Buxton Music, Speech & Drama Festival 2012 SYLLABUS Also available online at www.buxtonmsdfestival.co.uk
Buxton
Music, Speech & Drama
Festival
2012 SYLLABUS
Also available online at www.buxtonmsdfestival.co.uk
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We have pleasure in presenting our Syllabus for the 2012 Festival and invite you to support us once again. Please note we have „non competitive‟ classes. FESTIVAL TIMETABLE Music: Friday 4
th May
Saturday 5th May
Saturday 12th May
Recital Prize Class Saturday 5
th May
Speech & Drama: Saturday 12th May
ADJUDICATORS will include Angela Rowley – Vocal John Gough, Simon Bristow – Piano Philip Dewhurst – Brass & woodwind Katie Waring – Strings Marie Dixon, Helen Grady - Drama ACCOMPANISTS will include Tim Kennedy Catherine Hall Smith Alison Wheeldon
The closing date for entries for all classes is
14 February 2012.
Buxton Music, Speech and Drama Festival – Founded 1907
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This Festival is affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals of Music, Dance and Drama, of which Her Majesty the Queen is Patron. Chairman: Mrs. C. Dunk, 2 Kents Bank Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HJ 01298 79038 (not after 9pm) Vice Chairman: Vacant Treasurer: Mr. P.J. Low Secretary: Jean Wood, 3 Gretton Road, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PT Tel: 01298 77376 (not after 9pm) Competitors Secretaries:- Speech: Mrs C Dunk 2 Kents Bank Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HJ 01298 79038 (not after 9pm) Instrumental Music: Piano: Mrs P. Hall, 26 Darwin Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire. SK17 6NF. Tel: 01298 26827 (not after 9pm).
Strings Mr Jason Curteis, Combshead Farm, Combs, High Peak SK23 9XA Tel: 07983 997253
Vocal Music: Mrs Kathryn Howson, 33 West Rd, Buxton. Tel 01298 79583 (not after 9pm) Chief Steward: Mrs A Needham, 8 Macclesfield Old Rd, Buxton 01298 26355 Deputy Chief Steward: Mr S. Evans Committee: Mr A. Cummings, Mr J. Curteis, Mr L Gilbert, Mr A. Heywood, Mrs K
Howson, Mr A. Kirk, Mrs A Kornas, Mr P Lowe, Mrs G. Priest. Buxton Music, Speech & Drama Festival is a Registered Charity (No. 507847), which is dependant on generous support from Patrons. If you would like to become a Patron, please contact the Secretary or any Committee member. All Patrons receive a ticket giving free admission to all competitive classes and Evening concerts.
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ENTRANCE FEE STRUCTURE
Please pay fee according to age of competitor at the time of the festival.
£ Solo – 10 years and under 5.50
Solo – 11 to 16 years 6.50 Solo – 17 to 21 years 7.00 Duet / duologue (per duet etc) 9.00 Trio – (per trio) 12.00 Piano sight reading 6.50 Ensemble – 15 years and under 12.00 Ensemble – over 15 yrs 15.00 Recital Classes No.s 308, 316 & 453 10.00 Adult Classes Solo 7.50 Duet (per duet) 11.00 Ensemble – up to 10 performers 12.00 Ensemble – over 10 performers 20.00 Recital Class (500) 22.00 Choirs Schools 22.00 Youth 22.00 Adult 27.00
PLEASE REMEMBER THE RULES FOR OWN CHOICE ENTRIES. SEE PAGE 20 – RULE 3
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INDEX OF CLASSES: Piano: 101 – 127, 143, 144, 201 – 213, 316, 327 – 331, and 500, NC1, NC2, NC9. Vocal: 128 – 144, 214 – 228, 301 – 308 and 500, NC3-NC6, NC10, NC14. Recorder: 143, 144, 147 – 152, 316, 327-331 and 500, NC7 ,NC8. Guitar: 143, 144, 153-156, 316 , 322 – 324, 331 and 500. Strings: 143, 144, 229 – 237, 316, 322 – 331 and 500, NC11-13. Brass: 143, 144, 309 – 316, 322-324, 327 – 331 and 500, NC15-17. Woodwind: 143, 144, 316 – 324, 327-331 and 500, NC18, NC19. Keyboard: 143-144, 145-146, 327-331 and 500. Speech and Drama: 401- 453 NC20-26
Goddards Music
45 High Street
Buxton
SK17 6HB
for
Piano Examination Pieces 2012-2013
Violin Examination pieces 2012-2015
Plus Scale books
And
Exam Pieces for Clarinet and Flute
Sheet Music of all main publishers.
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FRIDAY May 4th
2012 – MUSIC CLASSES Note: Graded pieces may be taken from any current Examination Board. Please provide a copy for the adjudicator. PIANOFORTE SOLO
Class No. Description Age
NC 1 Non-competitive Piano
12 & under
NC 2 Non-competitive Piano
16 & under
101
Piano solo Own Choice 7 & under
102
Piano solo Own Choice 8 & under
103
Piano solo Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winner
9 & under
104
Piano solo Own Choice
10 & under
105
Piano solo Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winner
11 & under
106 Piano solo Own Choice (For competitors living within 5 mile radius of Buxton Town Hall) A trophy will be presented to the winner
11 & under
107
Piano solo Own Choice 12 & under
108 Piano solo Own Choice 13 & under
109 Piano Solo Own Choice
14 & under
110
Brave Knight-Vogel or Cheerful Cha-Cha-Cha – Hall from Piano Time Pieces Book 1 by Pauline Hall A trophy will be presented to the winner
7 & under
111
Michael, row the boat ashore or Let Sleeping Sharks Lie – from Pian Time Going Places by Pauline Hall and Korky Paul
8 & under
112
Waltz-Breslaur p23 or Sailor‟s Song – Swinstead p45 – from A Romantic Sketchbook for Piano book 1-ABRSM
9 & under
113
Minuet in F p22-Mozart or The Hunt p18-Gurlitt-from World Renowned Easy Piano Pieces - Lengnick
10 & under
114
„Willam Tell‟ p15 Rossini or Night Journey p21 Gurlitt- from Music Through Time Book 1-Pauline Hall and Paul Harris
11 & under
115 Bare necessities or Maple Leaf Rag – from Easy Jazzin‟ about Standards by Pam Wedgewood
12 & under
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116 Any piece from „Showstoppers‟- Wise Publications- Ref no. AM982784 A trophy will be presented to the winner
13 & under
117 Prelude in D Minor-Lyadov or Miniature Pastoral no. 5 – Bridge from A Romantic Sketchbook for Piano book 3 - ABRSM
14 & under
SIGHT READING
118 Grade 1 & 2 standard (ABRSM)
119 Grades 3 & 4 standard (ABRSM)
PIANOFORTE DUET
120
Piano Duet Own Choice 9 & under
121 Piano Duet Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winners
11 & under
122
Piano Duet Own Choice 13 & under
123 Piano Duet Own Choice 15 & under
PIANOFORTE TRIO
124
Piano Trio Own Choice 9 & under
125
Piano Trio Own Choice 11 & under
126
Piano Trio Own Choice 13 & under
127 Piano Trio Own Choice
15 & under
Please note: for piano duets and trios, competitors can perform in more than one duet/trio combination within any class. VOCAL SOLO
NC 3
Vocal Solo – Own Choice
12 & under
NC 4
Vocal Solo – Own Choice 16 & under
128
Vocal Solo – own choice 9 & under
129
Vocal Solo – own choice A trophy will be presented to the winner
10 & under
130
Vocal Solo – own choice 11 & under
131
Vocal Solo – own choice (excluding light opera, Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals)
12 & under
132
Vocal Solo – own choice from light opera, Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals
12 & under
133
Vocal Solo – own choice
13 & under
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134
Vocal Solo – own choice (excluding light opera, Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals)
14 & under
135
Vocal Solo – own choice from light opera, Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals
14 & under
136
Vocal Solo – own choice – for boys with changing voice
VOCAL DUET
137
Vocal Duet Any Voices Own Choice 12 & under
138
Vocal Duet Any Voices Own Choice 13 & under
139
Vocal Duet Any Voices Own Choice
14 & under
140
Vocal Duet Any Voices Own Choice
16 & under
CHILDRENS CHOIR CLASSES
Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes
NC 5 Non competitive Class – Own Choice. Primary Schools
NC 6
Non-competitive Class – Own Choice Secondary Schools
CHILDREN’S CHOIR CLASSES
141
Competitive Class Own Choice -Primary Each group is to prepare a programme of between 10 & 15 minutes duration, comprising a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 pieces, to show variety and skill and part singing. The songs may be accompanied or unaccompanied.
1st PRIZE £50
A trophy will be presented to the winners
11 & under
142
Youth Choirs. Competitive Class Own Choice. Each group is to prepare a programme of between 10 & 15 minutes duration, comprising a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 pieces, to show variety and skill and part singing. The songs may be accompanied or unaccompanied.
1ST PRIZE £50
A trophy will be presented to the winner
18 & under
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GCSE STUDENTS
143
Solo performances by GCSE student – Year 10 & 11. The performance may be vocal, instrumental, in any musical style including rock, prop, jazz and including own compositions.
144
Ensemble performances by GCSE students 2 or more performers (the number must be indicated on the entry form). The performance may be vocal, instrumental or a combination of both in any musical style including rock, pop, jazz and including own compositions.
KEYBOARD CLASSES
145
Keyboard Solo – either fingered or single fingered chords may be used. A straight piece of music is required – no interpretation and no pre-recorded music. Competitors to provide own keyboard. Time limit 5 minutes including setting up.
11 & under
146
Keyboard Solo – as above 16 & under
RECORDER SOLO CLASSES Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes.
NC 7
Non competitive class - Recorder Solo – Own Choice
12 & under
NC 8
Non competitive class - Recorder Solo – Own Choice
16 & under
RECORDER SOLO CLASSES Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes. 147
Recorder Solo (accompanied). March di Rei – Trad. Arr. Bullard. Time Pieces for Descant Recorder – Vol. 1 - ABRSM
11 & under
148
Recorder Solo (accompanied) Own Choice 11 & under
149
Recorder Solo (accompanied) Own Choice 14 & under
RECORDER DUET CLASS
150 Recorder Duet (unaccompanied) Own Choice 12 & under
RECORDER ENSEMBLE CLASSES
151
Recorder Ensemble. More than 3 players (unaccompanied) Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winners
11 & under
152
Recorder Ensemble. More than 3 players (unaccompanied) Own Choice
Open
CLASSICAL GUITAR CLASS
153
Classical Guitar Solo Own Choice. Any 2 pieces in contrast. Pieces should be 2 or more parts. No amplification
12 & under
10
154
Classical Guitar Solo Own Choice. Any 2 pieces in contrast. Pieces should be 2 or more parts. No amplification
14 & under
155
Classical Guitar Solo Own Choice. Any 2 pieces in contrast. Pieces should be 2 or more parts. No amplification
16 & under
156
Classical Guitar Solo Own Choice. Any 2 pieces in contrast. Pieces should be 2 or more parts. No amplification
Open
SATURDAY May 5th 2012 – MUSIC CLASSES
PIANOFORTE SOLO CLASSES
NC 9
Piano Solo Own Choice Open
201
Piano Solo Own Choice 15 & under
202
Piano Solo Own Choice 16 & under
203
Piano Solo Own Choice 17 & under
204
Piano Solo Own Choice 18 & under
205
Piano Solo Own Choice. Any piece composed before 1900
Open
206
Piano Solo Own Choice. Any piece composed after 1900
Open
207
Any movement from any Sonata (8 minute time limit)
Open
PIANOFORTE DUET CLASSES
208
Piano Duet Own Choice 15 & under
209
Piano Duet Own Choice 16 & under
210
Piano Duet Own Choice 17 & under
211
Piano Duet Own Choice Open
PIANO TRIO CLASSES
212
Piano Trio Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winners
15 & under
213
Piano Trio Own Choice Open
Please note: for piano duets, competitors can perform in more than one duet/trio combination within any class. ADULT VOCAL CLASSES
NC 10
Vocal Solo Own Choice (Non competitive) Open
214
Adult Vocal Solo. Folk Song Own Choice (accompanied or unaccompanied)
Open
11
215
Novice Class Solo. Any Voice Own Choice. (for competitors who have not previously gained 1st or 2nd award in vocal classes in any festival)
18 & over
216
Vocal Solo Own Choice Over 40
217
Vocal Solo Own Choice Over 60
218
Oratorio Solo (Own Choice from any Oratorio). Ladies and Gentlemen
Open
219
Operatic Solo (Own Choice from any Grand Opera) Ladies and Gentlemen. (Stage movements may be made at the competitor‟s discretion.)
Open
220
Vocal Solo Own Choice by any British Composer (excluding operatic works) Ladies and gentlemen
Open
221
Light Opera Solo. Gilbert and Sullivan Opera or Musicals (stage movements may be made at the competitor‟s discretion)
Open
222
Humorous song. Own choice (stage movement may be made at the competitor‟s discretion)
Open
223 Lieder
Open
224 Vocal Solo Own Choice Open
ADULT VOCAL DUET CLASSES
225
Vocal Duet (including Light Opera) Any Voices Own Choice (Approx 75% must be in harmony)
Open
VOCAL ENSEMBLE CLASSES Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes
226
Vocal Ensemble (between 3 and 10 singers) Own Choice. No conductor, unaccompanied or accompanied A trophy will be presented to the winners
Open
227
Youth Choir Own Choice. 2 songs in contrast A trophy will be presented to the winner
20 & under
228
Choirs Mixed Voices. Ladies or Mens Choirs. Own Choice for a programme not exceeding 10 minutes A trophy will be presented to the winner
Open
For Younger Adult Vocal Classes see May 12th.
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INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES
STRINGS CLASSES – SOLO
NC 11 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Own choice – non competitive
12 and under
NC 12 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Own choice – non competitive
18 and under
NC 13 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Own choice – non competitive
Open
229 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Solo – Preparatory Own Choice (for players who have not taken the Grade 1 examination by the closing date of the festival)
Open
230 Violin or Viola Solo - Grades 1 & 2 Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winner
Open
231 Violin or Viola Solo - Grades 3 &4 Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winner
Open
232
Violin or Viola Solo – Grades 5 & 6 Own Choice Open
233 Violin or Viola Solo – Advanced – Own Choice Open
234 Violincello, Harp and Double Bass Solo – Grade 1 & 2 Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winner
Open
235 Violincello, Harp and Double Bass Solo – Grade 3 &4 Own Choice
Open
236 Violincello, Harp and Double Bass Solo – Grade 5 &62 Own Choice
Open
237 Violincello, Harp and Double Bass Solo – Advanced Own Choice
Open
String players may also wish to enter Classes 316, 322-331 (See May 12th ) and 500
£50 1st
PRIZE, £25 2nd
PRIZE
Class 500 – OPEN VOCAL OR INSTRUMENTAL RECITAL CLASS
This is an open recital class where the competitor should perform a varied programme for a maximum of 15 minutes duration.
To be performed on the evening of Saturday 5th May 2012.
See Rules no. 1, 3 & 4 (ii) for full conditions of entry.
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SATURDAY May 12TH 2012 MUSIC CLASSES
YOUNGER ADULT VOCAL CLASSES
NC 14 Vocal Solo Own Choice
20 & under
301 Light Opera, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera or Musicals Solo. Own Choice. (Stage movements may be made a competitors discretion.)
20 & under
302 Vocal Solo Own Choice by any British Composer
20 & under
303 Vocal Solo. Lieder. Own Choice 20 & under
304 Folk Song Own Choice accompanied by an instrument (provided by the competitor) or unaccompanied
20 & under
305 Vocal Solo Own Choice 15 & under
306 Vocal Solo Own Choice 17 & under
307
Vocal Duet Own Choice (any voices). 75% of duet must be sung in harmony.
20 & under
308
Junior Vocal Recital. For the more experienced performer. Own Choice. See rule 4(i)
20& under
BRASS SOLOS
NC 15 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor – non competitive
12 & under
NC 16 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor – non competitive
16 & under
NC 17 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor – non competitive
18 & under
309 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
9 & under
310 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor A trophy will be presented to the winner
11 & under
311 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
13 & under
312 Any Brass Instrument Solo - Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
18 & under
313 Any Brass Instrument Solo - Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor (time limit 10 minutes)
Open
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BRASS ENSEMBLES
314 Brass Instrument Ensemble. Not more than 8 players with or without conductor (without piano accompaniment) Own choice (time limit 10 minutes) A trophy will be presented to the winner
18 & under
315 Brass Instrument Ensemble. Not more than 8 players with or without conductor (without piano accompaniment) Own choice (time limit 10 minutes)
Open
Brass players may also wish to enter Classes 316, 322-331 and 500 (see May 5th ) RECITAL CLASSES
316 Junior Instrumental Recital Class Own Choice (see Rule 4(i)) For the more experienced player.
1st Prize £25.00
18& under
WOODWIND AND RECORDER SOLO
NC 18 Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder) Own Choice
12 & under
NC 19 Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder) Own Choice
16 & under
317 Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder) Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winner
11 & under
318 Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder) Own Choice
13 & under
319 Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder) Own Choice
15 & under
320 Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder) Own Choice
Open
321 Recorder Solo Own Choice
Open
Woodwind payers may wish to enter classes 316, 322-331 and 500 (see May 5th).
INSTRUMENTAL DUETS
322 Instrumental Duet Own Choice. Optional accompaniment
12 & under
323 Instrumental Duet Own Choice. Optional accompaniment
15 & under
324 Instrumental Duet Own Choice. Optional accompaniment
Open
STRING DUETS
325 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Duet Own Choice – no accompaniment
12 & under
15
326 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Duet Own Choice – no accompaniment
15 & under
327 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Duet Own Choice - no accompaniment
Open
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
328 Instrumental Ensemble. Up to 8 players. Any combination of instruments Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes) A trophy will be presented to the winners
15 & under
329 Instrumental Ensemble. Over 8 players. Any combination of instruments. Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes) A trophy will be presented to the winners
15 & under
330 Instrumental Ensemble. Up to 8 players. Any combination of instruments Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)
Open
331 Instrumental Ensemble. Over 8 players. Any combination of instruments. Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)
Open
OWN COMPOSITION CLASS
331 Own Composition – Solo or ensemble. Performance on any instrument(s) (including electronic) of a work by the soloist or by one or more members of the ensemble. Adjudication of performance only.
Open
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SATURDAY May 12TH 2012 SPEECH AND DRAMA CLASSES In classes 401 to 408, poems are taken from The Works, Macmillan, ISBN 0-330-48104-5; Off by Heart, Scholastic, ISBN 978-1-407112-08-4 and LAMDA Anthology XVI, Oberon, ISBN 1-84002-397-X
SET VERSE SOLO
401
Set verse speaking from memory. Run Run, Dave Mard p48 Works Spring Cleaning, Sue Cowling p22 Works
7 & under
402 Set verse speaking from memory. The School Play, Georgie Adams, p21 Llamda The Caterpillar Fair, Irene Rawnsley p47, Works A trophy will be presented to the winner
8 & under
403 Set verse speaking from memory. Experiment, Danielle Sengier, p23 Llamda The Eagle, Alfred Lrd Tennyson p3, Off by Heart
9 & under
404 Set verse speaking from memory. At the End of School Assembly, Simon Pitt, p124 Works The Sun Has Long Been Set, Wm Wordsworth, p21 Off by Heart
10 & under
405 Set verse speaking from memory. Rat Race, John Agard, p29 Off by Heart It‟s Spring, John Foster, p183, Works
11 & under
406 Set verse speaking from memory. Henry King who Chewed Bits of String…., Hillaire Becloc, p26 Off by Heart Empty Head, Malick Fall, p210, The Works
12 & under
407 Set verse speaking from memory. Night Light by P Gross p501, The Works Ozymandias, Percy Bysche Shelley, p173 Off by Heart
14 & under
408 Set verse speaking from memory. The Soldier, Rupert Brooke, p63, Off by Heart Constantly Risking Abusrdity, Laurene Ferlinghetti, p205, Llamda
16 & under
OWN CHOICE POEMS
NC 20 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
12 & under
NC 21 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
16 & under
409 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
7 & under
410 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice A trophy will be presented to the winner
9 & under
411
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice 11 & under
412
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice 13& under
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413
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice 16 & under
414 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
18 & under
415 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice Open
SHARED POEMS
416
„Shared Poem‟ from memory Own Choice (for 2 or 3 performers) A trophy will be presented to the winner
11 & under
417
„Shared Poem‟ from memory Own Choice (for 2 or 3 performers)
16 & under
RELIGIOUS READINGS
418
Religious Reading. Mark 12, v41-44 Widows mite Authorised Version
10 & under
419
Religious Reading. Mark 10 v17-22 Authorised Version
11-13yrs
420 Religious Reading. Luke 22 v54-62 Authorised Version
14 -16yrs
421 Religious Reading. Own Choice (time limit 5 minutes)
Open
DUOLOGUES
422 Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5 minutes)
9 & under
423 Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5 minutes)
11 & under
424 Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5 minutes)
13 & under
425 Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5 minutes)
16 & under
426 Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5 minutes)
Open
SHAKESPEARE
427
Shakespeare from memory Own Choice from any works by Shakespeare (time limit 5 minutes)
13 & under
428
Shakespeare from memory Own Choice from any works by Shakespeare (time limit 5 minutes) A trophy will be presented to the winner
16 & under
429 Shakespeare from memory Own Choice from any works by Shakespeare (time limit 5 minutes)
Open
SIGHT READING
430 Sight Reading
9 & under
431 Sight Reading
11 & under
432
Sight Reading
13 & under
18
433
Sight Reading
16 & under
434 Sight Reading
18 & under
PROSE READING & PUBLIC SPEAKING
NC 22
Prose Reading Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
12 & under
NC 23
Prose Reading Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
16 & under
435
Prose Reading Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
10 & under
436
Prose Reading Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
11 & 12yrs
437
Prose Reading Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
13 & 14yrs
438
Prose Reading Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
15 & 16yrs
439
Prose Reading Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
18 & under
440
Public Speaking from memory. A prepared talk of approx 3 minutes on any aspect of the competitor‟s work or interest. A trophy will be presented to the winner
18 & under
SOLO DRAMA
NC 24 Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from any play other than Shakespeare
12 & under
NC 25
Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from any play other than Shakespeare
16 & under
441
Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from any play other than Shakespeare A trophy will be presented to the winner
11 & under
442
Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from any play other than Shakespeare
13 & under
443
Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from any play other than Shakespeare
16 & under
444
Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from any play other than Shakespeare
18 & under
445
Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from any play other than Shakespeare
Open
MIME
446 Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
11 & under
447
Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
13 & under
448
Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
16 & under
449
Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
Open
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SPONTANEOUS NARRATION
450
Spontaneous Narration (time limit 3 minutes) 12 & under
451
Spontaneous Narration (time limit 3 minutes) A trophy will be presented to the winner
16 & under
Note: The Adjudicator will give the same object to each Competitor in turn. After half a minute they are to tell a story concerning it. ADULT CLASS
NC 26
Own Choice, poem, prose, drama, time limit 5 minutes
Open
452
Own Choice, poem, prose, drama, time limit 5 minutes
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RECITAL CLASSES:
453 JUNIOR SPEECH & DRAMA PRIZE
1ST PRIZE £25 Each competitor is to give a 10-minute recital of 3 Own Choice pieces, showing 3 different aspects of speech and drama. (see rule 4 (i)) At least 1 choice must be from memory. (possible choices include: verse speaking from memory, religious reading from the Authorised Bible, prose reading, Shakespeare from memory, solo drama from memory, sonnet from memory, public speaking.)
12-18 yrs
Federation adjudicators working at our Festival will allocate marks/categories using the following guidelines. 90+ or Outstanding An Exceptional performance, both technically and
artistically 87 – 89 or Distinction An excellent performance technically and artistically 84 – 86 or Commended A convincing performance technically and artistically 81 – 83 or Merit A capable performance showing some artistic
appreciation and/or technical ability 78 – 80 or Moderate A performance showing development of technique
and/or communication 75 – 77 or Fair A performance limited in its communication
Any performer wishing to know more about the British & International Federation of Festivals and its recommended guidelines for Federation adjudicators should contact
Festivals House, 198 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6UD ( www.festivals.demon.co.uk)
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COMPETITION RULES:
NC Classes. These are NOT competitive, notes will be given but no marks or grades.
1 Entries must be made on the official Entry Form An Entry Form is included in this syllabus, and photocopies will be accepted. The Form(s) must be returned, fully complete and accompanied by the correct entry fee, on or before 14th February 2012. Please make cheques payable to „ Buxton Music, Speech & Drama Festival‟. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. No entry shall be valid unless accompanied by the appropriate entrance fee. The Executive Committee reserve the right to refuse any entry.
2 No solo competitor shall be allowed to take part more than once in any one class.
3 OWN CHOICE CLASSES –
Own Choice Class entries will not be accepted without a declaration of the own choice piece.
Own Choice classes (inc. Recital Classes) competitors shall not choose Test Pieces given in the syllabus for other classes and must abide by their choice, as stated in the Festival Programme.
Competitors shall not use the same Own Choice piece in more than one class.
If an Official Accompanist is required, one copy of the music must be received by the appropriate Competitor‟s Secretary by the date noted in Rule No 1.
For Instrumental and Vocal entries - no entry will be accepted without the music. For Speech and Drama entries - no entry will be accepted without the full details. One copy must also be provided for the use of the Adjudicator prior to competing. Unauthorised photocopies will not be accepted. Own choice pieces shall not exceed FIVE MINUTES duration per piece except where otherwise stated in the class.
4. RECITAL CLASSES
(i) Classes 308, 316, 453 (Junior Recital Classes) Each entrant will be required to sing/play/speak a varied programme not exceeding TEN MINUTES duration. There will be a minimum number of 3 entrants for the classes to proceed. (if a class was cancelled, entry fees already paid would be returned)
(ii) Class 500 will be limited to 8 entrants, each performing a programme not exceeding FIFTEEN MINUTES duration. All performances will be adjudicated. The Executive Committee reserves the right to cancel this Class if insufficient entries are received (in such an event, entry fees already paid would be returned)
5. The Executive Committee shall decide the order of performances in several classes. 6. Whilst certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, irrespective of the number
entered in the Class, trophies and medals may be withheld if the standard of performance does not merit presentation.
7. The Executive Committee reserves the right to appoint additional or alternative
adjudicators in any Class. 8. In all Classes where an age limit is stipulated, each competitor must be within the age
specified on the date when the competition takes place.
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9. The prescribed composer of the music shown in this Syllabus shall be used by all competitors. If an incorrect composer or author is used, the entrant will not be placed but may be adjudicated.
10. Competitor‟s tickets will only admit to the competition(s) in which they are taking part, and
to those parts of the hall reserved for the competition. They must be produced when demanded and are not transferable. NOTE: Teachers with school choirs and competitors‟ own accompanists will be admitted free. Parents and chaperones shall pay for admission.
11. Choirs (through their conductors) and any other competitors selected to take part in the
Evening Concerts must exchange their competitors‟ tickets for evening tickets (obtainable at the desk) and be ready to go on platform when called upon. Conductors of choirs are responsible for the members of their respective choirs being fully acquainted with this Rule. Evening tickets admit only at the specified entrance and to the seats in the hall allotted to those taking part in the session.
12. Winners of first prizes in certain classes must repeat their performance at the evening
concert on the date of the competition. These classes will be marked on the timetable sent to entrants and in the final programme.
13. The use of any video or sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited. ENTRANTS – PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTES Choirs and instrumentalists who require a „warm–up‟ room should notify the Secretary, who will endeavour to obtain one, but this cannot be guaranteed. The Secretary will be pleased to assist any competitor having difficulty in obtaining a set piece. (N.B. Competitors may use any available edition of the set pieces listed). All entry forms and queries regarding entry forms must be addressed to the appropriate Competitor‟s Secretary. Please do not telephone after 9.00pm. The Committee has made a provisional decision about who will perform in the evening concerts, but lack of entries in some classes may mean a change in the programme content. A final programme will be included in the official programme, and a copy will be sent out with competitors‟ tickets. Copies of all music can be obtained from Forsyth, 126 Deansgate, Manchester (tel. 0161 834 3281) or Goddards, High Street Buxton, Drama books available from Buxton Books (tel 01298 79521, [email protected] )
Own Choice Music To all teachers and entrants requiring an official accompanist
Important note for entrants /parents/ guardians/ teachers/sponsors
You will see that entry forms for both single and multiple entrants now carry references to the Data Protection Act 1984, and „Unincorporated Members Club‟. The reference to the Data Protection Act 1984 is to ensure that any or all of your personal details are not passed on by us to third parties. In order to operate a festival in a manner which brings its data within the „Unincorporated Members Club‟ exemption, contained in the 1984 Act, all entrants to a festival must become members of the festival. This means that those who sign the entry forms will be invited to attend the next Festival Annual General Meeting
(but attendance at such a meeting will be entirely optional).
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To assist our excellent accompanists in their preparation and in giving their best support to all performers, we ask you to co-operate with the following:
The accompanist‟s copy of your music must arrive with your entry form or at the latest by 14 February 2012
You may send a photocopy but:
1. one original copy must be available on the day of the festival. 2. the print must be clear and fully show both ends of the stave including all time signatures,
key signatures etc. 3. the pages must be sellotaped together ***, edge on, in page order. No staples! 4. please put your name, and class number clearly on the front of the music, and
title/composer, if it not immediately obvious (eg if you are doing the middle movement)
*** scotch/magic/invisible tape is best. Use 3 pieces on the back, at the top, middle and bottom (like hinges), rather than al the way down the back (which make it unwieldy) If the music is 8 of more pages long, it is suggest you make it into a booklet using A3 paper with print on both side, so it turns normally like an original copy. This can be done easily enough on a photocopier.
On the day, be sure to tell the accompanist the right tempo!
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CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
BUXTON MUSIC SPEECH AND DRAMA FESTIVAL CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
1. PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISATION.
(a) To promote the study and practice of the arts of Music, Elocution, Acting, Dancing, Literature and similar arts in all their branches, and the cultivation of public appreciation of those arts by means of a competitive Music Festival in Buxton annually or at such other times as may be decided. (b) The organisation of concerts, lectures and other meetings of an educational nature complimentary to the Music Festival. (c)To do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects.
2. THE FESTIVAL ENVIRONMENT.
The Buxton Music Speech And Drama Festival, which is run by volunteers, will be held in such halls and rooms that are deemed satisfactory for the purposes of performance. All such venues will be covered by their own Health and Safety documentation checked and verified by the committee.
3. TO WHOM DOES THIS POLICY APPLY?
This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and those 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 or telephone number on the enclosed letter. In recognising the needs of children from minority ethnic groups and children who are disabled, the festival actively seeks to meet needs notified to the festival by parents/guardians/carers and/or teachers.
4. FESTIVAL PERSONNEL
Festival personnel are recruited on a voluntary basis. All volunteers used are on the personal recommendations of present volunteers and committee members, and all will be fully briefed on the Child Protection Policy. Personal details of all volunteers are kept. All volunteers will be clearly identified by a festival badge, and those in overall charge of performance areas will bear a large, clearly identifiable card. The chairman holds ultimate responsibility. All problems and situations will be dealt with sympathetically and will be recorded and dated. Only adults with enhanced disclosure will be asked to deal with young people and vulnerable adults on a one-to-one basis.
5. PREPARATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE FESTIVAL.
Committee members and volunteers are not empowered to act in „loco parentis‟. Teachers, parents and carers are to retain at all times responsibility for the safety and conduct of competitors in the festival. Teachers, parents and carers not in attendance at the festival must ensure that responsibility is lodged with a suitable adult.
6. PERFORMANCE AREAS AND CHANGING AREAS.
There will be no specified changing areas. Public toilets are available at venues, but not supervised. Stewards will be present in all performance areas but will not be in „loco parentis‟ however; they will be alert to situations. Teachers, parents and carers will be responsible for all competitors.
7. PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOTAPES and PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY.
In all performance areas no photography, sound recording or video recording will be permitted. For press photography verbal permission witnessed by two members of staff will be sought. Staff has the authority to delete any images taken by any means. No images are to be transmitted in any way.
8. THE LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS THIS POLICY. The Children Act 1989; The Police Act 1997; The Data Protection Act 1998; The Human Rights Act 1999; The Protection of Children Act 1999; The Criminal Justic and Court Services Act 2000.
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 England policy guidelines.
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COPYRIGHT, PHOTOCOPIES and DOWNLOADING MUSIC: Copies of own choice works for the Adjudicator Published music is subject to Copyright law. In the Music Publishers Association revised Code of Practice on copying copyright works, the following concession is made for copying own choice pieces from volumes only, for use by the adjudicator or for practice by the Accompanist. Other items must not be photocopied without the permission of the copyright holder in each case. “When an Own Choice work 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 competition or festival provided that the competitor or participant has already purchased his/her own printed copy and that the copy made is retained and destroyed by the administrator of the competition or Festival immediately after the event.” A photocopy may be sent for the Accompanist for practice purposes and this must include the whole of the music including time signatures and key signatures and must be in a playable condition (see Appendix at the back of this syllabus). Competitors are advised that the above permission applies only to copyright holders who are Members of The Music Publishers Association (listed at the back of the Code of Practice leaflet obtainable from the Association at 3rd Floor, 18 –20 York Buildings, Strandgate, London WC2N 6 JU). It is the competitors own responsibility to ensure that they seek permission to copy direct from any copyright holder whose name does not appear in the MPA list. Downloaded music may be used only in the following circumstances - most official sources will have a note that the use of music downloaded from their site is permitted. If such permission appears, the competitor should also print off and submit with their entry the permission statement that accompanies the music. All performers 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 is 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 01625 428297 or 01625 611578 before making their entries. [e-mail: [email protected]] SPEECH AND DRAMA: Copyright Rules. Buxton Festival is covered for copyright of 'Own Choice' poetry, prose or dramatic monologues under the terms of the paragraph below, and entrants need not contact publishers for permission to perform any item which falls in these categories. "Having entered into an agreement with the Authors' Licensing and Collection Society to cover copyright on all works performed, we have included 5p in the entry fee charged for speech and drama classes to cover this. Competitors and teachers will wish to know that this 5p fee is being levied at all Speech and Drama Festivals affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals across the UK, and that our living authors will be directly reimbursed for the performance of their works as a result of this."