INSTRUMENTAL SECTION 2022
Closing date for entries is 21st September 2022
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO CLASS WINNERS
Performers may bring their own accompanist but an official accompanist is provided free of charge. Please indicate your preference on entry form.
If the official accompanist is required, COPIES OF OWN CHOICE PIECES MUST BE SENT WITH THE ENTRY FORM TO THE ENTRY SECRETARY (See page 3 for the address). Please mark the music with the entrant’s name, class and intended metronome mark. If a run through with the official accompanist prior to the festival would be helpful, please contact the entry secretary.
All Performers must bring a copy of the music being performed for the adjudicator. Photocopies will not be returned to performers. If playing from music, performers must play from the original score; performers playing from photocopies will not be permitted (See Rule 15 and Photocopying Regulations).
Grades indicate approximate ability level of the piece; repertoire does not need to be selected from current Exam syllabuses (but can be if you want!)
WOODWIND including recorder
Own Choice Solo – Grades are for ability guide
W1 Grades 1-2 Max 2 mins £5.00
W2 Grades 3-4 Max 3 mins £5.50
W3 Grades 5-6 Max 5 mins £6.00
W4 Grades 7-8 Max 7 mins £6.50
W5 Beyond Grade 8 Max 8 mins £7.00
W6 Wind Duet, Trio Max 4 mins £6.00
Any Woodwind instruments, with or without piano accompaniment
W7 Wind Quartet, Quintet, Sextet Max 5 mins £7.00
BRASS
Own Choice Solo – Grades are for ability guide
B1 Grades 1-2 Max 2 mins £5.00
B2 Grades 3-4 Max 3 mins £5.50
B3 Grades 5-6 Max 5 mins £6.00
B4 Grades 7-8 Max 7 mins £6.50
B5 Beyond Grade 8 Max 8 mins £7.00
B6 Brass Duet or Trio Max 4 mins £6.00
Any Brass instruments, with or without piano accompaniment.
B7 Brass Quartet, Quintet, Sextet Max 5 mins £7.00
STRINGS
Own Choice Solo – Grades are for ability guide
S1 Grades 1-2 Max 2 mins £5.00
S2 Grades 3-4 Max 3 mins £5.50
S3 Grades 5-6 Max 5 mins £6.00
S4 Grades 7-8 Max 7 mins £6.50
S5 Beyond Grade 8 Max 8 mins £7.00
S6 String Duet or Trio Max 4 mins £6.00
Any String instruments, with or without piano accompaniment.
S7 String Quartet, Quintet or Sextet Max 5 mins £7.00
UKULELE
Own Choice Solo
UK1 Popular Song Arrangement Max 3 mins £5.00
UK2 Classical Solo Arrangement Max 3 mins £5.00
UK3 Ukulele Ensemble Max 4 mins £7.00
Up to 30 performers, not including conductor. Musicians are responsible for bringing their own stands.
ENSEMBLES
2 or more instruments with/without piano accompaniment. Age refers to the oldest performer.
ME1 11 Years & Under Own Choice Max 4 mins £5.00
ME2 12 – 18 Years Own Choice Max 6 mins £5.50
ME3 19+ Years Own Choice Max 8 mins £6.00
ANY OTHER SOLO INSTRUMENT
Unaccompanied
IN1 11 Years & Under Own Choice Max 4 mins £5.00
IN2 12 – 18 Years Own Choice Max 6 mins £5.50
IN3 19+ Years Own Choice Max 8 mins £6.00
Accompanied with Piano/Recorded
IN4 11 Years & Under Own Choice Max 4 mins £5.00
IN5 12 – 18 Years Own Choice Max 6 mins £5.50
IN6 19+ Years Own Choice Max 8 mins £6.00