Marion Jones

Nichola Christie, L.R.A.M L.T.C.L

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Nichola began her journey with music and theatre, thrust (willingly) onto the stage, aged 5, alongside her actor parents, in a review show at the YMCA in Nottingham.  Singing in church choirs, school choirs and playing the violin in the Nottingham Youth Orchestra was a joy and became the basis for the career that was … Read more

Natalie Tsaldarakis

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NATALIE TSALDARAKIS is a Greek concert pianist, member of the Ivory Duo Piano Ensemble, Convivium Label Artist, and artistic co-director of the PianoPlus International Recital Series in south London. She is an elected member of the American National Music Honor Society Pi Kappa Lambda, in recognition of excellence at the conclusion of her M.M. studies … Read more

Brass

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Beginners – up to Grade 2 Intermediate – Grade 3 – 5 Advanced – Grade 6+ Entrants should prepare a programme of about the following length: Beginners – 3-5 Minutes Intermediate – 5-8 Minutes Advanced – 8-10 Minutes Groups – 8 Minutes + set-up time Large Groups – 10-15 Minutes + set-up time

Woodwind

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Beginners – up to Grade 2 Intermediate – Grade 3 – 5 Advanced – Grade 6+ Entrants should prepare a programme of about the following length: Beginners – 3-5 Minutes Intermediate – 5-8 Minutes Advanced – 8-10 Minutes Groups – 8 Minutes + set-up time Large Groups – 10-15 Minutes + set-up time

Strings

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Beginners – up to Grade 2 Intermediate – Grade 3 – 5 Advanced – Grade 6+ Entrants should prepare a programme of about the following length: Beginners – 3-5 Minutes Intermediate – 5-8 Minutes Advanced – 8-10 Minutes Groups – 8 Minutes + set-up time Large Groups – 10-15 Minutes + set-up time

Organ

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The organ class will be held at St Aldhelm’s Church.  Requirements are the same as for the piano classes.    

Richard Kosior

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“It was a splendid day, we could not depart without seeing as much as we could and for that please accept our apologies for not leaving at the stated time.  I would also like to pass on thanks to the adjudicators, whose passion and dedication for helping all the musicians and singers was so evident … Read more

Musical Theatre

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Beginners – up to Grade 2 Intermediate – Grade 3 – 5 Advanced – Grade 6+ Vocal and Musical Theatre entrants are asked to perform up to 2 songs.  Any Musical Theatre or Musical Film (including Animation films) repertoire is acceptable.  Acting through song is preferred. Entrants may also medley songs from the same show … Read more

Composition

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Entrants may enter a composition of length 3-5 minutes for beginners, 5-8 minutes for intermediate, and 8-10 minutes for advanced entrants.   The composition may be for voice and/or any combination of instruments, but composers will need to arrange for their work to be performed at the Festival.  A copy of the music should be made … Read more