Rules and Regulations for String Competition

Online Applications - March 1 - April 30, 2026

 

  1. The string competition is open to any student from Abbotsford, or a student who studies with a teacher in Abbotsford for private lessons, chamber ensemble or orchestra.
  2. String Celebration of Music Competition will take place on Friday, May 29th
  3. Venue: Calvin Presbyterian Church, 33911 Hazelwood Ave, Abbotsford, BC
  4. Adjudicator: TBA
    1. Competition is in 4 categories, Primary (Intro to 2), Junior (3 to 5), Intermediate (6 to 8), Senior (9 to ARCT). Their will be 5 trophies awarded.
      One for each category, and one for best performance of a Canadian work. Trophy winners may be invited to perform at the honours concert TBA
  5. Gold, Silver and Bronze level performances will be eligible for a cash prize. For a “work in progress level” no prize will be awarded.
  6. Students are required to provide their own accompanist.
  7. This festival is for amateurs only. An amateur is a musician who does not derive their living from performing their instrument.
  8. There are no refunds, and no rescheduling is possible.
  9. If you show up late to the festival you forfeit your performance opportunity
  10. There are no “playoffs”.
  11. Repeats should be avoided except in the case of a Minuet and Trio, or exceptional cases.  If you have a question, please check a minimum of a week before the festival with Calvin Dyck at chdyck@shaw.ca
  12. An original copy of the music must be provided to the adjudicator, IMSLP is also acceptable. Photocopies are not allowed.
  13. In all matters of adjudication, the decision of the Adjudicator is final.
  14. If you received a trophy in 2025, please return to Calvin Dyck by April 1st, 2025. chdyck@shaw.ca

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