Ensemble Competitions

ü  The closing date for applications is 31^st March 2025.  Late applications will not be accepted. Validity of an entry is the responsibility of the entrant. A separate entry form must be completed for each competition. In the event of insufficient entries, the Board of Directors of Navan Choral & instrumental Festival reserves the right to cancel that competition. Entry fee and accompanist fee (if applicable) must accompany each application form.

ü  Appropriate music representation to be presented to the Adjudicators.

ü  Competitors will be informed through the website of the time and venue for the various competitions.

ü  Competitors are advised to comply with copyright guidelines. The Board of Directors will not accept responsibility for any action taken later.

ü  Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of all rules and regulations.

ü  The Board of Directors wishes to indicate that the responsibility for the welfare of underage competitors remains with the Parent/Guardian/Teacher while attending the Festival.

ü  The Board of Directors of Navan Choral & Instrumental Festival reserves the right to photograph, broadcast live and/or record for subsequent reproduction and /or broadcast, on radio/television/internet, any performance, without payment. All material will be used for promotional purposes only.  It is the duty of all Teachers/Guardians with members under 18 years of age to ensure that informed consent is sought from young people and their parents/guardians in this regard.

ü  The decision of the Adjudicator is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding their decision.

ü  The decision of the Board of Directors is final in all other matters.

ü  No pre-recorded or electronic support is allowed for this competition.

ü  Ensemble competitions will be held at both  Beginner/Junior  level and Intermediate level.   The spirit of these competitions is to give a platform for an ensemble to gain the experience of performing in public; to hear others perform and to get a critique from the adjudicator that will help the ensemble performances going forward.

ü  In all Ensemble competitions, a conductor is allowed.

ü  Professional Ensembles are not eligible for entry to any of the competitions