WELCOME TO THE 2025 FESTIVAL
It is with great delight and excitement that we launch our Performing Arts Festival for 2025.
The Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival goes from strength to strength with seven major workshops including a new baby workshop, two showcases including a discofest and five concerts. There are 135 classes to choose from too; this year we have moved to own choice pieces for all classes. We have a new slow melody instrumental class and the Speech and Drama classes have been rebranded Spoken Word. As well as all the usual favourite spoken word classes, like the dialect and drama classes, we have added opportunities to share business pitches and slam poetry. Our spoken word adjudicator is providing a special workshop for those interested in spoken word auditions.
On this webpage you will find details of dates, classes, workshops, concerts, Young Musician of the Year, showcases and the Discofest at Mrs S together with all the information you will need to enter and prepare for the festival with points of contact, festival rules and much more. All entries are now open.
Any comments or queries please get in touch with me directly (details below).
I look forward to receiving your entries and welcoming you to the 2025 festival in February
Class entries close at midday on Saturday November 9 2024, entry deadlines for workshops and the Young Musician of the Year vary depending on capacity but are all now open.
Best wishes
Ann Talboys
Festival Administrator
[email protected] 01484665843 or 07743846331
Festival DATES 2025
DAY | DATE | ACTIVITY |
Sunday | 02-Feb-25 | Adult Workshop |
Wednesday | 05-Feb-25 | Helpers' meeting |
Wednesday | 12-Feb-25 | Toddlers'/baby workshops |
Wednesday | 12-Feb-25 | SEN workshop |
Wednesday | 12-Feb-25 | Tea Dance |
Thursday | 13-Feb-25 | Key Stage two workshop |
Friday | 14-Feb-25 | Junior and Youth Choirs |
Saturday | 15-Feb-25 | Vocals |
Sunday | 16-Feb-25 | Vocals |
Sunday | 16-Feb-25 | Young Musician of the Year |
Monday | 17-Feb-25 | Piano classes |
Monday | 17-Feb-25 | Spoken word classes |
Monday | 17-Feb-25 | Audition masterclass |
Tuesday | 18-Feb-25 | Piano classes |
Tuesday | 18-Feb-25 | Spoken word classes |
Tuesday | 18-Feb-25 | Dance Showcase |
Wednesday | 19-Feb-25 | No activities |
Thursday | 20-Feb-25 | Instrumentals |
Friday | 21-Feb-25 | Discofest at Mrs S |
Saturday | 22-Feb-25 | Adult choirs and Last Night Concert |
Classes
Class 1 Piano solo – school year 3 and under
One piece from Roundabout by Alan Haughton ABRSM. Copies for the adjudicator will be provided by the festival however the title of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 2 Piano solo – school year 4 and under
One piece from the 2025/2026 ABRSM piano syllabus. Grade 1, No 1,2 or 3 from list A, B or C. Copies for the adjudicator will be provided by the festival however the title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 3 Piano solo – school year 5 and under
One piece from the 2025/2026 ABRSM piano syllabus. Grade 2 or grade 3 No 1,2 or 3 from list A, B or C . Copies for the adjudicator will be provided by the festival however the title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 4 Piano solo – school year 6 and under
One piece from the 2025/2026 ABRSM piano syllabus. Grade 3 or grade 4, No 1,2 or 3 from list A,B or C Copies for the adjudicator will be provided by the festival however the title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 5 Piano solo – school year 8 and under
One own choice piece of grade 5 standard and above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The name and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 6 Piano solo -school year 10 and under
One own choice piece of grade 6 standard and above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 7 Piano solo -school year 12 and under
One own choice piece of grade 7 standard and above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 8 Piano solo Sonatina - school year 9 and under
One own choice Sonatina (not sonata) movement. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 9 Piano Recital – school year 11 and under
A recital of three own choice pieces of at least grade 5 standard in contrasting styles, with credit being given for a balanced programme. The programme must not include any other pieces performed during this year's festival. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composers and the place of the pieces if they are in a volume. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 15 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £13
Class 10 Piano solo – open
One own choice piece of Grade 8 standard or above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the solo instrumentalists' challenge later in the festival.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 11 Piano solo Music Theatre and Film – open
One piece from any show or film. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 12 Piano solo Sonata – open
One movement from a classical sonata e.g. by Schubert, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi or similar which must be of Grade 8 standard or above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 13 Piano solo Chopin – open
One piece from any work by Chopin which must be of Grade 8 standard or above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 14 Piano solo 20th Century or 21st Century – open
One piece from any work written no earlier than 1900 which must be of grade 8 standard or above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 15 Piano Recital – open
A recital of a minimum of two pieces of at least Grade 8 standard in contrasting styles with credit being given for a balanced programme. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composers and the place of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composer of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 15 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £13
Class 16 Piano Duet – school year 6 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 17 Piano Duet – school year 9 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 18 Family Piano Duet - any ages
One or two own choice pieces. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your names, the composer(s) and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece(s) are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 19 String solo – school year 6 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 20 String solo – school year 9 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 21 String solo – school year 11 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 22 String solo – open
One own choice piece of grade 8 standard or above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the solo instrumentalists' challenge later in the festival.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 23 Guitar solo - school year 11 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 24 Woodwind/Recorder solo school year 6 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 25 Woodwind/Recorder solo school year 9 and under
One own choice piece Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 26 Woodwind/Recorder solo school year 11 and under
One own choice piece Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 27 Woodwind/recorder solo open
One own choice piece of grade 8 standard or above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the solo instrumentalists' challenge later in the festival.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 28 Slow Melody Open
One own choice piece performed on any instrument (not voice) which is designated 'adagio' in the music. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 29 Brass solo – school year 6 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 30 Brass solo school year 11 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 31 - Brass solo open
One own choice piece of Grade 8 standard or above. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the solo instrumentalists' challenge later in the festival.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 32 Solo instrumentalists' Challenge
Qualifying winners of classes 10, 22, 27 and 31 will play their winning pieces
Entries Closed
Fee: £0
Class 33 Two Instruments or Instrument and Voice
Two own choice pieces. These may be two pieces for different solo instruments or one instrumental piece and one vocal piece (in all cases with or without accompaniment). Please bring a copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 34 Small Instrumental Ensemble – school year 11 and under
Own choice piece(s) - any combination of instruments. (2 to 10 players) Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £15
Class 35 Small Instrumental Ensemble - all ages
Own choice piece(s) - any combination of instruments (2-10 performers). Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece(s) are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £15
Class 36 Large Instrumental Ensemble - all ages
Own choice piece(s) - any combination of instruments (11 and over performers). Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the piece(s) if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 12 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £19
Class 37 Ukulele Group – all ages
Own choice programme. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the piece(s) if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece(s) are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 12 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £19
Class 38 young voice solo – school year 5 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Junior Singers' Challenge. (Class 41).
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 39 young voice solo – school year 6 and 7
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Junior Singers' Challenge. (Class 41).
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 40 young voice solo – school year 8 and 9
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Junior Singers' Challenge. (Class 41).
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 41 Junior Singers' Challenge
Qualifying winners of classes 38, 39 and 40 will sing their winning pieces.
Entries Closed
Fee: £0
Class 42 young voice solo – school year 10 and 11
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Huddersfield Choral Society Rose Bowl for young singers. (Class 45).
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 43 young voice solo – school year 12 and 13
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Huddersfield Choral Society Rose Bowl for young singers. (Class 45).
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 44 Young Singers’ English Song – school year 13 and under
One own choice song (not originating from an opera) by Purcell, Dowland, Boyce or Arne. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Huddersfield Choral Society Rose Bowl for young singers. (Class 45).
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 45 Young Singers' Rosebowl
Qualifying winners of classes 42, 43 and 44, will sing their winning pieces
Entries Closed
Fee: £0
Class 46 The Magic of Walt Disney – school year 4 and under
One own choice Disney piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 47 The Magic of Walt Disney – school year 5
One own choice Disney piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 48 The Magic of Walt Disney – school year 6
One own choice Disney piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 49 The Magic of Walt Disney – school year 7
One own choice Disney piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 50 The Magic of Walt Disney - school year 8
One own choice Disney piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 51 The Magic of Walt Disney - school year 9
One own choice Disney piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 52 The Magic of Walt Disney - school year 10 and 11
One own choice Disney piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 53 The Magic of Walt Disney - school years 12 and 13
One own choice Disney piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 54 Music Theatre – school year 5 and under
One own choice Music Theatre piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 55 Music Theatre – school year 6 and 7
One own choice Music Theatre piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.ss.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 56 Music Theatre – school year 8
One own choice Music Theatre piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 57 Music Theatre – school year 9
One own choice Music Theatre piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 58 Music Theatre – school year 10
One own choice Music Theatre piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 59 Music Theatre school year 11
One own choice Music Theatre piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 60 Music Theatre - school year 12 and 13
One own choice Music Theatre piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 61 Unaccompanied Folk Song- school year 11 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 62 - Pop Ballad - age between 14 and 17 inclusive
One own choice piece which may be self accompanied, may be accompanied by the festival accompanist or may use a backing track. Backing tracks using phones will require an adaptor to connect to the town hall systems. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 63 Young Singers' Vocal Recital - school years 10 to 13
Recital of one 17th or 18th century song or aria, sung in the original language, one English art Song from the 20th century and one own choice song or aria. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 12 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £13
Class 64 Stephen Sondheim
One own choice song written by Stephen Sondheim. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 65 Solo voice: soprano/mezzosoprano/alto/tenor/bass
One own choice song in any language. This should not be a solo from a choral or stage work. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 71).
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 66 Oratorio or Sacred Work solo - age 17 and over
One own choice piece which must be in the original key. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 71).
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 67 Operatic solo - age 17 years and over
One own choice piece which must be in the original key. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 71).
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 68 British/American Composer solo - age 17 years and over
One own choice piece by any 20th or 21st century British or American composer. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge. (Class 71)
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 69 French Melodie - age 17 years and over
One own choice piece from the French repertoire sung in the original language. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 71).
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 70 German Leider - age 17 years and over
One own choice piece from the Lieder repertoire sung in the original language. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 71).
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 71 The Rose Bowl
Qualifying winners of classes 65 to 70 will sing their winning pieces.
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £0
Class 72 The Magic of Walt Disney - age 17 years and over
One own choice Disney piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 73 Pop Ballad - age 17 years and over
One own choice piece which may be self accompanied, may be accompanied by the festival accompanist or may use a backing track. Backing tracks using phones will require an adaptor to connect to the Town Hall systems. This class excludes performers from class 62. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 74 Vocal Duet -age 17 years and over
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 75 Music Theatre - age 17 years and over
One own choice song from any musical written between 1950 and the present day which must be sung as a concert item. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 76 Light Opera - age 17 years and over
One own choice song from any light opera or musical written before 1950 which must be sung as a concert item. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 77 Vocal Recital - age 17 years and over
A recital of three contrasting own choice songs or arias. To enter this class you must have performed in at least one other class in the festival. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 12 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £13
Class 78 Junior Choir KS2 workshop performance
One of the songs performed at the Key Stage Two workshop. Maximum 50 voices. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £21
Class 79 Junior Choir Hymns and Sacred Songs school year 6 and under
Two contrasting own choice sacred pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £21
Class 80 Junior Choir – Previous non-winners - school year 6 and under
Two contrasting own choice pieces for any junior choir which has not entered the festival more than three times and has not won a class at the festival in the past two years. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £21
Class 81 Junior Choir- Christmas/Festive school year 6 and under
Two contrasting Christmas/Festive pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £21
Class 82 Junior Choir –Open to all - school year 6 and under
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers and composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £21
Class 83 Young People’s Choir – school year 9 and under
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £21
Class 84 Young People’s Choir – school year 11 and under
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £21
Class 85 Young People Choir 21 years and under
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £21
Class 86 Local Choirs. Open to any adult/mixed choir which is based in Kirklees.
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 93).
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £23
Class 87 Adult/Mixed Age Choir
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Open to any choir which has not been placed first in a class at the festival over the last two years. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £23
Class 88 Adult/Mixed Age Small Choir – up to 20 voices
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £23
Class 89 Adult/Mixed Aged Female Voice Choir 21 voices and over
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 93).
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £23
Class 90 Adult/Mixed Aged Male Voice Choir – 21 voices and over
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 93).
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £23
Class 91 Adult/Mixed Aged Mixed Voice Choir – 21 voices and over
Two contrasting own choice pieces. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 93).
Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £23
Class 92 Choir Programme – open to choirs in classes 86 to 91
A balanced programme of up to three pieces. PLEASE NOTE REDUCED TIME ALLOWANCE FOR 2025 FESTIVAL. Please bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday December 6th 2024. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 93).
Maximum Performance Duration: 10 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £23
Class 93 Choir Challenge
The winners of classes 86, 89, 90, 91 and 92 will be asked to perform in the Last Night of the Festival Concert on Saturday evening February 22 2025. PLEASE NOTE REDUCED TIME ALLOWANCE FOR 2025 FESTIVAL. If a choir is the winner of more than one of these classes they will perform only once in the evening. One own choice piece to be performed. This may be specially prepared for this class or has been sung in a previous class. No adjudicator copies are required.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £0
Class 94 Welcome class Reception and under
Performers will receive feedback but this is a non-competitive class, designed to build skills and confidence. Performers should prepare a short poem for performance. Performers should prepare to perform alone, but if parental (or similar) presence on stage is needed, this is permitted.
Maximum Performance Duration: 1 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 95 verse speaking – school year 4 and under
Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 96 Verse Speaking – school year 6 and under
Own choice verse from memory.A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 97 Verse Speaking – school year 9 and under
Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 98 Humorous Verse Speaking - school year 4 and under
Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 99 Humorous Verse Speaking – school year 6 and under
Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 100 Humorous Verse Speaking – school year 9 and under
Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
CLass 101 Slam Poetry - school years 7 to 9
Slam poetry is a form of performance poetry, including rap, combining the elements of performance, writing, competition and audience participation.
Poems can be about any subject but must be the original work of the performer. No props may be used when performing the poem. No musical accompaniment or musical instruments may be used when performing, but the poet is allowed to sing, clap, hum, or make noise with the mouth or other body parts. Poets may perform on their own or in groups but the entry is classified as one performance. Composition and performance are considered holistically by the adjudicator: poems need not be submitted in advance of the class. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 102 Slam Poetry School years 10 to 13
Slam poetry is a form of performance poetry, including rap, combining the elements of performance, writing, competition and audience participation.
Poems can be about any subject but must be the original work of the performer. No props may be used when performing the poem. No musical accompaniment or musical instruments may be used when performing, but the poet is allowed to sing, clap, hum, or make noise with the mouth or other body parts. Poets may perform on their own or in groups but the entry is classified as one performance. Composition and performance are considered holistically by the adjudicator: poems need not be submitted in advance of the class. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 103 Prepared reading – school year 4 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper or card. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 104 Prepared reading – school year 6 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper or card. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 105 Prepared reading – school year 9 and under
One own choice piece. Please bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper or card. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 106 Sight reading school year 6 and under
You will be given a few minutes to read through a piece of prose before reading to the adjudicator. Each performer will be given the same conditions.
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 107 Prepared reading from a Holy Book school year 6 and under
The reading may be from a Holy Book from any faith, to be read in English. This can include modern versions of the Bible or the King James version. Performers are reminded that this is a reading class, not an acting class and are asked to perform accordingly. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 108 Reading from a Holy Book Years 7 to 9
The reading may be from a Holy Book from any faith, to be read in English. This can include modern versions of the Bible or the King James version. Performers are reminded that this is a reading class, not an acting class and are asked to perform accordingly. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 109 Reading from a Holy Book Years 10 to 13
The reading may be from a Holy Book from any faith, to be read in English. This can include modern versions of the Bible or the King James version. Performers are reminded that this is a reading class, not an acting class and are asked to perform accordingly. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 110 Story telling school years 7 to 10
Each performer will be provided with an OBJECT around which a story must be built. 5 minutes preparation time. A spontaneous response is required. Story must have suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 111 Business Pitch School years 6 and under
Performers should prepare and deliver a short business pitch based on a toy of their choice. Credit will be given for the use of facts and figures, basic business language, interaction with the chosen object and charismatic delivery. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 1112 Business Pitch Years 7 to 9
Performers should prepare and deliver a short business pitch based on a domestic appliance. Credit will be given for the use of facts and figures, basic business language, interaction with the chosen object and charismatic delivery. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 113 Business Pitch years 10 to 13
Performers should prepare and deliver a short business pitch based on a domestic appliance. Credit will be given for the use of facts and figures, basic business language, interaction with the chosen object and charismatic delivery. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 114 solo Acting school year 6 and under
One own choice speech from a published play (excluding Shakespeare) to be performed from memory. Television sketches, monologues, improvised scripts and speeches made by historical or living people are not allowed. The drama classes will be held in the main hall using the stage. The audience and adjudicator will sit on the risers. This will offer a raked, semi-circular seating area around the performance space. This setting will enhance performance opportunities within a large hall.
Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing; an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 115 solo Acting school year 9 and under
One own choice speech from any play excluding Shakespeare to be performed from memory. Television sketches, monologues, improvised scripts and speeches made by historical or living people are not allowed. The drama classes will be held in the main hall using the stage. The audience and adjudicator will sit on the risers. This will offer a raked, semi-circular seating area around the performance space. This setting will enhance performance opportunities within a large hall.
Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing: an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 116 solo Acting school year 11 and under
One own choice speech from any play excluding Shakespeare to be performed from memory. Television sketches, monologues, improvised scripts and speeches made by historical or living people are not allowed. The drama classes will be held in the main hall using the stage. The audience and adjudicator will sit on the risers. This will offer a raked, semi-circular seating area around the performance space. This setting will enhance performance opportunities within a large hall.
Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing; an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 117 solo Acting - Shakespeare school year 11 and under
One own choice speech from a Shakespeare play to be performed from memory. The drama classes will be held in the main hall using the stage. The audience and adjudicator will sit on the risers. This will offer a raked, semi-circular seating area around the performance space. This setting will enhance performance opportunities within a large hall.
Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing; an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the monologue or speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 118 Audition Masterclass years 6 to 9
Opportunity to perform a short audition piece, provided in advance by the adjudicator, to a small group. The adjudicator will provide advice and coaching. Parents are invited to join the event and will be offered a short question and answer session with the adjudicator.
Masterclass will last for approx. 80 minutes. This will be an evening event.
Performers must enter at least one other drama class to be eligible for a place in the audition masterclass.
Maximum of 8 performers.
This event is entered through the workshop entries. Now you have registered for your drama class please go to the workshop section to enter this masterclass.
Maximum Performance Duration: 80 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £15
Class 119 Audition Masterclass years 10 to 13
Opportunity to perform a short audition piece, provided in advance by the adjudicator, to a small group. The adjudicator will provide advice and coaching. Parents are invited to join the event and will be offered a short question and answer session with the adjudicator.
Masterclass will last for approx. 80 minutes. This will be an evening event.
Performers must enter at least one other drama class to be eligible for a place in the audition masterclass.
Maximum of 8 performers.
This event is entered through the workshop entries. Now you have registered for your drama class please go to the workshop section to enter this masterclass.
Maximum Performance Duration: 80 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £15
Class 120 solo Mime - school year 6 and under
Own choice. Title to be chosen and announced by the performer. The use of music is permitted. The use of stage or hand properties is not allowed.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 121 solo Mime - school years 7 to 9
Own choice. Title to be chosen and announced by the performer. The use of music is permitted. The use of stage or hand properties is not allowed.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 122 solo Mime - school year 10 to 13
Own choice. Title to be chosen and announced by the performer. The use of music is permitted. The use of stage or hand properties is not allowed.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £9
Class 123 Prepared reading from a Holy Book - open(excluding performers in Class 107, 108 & 109))
The reading may be from a Holy Book from any faith, to be read in English. This can include modern versions of the Bible or the King James version. Performers are reminded that this is a reading class, not an acting class and are asked to perform accordingly. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 124 Prepared reading – open
One own choice piece. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 125 Prepared poetry reading - open
Any poem written by John Masefield, not from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 126 Sight reading – open
You will be given a few minutes to read through a piece of prose before reading to the adjudicator. Each performer will be given the same conditions.
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
CLass 127 Slam Poetry - open
Slam poetry is a form of performance poetry, including rap, combining the elements of performance, writing, competition and audience participation.
Poems can be about any subject but must be the original work of the performer. No props may be used when performing the poem. No musical accompaniment or musical instruments may be used when performing, but the poet is allowed to sing, clap, hum, or make noise with the mouth or other body parts. Poets may perform on their own or in groups but the entry is classified as one performance. Composition and performance are considered holistically by the adjudicator: poems need not be submitted in advance of the class. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 128 Story telling - open
Each performer will be provided with an OBJECT around which a story must be built. 5 minutes preparation time. A spontaneous response is required. Story must have suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children.
Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 129 solo acting - open
One own choice speech from any play (excluding Shakespeare or from a real speech). Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing: an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the monologue or speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 130 Dramatic solo - Shakespeare open
One own choice speech from any Shakespeare play, time includes any introduction. Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing: an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the monologue or speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 131 Dialect speaking open
One own choice piece. Performers are reminded that the material should exercise dialect speaking rather than just regional accent. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Pieces must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 132 Duo Dialect speaking -open
One own choice piece. Performers are reminded that the material should exercise dialect speaking rather than just regional accent. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Pieces must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 133 Poetry Writing open
The piece must be no longer than 5 minutes in speaking . A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Pieces must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 134 Dialect Prose Writing open
The piece must be no longer than 5 minutes in speaking. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Pieces must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Class 135 Dialect Poetry Writing
The piece must be no longer than 5 minutes in speaking. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Pieces must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes
Entries Closed
Fee: £10
Workshops
YOUNG Musician Of The Year
The Young Musician of the Year contest is intended for young musicians of a high standard (at least grade 8 or equivalent), including those aiming towards or just beginning a professional career in music. Instrumentalists or singers are welcome. The prize money should be used for their musical development.
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