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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Syllabus 2018

Contact details for Section Secretary:

Instrumental Music Secretary: Mrs Mairead Richards email:[email protected] or telephone 028 25 65 3258 or 07746776341

or write: 107 Ballygarvey Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, BT43 7JX,

Accompanist Secretary: Ms Rea Shiels email:[email protected] or telephone 02829571321 or 07811725513

or write: 291 Townhill RoadRasharkin, Rasharkin, BT44 8RN,

Assistant Instrumental Secretary: Mr Robert Thompson email:[email protected]

or write: Marlagh Lodge, 71 Moorfields Road, Ballymena, BT42 3BU,

This section of the Festival will take place as follows:

From Monday 19th February 2018 to Saturday 24th February 2018

Accompanists music must be submitted to the Accompanist Secretary by Saturday 20th January 2018

THE CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES FOR THIS SECTION IS Thursday 30th November 2017

ENTRY FEES are stated in each class

OVERALL SCHOOLS AWARDS:

BALLYMENA FESTIVAL AWARD FOR SCHOOLS (OPEN)Points are awarded as follows: First prize 10 points; Second prize 5 points; Third prize 2 points.£100 will be awarded to the Primary School and £100 to the Secondary School with the highest aggregate of points in the instrumental section

THE ENKALON AWARDS FOR SCHOOLS (confined to Antrim area)

£125 will be awarded to the Primary School and £125 to the Secondary School with the highest aggregate of points in the MUSIC section, i.e.instrumental and vocal points added together.

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ADJUDICATOR

Gillian Johnston AGSM

Gillian Johnston is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. After a period of freelance playing as a bassoonist, Gill turned her attentionto teaching. She built up an enviable instrumental department at Stratford House School in Bromley and started to organise holiday courses for theplayers. With her husband David, then Head of Woodwind for the London Borough of Barnet, she created Harpenden Musicale, now probably thecountry's largest private community music centre with over 1000 pupils a week ranging from Monkey Music for babies to enthusiastic pupils well pastretirement age. Musicale also embraces 'Musicale Holidays' and has a fully stocked music shop specialising in the education market. Gill is the co-founder of the National Children's Wind and Chamber Orchestras, running courses every Easter at Queenswood School in Hertfordshire, followed byconcerts at home and abroad. Gill is passionately interested in encouraging children to 'make music' and thoroughly enjoys adjudication at festivals allover the country.She has four children, all of whom are professional musicians

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AT THE INSTRUMENTAL GALA

Major Awards

Class 251 THE BEGGS and PARTNERS INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: Free EntryPerformers are selected by the Adjudicator from qualifying Open Classes and must be 21 years or under.One or more pieces of own choice, total performance time not to exceed 10 minutes.

PRIZES: THE BEGGS AND PARTNERS AWARD FIRST PRIZE £300; SECOND PRIZE £100, and Stanley Hughes Perpetual Challenge Cup.

ANY INSTRUMENT

Major Awards

! New Class !

Class IA9 THE WRIGHTGROUP N I CHAMBER MUSIC PRIZE: entry fee £15Any combination of instruments (min 3 and max 8 players)Own choice: Time limit 15 mins

FIRST PRIZE: £400 BURSARY AND MASTERCLASS in collaboration with The Royal Irish Academy, Dublin (SPONSORED BY GLEN HOUSTON)

The aim of this class is to encourage and promote chamber music as an essential part of musical development.

! New Class !

Class IA4 THE CLLR O'LOAN NORTHERN IRELAND CONCERTO AWARD: entry fee £12Any instrument. All performers will be accompanied by a Grand Piano (for pianists - there will be two grand pianos). Age: under 25 years oldOwn Choice: A movement from any concerto, Time limit 20 minutes

FIRST PRIZE: £200, 2ND £50 SPONSORED BY COUNCILLOR DECLAN O'LOAN

The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening

Class IA5 PROGRAMME CLASS: entry fee £8Performers are required to produce a printed Programme with programme notes for a performance of no more than 20 mins. Ideal for studentspreparing for an advanced examination, recital or diploma. The printed programme and Music for the Accompanist must be received with the entry forthis class.

FIRST PRIZE:THE POTTER CUP + £50 BURSARY

Class IA3 THE JUNIOR INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: entry fee £8Any classical instrument. Performers must be Post primary and under 15 years and have achieved Grade 5 or higher in the instrument of choice.Own Choice, Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: £100 + HEATHER CLARKE CUP SECOND PRIZE £50

Class IA2 THE PRIMARY INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: entry fee £4.00Any classical instrument, 11 years and under. Suggested level Grade 3 or aboveOne or more pieces of own choice. Time limit 6 mins

FIRST PRIZE:THE WOLFENDEN ANTIQUES CUP AND THE BLACK ADVERTISING BURSARY £100

Class IA7 UNACCOMPANIED BACH: entry fee £8One movement from any J.S. Bach Partita, Sonata or Suite for solo instrument- single line only: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: DURSTON-OLPHERT TROPHY AND £50 BURSARY

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Standard Classes

! New Class !

Class IG12 Music for Fun: Free EntryAny combination of instruments / voicesOwn Choice. Time limit 8 minutes

THIS IS A NON- COMPETITIVE CLASS

COMPOSITION

Major Awards

Class IA1 Composition, to be performed on stage during the Festival: entry fee £8A clearly legible copy of the manuscript, either handwritten or printed, must be provided with the entry.Maximum duration 5 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE CAMPBELL CUP + £50 BURSARY

ORCHESTRA / CHAMBER

Major Awards

A Festival Bursary of £250 will be awarded to the orchestra giving the best performance (in the Adjudicator's opinion) in classes IG6,IG7,and IG8, provided that there are at least 3 entries amongst these three classes, and subject to a minimum mark of 84.

Class IG8 Senior Orchestra, Open: entry fee £15Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: SILVER JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED BY BALLYMENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Orchestras must bring their own music stands.

Class IG7 String Orchestra, Open: entry fee £15Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP


Class IG6 Chamber Orchestra, Open: entry fee £15Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.



Class IG5 Junior Orchestra, 15 years and under, Post-Primary Schools: entry fee £15Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: SILVER CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED BY MRS SAMPSON IN MEMORY OF HER HUSBAND


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Class IG4 Primary School Orchestra: entry fee £12Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE KYLE McNAMARA SHIELD


Standard Classes

! New Class !

Class IG21 Instrumental Duet or Trio, Any combination of at least two different instruments, Open: entry fee £9Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL MINIATURE SHIELD

Class IG1 Primary School Instrumental Trio, ANY 3 instruments: entry fee £6This class is Open to any instruments - String, Woodwind, Brass, Piano, PercussionOwn Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.


Class IG2 Chamber Ensemble Key stage 3, any combination, maximum 12 players: entry fee £12Own Choice: Time limit 6 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: CHALLENGE SHIELD

Up to 4 music stands will be available.

Class IG11 School Instrumental Ensemble, any combination of instruments.: entry fee £12Students preparing instrumental ensembles for school examinations (GCSE, AS and A level) and entered by a schoolOwn Choice: Time limit 5 minutes, Minimum 4, max 10 players

FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL SHIELD


PIANOFORTE

Major Awards

OPEN PIANO AWARD: £250 Bursary will be awarded to the performer gaining the highest mark in classes IP9, IP10 and IP22

Class IP9 Pianoforte Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE HON. ANNE O’NEILL CUP


Class IP10 Pianoforte Solo (Sonata), Open: entry fee £8A movement or movements from any Sonata: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE ROBERT FARREN SHIELD


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Class IP22 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo, Open: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 10 mins

FIRST PRIZE: PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by ANNE AND DAVID MORRIS

The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening.This class forms part of the Open Piano Award which will be completed this evening.

Standard Classes

Class IP1 Pianoforte solo, under 8 years: entry fee £4.00'Follow Me': First Album for Piano Part 2, Kirby-Mason

FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS AGNES RUSSELL CUP

Class IP2 Pianoforte Solo, 8 years: entry fee £4.00'Cat Burglar': Piano Star 3, ABRSM

FIRST PRIZE: THE ALYSON REID CHALLENGE CUP

Class IP3 Pianoforte Solo, 9 years: entry fee £4.00'Gigue': Piano Time Pieces Book 2, P. Hall

FIRST PRIZE: THE TURTLE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP

Class IP4 Pianoforte Solo, 10 and 11 years: entry fee £4.00'Blues for a pink cadillac': Step it Up! Grades 2-3, Chamberlain

FIRST PRIZE: THE W. SCANLON CHALLENGE CUP

Class IP5 Pianoforte Solo, 12 – 14 years: entry fee £4.50Own choice: Time limit 5 mins

FIRST PRIZE: THE KENNETH McKEOWN MEMORIAL CUP

Class IP6 Pianoforte Solo, 15 – 16 years: entry fee £4.50Own choice: Time limit 5 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS J. McA. IRONS MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP

Class IP20 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo, 11 years and under: entry fee £4.00Own Choice: Time limit 3 mins

FIRST PRIZE: THE MILLAR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

Class IP21 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo,12 to 14 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 4 mins


Class IP11 Pianoforte Duet, 9 years and under: entry fee £6'Gavotte ( without repeat)': Chester's Piano Duets Book 1, Carol Barratt

FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS R.J. WATT CUP

Class IP12 Pianoforte Duet, 11 years and under: entry fee £6'Burlesque': Chester's Piano Duets Book 2, Barratt

FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS R.J. WATT CUP

Class IP13 Pianoforte Duet, 14 years and under: entry fee £8'Waltzes': The Joy of Piano Duets


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Class IP14 Pianoforte Duet, under 17 years: entry fee £8Own choice: Time limit 5 minutes

FIRST PRIZE: THE MISS J.E. GILLIES CUP

Class IP15 Pianoforte Duet - Two pianos, Open: entry fee £8Own choice: Time limit 6 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED BY MISS S.D. STRONG, FTCL

STRINGS

Major Awards

The Victor Ross Memorial Award of £250 will be awarded to the performer gaining the highest mark in classesIS30(Violin),IS31(Viola),IS32(Cello),IS33(Guitar) and IS34(Harp)

Class IS30 Violin Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE W.J. McBRIDE MEMORIAL CUP


Class IS31 Viola Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE MISS N. McBRIDE CUP


Class IS32 Cello Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE


Class IS 34 Classical Harp Solo, Open: entry fee £8To be performed on classical/concert harpOwn choice: Time limit 10 mins



Class IS33 Guitar Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.



! New Class !

Class IS35 Classical Harp Primary school age: entry fee £4.00Own choice (Classical Harp repertoire) Time limit: 3 minutes

FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE CUP

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! New Class !

Class IS36 Classical Harp Post Primary and under 16 years: entry fee £4.50Own choice (Classical Harp repertoire) Time limit: 4 minutes

FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE CUP

Standard Classes

Class IS1 Violin Solo, under 10 years: entry fee £4.00'Little Brown Jug': Eta Cohen Bk 1 page.22

FIRST PRIZE: THE CAROLE WATT CHALLENGE CUP AND BURSARY OF £50

Class IS2 Violin Solo, 10 years: entry fee £4.00'The Highland Lad': Eta Cohen Book 1 p.29

FIRST PRIZE: SILVER JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP presented by the MISSES WELSHMAN

Class IS3 Violin Solo 11 years, Primary Schools: entry fee £4.00Prelude from 'Te Deum':No.24, Fiddle Time Runners

FIRST PRIZE: THE SAMUEL MARSHALL MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP

Class IS4 Violin Solo 11 years, Post-Primary Schools: entry fee £4.50'Don't sit under the Apple Tree': What else can I play? Book 2

FIRST PRIZE: THE MURRAY CUP

Class IS5 Violin Solo, 12 years: entry fee £4.50'Polonaise':Mozart,No.10 Watson Forbes Book 2

FIRST PRIZE: MARGARET B.SLOAN MEMORIAL CUP

Class IS 6 Violin Solo, 13 and 14 years: entry fee £4.50'Ayre':T Morley, Watson Forbes, Book 2

FIRST PRIZE: THE MISS N. McBRIDE CUP

Class IS7 Violin Solo, 15 and 16 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE ELIZABETH CUMMING CUP

Class IS8 Viola Solo, Primary Schools: entry fee £4.00'Waltz', Kabalevsky: First Repertoire for Viola

FIRST PRIZE: THE THOMAS TAGGART SOLICITORS CUP

Class IS9 Viola Solo, Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50Own Choice


Class IS10 Viola Solo, 15 - 16 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.


Class IS11 Cello Solo, Primary Schools: entry fee £4.00'That's how it goes': No. 10, Cello Time Runners

FIRST PRIZE: THE DILLAMORE CUP

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Class IS12 Cello Solo Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes


Class IS13 Cello Solo, 15 - 17 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.


Class IS20 Double Bass Solo, 13 years and under: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.


Class IS21 Double Bass Solo, 14 and under 17 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.


Class IS16 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, Primary Schools: entry fee £6Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: BALLYMENA FESTIVAL SHIELD

Class IS17 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, 12 – 14 years: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE HENRY TROPHIES

Class IS18 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, 15 and 16 years: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGES

Class IS23 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, Open: entry fee £8Piano accompaniment optionalOwn Choice: Time limit 6 minutes.


Class IS24 Trio for Strings, any three instruments, 12 – 14 years: entry fee £9Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.


Class IS25 Trio for Strings, any three instruments, 15 and 16 years: entry fee £9Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.


Class IS26 Trio for Strings, any three instruments, Open: entry fee £9Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes


Class IS27 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, Primary Schools: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 4 minutes


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Class IS28 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, under 15 years: entry fee £10Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.


Class IS29 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, Open: entry fee £12Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS. DORIS McKEE MEMORIAL CUP

PERCUSSION

Standard Classes

Class ID3 Percussion, Special Schools: entry fee £12Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE WALLACE CHALLENGE CUP


Class ID1 Tuned or untuned Percussion, Primary schools: entry fee £10Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE SHIELD


Class ID2 Tuned Percussion, Open: entry fee £12Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.


Class ID4 Untuned percussion, Open: entry fee £12Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.


Class ID5 Percussion, any combination of tuned and untuned, Open: entry fee £12Own choice: Time limit 10 mins


WOODWIND AND BRASS

Major Awards

Class IW21 Flute Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own Choice: Piano optional, Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE JAMES NESBITT CUP


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THE CREDIT UNION CUP AND £150 BURSARY PRESENTED BY BALLYMENA AND BANNVALE CREDIT UNION. First Prize: £100. 2nd prize:£50. will be awarded to the performers with the highest marks in classes IW21 (Flute),IW22 (Bassoon/Oboe), IW23 (Clarinet), IW24(Saxophone), IW25 (Recorder) and IB4 (Brass Open)

Class IW22 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.



Class IW23 Clarinet Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.



Class IW24 Saxophone Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.


The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday EveningThis class is part of the Credit Union award to be concluded this evening

Class IW25 Recorder Solo, Open: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.


The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday evening

Class IB33 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, Open: entry fee £8Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: 2ND COLERAINE B.B. OLD BOYS’ SILVER BAND CHALLENGE SHIELD

The winner will also be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening

Standard Classes

Class IW12 Recorder Solo P5 and under: entry fee £4.00'Gobstopper Waltz': Red Hot Recorder, Sarah Watts

FIRST PRIZE: THE FEGAN CENTENARY CUP

Class IW13 Recorder Solo, P6 and P7: entry fee £4.00'The Sleeping Bag Waltz': Red Hot Recorder, Sarah Watts

FIRST PRIZE: THE WILLIAM THOMPSON MEMORIAL SHIELD

Class IW14 Recorder Solo,Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.


Class IW!5 Recorder Solo, 15 to 16 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.


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Class IW1 Flute Solo, Primary Schools: entry fee £4.00'Edelweiss': Rodgers and Hammerstein,(B3) Flute Exam pieces Grade 1 (2014-2017) or 'Dermot O'Dowd': Turlough O'Carolan 'Time Pieces for Flute,Vol. 1' (ABRSM)(2018-2021)

FIRST PRIZE: THE JIM NIXON MEMORIAL CUP

Class IW2 Flute Solo, Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50Own choice: Time limit 3 minutes

FIRST PRIZE; THE KELLSWATER SHIELD DONATED BY THE KELLSWATER FLUTE BAND

Class IW3 Flute Solo, 15 - 16 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE WILLIAM O'LOAN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP

Class IW8 Clarinet Solo, Primary Schools: entry fee £4.00'Ar Hyd y Nos (All though the Night)': , (A3) Clarinet Exam Pieces, Grade 1 (ABRSM 2014-2017) or Little Brown Jug, arr. Iles: J. Winner,(B3) ClarinetExam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)

FIRST PRIZE: THE HEWITT CUP

Class IW9 Clarinet Solo, Post-primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.


Class IW10 Clarinet Solo, 15 - 16 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes


Class IW5 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, under 14 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.


Class IW6 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, 14 - 16 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 4 minutes.


Class IW11 Saxophone Solo, 16 years and under: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.


Class IW30 Woodwind Duet or Trio, Primary schools: entry fee £6Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes


Class IW31 Recorder Ensemble, Primary Schools: entry fee £10Own Choice: Piano optional, Time limit 5 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE SHEENA FLECK MEMORIAL CUP

Up to 4 music stands will be available

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Class IW32 Woodwind Ensemble, Primary Schools: entry fee £10Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes, Minimum 4 players.

FIRST PRIZE: RAINBOW CUP


Class IW33 Woodwind Ensemble, Post-Primary,14 years and under: entry fee £10Own Choice: Time limit 4 minutes, Minimum 4 players.


Class IW34 Woodwind Ensemble, Open: entry fee £12Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes, Minimum 4 players

FIRST PRIZE: THE P.D. McCAUGHAN PERPETUAL TROPHY

Class IW35 Wind Band, Post-Primary Schools: entry fee £12Own choice: Time limit 5 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE MARGARET BALMER CHALLENGE CUP


Class IB30 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, under 12 years: entry fee £4.00Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE CLAIRE WOODCOCK CUP

Class IB31 Solo: Any Brass Instrument,12 years and under 15 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes.


Class IB32 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, 15 - 16 years: entry fee £4.50Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE BALLYMENA SILVER BAND CHALLENGE CUP

Class IB35 Brass Ensemble, Primary Schools, Minimum 4 players: entry fee £10Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes.

FIRST PRIZE: THE JOHNSTON CUP

The Festival will provide 4 music stands only.

Class IB36 Brass Ensemble, Post-primary Schools, Minimum 4 players: entry fee £12Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes.


The Festival will provide 4 music stands only.

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SAFEGUARDING POLICY

BALLYMENA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC SPEECH AND DANCE CHAIRMAN: MR STANLEY HUGHES

VENUE: BRAID ARTS CENTRE, BRIDGE STREET, BALLYMENA DATES: DURING FEBRUARY AND MARCH

1. PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISATION. The Festival provides a forum for

amateur performance combined with an educational element from professional

musicians, dancers and speakers.

The safety of children and members of other vulnerable groups is paramount and all,

without exception, have the right to protection from abuse. All suspicions and allegations

of abuse will be taken seriously, responded to swiftly and appropriately and the Festival's

Organising Committee and Volunteers have a responsibility to report concerns.

2. FESTIVAL ENVIRONMENT. The Festival is normally held in THE BRAID ARTS CENTRE,

Bridge Street, Ballymena. As this is a PUBLIC AREA, the organising committee and

volunteers cannot be held responsible for the care or safety of children and vulnerable

adults while they are in the PUBLIC AREAS.

It is the policy of our Festival to inform and involve parents, guardians, carers and

teachers in partnership with the Festival in order to ensure, as far as it is reasonably

practical, a safe environment at our Festival. We do this by ensuring that you receive a

copy of this policy at the time that you are registering to attend the Festival and also

when you receive your timetable.

3. APPLICATION. This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and members

of vulnerable groups of any age whose needs are identified to the Festival organisers by

parents, guardians, carers and/or teachers prior to their arrival at the Festival. This should

be done by contacting the Officer named at the foot of this document. The Festival

actively seeks to meet these needs wherever possible.

4. FESTIVAL PERSONNEL. Within this document, the word “staff” refers to officers and

members of the Festival Committee. The term” volunteers” refers to additional people

who assist the Festival Committee members. All vacancies for volunteers are filled on the

recommendation of committee members. Records of names, addresses and telephone

numbers are held on file. Instructions as to duties are given to volunteers prior to each

Festival. All Staff will be identified by name badges bearing the Festival logo. Anyone

wearing a Badge may be approached and will report your concerns to the appropriate

person. All concerns and problems will be taken seriously, discussed in a private area

provided and documented and dated.

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5. ATTENDANCE AT THE FESTIVAL. This Policy is passed to all parents, guardians, carers,

teachers and schools who then become partners in implementing this Policy. It is the

responsibility of parents, guardians and carers to ensure that children and vulnerable

adults are supervised at all times. Teachers must distribute the Policy to persons having

parental responsibility for each performer under 18 or Vulnerable Adult.

Persons entering performers are required to read understand and comply with this

Policy and to undertake to pass copies of it to the parent, guardian or carer of each and

every child under 18 or vulnerable adult whom they have entered. Entries will not be

accepted unless the appropriate signed papers are returned to the Festival or in the case

of ‘On Line’ entries through the festival website, the appropriate box is ticked.

6. PEFORMANCE AREAS AND CHANGING AREAS. As the Festival is held in a PUBLIC AREA,

parents, guardians, carers and teachers are reminded that children and vulnerable adults

must be supervised at all times including while they are in PUBLIC AREAS (e.g. toilets and

Restaurant) and CHANGING AREAS.

7. PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEO RECORDINGS AND PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY. It is our policy that

no recording, other than Photography by Accredited Photographers, will be permitted

within the Performance Areas and signs to this effect will be clearly displayed.

Staff and volunteers have been instructed to discourage any unauthorised Photography or

Recording should it be attempted. The Press are invited to take photographs and it is the

responsibility of parents, guardians and carers to ensure that their child, or child in their

care, is not photographed if they do not wish this to take place and to tell the

photographer. Photographs by Accredited Photographers will be released to the Media

and may be used on the Festival Webpages and Social Media.

8. THE LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS THIS POLICY: a) Rehabilitation of

Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, b) The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions)

Order (Northern Ireland) 1979, c) Part V The Police Act 1997, d) The Data Protection Act

1998, e) The Protection Of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003,

f) The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

9. The Organising Committee will constantly review their Policy, revising and enhancing

it as necessary. In doing this, they will look to The British and International Federation of

Festivals for support and that body, in turn will look to other agencies for good practice.

This Policy was last reviewed September 2017.

Safeguarding Officer Ruth Orr: 4 Brackley Manor, Cullybackey,

Ballymena BT42 1FP Telephone 028 2588 2199, mobile:0779039750

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Festival Byelaws

All potential entrants and/or those making entries on behalf of others

are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the Festival

Byelaws and Safeguarding Policy below, BEFORE completing the

online entry.

1. General 1.1. All entries must be made online by the closing date each year via the

Festival website at www.ballymenafestival.org.uk;

1.2. It is the responsibility of the person completing the online entry to ensure

that all the details are correct. Any problems with entries should be directed

to the Section Secretary as soon as possible BEFORE THE CLOSING

DATE;

1.3. Late entries will not be accepted;

1.4. Entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances. Non-receipt of

entry fees will result in automatic refusal of entry;

1.5. Entries are accepted on the understanding that all appropriate copyright

permissions have been granted where required. Performers and teachers’

attention is drawn to the British and International Federation of Festivals’

website at www.federationoffestivals.org.uk/copyright/ where further details

are available or contact Festivals House on 07817362701 and to any

specific requirement as stated in the syllabus;

1.6. Any professional musician, or person whose main source of income is the

teaching of music is not eligible to enter any music class;

1.7. For all classes where age is relevant, the performer’s age must be

calculated as at 1st January in the year that the Festival takes place. Proof

of age must be produced if requested;

1.8. Confined classes refer to schools or entrants living within the Ballymena

postcode area only (i.e. BT42, BT43 & BT44). Reference to Antrim means

postcode area BT41 only;

1.9. Test pieces selected for this Syllabus must be performed as stated -

stipulated publisher, key, etc., otherwise they will be disqualified;

1.10. Test pieces selected for this syllabus must not be used for ‘Own Choice’

classes;

1.11. Test pieces selected under ‘Own Choice’ must not be performed by the

same performer in more than one class;

1.12. The order of performers in the programme will be strictly adhered to except

in exceptional circumstances. Specifically, no performer will be allowed to

compete in any class outside the programmed time for that class. An entire

class however may be moved within the programme but only after

agreement with the Festival Committee and the performers involved;

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1.13. Where a class has only one entrant, that performer must attain a minimum

of 84 marks to be awarded a trophy;

1.14. Where an ‘Own Choice’ performance is deemed to be inappropriate, the

Adjudicator is empowered to terminate the performance;

1.15. No protest will be received against the award of the Adjudicator as to merit;

1.16. No entrant, teacher or interested party may discuss any aspect of the

Festival with an Adjudicator before, during or after a class, except at the

invitation of the Adjudicator;

1.17. Any protest regarding the violation of the condition of a class must be made

in writing within 7 days of the class, accompanied by a fee of £25 which will

be refunded if the protest is upheld by the Committee, whose decision is

final;

1.18. Prizes will be awarded in each class as follows, subject to the Adjudicator's

decision that the necessary standard has been obtained:

Number of Performers Number of Prizes

One, Two or Three One;

Four or Five Two;

Six or More Three.

Highly Commended certificates may be awarded to

performers outside the normal prize range

1.19. All Challenge Cups, Shields and the Mary Wakefield Medallion shall be

held by the winner for one year. Trophies must be returned to the Cups

and Trophies Secretary in good order at least 4 weeks before the

opening of the next Festival;

a. Any repair costs due to damage of a cup or trophy will be charged to

the previous winner;

b. A charge of £10 per cup or trophy will be levied to the previous winner

if it is not returned in time for presentation the following year.

1.20. All trophies are to remain in Northern Ireland;

1.21. Any communication by letter to Committee members requiring an answer, must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, otherwise a reply will not be sent;

1.22. All contact details can be found at the front of the syllabus or on the Festival website at www.ballymenafestival.org.uk;

1.23. All decisions made by the Executive Committee will be final.

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SUPPLEMENTARY BYE-LAWS FOR THE MUSIC SECTION

1. Entry 1.1. Details regarding the title of ‘Own Choice’ music DO NOT need to be included

with the initial entry. A further date will be will be given by which time music

details (Title, Movement (if appropriate) & Composer) must be provided by all

performers.

2. Music 2.1. IT IS THE PERFORMER’S RESPONSIBILITY in ‘Own Choice’ music classes:

a. to ensure that music for the Official Accompanist is sent by post to

the Accompanists’ Secretary by the closing date given in the syllabus;

i, Alternative arrangements should only be made AFTER

consultation with the Accompanists’ Secretary;

b. to ensure that all pages sent are in the correct order, and

appropriately numbered. Music should be legible, in the correct key

and clearly marked with the Class number and Performer’s name;

i. The accompanist should not be expected to transpose any

music; ii. Failure to comply may require that the performance occurs

unaccompanied;

c. to provide a copy of their music for the Adjudicator on the day of

performance. i. Music should be handed to the Section Secretary or the

Adjudicator Steward for the session, and not given directly

to the Adjudicator;

2.2. The Festival will not accept any responsibility for music not received by the

Accompanists’ Secretary;

2.3. All original music should be claimed at the end of the session for which it

was used. The Festival will not accept responsibility for music not collected at

the close of a session.

3. Accompanist

3.1. An Official Accompanist will be provided for all classes which have a ‘Set

Piece’ only, and for some other classes as stated in the syllabus. However,

performers may bring their own accompanist for such classes if they so wish;

3.2. If the Official Accompanist is not required, this must be clearly indicated when

making your entry;

3.3. Practice sessions with the official accompanists are at their discretion but

must not, under any circumstance take place in the hall/room while the

Adjudicator is present.

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4. Choirs & Choral ensembles 4.1 A Choral Ensemble is defined as a choral group with at least 5 and no more

than 11 voices;

4.2 A Choir is defined as a choral group between 12 - 50 voices;

4.3 Schools can enter more than one choir into a class provided the maximum number in each choir is not exceeded;

4.4 No person will be allowed to sing in more than one choir competing in the same class;

4.5 Choirs must provide their own accompanist.

5. Performance

5.1 In all music classes where a time limit has been imposed, after a leeway of

30 seconds a penalty of 5% of the marks awarded will be deducted;

5.2 Performers are not permitted to practise on the Festival piano except for

piano concerto entries. However, immediately before competing they are

allowed, and indeed encouraged, to play a couple of scales to get the feel of

the keyboard;

5.3 In Duet Classes (instrumental or vocal), performers may only play or sing

their chosen part once during the class. If playing or singing with another

partner in the same class the ‘other part' must be performed;

5.4 All Vocal Solos, Duets etc., are to be performed from memory. Holding of copy is therefore not permitted except for Oratorio Classes VO12 & VO13;

6. Awards

6.1 Where a perpetual trophy is the First Prize, a First Prize badge will

accompany the trophy;

6.2 In the case of the winner of The Stevenson Award in a previous year being a

winner of a qualifying class for The Stevenson Award in any subsequent

year, the runner up in that class or classes will go forward to the class for

overall vocal championship in the current year;

6.3 Previous first prize winners of any of the money awards of £100 or more are

not eligible to compete in that class for the following two years.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

This festival operates an equal opportunities policy whereby no person by reason of

religious belief, political opinion, sex, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual

orientation or disability is treated less favourably nor is disadvantaged for those reasons by

conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. This festival is committed to

implementing policies designed to promote equality of opportunity, to secure fair

participation for any underrepresented group and to reject absolutely unlawful

discrimination of any kind. The festival will implement this policy by ensuring equality of

opportunity for all entrants to perform in the festival as a basic right and will take such

affirmative action as may be deemed lawful, appropriate and necessary to ensure that all

entrants enjoy equality of opportunity. This festival will also provide an Equal

Opportunities Complaints Procedure within its rules for any entrant who believes that

inequitable treatment within the scope of this policy has been applied to her or him, which

will allow the person to raise the matter and have it considered by the committee.


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