Hastings Musical Festival Syllabus

Dancing

Singing

Instrumental

SPEECH, DRAMA & MIME

Upcoming Events

Dancing Solos

Song & Dance

Dancing Medals

The Phyllis Godfrey Championship & Gold Medal

Dancing Duets

Dancing Trios and Quartets

Dancing Groups

Cabaret

Street Dance

Singing Solos

John Lockey Championship

The June Elgar Memorial Championship

Senior Medals

Veterans

Singer & Accompanist

Singing - Duets

Singing - Ensembles, Trios and Quartets

Action Songs & Camp Fires

Choirs

Piano

Piano Solos

Local Piano Competition

Sonatina

Piano Medals

Piano Sight-Reading

Piano Duets

Piano Concerto

Strings

Strings - Medals

Strings Concerto

Violin Solos

Viola Solos

Violoncello Solos

Double Bass

Harp

Strings - Duets

Guitar - Classical

Chamber Music

Orchestras

Recorder

Recorder Medals

Recorder Duets

Recorder Trios

Recorder Bands

Woodwind - Other than Recorder

Brass

Rock & Contemporary Music

Swing Bands

Family Music Making

World Music

Ensembles

Instrumental Championship Trophy

READING

SPEECH SOLOS

HUMOROUS VERSE

DRAMATIC DIALOGUES

SPEECH MONOLOGUES

LYRICAL VERSE

ORIGINAL VERSE

SPEECH MEDALS

DUOLOGUES

DRAMATIC SHAKESPEARE

DEVISED PERFORMANCE/IMPROVISATION

CHORAL SPEAKING

SPEECH RECITAL

BALLAD WITH MOVEMENT

STUDIO PLAYS

MIME

DANCE DRAMA

2012 Syllabus

Please check programme for confirmation of dates, because they may change.

THERE ARE SOME CHANGES TO THE SYLLABUS THIS YEAR, PARTICULARY WITH AGE GROUPS.

IN DUET CLASSES, THESE HAVE NOW BEEN BROUGHT IN LINE WITH THE AGE GROUPS IN THE ALL ENGLAND COMPETITION.

PLEASE ALSO CHECK THE AGE RESTRICTION AND HOW MANY TIMES A PERFORMER MAY COMPETE IN DUET, TRIOS AND QUARTETS BECAUSE
THESE HAVE ALSO CHANGED.

2013 IS AN ALL ENGLAND QUALIFYING FESTIVAL.

The provisional dates for this section are 4th( Evening only),5th,6th 7th March and
17th (Groups Day )18th,19th March 2013.

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Ballet :No pointe work is permitted for competitors under 13.
Character: May be danced in any manner the subject demands.
National :Must be authentic and belong to a recognised country.

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Bronze and Silver Medals
In these Medal classes, the Ballet and Character items must be those
danced in the qualifying classes.
Gold Medal
This is not a qualifying class. Entries are now invited. A Prize of £100
will be awarded to the successful dancer who wins the Gold Medal
with a mark of 90. Please see Medal Section for full details and
requirements.
Age Limits
(New Rule) The age of the eldest competitor in Duets, Trios, Quartets and
groups determines the correct age group. Age is taken as from March 1st
of the festival year. ( See General Rule 2 ) In medal classes, performers
will not be allowed to dance if they are under the minimum age.
New Rule
Competitors may perform ONCE only in their age group in each dance technique in any section apart from groups-where they may dance in a
maximum of two (2 ) groups within each dance class . A maximum
of 3 groups per school.
Props
No furniture or properties are allowed, except those that can be carried and
quickly set in place by performers or helpers. Construction of scenery or props
on the side of the stage is prohibited. No real flowers or leaves will be allowed
or confetti, or talcum powder or similar. Disregard for this rule may result in
the disqualification of the item.
Timing
Entries in all classes which exceed the time limit will be penalised. Time will
be checked from the 1st note or word of the accompaniment, or if it should
occur first-the first movement of the dancer and until the dancer’s last
movement at the completion of the dance.
Classical Classes
In group dancing, Tap and Modern are not allowed
Re-Dance
No re-dance is allowed at 10 years or over. At under 10 years, when a re-
dance is requested, this will be allowed only at the discretion of the
adjudicator.
Singing
No singing is allowed except in Song and Dance and Cabaret Classes.
Miming

Miming to words is allowed but no lip synchronisation.
Performers Performers of ten (10) years and over may enter both Lyrical and Modern Classes.
Changes
If a performer must change classes.48 hours notice must be given to the
Dancing Secretary.
Chaperones
All chaperones must be over 18 years of age and must wear their badges at all
times. Failure to wear a badge may result in the chaperone not being allowed
backstage.
Suitability
For Own Choice pieces, suitability must be considered with regard to age
group. `Adult ‘ or offensive material is not acceptable and adjudicators will
take this into account when marking. They also have the authority to stop
any performance at their discretion. This would lead to automatic
disqualification.
Footwear, Makeup and Changing
You are advised that footwear must be worn in the auditorium, front of house,
toilets and restaurant etc. Extreme care must be taken backstage and
whenever possible have a covering on your feet to avoid accidents.
The Theatre also remind you that changing, applying makeup etc is not
allowed in the front of house, toilets, auditorium and restaurant.
Drinks
You are advised that drinks backstage must have a lid or be in a secure
container.
Backstage Etiquette
Movement behind the back curtain is not allowed during a performance, we
ask you kindly to respect each competitors performance and wait until they
have finished. Thank you.

RECORDINGS AND BACKING TRACKS

We are advising you that the White Rock Theatre want to cease using tapes for

backing tracks.They will accept them for this year (2013) but not thereafter.

You can use the following formats--C.D.'s, these must be of a good quality and a CD_R not RW. It can also be in a WAV format or MP3. Mini discs are also acceptable.

We kindly ask you to keep your recordings in good condition and have a duplicate available.

Regulations
The festival reserve the right, that should they deem the entries in Solos,
Duets, Trios , Quartets and Groups to be oversubscribed then the class will be
divided, likewise if the classes are undersubscribed, age groups may be linked.
You must complete the name of your dancing school in the place indicated
on your Entry Form. No entry will be accepted without this information.

Time Limits:

10 years and under, dances other than Character 1.5 mins

10 years and under, Character 2 mins

11 years and over, dances other than Character 2 mins

11 years and over, Character 2.5 mins

1008	Dancing Solo Babies			£6.20
		Age 5 years only	1.5 Mins
	Own Choice: Excluding Modern and Tap.

1012	Dancing Solo Babies			£6.20
		Age 5 years only	1.5 Mins
	Own Choice: Modern or Tap.

1020	Dancing solo Ballet					£6.20
			Age 6	1.5 Mins

1021	Dancing solo Character					£6.20
			Age 6	2 Mins

1022	Dancing solo National					£6.20
			Age 6	1.5 Mins

1023	Dancing solo Greek					£6.20
			Age 6	1.5 Mins

1024	Dancing solo Modern			£6.20
		Age 6	1.5 Mins

1026	Dancing solo Tap					£6.20
			Age 6	1.5 Mins

1030	Dancing solo Ballet					£6.20
			Age 7	1.5 Mins

1031	Dancing solo Character					£6.20
			Age 7	2 Mins

1032	Dancing solo National					£6.20
			Age 7	1.5 Mins

1033	Dancing solo Greek					£6.20
			Age 7	1.5 Mins

1034	Dancing solo Modern					£6.20
			Age 7	1.5 Mins

1036	Dancing solo Tap					£6.20
			Age 7	1.5 Mins

1040	Dancing solo Ballet					£6.90
			Age 8	1.5 Mins

1041	Dancing solo Character					£6.90
			Age 8	2 Mins

1042	Dancing solo National					£6.90
			Age 8	1.5 Mins

1043	Dancing solo Greek					£6.90
			Age 8	1.5 Mins

1044	Dancing solo Modern					£6.90
			Age 8	1.5 Mins

1046	Dancing solo Tap					£6.90
			Age 8	1.5 Mins

1050	Dancing solo Ballet					£6.90
			Age 9	1.5 Mins

1051	Dancing solo Character					£6.90
			Age 9	2 Mins

1052	Dancing solo National					£6.90
			Age 9	1.5 Mins

1053	Dancing solo Greek					£6.90
			Age 9	1.5 Mins

1054	Dancing solo Modern					£6.90
			Age 9	1.5 Mins

1056	Dancing solo Tap					£6.90
			Age 9	1.5 Mins

1060	Dancing solo Ballet					£6.90
			Age 10	1.5 Mins

1061	Dancing solo Character					£6.90
			Age 10	2 Mins

1062	Dancing solo National					£6.90
			Age 10	1.5 Mins

1063	Dancing solo Greek					£6.90
			Age 10	1.5 Mins

1064	Dancing solo Modern					£6.90
			Age 10	1.5 Mins

1065	Dancing solo Lyrical					£6.90
			Age 10	1.5 Mins

1066	Dancing solo Tap					£6.90
			Age 10	1.5 Mins

1070	Dancing solo Ballet					£6.90
			Age 11	2 Mins

1071	Dancing solo Character					£6.90
			Age 11	2.5 Mins

1072	Dancing solo National					£6.90
			Age 11	2 Mins

1073	Dancing solo Greek					£6.90
			Age 11	2 Mins

1074	Dancing solo Modern					£6.90
			Age 11	2 Mins

1075	Dancing solo Lyrical					£6.90
			Age 11	2 Mins

1076	Dancing solo Tap					£6.90
			Age 11	2 Mins

1080	Dancing solo Ballet					£6.90
			Age 12	2 Mins

1081	Dancing solo Character					£6.90
			Age 12	2.5 Mins

1082	Dancing solo National					£6.90
			Age 12	2 Mins

1083	Dancing solo Greek					£6.90
			Age 12	2 Mins

1084	Dancing solo Modern					£6.90
			Age 12	2 Mins

1085	Dancing solo Lyrical					£6.90
			Age 12	2 Mins

1086	Dancing solo Tap					£6.90
			Age 12	2 Mins

1090	Dancing solo Ballet					£6.90
			Age 13	2 Mins

1091	Dancing solo Character					£6.90
			Age 13	2.5 Mins

1092	Dancing solo National					£6.90
			Age 13	2 Mins

1093	Dancing solo Greek					£6.90
			Age 13	2 Mins

1094	Dancing solo Modern					£6.90
			Age 13	2 Mins

1095	Dancing solo Lyrical					£6.90
			Age 13	2 Mins

1096	Dancing solo Tap					£6.90
			Age 13	2 Mins

1100	Dancing solo Ballet					£6.90
			Age 14	2 Mins

1101	Dancing solo Character					£6.90
			Age 14	2.5 Mins

1102	Dancing solo National					£6.90
			Age 14	2 Mins

1103	Dancing solo Greek					£6.90
			Age 14	2 Mins

1104	Dancing solo Modern					£6.90
			Age 14	2 Mins

1105	Dancing solo Lyrical					£6.90
			Age 14	2 Mins

1106	Dancing solo Tap					£6.90
			Age 14	2 Mins

1112	Dancing solo National					£7.30
			Age 15 and under 21	2 Mins

1113	Dancing solo Greek					£7.30
			Age 15 and under 21	2 Mins

1114	Dancing solo Modern					£7.30
			Age 15 and under 21	2 Mins

1115	Dancing solo Lyrical					£7.30
			Age 15 and under 21	2 Mins

1116	Dancing solo Tap					£7.30
			Age 15 and under 21	2 Mins

Note_All performers using music from shows in current production are subject to

i.e. with no costume or movement without need for copyright permission.

Where movement or costume is included, copyright permission is required and the

Festival Committee accepts these entries on the basis that the appropiate

copyright permission has been sought by performer or teacher.

Performers or teachers with queries on how to obtain permission for performance

items should contact Festival House on 09063 021302 before making their entries.

There will be no microphones in use for Song and Dance or Tap Classes

1130	Dancing Song & Dance			£6.90
		Age under 9	2 Mins
	Own Choice:

1134	Dancing Song & Dance			£6.90
		Age 9 and under 11	2.5 Mins
	Own Choice:

Please note: there is now no qualification for this class. Entries are now invited.

This class is now OPEN and should the winning dancer be successful in attaining a mark of 90 and being awarded the Gold Medal, a prize of Â£100 will be awarded.

Dancers must have attained a minimum standard of Intermediate Ballet or equivalent to enter this class. Dancers must perform a classical ballet dance and a character dance. These dances may be the same as those performed in classes 1110 and 1111 or classes 1120 and 1121, as long as the dances contained the compulsory steps (see below) A dancer may perform different dances. A re-dance is not permitted.

To be eligible to dance in the Phyllis Godfrey Championship class the following steps are compulsory in ballet only. For girls: pirouettes en pointe, a percentage of batterie and sustained releve on one leg. For boys: double tour en lâ€™air, batterie and pirouettes. Only ballet must be en pointe. Character can be either en pointe or demi-pointe. Both dances must be completed.

A mark of 85 or above is required for the award of the trophy. If the adjudicator considers that the winning performance is sufficiently exceptional to be awarded a mark of 90, then a Gold Medal will also be awarded.

A miminum of 3 entries is required for the class to take place. Otherwise the class will not take place.

1158	Dancing The Phyllis Godfrey Championship		Open	£17.90
		Age 15 and under 21 OPEN
	Set Pieces: 1: Ballet 2 mins 2: Character 2.5 mins


	Award: THE DANCING TEACHER'S TROPHY Presented By: LOCAL AREA DANCING TEACHERS
	Award: GOLD MEDAL
	A PRIZE OF Â£100 SPONSORED BY HASTINGS ROUND TABLE

NOTE - PLEASE NOTE THE NEW AGE LIMITS.THESE HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO BRING

THEM IN LINE WITH THE ALL ENGLAND COMPETITION. The age of the eldest competitor determines the correct age.

NEW RULE: COMPETITORS MAY DANCE ONLY ONCE IN EACH CLASS.

1162	Dancing Duet Song and Dance			£10.50
		Age 12 and under	3 mins
	Own Choice:

1166	Dancing Duet Song & dance			£10.50
		Age 13 and over	3 Mins
	Own Choice:

1174

Dancing Duet Modern

£10.50

Age 9 and under

2.5 mins

Own Choice:

1175	Dancing Duet Tap			£10.50
		Age 9 and under	2.5 mins
	Own Choice

1182

Dancing Duet Modern

£10.50

Age 12 and under

2.5 mins

Own Choice:

1183	Dancing Duet Tap			£10.50
		Age 12 and under	2.5 mins
	Own Choice

1199	Dancing Duet Tap			£10.50
		Age 15 and under	2.5 mins
	Own Choice

1207	Dancing Duet Tap			£10.50
		Age 21 and under	2.5 mins
	Own Choice

NOTE - The age of the eldest competitor determines the correct age group.

Competitors may dance only ONCE in their age group.

1215	Dancing Trios and Quartets Tap			£14.00
		Age 9 and under	3 mins
	Own Choice

1227	Dancing Trios and Quartets Tap			£14.00
		Age 12 and under	3 mins
	Own Choice

1228	Dancing Trios and Quartets Song & Dance			£14.00
		Age 12 and under	3 mins
	Own Choice

1233	Dancing Trios and Quartets Tap			£14.00
		Age 15 and under	3 mins
	Own Choice

1236

Dancing Trios and Quartets Classical

£15.00

Age 21 and under

3 mins

Own Choice

1239	Dancing Trios and Quartets Tap			£15.00
		Age 21 and under	3 mins
	Own Choice

1240	Dancing Trios and Quartets Song & Dance			£15.00
		Age 21 and under	3 mins
	Own Choice

NOTE - Not less than 5 and not more than 30 performers per group. Tap or Modern are not acceptable in Classical classes. Up to 3 groups per school are allowed. Groups with 5 dancers are permitted in line with the All England Syllabus. Please note that the All England rules restrict numbers of dancers to 24 per group. The same dancers can dance in up to 2 groups per class.

Please Note:
THE ENTRY FEE FOR ALL DANCING GROUPS IS Â£1 per head with a MINIMUM OF Â£24

1259	Dancing Groups Classical			£24.00
		Mixed Age 21years and under	5 mins
	Own Choice

1263	Dancing Groups Non-Classical			£24.00
		Mixed Age 21 years and under	5 mins
	Own Choice

1267	Dancing Groups Song and Dance			£24.00
		Mixed Age 21 years and under	5 mins
	Own Choice

NOTE - In class 1270 all performances using music from 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 copyright permission is required and the Festival Committee accepts these entries on the basis that the appropriate copyright permission has been sought by the performer or teacher. Performers or teachers with queries on how to obtain permission for performance items should contact Festivals House on 09063021302 before making their entries.

1270	Cabaret Class			Open	£30.00
	6 to 20 Players	Any Age	5 to 10 mins
	Dialogue to be limited.Own choice: To include singing,dancing and some dialogue. No backing vocals are allowed. Hand props only, no large scenery allowed.No performer may take part in more than one group performance.


	Award: A TROPHY FOR BEST PERFORMANCE WITH A MARK OF 85 OR OVER
	Award: A TROPHY FOR BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE

Please also refer to the General Regulations for the Festival in the Syllabus.

Rules and Regulations

Dancers must complete an entry form which must include the name of the relevant dance school.

Dancers can be entered for the classes by themselves, their parent/guardian or dance teacher.

Each school is permitted to enter as many solos or duos as they wish. Each school will be limited to 3 team entries.

A dancer cannot compete in more than 1 team.

A team must consist of a minimum of 5 dancers and a maximum of 30 dancers.

Adjudication will be carried out by the appointed Dance Adjudicator.

Please Note:
THE ENTRY FEE FOR ALL DANCING GROUPS IS Â£1 per head with a MINIMUM OF Â£24

NEW AGE RESTRICTIONS. THE AGE OF THE ELDEST COMPETITOR DETERMINES THE

CORRECT AGE GROUP.

1276	Street Dance Solo					£6.90
			Age 12 and under	1.5 Mins

1278	Street Dance Solo					£6.90
			Age 13 and over	1.5 Mins

1280	Street Dance Duos					£10.50
			Age 12 and under	1.5 Mins

1282	Street Dance Duos					£10.50
			Age 13 and over	1.5 Mins

1288	Street Dance Teams			£24.00
		Age 12 and under	2.5 Mins
	Award: FUSION DANCE TROPHY Presented By: DENISE WHITE

1290	Street Dance Teams			£24.00
		Age 13 and over	2.5 Mins
	Award: FUSION DANCE TROPHY Presented By: DENISE WHITE

Please read these rules carefully - they may change from year to year. Any variation from

these rules may result in disqualification. Also see the General Regulations.

Dress/Costume

Credit will be given for choice of repertoire, presentation, dress and deportment. No Jeans or Trainers please. No Costume allowed unless otherwise stated. Props are not allowed (note: a chair is not regarded as a prop).

NEW: Use of copies

NEW: Singers are expected to memorise their songs except in Bach or Oratorio classes (Classes 2204, 2220, 2224) or in Class 2284 (Veterans age 70 and over), when copies can be used

Set Songs and Own Choice pieces

Set songs must be sung in the edition shown in the Syllabus. Anyone unable to obtain music for the set songs should contact the General Secretary. The same song may not be sung in different classes by the same performer, unless specifically stated in the syllabus
For "Own Choice" pieces, suitability must be considered with regard to age group. "Adult" or offensive material is not acceptable and the Adjudicators will be advised to take this into account when marking. They will also have authority to stop any performance at their discretion which would lead to disqualification. In Junior singing classes (age under 18) set pieces or own choices may be sung in any key, and transpositions are allowed.

Accompaniments

All singing classes to be accompanied by the piano unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the regulations regarding accompanists.

Silver Medal eligibility

A winner of a Bronze Medal may enter for the Silver Medal in subsequent years, even if under 15 years old.

Non-transferable entries and substitutes

Teachers please note: Solo entries are not transferable, although substitutes are permitted in duet, trio and ensemble classes

NEW: Junior Folk Song Special Offer (Classes 2104, 2108 and 2112)

Enter three solo singing classes and get a Folk Song entry free (note: the free class will not count towards any other offer)

Solo Singing Selections

It is becoming increasingly difficult to buy songs as single copies, and for that reason it may be

necessary to buy a collection or cycle for the sake of one set song.We appreciate that this will be

more expensive but trust that these anthologies will be a valuable addition to a singer’s library.

All singing set pieces are available from:

Brittens Music, Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells

Telephone: 01892 526659

Email: [email protected]

In case of difficulty obtaining set pieces, please contact the General Secretary.

Provisional Dates

The provisional dates for Singing Classes are: Thursday 7th (Junior Singing and John Lockey heats); Friday 8th (Choirs, Brownies and Guides); Saturday 9th (Intermediate Classes); Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th (Show Song Classes); Thursday 21st (Pop Vocal Classes); Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd (Senior Singing). The timetable is kept flexible to adapt to the number of entries received. Where possible, planned dates for specific classes are given in the Syllabus and shown in the margins but these may have to be changed.

Final timetable of classes will be available on the Festival website in January 2013.

2118	NEW Singer/Songwriter			£6.90
		Age 11 to under 16	4 mins
	Can be self accompanied or accompanied by piano or guitar. Performer must have written the tune and accompaniment. Lyrics and music or chords to be provided for the adjudicator. Note: the same song cannot also be used in a solo pop-vocal class.

2134	Junior Recital			£10.20
		Age 13 and under 18	NEW: 12 mins
	Own Choice contrasting programme. Credit will be given for choice of programme, presentation, dress and deportment and personality. Time limit includes introduction and pauses between songs. Programme may include one song performed in another class during current festival. Pop songs are not acceptable. A standard of at least ABRSM Grade V is expected.

This year's John Lockey set pieces celebrate the popularity amongst singers of the songs of Roger Quilter 1877-1953

2152	Counter Tenor		£9.50
		Age 18 and over
	Set Piece: 'Music When Soft Voices Die' by Roger Quilter (Gb)

2266	NEW Singer/Songwriter			£9.50
		Age 16 and over	4 mins
	Can be self accompanied of accompanied by piano or guitar. Performer must have written the tune and accompaniment. Lyrics and music or chords to be provided for the adjudicator. Note: the same song cannot be performed in the solo pop vocal class.

2276	Singing Gold Medal		Open	£17.90
	Men or Women	Age 18 and under 60
	Soprano a) 'Come Sing and Dance' by Howells (Ab) OUP b) Own contrasting choice: Not Show Song. 5 mins Mezzo – Soprano a) 'June Twilight' by Clarke (F) from Rebecca Clarke Song Album for Medium-High Voice, Boosey & Hawkes b) Own contrasting choice: Not Show Song. 5 mins Contralto a) 'The Sea Wrack' by Harty (Bb) Boosey & Hawkes b) Own contrasting choice: Not Show Song. 5 mins Counter Tenor a)'Flow My Tears' by Dowland (Am) from The Art Of Song (revised & expanded edition)(medium) Peters EP 71772 b) Own contrasting choice: Not Show Song. 5 mins Tenor a) 'Spring' by Gurney (E) from Five Elizabethan Songs. The Art of Song (revised & expanded edition)(High) Peters EP 71771 b) Own contrasting choice: Not Show Song. 5 mins Baritone a)'On the Idle Hill of Summer' by Butterworth (A) www.sheetmusic.com (or similar) b) Own contrasting choice: Not Show Song. 5 mins Bass a)'Captain Stratton's Fancy' by Warlock (D) Stainer & Bell b) Own contrasting choice: Not Show Song. 5 mins
	Qualification for this class would be Grade 8 of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music or equivalent, winning the Adult Silver Medal class in an earlier year, acceptance at a recognised College of Music, or at the discretion of the Executive Committee. No competitor may enter both Silver and Gold Medal classes in the same year. Credit will be given for presentation, dress and musical standard of the song. Please note: this class will not take place if fewer than three entries are received.

	Award: GOLD MEDAL
	SPONSORED BY HASTINGS ROUND TABLE
	Award: CASH PRIZE OF Â£100 IF GOLD MEDAL AWARDED.

Will be adjudicated on combined performance of competitors. In the Singer and Accompanist classes a performer may appear a second time in the other capacity. No electronic keyboards.

In Duets, any minimum age limit will apply only to the elder partner, but the younger must not perform in another age group of an exactly similar class. Performers may only appear once in each class. Appropriate duet arrangements allowable. See also Class 2334 for Pop Vocal Duet Class.

2320	Operatic Duet			£12.00
		Age 18 and over	6 Mins
	Own Choice: Any combination of voices.To be sung in original key.

Any minimum age limit will apply only to the eldest performer. Performers may only appear once in each class (unless otherwise stated). An Ensemble (as opposed to a Choir) is defined as one voice per part.

2334	Pop Vocal Duet and Ensemble			£10.70
		NEW: Age 14 and over	5 mins
	At least two singers. Singers may enter class twice - once in a duet, and once more in a larger group.

Musical instruments are permitted. Each entry must be drawn from only one pack, troop, company or unit. Guiders and leaders are permitted to perform with their group. No maximum number of performers. The provisional date for these classes is 8th March.

Age limits for Junior Choir classes (Classes 2348,2352,2356 and 2360) are as of the start of the academic year (Sept 1, 2012).

Choirs may be accompanied by piano, keyboard or pre-recorded backing track (may

contain any instruments but no vocals). Small percussion instruments are allowed where

appropriate. Please note that accurate numbers of choir size (and number of helpers) must be provided for ALL CHOIR CLASSES. Performers will have priority for seating and therefore,

depending on the number of entries and size of the choirs, audience space for these classes may be limited. Audience tickets for junior choir classes will be available through advance booking â€“ details on availability will be on the Festival website early in 2013.

The provisional date for all choirs is 8th March.

Note that in set pieces repeats will be optional unless specifically stated in this syllabus, but all DC and DS marks must be observed. Suitable dress must be worn. No jeans or trainers. Photocopies may not be used for performances. They may only be used by adjudicators and will be destroyed at the end of the session.

Please note that there will no practising on the piano before or during sessions.

The provisional dates for piano classes are 13th and 15th March.

Piano Concerto Preliminaries 11th and 12th March, with Master Class day on 15th March

Piano Concerto Finals on Saturday 16th March.

3004	Beginners Piano				£6.90
			Age 9 and under 15	No Time Limit
	Set Piece: Any two pieces from Mini Steps to Music Phase 2 by Edna Mae Burnam
		Willis Music

	Open to those who have learnt for not more than 18 months. Performers entering this class cannot enter any other solo piano class.
	Award: THE F. & E. RATCLIFFE CUP

3052	Senior Piano			£6.90
		Age 60 and over	5 Mins
	Own Choice:

Note - Classes 3076 and 3080. Borough means resident in Hastings and/or St.Leonards.

3076	Piano			£6.90
	Borough Residents		Age under 12
	Set Piece: "One and a half minute Waltz" from Finger Jogging Boogie by Stephen Duro
		Associated Board


	Award: THE GREENLEES CHALLENGE CUP

The winner of a Bronze Medal may enter for the Silver Medal and the winner of a Silver Medal may enter for a Gold Medal even if under the minimum age for the class, but not in the same year.

3156	Bronze Medal			£9.30
			Age under 15
	Set Piece: "Round Dance (No. 17)" and "Drunkard's Song No. 36" from Children Volume 1 by Bartok
		Boosey and Hawkes

	The winner of a Bronze Medal may enter for a Silver Medal and the winner of a Silver Medal may enter for a Gold Medal even if under the minimum age for the class but not in the same year.
	Award: BRONZE MEDAL

3164	Gold Medal			Open	£17.90
		Any Age	10 mins
	OPEN Two contrasting pieces of Grade 8 standard or above. The winner of this class will also qualify for the Instrumental Championship Trophy Class 3902 subject to a minimum mark of 85 being achieved.


	Award: GOLD MEDAL
	SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM MARK OF 90 BEING ACHIEVED

3168	Sight - Reading			£6.90
		Age under 12	No time limit
	Grade Guide 1-2

3172	Sight - Reading			£6.90
		Age 12 and under 16	No time limit
	Grade Guide 3-4

3176	Sight - Reading			£6.90
		Age 16 and over	No time limit
	Grade Guide 5-6

3188	Duets			£12.00
		Any Age	6 Mins
	Own Choice:

NOTE â€“ Please state which instrument on the Entry Form (violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, guitar or harp).

Candidates in the string classes need not adhere to the bowing and fingering in the copies, but some change of position should be shown in all classes aged 15 and over. Da Capo and short repeats of eight bars or less should be observed. Suitable dress should be worn for all classes please â€“ no jeans and trainers.

All strings classes are on the 6th March in the Sussex Hall.

3197	Solo Unaccompanied			£6.90
		under 18	No time limit
	Own choice: Movement of any Sonata, Partita or Suite

3198

Sonata

Open

£9.50

Any Age

10 mins

Own Choice from Baroque and Classical periods. OPEN

The winner of a Bronze Medal may enter for the Silver Medal and the winner of a Silver Medal may enter for a Gold Medal even if under the minimum age for the class, but not in the same year.

NOTE â€“ Please state which instrument on the Entry Form.

3220	Violin Solo			£6.90
		Age under 9	3 Mins
	Own Choice:

3224	Violin Solo			£6.90
		Age 9 and under 11	3 Mins
	Own Choice:

3240	Violin Solo			£9.50
		Age 17 and over	6 Mins
	Own Choice:

3248	Viola Solo			£6.90
		Age under 9	3 Mins
	Own Choice:

3252	Viola Solo			£6.90
		Age 9 and under 11	3 Mins
	Own Choice:

3256	Viola Solo			£6.90
		Age 11 and under 13	4 Mins
	Own Choice:

3260	Viola Solo			£6.90
		Age 13 and under 15	5 Mins
	Own Choice:

3264	Viola Solo			£6.90
		Age 15 and under 17	5 Mins
	Own Choice:

3268	Viola Solo			£9.50
		Age 17 and over	6 Mins
	Own Choice:

3272	Violoncello Solo			£6.90
		Age under 9	3 Mins
	Own Choice:

3276	Violoncello Solo			£6.90
		Age 9 and under 11	3 Mins
	Own Choice:

3280	Violoncello Solo			£6.90
		Age 11 and under 13	4 Mins
	Own Choice:

3288	Violoncello Solo			£6.90
		Age 15 and under 17	5 Mins
	Own Choice:

3292	Violoncello Solo			£9.50
		Age 17 and over	6 Mins
	Own Choice:

3300	Double Bass Solo			£6.90
		Age 9 and under 11	3 mins
	Own Choice:

3304	Double Bass Solo			£6.90
		Age 11 and under 13	4 Mins
	Own Choice:

3308	Double Bass Solo			£6.90
		Age 13 and under 15	5 mins
	Own Choice

3312	Double Bass Solo			£6.90
		Age 15 and under 17	5 mins
	Own Choice:

3316	Double Bass Solo			£9.50
		Age 17 and over	6 mins
	Own Choice

3324	Harp Solo			£6.90
		Any Age	5 mins
	Own Choice Grade 1 to 2

3328	Harp Solo			£6.90
		Any Age	4 mins
	Own Choice: Grade 3 to 5

3332	Harp Solo			£6.90
		Any Age	5 mins
	Own Choice: Grade 6 to 7

3336	Harp Solo			£9.50
		Any Age	6 Mins
	Own Choice: Grade 8

In Duets, any minimum age limit applies only to the elder partner, but the younger must not perform in another age group of an exactly similar class.

3340	Strings Duets Accompanied			£10.50
		Age under 15	7 mins
	Own Choice

3342	Strings Duets Accompanied			£12.00
		Age 15 and over	10 mins
	Own Choice

All guitar classes are on the 1st March in the Sussex Hall.

3344	Classical Guitar Solo Beginners			£6.90
		Age under 13	3 mins
	Own Choice:

3346	Classical Guitar Solo			£6.90
		Age under 11	3 mins
	Own Choice

3348	Classical Guitar Solo			£6.90
		Age 11 and under 13	3 mins
	Own Choice

3350	Classical Guitar Solo			£6.90
		Age 13 and under 16	4 mins
	Own Choice

3354	Classical Guitar Duet			£11.50
		Any Age	5 mins
	Own Choice

Not less than two players and not more than eight. Performers may choose any combination of instruments. There must be only one player to each part. Solo Sonatas with an accompaniment derived from a figured bass are not acceptable. Performers must provide their own music stands.

3358	Chamber Music			£14.50
		Age under 18	12 mins
	Own Choice

Competitors must provide their own music stands.

3368	Orchestra			£26.00
		Any Age	10 Mins
	Own Choice:

NOTE: Different key recorders are classed as different instruments. Performers may enter any solo recorder class twice, provided they play a recorder of a different key. There is no limit to the number of classes a performer can enter providing the age limits are observed.

All Recorder classes are on 19th March in the Sussex Hall.

The winner of a Bronze Medal may enter for the Silver Medal and the winner of a Silver Medal may enter for a Gold Medal even if under the minimum age for the class, but not in the same year.

3428	Recorder Gold Medal - Descant or Treble			Open	£17.90
		Age 18 and over	10 mins
	Own Choice: Two contrasting pieces of Grade 8 standard or above. OPEN The winner of this class will also qualify for the Instrumental Championship Trophy Class 3902 subject to a minimum mark of 85 being achieved


	Award: GOLD MEDAL
	SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM MARK OF 90 BEING ACHIEVED

In Duets, any minimum age limit applies only to the elder partner, but the younger must not perform in another age group of an exactly similar class.

3436	Recorder Duet			£10.50
		Age 11 and under 16	5 Mins
	Own Choice: Two contrasting pieces or movements.

3440	Recorder Duet			£10.50
		Age 16 and over	6 Mins
	Own Choice: Two contrasting pieces or movements.

3444	Recorder Trio			£10.60
		Age under 11	5 Mins
	Own Choice: Two contrasting pieces or movements.

3448	Recorder Trio			£10.60
		Age 11 and under 16	5 Mins
	Own Choice: Two contrasting pieces or movements.

3452	Recorder Trio			£11.60
		Age 16 and over	6 Mins
	Own Choice: Two contrasting pieces or movements.

3460	Elementary Recorder Band			£12.00
		Year 4 or below	5 Minutes
	Own Choice

3464	Elementary Recorder Band			£12.00
		Year 5	6 minutes
	Own Choice

3468	Elementary Recorder Band			£12.00
		Year 6	6 Mins
	Own Choice

Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb or C, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone.

All Woodwind classes are on 19th March in the Sussex Hall.

3486

Woodwind Beginners

£6.90

Age 12 and over

4 mins

Own Choice:

Open to those who have learrnt for no more than 5 terms.

Competitors entering this class cannot enter any other class for solo woodwind other than recorder.

3490	Woodwind			£6.90
		Age 14 and under 16	5 mins
	Own choice:

3494	Woodwind			£9.50
		Age 16 and over	10 mins.
	Own choice: Two contrasting pieces

3498	Woodwind Ensemble			£14.20
		Age 14 and over.	10 mins.
	Own choice: Any number of performers.

3508	Woodwind Gold Medal			Open	£17.90
		Age 18 and over	10 mins.
	OPEN Own choice Two contrasting pieces of Grade 8 standard or above The winner of this class will also qualify for the Instrumental Championship Trophy Class 3902 subject to a minimum mark of 85 being achieved


	Award: GOLD MEDAL
	SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM MARK OF 90 BEING ACHIEVED

3512	Woodwind Recital			£11.50
		Any Age	10 mins
	Own Choice. More than one piece. Credit will be given for choice of programme, presentation, dress, deportment and personality. It is suggested that dress should be such as would be suitable for a lunch time concert.

Performers entering Classes 3516 and 3520 cannot enter any other brass solo class.

All Brass classes are on 5th March in the Sussex Hall.

3528	Brass Solo			£6.90
		Age 15 and over	6 Mins
	Own Choice:

3532	Brass Duet			£10.50
		Age under 13	5 Mins
	Own Choice:

3536	Brass Duet			£10.50
		Age 13 and under 19	7 Mins
	Own Choice:

3540	Brass Duet			£12.00
		Age 19 and over	10 Mins
	Own Choice:

3544	Brass Trio			£10.60
		Age under 13	5 Mins
	Own Choice:

3548	Brass Trio			£10.60
		Age 13 and under 19	7 Mins
	Own Choice:

3552	Brass Trio			£11.60
		Age 19 and over	10 mins.
	Own Choice:

3556	Brass Primary			£6.90
		Any Age	3 Mins
	Own Choice: Grade 1 standard.

3560	Brass Elementary			£6.90
		Any Age	4 mins
	Own Choice: Grade 2 standard

3564	Brass Transitional			£6.90
		Any Age	4 Mins
	Own Choice: Grade 3 standard.

3568	Brass Intermediate			£6.90
		Any Age	4 Mins
	Own Choice: Grade 4 standard.

3584	Brass Concerto			£14.00
		Any Age	No Time Limit
	Own Choice: Any movement of any concerto

3596	Brass Ensemble			£17.50
		Any Age	10 mins
	Own Choice: Any number of performers.

3858	RockFest	£30.00

	The competition is open to bands of any age with the following prizes up for grabs: Best front man/woman! Best lead guitarist Best drummer Best rhythm guitarist Best bass guitarist Best original song Best band Special offer for schools only: enter 2 rockbands and get a 3rd free! Rules Open to amateur bands only. Maximum of 3 songs. Minimum of 3 players. Original material encouraged. No offensive lyrics. Each band will get a sound check before they perform. A full backline will be provided, but guitarists are asked to bring their own signal leads. Drummers may bring their own pedals and cymbals if they wish. Each band will be asked to provide a stage plan.

3860	Drum Kit		£7.10
		Under 19
	Own Choice: Minimum Grade 5 standard. Piece to be selected from the current Rock School/LCM syllabus and performed with a backing track. Drum Kit will be provided.

3864	Contemporary Electric Guitar (Lead or Bass)		£7.10
		Under 19
	Minimum Grade 5 standard. Own choice piece (with backing track) to be selected from current Rock School syllabus. Drum Kit/Backline amplication will be provided. Please ensure that you bring your backing track CD with you

3872	Swing Band			£18.00
		Any Age	10 mins
	Own Choice

3880	World Music			£18.00
		Any Age	10 mins
	Own Choice: A programme of music within the time limit. Any combination of ethnic instruments (e.g. Gamelan, steel drums, etc.)

The Hastings Musical Festival is pleased to announce that each Primary School Ensemble performing in class 3900 will receive a donation from the FOSTER CHARITABLE TRUST towards the purchase of musical instruments, music, or the children's travelling expenses.

3902	Instrumental Championship Trophy			Open	£0.00
		Any Age	10 mins
	Qualification for this class would be achieving first place in one of the Instrumental Gold Medal Classes subject to a minimum mark of 85 being achieved. The same pieces to be played as in the Gold Medal classes.
	Same pieces to be played as in the Qualifying Class.
	Award: INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
	SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM MARK OF 85 BEING ACHIEVED
	Award: CASH PRIZE Â£100 Presented By: HASTINGS ROUND TABLE
	SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM MARK OF 90 BEING ACHIEVED

The provisional dates for this section are the 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th March.

Please check your programme for confirmation.

NOTE - Credit will be given for choice of repertoire, presentation, dress and deportment, including a bow at the end of the performance. No Costume allowed, unless specified.

For Own Choice pieces, suitability of content and language must be considered with regard to age group. The suitability of material is decided at the Adjudicator's discretion and must not contain profane or offensive words. "Adult" or offensive material is not acceptable and Adjudicators are advised to take this into account when marking. They also have authority to stop any performance at their discretion. This would lead to automatic disqualification.

Several test pieces, as indicated, have been taken from anthologies which have been named in the syllabus in an abbreviated form. A copy of these test pieces will be available for inspection at the Hastings and Bexhill branches of the East Sussex County Library. All speech classes should be learnt.

The Hastings Festival has entered into an agreement with the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society. This means that performers do not have to seek permission for any poetry, prose or solo dramatic items* performed to a time limit of 10 minutes.

Performers and teachers will be delighted to know that their participation in this festival means authors will be directly reimbursed as a consequence of their works being performed at this festival.

Duologues and group dramatic activity are not covered by this agreement and copyright for these items should be sought by performers at the time of entry.

*Dramatic Items must be announced with title and author at the time of performance to qualify for copyright indemnity, and the performer must not change the words or gender of the character.

All performers in group work must be within the age range.

All classes are for boys and girls, except where stated.

All performers are asked to bow at the conclusion of their piece.

NOTE - Performers in classes 4008 and 4012 must supply a copy of their own choice Bible reading for the adjudicator.

NOTE - In all speech solo classes, 4016 to 4100, costume is not permitted.

4056	Speech Prose Speaking				£6.90
			Age 12 and under 15	2 .5 Mins
	Set Piece: 'Red Fever' by Caroline Clough
		Floris Books



	Award: THE MOLLIE & BASIL NORTHEN CUP

4060	Speech Prose Speaking				£6.90
			Age 15 and Over	3 Mins
	Set Piece: 'Le Grand Meaulnes' by Alain Fournier
		Penguin

NOTE - A small table and chairs are available for performers to use in dramatic items. A small, personal hand held prop is allowed.

NOTE - A small table and chairs are available for performers to use in dramatic items. A small, personal hand held prop is allowed.

4144	Speech Lyrical Verse			£6.90
			Age 15 and under 18
	Set Piece: a) 'A Pause of Thought' by Christina Rossetti
		From: The New Oxford Book of English Verse: OUP
	b) Own Choice: Not to exceed 3 minutes



	Award: THE ROBERT CLELAND CHALLENGE CUP Presented By: MRS & MISSES CLELAND

NOTE - For classes 4148, 4152 and 4156: Own choice of subject. Two duplicate copies must be supplied a month before the Festival begins. Performers must retain the original.

The winner of a Bronze Medal may enter for the Silver Medal and the winner of a Silver Medal may enter for the Gold Medal even if under the minimum age for the class, but not in the same year.

4160	Speech Bronze Medal			£9.30
			Age 13 and under 15
	Set Piece: 'Up on the Downs' by John Masefield
		From: The New Oxford Book of English Verse: OUP



	Award: BRONZE MEDAL

4164	Speech Silver Medal			£11.50
			Age 15 and under 18
	Set Piece: a) 'The Minister for Exams' by Brian Patten
		From: Armada: Brian Patten: Harper Collins
	b) Own Contrasting Choice: Not to exceed 3 minutes



	Award: SILVER MEDAL

4168	Speech Gold Medal			£17.90
			Age 18 and over
	Set Piece: a) 'Border Country' by Owen Sheers
		From: Skirrid Hill: Owen Sheers: Seren
	b) Own Choice. Verse or prose, not from a play. Not to exceed 4 minutes.
	Qualification for this class would be Grade 8 of a recognised Speech and Drama Examination Board or at the discretion of the Executive Committee.


	Award: GOLD MEDAL, & CASH PRIZE OF Â£100
	(IF THE GOLD MEDAL IS AWARDED)

NOTE - Costume is not permitted for any duologue or dramatic class. Properties are restricted to table, chairs and rostra only. A small personal hand held prop is allowed. In duologues, any minimum age limit applies only to the elder partner, but the younger must not perform in another age group of an exactly similar class. No 'adult' content or language is allowed and suitability of the piece must be considered with regard to age group.

Any short published play or excerpt from a published play by any author - duration 30 minutes. 10 minutes set up time will be allowed. Maximum 20 players.

Costumes and make-up are allowed but should be kept to a minimum.

Small props such as a table, chairs etc. and hand props permitted.

The Stage is 10m wide and 4m deep. Tabs are situated 2/3rds from the front of the stage and should be operated by the entrant. Lighting is a basic wash. There is a facility to play simple music. No 'Adult' material Please.

4236	Studio Play Class			£18.00
		Age under 16	30 minutes
	Own Choice: A one act play or scenes from a play other than Shakespeare.


	Award: THE WINIFRED M. GOULD MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP Presented By: THE RADCLIFFE GROUP
	Award: THE GRANT MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP Presented By: MRS C PORTCH
	FOR THE BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE

4244	Studio Play Class			£21.00
		Age 16 and over	30 minutes
	Own Choice: A one act play or scenes from a play other than Shakespeare.


	Award: THE GWENDOLINE CRANE SILVER CHALLENGE BOWL
	FOR THE WINNING PLAYERS
	Award: THE KIM WOODING CHALLENGE CUP
	FOR THE BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
	Award: THE RON GREGORY PRODUCER'S CHALLENGE CUP Presented By: MRS RON GREGORY AND THE BEXHILL PLAYERS
	FOR THE BEST PRODUCER

Performers must mime a piece of their Own Choice without audible articulation. The subject of the mime must be descriptive and announced by the performer or by the Platform Steward. If the latter, performers should hand the Steward a card showing the mime title. Music is permitted for Group Work and Dance-Drama only. Make-up is not permitted. Costume is not permitted for any mime class. No scenery other than curtains. No properties whatsoever, not even hand props.

Chairs, table and rostra as provided by the Festival may be used.

Dance Drama should reflect creative dance developed from an original idea. The stimulus may be taken from music, art, poetry or prose etc.

Emphasis is to be placed on the use of the whole body as opposed to any specific dancing technique.

Costumes if used, should be simple, encouraging the use of flexible body movements. Bare feet or simple shoes are appropriate.

4288	Dance Drama			£17.50
		Age under 12	10 Mins
	Own Choice. Costume optional. Hand props only. Rostra allowed. Open to any style of dancing.


	Award: THE SANDRA NOBLE CHALLENGE CUP
	Award: THE JOHN LYFORD CUP
	FOR THE MOST PROMISING GROUP OTHER THAN THE WINNER

4292	Dance Drama			£20.00
		Age 12 and over	10 Mins
	Own Choice. Costume optional. Hand props only. Rostra allowed. Open to any style of dancing.


	Award: THE HASTINGS PLAYERS SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
	Award: THE VIRGINIA ISHAM SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
	FOR THE MOST PROMISING GROUP OTHER THAN THE WINNER

Entry Form

Syllabus

Festival Rules

Accompanists & Adjudicators

Dancing Solo Babies

Age under 5

Own Choice: Excluding Modern and Tap

Award: THE KATIE BURRIN CUP Presented By: MRS P B COZENS

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