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Closing date for entries: Friday 19th March 2020
Supporting performing arts for all
Aberdeen & North East of
Scotland Music Festival
www.nespa.scot
N IN E T Y- SE VE N T H
F E ST IV A L
Not to gain a prize or defeat a rival, but to pace one another on the road to excellence.
Monday 1st to Friday 5th June 2020
Adjudicators
Speech & Drama Instrumental Music Choral
Thérèse Williams Andrew Huggan Strings Andrew Nunn
Matthew Chinn Brass
Claire Haslin Piano Vocal
Marie Fielding Traditional Judith Howarth
Lawrence Gill Recorder & Woodwind Graeme Lauren
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Registered Charity SC002130
Closing date for entries: Friday 19th March 2020
ABERDEEN & NORTH EAST OF SCOTLAND
MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
Trustees
President June Maclean
Chair & Treasurer Teresa Boag
Secretary Kirsty Syme
Safeguarding Anna Hamilton
Speech & Drama Shirley McGill
Dance Festival Martha Harris
Contact
Email: info@nespa.scot
Phone: 07437 962351
SPONSORS
The Festival Association gratefully acknowledges the generous support from:
1. Principal Sponsors Kawai and Gordon Bell Pianos
2. Julian Maunder of Spud ‘n’ Duck Photography
3. The Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines
4. Sparrow Offshore
5. All the many volunteers who freely donate their time, energy and enthusiasm
throughout the year to promote and implement the aims of the Charity.
Closing date for entries: Friday 19th March 2020
WELCOME
The 97th Festival of Music, Speech & Drama will take place from
Monday 1st June to Friday 5th June 2020
The syllabus offers a wide range of classes for amateurs of all ages to perform
competitively or non-competitively. It allows entrants to gain experience in a friendly
environment, and to feel a sense of achievement. It also provides an opportunity to
hear splendid performances, which in turn can be stimulating and in keeping with our
motto - "Not to gain a prize or defeat a rival, but to pace one another on the r oad to
excellence". All participants receive written comments from an expert adjudicator.
From the more advanced classes, performers will be selected by the adjudicators to
take part in the Vocal and Instrumental Challenge Recital in Mannofield Church on
Friday 5th June.
Our thanks to Kawai for their continued and much appreciated sponsorship of the
Festival, and to the dedicated team of volunteers without whom the Festival could not
function.
We hope you will come along to support those taking part in classes throughout the
week. No one wants to perform to an empty hall! The participants enjoy the benefits
of performing to a live audience, and the audience will be in the presence of potential
stars of the future.
June Maclean, President
Volunteering
The charity depends on volunteers for its smooth running
and success. If you would like to help out, if you have a
little time, or a bit more, but not quite sure what you might
do, please get in touch: email info@nespa.scot. There is a
job for everyone.
During festival week itself, much help is needed, most importantly stewards for 3 hour
sessions, morning, afternoon and evening:
1. Cash stewards to man the entrance to the venues
2. Board stewards to help prepare the performers for each class
3. Adjudicators’ stewards to help organise the copies and paperwork
If you are interested in becoming a steward, please email Anne stewards@nespa.scot
Closing date for entries: Friday 19th March 2020
CONTENTS
How to Enter ……………………………… 2
Adjudicators ……………………………… 3
Festival Finale ……………………………… 8
Adult Performance …….. ……………………… 9
Composition ……………………………… 9
Instrumental Music
Chamber Music ……………………………… 11
Concerto Class ……………………………… 11
Piano & Percussion ……………………………… 12
Strings
Bowed Instruments ……………………………… 19
Guitar ……………………………… 24
Harp ……………………………… 24
Music for Groups ……………………………… 25
Winds
Brass ……………………………… 26
Recorder & Woodwind ……………………………… 31
Speech & Drama ……………………………… 36
Traditional Music ……………………………… 43
Vocal & Choral
Choirs & ensembles ……………………………… 45
Solos ……………………………… 49
Open ……………………………… 50
Scots, Folk, Hebridean ……………………………… 52
G&S, Operetta ……………………………… 53
Light Music ……………………………… 55
Guidance & Regulations ……………………………… 56
Legal Requirements ……………………………… 60
Trophies & Prizes ……………………………… 61
Closing date for entries: Friday 19th March 2020
INTRODUCTION TO THE 2020 SYLLABUS
The festival enjoyed another successful year in 2019, with entries up by 10 per cent on
the previous year, requiring more than 2 extra days adjudication time. Performers of all
standards and ability took part, and the Festival Finale was a terrific display of talent.
Aberdeen continues to be one of the three biggest competitive festivals in Scotland, and
one of the oldest in the country.
Particular successes in 2019, which we hope to build on in 2020, are:
▪ the Adult classes
▪ the split of Light Music classes between pre- and post- 1979.
▪ the Light Music final
▪ the introduction of graded classes.
Based on feedback from performers and teachers, there are some tweaks to pricing
and time limits this year, a bit of reorganisation within the syllabus, and the following
fresh ideas have been introduced:
▪ revised reckonable date for age: 1 st June 2020, not end of February
▪ a Concerto Class
▪ repertoire classes in Strings and Winds have been renamed Recital classes
▪ the switch to non-competitive for Composition with opportunity for discussion
▪ the string beginners class, sponsored by ABRSM
▪ Jazz classes in the Woodwind Section
▪ the split in the solo Vocal Open classes between under & over age 18
▪ the extension of the Guitar Classes to include any fretted instrument
▪ the new “Tell a Joke Class” in Speech & Drama
▪ the option to include a Voice in certain chamber classes
▪ the Light Music Chorus and A Capella Choir classes moved to V17X and V18X
And finally, free entry to the renamed Music for Groups – if you can’t find a class
elsewhere that suits you, your instrument or your ensemble, this section might be for
you.
The Local Interest class failed to attract any interest last year, and we are hoping that,
particularly in the light of the Abzolutely Aberdeen initiative, this might attract some
interest in 2020. This class is free to enter.
Our generous sponsors have introduced a new trophy for Kawai Pianist of the Year, and
prizes are being provided by Chapter & Verse (formerly Top Note) and ABRSM in the
String Section.
Although primarily a competitive festival, performers are reminded that they are welcome
to take part in any class on a non-competitive basis.
Teresa Boag, Chair
Janette Hall, Festival Director
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Closing date for entries: Friday 19th March 2020
HOW TO ENTER
Deadline for entries: Friday 19th March 2020
Please read the syllabus carefully, along with the regulations, and make sure you have
selected the appropriate class(es) for your age and skill level.
N.B. Performances which do not meet the correct criteria will receive an adjudication,
but will be considered non-competitive.
Online entries should be made at: www.nespa.scot
Please complete the entry with all the details required, in time to meet the closing date,
and provide all necessary information (and paperwork if relevant).
Please note: For X classes, titles are required with the entry, and copies on the day for
the adjudicator. For all other classes, titles with entry and copies on the day are helpful.
Paper entry forms are available in the middle of this syllabus, or can be downloaded
from the website. A current email address is required with a paper entry. These should
be sent, with a cheque payment, and any copies required, to the
Festival Office:
NE of Scotland Performing Arts,
4th Floor, H1 Building, Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, AB15 6BL
Performing dates/times
Once all entries are processed, performing times and venues are allocated. Ballot slips
will be emailed to each entrant in May with details of the performance time and venue
for the chosen classes.
Please ensure that the Festival's email address is enabled in your email account to
prevent information going into spam/junk mail. It is:
info@nespa.scot
For any queries regarding entries, please email info@nespa.scot
or call 07437 962351 and leave a voicemail. Someone will reply promptly.
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MEET THE ADJUDICATORS
The Festival Association is delighted to welcome this year’s adjudicators. Each brings
with them their professional expertise as performers and educators. They also bring their
enthusiasm for the Festival movement and the desire to promote performance in all
branches of the performing arts.
The adjudicators prepare a written critique of each performance and a certificate is given
with the award marked on it by means of a coloured circle.
Outstanding - Gold Very good - Red
Good - Blue Promising - Green Non-competitive - Yellow
Note:
RCS refers to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, which was formerly known as
RSAMD, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
Matthew Chinn , Brass
From Aberdeen, Matthew graduated with a first-class honours
Bachelor of Arts degree from RCS where he studied Tuba,
Community Music and Conducting. He was recipient of many
prizes and went on to receive a Post Graduate Diploma in
Performance and a Master of Music Performance.
For the past 15 years Matthew has enjoyed a portfolio career working as a professional
musician, conductor, educator, adjudicator and education arts manager. As a freelance
tuba player, he has performed with many of the UK’s leading orchestras including the
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. As an educator and animateur, Matthew has devised
and led arts programmes for all ages and stages working with Scottish Opera, the
National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain and the Royal Conservatoire of
Scotland. A founding member of award-winning brass quintet Thistle Brass, he has
toured extensively, delivering exciting and interactive workshops and performances.
For the past 7 years, Matthew has been Music Director of North Ayrshire Schools’
Senior Concert Band, Artistic Director for the National Youth Wind Ensemble of
Scotland and conducts the NYWES Intermediate Ensemble. Since 2008 Matthew has
worked at the RCS as an arts education manager, developing a variety of roles. He is
currently the Associate Head of the Junior Conservatoire (Music).
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ADJUDICATORS
Andrew Nunn, Choral
Andrew graduated from RCS in 2014 from the Master of
Music (Conducting) programme with distinction and as
the recipient of the Peter Morris School of Music prize
for excellence. He also holds a BMus (Hons) and MMus
(Performance) from the conservatoire.
Since 2012 Andrew has been Director of Choirs at the RCS Junior Conservatoire where
he has developed a choral programme of five choirs encompassing around three hundred
students age 7-18. The choirs have enjoyed much success in recent years including
collaborations with the BBC SSO, RCS Senior Conservatoire and a recording for BBC
1 Scotland in 2017.
In addition to his work at pre HE level, he is a Kodály Musicianship lecturer for both the
School of Music and School of Drama and is a conducting lecturer within the Musical
Theatre department.
Andrew is the director and founder of the highly acclaimed Les Sirènes female choir,
which consists of students and recent graduates of the RCS and winners of the 2012 BBC
Choir of the Year competition. With this choir Andrew has made two commercial
recordings, There is No Rose (Nimbus) and Sing Willow (Albion) and has broadcast
frequently on BBC radio and television.
Andrew also works regularly with the National Youth Choir of Scotland and is in much
demand as a freelance conductor and choir director and has prepared choirs for Scottish
Opera, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Aberdeen International Youth Festival and
Haddo Arts Festival in addition to the RCS.
Lawrence Gill, Recorder & Woodwind
Lawrence is a Clarinet and Woodwind Chamber Music
tutor at RCS.
Lawrence studied at RCS then in Switzerland and
Germany. He freelanced with all of the Scottish
orchestras before taking up his present job with the
orchestra of Scottish Opera. He has taught at
the Conservatoire since 1983 and has a very keen interest in chamber music which has
led to recitals and concerts with Paragon chamber group of Scotland and the Hebrides
ensemble for radio and television.
He lives in Glasgow with his wife Alison Green and their two children. Future plans
include improving speaking French and his repertoire of cooking!
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ADJUDICATORS
Claire Haslin, Piano
Claire comes from Glasgow, where she studied at RCS with Jean
Hutchison. There she won prizes for Solo and Chamber music,
including the Peter Morrison Prize for All Round Excellence and
represented the Academy in recital tours of Iceland and Russia. Claire
then completed the Advanced Solo Studies course at the Guildhall School of Music and
Drama, studying with Paul Roberts, and whilst there was chosen to represent the college
in the Paxos Chamber Music Festival. In 1997 she won the prestigious Sir Henry
Richardson Award for piano accompaniment, and she has subsequently performed
throughout Britain and Europe, including at the Purcell Room (London), the Edinburgh
Festival, the Montalcino Festival in Italy and the Queen’s Hall (Edinburgh).
Claire is very active both as an instrumental and song accompanist encompassing a wide
variety of music, from accompanying Ann Murray at the Vivartes Festival in Surrey and
Christine Cairns at an Opera Gala in Ayr, to touring Switzerland with a group of cabaret
singers and playing chamber music recitals for music societies throughout Sc otland. She
is a staff repetiteur at Scottish Opera, a Crear Scholar, and holds accompaniment and
teaching posts at RCS, Glasgow University music department, and the music school of
Douglas Academy, as well as accompanying the NYCoS Training Choir.
Thérèse Williams , ANEA, LRAM MSTSD Speech & Drama.
Thérèse is a voice and drama specialist. She coaches students and
professionals of all ages, many of whom frequently appear in films,
commercials, television, and on stage in London’s West End.
She is Chair of the Publicity Committee for The Society of Teachers
of Speech and Drama. (STSD) As an international examiner and adjudicator for New
Era Academy (NEA) she has travelled to Sri Lanka, North America, Ireland, France and
the UK. Thérèse runs courses in ‘Speaking with Confidence’ for professionals. Her
involvement with the Festival movement spans over forty years. In 2019 she was
honoured to receive both the senior and junior drama teacher of the year awards at her
local festival. Her students won ‘Drama Festival Performer of the Year’ in both sections.
Thérèse’s work as a voice over artist includes playing various characters for a series of
audio books.
She enjoys being head judge for the Rock Challenge UK. This encoura ges children to
work together towards live competitive performances in the arts within a safe
environment. Thérèse says, ‘Today’s children are tomorrow’s future.’ She strongly
believes that it is vital they receive all the help and encouragement they can get, in
building confidence, which is a life skill. She is looking forward to returning to
Aberdeen and adjudicating the 2020 festival.
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ADJUDICATORS
Andrew Huggan, Strings
Scottish ‘cellist Andrew Drummond Huggan, began his musical career
aged nine with Angela Welsh. After studying with her for several years
he gained a place at the RSAMD Junior department, under the tutelage
of Timothy Paxton. Andrew continued his studies at the RCS gaining
his BMus (hons) with Rudi De Groote and baroque ‘cello under Alison McGillivray.
Since leaving RCS Andrew has performed with many orchestras including BBC
Scottish Symphony orchestra, Scottish Philharmonic, British Philharmonic orchestra.
He was awarded an apprenticeship with Scottish Opera, whom he now plays with on a
regular basis. His love for opera has also seen him tour with opera companies such as
Noise Opera and Opera Bohemia. As a Baroque player he has had the opportunity to
play with the Dunedin Consort and for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s Club
Concerts. An enthusiast of contemporary music Andrew is a member of The Glasgow
New Music Expedition. Andrew’s passion for theatre has seen him tour internationally
performing with ensembles and as a soloist across Europe, USA, Canada, China and
Oman. 2018 saw Andrew’s debut at the Lincoln Centre, New York. His work in the
theatre also includes recordings for The National Theatre of Scotland and for renowned
dancer and choreographer Marc Brew.
In September 2019 Andrew collaborated with his twin brother, Calum, an internationally
acclaimed Marimba player, performing for a live BBC broadcast. Aside from his busy
freelance career Andrew holds the post of Part-time lecturer at the RCS.
Marie Fielding, Traditional
Marie Fielding is a lecturer at the RCS, specialising in Fiddle and
Performance. Marie recently launched her 3rd book of compositions
and in March, she will be launching her solo album The Spectrum
Project at the Neil Gow Fiddle weekend. Marie continues to be in
great demand as a dance band fiddler and more recently, has been
in the producer seat, producing albums for fellow musicians.
As well as her own projects, Marie is a member of The 60s Bairns, Mentor for Trad
musicians and adjudicates up and down the country. Hobbies include painting, cooking,
walking and photography.
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ADJUDICATORS
Judith Howarth, Vocal
Judith continues to be one of the most successful British sopranos currently
around, whose formidable singing technique and vocal range has allowed her
to sing countless bel canto roles with enormous success, in addition to forays
into the more dramatic Verdi and Puccini repertoire.
She has appeared in major roles at many of the world’s leading opera houses and concert
halls throughout Europe, the US and the Far East and has performed with most of the
major international conductors of the last 20 years.
Recent and forthcoming engagements include Rosalinde Die Fledermaus for Welsh
National Opera, Mahler 8th Symphony at Ely Cathedral and Elgar King Olaf with Sir
Andrew Davis at the Three Choirs Festival. Judith also returns to English National Opera
to sing Venus in their new production of Orpheus in the Underworld, as well as Mahler
Symphony No. 2 at Salisbury Cathedral and Beethoven Missa Solemnis in Canterbury
Cathedral.
Graeme Lauren, Vocal
Graeme hails from Kirriemuir and is a graduate of RCS. In Aberdeen,
he won the Mary Garden Memorial Prize and with the assistance of a
Sir James Caird Travelling Scholarship, continued his studies at the
Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he was awarded the Joseph
Maas Prize, Alfred and Catherine Howard Prize for Tenors and the Sir
Anthony Lewis Memorial Prize.
He joined English National Opera in 1989 and has understudied and performed many
principal roles for the company. During a sabbatical from ENO, he joined the London
(West End) production of Cats (Old Deuteronomy, Bustopher Jones and
Asparagus/Growltiger) and is currently a member of the Olivier award-winning ENO
Chorus.
Notable concert work includes Messiah (Royal Albert Hall), Mozart Requiem (Queen
Elizabeth Hall), and he has frequently performed for the Scottish American Foundation
in Manhattan, NYC.
With an extensive knowledge of vocal technique in both classical and contemporary
genres, Graeme has taught at Mountview Theatre School, Performers College, GSMD,
and the North East of Scotland Music School; he has coached clients from Creative
Artists Agency LA, Leagh-Hicks Associates, Polydor Records, Sony, and Syco Music.
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FESTIVAL FINALE
The Festival closes on the evening of Friday 5th June with a concert
at which selected musicians are invited to perform, in competition,
for the two Challenge Trophies and the title of
Festival Musician of the Year.
Eligibility
Successful competitors will be selected by the adjudicators from the performances
throughout the week and invited to perform in the Festival’s competitive finale.
Programme
Chosen performers are asked to present a programme of their own choice, not to
exceed 10 minutes.
Copies are to be provided for the adjudicators on the night.
Instrumental Challenge Prize:
£300
THE FEDERATION OF BRITISH MUSICAL INDUSTRIES
SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
Vocal Challenge Prize
THE ALEX SIMPSON SILVER CHALLENGE TROPHY £300
Competitors must provide their own accompanist. Anyone experiencing difficulty
finding an accompanist should contact the Festival as soon as possible.
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ADULT PERFORMANCE CLASSES
Adjudicator: TBA
In this non-competitive section adult performers in any genre, at any level, are
welcome. All participants will receive an adjudication on their performance.
Entries are welcome from:
1. soloists or ensembles
2. in any combination of music, speech, poetry, prose or drama.
All classes are Own Choice: genre and titles with the entry please.
Participants should bring their own accompanist for these classes.
A01X Adult Beginners Not to exceed 5 minutes £10
A02X Adult Intermediate Not to exceed 6 minutes £10
A03X Adult Advanced Not to exceed 8 minutes £12
COMPOSITION
Adjudicator: TBA
New for 2020: All classes in this section are non-competitive
A printed copy of the composition, with title and competitor’s name, should be sent to
the Festival Office (address on page 2) by Friday 1st May 2020.
Note: It is the responsibility of the entrant to arrange for the performance of his/her
composition, although the entry will not be judged on the performance.
C01X Open An original composition for a solo or a small group of £12
instruments and/or voices.
Not to exceed 10 minutes.
C02X 12 & A song or instrumental melody, which must be the £7
Under entrant’s own work.
Not to exceed 4 minutes.
(Note: An arrangement by an adult may be submitted,
stating clearly how much help has been given.)
C03X 18 & An original composition for a solo or a small group of £9
Under instruments and/or voices.
Not to exceed 8 minutes.
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Chamber Music Bowed Strings Brass
Concerto movement Guitar Recorder & Woodwind
Piano & Percussion Harp Music for Groups
CHAMBER MUSIC
Adjudicator: TBA
New for 2020
Inclusion of a voice permitted.
Chamber groups of 2-8 players. Any combination of instruments or a voice.
Own choice. Titles are required with the entry, and copies of works performed on
the day for the adjudicator.
Two trophies are available:
- One will be awarded for the best overall performance in the section.
FORTESCUE SILVER SALVER
- One will be awarded for the best overall performance in the section from
groups including two or more recorders.
DOUGLAS HASTON RECORDER HANDS
CH01X Open Not to exceed 10 minutes. £18
CH02X 18 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes. £16
CONCERTO CLASS
Adjudicator: TBA
New for 2020
Any instrument(s). Own choice.
For 2020 only, the festival will provide an accompanist, including a short rehearsal
time. If the Official Accompanist is required, a copy of the piano part should be sent
to the Festival Office (address on p.2) by Friday 1st May 2020.
Performers are of course welcome to bring their own accompanist.
CC01X Open One movement from any concerto £20
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PIANO
Adjudicator: Claire Haslin
Pianists may only perform a work once, in one piano class.
Piano Bursary £300
The Alex Watters memorial prize will be awarded, at the discretion of the adjudicator,
to a promising competitor who has performed in two or more solo keyboard classes at
16 & under, 18 & under, Grade 6-7, grade 7-8 or Open levels.
Previous winners are not eligible for this award.
Kawai Pianist of the Year Trophy
This trophy will be awarded by the adjudicator for an outstanding performance during
the week, based on technical ability and proficiency in the use of the instrument.
Piano Solo Open
P01X Open Own choice: a piece or pieces of Grade 8 standard or £12
above, not to exceed 10 minutes.
ALICE LAW PRIZE
Piano Solo
Classes P02-P09X are own choice.
▪ Up to grade 4 no titles required, copies please on the day for the adjudicator.
▪ Grade 5 and above, titles are required with the entry and a copy on the day.
P02 Pre-grade 1 Not to exceed 2 minutes £7
P03 Grade 1 Not to exceed 3 minutes £7
P04 Grade 2 Not to exceed 3 minutes £7
P05 Grade 3 Not to exceed 4 minutes £7
P06 Grade 4 Not to exceed 4 minutes £7
ALICE LAW PRIZE
P07X Grade 5-6 Not to exceed 5 minutes £9
ALICE LAW PRIZE
P08X Grade 6-7 Not to exceed 6 minutes £9
ALICE LAW PRIZE
P09X Grade 7-8 Not to exceed 8 minutes £9
ALICE LAW PRIZE
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PIANO
Piano Solo – Repertoire
Own choice programme of two or more contrasting pieces.
Simplified arrangements of original works are not acceptable.
P10X Age 14 & under Not to exceed 6 minutes £9
IRENE LONG MEMORIAL TROPHY
P11X Age 18 & under Not to exceed 10 minutes £12
P12X Open Not to exceed 15 minutes £18
Piano Solo – Baroque
Own choice from: Anna Magdalena Bach Book 1725 - J. S. Bach et al, ed. Jones,
ABRSM. Performers are reminded that no repeats are to be played.
P13 Age 10 & under £7
P14 Age 12 & under £7
MARGARET CHARLES ROSEBOWL
Piano Solo – Bach
One own choice piece from set publications for the class.
P15X 14 & under Eighteen Little Preludes, Two-Part Inventions or £9
French Suites
P16X 16 & under French Suites, Three-Part Inventions, £9
English Suites or Partitas
P17X 18 & under Three Part Inventions, £9
English Suites or Partitas
P18X Open Any Prelude and Fugue from the £12
“Forty Eight”
JEAN DONALD PRIZE
Piano Solo – Sonatina
Own choice.
Not to exceed 4 minutes.
Note: participants in class P19X may not enter class P20X.
P19X 12 & under Any movement of a Sonatina by Attwood, £7
Beethoven, Clementi, Diabelli or Kuhlau.
Not to exceed 4 minutes.
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PIANO
Piano Solo - Sonata
Own choice: any one movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven.
P20X 14 & under Not to exceed 4 minutes £9
P21X 16 & under Not to exceed 6 minutes £9
P22X 18 & under Not to exceed 8 minutes £9
Piano Sonata - Open
P23X Mozart Any complete sonata, except K545 in C. £15
Not to exceed 20 minutes
JUNE MACLEAN ROSEBOWL & PRIZE
P24X Beethoven Any complete sonata, except Sonatas No. 19 and £15
20: Op. 49 No. 1 in G and No. 2 in G minor.
Not to exceed 25 minutes
ADELINE CHEYNE PRIZE
Piano Solo - Chopin
Own choice.
P25X 14 & under Not to exceed 4 minutes £9
P26X 16 & under Not to exceed 6 minutes £9
P27X 18 & under Not to exceed 8 minutes £9
AGNES HASTINGS TROPHY
P28X Open Not to exceed 10 minutes £12
GEORGE HASTINGS TROPHY
Piano Solo – Jazz
Own choice of music to include an element of improvisation. Please bring copy on the
day for all classes, including P29.
P29 Primary School Age Not to exceed 2 minutes £7
P30X Secondary School Age Not to exceed 4 minutes £9
P31X Adult: Age 16 & above Not to exceed 6 minutes £9
Piano Solo – Ragtime, Blues and Jazz Transcriptions (Non-improvised)
Own choice. Please bring copy on the day for all classes, including P32.
P32 Primary School Age Not to exceed 2 minutes £7
P33X Secondary School Age Not to exceed 4 minutes £9
P34X Adult: Age 16 & above Not to exceed 6 minutes £9
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PIANO
Duets/Three At The Piano
Own choice. Please bring copy on the day for all classes.
P35 10 & Under Not to exceed 3 minutes £10
P36 12 & Under Not to exceed 4 minutes £10
P37 14 & Under Not to exceed 5 minutes £12
P38 16 & Under Not to exceed 6 minutes £12
P39X 18 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes £14
P40X Open Not to exceed 10 minutes £16
Piano: Non – Competitive
Own choice. Please see also the non-competitive Adult Performance Section.
Piano Solo, non-competitive
P41 Primary 5 & below Not to exceed 2 minutes £7
P42 Primary 6-7 Not to exceed 3 minutes £7
P43 Grades 1-2 Not to exceed 3 minutes £7
P44 Grades 3-4 Not to exceed 4 minutes £7
P45X Grades 5-6 Not to exceed 5 minutes £9
P46X Grade 7 & above Not to exceed 8 minutes £12
Piano Duets, Adult/Students, non-competitive
P47 Primary School Age Not to exceed 3 minutes £7
P48 Secondary School Age Not to exceed 5 minutes £9
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PERCUSSION
Adjudicator: TBA
Own choice.
Solo percussion – any instrument
Please state which instrument on entry form
PN01X Open Own choice. A piece or pieces of Grade 8 £12
standard or above, not to exceed 10 minutes.
Performers must provide their own
accompanist.
PN02 Primary Not to exceed 4 minutes £7
PN03X 15 & Under Not to exceed 5 minutes. £9
PN04X 18 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes. £9
Percussion Groups
PN05 Primary Not to exceed 5 minutes £12
PN06X Secondary Not to exceed 8 minutes £16
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STRINGS
Adjudicator: Andrew Huggan
Bowed Strings Guitar & other fretted instruments Harp
Classes are Own Choice. An Official Accompanist (O.A.) is available for all
classes apart from the Open S01X and the Recital Classes S33X and S34X.
Where a class is marked with an “X”- Grade 5 and above:
- titles are required with the entry and copies on the day for the adjudicator
- if the O.A. is required hard copy of the music must be submitted by 1st May 2020
otherwise the O.A. will not be available. Please send to the Festival Office (address on
p.2).
String Solo
Any bowed string instrument.
S01X Open Own choice. A piece or pieces of Grade 8 standard or above, £12
not to exceed 10 minutes.
Note: Performers must provide their own accompanist.
KREISLER MEDAL
All Bowed Strings - Bach
Any bowed string instrument.
S02X Unaccompanied Own choice. Any two contrasting movements £12
Bach Open from any of J.S. Bach's unaccompanied sonatas,
partitas or suites. Not to exceed 10 minutes.
All Bowed Strings – Pre-grade 1
S03 Non-competitive.
Any own choice piece from ABRSM Initial
String books, or similar.
Class sponsored by ABRSM
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STRINGS
Violin Solo
S04 Grade 1 Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
S05 Grade 2 Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
S06 Grade 3 Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
S07 Grade 4 Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
VIVALDI CUP
S08X Grade 5-6 Own choice, not to exceed 5 minutes £9
S09X Grade 6-7 Own choice, not to exceed 6 minutes £9
CHAPTER & VERSE PRIZE
S10X Grade 7-8 Own choice, not to exceed 8 minutes £9
Viola Solo
S11 Grade 1 Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
S12 Grade 2 Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
S13 Grade 3 Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
S14 Grade 4 Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
S15X Grade 5-6 Own choice, not to exceed 5 minutes £9
S16X Grade 6-7 Own choice, not to exceed 6 minutes £9
CHAPTER & VERSE PRIZE
S17X Grade 7-8 Own choice, not to exceed 8 minutes £9
Cello Solo
S18 Grade 1 Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
S19 Grade 2 Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
S20 Grade 3 Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
S21 Grade 4 Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
S22X Grade 5-6 Own choice, not to exceed 5 minutes £9
S23X Grade 6-7 Own choice, not to exceed 6 minutes £9
CHAPTER & VERSE PRIZE
S24X Grade 7-8 Own choice, not to exceed 8 minutes £9
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STRINGS
Double Bass Solo
S25 Grade 1 Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
S26 Grade 2 Own choice, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
S27 Grade 3 Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
S28 Grade 4 Own choice, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
S29X Grade 5-6 Own choice, not to exceed 5 minutes £9
S30X Grade 6-7 Own choice, not to exceed 6 minutes £9
CHAPTER & VERSE PRIZE
S31X Grade 7-8 Own choice, not to exceed 8 minutes £9
Recital Classes
Own choice pieces, any instrument.
Classes S33X & S34X: Performers must bring their own accompanist. Anyone
encountering difficulty with this should get in touch with the Festival Office promptly.
S32X Grade 3-5 Not to exceed 6 minutes. £9
S33X Grade 6-7 Not to exceed 10 minutes. £12
S34X Open Not to exceed 15 minutes. £18
Strings Non Competitive
Own choice pieces, any instrument.
See also Adults Only section for classes of any standard. (Performers are reminded
that they are welcome to take part in any class on a non-competitive basis.)
S35 Primary 5 & below Not to exceed 2 minutes. £7
S36 Primary 6-7 Not to exceed 3 minutes. £7
S37 Grades 1-2 Not to exceed 3 minutes. £7
S38 Grades 3-4 Not to exceed 4 minutes. £7
S39X Grades 5-6 Not to exceed 5 minutes. £9
S40X Grades 7 & Above Not to exceed 8 minutes. £9
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STRINGS SYLLABUS
2020–2023
Refreshed repertoire lists featuring a wide range of styles and showcasing more
female composers and contemporary works.
Supporting a range of teaching approaches is at the heart of the syllabus, with
pieces suitable for group and whole-class strings programmes. Duets are now an
option for Initial to Grade 3 for all bowed strings.
Violin repertoire books are available for Initial to Grade 8.
Instrument specific technical work is a hallmark of Trinity exams. With a variety
of options available, each individual learner can play to their strengths and build
confidence in their technique.
A range of books is available including Take Your Bow for mixed-strings group
teaching, Raise the Bar Violin — containing pieces from previous syllabuses, and
Performance Edition: Violin — four books showcasing previously unpublished pieces
by contemporary composers.
Support and inspiration from leading teachers and string players is available at
trinitycollege.com/strings-resources
To find out more visit
Putting performance first trinitycollege.com/strings
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STRINGS
String Duets
Own choice
S41 Up to Grade 1 Not to exceed 3 minutes. £10
S42 Grade 1-2 Not to exceed 4 minutes. £10
S43 Grade 3-4 Not to exceed 5 minutes. £12
S44X Grade 5-6 Not to exceed 6 minutes. £12
String Chamber Music
Own choice. 3 to 8 players, one to a part, un-conducted, which may include up to 2
non-stringed instruments and a voice.. All players must be within the same age
category.
(See Chamber music section for Open and a class for age 18 and under.)
S45 Grade 1-2 Not to exceed 4 minutes. £10
S46 Grade 3-4 Not to exceed 5 minutes. £12
S47X Grade 5-6 Not to exceed 6 minutes. £12
String Mixed Ensembles/Groups
Own choice. Any group of string players with or without other instruments. May be
accompanied on the piano or conducted by a person of any age. More than one player
to a part is permitted.
S48 Primary Not to exceed 5 minutes £12
S49X 15 & Under Not to exceed 7 minutes £15
S50X 18 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes £16
S51X Open Not to exceed 10 minutes £18
Orchestras
Own choice. Award for best overall performer in S52, S53X, S54X:
MACBETH SHIELD
S52 Primary Not to exceed 8 minutes £14
S53X Secondary Not to exceed 10 minutes £20
S54X Open Not to exceed 15 minutes £25
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CLASSICAL GUITAR
Adjudicator: TBA
New for 2020: the term “guitar” includes any plucked, fretted instruments.
Guitar Solo
Own choice.
G01X Open Own choice. A piece or pieces of Grade 8 £12
standard or above, not to exceed 10 minutes.
G02 15 & Under Not to exceed 5 minutes £9
G03X 18 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes £9
HARP
Adjudicator: TBA
Harp Solo
Own choice.
H01X Open Own choice. A piece or pieces of Grade 8 £12
standard or above, not to exceed 10 minutes.
H02 15 & Under Not to exceed 5 mins £9
H03X 18 & Under Not to exceed 8 mins £9
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MUSIC FOR GROUPS
Adjudicator: TBA
New: Renamed class. For 2020 only - free entry
Entries are invited from groups not eligible to enter any other class.
Groups may be purely instrumental or may include voices. An adult may take part as
a pianist.
All classes are own choice, titles are helpful but not required with the entry and a
copy of the work to be performed should be brought for the adjudicator on the day.
M01 P 3 & Under Not to exceed 4 minutes £0
ABERDEEN INFANT MISTRESSES: TROPHY
M02 P 1-5 Not to exceed 4 minutes £0
M03 P 1-7 Not to exceed 4 minutes £0
M04 Secondary School Age Not to exceed 6 minutes £0
M05 Music for all Not to exceed 10 minutes £0
Class M05 is for any group of performers, in any combination, at any standard
Sponsor a Class
Can you support the festival by sponsoring a class?
For a donation of £20 you can help fund the 2020 festival.
Your contribution can be marked by your name in the festival programme, or if you
prefer your donation can remain anonymous.
Please get in touch with the Treasurer, Teresa Boag, if you can help:
info@nespa.scot
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WIND INSTRUMENTS
Brass Recorder Woodwind
BRASS
Adjudicator: Matthew Chinn
Own choice classes marked with an “X” require the name of the piece to be
performed to be given with the entry.
If the piece chosen is from a set book, no copies are required.
Any other own choice entries require copies to be submitted by 1 st May if the
official accompanist is required, and copies on the day for the adjudicator.
There are three Brass awards:
1. Premier Challenge Trophy for the winner of the Brass Open, B01X
2. Cuthill Trophy and Prize I for the best overall Trombone performance in
the Brass Open, B01X and Trombone Age 18 & Under class, B13X.
3. Cuthill Prize II for the best overall performance in the Trombone Age 16
& under and 14 & under classes, B12X & B11.
Brass Solo
Any brass instrument.
B01X Open Own choice: a piece or pieces of Grade 8 standard or £12
above, not to exceed 10 minutes.
Performers must provide their own accompanist.
ALL COMPETITORS: PREMIER CHALLENGE TROPHY
TROMBONE PERFORMERS ONLY: CUTHILL TROPHY &PRIZE I
Trumpet, Cornet or Flugelhorn Solo
Please state which on entry form.
B02 12 & Under Own Choice from "Bravo Trumpet" (B&H) £7
B03 14 & Under Own Choice from "Bravo Trumpet" (B&H) £9
B04X 16 & Under Own Choice from "Going Solo Trumpet" (Faber) £9
B05X 18 & Under Own Choice from "Going Solo Trumpet" (Faber) £9
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BRASS
French Horn Solo
B06 12 & Under Own Choice from "Really Easy Horn Book" (Faber) £7
B07 14 & Under Own Choice from "Really Easy Horn Book" (Faber) £9
B08X 16 & Under Own Choice from "Top Line Album for Horn" £9
(Brasswind)
B09X 18 & Under Own Choice from "Top Line Album for Horn" £9
(Brasswind)
Trombone Solo
CUTHILL I PRIZE FOR AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMER IN OPEN AND 18 & UNDER
CUTHILL II PRIZE FOR AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMER IN 16 & UNDER and 14 & UNDER
B10 12 & Under Own Choice from "The Magic Trombone" (B&H) £7
B11 14 & Under Own Choice from "The Magic Trombone" (B&H) £9
B12X 16 & Under Own Choice from "A Little Light Music Trombone £9
(treble or bass clef)" (B&H)
B13X 18 & Under Own Choice from "A Little Light Music Trombone £9
(treble or bass clef)" (B&H)
Tuba Solo
B14 12 & Under Own Choice from "Nine Miniatures (in E flat)" £7
(Brasswind)
B15 14 & Under Own Choice from "Nine Miniatures (in E flat)" £9
(Brasswind)
B16X 16 & Under Own Choice from "Jazzed Up Too (in E flat)" £9
(Brasswind)
B17X 18 & Under Own Choice from "Jazzed Up Too (in E flat)" £9
(Brasswind)
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BRASS
Tenor Horn or Soprano Cornet
(please state which on entry form)
B18 12 & Under Own Choice from “Nine Miniatures (in E flat)” £7
(Brasswind)
B19 14 & Under Own Choice from “Nine Miniatures (in E flat)” £9
(Brasswind)
B20X 16 & Under Own Choice from “Jazzed Up Too (in E flat)” £9
(Brasswind)
B21X 18 & Under Own Choice from “Jazzed Up Too (in E flat)” £9
(Brasswind)
Euphonium, Baritone or Bb Bass
(please state which on entry form)
B22 12 & Under Own Choice from “The Magic Trombone” (B&H) £7
B23 14 & Under Own Choice from “The Magic Trombone” (B&H) £9
B24X 16 & Under Own Choice from “A Little Light Music Trombone £9
(treble clef)” (B&H)
B25X 18 & Under Own Choice from “A Little Light Music Trombone £9
(treble clef)” (B&H)
Brass Non Competitive
B26 Primary Own choice, not to exceed 2 minutes. £7
school age
Duets and Trios
Own choice. Unconducted, no doubling of parts other than in B27, 11 & Under.
B27 11 & Under Not to exceed 3 minutes. £10
(Doubling of parts allowed.)
B28 13 & Under Not to exceed 4 minutes. £10
B29X 15 & Under Not to exceed 5 minutes. £12
B30X 18 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes. £14
B31X Open Not to exceed 10 minutes. £16
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BRASS
Ensembles
Own choice. 4 or more players, who may be conducted but not accompanied.
No doubling of parts, other than in B32: 11 & Under class.
B32 11 & Under Not to exceed 5 minutes. £12
(Doubling of parts allowed.)
B33 13 & Under Not to exceed 6 minutes. £14
B34X 15 & Under Not to exceed 7 minutes. £15
B35X 18 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes. £16
B36X Open Not to exceed 10 minutes. £18
Mixed Ensembles
Own choice.
Brass with any other instrument(s) and/or voice(s). One player to a part.
B37X 15 & Under Not to exceed 7 minutes. £15
B38X 18 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes. £16
B39X Open Not to exceed 10 minutes. £18
Brass Bands
Own choice, no size limit.
B40X 15 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes. £20
B41X 18 & Under Not to exceed 10 minutes. £20
B42X Open Not to exceed 15 minutes. £25
Concert Bands
Own choice, may include other instruments.
B43X 15 & Under Not to exceed 8 minutes. £20
B44X 18 & Under Not to exceed 10 minutes. £20
B45X Open Not to exceed 15 minutes. £25
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Closing date for entries: Friday 19th March 2020
RECORDER & WOODWIND
Adjudicator: Lawrence Gill
There are no non-competitive classes in this section, other than RW02 and RW40.
Performers are reminded that they are welcome to take part in any class on a non-
competitive basis. Please indicate this intention on the entry application.
Further Recorder classes are available with Flute – see below.
Recorder and Woodwind Open Solo
RW01X Open Own choice: a piece or pieces of Grade 8 £12
standard or above, not to exceed 10 minutes.
Performers must provide their own accompanist.
RECORDER PRIZE – ARION TROPHY
WOODWIND PRIZE – TOP NOTE TROPHY
RW02 – RW11: Recorder only, ages 12 and Under
Copies of the Sunhoney publications can be obtained from the Festival Office.
Descant Recorder Set Pieces
RW02 Level 1 Non-competitive £7
Mocking Bird & Harrison’s Rag - John Pitts, Recorder
from the Beginning Book 1, EGA publications
RW03 Level 2 The Ingle Side & Duncan Gray- Arr. Hardie, from £7
Scottish Collection Descant Recorder, Sunhoney
RW04 Level 3 O Gin I Were a Baron’s Heir & The Lea Rig - Arr. £7
Hardie, from Scottish Collection Descant Recorder,
Sunhoney
RW05 Level 4 Eppie Adair & The Mist-Covered Mountains of Home - £7
Arr. Hardie, from Scottish Collection Descant Recorder,
Sunhoney
RW06 Level 5 The Hills of Lorne & The Barren Rocks of Aden - Arr. £7
Hardie, from Scottish Collection Descant Recorder,
Sunhoney
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RECORDER & WOODWIND
Treble Solo Set Pieces
Set pieces are from Scottish Collection Treble Recorder arr. Elspeth Hardie,
Sunhoney
The SUNHONEY PRIZE
will be awarded for the most outstanding performance in RW07, RW08 and RW09
RW07 Level 3 Kelvin Grove & The Barnyards o’ Delgaty £7
RW08 Level 4 John Anderson, my Jo & The Piper o’ Dundee £7
RW09 Level 5 Logan Water & Lass o’ Gowrie £7
Sopranino Solo
RW10 12 & under Own choice from Scottish Collection £7
Treble Recorder arr. Elspeth Hardie, Sunhoney
Tenor Solo
RW11 12 & under Own choice from Scottish Collection £7
Descant Recorder arr. Elspeth Hardie, Sunhoney
WOODWIND CLASSES
The Woodwind instruments are grouped, and recorder included with flute. All classes
are “Own Choice”
- Up to grade 4 – no titles are required with the entry, nor music.
- For grades 5-8 – an “X” shows that titles are required with the entry and
a copy of the music on the day for the adjudicator.
Accompanists
The Official Accompanist (O.A.) will be available if required. For classes grade 5 and above, if
the O.A. is requested, hard copy of the music must be submitted by 1st May 20120 otherwise the
O.A. will not be available. Please send to NESPA, see p.2. Original copies mus t be brought on
the day for the accompanist.
Flute or Recorder Solo
RW12 Pre-grade 1 One or two pieces, not to exceed 2 minutes £7
RW13 Grade 1 One piece, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
RW14 Grade 2 One piece, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
RW15 Grade 3 One piece, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
RW16 Grade 4 One piece, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
RW17X Grade 5-6 One piece, not to exceed 5 minutes £9
RW18X Grade 6-7 One piece, not to exceed 6 minutes £9
RW19X Grade 7-8 One piece, not to exceed 8 minutes £9
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RECORDER & WOODWIND
Oboe or Bassoon Solo
RW20 Pre-grade 1 One or two pieces, not to exceed 2 minutes £7
RW21 Grade 1 One piece, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
RW22 Grade 2 One piece, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
RW23 Grade 3 One piece, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
RW24 Grade 4 One piece, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
RW25X Grade 5-6 One piece, not to exceed 5 minutes £9
RW26X Grade 6-7 One piece, not to exceed 6 minutes £9
RW27X Grade 7-8 One piece, not to exceed 8 minutes £9
Clarinet or Saxophone Solo
RW28 Pre-grade 1 One or two pieces, not to exceed 2 minutes £7
RW29 Grade 1 One piece, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
RW30 Grade 2 One piece, not to exceed 3 minutes £7
RW31 Grade 3 One piece, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
RW32 Grade 4 One piece, not to exceed 4 minutes £7
RW33X Grade 5-6 One piece, not to exceed 5 minutes £9
RW34X Grade 6-7 One piece, not to exceed 6 minutes £9
RW35X Grade 7-8 One piece, not to exceed 8 minutes £9
Recorder and Woodwind Recital Classes
Any recorder or woodwind instrument. Any recorder or combination thereof may be
used. Own choice, two or more contrasting pieces. Titles are required with the entry,
apart from RW36, and copies on the day for the adjudicator. If the Official
Accompanist is required, a hard copy of the music must be submitted by 1 st May 2020,
otherwise the O.A. may not be available. Please send to NESPA – see address p.2.
RW36 Primary Not to exceed 4 minutes £7
RW37X Grade 3-5 Not to exceed 6 minutes £9
RW38X Grade 6-7 Not to exceed 10 minutes £12
RW39X Open Not to exceed 15 minutes £18
Chamber Music
Some ensembles may have the option to enter the Chamber Music Classes:
CH01X Open or CH02X Age 18 & Under.
Recorder or Woodwind: Duets and Trios
RW40 Primary 5 and under Non-competitive. Not to exceed 2 minutes £10
RW41 Primary 6-7 Not to exceed 3 minutes £10
RW42X S1-3 Not to exceed 4 minutes £10
RW43X S4-6 Not to exceed 5 minutes £12
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RECORDER & WOODWIND
Recorder or Woodwind Ensembles: Four or more players
Own choice, one to a part, unconducted and unaccompanied.
RW44 Primary Not to exceed 5 minutes £12
RW45 S1-3 Not to exceed 6 minutes £14
RW46X S4-6 Not to exceed 8 minutes £16
RW47X Open Not to exceed 10 minutes £18
Mixed Ensembles: 2-8 players.
Own choice. Any combination of woodwind or recorders. Parts may be doubled and
may be accompanied by a person of any age. (See Brass Section for Concert Bands
and Music for Groups for ensembles with other instruments.)
RW48 Primary Not to exceed 5 minutes £12
RW49 S1-3 Not to exceed 6 minutes £14
RW50X S4-6 Not to exceed 8 minutes £16
Recorder Groups: 6 or more recorders
Own choice. Parts may be doubled and may be accompanied by a person of any age.
RW51 Primary 4-5 Descants only. Not to exceed 5 minutes £12
EWEN TROPHY
RW52 Primary 6-7 Not to exceed 6 minutes £14
ABERDEEN SAVINGS BANK TROPHY (1)
RW53X Secondary Not to exceed 10 minutes £20
ABERDEEN SAVINGS BANK TROPHY (2 )
RW54X Open Not to exceed 15 minutes £25
New for 2020:
Solo Jazz classes
Own choice, any instrument.
RW55 Primary No to exceed 3 minutes £7
RW56 S.1-3 Not to exceed 4 minutes £9
RW57X S.4-6 Not to exceed 5 minutes £9
RW58X Open Not to exceed 8 minutes £12
Ensemble Jazz classes
Any combination of instruments/voice.
RW59X Secondary age Not to exceed 10 minutes £20
RW60X Open Not to exceed 15 minutes £25
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SPEECH & DRAMA
Adjudicator: Thérèse Williams
Reminder: In some classes a copy of work performed is required for the adjudicator
on the day. Please check the guidelines for each class.
BOOK LIST:
All set pieces are taken from the following book, no need to provide a copy.
The Oxford Book of Children’s Poetry M.Harrison & O.U.P.
C. Stuart-Clark 978-0-19-276276-4
Story Telling
SD01 8 & Under Re-tell a story told by the adjudicator £7
SD02 Age 9-11 Re-tell a story told by the adjudicator £7
SD03 Age 12-16 Four words, apparently unrelated, are given to the £9
competitor five minutes before coming to the
platform. An original story must be told making
use of the four words.
Words will be supplied by the adjudicator.
Bible Reading
SD04 Open Own choice, not to exceed three minutes £12
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SPEECH & DRAMA
Solo Verse
In this section, with the exception of SD05, an own choice of contrasting poem, or
extract of a poem, not to exceed 3 minutes, should be performed in addition to the set
piece. Copy for adjudicator to be brought on the day.
SD05 Under 6 Non-competitive. £5
Own choice – “My favourite short poem”.
SD06 Age 6-7 Clock – Valerie Worth, p.133 £7
SD07 Age 8-9 There Isn’t Time – Eleanor Farieon, p.116 £7
SD08 Age 10 Dear Mum – Brian Patten, p.65 £7
SD09 Age 11-12 Playgrounds – Berlie Doherty, p.91 £7
SD10 Age 13-14 The Road Not Taken – Robert Frost, p.121 £9
SD11 Age 15-16 Ozymandias – Percy Bysshe Shelley, p.137 £9
SD12X Open Any poem or extract of poem by Carol Ann Duffy. £12
THE ASSOCIATION GOLD MEDAL
Choral verse
SD13 Open The Owl and the Pussy Cat – p.226-227 £12
Scots Verse
SD14 Age 6-11 Own choice Scots poem. £7
Not to exceed 2 minutes, copy on the day.
SCOTS VERSE AWARD
SD15 Age 12-16 Own choice Scots poem, or extract. £9
Not to exceed 3 minutes, copy on the day.
SD16 Open Own choice Scots poem, or extract. £12
Not to exceed 3 minutes, copy on the day.
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SPEECH & DRAMA
Scots Verse – Burns
Own choice of Burns poem, or extract of poem
SD17 11 and under Not to exceed 2 minutes £7
ABERDEEN BURNS ASSOCIATION SILVER CUP
SD18 Age 12-15 Not to exceed 2 minutes £9
SD19X Open Not to exceed 3 minutes £12
Scots Prose
Own choice, spoken from memory. An extract from any story or short story written
in the Scots language. Details not required on entry but copy required on the day.
SD20 16 & under Not to exceed 3 minutes £9
SD21 Open Not to exceed 3 minutes £12
English Prose
Own choice, spoken from memory. An extract from any story or short story. Details
not required on entry but copy required on the day.
SD22 Age 6-7 Not to exceed 2 minutes. £7
SD23 Age 8-9 Not to exceed 2 minutes. £7
SD24 Age 10 Not to exceed 2 minutes. £7
SD25 Age 11 -12 Not to exceed 3 minutes. £7
SD26 Age 13-14 Not to exceed 3 minutes. £9
SD27 Age 15-16 Not to exceed 3 minutes. £9
SD28 Open Not to exceed 3 minutes. £12
Sight Reading
Candidates will be given a piece of English verse or prose to read out.
They will be allowed 2 minutes to read it over.
SD29 Age 6-7 Non-competitive £5
SD30 Age 8-9 £7
SD31 Age 10 £7
SD32 Age 11-12 £7
SD33 Age 13-14 £9
SD34 Age 15-16 £9
SD35 Open £12
SD36 Winners & Runners Up, Classes SD34 & SD35.
THE ASSOCIATION SILVER MEDAL
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