2015
SYLLABUS
Friday 24th April 2015
Saturday 25th April 2015
www.chesterfieldmusicfestival.org.uk
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Syllabus Index
General Information
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Vocal recital class
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Vocal solo classes
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Piano solo classes
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Instrumental solo classes9
Vocal duet classes
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Piano duet classes
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Instrumental duet classes12
Choir / Vocal Group classes
12
Instrumental ensemble classes
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Non-competitive classes14
Speech and Drama classes
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Rules and regulations 17
Child Protection Policy 19
Entry Form
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General Information
Chesterfield Competitive Festival of Music and Drama aims to provide a
competitive platform for amateur musicians, singers and actors to perform in
public and to receive a professional adjudication on their performance. The Festival
aims to give the general public an opportunity to enjoy the talents of competitors
and to appreciate performances of music and song in a festival environment.
Classes for school choirs and school instrumental ensembles will be held on Friday
24th April during school time. Other classes may be on either day of the Festival,
but are most likely to be on Saturday 25th April. Details of exact times will be sent
out with competitor’s entry tickets approximately three weeks before the Festival.
On the evening of Saturday 25th April there will be an All-Winners Concert.
Entrants who win their class with a mark of 87 or more (86 or more for under 12s)
will be invited to take part in the All-Winners Concert, where they will compete for
the Festival trophies: Vocalist of the Festival, Instrumentalist of the Festival, and
Young Performer of the Festival. The trophies for Choir of the Festival and Most
Promising Young Singer will also be awarded at the concert.
Our Adjudicators for the music classes will be: Christina Thomson and Dr Vivien
Pike. They are members of the British International Federation of Festivals and
work within the guidelines and regulations of that Federation. The Speech and
Drama classes will be adjudicated by John Goodrum, a local professional actor
and theatre director, and also the President of our Festival.
Our Official Accompanists will be:
Andrew Marples, Jane Palmer, Katy Strudwick and Chris Flint.
Further information can be found on our website,
www.chesterfieldmusicfestival.org.uk
or on our facebook page Chesterfield Music Festival.
May we remind you that:
Entrants whose piece requires piano accompaniment must use the Official
Accompanists. (see rule 6). We do not allow entrants to bring their own
accompanists (except choirs or instrumental ensembles). Our accompanists have
extensive experience of accompanying at all levels of performance. They are
excellent sight-readers, however in order to support the entrants properly they
must have the music well in advance. Please ensure that any music is sent in with
the entry form as specified in Rule 7 of the rules and regulations.
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The use of recorded backing tracks is allowed in certain classes only - these are
clearly identified in the syllabus. Backing tracks must be on a cd and be legitimate
recordings. A sound system to play the cd will be provided in these classes.
In addition, our adjudicators need to be able to see a copy of the music on the day
(see rule 7). Please remember to bring a copy of every piece being performed and
hand it in to the steward at the start of the class.
Entrants in the Drama classes must send in a copy of their chosen piece with the
entry form and also provide one on the day for the adjudicator.
The smooth running of the Festival depends to a large extent on precise
timekeeping of the various classes. Please assist us by considering the specified
time limits carefully when choosing own choice pieces, and by stating an accurate
duration of each piece on the entry form. Performances which exceed the time
limit specified in the syllabus will not be fully adjudicated. (see rule 9).
If you wish to perform any ‘Songs from the Shows’ please note the following: All
performances using music from the shows in current production 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 without need for copyright permission.
Where movement or costume are included in a performance copyright permission
is required and the Festival committee 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 01906 302 1302 before making their entries. (Calls cost
maximum of 50p per minute).
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Chesterfield Competitive Festival
of
Music and Drama
Vocal Recital Class
This class is an opportunity for singers (aged 14 years and above) to
perform a short recital of songs of their choice, with a cash prize for the
winner.
Entrants are required to perform a varied programme of songs (with piano
accompaniment), lasting no more than 15 minutes in total.
Entrants for this class must also enter one of the other vocal classes in the 2015
Festival.
A cash prize of £70 will be awarded to the winner.
A minimum of 6 entrants is required for the class to take place.
The official accompanist must be used for this class. A short rehearsal session
with the accompanist may be arranged prior to the Festival.
The recipient of the cash prize will not be eligible for the ‘Vocalist of the Festival’
Trophy unless they have also won another vocal class in the 2015 Festival.
Class 100
Vocal Recital 14 years and over
Own choice, not to exceed 15 minutes
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£15
Chesterfield Competitive Festival
of
Music and Drama
Classes 2015
Please refer to the Festival Regulations and Child Protection Policy at the
back of this syllabus when making entries.
Entrants whose pieces require piano accompaniment must use the Official
Accompanists.
Entrants in classes where backing track accompaniment is specified must
provide their own legitimate backing track on CD. A sound system (CD
player, amplifier, and microphone) will be provided.
Vocal Solo Classes
Class 1
Vocal Solo 10 years and under £5.00
Own choice, no musicals or pop, not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 2
Vocal Solo 13 years and under £5.00
Own choice, no musicals or pop, not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 3
Vocal Solo 16 years and under£5.00
Own choice, no musicals or pop, not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 4
Vocal Solo 18 years and under£6.00
Own choice, no musicals or pop, not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 5
Vocal Solo 19 years and over£6.00
Own choice, no musicals or pop, not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 6
Opera & Light Opera Vocal Solo 14 - 17 years£5.00
Own choice (including G&S) not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 7
Opera & Light Opera Vocal Solo 18 years and over Own choice (including G&S) not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 8
Sacred Song Vocal Solo 17 years and under£6.00
Own choice (including Oratorio) not to exceed 5 minutes
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£6.00
Class 9
Sacred Song Vocal Solo 18 years and over£6.00
Own choice (including Oratorio) not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 10
Vocal Solo Musicals 10 years and under £5.00
Own choice from a musical not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 11
Class 12
Vocal Solo Musicals 13 years and under
£5.00
Own choice from a musical not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 13
Vocal Solo Musicals 18 years and under£6.00
Own choice from a musical not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 14
Class 15
Vocal Solo Musicals 19 years and over £6.00
Own choice from a musical not to exceed 5 minutes
Vocal Solo Folk Song (unaccompanied) 12 years and under
Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes
£5.00
Class 16
Class 17
Vocal Solo Folk Song (unaccompanied) 17 years and under
Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes
£5.00
Vocal Solo Folk Song (unaccompanied) 18 years and over
Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes
£5.00
Class 18
Vocal Solo Popular Song (with backing track) 12-14 years Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
£5.00
Class 19
Vocal Solo Popular Song (with backing track) 15-17 years Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
£5.00
Class 20
Vocal Solo Popular Song (with backing track) 18 years and over
Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
£6.00
Class 21
Vocal Solo 21 years and over£6.00
Own Choice (any genre) not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 22
Vocal Solo Self-Accompanied Open £6.00
Any instrument not to exceed 5 minutes
Vocal Solo Musicals 16 years and under
£5.00
Own choice from a musical not to exceed 5 minutes
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Piano Solo Classes
Class 23
Class 24
Piano Solo 10 years and under £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 2 minutes
Piano Solo 13 years and under
Own choice not to exceed 3 minutes
£5.00
Class 25
Piano Solo 16 years and under
Own choice not to exceed 3 minutes
£5.00
Class 26 Piano Solo 18 years and under£5.00
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Class 27 Piano Solo 19 years and over £6.00
Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
Instrumental Solo Classes
Class 28 Recorder Solo 12 years and under £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 29 Recorder Solo 13-17 years £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Class 30 Woodwind Solo 12 years and under£5.00
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Class 31 Woodwind Solo 13-15 years £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Class 32 Woodwind Solo 16-18 years£5.00
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Class 33 Woodwind Solo 19 years and over (including Recorder)
£6.00
Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 34 Brass Solo 12 years and under £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Class 35 Brass Solo 13-17 years £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
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Class 36 Brass Solo 18 years and over £6.00
Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 37 Strings Solo 12 years and under £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 38
Strings Solo 13-17 years £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Class 39 Strings Solo 18 years and over £6.00
Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 40 Acoustic Guitar Solo 12 years and under £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 41
Acoustic Guitar Solo 13-17 years £5.00
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Class 42
Acoustic Guitar 18 years and over £6.00
Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 43
Instrumental Solo (with backing track) 14 years and under Any instrument
Own choice not to exceed 3 minutes
£5.00
Class 44
Instrumental Solo (with backing track) 15 years and over Any instrument Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Class 45
Two Discipline Solo 12 years & under£6.00
One player performing two pieces, each piece on a different instrument.
Own choice. Not to exceed 6 minutes in total
Class 46
Two Discipline Solo 13-18 years£7.00
One player performing two pieces, each piece on a different instrument.
Own choice. Not to exceed 8 minutes in total
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£5.00
Vocal Duet Classes
Class 47
Class 48
Class 49
Class 50
Vocal Duet 12 years and under£7.50
Own choice (sections of harmony are expected)
not to exceed 3 minutes
Vocal Duet 17 years and under£7.50
Own choice (sections of harmony are expected)
not to exceed 5 minutes
Vocal Duet Open (any age)£7.50
Own choice (sections of harmony are expected)
not to exceed 5 minutes
Vocal Duet Popular Song (with backing track) Open Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
£7.50
Piano Duet Classes
Class 51
Class 52
Class 53
Piano Duet both players 12 years and under £7.50
Own choice not to exceed 3 minutes
Piano Duet both players 17 years and under£7.50
Own choice not to exceed 4 minutes
Piano Duet Open (any age) £7.50
Own choice not to exceed 5 minutes
Instrumental Duet Classes
Class 54 Instrumental Duet Mixed Ages £7.50
(where one player is 18 yrs or over and the other under 18 yrs)
Any instruments (may include piano) Own Choice not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 55 Instrumental Duet both players 12 years and under£7.50
Any instruments (may include piano). Own Choice not to exceed 3 minutes
Class 56 Instrumental Duet both players 17 years and under £7.50
Any instruments (may include piano). Own Choice not to exceed 3 minutes Class 57 Instrumental Duet both players 18 years and over£7.50
Any instruments (may include piano). Own Choice not to exceed 4 minutes
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School Choir Classes
Class 59 School Choir/Vocal Group 11 years and under £15.00
(maximum of 20 singers )
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 60 School Choir /Vocal Group 11 years and under £15.00
(more than 20 singers)
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 61 School Choir/Vocal Group 11-18 years£15.00
(maximum of 20 singers )
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 62 School Choir/Vocal Group 11-18 years
£15.00
(more than 20 singers)
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 65 School Choir/Vocal Group Sacred Songs 11 years and under
(maximum of 20 singers )
£15.00
Programme of hymns and sacred songs,
not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 66 School Choir/Vocal Group Sacred Songs 11 years and under
(more than 20 singers)
£15.00
Programme of hymns and sacred songs,
not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 67
School Choir/Vocal Group Sacred Songs 11 – 18 years £15.00
(maximum of 20 singers )
Programme of hymns and sacred songs,
not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 68
School Choir/Vocal Group Sacred Songs 11 – 18 years £15.00
(more than 20 singers)
Programme of hymns and sacred songs,
not to exceed 10 minutes
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Non-School Choir / Vocal Group Classes
Class 69
Junior Choir/Vocal Group 11 years and under £15.00
(maximum of 20 singers )
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 70 Junior Choir/Vocal Group 11 years and under £15.00
(more than 20 singers)
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 71 Intermediate Choir/Vocal Group 11-18 years£15.00
(maximum of 20 singers )
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 72 Intermediate Choir/Vocal Group 11-18 years)£15.00
(more than 20 singers)
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 73 Senior Choir/Vocal Group Mixed Ages £15.00
(maximum of 20 singers )
(where members are predominantly over 18 yrs)
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 74 Senior Choir/Vocal Group Mixed Ages£15.00
(more than 20 singers))
(where members are predominantly over 18 yrs)
Programme not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 75 Junior Choir/Vocal Group Sacred Songs 11 years and under
(maximum of 20 singers )
£15.00
Programme of hymns and sacred songs, not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 76 Junior Choir/Vocal Group Sacred Songs 11 years and under
(more than 20 singers)
£15.00
Programme of hymns and sacred songs, not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 77
Intermediate Choir/Vocal Group Sacred Songs 11 – 18 years
(maximum of 20 singers )
£15.00
Programme of hymns and sacred songs, not to exceed 10 minutes
Class 78
Intermediate Choir/Vocal Group Sacred Songs 11 – 18 years
(more than 20 singers)
£15.00
Programme of hymns and sacred songs, not to exceed 10 minutes
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School Instrumental Ensemble Classes
Class 79 School Instrumental Group 13 years and under (Up to 12 players)
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes £15.00
Class 80 School Instrumental Group 13 years and over (Up to 12 players)
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes
£15.00
Class 81 School Instrumental Group 13 years and under (13 players or more)
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes £15.00
Class 82 School Instrumental Group 13 years and over (13 players or more)
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes £15.00
Class 83 School Instrumental Jazz Group All Ages £15.00
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes
Non-School Instrumental Ensemble Classes
Class 84 Instrumental Group 13 years and under (Up to 12 players)
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes £15.00
Class 85 Instrumental Group 13 years and over (Up to 12 players)
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes
£15.00
Class 86 Instrumental Group 13 years and under (13 players or more)
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes £15.00
Class 87 Instrumental Group 13 years and over (13 players or more)
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes £15.00
Class 88 Instrumental Jazz Group All Ages £15.00
Own Choice not to exceed 10 minutes
Non-competitive Classes
In these classes an adjudication will be given but no marks or ‘winners’ will be allocated.
Class 89 Adult Vocal Solo (18 years and over) £5.00
Own Choice not to exceed 5 minutes
Class 90 Adult Instrumental Solo (18 years and over, any instrument)
Own Choice not to exceed 5 minutes
£5.00
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Speech and Drama Classes
Verse Speaking: In these classes entrants should prepare one poem from the choices
in their age-group. The poem is to be memorised or read with thorough familiarity, and
the performance to be prefaced by a brief introduction including the poem’s title. The
listed sources are suggestions and are not mandatory, most of the poems are available
in other collections, or from online sources.
Class 91
Verse Speaking (9 years and under)£5.00
My Shadow - Robert Louis Stevenson
(in “The Children’s Treasury of Classic Poetry”,
comp. Nicola Baxter, pub. Lorenz)
or
The Emergensea - John Hegley
(in “The Usborne Book of Poetry”,
comp. Sam Taplin, pub. Usborne)
or
The Visitor - Ian Serraillier
(in “The Usborne Book of Poetry”,
comp. Sam Taplin, pub. Usborne)
Class 92
Verse Speaking (10 – 13 years)£5.00
A Smuggler’s Song - Rudyard Kipling
(in “The Usborne Book of Poetry”,
comp. Sam Taplin, pub. Usborne)
or
Colonel Fazackerley - Charles Causley
(in “The Usborne Book of Poetry”,
comp. Sam Taplin, pub. Usborne)
or
F For Fox - Carol Ann Duffy
(in “101 Poems for Children”, ed Carol Ann Duffy,
pub. Macmillan Children’s Books)
Class 93
Verse Speaking (14 – 16 years)£5.00
Annabel Lee - Edgar Allan Poe
(in “More Nation’s Favourite Poems”, publ BBC Books,)
or
“I’ve Eaten Many Strange And Scrumptious Dishes” - Roald Dahl
(in “My Life in Verse” ed. Alexis Kirschbaum, pub Penguin Classics)
or
In Mrs Tilscher’s Class - Carol Ann Duffy
(in “Poems for Life”, sel. Laura Barber, pub Penguin Books)
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Class 94
Verse Speaking (17 years and over)£6.00
The Subaltern’s Love-Song - John Betjeman
(in “Poems for Life”, sel. Laura Barber, pub Penguin Books)
or
Eden Rock - Charles Causley
(in “Poems for Life”, sel. Laura Barber, pub Penguin Books)
or
The Old Witch In The Copse - Frances Darwin Cornford
(available online)
or
Dulce Et Decorum Est - Wilfred Owen
(available widely)
Drama: In these classes entrants should prepare a piece of their own choice from any
play. Hand props may be used. A copy of the chosen piece must be submitted with
entries for approval by the Festival Committee (any piece which includes swear words,
other expletives and/or blasphemy may be rejected as unsuitable as the performance
may be scheduled at a time when young people might be present).
Class 95
Drama (9 years and under)£5.00
Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes in length
Class 96
Drama (10 - 13 years)
Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes in length
£5.00
Class 97
Drama (14 – 16 years)
Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes in length
£5.00
Class 98
Drama (17 years and over)£6.00
Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes in length
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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The use of sound recordings, video or photography (including mobile phones) is
strictly prohibited during a performance or adjudication and at all other times while
the festival is in progress.
1.
All entries must be made on the official form found in the centre of the syllabus. Photocopies may be submitted for multiple entries. Cheques should be made payable to Chesterfield Music Festival and accompanied by a stamped addressed
envelope for the return of entry tickets. Closing date for entries will be strictly adhered to.
2. The committee reserve the right to refuse an entry and to cancel or amalgamate any class for which there are insufficient entries. In the event of cancellation the
entry fee will be returned.
3. The Festival classes are open to amateur performers only. An amateur is defined as a person who does not derive the main part of his/her income from that section of the art which he or she proposes to enter. This rule does not apply to conductors.
4. Festival entrants must comply with the age limit where applicable. The entrant’s age on the day of the Festival is deemed to be the age for the purpose of the entry. Proof must be produced if required.
5. The adjudicator’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
6. The Official Accompanists must be used for all solo or duet classes where piano accompaniment is required. The Accompanist is also available for choirs and instrumental ensembles if required. Backing track accompaniment (on CD)
can only be used in classes where it is specified in the class name in the syllabus.
Entrants must provide their own legitimate backing track. The Festival will
provide suitable sound system to play the CD.
7. Details of own choice pieces must be given on the entry form. A copy of the music must be brought on the day and given to the adjudicator’s steward before the class commences. If the piece includes piano accompaniment then a copy of the music must be sent in with the Entry Form for the Official Accompanist. All entrants for Drama classes must also send in a copy of their own choice piece with the Entry Form. All copies must be clearly marked with the entrant’s name and class number. Failure to provide suitable copies at the appropriate time will result in disqualification from that class.
8. A set piece from another class may not be offered as own choice.
9. Time limits will be strictly adhered to. Adjudication will cease after the limit and the adjudicator may ask for the performance to be stopped.
10. An own choice test piece may not be performed in more than one class.
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11. The Music Publishers’ Association has issued a revised code of practice on copying copyright works, and the following concession is made for copying own choice
pieces from volumes only for the adjudicator. Other items must not be photocopied without the permission of the copyright holder in each case. When own choice is selected from a publication containing several different works and which is not published separately, one copy may be made for the use of an
adjudicator at a festival provided that the competitor has already purchased his/
her own original copy and that the copy is retained and destroyed by the Festival
chair immediately after the Festival.
The original copy of the volume from which a piece is to be played, must be available in the room at the time of performance and adjudication.
This permission specifically does not apply to set works. Single copies of items may not be photocopied without the prior permission of the copyright holder.
The permission does not apply to making copies for the accompanist, who should always be given a printed copy from which to work.
Photocopies for the adjudicator must be totally legible or they may be refused.
Please note there are no facilities for producing photocopies at the Festival.
12. Adjudicator’s report – one copy only will be available after each class.
13. The order of competing will be shown as in the programme. This order can only be varied by arrangement with the adjudicator’s steward.
14. Certificates and awards may be withheld if in the opinion of the adjudicator competitors have not reached a sufficiently high standard.
15. Successful entrants may be invited to perform again at the all-winners concert on the Saturday evening session of the Festival. At this concert trophies will be
awarded for overall excellence.
16. Entrants must not be replaced by a substitute, nor may they change their own choice pieces. The Festival is under legal obligation to supply to the
Performing Rights Society details of all items performed in the Festival and the
co-operation of teachers and entrants in sending information at the correct time would be very much appreciated.
17.
Winners of trophies must sign a receipt before taking the trophy away.
In accepting a trophy the winner undertakes to keep it safely and return it adequately packed and in a clean condition to the Chair of the Festival Committee, Mrs Julia Tew, 11 Cheetham Avenue, Unstone, Derbyshire, S18 4DL
by the 1st March 2016.
18. The decision of the Festival Committee on any material raised or not covered by these regulations shall be final.
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CHESTERFIELD MUSIC FESTIVAL CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
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 quickly and appropriately and all Committee
members, Consultants, Teachers and volunteers have a responsibility to report
concerns.
Purpose and Function of Festival
The aim of the Chesterfield Competitive Festival of Music and Drama is to provide a
competitive platform for amateur musicians and singers to perform and to receive
a professional adjudication on their performance. The Festival aims to give the
general public an opportunity to enjoy the talents of competitors and to appreciate
performances of music and song in a festival environment.
Festival Environment
The Festival is organized by the Festival Committee with assistance from professional
teachers, music consultants for the programme, volunteers, accompanists and
adjudicators, to provide a safe environment for all competing children as far as is
reasonably practical.
Application of policy
This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and vulnerable adults of any
age, who are identified to the organisers prior to their arrival at the Festival. This should
be done by contacting the address at the foot of this policy. In recognising the needs
of children from ethnic groups and children with disabilities, the Festival actively seeks
to meet those needs notified by parents, guardians, carers and teachers. All Festival
personnel are informed as to whom they should direct children and vulnerable adults
with any concerns.
Festival Personnel
All Festival personnel are Committee members, Accompanists, Music Consultants or
volunteers and can be identified by the badges provided by the Festival. Badges will be
worn throughout the Festival and anyone wearing a badge can be approached in case
of a problem and will report the matter to someone who will be able to help.
During the Festival, the Chairman, who is in overall charge, or the Vice Chair, can be
contacted via door entry table staff.
The roles of all Festival personnel are considered during recruitment and the
Committee holds contact details for all personnel. Where they are working with
children and vulnerable adults on a one to one basis, a reference or criminal records
declaration will be provided. All Festival helpers are aware of and support this Child
Protection Policy.
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Preparation for Attendance at Festival
lf parents, guardians or carers do not personally attend with their children, we draw
attention to all aspects of this Child Protection Policy and require them to be satisfied
that their children will be accompanied to the Festival and adequately supervised by a
responsible adult acting on their behalf.
Performance and Changing Areas
This Festival does not offer changing facilities or designated practice areas. Toilet areas
are considered to be public areas and are not subject to supervision.
Photographs, Video Recording and Press Photography
Video recording, sound recording and photography of any kind are prohibited at all
times during the Festival. The Festival Chair will invite photographers from the local
press in order to publicise and promote the Festival. It is hoped that anyone invited to
appear in these photographs will be happy to comply. Parents who do not wish their
children to be photographed should inform a member of the Committee. All invited
photographers will be working to a code of conduct as set out by their employer and
notified to the Festival Chair. Independent photographers invited to this Festival will
provide evidence of a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.
Legislation Supporting this Policy
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, 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, The
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
Policy Review
The Festival Committee will constantly review their policy, improving it as necessary.
In doing this, they will look to the British and International Federation of Festivals for
support who in turn will look to other agencies for evidence of good practice, most
notably the Arts Council of England, NODA and NSPCC Policy guidelines.
Festival Contacts
Julia Tew, Chair of Festival Committee, Melanie Gilbert, Vice Chair,
11 Cheetham Avenue, 31 Gilbert Avenue,
Unstone, Walton,
Derbyshire Derbyshire
S18 4DL S40 3EU
01246 418887 01246 277698
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CHESTERFIELD
COMPETITIVE FESTIVAL OF
MUSIC AND DRAMA
ALL-WINNERS CONCERT
Saturday Evening
APRIL 25th 2015
Rose Hill United Reformed Church
Don’t miss it
Could you be one of our overall winners?
2015
SYLLABUS