2012 Syllabus - Longwell Green Eisteddfod

LONGWELL GREEN
EISTEDDFOD
Registered Charity No. 1043870
A Competitive Festival for
Piano - Instrumental - Vocal
Dance - Speech & Drama
(An All England Dance Qualifying Festival)
October 29th – November 3rd
2012
Closing date of entries for Dance 31st July
All other sections 18th September
www.LGEfestival.co.uk
Affiliated to
The British & International Federation of Festivals
for Music, Dance and Speech
of which Her Majesty the Queen is Patron.
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SECTION SECRETARIES
to which entries must be sent:
VOCAL Bob Perkins (Chairperson)
45 Shellards Road, Longwell Green,
Bristol BS30 9DP.
Tel: 0117 949 1912.
Email: chrisbobp@yahoo.com
PIANO/INSTRUMENTAL Jane George
Mead Farm Cottage, 3 The Wharf, Lacock,
Wilts SN15 2PQ.
Tel: 01249 730910.
Email: j.george@hotmail.co.uk
SPEECH & DRAMA Jenny Stone, 4 Oak Tree Close, Hanham,
Bristol BS15 3TQ.
Tel: 0117 961 8528
Email: mail@stonej63.freeserve.co.uk
DANCE Janet Olliff, Rustlings, Townsend,
Almondsbury,
South Gloucestershire, BS32 4EN.
Tel: 01454 618 690.
Email: janetolliff@talktalk.net
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Hilda Willis, 65 Bath Road, Longwell Green, Bristol BS30 9DF.
Tel: 0117 932 2089 Email: hilda.willis@btinternet.com
Members of Committee in addition to above
Margaret Molton (Vice-chairperson) Mollie Sims
David Tiley (Treasurer) Joan Sutton
Heather Loomes (Asst. Gen Sec.) Roy Warner
Laura Evans Maurice Williams
Ian Fell-Palmer
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VOCAL
ADJUDICATORS
TIM PARKER B.Mus (Hons), M.Mus, Cert.GSMD(A), QTS
Tim studied at the University of Sheffield where he was awarded B.Mus (Hons) and M.Mus degrees
(being twice awarded the prestigious Julian Payne Academic Prize). He is also a fully qualified
teacher. Tim currently works for Bath & North East Somerset Music Service as a member of the Senior
Management Team (Vocal Coordinator). He also was awarded the Cert.GSMD(A) by the Guildhall
School of Music and Drama.
He works as a Specialist Singing teacher and also has specific responsibilities for promotion and
development of singing within the Local Authority. He directs three award-winning choirs including
Cantilena, B&NES Music Service’s Senior County Choir; his other choirs have performed in such
venues as St. Mark’s Cathedral (Venice) and St. Peter’s (Vatican City). Tim works as a Vocal
Consultant for Bristol Male Voice Choir. He regularly works at Regional Education Conferences as a
workshop leader (specializing in Choir Training and ‘Singing for Children with Special Needs’). In
2009 Tim was invited to become a member of the Pastoral Team for the National Youth Choir of Great
Britain.
Tim held the position of Senior Lay Clerk at Bristol Cathedral for 7 years (singing as a Lay Clerk for 10
years prior to this). He has toured in South Africa, U.S.A., France, Italy (including a performance at
a Papal Audience), Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy with his own County Choir and
various other professional choirs. He has appeared as a soloist on several CD recordings, and has
broadcast on Radio 3, Radio 4 and BBC 1; he also appears on the soundtrack to the BAFTA
nominated Film The Killing of John Lennon. Tim also works as Choir Consultant and Specialist Choral
Adjudicator. He has adjudicated at the Mid Somerset Festival for a number of years and has also
adjudicated for Badminton’s Senior and Junior Music Festivals.
Professional concert appearances include J.S. Bach’s Magnificat where he sang in the Countertenor
roles along side Emma Kirkby; J.S. Bach’s St. John’s & St. Matthew’s Passion settings; G.F. Handel’s
Dixit Dominus; regular performances of the G.F. Handel’s Messiah both as a soloist and with the
Fitzhardinge Singers (a Bristol based professional choir) and Purcell’s ‘Feast Songs’ and the
countertenor works of Couperin. Tim was also the Chorus Master and soloist for Voiceworks (a
Sheffield based Opera company) for their 1996 residence at the Edinburgh Festival.
PIANO & INSTRUMENTAL
ROY ROBINSON MA, DIP PERF RCM, ARCM, LRAM
The major prize-winning viola pupil of Frederick Riddle at the Royal College of Music, Roy was also a
dual first study piano pupil of Angus Morrison; he also studied composition with Philip Canon. He
gained various performing and teaching diplomas on his two main instruments and the violin, including
the ARCM in Viola Performance, ARCM in Viola Teaching, and the same in LRAM form on the piano.
He won major prizes in performing, including the Leslie Alexander (the highest award on the viola at
the RCM). Subsequently he completed an MA in Music Education at Trinity College of Music.
Roy’s performing life has been rich and varied, ranging from freelance orchestral, chamber and solo
recital work on the viola, to solo, duet and accompanying work on the piano. He has also appeared
on TV and radio. He has trained adult choirs and he has conducted numerous choral society concerts.
He is about to embark on a new piano duet partnership with a recital series planned for 2013 in
Somerset, Dorset and Yorkshire.
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He has wide experience as a teacher, teaching the violin, viola and piano to diploma level, as well as
academic music to Advanced level. He has taught at Cheltenham College and St Swithun’s School,
Winchester, and is currently Director of Music at an independent school in Dorset. He organises and
conducts orchestral courses for children in the South West, including some under the umbrella of
Satips.
Roy is a Grade and Diploma examiner for ABRSM working throughout the UK and South East Asia. He
is an adjudicator member of the British Federation of Music Festivals, with recent work at Portsmouth
(strings and choral), Southampton (piano), Weymouth (organ, piano and strings), Yeovil (general)
and Saltash (piano) Festivals. He also enjoys composing, and he has a number of works for violin and
piano and small jazz groups published by Subject Publications.
SPEECH & DRAMA
ANN NEWSON LRAM, RAM(dip)
Ann Newson made her first stage appearance at the age of five and has since performed in many leading
roles. She studied Speech & Drama at the Royal Academy of Music and then pursued a career in teaching
and lecturing in Drama Colleges and schools throughout England. She has also directed many plays and
musicals for children and adults.
Ann is a member of the LAMDA board of Examiners. She has examined throughout the United Kingdom and
in Australia, California, Dubai, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Singapore, South Africa, Spain and Sri
Lanka. She runs her own training company specialising in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for
business people.
As a member of the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech she has
adjudicated in England, Northern Ireland, Eire and Hong Kong.
DANCE
CLAIRE JENNINGS
Miss Claire Jennings received her training at the Royal Academy of Dance, where she gained her
Licenciate in 1978. More recently she gained her B.PhiI (Hops) in ballet and contextual studies.
She has taught extensively both in her own schools and private establishments for 37years, as
well as choreographing both amateur and professional cabarets and showcases. Whilst coaching
at Richmond Ice Rink, she also choreographed the opening sequence for the Robin Cousins TV
Spectacular.
Many past pupils are currently appearing in the West End, provincial theatres, commercial TV
and Video.
Miss Jennings has since gained her MA(Dip) in Ballet studies and PGCA in adjudication. She is
currently enjoying presenting Workshops, Adjudicating and running her own schools. She is
also delighted to have joined the All England panel in 2002.
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GENERAL RULES
It is stressed that Teachers must bring these Rules to the notice of competitors.
1. Age will be reckoned as age on 1st October. Maximum age for Vocal – 25 years. All other classes
– 18 years.
2. Competitors will be admitted free of charge on production of a competitor’s ticket which will be sent
to all entrants (excluding Dance).
3. Competitors will perform in the order determined by the Committee and shown in the Programme.
Any competitor failing to respond may forfeit a hearing, unless the Adjudicator’s Steward has been
informed before the start of the class.
4. Should competitors be unable to perform, substitute competitors will NOT be allowed.
5. Entry forms MUST be accompanied by appropriate entry fee. No refund can be entertained
except in cases of illness which must be supported by a medical certificate.
6. Competitors will be marked in accordance with the recommendations of the British & International
Federation of Festivals as described below.
In any section competitors must obtain at least 81 marks to qualify for a medal or a trophy.
THE ADJUDICATOR WILL ANNOUNCE THE FIRST THREE MARKS.
7. The Secretary reserves the right to limit the number of entrants in all classes so that each
competitor may receive a fair hearing.
8. Adjudicators may stop any performance when their judgement has been formed. Their decision
is final.
9. Any protest which a competitor, or any other person, may wish to lodge must be in writing and
accompanied by a deposit of £2. Should the Committee after investigation not uphold the protest
the deposit may be forfeited.
10. All trophies are awarded for one year and MUST be returned in good, clean condition to the Section
Secretary, not later than two weeks before the start of the next Eisteddfod unless alternative
arrangements are made with the Section Secretary.
11. The Committee reserves the right to qualify these Rules or determine any other Regulations as
circumstances require.
12. Competitors may only enter once in a solo class, and must not perform the same work in more
than one class. Competitors may enter more than once in duet, trio or group classes but with
different partners and work.
13. In each Section a Set piece cannot also be an Own Choice piece.
14. In all Own Choice classes, previous winners may not compete again with the same material.
15. In all Own Choice classes, copies of the music/poem/prose must be provided for the adjudicator
together with source and publisher, or a mark will not be given.
16. The Committee cannot permit the photographing or recording (audio or video) of any performance.
17. Recorded accompaniment is only permitted generally in the DANCE Section (see separate DANCE
Regulations). In other sections recorded accompaniment is only permitted if it is defined in the
description of a specific class and subject to copyright considerations.
18. All performances using music from shows in current production are subject to copyright law.
Songs from shows in current production may be performed as a concert item (i.e. with no
costume or movement) without the need for copyright permission. Where movement or costume
are included in a performance, copyright permission is required, and the Longwell Green Eisteddfod
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
should contact Festival House on 0906 302 1302 (Premium rate) before making entries.
19. All music, characterisation and dances should be age appropriate and will be marked accordingly.
PHOTOCOPYING REGULATIONS
If any “Own Choice” work is selected from an album and is not available as a single copy, one
photocopy may be made for the use of the adjudicator, provided the competitor has already
purchased a copy. The photocopy will be retained by the Steward.
This concession applies only to publishers and copyright holders who are members of the
Music Publishers Association.
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MARKING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Category Mark Descriptor
FAIR 75–77 A performance limited in communication
MODERATE 78–80 A performance showing development of technique and/or
communication
MERIT 81–83 A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or
technical ability
COMMENDED 84–86 A convincing performance technically and artistically
DISTINCTION 87–89 An excellent performance technically and artistically
OUTSTANDING 90+ An exceptional performance technically and artistically
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
1. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The safety of children and vulnerable adults is paramount and all, without exception, have the right to
protection from abuse. All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded
to swiftly and appropriately and all the charity’s trustees, staff and volunteers have a responsibility to
report concerns.
2. PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISATION
To advance the education of the public in the Arts of Music, Speech and Dance by providing a
platform for children and young people to perform in competition, adjudicated by professionals
experienced in those arts.
3. THE EISTEDDFOD ENVIRONMENT
The Eisteddfod is run entirely by volunteers. The Committee seeks to involve parents, guardians,
carers and teachers in partnership with them to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, a safe
environment at the Eisteddfod. Charges for competitors and audiences are outlined in the syllabus.
No one under the age of 18 years must be left unaccompanied. A responsible adult must be with them
at all times and section 6 of this policy makes clear the responsibilities of parents, guardians, carers
and teachers in this regard.
4. TO WHOM DOES THIS POLICY APPLY
This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and those vulnerable adults of any age who
are identified to the organisers prior to their arrival at the Eisteddfod. This should be done by
contacting the Section Secretary who will inform the Chairperson and General Secretary. In recognising
the needs of children from ethnic groups and children who are disabled, the Eisteddfod seeks to meet
needs notified to them by parents, guardians, carers and/or teachers.
5. EISTEDDFOD PERSONNEL
All Eisteddfod committee members and helpers are volunteers. Committee members are invited and
elected to serve and all helpers are known to at least 1 committee member. Committee members and
helpers who are in substantial contact with children are checked by the Criminal Records Bureau
(CRB). Committee members and helpers can be identified during the Eisteddfod by the wearing of
badges indicating their name and job title. Serious problems or concerns should be raised with section
secretaries or stewards. All concerns will be taken seriously, documented, dated and referred to the
committee. The General Secretary and a committee member have undergone training and all committee
members and helpers are aware of and agree to implement this policy.
6. PREPARATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE EISTEDDFOD
● In partnership with the Eisteddfod all parents, guardians, carers and teachers will play their part in
the implementation of this policy by noting that all children under the age of 18 years must be
supervised by parents, guardians, carers or teachers at all times. Where a parent, guardian or
carer is not personally attending the Eisteddfod, this policy requires them to be satisfied that their
children will be accompanied to the Eisteddfod and adequately supervised at all times by responsible
adults acting on their behalf.
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● This policy will be printed in the Syllabus and as far as possible copies sent out with competitors
entry tickets. Also to ensure that all concerned are aware of this policy, on entry to the Eisteddfod
venue the supervising adult(s) will receive a copy of this policy.
7. CHANGING AND PRACTICE ROOMS
● Changing rooms are the responsibility of the teachers/schools who are allocated specific areas for
changing.
● The passage between the changing rooms and performance areas is the responsibility of the
teacher/schools.
● Practice rooms are not provided.
8. RECORDING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Recording of any kind is prohibited at the Eisteddfod.
Any photographs taken by the Press or a professional photographer, approved by the committee and
having undergone CRB checks, will only be taken and published at the discretion of Section Secretaries
and parents, guardians or carers.
9. THE LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS THIS POLICY
The Children Act 1989; The Police Act 1997; The Data Protection Act 1998; The Human Rights Act
1998; The Protection of Children Act 1999; The Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000; The
Children Act 2004.
10. POLICY REVIEW
The committee will review their policy regularly, improving and enhancing it as necessary. In doing
this they will look to The British and International Federation of Festivals for support and that body, in
turn, will look to other agencies for good practice, most notably the NSPCC and Arts Council of
England policy guidelines.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The Longwell Green Eisteddfod has an equal opportunities policy and practice to ensure
that all persons involved, both present and potential, are treated equally and as individuals
regardless of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital or parental status, political
belief, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. The Eisteddfod offers a wide range of
classes in music, speech and dance. The committee is prepared to consider the
introduction of classes that would further diversify the type of performances subject to their
artistic merit. However, as the purpose of the Eisteddfod is to encourage performance by
children and young adults it is necessary for competition to be divided into age groups and
for a maximum age to apply.
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VOCAL SECTION
Competitors may bring their own accompanists but an official accompanist will be
provided without additional fee. If the official accompanist is required, copies of own
choice pieces MUST BE SENT WITH THE ENTRY FORM TO THE VOCAL SECTION SECRETARY
(See Page 1 for address). ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY
COPIES OF THE MUSIC. Please mark all music with name and class number. See also the
General Rules of the Eisteddfod on page 2.
ALL CLASSES TO BE ACCOMPANIED EXCEPT CLASSES V12 & V13.
Fees 11 yrs & under classes Solo £6.00
12–18 years classes Solo £6.50 18 years and under Duet £8.00
19–25 years classes Solo £7.50 19–25 years Duet £9.00
Choral ensembles £1 per person, maximum £12
As the Vocal Section is to be performed in the Church please make sure that the words of
the songs are appropriate.
ALL SONGS TO BE SUNG FROM MEMORY
V1 9 years and under
Own Choice.
The HELEN MOUNTAIN AWARD will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class V1.
V2 11 years and under
Own Choice.
The CHARLOTTE CUP will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V2.
V3 13 years and under
Own Choice.
The IVY WILCOX BOWL will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V3.
V4 15 years and under
Own Choice.
The JUBILEE BOWL will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V4.
V5 18 years and under
Any song by Michael Head. Please state key on entry form.
The MARY HALE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V5.
BOYS UNCHANGED VOICES
V6 Own Choice excluding Traditional, Folk, National, TV, Film, Stage and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The ENA FRANCIS TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V6.
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TRADITIONAL, FOLK OR NATIONAL SONG (See Rule 13)
Own choice — Time limit 4 minutes
V7 9 years and under
The JOAN VANSTONE MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest
mark in class V7.
V8 12 years and under
The CORBET LEACH TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in class V8.
V9 13–15 years
V10 16–18 years
The LILIAN JENKINS MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark
in classes V9 and V10.
V11 19–25 years
THE MARGARET THOMAS TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class V11.
UNACCOMPANIED SINGING
V12 12 years and under Folk Song
The ROSE BOWL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V12 .
V13 18 years and under Folk Song
The LAURA JANE CONNELL MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the
highest mark in Class V13.
EXCLUDING TRADITIONAL, FOLK, STAGE, FILM, T.V. OR POP SONG
V14 7 years and under Own Choice
THE PAT HELE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V14.
V15 8–10 years Own Choice
THE HELEN MOUNTAIN TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class V15.
V16 11–12 years Own Choice
V17 13–15 years Own Choice
The HARRY CROOK TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes
V16 and 17.
V18 16–18 years Own Choice
The DORIS MOGRIDGE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class
V18.
V19 19–25 years Own Choice
The MAUREEN JONES TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V19.
SONG FROM T.V., FILMS OR STAGE excluding compositions by Andrew Lloyd-Webber
V20 10 years and under Own Choice
The MAUREEN MOGRIDGE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class V20.
V21 12 years and under Own Choice
The MAUREEN JONES SHIELD will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V21.
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V22 13–15 years Own Choice
The DORIS MOGRIDGE SECOND TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest
mark in Class V22.
V23 16–25 years Own Choice
The SIAN WALTERS CUP will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V23.
SONG BY ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER
V24 15 years and under
The NAISH TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V24.
V25 16–25 years
The TOM FISHER TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class V25.
HUMOROUS SONG
V26 16–25 years
The SHEILA STANTON TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class
V26.
LIGHT OPERA OR MUSICAL COMEDY
V27 16–25 years Own Choice
The GABRIELLE MITCHELL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class V27.
SACRED SONG
V28 13–18 years Own Choice
V29 19–25 years Own Choice
The ANTHONY FELTHAM TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Classes V28 and V29.
VOCAL DUETS
V30 18 years and under Own Choice which must contain at least 25% harmony.
V31 19–25 years Own Choice which must contain at least 75% harmony.
The IVY WILCOX TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes V30
and V31.
POPULAR SONG (Classes V32, V33 and V34 are the only classes where “Pop” will be
considered acceptable)
V32 14–18 years Own Choice with piano accompaniment.
V33 14–18years Own Choice with recorded accompaniment.
Note. Only equipment that can be operated from a single 13 amp socket can
be used, e.g. a combined stereo radio/tape/CD player.
V34 14–18years Own Choice for one or more voices with guitar accompaniment.
Note. No microphones or amplification is allowed.
The SMALL ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes V32,
V33 and V34.
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RECITAL – Any two contrasting Songs
V35 15 years and under
V36 16–25 years
In these classes a proportion of the marks, at the adjudicator's discretion, will be given for presentation.
The MILLENNIUM TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes V35
and V36.
CHORAL ENSEMBLES
These classes are for groups of 3 or more voices
V37 15 years and under A Christmas Carol
The SHEILA STANTON PLATE will be awarded to the group gaining the highest mark in Class V37.
V38 18 years and under 2 contrasting pieces
The PERKINS TROPHY will be awarded to the group gaining the highest mark in Class V38.
V39 19–25 years 2 contrasting pieces
The FESTIVAL TROPHY will be awarded to the group gaining the highest mark in Class V39.
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INSTRUMENTAL SECTION
WHERE ACCOMPANIMENT IS REQUIRED COMPETITORS MUST
PROVIDE THEIR OWN ACCOMPANIST (See also Rule 17)
An Official Accompanist is not provided for this section but the Eisteddfod will try to assist
any entrant who has difficulty in finding an accompanist.
Copies of music must be provided for the adjudicator (see Rule 15 and photocopying
regulations on page 2).
FEES: 9 years and under Solo £4.75
12 years and under Solo £5.25
18 years and under Solo £5.50
Ensembles £2.00 per person; maximum fee £12.00
BRASS SOLO
B1 9 years and under Own Choice Time Limit 2 mins.
B2 12 years and under Own Choice Time Limit 3 mins.
The LONGWELL GREEN EISTEDDFOD TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the
highest mark in Classes B1 and B2.
B3 15 years and under Own Choice Time Limit 5 mins.
B4 18 years and under Own Choice Time Limit 8 mins.
The SUTTON TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes B3–B4.
CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO
G1 9 years and under Own Choice Max. 2 mins.
G2 12 years and under Own Choice Max. 3 mins.
G3 15 years and under Own Choice Max. 5 mins.
G4 18 years and under Own Choice Max. 8 mins.
The JANE YARD TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Classes G1–G4.
WOODWIND SOLO
W1 9 years and under Own Choice Max. 2 mins.
W2 12 years and under Own Choice Max. 3 mins.
W3 15 years and under Own Choice Max. 5 mins.
W4 18 years and under Own Choice Max. 8 mins.
A trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class W1–W4.
STRING SOLO
S1 9 years and under Own Choice Max. 2 mins.
S2 12 years and under Own Choice Max. 3 mins.
S3 15 years and under Own Choice Max. 5 mins.
S4 18 years and under Own Choice Max. 8 mins.
The CO-OPERATIVE CUP will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Classes S1–S4.
CLASSES FOR ANY SOLO INSTRUMENT UNACCOMPANIED
IN1 11 years and under Own Choice Max. 4 mins.
IN2 12–18 years Own Choice Max. 8 mins.
A trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes IN1 and IN2.
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CLASSES FOR ANY SOLO INSTRUMENT WITH RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENT
Note: Only equipment that can be operated from a single 13 amp. socket can be used, e.g. a combined
stereo radio tape/CD player.
IN3 11 years and under Own Choice Max. 4 mins.
IN4 12–18 years Own Choice Max. 8 mins.
A Trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes IN3 and IN4.
If several entries in classes IN1 to IN4 are received from people playing instruments of the same
type but not catered for by the other solo classes, e.g. recorders, harps, additional classes can be
added to the programme. Please contact the section or general secretary to discuss this option.
ENSEMBLES – Any combination of 2 or more instrumentalists plus piano if required.
E1 11 years and under Own Choice Max. 8 mins.
E2 18 years and under Own Choice Max. 8 mins.
In Class E2 a pianist must be no older than 18 years and will be regarded as part of the ensemble for
adjudication.
A trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes E1–E2.
ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS
Own choice – any style, any voice with or without rhythm, single fingered or fully fingered chords. These
details to be submitted to the adjudicator at the time of performance.
Competitors to use their own keyboards and stands. The keyboard must be operable from a single
13 amp power socket.
EL1 12 years and under Own Choice Max. 4 mins.
EL2 18 years and under Own Choice Max. 8 mins.
A trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes EL1–EL2
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PIANOFORTE SECTION
FEES: 10 years and under Solo Classes £4.75
11 years and over Solo Classes £5.25
Repertoire and Recital Classes £6.00
Duets and Trios See classes
Copies of Own Choice music must be provided for the adjudicator or a mark will not be given
(see Rule 15 and photocopying regulations on page 2).
SET PIECE CLASSES
P1 7 years and under
“Playground Chase” from Party Time by Michael Rose. ABRSM
The FARMER TROPHY to be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class P1.
P2 8 years and under
“Sun City” from Upgrade 0-1 by Pam Wedgewood (Faber Music).
P3 9 years and under
“In the Eyes of a Tiger” from Really Easy Jazzin About by Pam Wedgewood (Faber
Music).OPYO COME?
P4 10 years and under
“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin (arr. Louise Chamberlain) from Step it up! Grade 2-3
(Faber Music).
The McCONNELL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Classes P2–P4.
P5 11 years and under
“L'Avalanche” from Music Thro' Time Book 2 (arr. Pauline Hall and Paul Harris. (OUP).
Or any similar edition.
P6 13 years and under
“Theme and Variations” by Mozart. Classics to Moderns Book 4. Yorktown.
P7 15 years and under
“Le Petit Negre” by Debussy. Classics to Moderns Book 4. Yorktown.
Or any simillar edition.
A trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes P5 – P7.
OWN CHOICE CLASSES – One piece only in each class.
P8 8 years and under (up to Grade 1) Own choice Time limit 2 minutes
P9 10 years and under (up to Grade 3) Own choice Time limit 2 minutes
P10 12 years and under (up to Grade 5) Own choice Time limit 3 minutes
P11 15 years and under (up to Grade 8) Own choice Time limit 5 minutes
A trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes P8 – P11.
P12 18 years and under Own choice, CLASSICAL Time limit 6 minutes
A trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class P12.
P13 18 years and under Own choice, MODERN including POPULAR, JAZZ or SWING
Time limit 6 minutes
A trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class P13.
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BEETHOVEN CLASSES – One piece only in each class.
P14 14 years and under One piece only Time limit 4 minutes
The IVY WILCOX TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class P14.
P15 18 years and under One piece only Time limit 8 minutes
The HARDWICK TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class P15.
REPERTOIRE CLASSES – Two pieces of contrasting style and period.
P16 12 years and under Time limit 6 minutes
P17 13–18 years Time limit 10 minutes
The DORIS HILL REPERTOIRE CUP will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Classes P16–P17.
RECITAL CLASS – Three pieces of Own Choice
P18 18 years and under Time limit 15 minutes
The HILDA WILLIS TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class P18
.
MASTER CLASS
P19 18 years and under
To prepare any piece of Grade 5 Standard or above.
Entrants must be prepared to play some sections again, and take part in discussion and tuition.
GRADED CLASSES – Own Choice – One piece only in each class
P20 Grades 1–2 Time limit 2 minutes
P21 Grades 3–4 Time limit 3 minutes
P22 Grades 5–6 Time limit 4 minutes
P23 Grades 7–8 Time limit 5 minutes
The COOMBS TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes P20–P23.
DUET CLASSES – Own Choice – One piece only in each class
P24 10 years and under Time limit 3 minutes Fee £4.50
P25 12 years and under Time limit 4 minutes Fee £5.00
P26 15 years and under Time limit 5 minutes Fee £5.50
P27 18 years and under Time limit 6 minutes Fee £6.00
The MRS. HARRY CROOK TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark
in Classes P24–P27.
TRIO CLASSES – Own Choice – One piece only in each class
P28 15 years and under Fee £6.90
The McCONNELL CUP will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class P28.
P29 18 years and under Fee £6.90
The HINGE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class P29.
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SPEECH AND DRAMA SECTION
Copies of poems may be obtained from the Secretary. Competitors need not obtain
permission to perform Own Choice pieces, as both set and own choice selections are covered
by an arrangement with the Authors’ Licensing & Collection Society for which entry fees
include the cost. This does not apply to Duologue for which permission must be obtained.
Please note that competitors who run over time may be penalised.
FEES: 11 years and under Solo £4.50 Duologue £6.00
12 years and over Solo £5.00 Duologue £6.50
ALL POEMS TO BE MEMORISED
SET PIECE CLASSES
The SOURCES of the set poems are:
The Works 5 – Macmillan Children's Books ISBN: 0-330-39870-9. (Code A)
Read Me 1 – Macmillan Children's Books ISBN: 0-330-37353-6. (Code B)
SD1 6 years and under
“The Caterpillar” by Christina Rosetti (Code B)
or
“The Rain” by May Justus (Code B)
The FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class SD1.
SD2 7 years
“Bed Time” by Allan Ahlberg (Code B)
or
“Ten Things Found in a Wizard's Pocket” by Ian McMillan (Code B)
The NATHAN JONES MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark
in Class SD2.
SD3 8 years
“Holiday Weather” by Petonelle Archer (Code A)
or
“Dragon” by Jean Kenward (Code B)
The MRS ALISON CHIDZOY TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class SD3.
SD4 9 years
“Nature's Paint Box” by Matt Simpson (Code A)
or
“Superman's Dog” by Paul Cookson (Code B)
SD5 10 years
“In Grandma's Kitchen” by Matt Simpson (Code B)
or
“Watch Your French” by Kit Wright (Code B)
The HILDA WILLIS TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in classes SD4
and SD5.
SD6 11 & 12 years
“Hector The Collector” by Shel Silverstein (Code A)
or
“The Marrog” by R.C. Scriven (Code B)
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SD7 13 & 14 years
“No!” by Thomas Hood (Code A)
or
“Moonnlit Apples” by John Drinkwater (Code B)
The KEMP BROS TROPHY FOR JUNIOR POETRY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the
highest mark in Classes SD6 and SD7.
SD8 15 & 16 years
“Careful With That, You Might Break It” by John Rice (Code A)
or
“The Smell Of Chrysanthemums” by Elizabeth Jennings (Code B)
SD9 17 & 18 years
“The Dragon Speaks” by C.S. Lewis (Code A)
or
“Explorer” by Alan Brownjohn (Code B)
The MADAM WINIFRED LOVE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark
in classes SD8 and SD9.
OWN CHOICE POETRY
SD10 9 years and under Max. 1½ mins.
SD11 10 & 11 years Max. 1½ mins.
The JEAN HOWELL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes
SD10 and SD11.
SD12 12–15 years Max. 1½ mins.
SD13 16–18 years Max. 1½ mins.
The MILLENNIUM POETRY CUP will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes
SD12 and SD13.
TELEVISION NEWS READER (Set – Table & Chair, not on stage).
News Bulletin will be sent 10 days before competition.
SD14 12 years and under
SD15 13–18 years
The WESTERN DAILY PRESS TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark
in classes SD14 and SD15.
PREPARED PROSE READING
SD16 11 years and under Any passage from an own choice book. Max 2 mins
SD17 12 –14 years Any passage from an own choice book. Max 2 mins
SD18 15 –18 years Any passage from an own choice book. Max 3 mins
The PAT ELLIS MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
classes SD16–SD18.
PROSE FROM MEMORY
SD19 12 years and under Own Choice Max 2 mins
SD20 13–18 years Own Choice Max 2 mins
The FOSTER CUP will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in classes SD19 and
SD20.
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PREPARED BIBLE READING
Competitors must bring copies of own choice Bible Reading for the adjudicator.
SD21 11 years and under Own Choice from any translation Max. 2 mins.
SD22 12–14 years Own Choice from any translation Max. 2 mins.
SD23 15–18 years Own Choice from THE KING JAMES AUTHORISED
VERSION only Max. 3 mins.
The ALL SAINTS TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes
SD21–SD23.
SOLO ACTING Title of scene to be submitted with entry. Small hand props may be used.
SD24 10 years and under Scene by one person Max 4 mins.
The SANDRA MCDOWELL TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class SD24.
SD25 13 years and under Scene by one person EXCLUDING Shakespeare. Max 4 mins
SD26 14 & 15 years Scene by one person EXCLUDING Shakespeare. Max 4 mins
The STELLA WILSON TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Classes SD25 and SD26.
SD27 16–18 years Scene by one person EXCLUDING Shakespeare. Max 5 mins
SD28 18 years and under Shakespeare scene by one person. Max 5 mins
The LONGWELL GREEN BROTHERHOOD TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the
highest mark in Classes SD27 and SD28.
DUOLOGUE Title of scene to be submitted with entry. Small hand props may be used.
SD29 11 years and under Own Choice Max 5 mins
The COLLEGIATE TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Class
SD29.
SD30 12–14 years Own Choice Max 5 mins
The JACQUELINE CHIDZOY TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class SD30.
SD31 15–18 years Own choice Max 5 mins
The CAPALDI-MUNKTON TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Class SD31.
SOLO MIME No costume or hand props. Table and chair set allowed.
SD32 13 years and under Own choice Max 3 mins
SD33 14–18 years Own choice Max 3 mins
The JANET TUCKETT TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Classes SD32 and SD33.
SIGHT READING The same passage will be read by each competitor.
SIGHT READING Competitors will be given three minutes to prepare a passage chosen by the
adjudicator.
SD34 12 years and under
SD35 13–15 years
SD36 15–18 years
The JANET TUCKETT TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in
Classes SD34–SD36.
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Project Speaking. Competitors will be required to speak on either the set topic or a subject of
their own choice. Visual aids may be used.
SD37 14 years and under West Country Sports Person (past or present) Max 4 mins
SD38 15–18 years West Country Philanthropist (past or present) Max 5 mins
A Trophy will be awarded to the Competitor gaining the highest mark in Classes SD37 and SD38.
All Trophies to be held for one year and returned to either the Speech and Drama Secretary or the
General Secretary by 1 October unless otherwise arranged. Please ensure trophies are clean and in
good condition.
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DANCE SECTION
DANCE REGULATIONS
These should be read in conjunction with the General Rules on page 2.
1. Time limits must be observed (found in syllabus). Checks may be made.
2. We reserve the right to commence classes 30 minutes earlier than the published time. It is
advised that you arrive at least an hour before your class is due to start, and be ready should
classes run early.
3. Tapes should be rewound and ready to play. CDs should have the music to be used on first
track only. They should be placed in the tray at the back of the hall, near the desk. Please name
the tape or CD and place it in the correct order into the correct numbered box for the class you
are entered in. As each class finishes, collect your tape or CD from the entrance hall where
you will also find Report sheets and any certificates gained as soon as they are ready.
4. No voice accompaniment on Song and Dance music.
5. No ‘tap sounds’ effect on tap tapes.
6. Only 13 years and over permitted on pointes.
7. No props are permitted in Classical Ballet classes.
8. To take part in this Festival, competitors must not be attending full-time dance education.
9. MEDALS. Second place medals will be awarded in classes with six or more competitors. Third
place medals will be awarded in classes with 10 or more competitors.
10. All music, characterisation and dances should be age appropriate and will be marked accordingly.
STAGE DIMENSIONS
The available space for dancing is 5 metres by 5 metres.
Time Limits
10 years and under 1½ mins. is allowed except in classes D4 and D10 where it is 2 mins.
11 years and over 2 mins. is allowed except in classes D4 and D10 where it is 2½ mins.
Duets/Trios 3 mins.
Groups 5 mins.
Fees
10 years and under Solo fee £4.00 Duet fee £5.00 Trios £6.60
11 years and over
Groups £10.00
Solo fee £4.50 Duet fee £5.50 Trios £6.60
LIGHT
REFRESHMENTS
AVAILABLE DAILY
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BABY CLASSICAL (Ballet/National/Character)
D1 4 years and under
BABY CABARET
D2 4 years and under
CLASSICAL BALLET
3a 5–6 years
3b 7–8 years
3c 9–10 years
3d 11–12 years
3e 13–14 years
3f 15 years and over
CHARACTER
4a 5–6 years
4b 7–8 years
4c 9–10 years
4d 11–12 years
4e 13–14 years
4f 15years and over
NATIONAL
5b 8 years and under
5c 9–10 years
5d 11–12 years
5e 13–14 years
5f 15 years and over
GREEK
6b 8 years and under
6c 9–10 years
6d 11–12 years
6e 13–14 years
6f 15 years and over
TAP
7a 5–6 years
7b 7–8 years
7c 9–10 years
7d 11–12 years
7e 13–14 years
7f 15 years and over
MODERN
8a 5–6 years
8b 7–8 years
8c 9–10 years
8d 11–12 years
8e 13–14 years
8f 15 years and over
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LYRICAL
9b 8 years and under
9c 9–10 years
9d 11–12 years
9e 13–14 years
9f 15 years and over
SONG & DANCE
10a 5–6 years
10b 7–8 years
10c 9–10 years
10d 11–12 years
10e 13–14 years
10f 15 years and over
11 SOLO CHOREOGRAPHY
Any age
12 CONTEMPORARY DANCE (Based on Graham or Cunningham techniques)
14 years and over
13 IMPROVISATION
Any age
14 STYLISED BALLET
11d 11–12 years
11e 13–14 years
11f 15 years and over
15 HIP-HOP/STREET DANCE
Any age
DUET, TRIO AND GROUP CLASSES
Classification: CLASSICAL – Ballet, Character, National,Greek.
CABARET – Modern, Lyrical, Song and Dance
For Tap – See Classes 23 and 24
A competitor may enter more than once IF with a different partner or genre.
CABARET DUET
16a 8 years and under
16b 9–12 years
16c 13 years and over
CLASSICAL DUET
17a 8 years and under
17b 9–12 years
17c 13 years and over
CABARET TRIOS
18b 12 years and under
18c 13 years and over
CLASSICAL TRIOS
19b 12 years and under
19c 13 years and over
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CABARET GROUP
21a 12 years and under
21b 13 years and over
CLASSICAL GROUP
22a 12 years and under
22b 13 years and over
TAP DUET
23a 12 years and under
23b 13 years and over
TAP TRIO/QUARTET
24a 12 years and under
24b 13 years and over
COMPETITION FOR THE LONGWELL GREEN CLASSICAL BURSARY OF £100
Class 100 Fee £5
This competition is open to anyone ALSO entering classes 3, 4, 5, 6 (c - f).
Choose your favourite genre and tell us on the day.
TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE
HIGHEST MARK IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES
BABY CLASSES - 4 yrs and under
BALLET - 5 –10 yrs
BALLET - 11–14 yrs
BALLET - 15–18 yrs
CHARACTER - 5–10 yrs
CHARACTER - 11–18 yrs
NATIONAL - 5–10 yrs
NATIONAL - 11–18 yrs
GREEK - 5–10 yrs
GREEK - 11–18 yrs
TAP - 5–10 yrs
TAP - 11–18 yrs
MODERN - 5–10yrs
MODERN - 11–18yrs
The CLASSICAL CUP for the highest combined marks in Ballet/Character/National/Greek
The CABARET CUP for the highest combined marks in Tap/Modern/Lyrical/Song and Dance
The ROBERT HAROLD AWARD to the boy who has shown the most promise
The FIRST STEPS TROPHY to the dancer who has shown the most promise
The TANYA ALLEN CUP FOR THE MOST AUTHENTIC National costume
The MOLLY TANNER TEACHERS CHALLENGE CUP
The SUZANNE HOOK MEMORIAL CUP for the best costume
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LYRICAL - 5–10yrs
LYRICAL - 11–18yrs
SONG AND DANCE - 5–10 yrs
SONG AND DANCE - 11–18 yrs
IMPROVISATION – any age
SOLO CHOREOGRAPHY – any age
CONTEMPORARY DANCE – 14 yrs and over
CABARET DUETS
CLASSICAL DUETS
CABARET TRIOS
CLASSICAL TRIOS
CABARET GROUPS
CLASSICAL GROUPS