Orchestral Strings

Grade Classes: each competitor may enter ONLY ONE of Classes S3 – S7

       Accompaniment: Beginners and Grade 1 & 2 may use a CD backing track if absolutely necessary

        Otherwise please have a live piano accompaniment

Choose a piece appropriate for your grade.

       STATE WHICH INSTRUMENT ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM

Class S1. String Solo – Beginners – Primary School – those who have played for not more than one year by 31st March 2025

Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S2. String Solo – Beginners – Secondary School – those who have played for not more than one year by 31st March 2025

Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S3. String Solo – Preliminary or Initial Grade

Own choice – not to exceed 3 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S4. String Solo – Grades 1 and 2 

Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S5. String Solo – Grades 3 and 4

Own choice – not to exceed 5 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S6. String Solo – Grades 5 and 6

Own choice – not to exceed 7 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S7. String Solo – Grades 7 and 8

Own choice – not to exceed 10 minutes -Fee: £6

Class S8. String Solo- Open: above Grade 8 (including Diploma level)

Own choice – not to exceed 15 minutes-Fee: £7

Class S9. String Repertoire – Primary School

Two pieces contrasting in style and period - Own choice – not to exceed 10 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S10. String Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 3

Two pieces contrasting in style and period - Own choice – not to exceed 10 minutes -Fee: £6

Class S11. String Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 4

Two pieces contrasting in style and period - Own choice – not to exceed 15 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S12. String Repertoire – Secondary School – Key Stage 5

Two pieces contrasting in style and period - Own choice – not to exceed 15 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S13a. String Repertoire – Open: School age (Diploma level)

Two pieces contrasting in style and period - Own choice – not to exceed 15 minutes-Fee: £6

Class S13b.String Repertoire – Open: Over School age (any level)

Two pieces contrasting in style and period - Own choice – not to exceed 15 minutes  Fee: £7

Our deadline for submissions is  Saturday 18th January 2025