tour Concerts in Malaysia 2nd prize: Fiber Glass Guitar Hardcase + Hannabach strings + Trophy + Certificate 3rd prize: Ukulele + Hannabach strings + Trophy + Certificate ! Ensemble Competition 1st prize: Cash Prize + Wooden Handmade Conductor Stand + Rosewood conductor stick + Hannabach strings + Trophy + Certificate + Tour Concert in Malaysia (with term & condition) 2nd prize: Cash Prize + Conductor Stand + Rosewood Conductor Stick + Hannabach strings + Trophy + Certificate 3rd prize: Cash Prize + Hannabach strings + Trophy + Certificate ! !! ! ! A TARREGA “Perennial Champion” cup will be awarded to Champion winner of senior Classical Guitar Solo category and ensemble category who won THREE YEARS IN A ROW The organizer reserve the right for any changes. All contestants are required to participate with the entire festival package. All contestants will receive a certificate of participation. For further information please mail to : cindy@tarregaguitarhouse.com TARREGA® Music Resources! No 25 & 27, Wisma TARREGA,! Leboh Gopeng, Off Jalan Goh Hock Huat,! 41400 Klang, Selangor. Malaysia.! ! Phone! : +6013-342 0415 (Hock Siong Lim)! +6012-772 1810 (Cindy Teo)! +6012-307 4226 (Terence Tan)