Instrumental: Solo Competitions

(Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Accordion Instruments)

Entry Procedure:

• The closing date for applications is 31^st March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Validity of an entry is the responsibility of the entrant.
• Entry fees must accompany each application form.
• A separate entry form must be completed for each competition.
• AGE QUALIFICATION: The date for age qualification for the Solo Instrumental competition coincides with the closing date for entries i.e. 31^st March 2026. Example: If a participant’s 12^th birthday falls on or before the 31st March, this participant must enter the competition for the next age category. If the participants 12^th birthday falls after the 31st March, then this qualifies as under 12
• First prize winners in the solo instrumental competitions are not eligible to compete in the same age group in subsequent years. (Competitors should move up an age category).
• These competitions are open to amateurs only.
• In the event of insufficient entries, the Board of Directors of Navan Choral & instrumental Festival reserves the right to cancel that competition.

Repertoire:

• Appropriate music representation to be presented to the Adjudicator.
• No pre-recorded or electronic support is allowed for this competition.
• Competitors are advised to comply with copyright guidelines. The Board of Directors will not accept responsibility for any action taken later.
• An Accompanist is available to accompany competitors in the solo instrumental competitions. Please request this clearly on the entry form and forward one copy of music scores when sending in the application form. There is an extra fee for the Accompanist.
• The decision of the Adjudicator is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding their decision.

General

• Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of all rules and regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• The decision of the Board of Directors is final in all other matters.
• Competitors will be informed through the website of the time and venue for the various competition.