WELCOME TO THE 2017 DEVIZES EISTEDDFOD Once again it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Devizes Eisteddfod. 2017 is likely to be the biggest event in our 71 year history with two days of music, speech and drama classes and two days of dance. Following on from the enormous success of our first dance day last year, we will be doubling the size of our dance programme, to be held once again at Lavington School on 18 and 19 November. We have had a careful look at all the classes we offer and hope that what you find on the following pages will be of real interest, be it as a competitor, parent or teacher. Evening classes will again be a feature of our programme across the board which we know is proving popular with our supporters.

There will be just one Festival Concert this year, on Saturday, 25 November at 6pm in which we present some of the most memorable items from this year’s Eisteddfod in the music, speech and drama classes. This event will be followed by two further Class Winners’ Concerts in January and February 2018. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsor, Winkworth Devizes, for all their very considerable help with the development of this wonderful event. Thanks must also go to our six corporate members and advertisers for their financial input, Devizes Town Council, who continue to support the Eisteddfod by giving us free use of the Town Hall for the two days of the music, speech & drama classes and finally, the other venues for their kind donation of their spaces, this year, St John’s Church, St Andrew’s Church and for the first time, the beautiful building that is St Mary’s Church, with its wonderful acoustics. Without this local support the event would not be viable and we are enormously grateful for their enthusiasm.

We have some outstanding adjudicators coming to Devizes this year, nearly all official adjudicators of the British & International Federation of Festivals, whom I know are much looking forward to hearing and seeing some really first class performances.

I look forward to seeing you in November.

Michael Johnson Director

Closing date for entries: Friday 6 October 2017 (Music, Speech, Drama and pre-adjudicated entries.) Dance entries are taken on a first come first

served basis until classes are full or until 6 October. www.devizes-eisteddfod.org.uk

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PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE While the organisers will endeavour to keep to this timetable, pressure from entries may result in some slight changes being necessary.

FRIDAY 17

NOVEMBER Classes

SATURDAY 18

NOVEMBER Classes

SUNDAY 19

NOVEMBER Classes

MORNING

(9.30am–1pm)

Piano

Guitar

Strings

Choral

Verse Speaking

Folk

Piano

Woodwind

Drama

Folk

Musical Theatre

Dance

Dance classes

All Day

At

Lavington School

Market Lavington

AFTERNOON

& EVENING

(2pm–9pm)

Piano

Organ

Strings

Ensemble

Vocal

Drama

Woodwind

Musical Theatre

Drama

Dance

Brass

Dance classes

All Day

At

Lavington School

Market Lavington

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THE DEVIZES EISTEDDFOD Committee Director Michael Johnson General Administrator Lisa Jacobs Entries Manager Greta Price Awards & Assistant Entries Manager Helen Stonham Treasurer Lesley Thomas Operations & Venues Manager Felicity Cooper Business Manager Alice Cleland Website Manager Conor Maxwell Exhibition Manager Kath Steggall Dance Adviser Kathy Goodspeed

2017 Adjudicators Piano Caroline Diffley Strings & Classical Guitar Elizabeth Brazier Ensembles, Choirs & Organ Andrew Hansford Woodwind, Recorders & Brass Anne Hodgson Musical Theatre, Folk Music & Vocal Belinda Mikhail Speech & Drama Beryl Buteux Literary & Handwriting Stuart Telling Art & Photography Jan Crabtree Dance Linda Young

The Committee reserves the right to make changes to the Adjudicator list. For all general enquiries please call Lisa Jacobs on 07979 542042 between the hours of 9am and 6pm and on Monday – Saturday only.

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PERFORMANCE ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO:Mrs Greta Price, 7 Canada Rise, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4AD

PLEASE MARK YOUR ENVELOPE: EISTEDDFOD ENTRY CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER 2017

PRE-ADJUDICATED ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO:Mrs Helen Stonham, c/o Winkworth, 4/5 Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1HT

PLEASE MARK YOUR ENVELOPE/PACKAGE: EISTEDDFOD ENTRYCLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER 2017

DANCE ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO:Mrs Kathy Goodspeed, 69 Masefield Road, Warminster BA12 6HU

PLEASE MARK YOUR ENVELOPE: EISTEDDFOD ENTRYEntries on a first come, first served basis until classes are full or until

Friday 6 October 2017

SAFEGUARDING POLICY • The Eisteddfod is run by volunteers with professional input from

adjudicators and accompanists. All personnel are recruited by personal recommendation.

• Each volunteer on duty will wear a badge, and any one of them can be approached at any time in case of a problem; they will attempt to deal with it, or will indicate the responsible person.

• Children are entered into the Eisteddfod by a parent, guardian or teacher who provide their signature and thereby agree to uphold the Eisteddfod’s policy. This policy requires that all children remain the responsibility of their parent, guardian or teacher and should be accompanied at all times by that responsible adult. If the person who has signed the entry form is not personally present the Committee requires them to be satisfied that their child(ren)/pupil(s) will be accompanied and supervised by another responsible adult on their behalf.

• The Eisteddfod is held in numerous venues around a busy town centre and all sessions are open to the public. The responsible adult supervises children moving between the performance venues at all times.

• No photography or recording of any kind is permitted at the Eisteddfod, except by official Eisteddfod photographers (who will wear a badge) or the Press (by arrangement). If any parent or teacher does not wish their child to be photographed then it is their responsibility to ensure they do not take part when photography is happening. This can be done by informing an Eisteddfod volunteer, or the MC at the final concerts.

• All venues are accessible for wheelchair users. • For the Dance classes, there will be separate changing areas for boys and

girls and these will be stewarded by a male and female steward. Children remain the responsibility of their parent/teacher/guardian at all times.

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Welcome to this, the 71st year of the Devizes Eisteddfod - which we are hoping will be the most extensive and well attended yet! Winkworth are really pleased to be continuing with our association with this event which is very close to our hearts. Lisa, my wife, has been on the Committee for 12 years this year having said she would do it for a couple of years back in 2004, when our eldest child, then 4 years old, stood up and recited a poem which we had practised endlessly at home. We were both struck by her enormous sense of achievement at having learnt it, conquered her nerves to stand and perform it and

remembered it! She was delighted with herself and couldn’t have cared less whether or not she had won her class - for her - even at that young age - it was her sense of achievement which was so important. It instilled in her a love of performing and she has gone on to do public speaking, singing at charity events and performing on stage - this year at The Edinburgh Fringe - with her school, with a confidence we are sure was born that day at the Devizes Eisteddfod. Although she hasn’t performed at the Eisteddfod for a few years now, we have persuaded her to do so this year before she is too old and we are really looking forward to watching her perform again at this event.

This to us epitomises the spirit of the Eisteddfod. Yes it is about competition and about striving to be the best, but it is so much more than that. It is about self-discipline in practising and preparing, it’s about conquering nerves and putting yourself out of your comfort zone and then realising that you are actually braver than you think and capable of anything if you put your mind to it. It’s about the rewards when you come off stage having given a good performance. It’s about picking yourself up and carrying on if it doesn’t go to plan and realising that there will always be another chance and that’s ok. An event like this teaches children so much about themselves and builds a resilience which will become a vital tool in the obstacle course that is life.

So we will continue to support this fabulous and important event for as long as they’ll have us. It is important for our local children and it’s important also for the town of Devizes, adding to its already diverse cultural calendar. Please encourage your friends and family to come and watch some of the extraordinary performances which will be happening over the event weekend in some of our most lovely churches and venues, and we much look forward to welcoming you and your children in November.

Simon Jacobs Chairman and Partner of Winkworth Devizes

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In memory of Michael Oliver, our Honorary President, who died in

December 2016

Michael was the Director of Devizes Junior Eisteddfod for 25 years and continued to adjudicate and steward for many years

after that. His support, advice and help were always much appreciated by the Committee and we were very saddened by his death. We would like to dedicate this year’s event to his

memory.

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THANK YOU!

The Devizes Eisteddfod would like to thank the Devizes Town Council, both the members and the officers, for their continued support of our event. We would also like to thank St John’s, St Mary’s and St Andrew’s Church for the use of their premises.

Corporate Members 2016/2017

The following companies have most generously agreed to be corporate members of Devizes Eisteddfod for 2016/2017. Without their support it would not have been possible to stage the 2017 Eisteddfod.

Cross Manufacturing Ferndale Dental Clinic Opera Luna Springford & Rose Printers Stone King LLP Andrew Walker – Agricultural Engineer

OFFICIAL EISTEDDFOD ACCOMPANISTS 2017 The Devizes Eisteddfod Committee is greatly indebted to the following accompanists who are so generously giving their professional services to the Eisteddfod again this year:

Nicholas Hale , Diana King, David Price, and Christopher Totney

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AWARDS Where possible, awards will be given out at the end of the class, otherwise they will be awarded at the Concert on 26 November.

Piano ANN LAKE CUP - Overall Piano Solo DE CUP - Piano Solo up to Grade 5 DE CUP - Piano Solo Grade 6 & above DE CUP - Piano Solo Repertoire DE CUP - Piano Solo Recital THE GAPPER CUP - Piano Duet or Trio DE CUP - All That Jazz Organ DE CUP - Organ Solo Strings MICHAEL OLIVER CUP - String Solo DE CUP - String Solo Repertoire JEAN YOCKNEY CUP - String Duet WEST WILTSHIRE MUSIC CUP - Concerto Class Classical Guitar A.B.H.CUP - Classical Guitar Solo Woodwind JOHN PROSSER ROSE BOWL - Woodwind Solo DE CUP - Woodwind Solo Repertoire DE CUP - Woodwind Concerto Solo WALTER BERGMANN CUP - Recorder Solo RAY SMITH CUP - Recorder Duet or Group Brass HARRY RIDOUT TROPHY - Overall Brass Solo DE CUP - Brass Solo Repertoire DE CUP - Brass Concerto Solo Ensembles DE CUP - Ensembles Composition SIMON MAY TROPHY Original composition Vocal PEWSEY VALE DFAS CUP - Folk Song/Music ROSE SCUDAMORE CUP - Vocal Solo DE CUP - Junior Vocal Solo DE CUP - Senior Vocal Solo THE MORRISON CUP - Vocal Recital MARY HUTCHINGS CUP - Vocal Duet/Trio DE CUP - Vocal Solo Repertoire Musical Theatre

GEORGE SANDERSON CUP - Overall Musical Theatre Solo ST.MARGARET’S CUP - Junior Musical Theatre Solo THE WALKER CUP - Senior Musical Theatre Solo THE STONE KING - CUP Musical Theatre Duet Choirs BOB MAY MEMORIAL PLATE - Overall Choir DE PLAQUE - Each Choir Class Winner DE CUP - Overall Carol Party DE PLAQUE - Each Carol Party Class Winner Speech Classes KATHLEEN BUDD CUP - Overall Verse Speaking Solo DE CUP - Junior Verse Speaking Solo DE CUP - Senior Verse Speaking Solo WHARF THEATRE CUP - Overall Drama DE CUP - Monologue DE CUP - Duologue DE CUP - Mime Art/Literary MILLS CUP - Art DAVID DARK CUP - Handwriting WILLIAM SALMON CUP -Literary/Poem YOUNG WRITERS’ CUP - Literary Short Story DE CUP - Photography Dance DE TROPHY - Most Promising Dancer 12 & Under DE TROPHY - Most Promising Dancer 13 & Over DE TROPHY - Most Realistic Character DE TROPHY - Most Inspirational Performance Other Awards WILLIAM DAUNTSEY CUP- Junior Performance GILES CHIVERS CUP - Senior Performance THE FIRST STAGES AWARD - Most inspirational Solo Performance FRANCES ISBORN CUP - Group or School Performance

Individual class winners will each receive an Eisteddfod medal, except groups (Choirs, Carol Parties and Dance) where a plaque and certificate will be awarded to the group as a whole. Medals will be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place in each class in the Dance Section only. All awards are given for one year (except medals which can be kept) and must be returned to Winkworth, 4/5 Market Place, Devizes by September 1st 2018. For further information please contact the Awards Manager, Helen Stonham, via the website.

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HELPERS PLEASE! The Eisteddfod can’t run without our team of

volunteers Can you spare a few hours to help us on Friday/Saturday, 17/18 November 2017?

We need help with Room Hosts, Adjudicators’ Secretaries, Door Stewards, Runners and general administration. You can do a morning

or afternoon session or all day if you can spare the time. Full instructions and support will be given.

There will be one BRIEFING SESSION for the 2017 Eisteddfod in held in St. John’s Church Parish Rooms, Long Street, lasting one hour, on:

Saturday 11 November 10am

It is hoped that all volunteers will be able to attend this session, but full instructions will be given if not.

IF YOU CAN HELP US, PLEASE CONTACT THE OPERATIONS MANAGER FELICITY COOPER (BEFORE 1ST OCTOBER) ON 07970 963125 OR

fcooper1@btinternet.com.

FESTIVAL CONCERT 2017 This year one Festival Concert will again take place after the

Eisteddfod on Saturday 25 November at 6pm in the

Town Hall Assembly Room.

Admission to the concert will be free with a retiring collection. Some awards will be made at the end of this concert.

Participation in the concert is by invitation from the Director and Committee, based on advice from our adjudicators and to give a

balanced flavour of the overall competition.

Invitations will be issued on Tuesday 21 November 2017.

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The Cross Manufacturing Company

is pleased to support the

2017 Devizes Eisteddfod

Cross is a world-class designer and manufacturer of high

temperature sealing products for the global Automotive,

Aerospace and Power Generation industries

Cross Manufacturing Company (1938) Ltd Hopton Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2EU

www.crossmanufacturing.com

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Become a Friend of the Eisteddfod

The Devizes Eisteddfod is a charity, run wholly by unpaid volunteers. Without the financial support of a sponsor, corporate members, friends and other donors, the event would not be able to continue. A Friend pays a minimum of £15.00, or £25.00 per couple, a year and as a mark or our appreciation, receives an

invitation to the pre-concert drinks reception held at the Town Hall and to the evening Festival Concert. Friends’ names will also be acknowledged on the website and in the Eisteddfod Programme.

If you would like to become a Friend, please contact:

Alice Cleland - alicecleland456@btinternet.com

Become a Corporate Member of the Eisteddfod

Local companies and individuals may wish to become a corporate member of the Eisteddfod. For a fee of £250 corporate members receive a comprehensive promotional benefit package

for 12 months commencing in September 2017. For further details please contact the Director, Michael Johnson.

(mdjmusic@gmail.com)

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS RECEPTION: COUNCIL CHAMBER, DEVIZES TOWN HALL Please note that this is for Adjudicators and stewards to report and for urgent issues only and on 17/18 November only. All information required by competitors should be found in the Programme. If you have any questions, please ask a steward or go to the….

INFORMATION/FRIENDS DESK: for general enquiries there is an information point upstairs in the Town Hall outside Reception.

ENTRIES AND FEES: The Eisteddfod reserves the right to refuse any entry. Entries and fees must be sent to the address on the Entry Form, and by Friday, 6 October 2017. LATE ENTRIES FOR THE MUSIC, ART, LITERARY AND DRAMA CLASSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Dance Entries - these will be taken on a first come first served basis until classes are filled or until 6 October 2017, whichever is the sooner. Entry fees cannot be refunded in any circumstances. A separate entry form must be submitted for each entry. Any form with more than one entry on it will not be accepted. To ease administration schools may submit multiple entries on one form for the pre-adjudicated literary classes only. All entries should be attached to the form and a separate list of entrants’ names included. Please ensure they are completed fully and the correct fees paid. PLEASE - NO STAPLES!

CLASS TIMES: a Competitor Entry Card giving details of class time and venue will be sent by post to all entrants by 31 October 2017. The Entry Managers reserve the right to subdivide any class considered too large for realistic adjudication or to merge very small classes, where appropriate.

PROGRAMMES: will be available for collection from Winkworth Devizes, 4/5 Market Place from Tuesday 7th November and will cost £2.00. They will also be available at the Eisteddfod itself. If you would like a programme posted to you please fill in the relevant box on the entry form and include the additional postage and packing cost of £1.50.

OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS are available for all classes by advance request on the Entry Form and on receipt of payment. It may be possible through the Entry Manager to arrange for a rehearsal with an Official Accompanist at a fee to be negotiated privately. Accompanist's fees, payable at time of Entry, are £3.50 per entry and are non-refundable. A copy of your music choice for the Accompanist must be sent to the Entry Manager with your entry by Friday, 6 October 2017. An Accompanist will not be allocated to entries without accompanying music and the relevant payment.

Please assist the Official Accompanist as follows: 1. Mark copies clearly with the competitor's name and class number. 2. Indicate speed required by adding (or altering) a metronome mark. 3. If using temporary photocopies, these should be sent in a collated, playable format (no staples please). The official copy must be available for the accompanist on the day of the class. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (for Musical Theatre classes, if required): All personal electrical equipment taken to a venue must be pre-tested and approved safe (PAT tested) and marked to this effect. This applies to anything that uses a mains socket eg. CD player. A local electrician can routinely carry out the Portable Appliance Test. Set up time for equipment must be included in the performance time.

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ADMISSION TO THE 2017 EISTEDDFOD Admission for spectators to the 2017 Eisteddfod will be FREE for the music and drama performance classes on Friday and Saturday. There will be a charge for the Dance Classes of £5 for adults, £2 for children. PHOTOGRAPHY: This Eisteddfod is bound by copyright law and we cannot allow flash photography, tape or video recording, all of which are forbidden during any performance or adjudication. This is also covered by our Safeguarding Policy. An official photographer may be present in some classes and will be identifiable by an Eisteddfod badge. Photographs taken by the Eisteddfod Photographer will be used for the marketing purposes of the Eisteddfod only and will not be passed on to third parties. Copies of photographs can be made available to parents on request. AWARDS: wherever possible cups and other awards will be presented at the end of each class. Where an award is made across a number of classes, these will be presented at the Festival Concert on Saturday, 25 November 2017. All class winners will receive a Devizes Eisteddfod medal except for large groups e.g. Choirs and Carol Parties, who will be presented with a plaque and certificate for the whole group. See page 9 regarding invitations to perform in the Festival Concert. AGE LIMITS FOR CLASSES, RELATE TO ENTRANT’S AGE ON THE 17 NOVEMBER 2017. Please state age in years and months on entry forms. A statement, such as ‘under 15’, is not acceptable. ENTRY RESTRICTIONS: No competitor may enter in more than one group, ensemble, choir, duet or trio, in the same class. Competitors, Choirs etc, may not enter the same piece in two different classes. There is no restriction on the number of classes a competitor may enter. SCHOOL ENTRIES: Soloists and members of ensembles entered as a School entry, and all members of School Choirs and other School Groups, must be pupils of the School on the day of the Eisteddfod. DATA PROTECTION: The Devizes Eisteddfod will hold data solely for the purpose of running the Festival and will not pass any information to any third parties. ORDER OF PERFORMANCE: is decided by ballot and for ease of timetabling. The DE Committee reserves the right to make minor alterations for the smooth running of the Competition. COMMUNICATION with the Adjudicator in all classes is strictly forbidden. All written communications must be addressed to the Director or General Administrator. In all questions and disputes the Eisteddfod Committee’s decision shall be final. Any immediate issues must be addressed to a Devizes Eisteddfod Steward. CERTIFICATES will be awarded in six categories as follows: FAIR - COMMENDED – HIGHLY COMMENDED – MERIT – DISTINCTION - OUTSTANDING In the Dance Classes marks will also be awarded. See page 14 for an explanation of these categories. CERTIFICATES AND ADJUDICATOR’S COMMENTS SHEETS: may be collected from the Adjudicators’ Secretaries at the end of each class. The Committee will endeavour to have the full list of results available one hour after the end of each class but cannot guarantee this will always be the case. Results will be displayed upstairs in the Town Hall or in the Foyer at Lavington School (Dance Classes). Any certificates not collected at the end of the class will be sent to Reception in the Town Hall Council Chamber (17/18 November only). Those certificates not collected by the end of the festival will remain with the Entries Manager for three months after the event and then destroyed.

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CERTIFICATES Certificates will be awarded in five categories as follows:

ADMISSION TO THE 2017 EISTEDDFOD

Admission for spectators to the music and drama performances on 17/18th November will be free. There will be a charge for spectators of the dance classes on 18/19th November at Lavington School of £5 per adult and £2 per child. Programmes will be available on the door on all three days for £2.00 or from Winkworth House, Market Place, Devizes before the event.

Category General Description Music ExpandedFair A performance limited in

its communicationPerformance shows promise but at present needs more control generally

Commended A performance showing development of technique and/or communication.

A generally secure performance in notes and rhythm at a reasonable tempo but with limited attention to detail and tonal qualities.

Highly Commended A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability.

A generally fluent performance with some awareness of tone and style.

Merit A convincing performance both technically and artistically.

An assured performance with clear evidence of tonal and stylistic qualities and instrumental or vocal features although there may be moments of imprecision.

Distinction An excellent performance technically and artistically.

A performance demonstrating a high level of technical security and stylistic insight.

Outstanding An exceptional performance both technically and artistically.

A stimulating and persuasive performance showing stylistic flair and unobtrusive technical command.

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EISTEDDFOD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

To make access to the Eisteddfod as affordable as possible, the DE Committee may be able to help with the cost of class entry and/or transport costs directly

related to participation in the 2017 event. If your school would like financial help with entering or getting to the event, please send an application email

stating why you have a need to the Director at mdjmusic@gmail.com by Monday 3 July 2017.

Applications will be considered by the Committee after that date and available funds will be shared and

distributed as soon as possible.

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RULES FOR MUSIC CLASSES Entrants are not permitted to communicate with the Adjudicator at any time. GUIDANCE NOTE: In those classes where a standard rather than an age is indicated, competitors are expected to enter the class appropriate to their current performance standard, regardless of their age. Where a grade is stipulated this is for guidance of standard and appropriateness of the music choice only and not a requirement of entry. Own choice pieces do not have to be from an examination list except in the Piano Solo Classes where pieces must be chosen from the 2017 Syllabus. ACCOMPANIMENT: No CD accompaniment is permitted in the music classes except Musical Theatre. An Official Accompanist is available on request via the Entry Form at a fee of £3.50 per entry. COPYRIGHT: The use of photo or other facsimile copies of printed music without the publisher's permission is forbidden as it is against the law. A copy may be made for the Adjudicator, provided the competitor has already purchased an original copy. The photocopy will be retained and then destroyed by the Eisteddfod Committee. No arrangement of music still under copyright is permitted, unless with written consent from the publisher. PERFORMANCE: It is required that entrants announce their chosen piece before their performance. This is courteous and adds to the interest and enjoyment of the audience. A copy of the music performed must be provided for the Adjudicator on the day. If using an Official Accompanist a copy of the work must be provided at the time of entry – failure to do so will result in a delay in processing your entry – an accompanist will not be allocated until a copy is received. Please note that introductions and tuning are included in the time limit. The time limits stated are maximum limits not minimum. The Eisteddfod committee reserves the right to restrict the number of entries in any class or subdivide a large-entry class, in order to facilitate timetabling on the day or to merge very small classes where appropriate. Failure to comply with the Music Rules may result in your performance being adjudicated but not placed.

PIANO SOLO CLASSES The ANN LAKE CUP will be awarded for the most outstanding performance in classes P2-P11. DE CUP - Most promising Junior Piano Solo performance in classes P2–P7 DE CUP - Most promising Senior Piano Solo performance in classes P8-P11 DE CUP - Most promising Piano Recital performance in Class P12 DE CUP - Most promising Piano Repertoire performance in classes P13-17 DE CUP - Most promising All That Jazz performance in classes P18-P19

Class P1 Beginners’ Piano Solo Entry £5.50 A non-competitive class aimed at providing early performing experience for all players pre-Grade 1 standard. The session will begin with a group approach to introduce the entrants to aspects of the performing experience. All players will then have the opportunity to perform their chosen piece to the audience and for this they will receive a written appraisal from the Adjudicator. Remember to bring a copy of your chosen piece for the Adjudicator. All entrants will receive a certificate.

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Class P2 Piano Solo (Preparatory) Entry £6.50 One own choice piece from the current Preparatory or Initial Grade Syllabus. Time limit 3 minutes. Class P3 Piano Solo (Grade 1) Entry £6.50 One own choice piece from the current Grade 1 Syllabus. Time limit 3 minutes. Class P4 Piano Solo (Grade 2) Entry £6.50 One own choice piece from the current Grade 2 Syllabus. Time limit 4 minutes. Class P5 Piano Solo (Grade 3) Entry £6.50 One own choice piece from the current Grade 3 Syllabus. Time limit 4 minutes. Class P6 Piano Solo (Grade 4) Entry £7.00 One own choice piece from the current Grade 4 Syllabus. Time limit 5 minutes. Class P7 Piano Solo (Grade 5) Entry £7.00 One own choice piece from the current Grade 5 Syllabus. Time limit 5 minutes. Class P8 Piano Solo (Grade 6) Entry £7.50 One own choice piece from the current Grade 6 Syllabus. Time limit 7 minutes. Class P9 Piano Solo (Grade 7) Entry £7.50 One own choice piece from the current Grade 7 Syllabus. Time limit 7 minutes. Class P10 Piano Solo (Grade 8) Entry £8.00 One own choice piece from the current Grade 8 Syllabus Time limit 8 minutes. Class P11 Piano Solo (Open) Entry £8.00 A class for advanced pianists. Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Class P12 Piano Recital (Open) Entry £12.00 A class for advanced pianists.Own Choice. Up to three pieces with at least one piece from memory. Time limit 20 minutes. Class P13 Piano Repertoire (11 & under) Entry £7.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class P14 Piano Repertoire (13 & under) Entry £8.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 8 minutes. Class P15 Piano Repertoire (15 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Class P16 Piano Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Class P17 All That Jazz (13 & under) Entry £7.00 Own choice piece in jazz or light style.Improvisation optional. Time Limit 5 minutes. Class P18 All That Jazz (18 & under) Entry £7.50 Own choice piece in jazz or light style. Improvisation optional. Time limit 6 minutes.

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ANDREW WALKER

Agricultural EngineerEast Sands

Little CheverellDevizes

Wiltshire, SN10 4JJ

Tel: 01380 812568 Mob: 07836 594224Email: ann010@btinternet.com

SPECIALISTS IN THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF:

GRAIN DRYING AND STORAGE PLANTSMIXING, MILLING AND CUBING PLANTS

GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDINGS

And happy to be supporting this year’s Devizes Eisteddfod

PIANO DUETS The GAPPER CUP will be awarded to the Piano Duet for the most outstanding performance in classes P21-P25. All Duet Classes are own choice and must be played on one piano. Class P20 Piano Duet Beginners Entry £8.00 Pre-Grade 1 Standard. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class P21 Piano Duet (Grade 1) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class P22 Piano Duet (Grades 2 & 3) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class P23 Piano Duet (Grades 4 & 5) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes. Class P24 Piano Duet (Grades 6 & 7) Entry £10.00 Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes. Class P25 Piano Duet (Advanced) Entry £10.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.

CHURCH ORGAN CLASSESThe DE Award will be given to the most outstanding performance in classes OR1–OR2. Class OR1 Organ Solo (14 & under) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class OR2 Organ Solo (18 & under) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes.

STRING CLASSES The MICHAEL OLIVER CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding string solo (violin, viola, cello or double bass) in classes S2-S5. WEST WILTSHIRE MUSIC CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in the String Concerto Class S6. DE CUP will be presented to the most outstanding performance in classes S7-S11.

Class S1 Beginners’ String Workshop Entry £5.50 A non-competitive class aimed at providing early performing experience for all players pre-Grade 1 standard. The session will begin with a group approach to introduce the entrants to aspects of the performing experience. All players will then have the opportunity to perform their chosen piece to the audience and for this they will receive a written appraisal from the Adjudicator. Remember to bring a copy of your chosen piece for the Adjudicator. All entrants will receive a certificate. No official accompanist fee required for this class. Class S2 String Solo (Grades 1&2) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class S3 String Solo (Grades 3&4) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class S4 String Solo (Grades 5&6) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class S5 String Solo (Grade 7 & above) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.

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Devizes has a rich cultural heritage that as a Town we should be proud of. This is

particularly true with the performing arts and Devizes Town Council is pleased to support the

Devizes Eisteddfod in 2017.

Class S6 String Concerto Class (Open) Entry £12.00 An open class to include harp and classical guitar. One movement from a concerto or similar substantial work in concerto style composed with orchestral accompaniment. No time limit. Class S7 String Repertoire (9 & under) Entry £7.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 5 minutes. Class S8 String Repertoire (11 & under) Entry £7.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class S9 String Repertoire (13 & under) Entry £8.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 8 minutes. Class S10 String Repertoire (15 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Class S11 String Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £10.00 Two own choice pieces.Time limit 15 minutes.

STRING DUET CLASSES The JEAN YOCKNEY MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes S12-S14. Class S12 String Duet (Grades 1-3) Entry £8.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class S13 String Duet (Grades 4-6) Entry £9.00 Time limit 6 minutes. Class S14 String Duet (Advanced) Entry £10.00 Time limit 8 minutes.

ENSEMBLE CLASSES The DEVIZES EISTEDDFOD CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes E1-E2. Both classes are own choice. Please check time limit and fee for each class. There is no limit to the number of players in each ensemble. Class E1 Ensemble – all players 14 & under Entry £10.00 Time limit 5 minutes. Class E2 Ensemble – all players 18 & under Entry £11.00 Time limit 8 minutes.

CLASSICAL GUITAR CLASSES The A.B.H. CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes G1-G3. Class G1 Classical Guitar Solo Grades 1-3 Entry £6.00 Time limit 3 minutes. Class G2 Classical Guitar Solo Grades 4-5 Entry £7.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class G3 Classical Guitar Solo Grade 6 & above Entry £7.50 Time limit 6 minutes.

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WOODWIND CLASSES The JOHN PROSSER ROSE BOWL for the most outstanding performance in classes W2-W5. The DE Concerto Cup for the most outstanding performance in Class W6. The DE CUP for the most outstanding performance in classes W7-W11. The RAY SMITH CUP for the most outstanding performance in Classes W12 & W13. Recorders will be included in the Woodwind Solo classes. Class W1Beginners’ Woodwind Workshop Entry £5.50 A non-competitive class aimed at providing early performing experience for all players pre-Grade 1 standard. The session will begin with a group approach to introduce the entrants to aspects of the performing experience. All players will then have the opportunity to perform their chosen piece to the audience and for this they will receive a written appraisal from the Adjudicator. Remember to bring a copy of your chosen piece for the Adjudicator. All entrants will receive a certificate. No official accompanist fee required for this class. Class W2 Woodwind Solo (Grades1&2) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class W3 Woodwind Solo (Grades 3&4) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class W4 Woodwind Solo (Grades 5&6) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class W5 Woodwind Solo (Grade 7 & above) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Class W6 Woodwind Concerto Class (Open) Entry £12.00 One movement from a concerto, or similar substantial work in concerto style, composed with orchestral accompaniment. No time limit. Class W7 Woodwind Repertoire (9 & under) Entry £7.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 5 minutes. Class W8 Woodwind Repertoire (11 & under) Entry £7.50 Two own choice pieces.Time limit 7 minutes. Class W9 Woodwind Repertoire (13 & under) Entry £8.00 Two own choice pieces.Time limit 8 minutes. Class W10 Woodwind Repertoire (15 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Class W11 Woodwind Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £10.00 Two own choice pieces.Time limit 15 minutes. Class W12 Recorder Group (12 & under) Entry £10.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class W13 Recorder Group (18 & under) Entry £10.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes.

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BRASS CLASSES The HARRY RIDOUT MEMORIAL TROPHY for the most outstanding performance in classes B2-B3. The DE Cup for the most outstanding performance in classes B5-B6. The DE Brass Concerto Cup for the most outstanding performance in Class B4. Class B1 Beginners’ Brass Workshop Entry £5.50 A non-competitive class aimed at providing early performing experience for all players pre-Grade 1 standard. The session will begin with a group approach to introduce the entrants to aspects of the performing experience. All players will then have the opportunity to perform their chosen piece to the audience and for this they will receive a written appraisal from the Adjudicator. Remember to bring a copy of your chosen piece for the Adjudicator. All entrants will receive a certificate. No official accompanist fee required for this class. Class B2 Brass Solo: (Grades 1-4) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit: 3 minutes. Class B3 Brass Solo: (Grade 5 & above) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit: 6 minutes. Class B4 Brass Concerto Class (Open) Entry £12.00 One movement from a concerto or similar substantial work in concerto style composed with orchestral accompaniment. No time limit. Class B5 Brass Repertoire (12 & under) Entry £8.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class B6 Brass Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £10.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 15 minutes.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITION The SIMON MAY TROPHY will be awarded for the most outstanding Original Composition in classes OC1-OC3. Please note that it is the composition that is being assessed, not the performance and the composition can be for any format (vocal, instrumental etc.) These are pre-adjudicated classes and a CD recording of the composition or an emailed MP3 recording, along with a written version, with lyrics where appropriate, must be submitted with your entry. Please make sure that the recording quality is good enough for an adjudication. Where possible a live assessment will be made by the adjudicator on the day of the Eisteddfod and entrants will be contacted to arrange this. Class OC1 Original Composition (11 & under) Entry £6.50 Time limit 3 minutes. Class OC2 Original Composition (14 & under) Entry £7.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class OC3 Original Composition (18 & under) Entry £8.00 Time limit 6 minutes.

FOLK MUSIC CLASSES The PEWSEY VALE DECORATIVE FINE ARTS SOCIETY CUP for the most outstanding performance in classes F1-F5. Vocal entries in these classes may be accompanied or unaccompanied. The Folk Music solo class must be played on a folk music instrument.

Class F1 Folk Song (10 & under) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class F2 Folk Song (12 & under) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

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Class F3 Folk Song (15 & under) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Class F4 Folk Song (18 & under) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 10 minutes. Class F5 Folk Music Solo Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

CHORAL CLASSES The BOB MAY MEMORIAL PLATE will be awarded to the choir who give the most outstanding performance in classes C1-C3. A DE Plaque will be awarded to the winning choir in each class. Conductors must not sing with their choirs. The penalty for breaking this rule is disqualification. Choirs must not be more than 60 voices. Class C1 Choir (11 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 6 minutes. Class C2 Choir (14 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class C3 Choir (18 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 8 minutes.

CAROL PARTY CLASSES The DEVIZES EISTEDDFOD CUP for the Carol Party who give the most outstanding performance in classes C4-C6. A DE Plaque will be awarded to the winner of each class.Carol Parties must be not more than 20 voices

Class C4 Carol Party (11 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 4 minutes. Class C5 Carol Party (14 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 5 minutes. Class C6 Carol Party (18 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 6 minutes.

VOCAL CLASSES The ROSE SCUDAMORE CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes V1-V5. DE Cups will be given as follows: The most promising performance in classes V1-V3 and in Classes V4-V5. THE MORRISON CUP for the most outstanding performance in class V6 Vocal Recital. THE DE VOCAL REPERTOIRE CUP for the most outstanding performance in classes V7-V10. Please note that for all Vocal Classes the Own Choice selection should be a Classical Art Song of the type included in LISTS A & B of recognised Examination Boards such as ABRSM. An Art Song is defined as one that is composed as a single entity, inspired by good poetry. Unaccompanied Folk songs, Musical Theatre and “pop” style songs should not be entered in these classes. There are separate classes for folk songs and musical theatre.

Class V1 Vocal Solo (Grades 1&2) Entry £6.00 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class V2 Vocal Solo (Grades 3&4) Entry £6.00 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class V3 Vocal Solo (Grades 5&6) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class V4 Vocal Solo (Grades 7 & above) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class V5 Vocal Solo (Advanced) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

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Class V6 Vocal Recital (Open) Entry £12.00 Three own choice pieces. Time limit 15 minutes. Class V7 Vocal Repertoire (11 & under) Entry £7.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 6 minutes. Class V8 Vocal Repertoire (13 & under) Entry £8.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class V9 Vocal Repertoire (15 & under) Entry £8.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 8 minutes. Class V10 Vocal Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes.

VOCAL DUET CLASSES The MARY HUTCHINGS MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the most promising Vocal Duet performance in classes V12 & V13.

Class V12 Vocal Duet (11 & under) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time Limit 4 minutes. Class V13 Vocal Duet (18 & under) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES The GEORGE SANDERSON CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding Musical Theatre or Film Solo in classes M1-M9. The ST MARGARET’S CUP will be presented to the most promising performance in the Junior Classes (M1-M4), the WALKER CUP in the Senior Classes (M5-M9) and the STONE KING CUP in Duet classes (M10-M12). Any solo song from Musical Theatre or Film that is appropriate for, and in character with, the age of the performer. Performances may include some movement and minimal costume. Class M1 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (8 & under) Entry £5.50 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class M2 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 9) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class M3 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 10) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class M4 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 11) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class M5 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 12) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class M6 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 13) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes. Class M7 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 14) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes. Class M8 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 15) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes. Class M9 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (18&under) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes. Class M10 Musical Theatre or Film Duet (12&under) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes. Class M11 Musical Theatre or Film Duet (15&under) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes. Class M12 Musical Theatre or Film Duet (16&over) Entry £10.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.

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VERSE SPEAKING COPYRIGHT – SPEECH. The Devizes Eisteddfod has entered into an Agreement with the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society. This means that entrants do not have to seek copyright permission for any POETRY or PROSE items performed, to a time limit of ten minutes., except for PINTER and DYLAN THOMAS and a number of others, who do not allow their work to be performed. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure their chosen author allows their work to be performed in these circumstances. Gesture and movement are not permitted in the speaking of Lyrical Verse. The KATHLEEN BUDD MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes VS1-VS8. DE Cups will be given for the most promising performances in classes VS1-VS6 and in classes VS7-VS8. One poem from the choice in each class to be performed from memory. REFERENCE: Poems are taken from The Works chosen by Paul Cookson, 10th Anniversary Edition

Class VS1 Verse Speaking (Age 5) Entry £6.00 Spring Cleaning (Sue Cowling) As Tasty As A Picnic (Celia Warren) Class VS2 Verse Speaking (Age 6) Entry £6.00 We want to wear our wellies (Dave Ward) One for the Cluck of an Angry Hen (John Foster) Sounds (Irene Rawnsley) Class VS3 Verse Speaking (Age 7) Entry £6.00 Can’t be Bothered to Think of a Title (Ian McMillan) Sounds Like Magic (Celia Warren) Absent (Bernard Young) Class VS4 Verse Speaking (Age 8) Entry £6.00 Magic Cat (Peter Dixon) True Confessions (Irene Rawnsley) It’s Spring (John Foster) Class VS5 Verse Speaking (Age 9) Entry £6.00 Things I Have Been Doing Lately (Allan Ahlberg) Making the Countryside (June Crebbin) William the Conqueror Sends a Postcard Home (John Coldwell) Class VS6 Verse Speaking (Age 10) Entry £6.50 I’m Free (John Kitching) Give Yourself a Hug (Grace Nichols) Letter to an Unknown Father (John Kitching) Class VS7 Verse Speaking (Age 12) Entry £6.50 New School (Kevin McCann) There’s a Monster In The Garden (David Harmer) At the End of a School Day (Wes Magee) Class VS8 Verse Speaking (14 & under) Entry £6.50 Pencil Me In (Benjamin Zephaniah) Word Of A Lie (Jackie Kay) The Tyger (William Blake) Class VS9 Verse Speaking (18 & under) Entry £7.00 Own Choice - a copy of your poem must be given to the Adjudicator before your performance and it must be announced.

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DRAMA CLASSES The WHARF THEATRE CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes MO1- SM3. A DE Cup will be awarded to the most promising performances in the Monologue, Duologue and Mime classes. The printed books must be brought by the entrant and handed to the Adjudicator’s Secretary before performing. In Acting Classes, all extracts should be clearly marked. It is the responsibility of the entrant to make sure the chosen author allows performance of their work. Please make sure you check before entering, as you will be disqualified if you perform an unauthorised work.

The following classes are all own choice – entrants may select a scene from any published play provided the author allows performances of their works and all choices must be suitable for public performance. In Monologue and Duologue classes minimal hand props essential to the action may be used (e.g. fan, bag, handkerchief) but an excessive number will lead to marks being deducted. These are not allowed at all in the Mime classes.

Competitors will not be placed if the time limit is exceeded. Sound effects or music may accompany the acting offstage but equipment must be provided by the entrant and have an up to date PAT test.

Class MO1 Monologue (9 & under) Entry £5.50 Time limit 3.5 minutes. Class MO2 Monologue (11 & under) Entry £6.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class MO3 Monologue (14 & under) Entry £6.50 Time limit 5 minutes. Class MO4 Monologue (18 & under) Entry £7.00 Time limit 6 minutes. Class DU1 Duologue (9 & under) Entry £7.00 Time limit 3.5 minutes. Class DU2 Duologue (Age 10) Entry £7.50 Time limit 4 minutes. Class DU3 Duologue (Age 11) Entry £8.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class DU4 Duologue 14 & under) Entry £8.50 Time limit 5 minutes. Class DU5 Duologue (18 & under) Entry £9.00 Time limit 6 minutes. Class SM1 Solo Mime (11 & under) Entry £6.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class SM2 Solo Mime (14 & under) Entry £6.50 Time limit 5 minutes. Class SM3 Solo Mime (18 & under) Entry £7.00 Time limit 6 minutes.

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RULES FOR DANCE CLASSESPlease refer to Pages 11-12 for general information for competitors. Entrants are not permitted to communicate with the Adjudicator at any time.DANCE ENTRIES Entries are filed on a first come, first served basis until the classes have reached capacity or by the 6th October, whichever is sooner. In the event of the Eisteddfod being over-subscribed the Committee reserves the right to return any entry that cannot be accommodated. Any competitor withdrawing from the competition should notify the entry secretary before the commencement of the class. In the event of a large entry, the Committee reserves the right to sub-divide any class considered too large for realistic adjudication. To take part, competitors must not attend or have attended, full time dance tuition/school.SPECIAL NEEDS The Eisteddfod welcomes entries from performers who have special needs, but notification of the nature of any condition must be made to the Entry Manager when entries are submitted, in order that adequate provision may be made. To be most beneficial to performers, a full explanation of the condition would be appreciated together with documentary evidence, if appropriate. It is necessary for parents and teachers to be aware of their responsibilities in entering any performers with limited physical capabilities or special needs, bearing in mind the limitations imposed by the stage and surrounding environment.AGE LIMITS for classes relate to the competitor’s age on 17 November 2017. ARRIVAL Access to the changing areas will be allowed up to 60 minutes. before the beginning of classes.ACCOMPANIMENT All performers must provide a CD (no tapes or other recording device allowed) set ready to play with the track clearly marked. In addition they should be labelled with the class/number of the entrant and handed to the appropriate steward. The organisers cannot accept any responsibility for the incorrect playing of any CD except when due to equipment malfunction.STAGE The stage and stage wings are out of bounds to all except authorised personnel and those about to perform. Authorised persons are Eisteddfod personnel and one parent/teacher/carer if the child is 6 years or under or with special needs. Parents who refuse to obey this rule run the risk of their child being disqualified.PERFORMANCE ORDER Competitors should perform in the order given in the programme. Any competitors missing at this time are called at the end of the class. Any performer who has insufficient time to change their costume will also be called at the end of the class. No competitor may enter the same class more than once in their own age group for each solo section and twice for each technique in a duet or trio section. A minimum of five dancers constitutes a group. Solo dancers may not be substituted but in the unavoidable absence of a partner, one substitute will be allowed in a duet, two in a trio/quartet and three in a group. Organisers must be warned a minimum of two hours before a class.Performers must be ready to dance thirty minutes. prior to the advertised time. Any performer arriving late (excluding costume change) may run the risk of disqualification.ADJUDICATION All performers will receive an adjudication sheet and a certificate showing the class category of their performance. Class winners will also receive a DE Medal. Adjudication sheets and certificates may be collected from reception in the Lavington School Foyer immediately after the class. Unclaimed sheets/certificates not collected on the day may be obtained from the Entries Manager on receipt of an A4 stamped addressed envelope. Three months after the event sheets/certificates will be destroyed.SAFEGUARDING POLICY Please be aware of the safeguarding policy as detailed on page 4 of this syllabus. Signature on the entry form confirms that this policy has been read. When an entry is made by a child under 18 the entry form must be countersigned by a parent/guardian/responsible adult.

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DANCE CLASSESMedals will be awarded in each class for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Groups will be awarded a plaque and certificate for the whole group. Entries should be sent to Kathy Goodspeed - see page 3.Time Limits for Dance Classes are as follows:10 years & under 1.5 minutes. (song and dance 2 minutes.)11 years & over 2 minutes. (song and dance 2.5 minutes.)Duets/Trios/Quartets 2.5 minutes. (song and dance 3 minutes.)Groups (max 12) 4 minutes. (song and dance 4.5 minutes.)

For entry fees please see Dance Entry Form

CLASSICAL BALLET Class D1 - 5 years & under Class D2 - 6-8 years Class D3 - 9-11 years Class D4 - 12-13 years Class D5 - 14-15 years Class D6 - 15 years & over CHARACTER Class D7 - 5 years & under Class D8 - 6-8 years Class D9 - 9-11 years Class D10 - 12-13 years Class D11 - 14-15 years Class D12 -15 years & over TAP Class D13 - 5 years & under Class D14 - 6-8 years Class D15 - 9-11 years Class D16 - 12-13 years Class D17 - 14-15 years Class D18 -15 years & over MODERN Class D19 - 5 years & under Class D20 - 6-8 years Class D21 - 9-11 years Class D22 - 12-13 years Class D23 - 14-15 years Class D24 - 15 years & over LYRICAL Class D25 - 9-11 years Class D26 - 12-13 years Class D27 - 14-15 years Class D28 - 15 years & over SONG & DANCE Class D29 - 5 years & under Class D30 - 6-8 years

Class D31 - 9-11 years Class D32 - 12-13 years Class D33 - 14-15 years Class D34 - 15 years & over CABARET DUET Class D35 - 8 years & under Class D36 - 9-11 years Class D37 - 12-14 years Class D38 - 15 years & over CLASSICAL DUET Class D39 8 years & under Class D40 9-11 years Class D41 12-14 years Class D42 15 years & over CABARET TRIO/QUARTET Class D43 8 years & under Class D44 9-11 years Class D45 12-14 years Class D46 15 years & over CLASSICAL TRIO/QUARTET Class D47 8 years & under Class D48 9-11 years Class D49 12-14 years Class D50 15 years & over CLASSICAL GROUP Class D51 8 years & under Class D52 9-11 years Class D53 12-14 years Class D54 15 years & over CABARET GROUP Class D55 8 years & under Class D56 9-11 years Class D57 12-14 years Class D58 15 years & over

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PRE-ADJUDICATED CLASSES Entries should be sent to Helen Stonham - see page 3. To ease admin, schools may submit multiple entries on one form for the pre-adjudicated literary classes. All entries must be attached to the form and a separate list of entrants’ names and ages on 17 November 2017 included. Please make sure each entry is individually named. All work is to be submitted on A4 size paper and should be marked with the entrant’s name and the class number. Entries must be the original and unpublished work of the competitors and should not have been entered in a previous Eisteddfod. The Committee cannot guarantee that work submitted will be returned. Competitors are advised to keep a copy of their entries. Copyright of the work submitted will remain with the Eisteddfod Committee. Each entry will receive a written adjudication. The adjudicator will be looking for originality, imagination and lucidity; spelling, grammar and punctuation should also be accurate. Entries in these classes will be pre-adjudicated and certificates will be available on the days of the Eisteddfod. Award winners will be notified beforehand and invited to attend one of the Festival Concerts to receive their awards. Literary entries may be collected from Reception on the day of the Eisteddfod but some work will be retained for exhibition in the Foyer of the Town Hall on the day of the Festival Concert, 25 November 2017. Entries in the Literary Classes (except for Handwriting) may be typed but spell check should not be used as spelling will be marked. The WILLIAM SALMON CUP will be presented to the entrant with the best work in the Poetry Classes PO1-PO5. The YOUNG WRITERS’ CUP will be presented to the entrant with the best work in the Young Writers Classes L1-L5. Entrants in the following classes should choose one title and write a story or poem not exceeding the length stated.

YOUNG WRITERS Entrants in the following classes should choose one title and write a story not exceeding the length stated Class L1 Short Story (8 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 300 words. The Dog Ate My Homework or Own Choice Class L2 Short Story (10 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 450 words. I Can’t Believe I Didn't See That Coming! or Own Choice Class L3 Short Story (12 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 500 words. A Hidden Kindness or Own Choice Class L4 Short Story (15 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 750 words. Silent Moments or Own Choice Class L5 Short Story (18 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 1000 words. What I Would Tell My Younger Self or Own choice

POETRY Entrants in the following classes should choose one title and write an original poem not exceeding the lines stated. Class PO1 Poem (8 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 15 lines Change of Heart or Own Choice Class PO2 Poem (10 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 20 lines Road to Nowhere or Own Choice Class PO3 Poem (12 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 24 lines Invisible Magic or Own Choice

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Class PO4 Poem (14 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 24 line Damaged Goods or Own Choice Class PO5 Poem (18 & under) Entry £1.00 Not to exceed 30 lines. Something In The Mist or Own Choice

HANDWRITING CLASSES RULES FOR HANDWRITING CLASSES To ease admin, schools may submit multiple entries on one form for the pre-adjudicated literary classes. All entries must be attached to the form and a separate list of entrants’ names and ages on the 17th November 2017 included. Please make sure each entry is individually named. The age declaration statement must be signed on the Entry Form by the teacher/parent of the Entrant. Competitors may only submit one entry per class. A4 paper MUST be used in all classes and all paper is to be unlined. Any entries on lined paper will be disqualified. All entries should be marked with the entrant’s name and the class number. The Committee cannot guarantee the return of work submitted. Some work will be displayed at an exhibition of pre-adjudicated work in the Foyer of the Town Hall on the day of the Festival Concert, Saturday, 25 November 2017. Copyright of the work will remain with the Eisteddfod Committee. Entries may be in any style of writing, eg cursive, Marion Richardson, italic, etc. The adjudicator will be looking for the following: overall layout, texture of writing, clarity and neatness. Attention must be given to letter, word and line spacing, with emphasis on individual style and potential. Entries in these classes will be pre-adjudicated and certificates will be available on the days of the Eisteddfod. Award winners will be notified beforehand and invited to attend one of the Festival Concerts to receive their awards. Handwriting entries may be collected from Reception on the days of the Eisteddfod.

The DAVID DARK MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the entrant with the best work in classes H1-H7.

Class H1 Handwriting (6 & under) Entry £1.00 Own choice. Not less than 6 lines. Class H2 Handwriting (8 & under) Entry £1.00 Own choice. Not less than 10 lines. Class H3 Handwriting (10 & under) Entry £1.00 Own choice. Not less than 12 lines. Class H4 Handwriting (12 & under) Entry £1.00 Own choice. Not less than 15 lines. Class H6 Handwriting (14 & under) Entry £1.00 Own choice. Not less than 20 lines. Class H7 Handwriting (18 & under) Entry £1.00 Own choice. Not less than 25 lines.

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ART CLASSES RULES FOR ART CLASSES Entries are to be attached to the Entry Form with a paperclip (no staples please). The age of the entrant on 17th November 2017 must also be included. Each entry is to be clearly labelled with a brief description or category title. Unlabelled work cannot be judged. Competitors may only submit one entry per class. For Art classes A1-A6, entries are to be 2-dimensional and may use any medium; they are to be submitted on A4 size paper (classes A1-A3) and A4 or A3 size paper (classes A4-A6), either portrait or landscape. For classes A7-A12, entries are to be 3-dimensional and may be of any material, although they should occupy a maximum volume of 200mm x 200mm x 200mm. All entries should be clearly and securely labelled with the entrant’s name and the class number. The Eisteddfod Committee cannot guarantee the return of work submitted. Copyright of the work will remain with the Eisteddfod Committee. The winning entries will be on display in the Foyer of the Town Hall on the day of the Festival Concert, Saturday, 25 November 2017. Entrants are encouraged to use their own imagination for interpreting the set subject. All entries must have the entrant’s name on the back and, if possible, the child’s own title for their work. Entries in these classes will be pre-adjudicated and certificates will be available on the days of the Eisteddfod. Award winners will be notified beforehand and invited to attend one of the Festival Concerts to receive their awards. The MILLS CUP for Art will be awarded to the entrant with the best work in classes A1-A12. Individual class winners will be awarded a DE Medal. Entrants in the following classes should make a painting inspired by the title: ‘A PEACEFUL WORLD’ using A4 paper. Class A1 Art Work (5 & under) Class A2 Art Work (7 & under) Class A3 Art Work (9 & under) Class A4 Art Work (11 & under) Class A5 Art Work (13 & under) Class A6 Art Work (18 & under) Entry £1.00 Entrants in the following classes should make a 3-Dimensional object inspired by the title “A BEAUTIFUL MESS”. Class A7 3D Art Work(5 & under) Class A8 3D Art Work (7 & under) Class A9 3D Art Work (9 & under) Class A10 3D Art Work (11 & under) Class A11 3D Art Work (13 & under) Class A12 3D Art Work (17 & under) Entry £1.00

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES A DE Cup will be presented to the photography entrant with the best work in Classes PH1-PH3. Photographs can be colour or mono, any size and on the theme: Our Wonderful Planet. Class PH1 Photography (11 & under) Entry £1.00 Class PH2 Photography (14 & under) Entry £1.00 Class PH3 Photography (18 & under) Entry £1.00

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