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general
  1. The Richmond Music Festival Society is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director. Questions not addressed in these rules should be referred to the Executive Director.

  2. All competitions, unless otherwise stated, are open to amateurs only. An “amateur” is one whose principal income is not derived from musical services. This condition does not apply to bona fide students of music who teach for the purpose of applying money earned to further their musical education. The term “professional accompanist,” as noted in String Sonata Classes, is one whose principal income is, or has been derived from, either the performance, or teaching of music, in subject or class concerned.

  3. The festival is open to all eligible candidates who reside within the Province of British Columbia.

  4. Complaints and Protests must be received in writing during the festival event and accompanied by fee of $25.00. Should the protest be sustained, the fee will be returned. All decisions are final.

  5. The Richmond Music Festival reserves the right to substitute adjudicators.

  6. Upon entering the Richmond Music Festival, participants agree to the following liability waiver:

    The Richmond Music Festival Society is not responsible for any claims, demands or damages concerning injury to any competitor that may occur during the annual Richmond Music Festival. The Richmond Music Festival Society will not be responsible for any loss or damage to musical instruments, equipment, props, or any other personal property. Acceptance of a competitor’s application for entry into the Festival, releases any responsibility of the Society, its volunteers and staff, from claims, demands, damages, actions or causes of action arising out of, or in consequence of any loss, injury or damage to any competitor, or any competitor’s personal property incurred while attending, or participating in the Richmond Music Festival. The Richmond Music Festival Society reserves the right to use participants’ photos for promotional purposes, unless otherwise informed, in writing, with entry application.
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marking structure
All competitors receive written adjudication and verbal adjudication as well as a certificate with a seal based on their mark.

Marks are indicated on the adjudication sheet and unannounced to the audience.

First, Second and Third place standing is announced. Ties are allowed for second and third place standing. No ties for first place.

The following marking structure is used to grade performances:

  Bronze 75 – 79
  Silver 80 – 84
  Gold 85 – 89
  Platinum 90 & over
 
Non-Competitive
All performers receive a certificate of participation and written adjudication.

 
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