Utah State Fiddle Contest

PICKERS/HARMONICA PLAYERS DIVISION RULES AND PRIZES

Picker /Harmonica contest rules

1. Pickers/Harmonica players shall choose guitar, mandolin, harmonica or banjo and play by age groups.

2. A round shall consist of two tunes: one fast and one slow. A fast tune is not a slow tune (such as a waltz) played fast. A slow tune is not a fast tune (such as a reel) played slow. Contestants may only play one of the four instruments for each contest category; but may compete in more than one category, maximum of 3 categories including fiddle divisions.

3. A round shall not last more than 3 minutes. If a contestant goes over the time limit, a penalty will be assessed.

4. A contestant may play a tune only once during the contest. No music is to be displayed on stage.

5. Contestants are encouraged to bring an accompanist. Only acoustic instruments will be allowed as accompaniment. A thank you to your accompanist is recommended.

6. If a string breaks, the player will decide whether to continue or to begin again with the tune in which the string broke. Time is suspended during repairs.

7. You DO NOT need to be a member of the UOTF to compete in the Salt Lake Chapter contest. UOTF Members will be charged a reduced entry fee.

Pickers/Harmonica players division prizes Division Age Entry fee 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize

Guitar Junior 0-14 $5/$10 $60 $40 $20 Guitar Adult 15+ $10/$15 $75 $50 $25 Mandolin Junior 0-14 $5/$10 $60 $40 $20 Mandolin Adult 15+ $10/$15 $75 $50 $25 Banjo Junior 0-14 $5/$10 $60 $40 $20 Banjo Adult 15+ $10/$15 $75 $50 $25 Harmonica Open $10/$15 $75 $50 $25 Revised 2016