Accordion Competitions 2011 Classes & RulesOpen Class Championship will be the last class held on Sunday afternoon. The following rules are a summary of the official rules. In the event of a conflict the official rules will apply.
| SOLO CLASSES - OWN CHOICE Each competitor will be required to play one selection of their own choice.
SOLO CLASSES - TEST PIECES
| The competitor will be required to play the test piece designated for his age category. Categories & Pieces
CONCERT CLASSES Each competitor will be required to play one classical selection of their choice (no old-time music). Time Limit of 6 minutes per piece applies - no exceptions will be made.
NOVICE CLASS
| The competitor will be required to play one selection of own choice. The competitor must have less than two years of study as of September 1, 2011. All ages may compete. DUETS The duo will be required to play one selection of their choice, with two different parts.
NOVELTY CLASS The Novelty entry must be a unique presentation involving more than just playing the accordion. Costuming and props are encouraged. Showmanship is important. The entry will be judged on entertainment value. Think "skits." Novelty entries must have at least one accordion. The accordion must be played in the act. Each entry will be required to perform one selection of their own choice. The type of selection must be stated or described on the entry form. Time Limit: 10 minutes (including set-up time). ACCORDION ENSEMBLE The ensemble must be comprised of three, four, five or six accordions. The ensemble will be required to play one selection of their choice. The selection chosen must have a minimum of three different parts. Two sections are available. The age of the oldest member determines the section to enter:
JUNIOR ACCORDION BAND The band must have seven accordions or more and be composed of players 17 years old and under. The band will be required to play one selection of its own choice. The selection chosen must have a minimum of four different parts.
POP/ROCK/JAZZ CLASS Open to amateurs and professionals. Each competitor will be required to play one selection of their choice.
DIATONIC CLASS Entries into this class must play a true diatonic accordion. Each competitor will be required to play one selection of their own choice. No age limit. DIGITAL ACCORDION CLASS New Class! (Magic Vox, Roland, Scandalli, Cordovox, etc.) Open to all ages and all levels of expertise. Marks will be based on utilizing the electronic components of the instrument. The competitor may play one selection of his own choice. Time limit of 5 minutes OWN COMPOSITION CLASS The competitor may play one selection of his own composition. Time limit of six minutes applies. No age limit. Open to amateurs and professionals. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS No Age restriction. Professionals are welcome. (See General Rules) Each competitor will be required to play one selection of their choice. Time limit of six minutes. The music selected must have a difficulty level of Book VII or over (per Palmer- Hughes Course) Memorization is required. A minimum of two entrants are required in this class or entry fees will be refunded and the class will be cancelled. A copy of the music must be submitted with the competition application. If music is not submitted 5 points will be deducted from the competitor's final mark. Prize Money * Sponsor Edmonton Accordion Society To obtain entry forms, clarification of competition rules, or more information please contact: Enes Upright at: (780) 466-3271or Margaret Miller at: accordion_playin'_mama@shaw.ca |
