Association of Irish Musical Societies

Choral Festival Rules

General Festival Notes

Winners in each competition will receive a Perpetual Trophy. They will also receive a trophy which is retained by the choir. NB. Perpetual Trophies to be returned one month prior to the festival.
The decision of the adjudicators is final.
In the event of choirs being unable to obtain music published outside Ireland from their local supplier, please note that the festival is pleased to recommend the services of the following in respect of purchasing music: Banks and Son (Music) Ltd. 18 Lendal ,York, Y01 2AU (Tel: 0044 01904 658836)

Notes for Friday

All competitors must have an upper age-limit of 19 on the day of the competition.
Choirs with singers of all ages should phone for advice OR enter the Senior Chorus Competition.
The entry fee for each choir/group competition is €25 or €40 for two. €8 each for Soloists (competitions 4 & 6) €10 each for Soloists (competitions 5, 7 & 8)
A piano will be provided.
Choirs and soloists must submit one original copy of each of their pieces with the entry form (for all competitions). In competition 3 two photo copies will be sufficient but one full score must be brought on the day.
An accompanist will be available on request for solo competitions only and not competitions 1, 2 and 3. Soloists requesting an accompanist should send an EXTRA COPY of their music with the entry form.
Soloists are required to forward original copy of music for adjudicator and a further copy for accompanist if needed. Both to be sent with the entry form

Notes for Sunday

The competitions on Sunday are for adult choirs - not more than 20% of members may be less than 18 years old.
All competitors (other than the conductor & accompanist) must be amateurs, i.e. people who do not earn their whole livelihood as professional singers.
The entry fee for each adult competition is €40 with the exception of AIMS confined competition (C & I) which are €30 each. Fees for third and subsequent entries will be reduced by €5.
A piano will be provided but not an accompanist.
Choirs must submit two original copies of each of their pieces with the form (for all competitions). In competition C and I two photocopies will be sufficient but one full score must be brought on the day. Barber Shop groups need not send music.
Choirs must not repeat pieces that they sang in last year's competition.
Choirs must not use the same piece of music in different competitions on the same day.

Closing date for competition entries March 19th 2010

Please remember to include: (1) Entry Form, (2) Fees and (3) Music