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SCHEDULE |
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September 6,
2008 |
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1:00pm |
Register
for Contest |
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1:15pm |
Contest
Begins |
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Winners
declared and Prizes awarded
immediately
following contest. |
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HOW
TO WIN |
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1.) SHOW-UP
on Saturday, Sept 6, 2008 at 1:00pm at the Bean Blossom Blues, Brews
and BBQ in Nashville, Indiana. It is FREE to compete in the Contest;
however, contestants 13 and over must hold either a Full Weekend or a
Saturday Only ticket to the Fest. To register simply let contest
coordinators know your name, telephone number, and the name of the
song that you intend to perform. Please try to register no later than 1:00pm.
2.) BLOW-UP
when you play. Put your heart and
soul into your performance. Judges at the Bean have been instructed
to award many prizes. It's the view of this contest founder, that no
two harmonica players sound alike. The beauty of the instrument is
that each person's sound is unique, and there's something to be
learned and enjoyed and admired in every performance. THERE ARE NO
LOSERS in the Bean Blossom Harmonica Contest. |
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RULES |
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1.)
EVERYONE, Pro or Amatuer, is allowed to compete in this contest. The
only entry requirement is that contestants must be able to play at
least one recognizable melody on a harmonica. It can be either style
of harmonica - diatonic or chromatic, and ANY tuning like minor or tremolo. |
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RULES
(cont) |
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2.)
Each contestant will have 5 minutes in which to perform at least one
recognizable melody along with whatever else the contestant feels
will best demonstrate his/her harmonica playing skills. Contestants
will be stopped when 5 minutes has passed. There are no deductions or
penalties for having to be asked to stop. There are no deductions or
penalties for performances lasting less than 5 minutes, but it is
best to play until being asked to stop so that judges can get an
accurate idea of each contestant's full range of skills. |
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3.)
Contest will be judged by a panel of judges chosen based on their
experience and skills in both performing and listening to harmonica music. |
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4.)
ANY type of music is permitted so long as the judges are familiar
with at least some part of the music being performed. Contestants
must perform the piece of music that they indicated they would
perform when they registered. NO PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO ANY ONE
GENRE OF MUSIC. Gospel and folk players stand just as much chance at
winning as do blues and rock players. |
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5.)
Contestants must use only the sound equipment provided. No extra
equipment may be used - just a contestant and his/her harmonica. |
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6.)
No recorded music or other accompaniment may be used. Only harmonica
ability is judged. |
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7.)
Any brand of harmonica is permitted. |
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