1. The International Horn Competition of America is open to hornists
of all nationalities. The competition does not discriminate based on
the model of horn, tone color, or choice of performance style/school.
The International Horn Competition of America seeks to support and
promote excellence in horn playing in the preferred style of the
contestant.
2. All contestants will be afforded standard concert etiquette.
Applause will precede and follow all performances, which will be
played in their entirety without interruption.
3. All contestants will be given copies of judge's evaluation sheets.
Non-finalists are given the opportunity to meet with jurors for
consultations.
4. All decisions by the judges are final. The jury may decline to
award prizes. The judges may decline to award first or second
prizes, or name finalists. If a first prize is awarded, the judges may
decline to award a second prize. In the event of a tie, the prize
money will be divided equally.
5. Previous winners of the International Horn Competition of
America are ineligible to compete in the division that they won.
6. Professional contestants must perform standing. University
contestants are encouraged to play standing, but are allowed to sit.
7. Memorization is required in the Professional Division for all Mozart
performances. For all other divisions and rounds memorization is
optional.
8. EACH contestant must provide their own piano scores (originals,
no copies) for the accompanists.
9. Contestants using IHCA accompanists are allowed one rehearsal
and the first round performance. Private (non-IHCA) accompanists
may be used in the first round only, and the contestant must pay the
private accompanist fee. All finalists will use IHCA accompanists at
no additional cost.
10. Judges are not allowed to adjudicate family members. In such
cases, a substitute will judge that family member only.
11. Appropriate attire for men is coat and tie. Appropriate attire for
women is dress or dress pants.
12. The pitch standard for the International Horn Competition of
America is A=440.
13. Contestants will bear all applicable expenses for entering the
competition including, but not limited to, entry fees, meals, lodging,
and transportation.
14. By applying to and participating in the International Horn
Competition of America, contestants grant unconditional permission
for the use of photographs, recordings, and interviews in all media
venues.
15. The jury votes on the basis of one vote per person, secret ballot,
majority rule for all decisions. No discussion precedes voting. Voting
takes place only after everyone has played in each round.
16. Application to the International Horn Competition of America
constitutes acceptance of all rules and regulations.
of all nationalities. The competition does not discriminate based on
the model of horn, tone color, or choice of performance style/school.
The International Horn Competition of America seeks to support and
promote excellence in horn playing in the preferred style of the
contestant.
2. All contestants will be afforded standard concert etiquette.
Applause will precede and follow all performances, which will be
played in their entirety without interruption.
3. All contestants will be given copies of judge's evaluation sheets.
Non-finalists are given the opportunity to meet with jurors for
consultations.
4. All decisions by the judges are final. The jury may decline to
award prizes. The judges may decline to award first or second
prizes, or name finalists. If a first prize is awarded, the judges may
decline to award a second prize. In the event of a tie, the prize
money will be divided equally.
5. Previous winners of the International Horn Competition of
America are ineligible to compete in the division that they won.
6. Professional contestants must perform standing. University
contestants are encouraged to play standing, but are allowed to sit.
7. Memorization is required in the Professional Division for all Mozart
performances. For all other divisions and rounds memorization is
optional.
8. EACH contestant must provide their own piano scores (originals,
no copies) for the accompanists.
9. Contestants using IHCA accompanists are allowed one rehearsal
and the first round performance. Private (non-IHCA) accompanists
may be used in the first round only, and the contestant must pay the
private accompanist fee. All finalists will use IHCA accompanists at
no additional cost.
10. Judges are not allowed to adjudicate family members. In such
cases, a substitute will judge that family member only.
11. Appropriate attire for men is coat and tie. Appropriate attire for
women is dress or dress pants.
12. The pitch standard for the International Horn Competition of
America is A=440.
13. Contestants will bear all applicable expenses for entering the
competition including, but not limited to, entry fees, meals, lodging,
and transportation.
14. By applying to and participating in the International Horn
Competition of America, contestants grant unconditional permission
for the use of photographs, recordings, and interviews in all media
venues.
15. The jury votes on the basis of one vote per person, secret ballot,
majority rule for all decisions. No discussion precedes voting. Voting
takes place only after everyone has played in each round.
16. Application to the International Horn Competition of America
constitutes acceptance of all rules and regulations.
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