Buxton
Music, Speech & Drama
Festival
2012 SYLLABUS
Also available online at www.buxtonmsdfestival.co.uk
We have pleasure in presenting our Syllabus for the 2012 Festival and
invite you to support us once again. Please note we have ‘non
competitive’ classes.
FESTIVAL TIMETABLE
Music:
Friday 4th May
Saturday 5th May
Saturday 12th May
Recital Prize Class
Saturday 5th May
Speech & Drama:
Saturday 12th May
ADJUDICATORS will include
Angela Rowley – Vocal
John Gough, Simon Bristow – Piano
Philip Dewhurst – Brass & woodwind
Katie Waring – Strings
Marie Dixon, Helen Grady - Drama
ACCOMPANISTS will include
Tim Kennedy
Catherine Hall Smith
Alison Wheeldon
The closing date for entries for all classes is
14 February 2012.
Buxton Music, Speech and Drama Festival – Founded 1907
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This Festival is affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals of Music, Dance and Drama, of
which Her Majesty the Queen is Patron.
Chairman:
Mrs. C. Dunk,
2 Kents Bank Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HJ
01298 79038 (not after 9pm)
Vice Chairman:
Vacant
Treasurer:
Mr. P.J. Low
Secretary:
Jean Wood, 3 Gretton Road, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PT
Tel: 01298 77376 (not after 9pm)
Competitors Secretaries:Speech:
Mrs C Dunk
2 Kents Bank Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HJ
01298 79038 (not after 9pm)
Instrumental Music: Piano:
Strings
Mrs P. Hall, 26 Darwin Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire.
SK17 6NF. Tel: 01298 26827 (not after 9pm).
Mr Jason Curteis, Combshead Farm, Combs, High Peak
SK23 9XA Tel: 07983 997253
Vocal Music:
Mrs Kathryn Howson, 33 West Rd, Buxton. Tel 01298 79583
(not after 9pm)
Chief Steward:
Mrs A Needham, 8 Macclesfield Old Rd, Buxton 01298 26355
Deputy Chief Steward:
Committee:
Mr S. Evans
Mr A. Cummings, Mr J. Curteis, Mr L Gilbert, Mr A. Heywood, Mrs K
Howson, Mr A. Kirk, Mrs A Kornas, Mr P Lowe, Mrs G. Priest.
Buxton Music, Speech & Drama Festival is a Registered Charity (No. 507847), which is
dependant on generous support from Patrons. If you would like to become a Patron, please
contact the Secretary or any Committee member. All Patrons receive a ticket giving free
admission to all competitive classes and Evening concerts.
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ENTRANCE FEE STRUCTURE
Please pay fee according to age of competitor at the time of the festival.
£
Solo – 10 years and under
Solo – 11 to 16 years
Solo – 17 to 21 years
Duet / duologue (per duet etc)
Trio – (per trio)
Piano sight reading
Ensemble – 15 years and under
Ensemble – over 15 yrs
Recital Classes No.s 308, 316 & 453
5.50
6.50
7.00
9.00
12.00
6.50
12.00
15.00
10.00
Adult Classes
Solo
Duet (per duet)
Ensemble – up to 10 performers
Ensemble – over 10 performers
Recital Class (500)
7.50
11.00
12.00
20.00
22.00
Choirs
Schools
Youth
Adult
22.00
22.00
27.00
PLEASE REMEMBER THE RULES FOR OWN CHOICE ENTRIES. SEE PAGE 20 – RULE 3
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INDEX OF CLASSES:
Piano: 101 – 127, 143, 144, 201 – 213, 316, 327 – 331, and 500, NC1,
NC2, NC9.
Vocal: 128 – 144, 214 – 228, 301 – 308 and 500, NC3-NC6, NC10,
NC14.
Recorder: 143, 144, 147 – 152, 316, 327-331 and 500, NC7 ,NC8.
Guitar: 143, 144, 153-156, 316 , 322 – 324, 331 and 500.
Strings: 143, 144, 229 – 237, 316, 322 – 331 and 500, NC11-13.
Brass: 143, 144, 309 – 316, 322-324, 327 – 331 and 500, NC15-17.
Woodwind: 143, 144, 316 – 324, 327-331 and 500, NC18, NC19.
Keyboard: 143-144, 145-146, 327-331 and 500.
Speech and Drama: 401- 453 NC20-26
Goddards Music
45 High Street
Buxton
SK17 6HB
for
Piano Examination Pieces 2012-2013
Violin Examination pieces 2012-2015
Plus Scale books
And
Exam Pieces for Clarinet and Flute
Sheet Music of all main publishers.
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FRIDAY May 4th 2012 – MUSIC CLASSES
Note: Graded pieces may be taken from any current Examination Board. Please provide a copy
for the adjudicator.
PIANOFORTE SOLO
Class No.
Description
Age
NC 1
Non-competitive Piano
12 & under
NC 2
Non-competitive Piano
16 & under
101
Piano solo Own Choice
7 & under
102
Piano solo Own Choice
8 & under
103
Piano solo Own Choice
9 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
104
Piano solo Own Choice
10 & under
105
Piano solo Own Choice
11 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
106
Piano solo Own Choice (For competitors living 11 & under
within 5 mile radius of Buxton Town Hall)
A trophy will be presented to the winner
107
Piano solo Own Choice
12 & under
108
Piano solo Own Choice
13 & under
109
Piano Solo Own Choice
14 & under
110
Brave Knight-Vogel or Cheerful Cha-Cha-Cha – 7 & under
Hall from Piano Time Pieces Book 1 by Pauline
Hall
A trophy will be presented to the winner
111
Michael, row the boat ashore or Let Sleeping 8 & under
Sharks Lie – from Pian Time Going Places by
Pauline Hall and Korky Paul
112
Waltz-Breslaur p23 or Sailor’s Song – Swinstead 9 & under
p45 – from A Romantic Sketchbook for Piano
book 1-ABRSM
113
Minuet in F p22-Mozart or The Hunt p18-Gurlitt- 10 & under
from World Renowned Easy Piano Pieces Lengnick
114
‘Willam Tell’ p15 Rossini or Night Journey p21 11 & under
Gurlitt- from Music Through Time Book 1Pauline Hall and Paul Harris
115
Bare necessities or Maple Leaf Rag – from Easy 12 & under
Jazzin’ about Standards by Pam Wedgewood
6
116
Any
piece
from
‘Showstoppers’Publications- Ref no. AM982784
Wise 13 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
117
Prelude in D Minor-Lyadov or Miniature Pastoral 14 & under
no. 5 – Bridge from A Romantic Sketchbook for
Piano book 3 - ABRSM
SIGHT READING
118
Grade 1 & 2 standard (ABRSM)
119
Grades 3 & 4 standard (ABRSM)
PIANOFORTE DUET
120
Piano Duet Own Choice
121
Piano Duet Own Choice
9 & under
11 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winners
122
Piano Duet Own Choice
13 & under
123
Piano Duet Own Choice
15 & under
PIANOFORTE TRIO
124
Piano Trio Own Choice
9 & under
125
Piano Trio Own Choice
11 & under
126
Piano Trio Own Choice
13 & under
127
Piano Trio Own Choice
15 & under
Please note: for piano duets and trios, competitors can perform in more than
one duet/trio combination within any class.
VOCAL SOLO
NC 3
Vocal Solo – Own Choice
12 & under
NC 4
Vocal Solo – Own Choice
16 & under
128
Vocal Solo – own choice
9 & under
129
Vocal Solo – own choice
10 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
130
Vocal Solo – own choice
131
Vocal Solo – own choice (excluding light opera, 12 & under
Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals)
Vocal Solo – own choice from light opera, 12 & under
Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals
Vocal Solo – own choice
13 & under
132
133
11 & under
7
134
Vocal Solo – own choice (excluding light opera, 14 & under
Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals)
135
Vocal Solo – own choice from light opera, 14 & under
Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals
Vocal Solo – own choice – for boys with
changing voice
136
VOCAL DUET
137
Vocal Duet Any Voices Own Choice
12 & under
138
Vocal Duet Any Voices Own Choice
13 & under
139
Vocal Duet Any Voices Own Choice
14 & under
140
Vocal Duet Any Voices Own Choice
16 & under
CHILDRENS CHOIR CLASSES
Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes
NC 5
Non competitive Class – Own Choice. Primary Schools
NC 6
Non-competitive Class – Own Choice Secondary Schools
CHILDREN’S CHOIR CLASSES
141
Competitive Class Own Choice -Primary
11 & under
Each group is to prepare a programme of
between 10 & 15 minutes duration,
comprising a minimum of 3 and a maximum
of 5 pieces, to show variety and skill and part
singing.
The songs may be accompanied or
unaccompanied.
1st PRIZE £50
A trophy will be presented to the winners
142
Youth Choirs. Competitive Class
18 & under
Own Choice. Each group is to prepare a
programme of between 10 & 15 minutes
duration, comprising a minimum of 3 and a
maximum of 5 pieces, to show variety and
skill and part singing.
The songs may be accompanied or
unaccompanied.
1ST PRIZE £50
A trophy will be presented to the winner
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GCSE STUDENTS
143
Solo performances by GCSE student
– Year 10 & 11. The performance may be vocal,
instrumental, in any musical style including rock,
prop, jazz and including own compositions.
144
Ensemble performances by GCSE students
2 or more performers (the number must be
indicated on the entry form). The performance
may be vocal, instrumental or a combination of
both in any musical style including rock, pop,
jazz and including own compositions.
KEYBOARD CLASSES
145
Keyboard Solo – either fingered or single 11 & under
fingered chords may be used. A straight piece
of music is required – no interpretation and no
pre-recorded music. Competitors to provide
own keyboard. Time limit 5 minutes including
setting up.
146
Keyboard Solo – as above
16 & under
RECORDER SOLO CLASSES
Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes.
NC 7
Non competitive class - Recorder Solo – Own 12 & under
Choice
NC 8
Non competitive class - Recorder Solo – Own 16 & under
Choice
RECORDER SOLO CLASSES
Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes.
147
Recorder Solo (accompanied). March di Rei – 11 & under
Trad. Arr. Bullard. Time Pieces for Descant
Recorder – Vol. 1 - ABRSM
148
Recorder Solo (accompanied) Own Choice
11 & under
149
Recorder Solo (accompanied) Own Choice
RECORDER DUET CLASS
150
Recorder Duet (unaccompanied) Own Choice
14 & under
12 & under
RECORDER ENSEMBLE CLASSES
151
Recorder Ensemble.
More than 3 players 11 & under
(unaccompanied) Own Choice
A trophy will be presented to the winners
152
Recorder Ensemble. More than 3 players Open
(unaccompanied) Own Choice
CLASSICAL GUITAR CLASS
153
Classical Guitar Solo Own Choice. Any 2 pieces 12 & under
in contrast. Pieces should be 2 or more parts.
No amplification
9
154
155
156
Classical Guitar Solo Own Choice. Any 2 pieces 14 & under
in contrast. Pieces should be 2 or more parts.
No amplification
Classical Guitar Solo Own Choice. Any 2 pieces 16 & under
in contrast. Pieces should be 2 or more parts.
No amplification
Classical Guitar Solo Own Choice. Any 2 pieces Open
in contrast. Pieces should be 2 or more parts.
No amplification
SATURDAY May 5th 2012 – MUSIC CLASSES
PIANOFORTE SOLO CLASSES
NC 9
Piano Solo Own Choice
Open
201
Piano Solo Own Choice
15 & under
202
Piano Solo Own Choice
16 & under
203
Piano Solo Own Choice
17 & under
204
Piano Solo Own Choice
18 & under
205
Piano Solo Own Choice. Any piece composed Open
before 1900
Piano Solo Own Choice. Any piece composed Open
after 1900
Any movement from any Sonata (8 minute time Open
limit)
206
207
PIANOFORTE DUET CLASSES
208
Piano Duet Own Choice
15 & under
209
Piano Duet Own Choice
16 & under
210
Piano Duet Own Choice
17 & under
211
Piano Duet Own Choice
Open
PIANO TRIO CLASSES
212
Piano Trio Own Choice
15 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winners
213
Piano Trio Own Choice
Open
Please note: for piano duets, competitors can perform in more than one
duet/trio combination within any class.
ADULT VOCAL CLASSES
NC 10
Vocal Solo Own Choice (Non competitive)
214
10
Open
Adult Vocal Solo. Folk Song Own Choice Open
(accompanied or unaccompanied)
215
216
Novice Class Solo. Any Voice Own Choice. (for 18 & over
competitors who have not previously gained 1st
or 2nd award in vocal classes in any festival)
Vocal Solo Own Choice
Over 40
217
Vocal Solo Own Choice
218
Oratorio Solo (Own Choice from any Oratorio). Open
Ladies and Gentlemen
219
Operatic Solo (Own Choice from any Grand Open
Opera) Ladies and Gentlemen.
(Stage
movements may be made at the competitor’s
discretion.)
Vocal Solo Own Choice by any British Open
Composer (excluding operatic works) Ladies
and gentlemen
Light Opera Solo. Gilbert and Sullivan Opera or Open
Musicals (stage movements may be made at the
competitor’s discretion)
220
221
Over 60
222
Humorous song. Own choice (stage movement Open
may be made at the competitor’s discretion)
223
Lieder
Open
224
Vocal Solo Own Choice
Open
ADULT VOCAL DUET CLASSES
225
Vocal Duet (including Light Opera) Any Voices Open
Own Choice (Approx 75% must be in harmony)
VOCAL ENSEMBLE CLASSES
Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes
226
Vocal Ensemble (between 3 and 10 singers) Open
Own Choice. No conductor, unaccompanied or
accompanied
A trophy will be presented to the winners
227
Youth Choir Own Choice. 2 songs in contrast
20 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
228
Choirs Mixed Voices. Ladies or Mens Choirs. Open
Own Choice for a programme not exceeding 10
minutes
A trophy will be presented to the winner
For Younger Adult Vocal Classes see May 12th.
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INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES
STRINGS CLASSES – SOLO
NC 11
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass
Own choice – non competitive
NC 12
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass
Own choice – non competitive
NC 13
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass
Own choice – non competitive
229
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass
Solo – Preparatory Own Choice (for players
who have not taken the Grade 1 examination
by the closing date of the festival)
230
Violin or Viola Solo - Grades 1 & 2 Own Choice
12
and under
18
and under
Open
Open
Open
A trophy will be presented to the winner
231
Violin or Viola Solo - Grades 3 &4 Own Choice
Open
A trophy will be presented to the winner
232
Violin or Viola Solo – Grades 5 & 6 Own Choice
Open
233
Violin or Viola Solo – Advanced – Own Choice
Open
234
Violincello, Harp and Double Bass Solo – Grade Open
1 & 2 Own Choice
A trophy will be presented to the winner
235
236
237
Violincello, Harp and Double Bass Solo – Grade Open
3 &4 Own Choice
Violincello, Harp and Double Bass Solo – Grade Open
5 &62 Own Choice
Violincello, Harp and Double Bass Solo – Open
Advanced Own Choice
String players may also wish to enter Classes 316, 322-331 (See May 12th )
and 500
£50 1st PRIZE, £25 2nd PRIZE
Class 500 – OPEN VOCAL OR INSTRUMENTAL RECITAL CLASS
This is an open recital class where the competitor should perform a varied
programme for a maximum of 15 minutes duration.
To be performed on the evening of Saturday 5th May 2012.
See Rules no. 1, 3 & 4 (ii) for full conditions of entry.
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SATURDAY May 12TH 2012
MUSIC CLASSES
YOUNGER ADULT VOCAL CLASSES
NC 14
Vocal Solo Own Choice
301
302
303
304
20 & under
Light Opera, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera or 20 & under
Musicals Solo.
Own Choice.
(Stage
movements may be made a competitors
discretion.)
Vocal Solo Own Choice by any British 20 & under
Composer
Vocal Solo. Lieder. Own Choice
20 & under
305
Folk Song Own Choice accompanied by an 20 & under
instrument (provided by the competitor) or
unaccompanied
Vocal Solo Own Choice
15 & under
306
Vocal Solo Own Choice
307
Vocal Duet Own Choice (any voices). 75% of 20 & under
duet must be sung in harmony.
Junior Vocal Recital.
20& under
For the more experienced performer.
Own Choice. See rule 4(i)
308
BRASS SOLOS
NC 15
Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice.
Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
– non competitive
NC 16
Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice.
Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
– non competitive
NC 17
Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice.
Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
– non competitive
309
Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice.
Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
310
17 & under
12 & under
16 & under
18 & under
9 & under
Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. 11 & under
Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
A trophy will be presented to the winner
311
Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. 13 & under
Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
312
Any Brass Instrument Solo - Own Choice. 18 & under
Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
313
Any Brass Instrument Solo - Own Choice. Open
Accompanied or unaccompanied – no conductor
(time limit 10 minutes)
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BRASS ENSEMBLES
314
Brass Instrument Ensemble.
18 & under
Not more than 8 players with or without
conductor (without piano accompaniment)
Own choice (time limit 10 minutes)
A trophy will be presented to the winner
315
Brass Instrument Ensemble.
Open
Not more than 8 players with or without
conductor (without piano accompaniment)
Own choice (time limit 10 minutes)
Brass players may also wish to enter Classes 316, 322-331 and 500
(see May 5th )
RECITAL CLASSES
316
Junior Instrumental Recital Class
Own Choice (see Rule 4(i))
For the more experienced player.
18& under
1st Prize £25.00
WOODWIND AND RECORDER SOLO
NC 18
Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder)
Own Choice
NC 19
Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder)
Own Choice
317
Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder)
Own Choice
12 & under
16 & under
11 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
318
319
320
321
Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder)
Own Choice
Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder)
Own Choice
Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder)
Own Choice
Recorder Solo Own Choice
13 & under
15 & under
Open
Open
Woodwind payers may wish to enter classes 316, 322-331
and 500 (see May 5th).
INSTRUMENTAL DUETS
322
Instrumental Duet Own Choice.
Optional accompaniment
12 & under
323
Instrumental Duet Own Choice.
Optional accompaniment
15 & under
324
Instrumental Duet Own Choice.
Optional accompaniment
Open
STRING DUETS
325
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass 12 & under
Duet Own Choice – no accompaniment
14
326
327
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass 15 & under
Duet Own Choice – no accompaniment
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Open
Duet Own Choice - no accompaniment
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
328
Instrumental Ensemble. Up to 8 players.
Any combination of instruments
Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)
15 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winners
329
Instrumental Ensemble. Over 8 players.
Any combination of instruments.
Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)
15 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winners
330
331
Instrumental Ensemble. Up to 8 players.
Any combination of instruments
Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)
Instrumental Ensemble. Over 8 players.
Any combination of instruments.
Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)
OWN COMPOSITION CLASS
331
Own Composition – Solo or ensemble.
Performance on any instrument(s) (including
electronic) of a work by the soloist or by one or
more members of the ensemble. Adjudication of
performance only.
Open
Open
Open
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SATURDAY May 12TH 2012
SPEECH AND DRAMA CLASSES
In classes 401 to 408, poems are taken from
The Works, Macmillan, ISBN 0-330-48104-5; Off by Heart, Scholastic, ISBN 978-1-407112-08-4 and
LAMDA Anthology XVI, Oberon, ISBN 1-84002-397-X
SET VERSE SOLO
401
Set verse speaking from memory.
Run Run, Dave Mard p48 Works
Spring Cleaning, Sue Cowling p22 Works
402
Set verse speaking from memory.
The School Play, Georgie Adams, p21 Llamda
The Caterpillar Fair, Irene Rawnsley p47, Works
7 & under
8 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
403
404
405
406
407
408
Set verse speaking from memory.
Experiment, Danielle Sengier, p23 Llamda
The Eagle, Alfred Lrd Tennyson p3, Off by Heart
Set verse speaking from memory.
At the End of School Assembly, Simon Pitt,
p124 Works
The Sun Has Long Been Set, Wm Wordsworth,
p21 Off by Heart
Set verse speaking from memory.
Rat Race, John Agard, p29 Off by Heart
It’s Spring, John Foster, p183, Works
Set verse speaking from memory.
Henry King who Chewed Bits of String….,
Hillaire Becloc, p26 Off by Heart
Empty Head, Malick Fall, p210, The Works
Set verse speaking from memory.
Night Light by P Gross p501, The Works
Ozymandias, Percy Bysche Shelley, p173 Off by
Heart
Set verse speaking from memory.
The Soldier, Rupert Brooke, p63, Off by Heart
Constantly
Risking
Abusrdity,
Laurene
Ferlinghetti, p205, Llamda
OWN CHOICE POEMS
NC 20
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
9 & under
10 & under
11 & under
12 & under
14 & under
16 & under
12 & under
NC 21
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
16 & under
409
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
7 & under
410
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
9 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
411
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
11 & under
412
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
13& under
16
413
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
16 & under
414
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
18 & under
415
Verse speaking from memory Own Choice
Open
SHARED POEMS
416
‘Shared Poem’ from memory Own Choice
(for 2 or 3 performers)
11 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
417
‘Shared Poem’ from memory Own Choice
(for 2 or 3 performers)
RELIGIOUS READINGS
418
Religious Reading. Mark 12, v41-44 Widows
mite
Authorised Version
419
Religious Reading. Mark 10 v17-22
Authorised Version
420
Religious Reading. Luke 22 v54-62
Authorised Version
421
Religious Reading. Own Choice
(time limit 5 minutes)
DUOLOGUES
422
Duologue from memory Own Choice
(time limit 5 minutes)
423
Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5
minutes)
424
Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5
minutes)
425
Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5
minutes)
426
Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5
minutes)
16 & under
10 & under
11-13yrs
14 -16yrs
Open
9 & under
11 & under
13 & under
16 & under
Open
SHAKESPEARE
427
Shakespeare from memory
13 & under
Own Choice from any works by Shakespeare
(time limit 5 minutes)
428
Shakespeare from memory Own Choice from 16 & under
any works by Shakespeare (time limit 5 minutes)
A trophy will be presented to the winner
429
Shakespeare from memory
Open
Own Choice from any works by Shakespeare
(time limit 5 minutes)
SIGHT READING
430
Sight Reading
9 & under
431
Sight Reading
11 & under
432
Sight Reading
13 & under
17
433
Sight Reading
16 & under
434
Sight Reading
18 & under
PROSE READING & PUBLIC SPEAKING
NC 22
NC 23
435
436
437
438
439
440
Prose Reading Own Choice
(time limit 3 minutes)
Prose Reading Own Choice
(time limit 3 minutes)
Prose Reading Own Choice
(time limit 3 minutes)
Prose Reading Own Choice
(time limit 3 minutes)
Prose Reading Own Choice
(time limit 3 minutes)
Prose Reading Own Choice
(time limit 3 minutes)
Prose Reading Own Choice
(time limit 3 minutes)
Public Speaking from memory.
A prepared talk of approx 3 minutes on any
aspect of the competitor’s work or interest.
12 & under
16 & under
10 & under
11 & 12yrs
13 & 14yrs
15 & 16yrs
18 & under
18 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
SOLO DRAMA
NC 24
Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from 12 & under
any play other than Shakespeare
NC 25
Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from 16 & under
any play other than Shakespeare
441
Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from 11 & under
any play other than Shakespeare
A trophy will be presented to the winner
442
443
444
445
Solo Drama from Memory. Own
any play other than Shakespeare
Solo Drama from Memory. Own
any play other than Shakespeare
Solo Drama from Memory. Own
any play other than Shakespeare
Solo Drama from Memory. Own
any play other than Shakespeare
Choice from 13 & under
Choice from 16 & under
Choice from 18 & under
Choice from Open
MIME
446
Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
11 & under
447
Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
13 & under
448
Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
16 & under
449
Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)
Open
18
SPONTANEOUS NARRATION
450
Spontaneous Narration (time limit 3 minutes)
451
Spontaneous Narration (time limit 3 minutes)
12 & under
16 & under
A trophy will be presented to the winner
Note: The Adjudicator will give the same object to each Competitor in turn.
After half a minute they are to tell a story concerning it.
ADULT CLASS
NC 26
Own Choice, poem, prose, drama,
time limit 5 minutes
452
Own Choice, poem, prose, drama,
time limit 5 minutes
Open
Over 21
RECITAL CLASSES:
453
JUNIOR SPEECH & DRAMA PRIZE
12-18 yrs
1ST PRIZE £25
Each competitor is to give a 10-minute recital of 3 Own
Choice pieces, showing 3 different aspects of speech and
drama. (see rule 4 (i))
At least 1 choice must be from memory. (possible
choices include: verse speaking from memory, religious
reading from the Authorised Bible, prose reading,
Shakespeare from memory, solo drama from memory,
sonnet from memory, public speaking.)
Federation adjudicators working at our Festival will allocate marks/categories
using the following guidelines.
90+ or Outstanding
87 – 89 or Distinction
84 – 86 or Commended
81 – 83 or Merit
78 – 80 or Moderate
75 – 77 or Fair
An Exceptional performance, both technically and
artistically
An excellent performance technically and artistically
A convincing performance technically and artistically
A capable performance showing some artistic
appreciation and/or technical ability
A performance showing development of technique
and/or communication
A performance limited in its communication
Any performer wishing to know more about the British & International Federation of Festivals
and its recommended guidelines for Federation adjudicators should contact
Festivals House, 198 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6UD ( www.festivals.demon.co.uk)
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COMPETITION RULES:
NC Classes. These are NOT competitive, notes will be given but no marks or grades.
1 Entries must be made on the official Entry Form An Entry Form is included in this
syllabus, and photocopies will be accepted. The Form(s) must be returned, fully complete
and accompanied by the correct entry fee, on or before 14th February 2012. Please
make cheques payable to ‘ Buxton Music, Speech & Drama Festival’. Late or incomplete
entries will not be accepted. No entry shall be valid unless accompanied by the
appropriate entrance fee. The Executive Committee reserve the right to refuse any entry.
2 No solo competitor shall be allowed to take part more than once in any one class.
3 OWN CHOICE CLASSES –
 Own Choice Class entries will not be accepted without a declaration of the own choice
piece.
 Own Choice classes (inc. Recital Classes) competitors shall not choose Test Pieces
given in the syllabus for other classes and must abide by their choice, as stated in
the Festival Programme.
 Competitors shall not use the same Own Choice piece in more than one class.
 If an Official Accompanist is required, one copy of the music must be received by the
appropriate Competitor’s Secretary by the date noted in Rule No 1.
For Instrumental and Vocal entries - no entry will be accepted without the music.
For Speech and Drama entries - no entry will be accepted without the full details.
One copy must also be provided for the use of the Adjudicator prior to competing.
Unauthorised photocopies will not be accepted. Own choice pieces shall not exceed
FIVE MINUTES duration per piece except where otherwise stated in the class.
4. RECITAL CLASSES
(i) Classes 308, 316, 453 (Junior Recital Classes)
Each entrant will be required to sing/play/speak a varied programme not exceeding TEN
MINUTES duration. There will be a minimum number of 3 entrants for the classes to
proceed. (if a class was cancelled, entry fees already paid would be returned)
(ii) Class 500 will be limited to 8 entrants, each performing a programme not exceeding
FIFTEEN MINUTES duration. All performances will be adjudicated. The Executive
Committee reserves the right to cancel this Class if insufficient entries are received (in
such an event, entry fees already paid would be returned)
5. The Executive Committee shall decide the order of performances in several classes.
6. Whilst certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, irrespective of the number
entered in the Class, trophies and medals may be withheld if the standard of performance
does not merit presentation.
7. The Executive Committee reserves the right to appoint additional or alternative
adjudicators in any Class.
8. In all Classes where an age limit is stipulated, each competitor must be within the age
specified on the date when the competition takes place.
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9. The prescribed composer of the music shown in this Syllabus shall be used by all
competitors. If an incorrect composer or author is used, the entrant will not be placed but
may be adjudicated.
10. Competitor’s tickets will only admit to the competition(s) in which they are taking part, and
to those parts of the hall reserved for the competition. They must be produced when
demanded and are not transferable. NOTE: Teachers with school choirs and competitors’
own accompanists will be admitted free. Parents and chaperones shall pay for
admission.
11. Choirs (through their conductors) and any other competitors selected to take part in the
Evening Concerts must exchange their competitors’ tickets for evening tickets (obtainable
at the desk) and be ready to go on platform when called upon. Conductors of choirs are
responsible for the members of their respective choirs being fully acquainted with this
Rule. Evening tickets admit only at the specified entrance and to the seats in the hall
allotted to those taking part in the session.
12. Winners of first prizes in certain classes must repeat their performance at the evening
concert on the date of the competition. These classes will be marked on the timetable
sent to entrants and in the final programme.
13. The use of any video or sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited.
ENTRANTS – PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTES
Choirs and instrumentalists who require a ‘warm–up’ room should notify the Secretary, who will
endeavour to obtain one, but this cannot be guaranteed.
The Secretary will be pleased to assist any competitor having difficulty in obtaining a set piece.
(N.B. Competitors may use any available edition of the set pieces listed). All entry forms and
queries regarding entry forms must be addressed to the appropriate Competitor’s Secretary.
Please do not telephone after 9.00pm.
The Committee has made a provisional decision about who will perform in the evening concerts,
but lack of entries in some classes may mean a change in the programme content. A final
programme will be included in the official programme, and a copy will be sent out with
competitors’ tickets.
Copies of all music can be obtained from
Forsyth, 126 Deansgate, Manchester (tel. 0161 834 3281)
or Goddards, High Street Buxton,
Drama books available from Buxton Books (tel 01298 79521, everyone@buxtonbooks.com )
Important note for entrants /parents/ guardians/ teachers/sponsors
You will see that entry forms for both single and multiple entrants now carry references to the Data Protection
Act 1984, and ‘Unincorporated Members Club’.
The reference to the Data Protection Act 1984 is to ensure that any or all of your personal details are not
passed on by us to third parties.
In order
operate Music
a festival in a manner which brings its data within the ‘Unincorporated Members Club’
OwntoChoice
exemption, contained in the 1984 Act, all entrants to a festival must become members of the festival. This
means that those who sign the entry forms will be invited to attend the next Festival Annual General Meeting
To all teachers and entrants requiring an official accompanist
(but attendance at such a meeting will be entirely optional).
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To assist our excellent accompanists in their preparation and in giving their best support to all performers,
we ask you to co-operate with the following:

The accompanist’s copy of your music must arrive with your entry form or at the latest by 14
February 2012

You may send a photocopy but:
1. one original copy must be available on the day of the festival.
2. the print must be clear and fully show both ends of the stave including all time signatures,
key signatures etc.
3. the pages must be sellotaped together ***, edge on, in page order. No staples!
4. please put your name, and class number clearly on the front of the music, and
title/composer, if it not immediately obvious (eg if you are doing the middle movement)
*** scotch/magic/invisible tape is best. Use 3 pieces on the back, at the top, middle and bottom (like
hinges), rather than al the way down the back (which make it unwieldy)
If the music is 8 of more pages long, it is suggest you make it into a booklet using A3 paper with print on
both side, so it turns normally like an original copy. This can be done easily enough on a photocopier.

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On the day, be sure to tell the accompanist the right tempo!
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
BUXTON MUSIC SPEECH
PROTECTION POLICY
AND
DRAMA
FESTIVAL
CHILD
1.
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISATION.
(a) To promote the study and practice of the arts of Music, Elocution, Acting, Dancing, Literature and
similar arts in all their branches, and the cultivation of public appreciation of those arts by means of a
competitive Music Festival in Buxton annually or at such other times as may be decided.
(b) The organisation of concerts, lectures and other meetings of an educational nature complimentary to the
Music Festival.
(c)To do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects.
2.
THE FESTIVAL ENVIRONMENT.
The Buxton Music Speech And Drama Festival, which is run by volunteers, will be held in such halls and
rooms that are deemed satisfactory for the purposes of performance. All such venues will be covered by
their own Health and Safety documentation checked and verified by the committee.
3.
TO WHOM DOES THIS POLICY APPLY?
This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and those vulnerable adults of any age who are
identified to the Organisers prior to their arrival at the festival. This should be done by contacting the
address or telephone number on the enclosed letter. In recognising the needs of children from minority
ethnic groups and children who are disabled, the festival actively seeks to meet needs notified to the
festival by parents/guardians/carers and/or teachers.
4.
FESTIVAL PERSONNEL
Festival personnel are recruited on a voluntary basis. All volunteers used are on the personal
recommendations of present volunteers and committee members, and all will be fully briefed on the Child
Protection Policy. Personal details of all volunteers are kept. All volunteers will be clearly identified by a
festival badge, and those in overall charge of performance areas will bear a large, clearly identifiable card.
The chairman holds ultimate responsibility. All problems and situations will be dealt with sympathetically
and will be recorded and dated. Only adults with enhanced disclosure will be asked to deal with young
people and vulnerable adults on a one-to-one basis.
5.
PREPARATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE FESTIVAL.
Committee members and volunteers are not empowered to act in ‘loco parentis’. Teachers, parents and
carers are to retain at all times responsibility for the safety and conduct of competitors in the festival.
Teachers, parents and carers not in attendance at the festival must ensure that responsibility is lodged with
a suitable adult.
6.
PERFORMANCE AREAS AND CHANGING AREAS.
There will be no specified changing areas. Public toilets are available at venues, but not supervised.
Stewards will be present in all performance areas but will not be in ‘loco parentis’ however; they will be alert
to situations. Teachers, parents and carers will be responsible for all competitors.
7.
PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOTAPES and PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY.
In all performance areas no photography, sound recording or video recording will be permitted. For press
photography verbal permission witnessed by two members of staff will be sought. Staff has the authority to
delete any images taken by any means. No images are to be transmitted in any way.
8.
THE LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS THIS POLICY.
The Children Act 1989; The Police Act 1997; The Data Protection Act 1998; The Human Rights Act 1999;
The Protection of Children Act 1999; The Criminal Justic and Court Services Act 2000.
9.
POLICY REVIEW.
The organisers will constantly review their policy, improving and enhancing it as necessary. In doing this
they will look to The British & International Federation of Festivals for support, and that body in turn will look
to other agencies for good practice, most notably the NSPCC and Arts Council of England policy guidelines.
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COPYRIGHT, PHOTOCOPIES and DOWNLOADING
MUSIC: Copies of own choice works for the Adjudicator
Published music is subject to Copyright law. In the Music Publishers Association revised Code of Practice
on copying copyright works, the following concession is made for copying own choice pieces from
volumes only, for use by the adjudicator or for practice by the Accompanist. Other items must not be
photocopied without the permission of the copyright holder in each case.
“When an Own Choice work is selected from a publication containing several different works and which is
not published separately, one copy may be made for the use of an adjudicator at a competition or festival
provided that the competitor or participant has already purchased his/her own printed copy and that the
copy made is retained and destroyed by the administrator of the competition or Festival immediately after
the event.”
A photocopy may be sent for the Accompanist for practice purposes and this must include the whole of
the music including time signatures and key signatures and must be in a playable condition (see
Appendix at the back of this syllabus).
Competitors are advised that the above permission applies only to copyright holders who are Members of
The Music Publishers Association (listed at the back of the Code of Practice leaflet obtainable from the
Association at 3rd Floor, 18 –20 York Buildings, Strandgate, London WC2N 6 JU). It is the competitors
own responsibility to ensure that they seek permission to copy direct from any copyright holder whose
name does not appear in the MPA list.
Downloaded music may be used only in the following circumstances - most official sources will have a
note that the use of music downloaded from their site is permitted. If such permission appears, the
competitor should also print off and submit with their entry the permission statement that accompanies
the music.
All performers using music from the 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 in a performance copyright
permission is required and the Festival Committee accepts these entries on the basis that the appropriate
copyright permission has been sought. Performers or teachers with queries on how to obtain copyright
permission for performance items should contact Festivals House on 01625 428297 or 01625 611578
before making their entries. [e-mail: firstmail@federationoffestivals.org.uk]
SPEECH AND DRAMA: Copyright Rules.
Buxton Festival is covered for copyright of 'Own Choice' poetry, prose or dramatic monologues under the
terms of the paragraph below, and entrants need not contact publishers for permission to perform any
item which falls in these categories.
"Having entered into an agreement with the Authors' Licensing and Collection Society to cover copyright
on all works performed, we have included 5p in the entry fee charged for speech and drama classes to
cover this. Competitors and teachers will wish to know that this 5p fee is being levied at all Speech and
Drama Festivals affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals across the UK, and that our living authors
will be directly reimbursed for the performance of their works as a result of this."
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