The Classes
1: Classical Solo Piano
2: Classical Solo Woodwind
3: Classical Solo Brass
4: Classical Solo Strings
5: Classical Solo Voice
6: Classical Duo
7: Classical Trio
8: Classical Ensemble (4 or more players)
9: Musical Theatre Solo Voice
10: Musical Theatre Voice Duo
11: Musical Theatre Voice Trio
12: Musical Theatre Voice Ensemble (4 or more singers)
13: Pop/Rock Solo Voice
14: Pop/Rock Solo Guitar
15: Pop/Rock Solo Drums
16: Pop/Rock Duo or Trio
17: Pop/Rock Group (4 or more players)
18: Jazz Solo Voice
19: Jazz Solo Instrument (sax, clarinet, trumpet, piano etc)
20: Jazz Duo or Trio
21: Jazz Ensemble (4 or more players)
22: Folk/World Solo Voice
23: Folk/World Solo Instrument
24: Folk/World Duo or Trio
25: Folk/World Group (4 or more players)
26: Choir Musical Theatre / Popular
27: Choir Classical
28: Vocal Ensemble any genre (up to 16 singers)
Entry Fees:
Solo classes: £10.00
Duo and Trio classes: £12.00
Quartet and larger group classes: £14.00
One or two pieces are permitted in each Solo and Ensemble class with a maximum total duration of six and a minimum of two minutes. An exception is allowed for single pieces at Grade 8 and above which may have a duration of up to eight minutes. Choir Classes have a maximum total duration of ten minutes. The time limit starts from the start of the performance and does not include tuning or introductions.
The following musical facilities will be available:
Classical: grand piano, music stands
Musical Theatre: vocal microphone(s), grand piano, CD or MP3 playback
Pop/Rock, Jazz and Folk/World: grand piano, drum kit, bass amplifier, 2 guitar amplifiers, vocal microphone(s), CD or MP3 playback. If any of these facilities are required we must be notified at least two weeks in advance.