Where can I get a Syllabus, Set Pieces and Entry Cards?

What if I miss the closing date?

Must I be there at the time stated on the entry card?

What time will the Class finish?

What is the procedure on the day?

Do I have to engage my own Accompanist?

If I require the Official Accompanist what do I do?

Can I perform the same piece for more than one Class?

Are there are guidelines on own choice pieces?

What if I do not have a copy for the adjudicator?

Can I use photocopies?

Can I have the copy of my piece back?

Can I collect my results at a later date?

I lost my entry card or did not get it.

What if I cannot make the date I have been given?

My class is on another day, can I just come along?

Must I get the Trophy engraved?

When do I return a Trophy?

Can I record or photograph performances?

Is there an admission fee?

Can I bring my younger siblings to support me?

What should I wear?

Are there any changing facilities?

Where is the nearest car parking facilities?

Are refreshments available?

Where can I get a Syllabus, Set Pieces and Entry Cards?

The Syllabus is published every September and available from the Feis Office and leading Music Shops in Cork.  The Syllabus can be downloaded from this website.  Vocal and Music pieces are available from local shops.  For poems contact the Feis Office.  Entry Cards can be collected from the Feis Office or downloaded and photocopied.

What if I miss the closing date?

Contact the Feis Office immediately.

Must I be there at the time stated on the entry card?

Yes.  Classes start on time and absentees can shorten the session, so it is always a chance estimating individual performance times.

What time will the class finish?

On the day staff can give an approximation, depending on the number of performers who check-in.  Consult the Programme on this website for your own particular date to check the time for the Class following yours.

What is the procedure on the day?

Performers should arrive in plenty of time to complete the check-in procedures.  Each performer must register with the box office first and hand over copies of own choice pieces for the Adjudicators’ use.  Do not hand over your own pieces if you require them for your performance. Copies for the Official Accompanist must be given directly to the Accompanist.  

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Do I have to engage my own accompanist?

Performers may be assisted by their own accompanist in all classes except for Junior Singing.  Most Classes have an Official Accompanist assigned, though classes where the performer must engage their own accompanist are clearly stated in the Syllabus. 

If I require the Official Accompanist what do I do?

Details of assigned Official Accompanists are returned with entry cards.  Final date for contacting the Accompanist is included with this notice.  Accompanists are not required to assist if contact is made after this date.  Practice sessions can be arranged with the Accompanist at their individual rates.

Can I perform the same piece for more than one Class?

Performers may not present the same piece or pieces for more than one Class. 

Are there are guidelines on own choice pieces?

Performance pieces must be within the time limit set for the particular class.  All own choice pieces must be suitable and appropriate for performance before a mixed audience, which may include young children.

What if I do not have a copy for the Adjudicator?

Only copies of own choice programmes are required.  Performers may still participate without copies, but it will somewhat limit the adjudicators report and they may deduct marks.

Can I use photocopies?

Photocopies may be presented for use by the adjudicator but they will be retained and destroyed by the Feis after the Class.  Participants and Accompanists must not perform from photocopies.

Can I have the copy of my piece back?

Original copies will be returned to the performer after the class while photocopies will be retained and destroyed.

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Can I collect my results at a later date?

Adjudicator reports can be collected up to the end of the Festival.

I lost my entry card or did not get it.

There is no problem regarding lost entry cards that have been registered with the Feis Office, just arrive on the date and time originally given.  If you did not get your entry card, check if your teacher received it.  If not, contact the Feis Office immediately.

What if I cannot make the date I have been given?

Please notify the Feis Office if you cannot attend on the date you have been given.  If there is another session of that class and an available space then the Feis will accommodate.  However this is not guaranteed and can only be given if there is a free space.  If you can arrange a swap with another performer please confirm it with the Feis Office to finalize the arrangement.

My class is on another day, can I just come along?

No.  Check with the Feis Office first to ensure that there is an available space and you can be accommodated.

Must I get the Trophy engraved?

Performers may have the Trophy engraved at their own expense but this must be in accordance with the style and completed before the date to return the trophy.

When do I return a Trophy?

On or before the Closing Date for the next Feis.  If Trophies are returned by the Closing Date the Performer can claim a free entry to the next Feis.  There are some restrictions on this concession. 

Can I record or photograph performances?

Use of any form of audio or visual recording is strictly prohibited due to copyright and child protection.  Parents may take photographs of their own children on stage immediately after the Class, time permitting.

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Is there an admission fee?

There is an Audience admission fee of €4.00 per person.  Concessions and Season Tickets are available from the Box Office.

Can I bring my younger siblings to support me?

All members of your family are welcome.  Please remember that there are other Performers in your session and it is imperative that there is no noise or distraction.  Buggies are not permitted in the Auditorium

What should I wear?

All performers and their accompanists are required to dress appropriately for performance before an audience.  School uniforms may be worn but it is not a requirement in solo performances.

Are there any changing facilities?

Changing facilities are not available at the Father Mathew Hall.  Performers requiring costume should arrive dressed.

Where is the nearest car parking facilities?

Cork city is a disc parking zone varying between one and two hours on the street.  There are high rise parking facilities on the Grand Parade, Parnell Place, Anglesea Street and Paul Street. 

Are refreshments available?

Tea, coffee, water and snacks are available for purchase in the Green Room during the break.

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