Adjudicated and Non Adjudicated Classes2009

MONDAY 16TH MARCH 2009

VENUE: Town Hall, Kendal
(Morning and Afternoon)

CLASS 1 PIANO SOLO

Qualification: Open to performers in Years 9 and 10.

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 5 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 5 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 2 PIANO SOLO

Qualification: Open to performers in Years 11 to 13.

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 7 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 8 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 3 PIANO SOLO

Qualification: Open to performers in Years 7 and 8.

Test piece: Own choice. Grade 3 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 4 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 4 PIANO DUET FOR FOUR HANDS

Qualification: Open to performers in Years 10 to 13..

Test piece: Own choice See Rule 7.

CLASS 5 PIANO DUET FOR FOUR HANDS

Qualification: Open to performers in Years 9 and under.

Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7

CLASS 6 VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO OR DOUBLE BASS SOLO
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 7 and 8.

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 3 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 3 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 7 VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO OR DOUBLE BASS SOLO
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 9 and 10..

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 5 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 5 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 8 VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO OR DOUBLE BASS SOLO
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 11 to 13..
Test piece: Own choice, Grade 7 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 8 minutes. See Rule 7.

Although a competent accompanist is available, performers in this class are encouraged to provide their own.

CLASS 9 INSTRUMENTAL DUET (Two performers only, any combination of instruments.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Year 8 and under.

Test piece: Own choice. Time of performance must not exceed 5 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 10 INSTRUMENTAL DUET (Two performers only, any combination of instruments.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 9 to 13.

Test piece: Own choice. Time of performance must not exceed 8 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 11 INSTRUMENTAL TRIO (Any combination of instruments, which may include a piano.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Year 13 and under.

Test piece: Own choice. Time of performance must not exceed 8 minutes. See Rule 7

CLASS 12 CHAMBER MUSIC GROUP (Any combination of four to eight instruments, one instrument per part. May include a piano. No conductor. Choice of music taken into consideration.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Year 8 and under.
Test piece: Own choice. Time of performance must not exceed 8 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 13 CHAMBER MUSIC GROUP (Any combination of four to eight instruments, one instrument per part. May include a piano. No conductor. Choice of music taken into consideration.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 9 to 13.

Test piece: Own choice. Time of performance must not exceed 8 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 14 RECORDER ENSEMBLE

Qualification: Open to not less than 6 performers, in Year 13 and under.

Test piece: Own choice. Time of performance must not exceed 8 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 15 WOODWIND INSTRUMENT SOLO (Recorder, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon)
Qualification: Open to performers in Year 8 and under.

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 3 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 3 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 16 WOODWIND INSTRUMENT SOLO (Recorder, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 9 and 10.

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 4 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 5 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 17 WOODWIND INSTRUMENT SOLO (Recorder, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 11 to 13.
Test piece: Own choice, Grade 6 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 8 minutes. See Rule 7.

Although a competent accompanist is available, performers in this class are encouraged to provide their own.

CLASS 18 BRASS INSTRUMENT SOLO (Cornet, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Tuba.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Year 8 and under.

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 3 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 3 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 19 BRASS INSTRUMENT SOLO (Cornet, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Tuba, Euphonium.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 9 and 10.

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 4 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 5 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 20 BRASS INSTRUMENT SOLO (Cornet, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Tuba, Euphonium.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 11 to 13.

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 6 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 8 minutes. See Rule 7.
Although a competent accompanist is available, performers in this class are encouraged to provide their own.

VENUE: United Reformed Church – Evening

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SINGING GROUPS

Note: The official accompanist will not be available for this session.

CLASS 21 FAMILY MUSIC MAKING (Vocal and/or instrumental)
Qualification: A family group of three or more.

Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7.

CLASS 22 GROUP OF SINGERS (with or without accompaniment. Minimum of 5 voices)
Qualification: Open to choirs from churches, chapels, guilds, W.I.s and similar organisations.

Test piece: Own choice of two contrasting songs. No time limit. See Rule 7.

CLASS 23 GROUP OF SINGERS (with or without accompaniment. Minimum of 5 voices.)
Qualification: Youth choir (not school based).

Test piece: Own choice of two contrasting songs. No time limit. See Rule 7.

CLASS 24 SPECIALIST MADRIGAL

Qualification: Open to choirs with 10-15 voices.

Test piece: Any 5 part madrigal. See Rule 7.

CLASS 31 VOCAL DUET (Accompaniment optional)
Qualification: Open to performers 18 years and over. Any combination of voices. Performers may sing twice but with different partners.

Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7. Time of performance must not exceed 4 minutes.

CLASS 32 LADIES VOCAL TRIO (Accompaniment optional)
Qualification: Open.

Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7. Time of performance must not exceed 4 minutes.

CLASS 33 MIXED VOICE QUARTET (Accompaniment optional)
Qualification: Open.

Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7. Time of performance must not exceed 4 minutes.

CLASS 34 MALE VOICE QUARTET (Unaccompanied)
Qualification: Open.

Test piece: Own choice (not Barber Shop). See Rule 7. Time of performance must not exceed 4 minutes

TUESDAY 17th MARCH 2009

VENUE: United Reformed Church, Kendal – Morning

CLASS 25 VOCAL SOLO

Qualification: Open to sopranos/altos in Years 11 to 13.
Test piece: Own choice. One song by either Purcell, Arne, Boyce or any twentieth-century British composer. See Rule 7.

Arrangements of folk or traditional songs by these composers are not allowed.

CLASS 26 VOCAL SOLO

Qualification: Open to tenors, baritones or basses in Year 13 and under..
Test piece: Own choice. One song by either Purcell, Arne, Boyce or any twentieth-century British composer. See Rule 7.

Arrangements of folk or traditional songs by these composers are not allowed.

CLASS 27 VOCAL DUET (Any combination of voices. Performers may sing twice in this class, but with different partners.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 10 to 13.

Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7.

VENUE: United Reformed Church, Kendal – Afternoon

CLASS 28 SONGS FROM THE SHOWS (Any voice)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 12 and 13.

Test piece: Own choice. One song from a stage or screen musical. Time of performance must not exceed 5 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 29 SONGS FROM THE SHOWS (Any voice)

Qualification: Open to performers in Years 10 and 11.

Test piece: Own choice. One song from a stage or film musical. Time of performance must not exceed 4 minutes. See Rule 7.

PLEASE NOTE!
All performances using music from current productions are subject to Copyright Law. Songs from shows in current production may be sung as a concert item – i.e. with no costume or movement. Where movement or costume is included in a performance Copyright Permission is required.
The Festival accepts these entries on the basis that the appropriate Copyright Permission has been sought.
Performers or Teachers with queries on how to obtain Copyright Permission for performance items should contact Festivals House on 0916 302 1302 before making their entries.

VENUE: United Reformed Church, Kendal – Evening

CLASS 30 VOCAL RECITAL (Any voice)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 11 to 13.
Test piece: Three songs: a) pre 19th century song or aria
b) German lied or French chanson (original language)

Any 20th century British art song (not from an opera or show)

THURSDAY 19th MARCH 2009

VENUE: United Reformed Church, Kendal – morning and afternoon

CLASS 35 ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS (Any voice)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 7 and 8.

Test piece: Own choice, but not from a stage or screen musical. Time of performance must not exceed 4 minutes.

CLASS 36 SONGS FROM THE SHOWS (Any voice)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 7 to 9.

Test piece: Own choice from a show or film suitable to this age group. Time of performance must not exceed 4 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 37 VOCAL SOLO (Girls)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 9 and 10.
Test piece: Own choice. One song by either Purcell, Arne, Boyce or any twentieth-century British composer. See Rule 7.

Arrangements of folk or traditional songs by these composers are not allowed.

CLASS 38 SOLO FOLKSONG (Unaccompanied, any voice)
Qualification: Open to performers in Year 13 and under.

Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7.

CLASS 39 VOCAL DUET (Any combination of voices. Performers may sing twice in this class but with different partners.)
Qualification: Open to performers in Year 9 and under.
Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7.

CLASS 40 COMPOSERS CLASS (Compositions must be under 5 minutes in duration. A live performance or tape to be presented on the day. An entry form to be completed in the usual way. In addition, a copy of the composition – manuscript and tape/CD – must be sent to the Entries Secretary by Friday, 6th February 2009.)
Qualification: Open to students in Years 7 to 9.

CLASS 41 COMPOSERS CLASS (As above.)

Qualification: Open to students in Years 10 and 11.

CLASS 42 COMPOSERS CLASS (As above.)

Qualification: Open to students in Years 12 and 13.

CLASS 43 CLASSICAL GUITAR

Qualification: Open to performers in Years 10 to 13.

Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7.

CLASS 44 CLASSICAL GUITAR
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 9 and under

Test piece: Own choice. See Rule 7.

FRIDAY 20th MARCH 2009

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, KENDAL – morning and afternoon

CLASS 45 VIOLIN, VIOLA OR CELLO SOLO
Qualification: Open to performers in Year 6 and under.

Test piece: Own choice, Grade 2 standard or above. Time of performance must not exceed 3 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 46 PIANO SOLO (Non-competitive)
Qualification: Open to performers in Year 3 and under.

Test piece: Own choice. Two short, contrasting pieces. See Rule 7.

CLASS 47 PIANO SOLO
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 4 to 6.

Test piece: .Own choice. One piece, Classic or Romantic, between 1750 and 1900. Time of performance must not exceed 3 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 48 PIANO SOLO
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 4 to 6.

Test piece: Own choice. One piece, twentieth century, including jazz. Time of performance must not exceed 3 minutes. See Rule 7.

CLASS 49 ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS (Any voice)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 3 and 4.

Test piece: Own choice, but not from a stage or screen musical. See Rule 7.

CLASS 50 SONGS FROM THE SHOWS (Any voice)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 3 and 4.

Test piece: Own choice from a show or screen musical suitable to this age group. See Rule 7.

CLASS 51 ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS (Any voice)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 5 and 6.

Test piece: Own choice but not from a stage or screen musical. See Rule 7.

CLASS 52 SONGS FROM THE SHOWS (Any voice)
Qualification: Open to performers in Years 5 and 6.

Test piece: Own choice from a show or screen musical suitable to this age group. See Rule 7.