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Please note:
OMISSION IN PRINTED SYLLABUS shown
in the Classes for All Instruments Section
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HARP ENTRIES
The Harp Syllabus has been withdrawn from AFYM because of insufficient entries. Harp
performances will be combined with those of other strings players
- classes 24 to 32. If there are enough harp entries,
classes will be separated into bowed and plucked strings.
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PIANO SYLLABUS
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ORGANISTS - see classes 50, 51 and 52 |
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CLASS
NO. |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
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TIME LIMIT |
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1
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BEGINNERS and GRADES 1 AND 2 WORKSHOP
- NON-COMPETITIVE
Own choice of one piece.
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2 minutes
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2
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GRADE 1
Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a Grade 2 examination or above
of any examining board. Own choice of any one piece of Grade 1 standard.
Grade 2 exam pieces must be played in Class 3.
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2 minutes
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3
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GRADE 2
Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a Grade 3 examination or above
of any examining board. Own choice of any one piece of Grade 2 standard.
Grade 3 exam pieces must be played in Class 10.
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2 minutes
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4
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CLASS DISCONTINUED
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5
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CLASS
DISCONTINUED
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6
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DUET WITH TEACHER/PARENT/ ADVANCED
STUDENT - 12 YEARS AND UNDER
NON-COMPETITIVE
Own choice of one or two duets, the
child to play the Primo part. Only the child will be adjudicated.
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3 minutes in total
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7
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CLASS DISCONTINUED
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8
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10 YEARS AND UNDER
Own choice of one piece.
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3 minutes
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9
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12 YEARS AND UNDER
Own choice of one piece.
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3 minutes
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10
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GRADE 3
Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a Grade 4
examination or above of any examining board. Own choice of one piece of
Grade 3 standard. Grade 4 examination pieces must be played in Class 11.
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3 minutes
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11
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GRADE 4
Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a Grade
5 examination or above of any examining board. Own choice of any one piece.
Grade 5 examination pieces must be played in Class 14.
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3 minutes
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12 and 13
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CLASS
DISCONTINUED
See Class JZ in the CLASSES FOR ALL
INSTRUMENTS at the end of this list
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14
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GRADE 5
Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a Grade 6
examination or above of any examining board. Own choice of any one piece. Grade
6 examination pieces should be played in Class 18.
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4 minutes
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15
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SONATINA, 13 YEARS AND UNDER
Any one Sonatina movement by
Clementi, Kuhlau, Dussek, Diabelli, Mozart, Beethoven or Wesley.
The piece to be played must be
specifically called Sonatina. Sonata movements cannot be played in this
class.
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4 minutes
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16
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14 YEARS AND UNDER
Own choice of one piece
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4 minutes
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17
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16 YEARS AND UNDER
Own choice of one piece
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5 minutes
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18
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GRADES 6 AND 7
Own choice of one piece.
Open to any competitor who
has not yet passed a Grade 8 examination of any board. (Pieces from the
current Grade 8 lists should be played in Classes 20 or 21).
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5 minutes
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19
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JUNIOR RECITAL - GRADE 5 AND UNDER NON-COMPETITIVE
Open to any player who has not yet passed a Grade 6 examination.
Two pieces contrasting in style and period. Grade 6 pieces to be played in Class
18.
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6
minutes
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20
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SENIOR RECITAL, 18 YEARS AND
UNDER
GRADE 6 MINIMUM STANDARD
Two pieces contrasting in style and
period. Competitors are advised to choose pieces differing in mood, style
and tempo. Recital classes may be combined across different
instruments according to the number of entries
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10 minutes
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21
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OPEN CLASS, NO AGE LIMIT -
NON-COMPETITIVE
A class for advanced pianists of any age.
Own choice
of any one or two pieces. This class offers a chance to gain valuable
performing experience in a professional venue on a concert Steinway.
(Rule 1 does not apply).
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10 minutes
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22
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CLASS
DISCONTINUED
See classes 54 and 55
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3 minutes
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23
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CLASS DISCONTINUED
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9MINUES9MINUTES
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ADJUDICATOR’S COPIES
OF THE MUSIC MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES (rule 8)
FOR ADDITIONAL SOLO CLASSES - see ALL INSTRUMENTS classes at the end of
this page
and CONCERTO CLASS 53
PLEASE READ THE RULES VERY CAREFULLY,
IN PARTICULAR RULES 5, 7, 8 AND 9
ENTRY FEES
Classes 1 - 15
: £4.00
Classes16 - 18
: £4.50
Class19
:
£5.00
Classes 20 and 21 : £7.00
ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RULES IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY
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STRINGS SYLLABUS
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Open to players
of violin, viola, cello, double bass and guitar. Harp
classes infollowing section.
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Performers must provide their own accompanists |
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CLASS
NO. |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
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TIME LIMIT |
24AViolin
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BEGINNERS AND GRADES 1 AND 2 WORKSHOP
- NON-COMPETITIVE
Own choice of one piece.
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2
minutes
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24BCello
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BEGINNERS AND GRADES 1 AND 2 WORKSHOP
- NON-COMPETITIVE
Own choice of one piece.
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2
minutes
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25
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GRADES 1 AND 2
Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a Grade 3 examination
or above of any examining board. Own choice of one piece of Grade 1 or 2
standard. Grade 3 exam pieces must be played in Class 26A.
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3 minutes
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NOTE: Classes 26A and 26B may be combined depending on number of entries
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26A
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GRADE 3
Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a Grade 4 examination or
above of any examining board. Own choice of one piece of Grade 3
standard. Grade 4 examination pieces must be played in Class 26B.
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3
minutes
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26B
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GRADE 4
Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a Grade 5 examination or
above of any examining board. Own choice of one piece of Grade 4
standard. Grade 5 examination pieces must be played in Class 27.
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4 minutes
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27
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GRADE 5
Open to any
competitor who has not yet passed a Grade 6 examination or above of any
examining board. Own choice of one piece of Grade 5 standard.
Grade 6
examination pieces must be played in Class 31.
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4
minutes
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28
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AGE 10 YEARS AND UNDER
Own choice of any one piece.
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3 minutes
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29
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AGE 12 YEARS
AND UNDER
Own choice of one piece.
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5 minutes
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30
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AGE 14 YEARS AND UNDER
Own choice of one piece.
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5 minutes
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31
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GRADES 6 AND 7
Own choice of one piece. Open to any competitor who has not yet
passed a grade 8 examination of any examining board. Pieces from the
current Grade 8 lists should not be played in this class but in
alternative classes.
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6 minutes
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32
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SENIOR RECITAL - 18 YEARS
& UNDER
MINIMUM STANDARD
GRADE 6
Two pieces contrasting in style and period.
Competitors are advised
to choose pieces differing in mood, style and tempo. Recital classes may be combined across different instruments
according to the number of entries. (Concerto movements
to be played in Class 53).
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10 minutes in
total
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BBC
NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES WORKSHOP
sponsored by the BBC National
Orchestra of Wales
Saturday,
12 February on the Brangwyn Hall stage
BBC
NOW string players John Senter and Nick Whiting will run this FREE
Workshop for beginners, intermediate and advanced string players.
The Workshop will culminate in a shared performance on the Brangwyn Hall
stage at 4.30 pm. |
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NOTICES FOR STRINGS SECTION
ADJUDICATOR’S COPIES
OF THE MUSIC MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES (rule 8)
FOR ADDITIONAL SOLO CLASSES - see
PLEASE READ THE RULES ON PAGES
VERY CAREFULLY, IN PARTICULAR RULES 5, 7, 8 AND 9 ENTRY FEES:
Classes 24 - 28 : £4.00
Classes 29 and 30: £4.50
Class
31:
£5.00
Class
32:
£6.50 ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RULES IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY
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SYLLABUS FOR SAXOPHONE
CLASSES
AND WORKSHOP
All Classes are Non-Competitive
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CLASS
NO. |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
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TIME LIMIT |
SX1
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BEGINNERS AND GRADES 1 AND 2 WORKSHOP
-
Own choice of one piece.
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2
minutes
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SX2
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GRADES
3 AND ABOVE
Individual performance and feedback class. Age 18
years and under. Performers may play more than once in this
class. The class can include solo performances, duets and
ensembles.
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Time limit for each
entry:
3
minutes
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SX3
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ANY
GRADE
Informal performance and feedback class. Age
18 years and over. Performers may play more than once in this
class. The class can include solo performances, duets and
ensembles.
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Time limit for
each entry:
5 minutes
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SAXOPHONE
WORKSHOP
GERARD McCRYSTAL
Saturday, 12 February
A rare opportunity to work with
one of the top saxophonists in the UK, an artist of international reputation.
18 years and under: £8.00
Over 18 years of age: £18.00
If
you wish to take part in the Workshop, please include it on your entry form.
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ADJUDICATOR’S COPIES
OF THE MUSIC MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES (rule 8)
FOR ADDITIONAL SOLO CLASSES - see ALL INSTRUMENTS classes at the end of
this page
and CONCERTO CLASS 53
PLEASE READ THE RULES ON PAGES VERY CAREFULLY,
IN PARTICULAR RULES 5, 7, 8 AND 9
ENTRY FEES FOR SAXOPHONE CLASSES:
Classes SX1 & SX2: £4.00 per entry
Class SX3: £4.50 per entry
Workshop:
18 years and under: £8.00
Over 18 years of age: £18.00
ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RULES IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY
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SYLLABUS
for PRIMARY SCHOOL ENSEMBLES and RECORDER GROUPS |
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CLASS
NO. |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
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TIME LIMIT |
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SSC
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PRIMARY SCHOOL MUSIC SHOWCASE
- NON-COMPETITIVE
Join us and make music. Come along and showcase your school's
music: percussion band, orchestra, wind/brass/string group,choir
etc. A chance to perform in a friendly and supportive
atmosphere on the Brangwyn Hall stage. Primary
School Ensemble playing a piece for any number and any combination of
players and/or singers. Teachers may be involved as
performers and/or conductor! At the end of
the class all schools will be presented with a certificate
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7 minutes
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33
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RECORDER
GROUP, 11 YEARS AND UNDER
Own choice of one or two pieces (unaccompanied). A school
may enter more than one ensemble provided that different children are
involved in each ensemble. A child may perform in more than
one ensemble only if a different instrument is played in each
group. One one adult/teacher may appear as a non-playing
conductor.
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7 minutes
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34
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PRIMARY
SCHOOL ENSEMBLE
Own choice of one or two pieces by a mixed instrumental ensemble
(minimum 7 pupils). One teacher may be involved as
non-playing conductor. A school may enter more than one
Ensemble, provided that different children are involved in each
Ensemble.
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7 minutes
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35
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PRIMARY
SCHOOL ENSEMBLE PLAYING THEIR OWN COMPOSITION
One piece for any instruments which has been written by the children to
be performed by an ensemble of any combination of instruments and/or
voices (minimum number of 7 pupils. One teacher may be
involved as non-playing conductor. Each school may enter
more than one Ensemble provided that different children are involved in
each Ensemble.
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7 minutes
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PLEASE READ THE RULES VERY
CAREFULLY, IN PARTICULAR RULES 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9.
ADJUDICATORS' COPIES
OF THE MUSIC MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES
ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RULE IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY
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ENTRY FEES: Classes SSC,
33, 34, 35: £7.00
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WOODWIND AND BRASS SYLLABUS
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PERFORMERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN ACCOMPANIST
Keyboard accompaniment must be included in performance if it is included
in the piece
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CLASS
NO. |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
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TIME LIMIT |
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36, 37
and 38
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CLASSES DISCONTINUED
See Classes 42 and other
wind classes, and Classes 54, 55 and 59 for 9 years and under - and other
wind classes
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SPECIAL
SAXOPHONE DAY
Woodwind classes 39, 40, 41, 42,
44, 46 are NOT OPEN TO SAXOPHONE PLAYERS. In the Woodwind Section ONLY
classes 43, 47A and B, and 48 are open to saxophone players, but see also
the ALL INSTRUMENTS section.
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39
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BEGINNERS AND GRADES 1 AND 2 WORKSHOP
- NON-COMPETITIVE
Open to players of any woodwind or brass instrument.
Own choice of one
piece.
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2
minutes
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40
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GRADES 1 AND 2
Own choice of one piece. Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a
Grade 3 examination or above of any examining board. Grades 3 and 4 pieces
should be played in Class 41.
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2 minutes
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41
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GRADES 3 AND 4
Own choice of one piece. Open to any competitor who has not yet passed a
Grade 5 examination or above of any examining board. Grade 5 pieces should
be played in Class 43.
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3 minutes
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42
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AGE 11 AND UNDER
Open to any competitor age 11 or under.
Own choice of one piece - this
should NOT be a current examination piece set for any grade.
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3 minutes
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43
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GRADE 5
Own choice of one piece. Open to all competitors who have not passed a Grade
6 examination of any examining board.
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4 minutes
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Pieces played in Class 44 below should be
specifically composed for the
solo instrument, ie not intended to be played with a piano
accompaniment
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44
NON COMP
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UNACCOMPANIED SOLO, AGE 12 AND UNDER
- NON-COMPETITIVE
Own choice of any one solo piece without accompaniment. Pieces in Classes 44 should
be specifically composed for the solo instrument,
i.e. not intended
to be played with a piano accompaniment.
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3 minutes
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CLASS
DISCONTINUED
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46
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MODERN COMPOSERS, AGE 12 AND UNDER
Own choice of any one piece composed after 1900.
All styles of music are
acceptable: classical, jazz, etc.
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3 minutes
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Please enter EITHER Class 47A below
or Class 47B (NON-COMPETITIVE)
You may not enter BOTH
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47A
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JUNIOR RECITAL - GRADE 5 AND UNDER
Open to any player who has not yet passed an examination higher than Grade
5. Two pieces contrasting in style and period.
Performers are advised to choose pieces differing in mood, style and tempo.
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5 minutes
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47B
NON COMP
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JUNIOR RECITAL - GRADE 5 AND UNDER
NON-COMPETITIVE
Open to any player who has not yet passed an examination higher than Grade
5. Two pieces contrasting in style and period.
Performers are advised to choose pieces differing in mood, style and tempo.
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5 minutes
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48
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RECITAL - GRADE 6 MINIMUM STANDARD
Two pieces contrasting in style and
period. Competitors are advised to choose pieces differing in
mood, style and tempo. (Concerto movements should be played in
Class 53).
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10 minutes
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CONCERTO CLASS - see Class 53
Classes for ALL
INSTRUMENTS can be found at the end of this page
ADJUDICATORS'
COPY OF THE MUSIC MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES
ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RULE IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY
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ENTRY FEES:
Classes 39 - 46 :
£4.00
Class 47A and B
: £4.50
Class 47
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SYLLABUS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS
COMPETITIVE CLASSES
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ORGANISTS - SEE CLASSES 50,
51 AND 52
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CLASS
NO. |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
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TIME LIMIT |
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50
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BRITISH MUSIC:
See below in the Non-Competitive section of the All Instruments syllabus
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51
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UNACCOMPANIED BACH: MINIMUM STANDARD GRADE 6
Own choice of one piece of music by J S Bach for any instruments, including
Organ - to be played unaccompanied. Credit will be given for
authenticity of Baroque performance. See Rule 12.
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5 minutes
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52
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CONTEMPORARY MUSIC - 13 YEARS AND OVER
Own choice of one piece of music written since 1950 for any instrument,
including organ. See rule 12.
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5 minutes
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53
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CONCERTO - 20 YEARS AND UNDER
Any one movement from a Concerto for any instrument, includIng piano. Piano to
play the orchestral part. Two pianos will be available. The orchestral part to
be included. Double concertos may be performed in this class.
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No
time limit
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54
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JUNIOR DUETS - UP TO AND
INCLUDING GRADE 4
Any ONE piece for two players, playing the same or different instruments
(please note that Piano Duets must be played in class 22).
Neither player to have passed a Grade 5 exam of any examining board.
Please choose a name for your duo, or we can use the
surname of one of the performers, eg The Smith Duo.
See rules 4 and 12.
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3 minutes
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55
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INTERMEDIATE DUETS -
UP TO AND INCLUDING GRADE 5
Any ONE piece for two players, playing the same or different instruments
(please note that Piano Duets must be played in class 22).
Neither player to have passed a Grade 6 exam of any examining board.
Please choose a name for your duo, or we can use the
surname of one of the performers, eg The Smith Duo.
See rules 4 and 12.
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3 minutes
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56
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SENIOR DUETS - GRADES 6 AND
ABOVE
Any ONE piece for two players, playing the same or different instruments,
inclusive of all instruments. Please choose a
name for your duo, or we can use the surname of one of the performers, eg The
Smith Duo. See rules 4 and 12.
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4 minutes
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57
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ENSEMBLES, CLASS A
Any ONE piece for 3 to 6 players on any instrument, without conductor. No
member of the ensemble should have passed an examination higher than Grade 5
of any examining board. To save space in the programme,
please choose a name for your ensemble or we can use the surname of one
of the performers, eg The Smith Ensemble. See
Rule 12.
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4 minutes
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58
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ENSEMBLES, CLASS
B
Any ONE piece for 3 to 6 players on any instrument, without conductor.
No member of the ensembles should have passed an examination higher than Grade 5 of any examining board.
Please choose a name for your ensemble or we can use the
surname of one of the performers, eg The Smith Ensemble.
See Rule 12.
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5 minutes
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SYLLABUS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS
NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES
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PF1
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INFORMAL PERFORMANCE &
FEEDBACK
18 YEARS AND UNDER - UP TO GRADE 3
Own choice of one or two pieces. Open to any competitor of any ability;
as soloist, duet or ensemble, including duet with teacher.
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5 minutes
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PF2
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INFORMAL PERFORMANCE &
FEEDBACK
18 YEARS AND UNDER - GRADE 4 AND OVER
Own choice of one or two pieces. Open to any competitor of any ability;
as soloist, duet or ensemble, including duet with teacher.
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5 minutes
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PF3
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INFORMAL PERFORMANCE &
FEEDBACK
OVER 18 YEARS
Own choice of one or two pieces. Open to any competitor of any ability;
as soloist, duet or ensemble, including duet with teacher.
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5 minutes
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50
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BRITISH MUSIC:
MINIMUM STANDARD GRADE 5
Own choice of ONE piece by a British composer. Open to all
instruments, including organ. See rule 12.
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5 minutes |
59
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WORKSHOP FOR
BEGINNERS - CHAMBER MUSIC AND DUET NON-COMPETITIVE
Own choice of one piece. An ideal way for young players to begin
to explore the art of playing as an ensemble. The majority of the
performers in the ensemble should not have passed an examination
higher than Grade 3.
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3 minutes |
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60
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CONCERT CLASS FOR 9 YEARS AND UNDER
Own choice of one or two pieces. A chance for the youngest
students to give a performance in a very encouraging and supportive
environment. Any instrument as soloist or in a duet with
parent/teacher/advanced student.
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2 minutes |
61
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FAMILY MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Music-making
as it used to be!
For any groups comprising 2 or more players with or without
conductor. Members of the ensemble must be related to one
another, and the ensemble must include players of 18 years or under.
All groups will receive an
adjudication.
Please choose a name for your
ensemble, or we can use the surname of one of the performers,
eg The Smith Family. See Rule 12
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5 minutes
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JZ
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JAZZ
CLASS
Own choice of one or two pieces to be played on any instrument or by any
instrumental ensemble. Open to any performer(s) of any
standard. Performers who wish to include electric guitar
must note this on the reverse of the form.
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6 minutes |
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PLEASE READ THE RULES VERY
CAREFULLY, IN PARTICULAR RULES 5,
7, 8 and 9.
ADJUDICATORS'
COPY OF THE MUSIC MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES
ACCEPTANCE OF THE
RULE IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY
PLEASE
NOTE ERROR OF OMISSION IN SYLLABUS
The following entry fees are listed on page 22 of the AFYM 2011 syllabus,
issued in July 2010
ENTRY
FEES:
Classes 50 to 52 :
£4.00
Class 53 : £4.50
Classes 54 to 60
: £6.50
Unfortunately, the following classes and their fees were omitted from the
syllabus:
Class PF1:
£4.00
Class PF2: £4.50
Class PF3: £5.00
Classes 61 and JZ: £6.00
Please add the fees for
these five classes to those listed on page 22 of the syllabus.
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