Rules

• Consult the Eligible Baroque and Classical Composers List if your track requires a piece from these eras
• Transcriptions are not allowed for solo keyboard performances
• Published compositions that reference/arrange Folk songs/Spirituals are allowed
• Compositions must be at least 16 measures long, excluding repeats
  • Two or more pieces that are less than 16 measures, but by the same composer, may be grouped as a suite to meet this requirement.
• Piano: All other arrangements are not allowed:
  • Simplified standard repertoire is considered an arrangement and is not
    allowed
  • Hymn arrangements are not allowed (except for organ)
• Original manuscripts with no composer (“Anonymous”) are allowed
• Students may perform one or more movements from Suites and Sonatas/Sonatinas
• Students may perform any selection of variations from Theme and Variation sets
• Students may perform either the Prelude or Fugue of a set, or both
• For all repertoire, make sure the correct option is selected when registering Minuet and Trio compositions must be performed in their entirety
• Vocal/Instrumental/Ensemble: Arrangements are allowed
• Musical Theater works are not allowed (except for Vocal tracks)
• Student compositions are not allowed
• Only published music is allowed
• Exceptions are for unpublished works by a composer whose other works are published; permission must be obtained by your District Chair before the application due date
• Number all measures of each piece that will be performed
• Changes to repertoire can be made only up until the application due date
• If legally downloaded music is used, it must be accompanied by this “Copyright Representation and Indemnification Agreement Form”
  • Questions about copyright law? Click here.

Disqualification

• Students whose repertoire does not follow the rules will be disqualified
  • Disqualified students will still be allowed to play for comments, but no points
• If you have any questions about whether a piece can be used or not, contact your District Chair at least six weeks before the application due date
  • The decision of the District Auditions Chair is final in any disputes over repertoire
  • For some examples of piano pieces that are not allowed, with explanation, click here

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