17th International Music Festival FIBM Malgrat De Mar - Barcelona, Spain

from 3rd to 9th October 2016 RULES 1. - GENERAL INTRODUCTION ��The music groups taking part on the Festival have to be of amateur category. ��It is an essential requirement to spend your stay in the tourist establishments in Malgrat de Mar. ��All those interested should directly contact the organisation at the telephone +39 095 7278224 or Fax+39 095 7278224 or e-mail euroart@interfree.it. ��The groups taking part in the competition should be registered at the Federation or Association of Bands, Marching Bands, Majorettes or Folk Groups of their own countries. ��The groups must send their inscription as soon as possible and before the 31/07/2016. You can get the form from the web www.euroartproduction.it on the section Festivals. All the interested groups have to wait for the confirmation that they have been accepted by the Organisation. When you have the confirmation you will pay the inscription: 10€ per participant. ��The Organisation will let know to all the groups taking part in the competition, with sufficient time, the timetable and the schedules for the competition, to be able to book their hotels. ��The order in which the group will take part in the competition, will be decided by the organization depending on practical and logistical criteria. ��All the groups taking part in this Festival do accept these basic rules. ��The Organisation of the Music Festival of Malgrat de Mar reserves the right to carry out any modifications which they seem necessary due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please Note: 1) This regulation only applies to concert bands, marching show bands, Folk Groups, and majorettes who want to participate in the competition.

2) The festival is also open to non-competing groups. The regulation applies to groups who want to take part in the competition. All other groups that do not want to take part in the competition, are not required to follow it, but they are required to follow the program of activities. ��You need to fill in a deposit slip with all the group details. The form is on the website www.euroartproduction.it on the section Festivals. ��Send a technical description of the group with the following information: 1. Name of the group 2. Name of the conductor 3. How many group members make up the group 4. Curriculum vitae of the group (year of establishment, most recent festivals) 5. A recent photo of the group 6. Let us know if the group has any link where the Organisation can check its performances. ��All groups must fill in a sheet their bank details. You have to give the sheet to the organization the first day that you arrive at Malgrat de Mar (to pay the price in case you win any). ��All groups will get the norms, rules and the detailed program. 3. - CATEGORIES AND DATES CONCERT BANDS CATEGORY 03/10/16 – 9/10/16 The maximum time duration in this category during the competition day can be between 15 and 20 minutes. All bands have a maximum of 30 minutes on the stage and this includes: set-up, performance and removal of all instruments. The competition place will be in a closed hall.

Each group should perform a minimum of 3 selections. These selections remain “own choice” of the director, however there is a selection of music, based upon style, that the judges would appreciate to hear: Each group should perform a March (or Polka) or another type of selection typical of the nationality of the band performing, which is simply in one time signature and is not a multi movement or extended work.

Each group will perform “at least” 2 more contrasting selections for Concert Band. These selections would be selected from the “serious band repertoire” of the country and/or band literature in general. ��One selection should be lyrical in nature, “singing in style”. ��The other selection should be a “contrast to the first” and could be “very rhythmic”. The performance of “pop tunes” or selections that feature exclusively a “certain soloist, section, or vocalists are discouraged”. ��The most suitable selection of repertoire will be that which shows the major aspects of the entire band and all sections.

��The use of a soloist for a short section of a selection is also good.

��Six copies of the scores have to be handed to the Organization on the first day of your arrival at Malgrat de Mar . One of them will be kept at the Historical Festival Archives and the rest will be handed to the members of the Jury. The jury members may wish to make comments directly on the scores. In this case the scores will be returned to the groups signed by the jury members making the comments.

Each score should have a technical presentation and the following information: ��Name of the group ��Name of the conductor ��Name of the piece ��Composer ��Editor and date of the publication ��When a group is in starting position within the performance area ready to begin, their conductor/drum major should salute the Jury President with an acoustic or visual signal. ��The time of performance begins with the first sound after the Jury Presidents commands the beginning of the performance. ��When the performance is finished, the Drum Major will have to salute the Jury President again to signal the end of the performance.

��On score of 100 points: • Tone and Intonation 20 points

��Beauty, blend, control, chords, melodies • Technique 20 points

��Articulation, facility, precision, rhythm • Balance 20 points

��Ensemble, sectional • Interpretation 20 points

��Expression, phrasing, style, tempo • Musical effect & other factors 20 points

��Artistry, fluency, choice of music, ��instrumentation, discipline, appearance SHOW MARCHING BAND CATEGORY 03/10/16 – 9/10/16 ��The performance time duration in this category during the competition day must be between 9 and 13 minutes. Entry and exit are not judged. The time keeping starts when the first music notes sound or the first movements are made after the speaker has given the “start the show”- sign. Total time on the field must not exceed 20 minutes (this includes: setup+ take down). Bands should only play music when entering or exiting the field if it is part of the show (simple drum taps are allowed).

The band must indicate to the festival organization in advance when their show will begin (example: show begins upon entrance OR show begins in centre). ��The competition place will be the “Camp municipal d’Esports” and sizes are the sizes of a football green area. ��Participants may use their own field markers and are responsible to place and remove them within the same permitted field time allotted to all performing ensembles. ��When a group is in starting position within the performance area ready to begin, their conductor/drum major should salute the Jury President with an acoustic or visual signal. ��Time keeping stops when the drum major has given a clear sign that the adjudicated part of the show has ended. On score of 100 points:

• Show design and drill: 20 points • o Interpretation, music to drill: 20 points • Musical aspects, balance, tuning, … : 20 points • Structure and effects: 20 points • Knowledge and sensibility: 20 points

MAJORETTES 03/10/16 – 9/10/16 For the celebration of FIBM 2016 in the category of majorettes, the technical regulation of the performances has been provided by NBTA-Europe (see Annex Majorettes 2016). The groups registered in the competition have to perform obligatory two exercises: One in the “Parade Corps” category and another in the “Exhibition Parade Corps with accessories” category. The groups, who wish it, can perform a third exercise in the category Twirling “Team Dance”. This performance gives not points for the competition. The best performance in this optional category will get a trophy with non-monetary contribution. The competition place will be the indoor. FOLK DANCE GROUPS 03/10/16 – 3/9/16 The Folk dance groups must perform at least two different traditional dances of its own country or region. Live Music will be highly valued. Maximum performance time: 15 minutes The competition place will be the indoor. 4 THE JURY . – THE JURY ��The executive Director of the World Association of marching Show Bands and Life Member of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles has been chosen by the Malgrat de Mar Festival Organizing committee to choose candidates in order to form an internationally acknowledged jury panel for the concert band and Marching Show Band section of the Malgrat de Mar music Festival. ��National Baton Twirling Association - España has been chosen by the Malgrat Festival Organizing committee to choose candidates in order to form an internationally acknowledged jury panel for the Majorettes section of the Malgrat de Mar Music Festival.

��The Malgrat Festival Organizing committee will choose an specific jury for the category of Folk Dance groups. ��The curriculum of each judge will be available for anyone who wishes to consult them. ��The jury panel members assigned are people with extensive musical and artistic knowledge in their areas of expertise and have been recognized in Spain and abroad as able to undertake their role as a jury. ��During the competition, the jury will be away from the public, from the group directors and the groups and will be seated on a high stand. VALORATION ��Jury members will be completely objective and technical in their assessment of the performance of each participating group. ��The evaluation criteria of the jury is free, but it will take into account all that is stated in the rules and evaluation criteria listed in the “jury Evaluation Form” applicable in each category. ��During the prizes ceremony all the groups will receive a closed envelope with copies of the signed jury evaluation form with their commentaries. ��The quality of the performance of individual groups will be rated by a private summary of the jury. This will be the determining factor of the groups’ evaluation. Each summary will include marks and any relevant commentaries. PRIZES ��The economic prizes of the winners in each group categories and the trophies will be given out by the organization and the jury members of each category. ��The monetary awards are subject to the relevant income tax withholding. ��The organization can cancel a category, if there is no enough groups in it to compete. The second and the third prize of each category will be given if there is a minimum of 5 participant groups. ��CONCERT BAND 1º. Prize : 2.500,00 € 2º. Prize : 1.750,00 € 3º. Prize : 1.000,00 € ��MARCHING SHOW BAND 1º. Prize : 2.500,00 € 2º. Prize : 1.750,00 € 3º. Prize : 1.000,00 € ��MAJORETTES 1º. Prize : 2.500,00 € 2º. Prize : 1.750,00 € 3º. Prize : 1.000,00 €

��FOLK DANCE GROUPS 1º. Prize : 750,00 € 2º. Prize : 500,00 € 3º. Prize : 250,00 €

��AUDIENCE AWARD This award is given by vote of the audience in the competition. This award has not an economic value. The winner group of this award will receive a trophy from the Festival Organization and it is open for each category: Concert Bands, Marching Bands, Majorettes and Folk Dance Groups.

TECHNICAL RULES FOR ALL THE CATEGORIES ��Only the performing groups, drum major/director and the organization staff can be on the performance area when any performance is taking place. ��During the competition: A member of the Jury will be timing the performances The maximum execution time for each group is provided in each of the categories The performance time will not take into account the time the group takes to enter and to leave the performance area. ��A group may be penalized for its inadequate behaviour throughout the contest. In extremes cases, the group may be disqualified and expelled from the competition. ��The use of instruments with amplifiers will be allowed if they are included in the performance score. ��Any group that should require additional electricity should let the organization know at the time of the registration. However all group must not exceed the maximum time allowed to be “on stage” or “on the field”. GENERAL INFORMATION The Organization will have to arrange all the publicity of the Competition and prepare the hall where Competition will be held, supplying any tables, chairs, writing material for the judges, water for the judges, megaphone, presenter, etc. It also will be necessary to acquire the permits and necessary infrastructure from the local Town Hall in order to hold the Competition with all the permits required. (It is necessary to have an insurance cover for Civil Responsibility in the case of any damages to property). No entrance fee will be charged to watch the performances. Places for authorities and the organizers’ special guests will be reserved. A place is put aside for the trophies. At the end of the Championship, the winning group in each category can play a farewell performance. The organizers reserve the right to use the pictures of the festival by promoting the festival grounds. In the event that the participating groups disagree, you must communicate so in writing to the organization Each group is responsible for airfare/transportation to Spain. (The nearest airports are Barcelona and Girona). The participation fee at the festival is € 10 for each participant, for groups participating in the competition, and for groups who perform out of competition.

Accommodation prices

• 3 Stars Hotel €. 31,50 per day and per person in full board, double room, bottled drinks excluded. • 4 Star Hotel €. 33,00 per day and per person, full board, double room, bottled drinks excluded. • For extra persons, who do not take part in the Festival (not players), supplement €. 5 per person per day. • 3rd and 4th person: 15% discount. • Children from 2 to 12 years, 3 and 4 people in the family: 50% discount. • Single room supplement: €. 12 per day and per person. • stay 1 to 3 nights: €. 4 supplement per person and per day. Accommodation Conditions The organization provides the following hotels in Malgrat de Mar at your disposal: • 4 Star Hotels Hotel Tropic-Park • 3 Star Hotels Hotel Amaraigua, Aquahotel Bellaplaya, Hotel Cartago Nova, Luna Park Hotel, Hotel Maripins, Monteplaya Hotel, Hotel Papi, Hotel Reymar Reymar Playa Hotel, Hotel Rosa Nautica, Sorra d'Or Beach Club, Hotel Sorra Daurada.

PROGRAM OF THE FESTIVAL (UNOFFICIAL)

Monday, 3/10/2016 Arrival of groups and free day Tuesday, 4/10/2016 Arrival of the groups, free day / possible performance or optional excursion. Wednesday, 5/10/2016 morning: free and possibility of optional excursion. Afternoon: concert / performance in one of the schools of Malgrat. Thursday, 6/10/2016 morning: concert / performance in one of the squares in Malgrat. Afternoon: Free or optional excursion. Afternoon: rehearsal for the Folk group in competition (Sport hall). Friday, 7/10/2016 Morning: free /optional excursion. The Marching Band will have rehearsals at the stadium, the concert bands and majorettes to the sport hall. Afternoon: the parade will start through the main streets of Malgrat de Mar and exhibition to Parc Campassol. Evening: Competition for Folk groups (Sport Hall). Saturday, 8/10/2016 Morning: H. 10:00 Majorettes competition at the Sport hall . H.12:00 Marching Band competition at the football stadium. Afternoon: H. 16:00 Concert Bands Competition at the Sport hall. Groups that do not participate in the competition will have the day off. Sunday, 9/10/2016 Morning: H. 12:00am Awards Ceremony, with final performance of all groups, at the Parc Francesc Macia. The hours and days of exhibitions and outings are provisional approximate. The program can be modified at the times, places for exhibitions and excursions, for organizational purposes . We will be handing out the finalised definitive program 10 days before the event from the Spanish organisation. Note: There is the possibility for those who would like to have a longer permanence than that of the festival. If you want, you can arrive one or more days before and leave one or more days after. All those groups interested to do the booking directly with Euroart, can contact us at tel/fax +39 095 7278224 or mobile +39 3939273425 or e-mail: euroart@interfree.it skype contact: gabrielegrimaldi

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