• From Opera Nights (ed Ricordi): Mozart Non Piu Andria
• Or
• From 30 Pezzi Celebri Album No.2 (ed Ricordi): Handel Largo

• Vossen Ohne Bedenken (ed. Frolich)
• Or
• Beltrami La Mazurka di Migliavacca (ed. Beerben).
• Open Age Volpi Fileuse (ed. Farfisa or Beerben)
• Or
• Lee Poruschka Fantasie (ed. Harmonia)

• From Progressive Method for Free Bass Accordion Vol.1 (ed. Borgstrom): Dvorak Largo
• Or
• Brahms Lullaby

• Borgstrom Dance of the Dwarfs (ed. Borg Music)
• Or
• Mergel Quest (ed. Waterloo)

• Krebs Toccata in E flat (ed. C.A.S.C.)
• Mozart Andantino K.236 (any ed.)

• Scarlatti Sonata in G minor K347,L126 (any ed.)
• Bentzon In the Zoo (Hohner)

• Bach Sarabande from English Suite No.4 (any ed.)
• Or
• Lundquist Any two from Botany Play (Waterloo)

• Bach Prelude and Fugue in D minor Book 2 (any ed.)
• Or
• Derbenko Night express

• Lorentzen, Bent Tears (ed. Samfundet)
• Or
• Derbenko Elegy

Rules and Regulation for the 34th International Festival, 2005
1. General:
a. These competitions will be under the auspices of the Federal Festival Committee of the ASA and be open to all, with the exception of the adjudicators engaged at this festival.
b. The rules and regulations as set out by the ASA Festival Committee shall be binding on all competitors..

2. Entries:
a. Entries will close on the date given on the entry form.
b. Entries received after the closing date will incur an extra 50% fee per item. Late entrie will be accepted until the date specified by the Festival Committee. (Refer to entry form).
c. No entry will be validated unless same is accompanied by full entry fees. Entries to be remitted by Cash, Postal Note/Money Order or Cheque payable in Australian Dollars.
d. Competitors are not entitled to any refund of entry fee (s).
e. All competitors must forward their name and asress on the appropriate form when entering.
f. In all categories competitors must state on the entry form the title and where known, the composer and arranger of the piece to be performed. Alterations will be accepted in writing until the date stated by the Festival Committee (generally 3 weeks prior to the festival). Competitors changing their selections after this date will be subject to disqualification.
g. A competitor may enter a particular SOLO category only once. A competitor may enter various DUET, BAND, ENSEMBLE categories et. More than once, but with different partners.
h. All categories will be own choice categories plus Test Piece where stated.
i. Age will be calculated as per age clarification on competition entry forms. Date of birth must be stated on the entry form where an age limit applies. Proof of age may be required.
j. The same piece may not be played in different categories by the same competitor.
k. A competitor may not perform his/her winning piece from the previous year in the same category the following year.
l. The committee reserves the right to cancel any category if insufficient entries have been received.
m. The Committee reserves the right to refuse entry.
n. Electronic equipment is only permitted in the Band, Orchestra, Pop/Jazz and Traditional/Folk categories but should not constitute a major portion of the group.
o. Acoustic, percussion and Rhythm instruments are permitted in Ensemble, Band, Orchestra and Traditional/Folk categories but should not constitute a major portion of the group.
p. Entry fee for non ASA members shall be double the specified entry fee.

3. Adjudicators/Music/Assistance:
a. The adjudicators decision in any matter pertaining to the relevant category SHALL BE FINAL and no discussion shall be entered into.
b. Communication with Adjudicators, either by competitors, teachers or other interested parties whilst a category is in progress is strictly prohibited. The Committee reserves the right to disqualify a competitor for any breach of this rule.
c. Adjudicators may use their discretion in withholding or redirecting any prize.
d. One copy of music for the adjudication must be provided on the day of the competitions prior to the relevant category . For the Australasian Championship and the Australian National Championship 5 COPIES will be required by the adjucicators. All copies should be clear and readable.
e. No prompting or assistance, other than page turning may be rendered during the performances except by the Adjudicators.

4. Photographic and Recording Equipment:
a. The use of audio recorders, video recorders and other cameras is only allowed with the express approval of the festival committee. Applications must be received twenty four hours prior to the category. Under no circumstance will flash or video lighting be permitted.

5. Committee/Responsibilities/Copyright:
a. The ASA does not encourage the photocopying of music and therefore all responsibilities for adherence to copoyright law rests with the person(s) doing/authorising the copying.
b. Performers using sheet music subject to copyright in their performance3 must use original copies. However for the purpose of adjudication a photocopy of the original marked "not for return" is acceptable.
c. The ASA, the directors of the ASA and all committee members hereby give notice that they accept no responsibility for loss or injury caused to or incurred by members/participants/public in attendance at National Festivals, in transit to or from the venue, or engaged in any activity whatsoever or during or in respect of the Festival. If th e participant is under eighteen years of age, the participant's parents or guardian, having read and understood the conditions under which the invitation/offer for the Festival attendance is made, hereby agree that they will abide by the conditions. Nothing in the above is intended to breach any legislation.
d. The ASA and Festival Committee takes NO RESPONSIBILITY for insuring individuals and members of all ensembles against loss of property. Personal injury and damage arising out of entry in the competitions. The Festival Committee requires all competitors or teachers to take responsibility for insuring participants against personal injury or loss arising out of entry in the competitions.
e. The decision of the committee in all questions and disputes arising out of or not provided for by these conditions shall be final. All entries are received subject to this proviso and shall not be subject to any appeal at law.
f. The committee reserves the right to record, broadcast, telecast or videotape any item or category of the competition.

6. Evaluation/Adjudication:
a. Evaluation or adjudication will be provided to competitors for each performance and will be discussed with competitorsat the conclusion of each category. Prize winners will be announced at the prize winners presentation dinner. Australian National Championship Competitors will receive a summary of the Adjudication Panel reports at the conclusion of the Festival.
b. The Committee shall not be responsible for music/adjudication papers left in the auditorium by competitors.

7. Order of Competing:
a. Competitors must compete in the order in which their name appears in the official Programme. If they are not present when called upon, competitors risk disqualification.
b. The Committee reserves the right to alter the programme.

8. Protests:
a. Protests may be made in writing to the Festival Committee within ONE HOUR of the results of the relevant category of the competition. A nominal fee of $10.00 should accompany the protest, which will be refunded if the protest is deemed relevant and significant and forfeited if the protest is deemed frivolous.

9. Perpetual Trophies:
a. These trophies may be held by the winner(s) but must be returned to the ASA Festival Committee one month prior to the next Annual Festival. Holders of Perpetual Trophies will be held responsible for the engraving, safe custody and return of the trophies at their own expense.
b. The Perpetual Trophies form part of the history of the Accordion Society of Australis and each one is unique in it's design ad legend. A thought to ponder while you are the custodian.

10. Withdrawals:
Competitors are asked to NOTIFY the Festival Committee of their intention of non appearance at least two hours before the category is due to commence.

11. Memorisation:
Performance by memory is optional in all categories with the exception of the following:
a. Australasian Championship

• Test Piece
• Own Choice
• One piece to be played by memory.