Piano (solos and duets)

  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    

David Chitson

“When the Weymouth Music Festival first started I decided to sponsor a trophy to be presented to ‘The Most Promising Pianist’. Over the next 26 years it has given me great pleasure to see so many of these pianists go on to achieve great things with their musical abilities. I hope that by receiving the … Read more

David Bruce-Payne

“I have been associated with the Weymouth Music Festival as an Adjudicator for many years. I feel that one of its main attractions has been the fact that it is non-competitive and I am sure that this feature has given it a most relaxed yet stimulating quality. The Committee and helpers always provide a welcoming … Read more

Vocal Solos & Duets

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  

Choirs & Vocal Ensembles

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

Duncan Honeybourne

“For me as a young musician growing up in South Dorset, the Weymouth Music Festival offered a taste of the exciting musical world outside. I was enthused and inspired by celebrity adjudicators and relished the chance to test my skills and expand my horizons in a stimulating environment which was always warmly supportive, encouraging and … Read more

Orchestras, Bands & Instrumental Groups

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