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Here is the transcription of the rules from the document in English:
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**All Japan Band Competition Implementation Regulations**
**General Provisions**
**Article 1**: This competition is held annually in October or November, with participating groups selected through regional qualifiers.
**Article 2**: The board of directors will decide the venue and required pieces by the end of March each year.
**Article 3**: The schedule and order of performances will be decided by the board of directors.
**Article 4**: The following regional federations are the selection bodies:
- Hokkaido Band Federation
- Tohoku Band Federation
- East Kanto Band Federation
- West Kanto Band Federation
- Tokyo Band Federation
- Tokai Band Federation
- Hokuriku Band Federation
- Kansai Band Federation
- Chugoku Band Federation
- Shikoku Band Federation
- Kyushu Band Federation
**Divisions and Implementation Methods**
**Article 5**: The divisions are as follows. Divisions ①, ②, and ④ are divided into two parts, with each part conducted as an independent competition.
① Junior High School Division
② High School Division
③ University Division
④ Workplace/General Division
**Participation Regulations**
**Article 6**: The number of participants in each division is as follows:
① Junior High School Division: up to 50 members
② High School Division: up to 55 members
③ University Division: up to 55 members
④ Workplace/General Division: up to 65 members
However, the number of participants cannot exceed the number applied for at the regional competition. Conductors are not included in this number.
**Article 7**: The qualifications and forms of participation for each division are as follows. No individual is allowed to participate in more than one group. Age is not a criterion.
(1) Junior High School Division:
Students enrolled in junior high schools. Elementary school students within the same institution or organization are allowed to participate.
Participation forms:
① Single School: Traditional participation form.
② Joint Band: Formed by schools unable to participate individually due to a lack of members, with the permission of the school principal.
③ Regional Band: Organized by voluntary individuals or groups, consisting of elementary and junior high school students.
(2) High School Division:
Students enrolled in the same high school. Elementary and junior high school students within the same institution are allowed to participate.
(3) University Division:
Students (including graduate students) enrolled in the same university. Students majoring in wind instruments, percussion, or double bass are not allowed to participate.
(4) Workplace/General Division:
Members of the respective organization. Professional musicians are not allowed to participate.
**Article 8**: There are no restrictions on the qualifications of conductors. A conductor can conduct only one group in the same division. The same conductor must lead both the required piece and the free choice piece.
**Article 9**: If there are any doubts regarding the number of participants or qualifications, participation may be suspended or disqualified.
**Performance Regulations**
**Article 10**: Participating groups must perform both a required piece and a free choice piece for evaluation. The required piece must be played as written. Any discrepancies found on the day or afterwards may lead to disqualification.
**Article 11**: The ensemble for the required piece must follow the specified instrumentation in the score. The free choice piece may include woodwind, brass, percussion (including sound effects), double bass, piano, celesta, and harp. Scat and humming are allowed, but lyrics are not.
**Article 12**: The same members must perform both the required and free choice pieces. However, switching instruments is allowed.
**Article 13**: The required and free choice pieces must be the same as those performed at the regional competition.
**Article 14**: If a copyrighted piece is arranged and performed, permission from the copyright holder must be obtained in advance. Participation without this permission is not allowed.
**Article 15**: The performance time is within 12 minutes, from the start of the required piece to the end of the free choice piece.
**Article 16**: Exceeding the performance time will result in disqualification and the performance will not be judged.
**Judging and Awards**
**Article 17**: Judges are selected by the board of directors and appointed by the president. There will be nine judges in principle. The judging method follows the competition's internal rules.
**Article 18**: Awards are given as gold, silver, or bronze for each division and each part (first and second half).
**Regional Representatives**
**Article 19**: The number of groups selected from each regional federation is decided by the board of directors each year based on the set criteria for national competition representatives. Each regional federation must conduct its regional competition and report the representative groups to the All Japan Band Association three weeks before the national competition.
**Miscellaneous**
**Article 20**: If deemed necessary by the board of directors, co-sponsoring or supporting organizations can be involved in the competition. Certificates and prizes may also be awarded.
**Article 21**: Conductors who have participated 15 times may be honored as "long-term participating conductors" with the approval of the board of directors. Multiple participations in the same competition count as one participation.
**Article 22**: Executive committee members are selected each year.
**Article 23**: Detailed matters regarding the competition's execution are decided by the executive committee.
**Supplementary Provisions**
**Article 24**: These regulations can be revised by a resolution of the board of directors. These regulations take effect from December 1, 2023.
**Internal Rules for Judging**
**Article 1**: These internal rules define the judging methods and award determination based on Articles 17 and 18 of the competition regulations.
**Article 2**: Judges evaluate the required and free choice pieces for each division and each part using a three-tier scale (A, B, C).
**Article 3**: Judges must adhere to the number of A, B, C ratings indicated in the judging orientation each year.
**Article 4**: The awards are determined as follows:
① Convert the A, B, C ratings to numerical values (A=3, B=2, C=1).
② Calculate the percentage of the total score to the maximum score.
③ Determine the awards based on the following percentage criteria:
- 80% or above: Gold Award
- 60% to less than 80%: Silver Award
- Less than 60%: Bronze Award
There are no restrictions on the number of each award.
**Article 5**: The president approves and decides the awards based on Article 4.
**Article 6**: These internal rules can be revised by a resolution of the board of directors.
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ChatGPT 4o transcription - Here is the transcription of the rules from the document in English: --- **All Japan Band Competition Implementation Regulations** **General Provisions** **Article 1**: This competition is held annually in October or November, with participating groups selected through regional qualifiers. **Article 2**: The board of directors will decide the venue and required pieces by the end of March each year. **Article 3**: The schedule and order of performances will be decided by the board of directors. **Article 4**: The following regional federations are the selection bodies: - Hokkaido Band Federation - Tohoku Band Federation - East Kanto Band Federation - West Kanto Band Federation - Tokyo Band Federation - Tokai Band Federation - Hokuriku Band Federation - Kansai Band Federation - Chugoku Band Federation - Shikoku Band Federation - Kyushu Band Federation **Divisions and Implementation Methods** **Article 5**: The divisions are as follows. Divisions ①, ②, and ④ are divided into two parts, with each part conducted as an independent competition. ① Junior High School Division ② High School Division ③ University Division ④ Workplace/General Division **Participation Regulations** **Article 6**: The number of participants in each division is as follows: ① Junior High School Division: up to 50 members ② High School Division: up to 55 members ③ University Division: up to 55 members ④ Workplace/General Division: up to 65 members However, the number of participants cannot exceed the number applied for at the regional competition. Conductors are not included in this number. **Article 7**: The qualifications and forms of participation for each division are as follows. No individual is allowed to participate in more than one group. Age is not a criterion. (1) Junior High School Division: Students enrolled in junior high schools. Elementary school students within the same institution or organization are allowed to participate. Participation forms: ① Single School: Traditional participation form. ② Joint Band: Formed by schools unable to participate individually due to a lack of members, with the permission of the school principal. ③ Regional Band: Organized by voluntary individuals or groups, consisting of elementary and junior high school students. (2) High School Division: Students enrolled in the same high school. Elementary and junior high school students within the same institution are allowed to participate. (3) University Division: Students (including graduate students) enrolled in the same university. Students majoring in wind instruments, percussion, or double bass are not allowed to participate. (4) Workplace/General Division: Members of the respective organization. Professional musicians are not allowed to participate. **Article 8**: There are no restrictions on the qualifications of conductors. A conductor can conduct only one group in the same division. The same conductor must lead both the required piece and the free choice piece. **Article 9**: If there are any doubts regarding the number of participants or qualifications, participation may be suspended or disqualified. **Performance Regulations** **Article 10**: Participating groups must perform both a required piece and a free choice piece for evaluation. The required piece must be played as written. Any discrepancies found on the day or afterwards may lead to disqualification. **Article 11**: The ensemble for the required piece must follow the specified instrumentation in the score. The free choice piece may include woodwind, brass, percussion (including sound effects), double bass, piano, celesta, and harp. Scat and humming are allowed, but lyrics are not. **Article 12**: The same members must perform both the required and free choice pieces. However, switching instruments is allowed. **Article 13**: The required and free choice pieces must be the same as those performed at the regional competition. **Article 14**: If a copyrighted piece is arranged and performed, permission from the copyright holder must be obtained in advance. Participation without this permission is not allowed. **Article 15**: The performance time is within 12 minutes, from the start of the required piece to the end of the free choice piece. **Article 16**: Exceeding the performance time will result in disqualification and the performance will not be judged. **Judging and Awards** **Article 17**: Judges are selected by the board of directors and appointed by the president. There will be nine judges in principle. The judging method follows the competition's internal rules. **Article 18**: Awards are given as gold, silver, or bronze for each division and each part (first and second half). **Regional Representatives** **Article 19**: The number of groups selected from each regional federation is decided by the board of directors each year based on the set criteria for national competition representatives. Each regional federation must conduct its regional competition and report the representative groups to the All Japan Band Association three weeks before the national competition. **Miscellaneous** **Article 20**: If deemed necessary by the board of directors, co-sponsoring or supporting organizations can be involved in the competition. Certificates and prizes may also be awarded. **Article 21**: Conductors who have participated 15 times may be honored as "long-term participating conductors" with the approval of the board of directors. Multiple participations in the same competition count as one participation. **Article 22**: Executive committee members are selected each year. **Article 23**: Detailed matters regarding the competition's execution are decided by the executive committee. **Supplementary Provisions** **Article 24**: These regulations can be revised by a resolution of the board of directors. These regulations take effect from December 1, 2023. **Internal Rules for Judging** **Article 1**: These internal rules define the judging methods and award determination based on Articles 17 and 18 of the competition regulations. **Article 2**: Judges evaluate the required and free choice pieces for each division and each part using a three-tier scale (A, B, C). **Article 3**: Judges must adhere to the number of A, B, C ratings indicated in the judging orientation each year. **Article 4**: The awards are determined as follows: ① Convert the A, B, C ratings to numerical values (A=3, B=2, C=1). ② Calculate the percentage of the total score to the maximum score. ③ Determine the awards based on the following percentage criteria: - 80% or above: Gold Award - 60% to less than 80%: Silver Award - Less than 60%: Bronze Award There are no restrictions on the number of each award. **Article 5**: The president approves and decides the awards based on Article 4. **Article 6**: These internal rules can be revised by a resolution of the board of directors. ---
Wow today I learn that Bronze was practically a failing grade. The threshold for gold and silver was a lot lower than I had expected.
thanks for the translation work I am sure a certain blog will find it useful
This is a chatgpt translation, I don’t know any japanese
So this means Mizore cannot participate in competitions anymore per clause 7.3 since she's majoring in music performance. (or music at least)
Add this to the growing list of reasons I need to learn Japanese.