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53rd Grantham Music Festival
Registered Charity no.1044961
2015
SYLLABUS
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ChristChurch, Finkin Street
Wednesday 4th – Wednesday 11th March 2015
Trophy Winners Concert Saturday 14th March 2015
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
All competitors under the age of 18 years, and vulnerable adults of any age, must be
supervised by a parent, guardian or carer. Where a parent, guardian or carer is not personally
attending with their child/vulnerable adult, the parent, guardian or carer must be satisfied that
the child/vulnerable adult will either be accompanied to the Festival and adequately
supervised by an adult acting on their behalf, or be satisfied that the child/vulnerable adult
may attend the Festival independently.
With reference to the preliminary statement, we advise that the Festival Committee and
Festival Helpers cannot take responsibility for those children/vulnerable adults who attend
unsupervised.
The full copy of the Child Protection Policy can be found on pp. 19-20 of the Syllabus and is also
available at
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Please note: for any child under 18 or vulnerable adult the disclaimer on the entry form must be
completed, signed and submitted at the time of entry
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Grantham Music Festival
Registered Charity no.1044961
4 March - 11 March 2015
CHRISTCHURCH, FINKIN STREET
By kind permission of the Minister and Church Council
This Festival is affiliated to
The British and International
Federation of Festivals
for Music, Dance and Speech
of which Her Majesty The Queen
is Patron
President
Vice-President
Vice-President
Mr P J Lank
Mr G W Winter
Mr R A Jeffreys
COMMITTEE
Chairman
Vice Chairman
General Secretary
Entries Secretary
Treasurer
Minuting Secretary
Patrons Secretary
Publications Secretary
Trophy Secretary
Charity Commission Liaison Officer
Publicity
Committee Members
Mr J Troke
Mrs V Townsend
Mrs E Bowskill
Mrs V Townsend
Mrs R Read
Mrs S Stevens
Mrs K Pashley
Mrs A Mauro-Pearce
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Mrs V Townsend
Mr J Wood
Mrs J Potter
Hon Auditor
Mr K Mann
Official Accompanists
Mrs S Anthony
Mrs J Walker
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The Grantham Music Festival would like to acknowledge
the generosity of:
Patrons, who donate financial support
towards the running of the Festival
and
Helpers, who offer practical assistance
in the day-to-day running of the Festival
Without their help the Festival would not be viable
We are always seeking new Patrons and Helpers
Would YOU be interested?
To become a Patron or a Helper please tick the space at
the bottom of the entry form or contact the General Secretary:
Mrs E Bowskill
3 Sandcliffe Road
Grantham NG31 8DT
Tel: 07840 240854
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GRANTHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015
ADJUDICATOR – Joan Foster
The Committee of the Grantham Music Festival is delighted this year to welcome Joan Foster
to Grantham.
For 13 years, Joan was cello teacher and lecturer in String Teaching at Birmingham
Conservatoire.
She has been a seminar/workshop leader for several Local Education Authorities and for the
European String Teachers’ Association in UK and Denmark.
Joan is a former Director of the St Cecilia Chamber Music Trust and was the cellist in the
Lydian Trio.
She currently teaches strings and piano and is Director of the Alverton Singers. She is a
grade/diploma examiner and trainer for ABRSM, nationally and internationally.
ADJUDICATION OF PERFORMANCES
Marks will be awarded as follows:
90 +
87 – 89
84 – 86
81 – 83
78 – 80
75 – 77
for an exceptional performance, both technically and artistically
for an excellent performance technically and artistically
for a convincing performance technically and artistically
for a capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability
for a performance showing development of technique and/or communication
for a performance limited in its communication
Certificates and Trophies will be awarded as follows:
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Each entrant will receive a detailed written adjudication
Entrants placed 1st and 2nd in each class will receive a certificate
Merit certificates will also be awarded at the Adjudicator’s discretion
Trophies will be awarded as indicated
The Committee will award a small prize to winners in the beginner classes to encourage and support
promising young performers in their musical journey.
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competitor(s) providing the best performance of the Festival
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RULES
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No professional performer (i.e. anyone who derives the main part of their income from that
branch of the art in which they intend to enter the Festival) may compete
Age limits apply to 31 August of the year of the Festival
The Committee reserves the right to accept or refuse any entry and its decision on any point
is final
The Committee reserves the right to change the adjudicator or appoint extra adjudicators as
it deems appropriate
Any comments regarding the running of the Festival should be made in writing and sent to
the General Secretary
Conditions of Entry
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Completed entry forms and declarations along with full payment (together with a large SAE)
must be received by the closing date
Late or incomplete entries will NOT be accepted due to the time constraints on the compiling
and printing of the Festival Programme
No soloist or group may enter the same piece for more than ONE class
No solo competitor may enter more than ONE instrumental or vocal grade class on the same
instrument
Accurate timing of performances must be specified on the form at the time of entry
Competitors requiring an Official Accompanist must state this on their entry form, enclose a
copy of the music for the accompanist and pay the relevant fees at the time of entry
Choice of piece(s) must meet the requirements for duration, genre and style specified in class
description
Any substitution made after the closing date may render the performance non-competitive
During the Festival
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Copies of pieces must be brought to the Festival for the use of the Adjudicator and must be
handed in before the start of the session in which the class takes place. Failure to do so may, at
the discretion of the Adjudicator, render the performance non-competitive
Copies of pieces must be clearly marked with the competitor's name, class number and
competitor number
Unauthorised photocopying is illegal. To comply with the Code of Fair Practice, any
photocopies for the Adjudicator will be retained by the Committee and destroyed
Competitors in piano classes may ask to play a scale or arpeggio before the start of their class;
this is, however, at the Adjudicator’s discretion and if time permits
Performers running over their allotted time must be prepared to stop at the request of the
Adjudicator
Equipment to play CD backing tracks (as stated in the Syllabus under individual classes) will be
provided
The Adjudicator will only award 1st and 2nd place, certificates of merit and trophies where
sufficient merit is shown
Photographing and recording of Festival sessions is strictly forbidden
The Committee accepts no responsibility for damage to, or loss of instruments, music copies or
personal property of any kind during the Festival
Trophy Winners and Concert
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Trophy Winners are required to receive their trophy at the Presentation of Trophies and should
be prepared to perform at the Trophy W inners Concert
Due to time constraints we regret that only a selection of trophy winners would be invited to
perform at the Trophy Winners Concert, but details of all trophy winners will be recorded in the
Grantham Music Festival Book of Honour
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NOTES ABOUT AGE LIMITS AND KEY STAGES
School Ages: any competitor who is under 19 on 31st August 2015
Primary School: any competitor who will still be at Primary School (Key stages 1 and 2) on August 31st
2015 may enter this class
Secondary School: any competitor who will still be at Secondary School (Key Stages 3 - 5) on August
31st 2015 may enter this class
Key Stage 1:
Key Stage 2:
Key Stage 3:
Key Stage 4:
Key Stage 5:
school years R, 1 and 2
school years 3 – 6
school years 7 – 9
school years 10 – 11
school years 12 – 13
under 8 on 31st August 2015
under 12 on 31st August 2015
under 15 on 31st August 2015
under 17 on 31st August 2015
under 19 on 31st August 2015
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
The following events or sessions will take place during the Festival:
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Primary School Music Making – an opportunity for primary schools to present two or more
pieces of their choice in a non-competitive, fun context, and to meet with other schools in the area
Festival Service – A special service with readings and music from Festival performers, this takes
place in the afternoon of Sunday 8th March in Christchurch, Finkin Street
Presentation of Trophies and Trophy Winners Concert – All the Trophy W inners are invited to
receive their trophies at a special presentation on the evening of Saturday 14th March at 7.00.
The Committee will decide the final schedule of the classes once all the entries have been
received.
Deadline:
Friday 23 January 2015
All entrants will be informed by post of the date and time of the session in which their class
takes place as soon as the programme has been finalised.
Additional information will be constantly updated on the Festival website:
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Trophies are aw arded for the best performance in:
P8
P 10
P 11
P 12
P 13
P9, P14, P20
P16, P17, P18, P19
E1, E2, E3
O 1, O 2
S4
S5, S6, S7
S 13
G 1, G 2
G4, G5, G6
W4
W5, W 6, W 7
W13
R2, R3
R5, R6
R7, R8, R9
B4
B5, B6, B7
B 13
IG1, IG2, IG3
IG4
IG5 - IG7
IG8 - IG10
IG11 - IG13
H1
H2
F1
SC1, SC2
T1
PM1
J1, J2, J3
CO1, CO2, CO3
V1
V2
V3
V 4, V 5
V6, V7, V8
V9
V10, V11, V12
V 14
V 15
V 16
V 17
V 20
V 21
V 22
V 23
C1, C2, C3, V13
C4
C5
C6
C7, C8
Piano Solo - Grades 7 & 8
Piano Repertoire - Primary School
Piano Repertoire - Key Stage 3
Piano Repertoire - Key Stage 4
Piano Repertoire - Key Stage 5
Piano Classes - Open
Piano Duet - School Ages
Electronic Keyboard
Organ
String Solo - Grades 1 & 2
String Solo - Grades 3 - 8
String Repertoire - Open
Guitar Solo - School Ages
Guitar Duet
Woodwind Solo - Grades 1 & 2
Woodwind Solo - Grades 3 - 8
Woodwind Repertoire - Open
Recorder Solo - Primary School
Recorder Repertoire Classes
Recorder Group
Brass Solo - Grades 1 & 2
Brass Solo - Grades 3 - 8
Brass Repertoire - Open
Instrumental Duets
Partnership
Small Instrumental Groups
Instrumental Groups
Large Instrumental Groups
Handchime or Belleplate Group
Handbell Group
Family Group
Senior Citizens
Two Skills
Pop Music
Jazz Solo or Group
Composition
Church Choir Girl/Boy Solo
Vocal Solo - Primary School
Vocal Solo - Key Stage 3
Vocal Solo - Key Stages 4 & 5
Vocal Repertoire - Secondary School
Vocal Repertoire - Open
Vocal Duets
Opera
Oratorio
Lieder
Gilbert and Sullivan
Songs from the Shows - School Ages
Songs from the Shows - Open
Folk Song Solo - School Ages
Folk Song Solo - Open
Vocal Group
Primary School Choir
Secondary School Choir
Church Choir
Equal Voice/Mixed Choir - Open
Mr and Mrs J B Lea-Hair
Alderman Mrs G A C Shipman
Kesteven College Cup
Mr A W Elsey
Mr and Mrs E R Chapman
Arthur Stone Cup
Mr and Mrs G W W inter
Howard Trophy
Mr and Mrs W E Allen
Cheung String Trophy
Mr and Mrs F Joselin Jauch
Mr and Mrs H Green
East Midlands Sound and Lighting
Mr and Mrs H R Scott
Miss Carla Rees
Messrs H H Cox
Mr and Mrs J Divall
Mr and Mrs S R Dawes
Mr H C Sale
Committee Trophy
Richard Upton Trophy
Anonym ous Donor
Miss R Coultas
Grantham Journal Shield
Mr and Mrs Eric Piper
Sqn Ldr G Kerr
Miss Roberta Lynn
Brace Cup
Iris Manton Memorial Shield
St W ulfram’s Ringers
Margaret Birkett Cup
Elsham Singers Trophy
Music Box Trophy
Stanley Thompson Cup
Millennium Trophy
Mr and Mrs Desmond Hides
Keith Draper Trophy
Alderman J Hedley Lewis
Lady Thorold
Mr and Mrs G Necklen
Miss Anneliese Milward
Miss Betty Lowe
Bennington Cup
Mrs D Marks
Miss Betty Lowe
Revd Philip W oods
Mr C J Murden
Mrs B Bradley
Wallwork Cup
Mr and Mrs Peter Cheung
Anonym ous Donor
T G Read Shield
The Norman Family
Mr and Mrs G A Goodban
Miss A G Green
Bishop and Mrs A Otter
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PIANO CLASSES
INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES
Grade Classes: each competitor may enter ONLY ONE of Classes P3 – P8
Choose a piece appropriate for your grade
Class P1
Class P2
Class P3
Class P4
Class P5
Class P6
Class P7
Class P8
Class P9
Class P10
Class P11
Class P12
Class P13
Class P14
Piano Solo – Beginners – Primary School – those who have played for not more
than one year by 31st March 2015
Own choice - not to exceed 3 minutes
F ee: £4
Piano Solo – Beginners – Secondary School – those who have played for not more
than one year by 31st March 2015
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes
F ee: £4
Piano Solo – Preliminary Grade
Own choice - not to exceed 3 minutes
F ee: £4
Piano Solo – Grade 1
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes
F ee: £4
Piano Solo – Grade 2
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £4
Piano Solo – Grades 3 and 4
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £4
Piano Solo – Grades 5 and 6
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
F ee: £4
Piano Solo – Grades 7 and 8
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes
F ee: £4
Piano Solo – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes
Fee £4
Piano Repertoire – Primary School
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £4
Piano Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 3
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 8 minutes
F ee: £4
Piano Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 4
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes
F ee: £4
Piano Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 5
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes
F ee: £4
Piano Repertoire – Open
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes
F ee: £5
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Class P15
Class P16
Class P17
Class P18
Class P19
Class P20
Piano Duet – Beginners – those who have played for not more than one year by
31st March 2015
Own choice - not to exceed 3 minutes
F ee: £5
Piano Duet – Primary School
Own choice - not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £5
Piano Duet – Secondary School – Key Stage 3
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £5
Piano Duet – Secondary School – Key Stage 4
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
F ee: £5
Piano Duet – Secondary School – Key Stage 5
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes
F ee: £5
Piano Duet – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes
F ee: £7
ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD CLASSES
Class E1
Class E2
Class E3
Electronic Keyboard Solo – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £4
Electronic Keyboard Solo – Secondary School – Key Stages 3-5
Own choices – not to exceed 7 m inutes
F ee: £4
Electronic Keyboard Solo – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
Fee £4
ORGAN CLASSES
Class O1
Class O2
Organ Solo – Secondary School – Key Stages 3-5
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
F ee: £4
Organ Solo – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes
F ee: £4
ORCHESTRAL STRING INSTRUMENT CLASSES
Grade Classes: each competitor may enter ONLY ONE of Classes S3 – S7
Choose a piece appropriate for your grade
Class S1
Class S2
Class S3
String Solo – Beginners – Primary School – those who have played for not more than
one year by 31st March 2015
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Solo – Beginners – Secondary School – those who have played for not more
than one year by 31st March 2015
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Solo – Preliminary Grade
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
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Class S4
Class S5
Class S6
Class S7
Class S8
Class S9
Class S10
Class S11
Class S12
Class S13
String Solo – Grades 1 and 2
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Solo – Grades 3 and 4
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Solo – Grades 5 and 6
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Solo – Grades 7 and 8
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Solo – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Repertoire – Primary School
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 3
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 8 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 4
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 5
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
String Repertoire – Open
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £5
GUITAR CLASSES
Class G1
Class G2
Class G3
Class G4
Class G5
Class G6
Guitar Solo – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £4
Guitar Solo – Secondary School – Key Stages 3-5
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
F ee: £4
Guitar Solo – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes
F ee: £4
Guitar Duet – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £5
Guitar Duet – Secondary School – Key Stages 3-5
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
F ee: £5
Guitar Duet – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes
F ee: £7
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WOODWIND INSTRUMENT CLASSES
Grade Classes: each competitor may enter ONLY ONE of Classes W3 – W7
Choose a piece appropriate for your grade
Class W1
Class W2
Class W3
Class W4
Class W5
Class W6
Class W7
Class W8
Class W9
Class W10
Class W11
Class W12
Class W13
Woodwind Solo – Beginners – Primary School – those who have played for not more
than one year by 31st March 2015
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Solo – Beginners – Secondary School – those who have played for not
more than one year by 31st March 2015
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Solo – Preliminary Grade
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Solo – Grades 1 and 2
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Solo – Grades 3 and 4
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Solo – Grades 5 and 6
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Solo – Grades 7 and 8
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Solo – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Repertoire – Primary School
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 3
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 8 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 4
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 5
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Woodwind Repertoire – Open
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £5
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RECORDER CLASSES
Class R1
Class R2
Class R3
Class R4
Class R5
Class R6
Class R7
Class R8
Class R9
Recorder Solo – Primary School – Years 1 and 2
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH RECORDER
A CD Backing Track may be used
F ee: £4
Recorder Solo – Primary School – Years 3 and 4
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH RECORDER
A CD Backing Track may be used
F ee: £4
Recorder Solo – Primary School – Years 5 and 6
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH RECORDER
A CD Backing Track may be used
F ee: £4
Recorder Solo – Secondary School – Key Stages 3-5
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH RECORDER
F ee: £4
Recorder Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stages 3-5
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Recorder Repertoire – Open
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £5
Recorder Group – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
STATE NUMBER IN GROUP AND NUMBER OF MUSIC STANDS NEEDED
F ee: £8
Recorder Group – Secondary School
Own choice in three or more parts – not to exceed 7 minutes
STATE NUMBER IN GROUP AND NUMBER OF MUSIC STANDS NEEDED
F ee: £8
Recorder Group – Open
Own choice in three or more parts – not to exceed 7 minutes
STATE NUMBER IN GROUP AND NUMBER OF MUSIC STANDS NEEDED
Fee: £10
BRASS INSTRUMENT CLASSES
Grade Classes: each competitor may enter ONLY ONE of Classes B3 – B7
Choose a piece appropriate for your grade
Class B1
Class B2
Class B3
Class B4
Brass Solo – Beginners – Primary School – those who have played for not more
than one year by 31st March 2015
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Solo – Beginners – Secondary School – those who have played for not more
than one year by 31st March 2015
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Solo – Preliminary Grade
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Solo – Grades 1 and 2
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
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Class B5
Class B6
Class B7
Class B8
Class B9
Class B10
Class B11
Class B12
Class B13
Brass Solo – Grades 3 and 4
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Solo – Grades 5 and 6
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Solo – Grades 7 and 8
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Solo – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Repertoire – Primary School
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 3
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 8 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 4
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 5
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
Brass Repertoire – Open
Two pieces contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT
F ee: £5
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP CLASSES
Class IG1
Class IG2
Class IG3
Class IG4
Class IG5
Class IG6
Instrumental Duet – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENTS
F ee: £5
Instrumental Duet – Secondary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENTS
F ee: £5
Instrumental Duet – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENTS
F ee: £7
Partnership Class – Open – Both performers to be adjudicated
Solo Voice or Instrument and Piano
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
Fee: Open £7 School ages £5
Small Unaccompanied Instrumental Group – 3 to 5 players – Primary School
One player per part
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
F ee: £5
Small Unaccompanied Instrumental Group – 3 to 5 players – Secondary School
One player per part
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
F ee: £5
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Class IG7
Class IG8
Class IG9
Class IG10
Class IG11
Class IG12
Class IG13
Class IG14
Class IG15
Class IG16
Class IG17
Small Unaccompanied Instrumental Group – 3 to 5 players – Open
One player per part
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
F ee: £7
Instrumental Group – not more than 12 players – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
F ee: £8
Instrumental Group – not more than 12 players – Secondary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
F ee: £8
Instrumental Group – not more than 12 players – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: £10
Large Instrumental Group – more than 12 players – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: £10
Large Instrumental Group – more than 12 players – Secondary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: £10
Large Instrumental Group – more than 12 players – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: £12
String Orchestra – School Ages
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: £10
String Orchestra – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 12 m inutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: £12
Full Orchestra – School Ages
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE NUMBER IN ORCHESTRA
Fee: £10
Full Orchestra – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 12 m inutes STATE NUMBER IN ORCHESTRA
Fee: £12
HANDBELL RINGING CLASSES
Class H1
Class H2
Handchime or Belleplate Ringing Group
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: £10 School ages £8
Handbell Ringing Group
Own choice – not to exceed 12 m inutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: £10 School ages £8
FAMILY CLASS
Class F1
Family Group – Instrumental and/or Vocal STATE WHICH INSTRUMENTS
Performers, conductor and accompanist must be members of the same family
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
Fee: £7 School ages £5
ADULT BEGINNERS CLASS
Class A1
Vocal or Instrumental Solo – Adult beginners (those who have played for not more
than two years by 31st March 2015)
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE VOICE OR INSTRUMENT
F ee: £4
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SENIOR CITIZENS CLASSES
Class SC1
Class SC2
Vocal Solo or Duet
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
Fee: Solo £4 Duet £5
Instrumental Solo or Duet
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE W HICH INSTRUMENT(S)
Fee: Solo £4 Duet £5
TWO SKILLS CLASS
Class T1
TWO solo performances on different instruments OR one instrument and voice
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes STATE WHICH INSTRUMENTS/VOICE
F ee: £4
POP MUSIC CLASS
Class PM1
Pop Music Solo or Group
Own choice which may be original – not to exceed 5 m inutes
A CD Backing Track may be used
Fee: Open Solo £4 Duet £7 Group £10
JAZZ CLASSES
Class J1
Class J2
Class J3
Jazz Solo for Piano
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
F ee: £4
Jazz Solo for Voice or Instrument (other than Piano)
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE INSTRUMENT OR VOICE
A CD Backing Track may be used
F ee: £4
Jazz Ensemble
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: Open £10 School ages £8
COMPOSITION CLASSES
COMPETITORS PLEASE NOTE
Send a written copy and sound recording of your complete composition with your Entry Form, along
with a short paragraph describing the inspiration for and the context for your composition.
During the Festival you may present a live performance or a recording of your composition.
Class CO1
Class CO2
Class CO3
Composition – Secondary School – Key Stages 3 & 4
One recent piece – not to exceed 5 m inutes
F ee: £4
Composition – Secondary School – Key Stage 5
One recent piece – not to exceed 5 m inutes
F ee: £4
Composition – Open
One recent piece – not to exceed 7 m inutes
F ee: £4
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VOCAL CLASSES
COMPETITORS PLEASE NOTE
All performances using music from 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 and/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.
Queries on how to obtain copyright permission should be put to The Performing Rights Society on
0207 580 5544 before making entries.
VOCAL SOLO, DUET AND ENSEMBLE CLASSES
Class V1
Class V2
Class V3
Class V4
Class V5
Class V6
Class V7
Class V8
Class V9
Class V10
Class V11
Vocal Solo – Treble (Church or Chapel Choir girl or boy)
Performers must have been a bona fide member of their choir for more than one year by
31st March 2015
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £4
Vocal Solo – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes
A CD Backing Track may be used
F ee: £4
Vocal Solo – Any Voice – Secondary School – Key Stage 3
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £4
Vocal Solo – Any Voice – Secondary School – Key Stage 4
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
F ee: £4
Vocal Solo – Any Voice – Secondary School – Key Stage 5
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
F ee: £4
Vocal Repertoire – Any Voice – Secondary School – Key Stage 3
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes
F ee: £4
Vocal Repertoire – Any Voice – Secondary School – Key Stage 4
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes
F ee: £4
Vocal Repertoire – Any Voice – Secondary School – Key Stage 5
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes
F ee: £4
Vocal Repertoire – Any Voice – Open
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 15 m inutes
F ee: £5
Vocal Duet – Any Voices – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes
A CD Backing Track may be used
F ee: £5
Vocal Duet – Any Voices – Secondary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £5
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Class V12
Class V13
Class V14
Class V15
Class V16
Class V17
Class V18
Class V19
Class V20
Class V21
Class V22
Class V23
Class V24
Vocal Duet – Any Voices – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £7
Madrigal Group – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: Open £10 School ages £8
Opera – Any Voice – Solo, Duet or Ensemble – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: Solo £4 Duet £7 Ensemble £10
Oratorio – Any Voice – Solo, Duet or Ensemble – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: Solo £4 Duet £7 Ensemble £10
Lieder – Any Voice – Open
Singer and pianist to be adjudicated
Own choice in the original language – not to exceed 5 m inutes
F ee: £7
Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta – Solo, Duet or Ensemble – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
Fee: School ages Solo £4 Duet £5 Ensemble £8
Fee: Open Solo £4 Duet £7 Ensemble £10
Ballad – Any Voice – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
Fee: Solo £4 Duet £7
Songs from the Shows – Solo, Duet or Ensemble – Primary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
Fee: Solo £4 Duet £5 Ensemble £8
Songs from the Shows – Solo, Duet or Ensemble – Secondary School
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
Fee: Solo £4 Duet £5 Ensemble £8
Songs from the Shows – Solo, Duet or Ensemble – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
Fee: Solo £4 Duet £7 Ensemble £10
Folk Song Solo – School Ages
With or without accompaniment
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £4
Folk Song Solo – Open
With or without accompaniment
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
F ee: £4
Folk Song Duet or Group – Open
Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes
Fee: School ages Duet £5 Ensemble £8
Fee: Open Duet £7 Ensemble £10
CHORAL CLASSES
Class C1
Class C2
Class C3
Vocal Group – not more than 12 singers – Primary School
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
F ee: £8
Vocal Group – not more than 12 singers – Secondary School
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
F ee: £8
Vocal Group – not more than 12 singers – Open
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE NUMBER IN GROUP
Fee: £10
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Class C4
Class C5
Class C6
Class C7
Class C8
School Choir – Primary School
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE NUMBER IN CHOIR
Fee: £10
School Choir – Secondary School
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes STATE NUMBER IN CHOIR
Fee: £10
Church Choir – Open
Two pieces of Church Music, one to be a Psalm, Canticle or Hymn
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE NUMBER IN CHOIR
Fee: £12
Equal Voice Choir (i.e. Ladies or Male Voice Choir) – Open
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE NUMBER IN CHOIR
Fee: £12
Mixed Voice Choir – Open
Two songs contrasting in style and period
Own choice – not to exceed 10 m inutes STATE NUMBER IN CHOIR
Fee: £12
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COPIES OF THE 2015 PROGRAMME WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM
Simmonds Music
8 & 9 W estgate
Grantham
NG31 6LE
01476 57 07 00
East Midlands Sound & Lighting
Unit 21 Old Malthouse
Off Springfield Road
Grantham NG31 7BG
01476 579 574
The Guildhall Arts Centre
St Peter’s Hill
Grantham NG31 6PZ
01476 406 158
Stamford Music Shop
11 St Mary’s Hill
Stamford PE9 2DP
01780 751 275
W indblowers
75-77 Derby Road
Nottingham NG1 5BA
0115 941 0543
The Music Room
246 Victoria Centre
Nottingham NG1 3QQ
0115 948 2300
The Music Shop
20-22 Barnby Gate
Newark NG24 1PZ
01636 610 588
RTS Music
11c Stodman Street
Newark NG21 1AN
01636 679 736
Counterpoint
38 Grantham Street
Lincoln LN2 1LW
01522 560 065
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CHILD PROTECTION POLICY – last reviewed September 2012
FULL NAME OF ORGANISATION: Grantham Music Festival
CHAIRMAN: Jeff Troke
TREASURER: Ruth Read
GENERAL SECRETARY: Elizabeth Bowskill
3 Sandcliffe Road,
Grantham NG31 8DT
VENUE: Christchurch, Finkin Street
DATES: Spring Term – March
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT: The safety of children and members of other vulnerable groups 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
Festival’s trustees, organisers, staff and volunteers have a responsibility to report concerns.
1.
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISATION:
The object of the Festival is to advance the education of the public in the Arts. It provides a platform for
amateur performance combined with an educational element from professional musicians.
2.
THE FESTIVAL ENVIRONMENT:
The Festival is a charity run entirely by dedicated volunteers who aim to provide, as far as is reasonably
practicable, a safe environment at each of the Festival venues, namely the church building of
Christchurch, Finkin Street, and for one evening session the school hall at The Priory Ruskin Academy,
Rushcliffe Road.
It is the policy of our Festival to inform and involve parents/guardians/carers and teachers in
partnership with you in order to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable, a safe environment at our
Festival. We do this by ensuring that you receive a copy of this policy at the time you are making
arrangements to attend our Festival.
3.
TO WHOM DOES THIS POLICY APPLY?
This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and members of vulnerable groups of any age
whose needs are identified to the Festival organisers by parents/guardians/carers and/or teachers prior
to their arrival at the Festival. This should be done by contacting the address or telephone number at
the head of this document. Our Festival actively seeks, wherever possible, to meet these needs, but
must know beforehand in order to prepare support - or to let you know we are unable to help.
4.
FESTIVAL PERSONNEL:
All Festival helpers are volunteers and are recruited by personal recommendation, or are teachers in the
area. Festival roles are considered during recruitment. The Festival secretary holds contact details for all
personnel, and where they are working in contact with children and vulnerable adults, holds references
and declarations. Furthermore, all Festival helpers are aware of and support the Child Protection Policy.
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All Festival personnel are informed how to direct children and vulnerable adults with a problem to the
designated person. Every concern raised will be taken seriously, documented and dated. Festival
personnel are easily identified by their official Festival badge.
5.
PREPARATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE FESTIVAL:
All competitors under the age of 18 years, and vulnerable adults of any age, must be supervised by a
parent, guardian or carer. Where a parent, guardian or carer is not personally attending with their
child/vulnerable adult, this Policy requires them to be satisfied that the child/vulnerable adult will be
accompanied to the Festival and adequately supervised by a responsible adult acting on their behalf.
Teachers of larger group entries or with multiple entries will be expected to distribute the information
to parents/carers of participating children/vulnerable adults and return a signed letter stating the
information has been passed on.
Where parents/guardians/carers are not personally attending with their children, this Policy requires
them to be satisfied that their children will be accompanied to the Festival and adequately supervised
by responsible adults acting on their behalf.
6.
PERFORMANCE AREAS AND CHANGING AREAS:
The Festival does not offer supervised changing facilities. The toilet facility is a public area and is not
supervised.
7.
PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOTAPES AND PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY:
Video recording and the taking of photographs by any means is prohibited at all times. The Grantham
Journal photographer is invited to attend the Festival during certain classes. Parents/guardians/carers,
who do not wish their child/vulnerable adult to be photographed, are invited to make their concerns
known, at the time, to any Festival helper. Festival personnel are easily identified by their official
Festival badge.
8.
THE LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS 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.
9.
POLICY REVIEW:
The organisers will constantly review their policy, improving and enhancing it as necessary. In doing this
they will look to The British & 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 policy
guidelines.
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