INTERSCHOOLS MUSIC FESTIVAL

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COMPETITIONS

Choral

Competition 1
Unison or 2 part Primary Choirs (Taney School Cup)

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Primary School.
  2. No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.
  3. There is a maximum number of 60 singers per ensemble in this competition
  4. All choirs must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment.
  6. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  7. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 2

2 Part choirs 1st – 3rd Years only (Epworth Cup)

Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School and within 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year, except where there is a Preparatory class within the secondary school.

No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.

All choirs must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.

Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment.

A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.

Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.

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Competition 3
3 Part Choirs SSA (Rathdown Cup)

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School except where there is a Preparatory class within the secondary school.
  2. No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.
  3. All choirs must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment.
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 4
3 Part Choirs SAB (David Wilson Cup)

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School except where there is a Preparatory class within the secondary school.
  2. No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.
  3. All choirs must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment.
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 5
3 or 4 Part Boys Choirs (Frank Hughes Cup)

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School except where there is a Preparatory class within the secondary school.
  2. No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.
  3. All choirs must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment.
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 6
4 Part Girls Choirs (William G. Kirkpatrick Cup)

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School.
  2. No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.
  3. All choirs must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment.
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 7
Unaccompanied Vocal Ensemble (Marathon Cup)

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School.
  2. No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.
  3. This competition must be performed without a conductor.
  4. There is a maximum number of 20 singers per ensemble in this competition.
  5. All choirs must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  6. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment.
  7. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  8. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 8
4 Part Choirs SATB (William J. Watson Cup)

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School.
  2. No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.
  3. All choirs must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment.
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 24
Primary School Orchestras

  1. This competition is for Primary schools only.
  2. No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.
  3. All instruments, including piano accompaniment, must be played by students only.
  4. Primary Orchestras may perform either ONE piece or TWO short contrasting pieces not exceeding 5 minutes in total. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  5. Orchestral Competitions are for instruments only. Singers are not allowed.
  6. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  7. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 25
Secondary Level Classical Chamber Orchestra

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School
  2. A performer may participate in only TWO orchestras within this competition.
  3. All orchestras must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. This competition must be performed without a conductor.
  5. There is a maximum number of 20 members for each chamber orchestra in this competition.
  6. Orchestral Competitions are for instruments only. Singers are not allowed.
  7. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  8. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 26
Secondary Level Orchestra

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School.
  2. No competitor may enter more than once in this competition.
  3. All instruments, including piano accompaniment, must be played by students only.
  4. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  5. Orchestral Competitions are for instruments only. Singers are not allowed.
  6. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  7. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 27
Secondary Level Orchestral Band

  1. Competitors in this competition must be attending Secondary School
  2. A performer may participate in only TWO orchestras within this competition.
  3. All orchestral bands must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. This competition is aimed for Jazz bands and Concert bands.
  5. This competition is instrumental only. No vocalists may take part.
  6. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  7. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 19
Piano Solo U14

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. Cut-off date for under-age competitions is 1st March. Under 14 does not mean 14 and under. If you are already 14 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an ‘under 14’ competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 20
Piano Solo U16

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. Cut-off date for under-age competitions is 1st March. Under 16 does not mean 16 and under. If you are already 16 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an Under 16 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 21
Piano Solo O16

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The age cut-off date for this competition is 1st March. Performers should be 16 years or over on this date.
  3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 22
Piano Duet U15

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The age cut-off date for this competition is 1st March. U15 does not mean 15 and under. If you are already 15 on the 1st March, you are not eligible for an U15 competition and must choose the next age category up. 
  3. If competitors in the duet group are not the same age, they must enter the age category of the older competitor. i.e. if, on the 1st March, one competitor is 16 and the other is 14, the duet group must enter the O15 age group, and are not eligible for the U15 age group.
  4. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 23
Piano Duet O15

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The age cut-off date for this competition is 1st March. Performers should be 15 years or over on this date.
  3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 11
Wind U16

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
    2. Cut-off date for under-age competitions is 1st March. Under 16 does not mean 16 and under. If you are already 16 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an under 16 competition and must choose the next age category up.
    3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning. 
    4.A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
    5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
    6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
    7. The following instruments may be played in this competition: Flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, oboe or bassoon.
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Competition 12
Wind O16

1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March. Performers should be 16 years or over on this date.
3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning. 
4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
7. The following instruments may be played in this competition: Flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, oboe or bassoon.

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Competition 46
Brass U16

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 16 does not mean 16 and under. If you are already 16 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U16 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day).Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
  7. The following instruments may be played in this competition: Trumpet/cornet, trombone, french horn or tuba.
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Competition 47
Brass O16

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school. 
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Performers should be 16 years and over on this date.
  3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and acomplete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
  7. The following instruments may be played in this competition: Trumpet/cornet, trombone, french horn or tuba.
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Competition 39

Classical Acoustic Guitar U15

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. Cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 15 does not mean 15 and under.  If you are already 15 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U15 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3.  All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.  The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so
  5. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 40

Classical Acoustic Guitar O15

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. Cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Performers should be 15 years or over on this date.
  3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.  The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.

Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee.

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Competition 41

Rock Guitar U15

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. Cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 15 does not mean 15 and under.  If you are already 15 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U15 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3.  Competitors may play acoustic or electric guitar. 
  4. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.  The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  6. Pre-recorded backing may be used as a means of accompaniment in this competition only.
  7. Solo electric guitar players must bring their own amplifiers.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 42

Rock Guitar O15

  1. All Competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. Cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Performers should be 15 years or over on this date.
  3. Competitors may play acoustic or electric guitar. 
  4. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.  The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  6. Pre-recorded backing may be used as a means of accompaniment in this competition only.
  7. Solo electric guitar players must bring their own amplifiers.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 43
Strings U14

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  e.g. ‘U14’ does not mean 14 and under, i.e. if you are already 14 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an ‘U14’ competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. Each performer must play ONE piece which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.  
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
  7. The following orchestral instruments may be played in this competition: violin, viola, cello, double bass and harp.
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Competition 44
Strings U16

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  e.g. ‘U16’ does not mean 16 and under, i.e. if you are already 16 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an ‘U16’ competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. Each performer must play ONE piece which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors. 
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
  7. The following orchestral instruments may be played in this competition: violin, viola, cello, double bass and harp.
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Competition 45
Strings O16

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March. Performers should be 16 years or over on this date.
  3. Each performer must play ONE piece which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.
  6. Entries must be submitted through our online application system, along with the fee.
  7. The following orchestral instruments may be played in this competition: violin, viola, cello, double bass and harp.
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Competition 49 

Drum Kit U15 

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school. 
  2. Cut-off date for under-age competitions is 1st March. Under 15 does not mean 15 and under. If you are already 15 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an under 15 competition and must choose the next age category up. 
  3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator. 
  4. Pre-recorded backing  may be used as a means of accompaniment in this competition only.
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so. 
  6. Entries must be submitted through the festival online application system, along with the fee. 
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Competition 50 

Drum Kit O15 

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school. 
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March. Performers should be 15 years or over on this date. 
  3. Each competitor must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator. 
  4. Percussion competitions may include the classical drum kit.   
  5. Pre-recorded backing may be used as a means of accompaniment in this competition only. 
  6. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so. 
  7. Entries must be submitted through the festival online application system, along with the fee 
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  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school. 
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 15 does not mean 15 and under. If you are already 15 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U15 competition and must choose the next age category up
  3. Each group must play ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.  The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning. 
  4. Competitors in ensemble competitions need not be members of the same school. 
  5. A performer may participate in only ONE chamber group within the competition. 
  6. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  7. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee. 
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  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school. 
  1. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Performers should be 15 years or over on this date. 
  2. Each group must play ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.  The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning. 
  1. Competitors in ensemble competitions need not be members of the same school. 
  2. A performer may participate in only ONE chamber group within the competition. 
  3. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  4. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee. 
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Competition 27 

Solo Singing Classical U14

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 14 does not mean 14 and under. If you are already 14 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U14 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. Each competitor must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  6. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  7. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 28

Solo Singing Classical U16

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 16 does not mean 16 and under.If you are already 16 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U16 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. Each competitor must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  6. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  7. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 29

Solo Singing Classical U17

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 17 does not mean 17 and under. If you are already 17 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U17 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. Each competitor must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  6. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  7. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 30

Solo Singing Classical O17

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Performers should be 17 years or over on this date.
  3. Each competitor must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  6. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  7. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 31

Solo Singing Popular U14

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 14 does not mean 14 and under. 
  3. If you are already 14 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U14 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  4. Each competitor must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  5. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  6. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  7. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  8. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  9. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 32

Solo Singing Popular U16

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 16 does not mean 16 and under.  If you are already 16 on 1st March 2015, you are not eligible for an U16 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. Each competitor must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  6. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  7. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 33

Solo Singing Popular U17

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 17  does not mean 17 and under. If you are already 17 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U17 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. Each competitor must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  6. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  7. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 34

Solo Singing Popular O17

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Performers should be 17 years or over on this date.
  3. Each competitor must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  6. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  7. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 35

Vocal Duet U15

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 15 does not mean 15 and under. If you are already 15 on 1st March 2015, you are not eligible for an U15 competition and must choose the next age category up.
  3. Each pair must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  4. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  5. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  6. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  7. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  8. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 36

Vocal Duet O15

    1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
    2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Performers should be 15 years or over on this date.
  • Each pair must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.   The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.  
  1. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  2. Competitors are asked to provide their own accompanist. If a festival accompanist is required an additional charge of €20 will be applied for each competition and a complete copy of the piano part must be sent to Interschools Music Festival, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 to finalise the booking process.  Pre-recording backing may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. Festival accompanists cannot rehearse in advance with competitors.    
  3. The timing of the Singing Competition Cup Finals will take priority, so in the event of a chosen accompanist not being available; a festival piano accompanist must be used.
  4. If the entries in the Solo Singing Competitions are very large some of the competitions may be run on the Friday afternoon.
  5. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the appropriate fee.
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Competition 53 

Rock Bands U15 

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school. 
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Under 15 does not mean 15 and under. If you are already 15 on 1st March, you are not eligible for an U15 competition and must choose the next age category up. 
  3. The maximum number of players within any band is six. 
  4. Each group must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.  The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning
  5. Competitors in Rock Bands need not be members of the same school. 
  6. A performer may participate in only ONE Rock band within the competition. 
  7. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  8. All equipment (amps, mics, stands & drum kit) will be supplied for the Rock Bands. It is very important to send in the Rock Band requirement form giving details of what equipment you may need. This form is available here (link to form).
  9. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 54 

Rock Bands O15 

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school. 
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Performers should be 15 years or over on this date. 
  3. The maximum number of players within any band is six. 
  4. Each group must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.  The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning
  5. Competitors in Rock Bands need not be members of the same school. 
  6. A performer may participate in only ONE Rock band within the competition. 
  7. A copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator in ALL competitions (to be brought along on the day). Competitors’ attention is drawn to the Laws on Copyright which prohibit the unauthorised photocopying of music. The Interschools Music Festival assumes that anybody using photocopies has the permission of the publisher to do so.
  8. All equipment (amps, mics, stands & drum kit) will be supplied for the Rock Bands. It is very important to send in the Rock Band requirement form giving details of what equipment you may need. This form is available here (link to form).
  9. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee. 
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Competition 55 

Traditional Group  

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school. 
  2. There is a maximum number of twelve players within any group. 
  3. Each group must perform a selection of tunes that must not exceed 5 minutes.    The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning. 
  4. Competitors in Traditional Group need not be members of the same school. 
  5. Drum kit is not permitted in a traditional group. 
  6. In the Traditional Group competition, a performer may participate in ONE group only. 
  7. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee. 

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Competition 56 

Own Performed Song-O15 

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school. 
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March.  Performers should be 15 years or over on this date. 
  3. All competitors must perform ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes.  The adjudicator will time all competitors and any performance exceeding 5 minutes will be disqualified from prize winning.The songwriter may have ONE other student performing with them, if they wish. 
  4. A copy of the lyrics must be provided for the adjudicator. 
  5. Pre-recorded backing  may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment. 
  6. Entries must be submitted through the Festival online application system, along with the fee.
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Competition 57 

Own Performed Composition -O15

  1. All competitors must be attending Secondary School, but not necessarily taking music lessons in school.
  2. The cut-off date for this competition is 1st March. Competitors should be 15 years or over on this date.
  3. Each performer must play ONE piece only which must not exceed 5 minutes. The adjudicator may end a performance which exceeds the time limit.
  4. The songwriter may have ONE other student performing with them, if they wish.
  5. A composition note and pre-recording must be provided for the adjudicator; these must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than Friday 21st February. Late submissions will not be accepted.
  6. The composition note should be a short paragraph explaining the inspiration for the composition, as well as the structure of the piece. Sheet music can be provided, but is not required.
  7. Tapes or CDs may NOT be used as a means of accompaniment.
  8. Entries must be submitted using the official entry form, along with the relevant fees.
  9.  
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Fees

All Solo Competitions

€ 15.00

Duets & Groups

€ 25.00

Choirs & Orchestras

€ 40.00

Accompaniment for Singing Competitions

€ 20.00

Accompaniment for Instrumental Competitions

€ 20.00

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