PLEASE NOTE THESE IMPORTANT CHANGES WITHIN THE 2007 PROSPECTUS:

1. Rules for the top class (SP252/C16) have been aligned to the CIA (world body) rules for the Piano Accordion Class for Washington in August 2007:
   
   OWN CHOICE PROGRAM: consisting of three (3) or more pieces including one from the Baroque era, one piece to be of a slower, lyrical style* and one piece of a technical virtuosic style**. It must contain at least one Original Work but transcriptions may also be used. Individual movements from cyclic works are acceptable.
   
   * Examples of the slower, lyrical style: Kalina Krasnaia by Semionov, Romance by Angelis, Vocalise by Rachmaninov, Aria by Bach etc...
   ** Examples of the technical virtuosic style: Caprice by Paganini, a fast Sonata by Scarlatti, Finale of 1st Sonata by Kusjakov etc...
   
   
2. South Pacific Championship classes are now open to contestants from all countries.
   
   
3. The earlier closing date of April 15th.