Staffordshire Young Musician of the Year 2015 is sponsored by
The Friends of Staffordshire’s Young Musicians (FOSYM).
FOSYM is a registered charity which exists to advance the musical education
of children and young people resident in Staffordshire.
Find out more at www.fosym.org
Music and Performing Arts Service
Kingston Centre, Stafford, ST16 3TW
Tel: 0300 111 8030
E-mail: [email protected]
The competition is open to any young musician who:
• is a Staffordshire/ resident and is educated in Staffordshire
• plays an instrument of any type, or sings
• is around Grade 3 upwards
Qualifying Round: Saturday 7 March 2015, Stafford
Parents and friends are encouraged to support all the entrants at the first
round.
Entrance by programme, available at the door.
£3.00 adults £1.00 children
Refreshments available
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Staffordshire Young Musician
of the Year
Competition 2015
First Round: Saturday 7 March 2015
The Kingston Centre, Fairway, Stafford,
ST16 3TW
Application Form
Closing date for entries Friday 20 February 2015
This event is sponsored by
The Friends of Staffordshire’s Young Musicians
and
Staffordshire and Stoke Music Education Hub
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Grand Final Saturday 11 July 2015
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
Friday 20 February 2015
Staffordshire Young Musician of the Year 2015
Rules of the competition:
All entrants must:
1.
2.
be aged 18 or under on 31 August 2015 (or up to 19 if still in education at a Staffordshire
or Stoke School/College)
live within the boundaries of Staffordshire and be educated in Staffordshire
FIRST ROUND DETAILS - SATURDAY 7 March 2015 10am - 4pm
Staffordshire Young Musician of the Year
Application Form 2015
Please return your completed entry form to: YM 2015, Jenny Mason,
Music and Performing Arts Service, Kingston Centre, Fairway, Stafford,ST16 3TW
or e mail all details to [email protected] by the closing date:
Friday 20 February 2015
PERSONAL DETAILS (All entrants should complete all sections clearly in block capitals)
Surname:__________________________ First Name:__________________________
The decision of the adjudicator is final.
School: ___________________________ Date of Birth: ________________________
Performance requirements - own choice piece/s of a suitable standard (around grade 3 and
above). Maximum duration: 5 minutes playing time.
Home Address__________________________________________________________
All entrants must supply a copy of the solo part for the use of the adjudicator on the day.
All entrants, except pianists and percussionists, must bring their own instrument on which to
perform.
Accompanists – entrants can use their own accompanist or use the official accompanist. A
short warm up rehearsal will be allocated on the day. Backing tracks are NOT allowed
Times – we will try to confirm a performance session as per your choice on the application
form. However if a session time is popular we reserve the right to put you forward to the next
time slot. Entries will be allocated strictly by date of receipt.
Each session will be followed by an adjudication. We regret we are unable to change the time
of performance once it has been allocated.
Post Code ____________________ Home Tel:______________________________
Parental E-mail Address:_____________________________________________________
FIRST ROUND: 7th March 2015 PREFERRED TIME (indicate 1st and 2nd choice of start time)
First Round: (please tick)
□10.00am □12.30pm □2.30pm
MUSICAL DETAILS: First Round
Instrument / Voice type_____________________________ Approx Grade________
Own choice piece/s for the First Round (time limit 5 minutes)
Participation • You need to indicate if you wish to play in the grand final if chosen
• We welcome young performers who are keen to take part in the first round only for
competition experience.
GRAND FINAL DETAILS - 11 JULY 2015
The decision of the adjudicator is final.
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Up to 7 musicians will be selected from the first rounds to perform in the Grand Final.
Performance: a sonata, concerto movement, song programme, or similar type work to be
accompanied by piano. Maximum performance time: 10 minutes
Finalists will be required to rehearse in the venue on the day of the final
PRIZES
The winning finalist will receive £200, a certificate and a trophy to keep for a year and will be
invited to take part in concerts during the year.
Runners up in the final will each receive £50 and a certificate.
All prizes are donated by the Friends of Staffordshire’s Young Musicians
Full Title:_____________________________Composer:________________________
Full Title:_____________________________Composer:________________________
Name of Accompanist_____________________________________________
If I am selected, I wish to perform in the Grand Final
YES / NO
ALL ENTRANTS: DECLARATION you are signing to agree that:
You will bring your own instrument (unless piano or drum kit)
You will provide a copy of the music for the solo part for the adjudicator
You will abide by the rules
Signed: ________________________________(entrant)
Endorsed by: ______________________________ Date __________
this can be your instrumental/vocal teacher or a person with parental responsibility