Class times

9.30am – Welcome and Notices – Marion Williamson

9.35am

Class 1

Pianoforte Solo: Grade 1 / 2 Standard

1 or 2 pieces of own choice from any recognised Grade 1 or 2 examination board book or of a similar standard.

10am

Class 2

Pianoforte Solo: Grade 3 / 4 / 5 standard

1 or 2 pieces of own choice from any recognised Grade 3 / 4 / 5 examination board book or of a similar standard.

10.30am

Class 3

Pianoforte Solo: Grade 6 / 7 / 8 standard

1 piece of own choice from any recognised Grade 6 / 7 / 8 examination board book or of a similar standard.

11.10am

Class 5

Solo Brass, Strings or Woodwind: Grade 1 /2 standard

1 or 2 pieces of own choice from any recognised Grade 1 or 2 examination board book or of a similar standard.

11.20am

Class 6/7

Solo Brass, Strings or Woodwind: Grade 3 -8 standard

1 or 2 pieces of own choice from any recognised Grade 3 / 4 / 5 examination board book or of a similar standard.

11.40am

Class 9

Party Pieces Piano, Vocal or Instrumental

For those who have been having lessons for no longer than 18 months and who have not entered this class before. (Non-competitive, for fun & experience). 1 or 2 pieces of own choice.

11.50am

Class 10

Duet / Trio / Ensemble: OPEN: instrumental, vocal, or mixed.

**Announcement of 2024 Festival Junior Instrumental Winner**

The winner will receive £25 prize money and the Hinson Cup sponsored Mr and Mrs Hinson. Winner to be chosen by the adjudicator.

LUNCH BREAK

(Please support our catering team - refreshments available in the Eleanor Adams Room)

AFTERNOON SESSION – Vocal Classes

ADJUDICATOR – IRENE GRANT-JONES

1pm – Welcome and notices – Marion Williamson

1.05pm

Class 12

Vocal Solo: Grade 1 or 2 standard

1 or 2 pieces of own choice from any recognised Grade 1 or 2 examination board book or of a similar standard.

1.30pm

Class 13

Vocal Solo: Grade 3 or 4 standard

1 or 2 pieces of own choice from any recognised Grade 3 or 4 examination board book or of a similar standard.

2pm

Class 14

Vocal Solo: Grade 5 or 6 standard

1 piece of own choice from any recognised Grade 5 or 6 examination board book or of a similar standard.

2.15pm

Class 15

Vocal Solo: Grade 7 or 8 standard

1 piece of own choice from any recognised Grade 7 or 8 examination board book or of a similar standard.

2.35pm

Class 16

Songs from the Films & Shows including Disney: 12 years and under: ANY VOICE: OWN CHOICE.

1 piece of own choice. Please see Rule 7.

3.05pm

Class 17

Songs from the Films & Shows including Disney: 13 - 17 years: ANY VOICE: OWN CHOICE.

1 piece of own choice. Please see Rule 7.

3.40pm

Class 18

Challenge Solo: 17 years and under: OPEN: ANY VOICE: OWN CHOICE

1 Classical accompanied piece at a minimum Grade 5 standard, can be sung in original language.

*** Announcement of 2024 Festival Junior Vocals Winner ***

The winner will receive £25 prize money and the County Cup I, sponsored by Mrs S Wardle. Winner to be chosen by the adjudicator.

4pm

Class 19

Songs from the Films & Shows including Disney: 18 years and over: ANY VOICE: OWN CHOICE.

1 piece of own choice. Please see Rule 7.

SHORT TEA BREAK

(Please support our catering team - refreshments available in the Eleanor Adams Room)

5.30pm

Class 20

Popular Songs: OPEN: ANY VOICE: OWN CHOICE

1 piece of own choice popular song, not from a film or show, in any style.

6.10pm

Class 21

Sacred Solo: OPEN: ANY VOICE: OWN CHOICE

1 piece of own choice.

6.40pm

Class 22

Challenge Solo: 18 years and over: ANY VOICE: OWN CHOICE

1 Classical accompanied piece at a minimum Grade 5 standard, can be sung in original language.

7.10pm

Class 23

Light Entertainment: Any song including Gilbert & Sullivan, Music Hall, Edwardian Parlour songs, and Comic songs: OPEN: ANY VOICE: OWN CHOICE: 1 piece of own choice

7.30pm

Class 24

Operatic Aria: OPEN: ANY VOICE: OWN CHOICE.

7.50pm

Class 25

Choral Challenge for choirs and a capella groups: OPEN.

Two contrasting, own choice pieces.

***The 2024 Festival Winner***

(For vocal and choral competitors 18 years and over)

The winner will receive £50 prize money together with the Brenda Tomlinson Trophy. Prize money sponsored by Miss M Williamson

Winning competitor to be chosen by the Adjudicator.