Brass

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

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

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    

Strings

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

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

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  

Musical Theatre

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

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  

Composition

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