Class Details

Syllabus for 2011 Festival

Adult Vocals	Choirs	Organ & keyboard	Piano	Brass
Composition	Guitar	Strings	Recorders & Woodwind	Percussion

JUNIOR VOCALS

Class 1 Girls or Boys Solo under 8 years
The Funny Rain
Words by Norma Skillen. Music by Donalda Sangster
...Publisher: Leslie Music Supply Inc. Roberton Publications, a part of Goodmusic Publishing

Class 2 Girls or Boys Solo under 10 years
Little Leprechaun
Words & Music by Clifford Crawley
...Publisher: Roberton Publications/Leslie Music Supply

Class 3 Girls or Boys Solo under 13 years
When you Wish upon a Star
Music by Leigh Harline. Words by Ned Washington
...Publisher: IMP Ltd

Class 4 Girls or Boys Solo under 13 years
Own Choice ( 3 mins)

Class 5 Girls Solo under 15 years
1) Nicholas Nye
Words by Walter De-la-Mare. Music by Llifton Hugh Jones
...Publisher: Curwen 72528

OR
2) Virgin Slumbersong
Max Roger

Class 6 Girls or Boys Solo – 13 to 15 years
Competitors Own Choice from a Musical or Film ( 3 mins)

Class 7 Girls or Boys Solo – 16 to 18 years
Competitors Own Choice from a Musical or Film ( 3 mins)

Class 8 Boys Solo, 10 years and over (Unbroken Voice)
The Crocodile
Words & Music by Peter Jenkyns
...Publisher: Novello & Co.

Class 9 Girls or Boys Duet under 14 years
Competitors Own Choice ( 3 mins)

Class 10 Folk Song - Under 18 years – Can be Unaccompanied
Competitors Own Choice ( 3 mins)

Class 11 Girls Solo under 18 years
June
Roger Quilter
...Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
.
OR
All Things Bright and Beautiful
John Rutter
...Publisher: OUP University Press

Class 12 Vocal Duet - Any Voice - under 18 years Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 13 Sacred Song (not Oratorio) - Under 11 years. Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 14 Sacred Song (not Oratorio) - Under 14 years. Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 15 Sacred Song (not Oratorio) - Under 18 years. Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 16 Solo Class (Vocal or Instrumental) for Children/Young Adults with special needs or learning difficulties
Own Choice.(3 mins)
Note that this Class will be adjudicated to determine the winner but will not be marked

Class 17 Novice Class (Vocal or Instrumental). Non competitive - for anyone who has not previously entered a Festival.
Own Choice.(3 mins)
Note that this Class will be adjudicated to determine the winner but will not be marked

ADULT VOCALS

The adjudicator will select SIX competitors from Classes 21, 22, 23,24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 34, 35, and 36 to compete in the Vocal Championship Class 30

Class 21 Soprano
Competitors Own Choice ( 4 mins)

Class 22 Mezzo Soprano
Competitors Own Choice ( 4 mins)

Class 23 Contralto
Competitors Own Choice ( 4 mins)

Class 24 Ladies Open - Any Song by a British Composer EXCLUDING any song eligible for Classes 29, 34, 35, 36, 38, & 40. Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 25 Tenor
Competitors Own Choice ( 4 mins)

Class 26 Baritone
Competitors Own Choice ( 4 mins)

Class 27 Bass
Competitors Own Choice ( 4 mins)

Class 28 Mens Open - Any Song by a British Composer EXCLUDING any song eligible for Classes 29, 34, 35, 36, 38, & 40 Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 29 Ladies or Mens OpenVictorian or Edwardian Song - Dates 1837 - 1910.
Competitors Own Choice ( 4 mins)

Class 30 Championship Class - Saturday Evening. The winners of Classes 21,22,23,25,26 & 27 will be required to sing an OWN CHOICE piece, including one they have already performed at this year's Festival.

Class 31 Ladies or Mens Solo - 18 - 25 years. Own Choice (5 mins)
Competitors Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 32 Ladies or Mens Open – Any Sacred Song (not Oratorio)
Competitors Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 34 Oratorio or Cantata - Open. Own Choice (5 mins)
Competitors Own Choice (5 mins)

Class 35 Operatic Aria - Any Voice - Open. Own Choice (5 mins)
Competitors Own Choice (5 mins)

Class 36 Lieder - Open - to be sung in German.
Competitors Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 37 Operatic Duet - Open.
Competitors Own Choice (5 mins)

Class 38 Ladies or Mens Light Opera - excluding Musicals but including Gilbert & Sullivan.
The standard of choice of music will be taken into consideration
Competitors Own Choice (5 mins)

Class 40 Ladies or Mens Popular Song from the 40s, 50s or 60s
Competitors Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 41 Ladies &/or Mens Duet.
Competitors Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 42 Trio - Open.
Competitors Own Choice (8 mins)

Class 43 Quartet - Any Voices.
Competitors Own Choice (8 mins)

Class 44 Quartet - Male Voice.
Competitors Own Choice (8 mins)

Class 45 Ensemble - not more than 12 voices.
Competitors Own Choice (8 mins)

Class 46 Folk Song - Unaccompanied.
Competitors Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 47 Folk Song - Ensemble (3 - 8 Performers).
Competitors Own Choice (5 mins)

Class 48 Senior Citizen - 60 years and over
Competitors Own Choice (4 mins)

Class 49 Song from a Show, Film or Musical 18 - 25 years.
Competitors Own Choice (5 mins)

Class 50 Ladies or Man's Open - Song from a Show, Film or Musical .
Competitors Own Choice (5 mins)

FAMILY GROUPS

Class 51 Parent & Child. Vocal or instrumental or both
Competitors Own Choice (8 mins)

Class 52 Family Group 3 - 8 Performers (Any Voices or Instruments)
Competitors Own Choice (8 mins)

BARBERSHOP

Class 61 Barbershop Quartet - Any Voices
Competitors Own Choice (8 mins)

Class 62 Barbershop Chorus.
Competitors Own choice of 3 contrasting pieces. (12 mins)

CHOIRS

Note that school choirs may be accompanied by piano and up to two instruments. Where a piece of music is set, no added harmony or repeats are permitted. It is recommended that all choirs choose a piece of contrasting style or period as their own choice.

Class 71 Primary Schools with less than 100 pupils in the School
(a) Lazy Coconut Tree
....D Coombes - from Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay
....Publisher A & C Black
(b) Competitors Own Choice

Class 72 Primary Schools with 100 or more pupils in the School
(a) Mango walk
....G Westcott - from Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay
....Publisher A & C Black
(b) Competitors Own Choice

Class 73 Primary Schools - Advanced (8 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice

Class 74 Senior Schools - Intermediate ( 8 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice

Class 75 Senior Schools - Advanced (10 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice

Class 76 Ladies Choir - Intermediate
Choir to perform THREE contrasting "Own Choice" pieces (15 minutes max.)
the selection of the three pieces will not be published in the programme and it is not necessary, therefore, to specify titles at the time of entering. Please note that the maximum time limit will be STRICTLY adhered to.

Class 77 Ladies Choir - Advanced
Choir to perform THREE contrasting "Own Choice" pieces (15 minutes max.)
the selection of the three pieces will not be published in the programme and it is not necessary, therefore, to specify titles at the time of entering. Please note that the maximum time limit will be STRICTLY adhered to.

Class 78 Male Voice Choirs - Intermediate
Choir to perform THREE contrasting "Own Choice" pieces (15 minutes max.)
the selection of the three pieces will not be published in the programme and it is not necessary, therefore, to specify titles at the time of entering. Please note that the maximum time limit will be STRICTLY adhered to.

Class 79 Male Voice Choirs - Advanced
Choir to perform THREE contrasting "Own Choice" pieces (15 minutes max.)
the selection of the three pieces will not be published in the programme and it is not necessary, therefore, to specify titles at the time of entering. Please note that the maximum time limit will be STRICTLY adhered to.

Class 80 Junior Novice Choir - 18 years & under (8 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice.

Class 81 Youth Choirs - other than Schools (8 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice.

Class 82 Church or Chapel Choirs (12 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice.

Class 83 Choirs under 30 Voices (15 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice.

Class 84 Madrigal (12 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice.

Class 85 Mixed Choirs (12 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice.

Class 86 Novice Class - Any Choir who have not previously entered a Festival (12 mins)
(a) Own Choice
(b) Own Choice.

Please note that a monetary award of £200 (sponsored by Nalders Solicitors) will be awarded to the Adult Choir obtaining the highest aggregate mark in Classes 76, 77, 78, 79, 83, or 85

ORGAN / KEYBOARD

Class 91 Organ -- Elementary - to Grade 3 standard (4 mins)
Own Choice

Class 92 Organ -- Intermediate - Grade 4 & 5 standard (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 93 Organ -- Advanced - Grade 6 standard and above (10 mins)
Own Choice

Class 94 Electronic Keyboard - Elementary - to Grade 3 standard (2 mins)
Own Choice

Class 95 Electronic Keyboard - Intermediate - Grade 4 & 5 standard (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 96 Electronic Keyboard - Advanced - Grade 6 standard and above (5 mins)
Own Choice

HARP

Class 98 Harp Solo - Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

PIANO ACCORDION

Class 101 Piano Accordion Solo - Open (6 mins)
Own Choice

Class 102 Piano Accordion Ensemble (2 - 5 players) - Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 103 Piano Accordion Band - Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

COMPOSITION

Class 106 Composition - 13 years and under. Vocal, instrumental or both. (8 mins)
In manuscript, tape or CD to the entries Secretary by 24th September. The piece may be performed "live" or recorded (please ensure the recording is of good quality)

Class 107 Composition - Open. Vocal, instrumrental or both. (10 mins)
In manuscript, tape or CD to the entries Secretary by 24th September. The piece may be performed "live" or recorded (please ensure the recording is of good quality)

PIANOFORTE

Please note - Competitors should only enter ONE graded class

Class 112 Solo - Pre Grade 1 (pupils studying for the preparatory examination) (2 mins)
Own Choice

Class 113 Solo - Grades 1-2 standard (2 mins)
Own Choice

Class 114 Duet - Grades 1-2 standard (2 mins)
Own Choice

Class 115 Solo - Grades 3-4 standard (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 116 Duet - Grades 3-4 standard (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 117 Solo - Grades 5-6 standard (5 mins)
Own Choice

Class 118 Duet - Grades 5-6 standard (5 mins)
Own Choice

Class 119 Solo - Grades 7 standard and above (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 120 Duet - Grades 7 standard and above (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 121 Solo -- Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 122 Duet -- Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

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GUITAR -- CLASSICAL

Please note - Competitors should only enter ONE graded class

Class 131 Elementary to Grade 3 standard (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 132 Intermediate - Grades 4 - 5 standard (4 mins)
Own Choice

Class 133 Advanced - Grade 6 standard & above (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 134 Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 135 Ensemble - under 15 years, 2 - 6 guitars (5 mins)
Own Choice

Class 136 Ensemble - Open, 2 - 6 guitars (8 mins)
Own Choice

GUITAR - ACOUSTIC PLECTRUM STYLE

For classes 141 - 144, the teacher may play chords to establish a rhythm

Class 141 Beginners (2 mins)
Own Choice

Class 142 Elementary (2 mins)
Own Choice

Class 143 Intermediate (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 144 Guitar Group - Open, Any number of players. (5 mins)
Own Choice

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STRINGS

Please note - Competitors should only enter ONE graded class

Class 151 Violin, Viola, Cello, or Double Bass -- Grades 1 & 2 standard (2 mins)
Own Choice

Class 152 Violin, Viola, Cello, or Double Bass -- Grades 3 & 4 standard (4 mins)
Own Choice

Class 153 Violin, Viola, Cello, or Double Bass -- Grades 5 & 6 standard (6 mins)
Own Choice

Class 154 Violin, Viola, Cello, or Double Bass - Grades 7 & 8 standard (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 155 Violin, Viola, Cello, or Double Bass - Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 156 String Group - 2 or more players (8 mins)
Own Choice

DESCANT RECORDERS

Class 161 Girls or Boys under 10 years (2 mins)
Own Choice

Class 162 Girls or Boys under 12 years (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 163 Open (5 mins)
Own Choice

TREBLE RECORDERS

Class 164 Girls or Boys under 10 years (2 mins)
Own Choice

Class 165 Girls or Boys under 12 years (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 166 Open (5 mins)
Own Choice

RECORDER GROUPS

Class 167 Duet - Primary school children (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 168 Duet - Open (5 mins)
Own Choice

Class 169 Groups (3 or more players) - Primary school children (4 mins)
Own Choice

Class 170 Groups (3 or more players) - Open (6 mins)
Own Choice

WOODWIND

Class 180 Any Woodwind Instrument -- Pre-Grade 1 standard
Own Choice

Class 171 Any Woodwind Instrument -- Grades 1 & 2 standard (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 172 Any Woodwind Instrument -- Grades 3 & 4 standard (4 mins)
Own Choice

Class 173 Any Woodwind Instrument -- Grades 5 & 6 standard (6 mins)
Own Choice

Class 174 Any Woodwind Instrument - Grades 7 & 8 standard (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 175 Any Woodwind Instrument - Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 177 Woodwind Duet - under 12 years. Any two woodwind instruments (3 mins)
May be accompanied by piano
Own Choice

Class 178 Woodwind Duet - under 16 years. Any two woodwind instruments (5mins)
May be accompanied by piano
Own Choice

Class 179 Woodwind Duet - Open. Any two woodwind instruments (7 mins)
May be accompanied by piano
Own Choice

ANY INSTRUMENT

Class 191 Any Instrument & Piano Duet - Any instrument may include brass, strings, or woodwind (both performers being judged) (5 mins)
Own Choice

Class 192 Any Instrument - 3 - 8 performers, which may include piano, brass, strings, or woodwind
(8 mins)
Own Choice

PERCUSSION

Class 196 Tuned percussion - Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 197 Untuned percussion - Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

BRASS

Class 201 Girls or Boys under 11 years Slow Melody or Florid (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 202 Girls or Boys, under 13 years Slow Melody or Florid (4 mins)
Own Choice

Class 203 Girls or Boys, under 15 years Slow Melody or Florid (5 mins)
Own Choice

Class 204 Girls or Boys, under 18 years Slow Melody or Florid (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 205 Open - Slow Melody (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 206 Under 16 years - Florid Solo. (can be Air Varie, Polka or anything other than a slow melody).(8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 207 Open - Florid Solo (can be Air Varie, Polka, or anything other than a Slow Melody)
(8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 208 Duet - under 11 years (3 mins)
Own Choice

Class 209 Duet - under 14 years (5 mins)
Own Choice

Class 210 Duet - under 19 years (5 mins)
Own Choice

Class 211 Duet - Open (8 mins)
Own Choice

Class 212 Quartet - under 12 years (4 mins)
Own Choice

Class 213 Quartet - under 14 years (6 mins)
Own Choice

Class 214 Quartet - under 16 years (10 mins)
Own Choice

Class 215 Quartet - Open (10 mins)
Own Choice

Class 216 Ensemble - up to 12 players - under 14 years (6 mins)
Own Choice

Class 217 Ensemble - up to 12 players - under 16 years (10 mins)
Own Choice

Class 218 Ensemble - up to 12 players - under 18 years (10 mins)
Own Choice

Class 219 Ensemble - up to 12 players - Open. (10mins)
Own Choice