Entry blank must be completed and entry fee paid before participation. A division is closed ½ hour before that division begins.
2.
Committee officials will randomly select numbers for all contestants for order of appearance. Contestant order will be posted approximately ½ hour before the division begins and the contestant must be ready to play when called.
3.
Contestants may play without accompaniment or with a maximum of 2 accompanists.
4.
Contact microphones and amplified instruments are not permitted on stage.
5.
If a string breaks, the contestant will have the option to continue or to stop at that point. If the tune is competed, it will be judged as played. If a contestant stops playing, the contestant will be allowed to begin with that tune and complete the round.
6.
Contestant must play without assistance other than accompaniment.
7.
No sheet music may be displayed while competing.
8.
All scores are cumulative from the preliminary rounds into the finals. Points will be deducted or disqualification may occur for violation of the contest rules.
9.
Any contestant appearing intoxicated on stage may be disqualified from competition.
10.
Any protest must be submitted in writing to the Contest Chair and be signed by not less than 3 contestants involved within 3 hours of the incident being protested.
