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97th Annual

Mansfield Music & Drama Festival 2020

Affiliated to the British and International Federation of FestivalsPatron: Her Majesty the Queen

Registered Charity No 1039401

Incorporating the John Ogdon Scholarship

Syllabus

Drama: 26th – 29th March

Music: 25th – 27th April

Closing date for all entries: 31st January 2020

Festival 2020

Closing Date for Entries: 31st January 2020This closing date will be adhered to in all cases and late entries will be returned.

EntriesThese should be sent to:

Mrs J Quelch, Entries SecretaryLittle Beck

Rufford LaneRufford, NewarkNottinghamshire

NG22 9DG

Entries must be submitted on an entry form with full payment for classes and accompaniment. Entry forms can be obtained by contacting the Secretary or from the drama/music coordinators. Multiple entries e.g. for schools or teachers, can be made using a multiple entry form available on request from the Secretary.

The Festival entry rules are available on request from the Secretary. We have also joined the world of social media so please follow us on Facebook.

Please make cheques payable to Mansfield Music & Drama Festival. If you wish to make your payment via bank transfer, please contact Ann Jones (01623 627636: email ann.k.jones@btinternet).

mailto:ann.k.jones@btinternet

General Data Processing Regulation

Mansfield Music & Drama Festival and its officers will only use your personal data in connection with arranging your entry. Personal data will not be shared with any third party without your consent.

John Ogdon Scholarship – Sponsored by Mansfield District Council

Cash awards in Junior and Senior categories for instrumental and vocal performers.

An entry form is attached to this syllabus.

The competition will take place on Sunday 27th April

Festival Concert:

Palace Theatre Sunday 10th May 2020

Tickets will be available from the Palace Theatre Box Office from Monday 4th at a cost of £5 per adult and £3 per child (free for Patrons).Invitations to perform at the Festival Concert are at the sole discretion of the Festival Coordinators.

Pieces and PoemsEach piece may only be performed once. Entering the same piece in more than one class is not permitted.

Copies of set poems are available by emailing Ann Jones at [email protected]

“Own Choice” pieces must be stated on the entry form and cannot be altered at a later date. For copyright purposes, the entry form must state the title or selected text, author and publisher.

Music: Do not send adjudicator copies of own choice pieces with entries, these should be provided to the steward before the class.

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Speech & Drama: Please provide copies of own choice pieces at least 2 weeks before the festival. Pieces must not include any bad language, racist or sexual references which might offend the audience.

Time Limits: Time limits vary dependent on the class. Please refer to the class listings for further information. Time limit infringements may be penalised.

In acting classes a maximum of two minutes is provided to set the stage. All props required must be supplied by entrants.

Music Stands: Instrumentalists and conductors should bring their own music stands.

AccompanistChoirs and orchestras must provide their own accompanist and music stands.

For other music classes, an accompanist can be provided on request. Accompaniment is charged at £5 per person per class. There is a maximum cost of £10 per person e.g. an individual entering 3 or more classes will pay only £10.

Accompaniment on CD or other electronic music device e.g. iPod, mp3 player, mobile phone etc. is not permitted.

Please include a copy of pieces requiring the official accompanist with entry form. Music should clearly state the competitor’s name and class code and be marked with any necessary performance directions. Please ensure all the edges/tops/bottoms of all the pages are present.

CopyrightIt is illegal to photocopy music unless permission has been obtained from the copyright owner in writing, but the Music Publishers Association has issued a revised Code of Practice and consequently a concession is made for copying from volumes only; “when an own choice work is selected from a publication containing several different works, which is not published separately, one copy may be

made for the use of an adjudicator at a competition or festival provided that the competitor or participant has already purchased their own copy. The copy should be destroyed after the event.” To qualify for copyright indemnity, dramatic items should be announced with the title and author at the start of the performance.

Festival SpectatorsAt all venues spectators are invited to watch classes and support entrants. Patrons and sponsors have free entry to all sessions.Entry to a session remains at £1.50 per person with under 12s free. Adult day tickets for entry to all sessions cost £2.50 per person per day. A festival pass will also be available at the cost of £5.00 which will allow access for one adult for all sessions with the exception of the Festival Concert.

Multimedia RecordingPhotography/video recording/digital imaging of any kind during performances is not permitted. Those taking part in the final concert may be photographed by the local media or an accredited photographer prior to the concert. Please advise the Festival Officer present if you do not wish your child’s photograph to be taken.

ProgrammesProgrammes are published shortly before the Festival incorporating all classes and entrants for both the Music and Speech & Drama elements of the Festival. Programmes are available during the Festival at a cost of £2.00.

PatronsWe are always keen to welcome new Patrons whose support of the Festival is invaluable. The annual subscription is £15-00 for a single Patron and £25-00 for a family. Patrons are entitled to a complimentary programme and free entry to all of the Festival’s classes and the Final Concert. If you are interested in becoming a Patron please contact the Secretary. [email protected]

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A big thank you to all helpers, staff and supporters of the Festival for the last 96 years– it couldn’t happen without

you.

Mansfield Music and Drama Festival - Child Protection Policy

The British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech work for amateur festivals everywhere to help create thousands of educational performance opportunities for children and young people each year.The Federation, and our member Festivals, are committed to ensuring safe environments for children and young people and believe that it is always unacceptable for a child or young person to experience abuse of any kind. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people, by a commitment to recommend best practice which protects them.This policy applies to our Board of Trustees, paid staff, Adjudicator members, volunteers, students or anyone working on behalf of the Federation and our member Festivals.

We recognise that:• The welfare of the child/young person is paramount• all children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial

heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse

• working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare.

A full copy of the Child Protection Policy is available on request from the Secretary and will be published in the Festival programme

The John Ogdon Scholarship Awards

The John Ogdon Awards are aimed at Music students aged 14 – 21 years with exceptional musical and technical ability and who are committed to advancing their classical music education.

The awards commemorate John Ogdon, one of the foremost pianists of his generation, who was born in Mansfield Woodhouse on 27th January 1937 and died on 1st August 1989. John Ogdon studied at the Royal Manchester College of Music and made his sensational debut at the 1958 Proms. He won the Liszt Prize in Budapest in 1961 and went on to share the first prize with Vladimir Ashkenazy in the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in 1962.

Entry criteria:Students, who were born, are resident, or studying music in Mansfield are eligible to apply for an award. Auditions will be held at the Mansfield and Music Drama Festival.

Junior Awards 14 – 16 year olds Minimum requirement is a pass at Grade 5 ABRSM or equivalent. A ten minute programme.

Senior Awards 17 – 21 year oldsMinimum requirement is a pass at Grade 7 ABRSM or equivalent. A fifteen minute programme.

Entry fee £5.00 Please enclose a copy of your highest grade certificate on your

chosen instrument/voice together with your application form. Previous award recipients are not eligible to re-enter the same

category. Items performed as part of your recital may not be performed in

any other Festival Class in the same year. Applicants must provide their own accompanists if required.

Prize MoneyThis is generously donated by Mansfield District Council and awarded at the adjudicator’s discretion.

Mansfield District Council and the Festival Committee must be satisfied that the awarded prize money will be used as an aid to the student’s musical education.

Music ClassesVocal Classes

Class Code Title Limitation Entry

FeeV1 Solo Singing 11 years & under

Own choice – any song, sung in the classical style (excluding music from shows) Time limit: 3 minutes

£4.00

V2 Solo Singing 12-14 yearsOwn choice – any song, sung in the classical style (excluding music from shows) Time limit: 4 minutes

£4.00

V3 Solo Singing 15-17 yearsOwn choice – any song, sung in the classical style (excluding music from shows) Time limit: 5 minutes

£4.00

V4 Solo Singing Open Own choice – any song, sung in the classical style (excluding music from shows) Time limit: 5 minutes

£5.00

V5 Songs from the shows

11 years and under Any song from a musical show (including Gilbert & Sullivan) Time limit: 3 minutes

£4.00

V6 Songs from the 12-14 years £4.00

shows Any song from a musical show (including Gilbert & Sullivan) Time limit: 3 minutes


15- 17 years Any song from a musical show (including Gilbert & Sullivan) Time limit: 4 minutes

£4.00


OpenAny song from a musical show (including Gilbert & Sullivan) Time limit: 4 minutes

£5.00

V9 Light entertainment

9-14 years Any song including Music Hall, Reviews and Comic Songs Time limit: 4 minutes

£4.00


15-17 years Any song including Music Hall, Reviews and Comic Songs Time limit: 4 minutes

£4.00


Open Any song including Music Hall, Reviews and Comic Songs Time limit: 4 minutes

£5.00

V12 Disney song 10 years and under Time limit: 3 minutes

£4.00

V13 Disney song 11-14 yearsTime limit: 4 minutes

£4.00

V14 Christmas in Spring

Any Christmas themed song, sacred or secular. Any age (depending on the number of entrants, this class might be divided) Time limit: 3 minutes

£5.00

V15 Vocal Ensemble Any song, Any age. Maximum 8 voices. Time limit: 5 minutes

£8.00

V16 KS1 School Choir Hymn Singing

No more than 4 verses of one hymn

£8.50

V17 KS1 School Choir Own Choice

Two contrasting pieces not exceeding 6 minutes

£8.50

V18 KS2 School Choir No more than 4 verses of one £8.50

Hymn Singing hymn V19 KS2 School Choir

Folk SongsTwo contrasting pieces not exceeding 6 minutes

£8.50

V20 KS2 School Choir Own Choice

Two contrasting pieces not exceeding 6 minutes

£8.50

V21 KS2 Choir Unconducted

Own choice of one piece not exceeding 4 minutes

£8.50

V22 Secondary School Choir

Own choice of two contrasting pieces not exceeding 7 minutes

£8.50

V23 Youth Choirs Two part

19 years and under Two contrasting pieces not exceeding 7 minutes

£8.50

V24 Youth Choirs Three part


£8.50

V25 Youth Choirs Folk Songs


£8.50

V26 Ladies’ Choirs Two contrasting pieces not exceeding 8 minutes

£11.50

V27 Male voice choirs Two contrasting pieces not exceeding 8 minutes

£11.50

V28 Sing for Pleasure (including community choirs)

One or two own choice pieces not exceeding 8 minutes

£11.50

V29 Barbershop Choir Own choice. Two contrasting songs. Time limit 8 minutes

£11.50

In all relevant classes please ensure that lyrics are age appropriate for performers under 16 years

‘Formal’ solos to be from Baroque, Classical, Romantic eras or the more formal modern styles. ‘Informal’ solos can be jazz, pop, easy listening, etc. ‘Exam Preparation Classes’ are a chance to gain experience in performing

the pieces for your next exam and receive very useful feedback. All Gradings are ABRSM or Trinity. Only one grade band may be entered. The

Festival Committee reserves the right to re-grade pieces if appropriate

Piano Classes


FeeP1 Party Pieces –

Any instrument8 years and under. Non Competitive. Own Choice. Time limit: 1 minute.

£4.00

P2 Festival Debut – any instrument

9 years and over. First appearance in a solo music class in MMDF. Non Competitive. Own Choice. Time limit: 2 minutes.

£4.00

P3 Piano Solo – Formal

Prep or Grade 1 StandardOwn Choice, one piece. Time limit: 1 minute

£4.00

P4 Piano Solo - Informal

Prep or Grade 1 StandardOwn Choice, one piece. Time limit: 1 minute

£4.00

P5 Piano Solo –Exam preparation

Prep or Grade 1 StandardOwn Choice, three piecesTime limit: 2 minutes

£4.00


Grade 2 or 3 StandardOwn Choice, one piece. Time limit: 2 minutes

£4.00

P7 Piano Solo – Informal


£4.00

P8 Piano SoloExamination Preparation

Grade 2 or 3 Standard Own choice, three piecesTime limit: 4 minutes

£4.00



£4.00



£4.00

P11 Piano Solo – Examination Preparation

Grade 4 or 5 StandardOwn Choice, three pieces Time limit: 6 minutes

£4.00

P12 Piano Solo – Grade 6 Standard £5.00

Formal Own Choice, one piece. Time limit: 3 minutes


Grade 6 StandardOwn Choice, one piece. Time limit: 3 minutes

£5.00

P14 Piano Solo – Recital

Grade 6 StandardOwn Choice, three pieces Time limit: 9 minutes

£5.00



£5.00



£5.00


Grade 7 StandardOwn Choice, three pieces Time limit: 10 minutes

£5.00



£5.00

P19 Piano Solo - Informal

Grade 8 Standard. Own choice, one piece. Time limit: 5 minutes

£5.00


Grade 8 StandardOwn Choice, three pieces Time limit:15 minutes

£5.00

Piano Classes (continued)P21 Piano Solo Grade 7 or higher

First movement of any piano sonata. Time limit: 10 minutes

£5.00

P22 Six hands, One Piano

Own choice Time limit: 4 minutes

Free

P23 Junior/Senior Piano Duet

Junior player entered in any classes P1-P8 and the

Free

senior player in any classes P9-P21.Own choice. One pieceTime limit: 2 minutes

P24 Piano Duet 10 years and under. Own choice. Time limit: 3 minutes

Free


Free


Free


Free


Free

P29 Piano Duet 21 years and under Own choiceTime limit: 5 minutes.

Free

P30 Piano duet Open Own choice Time limit 5 minutes

Free

P31 Beyond Grade 8

Own choice, one piece. Time limit 6 minutes

£5.00

Woodwind, Brass and String Classes(Please note that recorders are classed separately)

Gradings must be ABRSM or Trinity


FeeM1 Woodwind,

Brass or String Solo

Prep or Grade 1 StandardOwn choice. Time limit: 2 minutes. Multiple pieces allowed

£4.00

M2 Woodwind, Brass or String Solo

Grade 2-3 StandardOwn choice. Time limit: 3 minutes. Multiple pieces allowed

£4.00



£4.00



£4.00


Grade 8 StandardOwn choice. Time limit: 10 minutes. Multiple pieces allowed

£5.00

Recorder Classes

Class Code

Title Limitation Entry Fee

M6 Recorder Solo

Key Stages 1 and 2. Own choice. Time limit: 2 minutes

£4.00

M7 Recorder Solo

Key Stages 3 and 4. Own choice. Time limit: 3 minutes

£4.00

M8 Recorder Solo

Open. Own choice. Time limit: 5 minutes

£4.00

Ensembles (Maximum of 40 players)An official accompanist cannot be provided for the following classes


FeeE1 Instrumental

Ensemble (including recorders)

16 years and under. One player to a part. Own choice. Time limit: 3 minutes

£8.50

E2 Instrumental Ensemble (including recorders)

Open. One player to a part. Own choice. Time limit: 5 minutes

£8.50

E3 Orchestral Instrument Ensemble

Key Stage 1 & 2Own choice. Time limit: 5 minutes

£8.50



£8.50



£8.50

E6 Recorder Ensemble/Band


£8.50


Key Stage 3 & 4. Own choice. Time limit: 6 minutes

£8.50



£8.50

E9 Orchestra Open. 2 contrasting pieces. Time limit: 10 minutes

£14.00

E10 Parent/Grandparent & Child duet

Own choice. Time limit: 3 minutes (non-competitive)

Free

E11 Family Ensemble 2 or more performers. Own choice. Time limit: 5 minutes (non-competitive)

Free

Speech and Drama Classes

Verse Speaking ClassesClass Code Title Limitation Entry

FeeD1 Verse

SpeakingGirls 6 years and underMorning Song – Bobbi Katz

£4.00

D2 Verse Speaking

Boys 6 years and underIt was a sound – Jack Prelutsky

£4.00

D3 Verse Speaking

Girls 7 years and underCats - Eleanor Farjeon

£4.00

D4 Verse Speaking

Boys 7 years and underBuried Treasure – Richard James

£4.00

D5 Verse Speaking

Girls 8 years and underThe Lost Voice – Peter Dixon

£4.00

D6 Verse Speaking

Boys 8 years and underSpaghetti – Jack Prelutsky

£4.00

D7 Verse Speaking

Girls 9 years and underBreakdown – Jean Kenward

£4.00

D8 Verse Speaking

Boys 9 years and underThe Guard Dog – John Foster

£4.00

D9 Verse Speaking

Girls 10 years and underThe Hairdressers’ Shop – Annette Kosseris

£4.00

D10 Verse Speaking

Boys 10 years and underI’m Building a Rocket – Kenn Nesbitt

£4.00

D11 Verse Speaking

Girls 11 years and underBadger – Berlie Doherty

£4.00

D12 Verse Speaking

Boys 11 years and underToday Was Not My Day At All – Jack Prelutsky

£4.00

D13 Verse Speaking

Girls 12 years and underMidnight Wood – Raymond Wilson

£4.00

D14 Verse Speaking

Boys 12 years and underDeep in our Refrigerator – Jack Prelutsky

£4.00

Verse Speaking Classes (continued)Class Code Title Limitation Entry

FeeC1 Poem Inspired

Picture12 years and underCreate a picture inspired by a poem. Please provide poem with picture entry.

Free

C2 Group Reading OpenTime limit 4 minutes. Any book and any size group.

£5.00

D15 Verse Speaking

Girls and Boys 13 years a) Grey Squirrel – Wes Magee

ORb) Kenneth – Wendy Cope

£4.00

D16 Verse Speaking

Girls and Boys 14 & 15 years. One poem.a) A First World War poemORb) A poem by John Betjeman

£4.00

D17 Verse Speaking

Girls and Boys 16-18 years.Any Poem by William Wordsworth

£4.00

D18 Verse Speaking

10 years and under. Own choice

£4.00

D18A Verse Speaking

12 years and underOwn choice

£4.00

D19 Verse Speaking

14 years and under. Own choice

£4.00

D19A Verse Speaking

16 years and under. Own choice. Time limit 3 mins

£5.00

D20 Verse Speaking

Open. Own choice. Time limit 3 mins

£5.00

D21 Verse Speaking – Humorous

OpenOwn choice. Time limit 3 mins

£5.00

Choral Verse Speaking Classes

Class Code Title Limitation Entry Fee

D22 Choral Verse Speaking

8 years and under. (KS 1-2)a) What a Racket – Trevor

Harveyb) Own choice

£8.50


11 years and under (KS3-5)a) Another Day – John Cunliffeb) Own choice

£8.50

D23A Choral Verse Speaking

14 years and undera) Any narrative poemb) Own choice

£8.50


Open. Two contrasting pieces. Own choice. Time limit 6 mins

£8.50

Solos and movement are allowed in Choral Verse Speaking Classes

Shakespeare Classes


FeeD25 Sonnet

SpeakingOpenOwn Choice. Two contrasting sonnets. Time limit 6 minutes

£5.00

D26 Solo Shakespeare

14 years and under. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes

£5.00

D27 Solo Shakespeare

Open. Present one sonnet and one scene. Time limit 6 minutes

£5.00

D28 Shakespeare Duologue

Open. Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes

£8.50

D29 Shakespeare

SceneThree or more players of any age. Own choice. Time limit 15 minutes

£8.50

D30 Shakespeare Acting

18 years and under. A scene or part-scene from a Shakespeare play. Time limit 40 minutes

£12.00

Duologue Classes


FeeD31 Duologue 10 years and under. Own

choice. Time limit 3 minutes£7.50

D32 Duologue 12 years and under. Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes

£7.50


£7.50


£7.50

D35 Duologue Open. Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes

£8.50

Reading Classes


FeeD36A Reading at

Sight12 years and under. Piece to be provided by the adjudicator on the day

£4.00

D36B Reading at Sight

16 years and under. Piece to be provided by the adjudicator on the day

£4.00

D37 Prepared Prose Reading

8 years and under. Own choice. Extract from any book. Time limit 1 minute.

£4.00


10 years and under. Choose from any book by Francesca Simon or Roald Dahl. Time limit 2 minutes.

£4.00


12 years and under. Choose from any book by Anthony Horowitz or Philip Pullman. Time limit 3 minutes.

£4.00


14 years and under. Own Choice.Time limit 3 minutes.

£4.00


16 years and under. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes.

£5.00


Open. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes.

£5.00

D43 Prose Passage from Memory

12 years and under. Own choice. Time limit 2 minutes.

£4.00

D44 Prose Passage from

13 years and over. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes.

£4.00

MemoryD45 Prepared

Bible Reading11 years and under. Luke 8. Verses 22-25 Jesus Calms the Storm (Use any version of the Bible)

£4.00

D46A Prepared Bible Reading

14 years and under.Luke 10. Verses 25-37 The Good Samaritan. (Use any version of the Bible)

£4.00

D46B Prepared Bible Reading

16 years and under.Own choice. (Authorised Bible version)

£4.00

D47 Prepared Bible Reading

Open. Own Choice. (Authorised Bible version)

£5.00

D48 Bible Passage from memory

12 years and under.Psalm 23 (Any version)

£4.00

A book token donated by Mrs. Ann Jones will be presented to the winner of Class D48

Group ActingCopies of acting pieces should be sent with entry

Class Code Title Limitation Entry Fee

D49 a) Acting 11 years and under. A one-act play or single scene from a longer play. Time limit 15 minutes.

£8.50

D49 b) Acting 11 years and under. Devised drama 10 mins. Theme or scenario should be given to adjudicator before class begins.

£8.50

D50 a) Acting 14 years and under. Time limit 20 minutes

£8.50


£8.50

D51 a) Acting 18 years and under. £12.00


£12.00

D52 Acting Open. Devised Drama. Time limit 30 minutes

£12.00

D53 Acting Open. A one-act play or a single scene from a longer play. Time limit 40 minutes

£12.00

Excerpts from musicals should not be performed in costume, or with movement unless copyright permission has been obtained by the performer.

Class Title Limitation Entry Fee

D54 Acted SceneScripted Drama

Open. Three or more characters. Time limit 12 - 15 minutes

£8.50

D55 Acted Scene Devised Drama

Open. Three or more characters. Time limit 12 - 15 minutes

£8.50

D56 Performing Arts Solo

Open. A performance which includes at least two performing skills. Time limit 5 minutes. Detail skills to perform on entry form

£5.00

D57 Performing Arts Group ScriptedDrama

Open. A performance which includes at least two performing skills. Time limit 15 mins. Detail skills to perform on entry form

£8.50

D58 Performing Arts GroupDevised Drama

Open. A performance which includes at least two performing skills. Time limit 15 minutes. Detail skills to perform on entry form

£8.50

D59 Character Study Solo with song

Open. Time limit 5 minutes

£5.00

D60 Original Monologue

Open. Own composition. Time limit 4 minutes

£5.00

D61 Character Study

10 years and under. Time limit 2 minutes

£4.00

D62 Character Study


£4.00

D63 Character Study


£4.00

D64 Character Study

16 years and under (excludes Shakespeare) Time limit 5 minutes

£4.00

D65 Character Study

Open. (excludes Shakespeare). Time limit 6 minutes

£5.00

Mime and ImprovisationClass Code Title Limitation Entry

FeeD66 Original Solo

Mime10 years and under. Time limit 2 minutes

£4.00

D67 Original Solo Mime

14 years and under Time limit 3 minutes

£4.00

D68 Original Solo Mime


£4.00

D69 Solo Improvisation

13 years and under. Time limit 2 minutes.

£4.00

D70 Solo Improvisation

14 years and over. Time limit 3 minutes

£5.00

D71 Duologue Improvisation


£6.50

D72 Group Improvisation


£8.50

Entrants for improvisation classes should arrive at least 15 minutes before the class time so that the adjudicator may provide the subject.

Poetry WritingClass Code Title Limitation Entry

FeeD73 Original Poem 11 years and under £4.00

D74 Original Poem 14 years and under. £4.00

D75 Original Poem Open. Written only £5.00D76 Original Poem 11 years and under.

Should be written and read£5.00

D77 Original Poem 14 years and under. Should be written and read

£4.00

D78 Original Poem Open. Should be written and read

£5.00

An original poem should be not more than 36 lines. Poems should be submitted at least 3 weeks before the Festival

Miscellaneous ClassesClass Code Title Limitation Entry

FeeD79 Group

SpeakingOpen. To give a presentation on a theme which can include verse, prose, dance, drama and music. Time limit 10 minutes

£9.00

D80 Inventive Story Telling

16 years and under. To tell a story based on 5 words provided by the adjudicator 10 minutes in advance. Notes may be used. Time limit 3 minutes.

£4.00

D81 Inventive Story Telling

Open. To tell a story based on a subject named by the adjudicator 10 minutes in advance. Notes may be used. Time limit 3 minutes

£5.00

D82 Talk Open. To talk on a subject of own choice with or without visual aids. Time limit 5 minutes

£5.00

D83 Television News Presentation

Open. To present a news bulletin based on current items in the press. The bulletin should be prefaced by headlines. The adjudicator will take into account variety and balance in the subject matter, as well as the presentation. Time limit 4 minutes.

£5.00

D84 Parent/ Grandparent/ Guardian & Child

To present a duologue, verse-speaking or mime. Time limit 5 minutes

£8.50

Class Title Limitation Entry

Code FeeD85 Gaining

Experience – Poem

12 – 15 years. Open to anyone who has not won a first prize at this Festival. Own choice. Time limit 2 minutes * *

£4.00

D85B Gaining Experience – Reading

12 – 15 years. Open to anyone who has not won a first prize at this Festival. Reading. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes* *

£4.00

D86 Gaining Experience – Character Study

12-15 yearsOpen to anyone who has not won a first prize at this Festival. Poem or Character Study. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes* *

£5.00

D87 Gaining Experience – Poem

Open Open to anyone who has not won a first prize at this Festival. Poem or Character Study. Own Choice. Time limit 3 minutes **

£5.00

D88 Gaining Experience – Character Study

OpenOpen to anyone who has not won a first prize at this Festival. Poem or Character Study. Own Choice. Time limit 3 minutes. **

£5.00

D88A Gaining Experience –Reading

OpenOpen to anyone who has not won a first prize at this Festival. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes **

£5.00

D89 Senior Citizen’s Poem, Monologue, £5.00

Solo Character Study, Reading or Storytelling. Time limit 3 minutes

D90 Senior Citizen’s Group Entertainment

May include spoken and/or musical items. Time limit 8 minutes

£8.50

** = These classes can be competitive or non-competitive – please state on entry

Mansfield Music and Drama Festival Entry Form

Please complete this form using BLOCK CAPITALS Closing date for entries is 31st January 2020. Entries cannot

be accepted after this date.

Name of entrant

Date of birth

Age on 22.3.20

Telephone number

Mobile number

Email

Teacher’s details (if applicable) – name and contact detailsConductor (if applicable)

Number in group (if applicable)

Mansfield Music and Drama Festival Entry Form Continued

Entrant Declaration. If the entrant is under 18 years of age then a parent/guardian or teacher must sign the following declaration.

By completing and signing this entry form I confirm that all competitors listed above agree to abide by the rules and notices contained in the current Festival Syllabus and for competitors under 18 (or vulnerable adults of any age) I give (or have obtained) the necessary consents for the competitors to take part in the Festival.

________________ (Name) __________________ (Signature)

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Music accompaniment can be provided at a charge of £5 per entrant per class up to a maximum of £10 per entrant.

If the Accompanist is required then a copy of the music MUST be supplied with this entry form and the relevant fee included in the cheque total.Cheques payable to “Mansfield Music and Drama Festival”. Please send completed entry form and a cheque for the total amount payable to:Entries Secretary, Little Beck, Rufford Lane, Rufford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DG

Cheques will be banked upon receipt and this will indicate acceptance of the entry.

Closing date for entries: 31st January 2020

Mansfield Music and Drama Festival Entry Form Continued

Please give the following information for all classes being entered. If entering more than 3 classes, please continue on a separate sheet of paper. * indicate fields applicable to music classes only

Name of entrant:

Class code

Class title £ .

Title of performance pieceAuthor/composer*Instrument*Accompanist required? Yes / No £ .

Class code

Class title £ .


Class code

Class title £ .


Charge for classes £ .Charge for accompaniment (max £5) £ .Total payable £ .

Closing date for entries is 31st January 2020

Mansfield Music and Drama Festival Entry Form

FOR USE WHEN SUBMITTING MULTIPLE MUSIC OR DRAMA ENTRIES FOR ONE CLASS

Please complete this form using BLOCK CAPITALS.Closing Date for entries is 31st January 2020. Entries cannot be accepted after this date.

Class title Class codeName of teacher/school

Telephone contact

Out of hours contact number Email

Are there any times during the festival when you are unable to attend? (Please provide a reason).Entrants (please list names)

Title and author if ‘Own Choice’/ Composer if ‘Own Choice’

Festival programmes will be available to purchase throughout the festival. Details regarding the individual class timetabling will be available on Facebook from early-March. Cheques payable to “Mansfield Music and Drama Festival”. Please send completed entry form and a cheque for the total amount payable to:

Entries Secretary, Little Beck, Rufford Lane, Rufford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DG

Cheques will be banked upon receipt and this will indicate acceptance of the entry.


Entrant Declaration(If the entrant is under 18 years of age then a parent/guardian or teacher must sign the following declaration.)


________________ (Name) __________________ (Signature)

John Ogdon Scholarship Awards

Please complete this form using BLOCK CAPITALS Closing date for entries is 31st January 2020. Entries cannot be accepted

after this date.

Name of entrant

Date of birth

Age on 25th April

Address

Postcode

Telephone number

Mobile number

Email

Instruments/voice

Please indicate at least one of the following:

Entrant was born in Mansfield

Entrant is a resident in Mansfield

Entrant is studying at school/college/privately in Mansfield

Name of entrant

Name of teacher

Please detail examinations passed including instrument, grade, date, and examination board

Please briefly outline how you would use the prize money and what course of study you intend to follow and where

John Ogdon Scholarship AwardsEntrant Declaration

(If the entrant is under 18 years of age then a parent/guardian or teacher must sign the following declaration).


(Name) (Signature)

Entrant’s name:

John Ogdon Scholarship Awards

Referees

Entrant’s name:

Please provide two referees including your current music tutor.

Name of referee Name of referee

Relationship to you

Relationship to you

Address Address

Contact Contact

telephone number

telephone number

Cheques should be made payable to ‘Mansfield Music and Drama Festival’. Please send completed entry form and a cheque for £5-00 to:MMDF Entries, Little Beck, Rufford Lane, Rufford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DG.Cheques will be banked upon receipt and this will indicate acceptance of entry.


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