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S O U T H E N D

MUSICAL FESTIVAL

2009 Registered under the Charities Act 1960 No. 283503

Affiliated to The British and International Federation of Festivals of which

Her Majesty the Queen is Patron

SYLLABUS

PUBLIC COMPETITIONS

FESTIVAL DATES AND VENUES

STRINGS – Saturday 14 – Tuesday 17 November at:

Crowstone Christian Centre, Kings Road, Westcliff-on-Sea

SPEECH & DRAMA – Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 November incl.


PIANOFORTE – Friday 20 – Sunday 22 November incl.

The Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea

WOODWIND & BRASS – Sunday 22 – Tuesday 24 November incl.


SINGING – Wednesday 25 – Saturday 28 November incl.


FESTIVAL PRIZE WINNERS’ CONCERT SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER


CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES: SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2009

NO LATE ENTRIES ARE ACCEPTED

All communications other than Entry Forms to:

The Hon. Secretary, 35 Preston Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7ND

Tel: 01702 341195 e-mail: [email protected]

Hard copy Syllabus available from outlets listed on page 11; price: £1.50

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ADVERTISERS in the 2009 Syllabus

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the advertisers in this year’s

syllabus – full details can be found in the hard copy version available from any of the

outlets listed on page 11, or by application to the Secretary on 01702-341195.

- The Piano Pavilion (01702-474771) www.pianopavilion.com

- James Dace & Son Ltd (01245-262841; 01245-352133) www.JamesDace.co.uk

- The Cambridge Press (01702-292127)

- Allegro Music (01702-348476) www.allegromusicacademy.co.uk

- Alfred Publishing Co. (UK) Ltd (01279-828960) www.PremierPianoCourse.com

- ABC Music / Music in Essex (01268-755005) www.MusicInEssex.info

- Web-Wright Online Business Consultancy (01268 565033) www.web-wright.net

- The Southend Music School (01702-602419) [email protected]

- Pastiche (01702-582481)

- Southend Sports Trophies (01702-616046)

http://www.pianopavilion.com/

http://www.jamesdace.co.uk/

http://www.allegromusicacademy.co.uk/

http://www.premierpianocourse.com/

http://www.musicinessex.info/

http://www.web-wright.net/

mailto:[email protected]

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INDEX

PAGES

2 Index

3 Committee

4 Selection Committees

5 Friends of the Festival

6 - 7 Friends of the Festival Subscription Form / Gift Aid Declaration Form

8 - 9 Preface

10 Money Prizes

11 Miscellaneous

12 – 13 Adjudicators

14 Special Notices (incl. Festival policy on cameras and video/audio recorders)

15 General Conditions for Competition

16 – 24 Singing

25 – 32 Pianoforte

33 – 39 Woodwind & Brass

40 – 44 Strings

45 – 46 Duets, Ensembles, Bands, Orchestras

47 – 55 Speech & Drama

56 - 57 From our Archives - we recall winners from 20 years ago

58 – 59 Cups, Shields and Trophies

60 Child Protection Policy (it is important that all parents / guardians / carers / teachers read this policy)

__________________________

Daily Sessions: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Piano); 9:45 am – 12:45 pm (other sections)

2:30 pm – 5:30 pm; 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (all sections)

(unless otherwise stated in the Programme).

Class Times: All competitors receive an Attendance Slip, telling them when to arrive for

their class; approximate class start times are also printed in the Programme.

The Festival reserves the right to start classes up to 10 minutes earlier than

published as long as all competitors are present and in agreement.

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ENTRY FORMS MAY BE PRINTED FROM A SEPARATE PDF FILE; PLEASE DETACH

THE CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE

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SOUTHEND-ON-SEA MUSICAL FESTIVAL

(Registered Charity No. 283503)

Affiliated to The British and International Federation of Festivals of which

Her Majesty the Queen is Patron

PRESIDENT: Sir Teddy Taylor, MA

VICE-PRESIDENT: Mr Howard Briggs

FESTIVAL OFFICERS

CHAIRMAN: Mrs Sally Browne

VICE-CHAIRMAN: Mrs Sheila Kelleway

HON. GENERAL SECRETARY: Mrs Annette Forkin 35 Preston Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7ND

Tel: 01702-341195 e-mail [email protected]

HON. TREASURER: Mr Harry Worsfold 37 Thurston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UJ

Tel: 01702-304784

ENTRIES SECRETARY: Mrs Sally Browne Grosvenor House,

105 Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8JJ

Tel: 01702 480680

SECTION SECRETARIES:

Singing: Mrs Sue Greengrass (Tel: 01702 219860)

Piano: Mrs Eileen Hamilton (Tel: 01702 523902)

Woodwind/Brass: Mrs Sheila Kelleway (Tel: 01702 715714)

Strings: Mr Jena Pang (Tel: 01702 580000)

Speech & Drama: Mrs Tina Davis (Tel: 01702 716139)

Sponsorship Mrs Eve Garwood

37 Willingale Way, Thorpe Bay, Tel: 01702-588545

Advertising: Mrs Penny Kidgell 17 Fermoy Road, Thorpe Bay, SS1 3HA Tel: 01702 588976

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The Festival Officers

The Convenors of Test Piece Selection Committees

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

RECORDING TEAM: Mrs Doris Smith (01702-556350)

Mrs Pat Porter (01702-559156)

CHIEF STEWARD DUTIES: Mrs Jan Jobson (01702 546342)

FESTIVAL AWARDS: Mr Richard Medcalf (01702-585261)

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL

EXAMINER TO THE FESTIVAL: Mr Roger Calton, FCIB

OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS

Singing and Woodwind: Mr Paul McDowell (01702-474255)

Strings: Mrs Isobel Kennedy (01702-230578)

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TEST PIECE SELECTION COMMITTEES

SINGING

CONVENOR: Elizabeth Elliott BMus (Hons)

Mrs Janice Baker Mrs M Cozens LRAM

Mrs Phyllis Compton LLCM Mrs C Roberts LRAM

PIANOFORTE

CONVENOR: Mrs Margaret Rowan ALCM LRAM

Miss Jane Compton GLCM(Hons) LLCM LRAM Mr Jena Pang MA, BA Mus (OXON), PGDL

Mrs Eve Garwood ALCM Mrs D Rowland ARCM

Mrs Eileen Hamilton LGSM

WOODWIND (RECORDERS) and BRASS

CONVENOR: Mrs Gill Thorn ARCM ABSM GBSM

Elizabeth Elliott BMus (Hons) Mrs T Florish B.Mus. LTCL

Miss A F Ellis FTCL AGSM Mrs Jan Walker

STRINGS

CONVENOR: Mrs Isobel Kennedy GRSM LRAM

Miss Louise Coleman Mr Jerry Mayes

Mr M Gadd A.Mus. LCM ABCA (TD) LBCA (Hons)

Mrs Sally Goodfellow Mr Jena Pang MA, BA Mus (OXON), PGDL

Mr Frank W Henry ARCM

SPEECH and DRAMA

CONVENOR: Mrs Louise Manders LLAM ALAM (Acting)

Mr Richard Foster BA Hons (Open) Katie Pink, BA (Hons) Dip Mus (Open) Josephine Parsad

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SOUTHEND-ON-SEA MUSICAL FESTIVAL

Honorary Members

Miss Natalie Freedman Mrs Denise Raynsford

Miss Dorothy Havis, LRAM Miss Peggy Taffs, LRAM

Mrs Pat Jacobson Miss Grace Wedderburn

SUBSCRIBING FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

Mr & Mrs P Abbott Mr & Mrs G Jeremaes

Miss Natrah Akib Mrs Janice Jobson

Mrs B Ayshford, ATCL Mrs Sheila and Miss Sarah Kelleway

Mr & Mrs D Barnes Mr & Mrs T Kennedy

Mr T W Birdseye, JP Mr & Mrs J Kidgell

Mrs J M Bishop-Laggett, ARCM Mrs Pat Laight

Mrs J E Bransgrove Mrs J Lawrence

Miss Vivian Brown Mrs N Lazell BMus PGCA & Mr G Lazell BA QTS

Mr & Mrs K Browne Mrs Pattie Littman

Mr & Mrs A J Bruce Mrs D Machon

Mrs B Brudenell Mr & Mrs C A Mallet

Mr V & Mrs S Chan Mr & Mrs H Marsh

Mr & Mrs S Chaplin Mr K W & Mrs A Mayhew

Mrs J A Clarke Dr Margaret J Muddiman

Mr D E Collard BA PGCE Mr & Mrs C A O‟Mahony

Mrs P Compton, LLCM Mr Andrew Palmer

Mrs Jane Cotton LRAM & Mr R A M Cotton Mr I D and Mrs Z Palmer

Mrs E and Miss P Cox Mrs Amy & Mr Jena Pang

Mr Malcolm & Mrs Margaret Cozens, LRAM Mr P J Parsons

Mrs V Cunningham Mr & Mrs T R Peckham

Mrs J Curtis Mrs P M Porter

Mrs Tina Davis Mrs Mandy Price

Mrs T Davis, Cert., CIB Mrs D Quintaba, ALCM ARCM

Mrs J Digby Mrs J Rawlins

Mr J & Mrs D Desborough Mr & Mrs D Reader

Mrs P Dunmore Miss C Redfarn, MA B.Mus (Hons)

Elizabeth Elliott, BMus (Hons) Mrs Olive Redfarn, ARCM

Mrs M J Ellis Mrs Jean Restorick

Mr P Elman and Miss A F Ellis, FTCL AGSM Mrs C Rivett

Mr & Mrs R T Everitt Mrs C Roberts, LRAM

Mrs B Fordham Mr & Mrs John Robertson

Mrs Annette Forkin Mr & Mrs M Rowan

Mr Martin Gadd Mrs D J Rowland, ARCM

Mrs E F Garwood Mr Ian Rowland

Mrs P Gollin Mrs G Shove

Mrs S Greengrass Mr J & Mrs E J Sinclair

Mr & Mrs G Gundy Ms Sandra and Miss Aimée Singer

Mrs Eileen Hamilton, LGSM Miss Joanna Smith BMus. (Hons) ALCM

Mr & Mrs J Henderson-Williams Mrs Tina Stockwell

Mrs A Herrtage Mrs B Sullivan

Mrs R Hickey Mrs J Tansley

Francesca Hickling ALAM(ACT) ALAM(REC) Mr Walter Tee

Mr & Mrs J Hickling Miss B L Ventris

Mr D J Hobday Mr & Mrs G L Ventris

Miss Joyce Hobday Mr J & Mrs V Webber

Mr P R Hopkin Mr & Mrs H Whittaker

Mrs M Houldsworth, FTCL GBSM LRAM ARCM Mrs P Williams

Mr & Mrs G Howsden Mr & Mrs H Worsfold

Mr & Mrs D Hucklesby Miss J E Yates

By becoming a Friend, for a minimum annual subscription of £8 for an individual or £10 for two

members of a family, you will be entitled to a free copy of the Syllabus, together with a Season Ticket

valid for the entire November Festival. You will also be entitled to attend the AGM, held in April. Your

financial support as a Friend of the Festival will help us to provide the necessary facilities to encourage

the pursuit of excellence in the Musical and Dramatic Arts; your presence as an interested audience will

give encouragement to the performers. If you would like to support the Festival as a Friend, please

complete and return the form on the next page.

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SOUTHEND-ON-SEA MUSICAL FESTIVAL Registered Charity Number 283503

Thank you for deciding to become a Friend of the Southend-on-Sea Musical Festival! This

entitles you to a free copy of the Syllabus, and a Season Ticket for the entire Festival;

you are also entitled to attend the AGM, held in April.

The (minimum) subscription is £8 for an individual, or £10 for two members of a family.

Your financial support is very much appreciated and we would be delighted to see you at

the Festival itself.

Please complete the form below and send it, together with your cheque, to:

Mr Harry Worsfold

Hon. Treasurer

Southend-on-Sea Musical Festival

37 Thurston Avenue

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 4UJ

(Tel. 01702-304784)

__________________________________________________________________

I/We would like to subscribe to Friends of the Festival; my/our cheque for £ ______

(made payable to Southend-on-Sea Musical Festival) is enclosed.

Name(s) __________________________________________________________________

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Please note – there is a Standing Order facility available for payment of subscriptions. If

you would like details, please tick this box:

NOW PLEASE TURN TO THE GIFT AID DECLARATION FORM OVERLEAF

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SOUTHEND-ON-SEA MUSICAL FESTIVAL Registered Charity Number 283503

The Gift Aid Scheme allows us, as a registered charity, to reclaim tax on all

qualifying donations made by UK taxpayers. This could increase your donations by

almost a third, at no extra cost to you – needless to say, this would provide a much-

welcome boost to Festival funds! Please read the notes below, then complete and

return the form if appropriate. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED A GIFT

AID DECLARATION FORM FOR THIS CHARITY, THERE IS NO NEED TO

COMPLETE A FURTHER ONE!

NOTES:

1. You can cancel this declaration at any time by notifying the charity.

2. You must pay an amount of income and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax

that the charity reclaims on your donations in the tax year.

3. If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your

income and/or capital gains at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims, you

can cancel your declaration (see note 1).

4. If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for gift aid tax relief, ask the

charity, or ask your local tax office for leaflet IR 113 – Gift Aid.

5. Please notify the charity if you change your name or address.

Title ______ Forenames ______________________ Surname ________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________ Post Code ___________

I WANT SOUTHEND-ON-SEA MUSICAL FESTIVAL TO TREAT ALL DONATIONS I

MAKE, FROM THE DATE OF THIS DECLARATION UNTIL I NOTIFY YOU

OTHERWISE, AS GIFT AID DONATIONS.

SIGNATURE ______________________________ DATE ___________________

THANK YOU – PLEASE RETURN YOUR FORM TO: Mr Harry Worsfold, 37 Thurston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4UJ

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PREFACE

The Year 2009 – hard times, but no increase in Festival fees! . . .

In the current financial climate, many organisations – including charities – are facing the prospect of a

few difficult years. You will be encouraged to know that our Festival is relatively well-placed to weather

the storm, in that we have in recent years been able to meet our overheads, and – thanks to the generosity

of our Friends, Sponsors, Advertisers and other donors – have managed to put aside small amounts for a

rainy day. However, we still have to find at least £1,000 per day in order to continue running the Festival

and this figure is unlikely to decrease! We are extremely grateful, therefore, to be in receipt of a very

generous bequest from the estate of the late William Bishop – following a Committee decision, prompt

investment action by our Treasurer has secured a relatively high return on this money for 12 months. We

have therefore been able to avoid yet another increase in entry/admission fees this year, and have even

reduced the admission charges, which will be as follows:

- Admission per session: £1.00 (as last year)

- All-day admission: £1.50 (new - covers all sessions in a day – usually three)

- Season ticket: £5.00 (reduced from £8 last year – covers entire Festival).

At this point, it is worth drawing your attention to the fact that, if you are a Friend of the Festival (annual

fee £8 for an individual or £10 for two members of a family), you will receive a voucher entitling you to a

free copy of the Syllabus and a free Season Ticket. Please see the Application Form in this Syllabus or

contact our Treasurer, Harry Worsfold, on 01702-304784 if you would like to join.

Welcome . . .

This year, we are delighted to welcome Jena Pang as Section Secretary for Strings. Jena will be known

to many of you as a highly-regarded Strings and Piano teacher – but has also in the past been a very

successful competitor! He therefore brings a wealth of experience to our Committee and we are very

pleased that he has agreed to join us.

Last year’s Festival . . . The November 2008 Festival ran from Saturday 15

th – Saturday 29

th inclusive, with our Prize Winners‟

Concert on Sunday 30th. Our grateful thanks go to all those who helped to make it yet another successful

and enjoyable event, with good entry and attendance figures and the very high standards of performance

that we have come to expect. There were many highlights during the Festival fortnight - we again hosted

the Freda Parry Scholarship Award Competition (at Crowstone Christian Centre on Saturday 29th); the

winner was Tiffany Redman, to whom we offer our congratulations and every good wish for the future;

our Prize Winners‟ Concert was a great success, and those of you who attended will have enjoyed many

wonderful performances, including a memorable rendition of “Miss Hooligan‟s Christmas Cake” given

by one of our most stalwart supporters, Walter Tee!

Special thanks . . . As I have already mentioned, we are so grateful to our Festival Sponsors – who either support individual

classes or contribute on a more general basis towards our running costs. We should acknowledge in

particular Alfred Music for continued sponsorship of the Piano section; ABC Music, who enable us to

publish our Syllabus and results on-line at www.MusicInEssex.info; KeyMed for our stocks of

certificates and stickers; Peter Parsons for his help in meeting the costs of medals; Allegro Music for the

prize vouchers they are donating to several classes in the music sections; and the Piano Pavilion for their

continued sponsorship of the Senior Recital prize.

The November 2009 Festival - 14th

to 28th

. . . This year‟s Festival will take place at our two regular venues - the Council Chambers for Piano and

Crowstone Christian Centre for the other sections. The dates for the individual sections are on the

cover of this publication. Our PRIZE-WINNERS’ CONCERT at Crowstone Christian Centre, will

be on Sunday 29th

November from 2:30 – 5:00pm. We will not be hosting the Freda Parry

Scholarship Award Competition this year. The scope of the competition has been extended, to cover

the whole of the County of Essex. It is unlikely that our Festival would have sufficient time available to

accommodate the hoped-for increase in entries, so the competition will be run as a separate event, which

will take place at Westcliff United Reformed Church (Kings Road) on Saturday 12th

September

2009, starting at 6.30pm.

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New and changed classes this year . . .

Singing:

A new Operetta and Light Opera class has been introduced in the adult Singing section (please note

that Gilbert & Sullivan solos should be sung in this new class, rather than in the Show Songs class). The

Boys‟ Solo (set piece) 13 – 17 years class has been omitted (due to the unpredictability of boys‟ voices in

this wide age range), but be assured that there are still plenty of classes for boys to enter.

Piano:

Two new Impressionist Solo classes have been introduced; there is now a set piece for the Junior

Classic class; the Duet classes have returned to the 4-class format used in previous years (Grade 1/

Grades 2 – 4 / Grades 5-6 / Grade 7 and above); and new Scale Playing classes have been included.

Strings:

Following last year‟s experiment in making the Sight Reading classes non-competitive, it has been

decided to return to a competitive format.

Speech & Drama:

Two new classes have been introduced for Pre-School children – in other words, those who are not yet

attending “Big School”! One class will be for Dance Drama / Mime to Music and the other for Choral

Speaking. Of course, teachers will be allowed to assist the children during the performances.

New awards . . .

We are very grateful to those who have donated new awards to the Festival. Following an appeal at last

year‟s event, a trophy has been given by Mrs Gilbey and Mrs Pollitt for Choral Speaking (10 years and

under, 3-15 voices); our Printers, The Cambridge Press, have given a trophy, which has been assigned

to one of the new Impressionist classes in the Piano Section; Mrs Pearl Bailey has given a trophy in

memory of her son, James Frost, which will be awarded for a young Group Mime to Music/Sound class

in Speech & Drama; and a new Joy Family trophy for Concert Ensemble has been donated by Mr & Mrs

Gibbs.

And finally . . .

We will be supporting a new initiative – “Believe Festivals” – launched by a partnership between the

Federation of Festivals and Barnardo‟s, which is designed to raise the profile of the country‟s talented

young performers, raise public awareness of both Federation Festivals and Barnardo‟s, and assist

Barnardo‟s in raising essential funds for their invaluable work. The first pilot regional festivals (covering

the North East, South West, Scotland, Northern Ireland and London/South East) will be held from May to

September 2010. Entries are invited from group performers (usually involving five or more members),

who are awarded a mark of 84 or above by a Federation Adjudicator.

More details of the above initiative will be available at our Festival in November, to which we are looking

forward very much. Do come along and join us – if not as a performer, then as a teacher, supporter,

interested spectator – or as a helper (we are always on the look-out for new faces – do give me a call on

01702-341195 if interested).

With all good wishes for a very happy summer – see you in deepest November!

Annette Forkin

(Honorary General Secretary)

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MONEY PRIZES

SINGING The Doreen Bowyer Children‟s Choirs Prize £20 Class 6-9

The Dorothy Havis Prize £20 Class 15

The Dorothy West Memorial Prize £20 Class 21

The Emma Elizabeth Curtis Memorial Prize £20 Class 24

The Ivy Wright Memorial Prize £50 Class 25

The John Hamilton Memorial Prize £10 Class 27

The Louise and Don Collard Prize £20 Class 50

The Peter Bayliss Award £10 Class 53

The Florence Roaf Prize £10 Class 54

The Doreen Bowyer Song Recital Prize £20 Class 59

The Vera Harding Memorial Prize £10 Class 66

PIANOFORTE Piano Pavilion Cash Prize £50 Class 101

Annual Cash Prize £20 Class 103


The Benney Memorial Prize £5 Class 113

The Olive Redfarn Prize £10 Class 115

The Vera Harding Memorial Prize £10 Class 121

The Muriel Muddiman Prize £20 Class 129

The Mrs P Gollin Prize £5 Class 130

The R L Richardson Memorial Prize £25 Class 142

The Eileen Neath Prize £20 Class 160

The Morton-Maskell Prize £9 Class 182

STRINGS and Jena Pang £25 Class 300; £10 Class 307

ENSEMBLES The Joyce & Bobby Birn Memorial Prize £25 Class 301

Southend-on-Sea Chamber Music Club £15 Class 406


SPEECH & Annual Cash Prize £20 Class 500

DRAMA Annual Cash Prize £15 Class 501


The Dickens Fellowship Prize £20 Class 578

The “U3A” Prize £10 Class 582

The Beryl Scholfield Memorial Prizes £20/£30 Classes 564/565

The Prayer Book Society Prizes £10 Class 593/594

WOODWIND The Ivy Morton-Maskell Prize £5 Class 202

& BRASS The Doreen Bowyer Recorder Prize £20 Class 205/206



The thanks of Southend Musical Festival Association are extended to all who kindly contribute to the

prize fund. Our thanks go also this year to Allegro Music, who have most generously donated vouchers

(to a total value of £200) to be awarded to the winners of selected classes in the Piano, Strings and

Woodwind/Brass sections (please refer to these sections in the Syllabus for details).

RETURN OF CUPS

Will last year‟s winners please return cups and trophies, by the end of September, to:

Mr Clive Rogers, Southend Sports Trophies, 536 Sutton Road, Southend (01702-616046)

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OBJECTS OF THE FESTIVAL

When our Festival was founded in 1911, the first Syllabus set out the Objects of the Festival, which are

repeated below. These timeless sentiments have been, and continue to be, honoured during the Festival's

long and happy life:

1. To encourage the study, performance and appreciation of good music by

holding Annual Public Competitions.

2. To afford the Competitors the opportunity of having their qualifications

tested by eminent musicians.

FESTIVAL HELPERS AND STEWARDS

To ensure the smooth running of the Festival, the services of at least six stewards are necessary at each of

the three-hour sessions on each day; we also need helpers to provide refreshments during these sessions.

There are several other positions which need to be covered, not all of which require you to be present at

the Festival itself. We would welcome any offer of help, however much time you have to spare. The

work is rewarding and the company is congenial!

The Honorary Secretary, Annette Forkin (01702-341195), would be only too pleased to chat to you about

ways in which you may able to help.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Copies of the Syllabus and Entry Forms are available from the following outlets, and the Committee

wishes to acknowledge this service with sincere thanks:

ABC Music, Roseberry Walk, Benfleet

Allegro Music, 252/254 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea

James Dace & Son, 22 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford

The Book Inn, 49 Broadway West, Leigh-on-Sea

Pastiche, The Broadway, Thorpe Bay

SPONSORSHIP

A form has been inserted into this Syllabus to enable you to sponsor a class of your choice in this year‟s

Festival. Your financial support in this particularly interesting way will be acknowledged in the

Programme and, if you wish to, we would be delighted to welcome you at the Festival to present the

prizes for your chosen class.

ADVERTISING IN THE NOVEMBER PROGRAMME

Advertising in the November Programme is a very good proposition for businesses wishing to publicise

their services to 700-800 households in the pre-Christmas sales period, and our rates for full, half, and

inner/outer cover pages are very reasonable. Penny Kidgell is responsible for advertising space in the

Programme and she would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in placing an advertisement

– please contact her at:

17 Fermoy Road

Thorpe Bay

Essex

SS1 3HA

(Tel. 01702-588976)

Please note that a prepared A4-size hard copy

should be with us by the end of September in

order to guarantee inclusion in the November

publication.

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ADJUDICATORS

SINGING – Christopher Field, JP, MA, ARAM, LRAM, ARCM

Christopher Field has enjoyed a varied musical career. As a boy, he sang at the Coronation of HM Queen

Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey and played double bass in the London Schools Symphony Orchestra.

He was a Choral Exhibitioner at Trinity College, Cambridge and a scholar of the Royal Academy of

Music, and later won an Arts Council of Great Britain scholarship for postgraduate studies with Frederick

Husler in Switzerland.

After becoming established as a baritone soloist, he joined the music staff of Dulwich College, retiring as

Deputy Master in 2000. Throughout that time he continued to sing, conduct choirs, play the double bass

and compose. Several of his teaching works have appeared in the singing and double bass graded

examination syllabuses of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Trinity Guildhall.

Christopher Field is an experienced adjudicator member of the British and International Federation of

Festivals and an Associated Board diploma examiner; he conducts the City of London Chamber Choir,

teaches singing and double bass, runs choral workshops and give singing masterclasses. From 1985 to

2005 he was a member of the Council of the Royal School of Church Music. He was appointed an

Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in 1993.

PIANOFORTE – Anthony Williams, M.Mus, Dip.RAM, GRSM, LRAM

Anthony was born in Rochford, Essex, moved to Leigh-on-Sea and spent much of his youth (when not

practising) climbing over the cockle shells in Leigh Old Town. Anthony then moved to Rugby at the age

of 12 and studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Alexander Kelly. Following success in several

international competitions, he has gone on to give recitals, broadcasts and concerto appearances around

the world. He is also an experienced accompanist, performing with soloists such as Peter Cropper and

Ann Murray.

As a piano teacher, Anthony has established an international reputation, his pupils achieving notable

competition success (including a concerto finalist in the BBC Young Musician) and many going on to

become professional musicians. Having taught at the Royal Academy of Music and Reading University,

Anthony is now based full-time at Radley College as Head of Keyboard and Instrumental Studies,

combining this with a busy freelance career. He has written numerous articles and books on piano

teaching and regularly presents lecture-recitals and seminars on repertoire and the art of teaching, most

recently on piano performance and repertoire to teachers and students throughout the UK (including the

RCM), SE Asia and China.

Anthony is an Associated Board Examiner (both jazz and classical), Trainer and Senior Moderator, a

Piano Mentor on the CT ABRSM course and a former course tutor on the Mtpp (Reading) course. He is

an experienced and busy adjudicator and President of Chipping Norton Music Festival.

WOODWIND AND BRASS – Deborah Brittain, ARCM

For as long as she can remember, music has been a very important part of Deborah Brittain‟s life. She

started playing the piano at the age of five and became a Junior Exhibitioner at the Royal College of

Music at the age of 11, before becoming a full time student in 1961, studying piano with David Parkhouse

and clarinet with Thea King, having been awarded a Major County Award.

On leaving, she joined the BBC, but on marrying and starting a family, embarked on a very rewarding

teaching career. She became an Associated Board Examiner in 1982, examining extensively in the UK

and overseas. She is also a mentor for the CT ABRSM Professional Development Course.

In the past few years, she has resumed performing in and around Oxford as well as being asked to

adjudicate at Music Festivals, becoming a member of the British Federation of Music Festivals.

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STRINGS – Viviane Ronchetti, B.Mus, GRSM, ARMCM

Viviane Ronchetti won a Junior Exhibition to the Royal Manchester College of Music to study the violin

with the international concert artiste, Endre Wolf, at the age of 13. She became a member of the National

Youth Orchestra of Great Britain a year later and ultimately, the NYO‟s sub-leader. In 1966, Viviane was

awarded a place to study music at Manchester University and the Royal Manchester College of Music

concurrently. She was a pupil of Professor Alexandre Mouskovsky at the RMCM and graduated with

Bachelor of Music Degree with special Honours awarded in Performance; GRSM and ARMCM with

Distinction.

After graduating, Viviane studied with Manoug Parikian and started on a career combining teaching with

free-lancing with the major London chamber orchestras. She took part in concerts with the English

Chamber Orchestra at the Aldeburgh Festival as well as televised performances by ECO of “Falstaff” and

operas by Benjamin Britten.

She was selected to be a founder member of the violin teaching staff at the ILEA Centre for Young

Musicians at Pimlico School, and from 1986 to 1991, she was a member of the Park Lane Sextet playing

chamber concerts on the South Bank, at the Wigmore Hall and on BBC Radio 3.

Viviane has held Head of Strings posts at Harrow School and Queenswood School and has been a

professor of violin at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama Junior department for five years from

2003 to 2008.

She is Director of the National Youth Strings Academy – founded in 1995 to promote the string orchestra

repertoire and to develop the ensemble-playing skills of talented young string-players aged 9 to 21.

As a specialist Strings adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals, she travels

extensively in the UK and was invited to Hong Kong in 2007 to adjudicate at the Hong Kong Schools‟

Music Association Festival.

SPEECH AND DRAMA – Philip John Thrupp,

LGSM, LLAM (Hons), NDD, Cert.GSMD, Hon.FIEMS, FRSA, FSTSD

Philip Thrupp trained at Exeter College of Art and the Hartly Hodder Studio and has taught speech and

drama to pupils of all ages and public speaking to adults. He has been Tutor of Voice and Speech at

Wesley College, Bristol and regularly adjudicates at festivals in the British Isles, Ireland, the Channel

Islands, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.

In 1995 he was appointed International Examinations Co-ordinator for the London Academy of Dramatic

Art and worked extensively on the development of overseas centres. In the last five years his work has

taken him to Sri Lanka, Los Angeles, Zimbabwe, Spain, Kenya, Singapore, Cape Town, New York, The

Netherlands and Australia, where he has examined and presented workshops.

In Bristol, he was an adjudicator for the Regional competitions of the English Speaking Union and a

judge for The Rose Bowl Awards for Amateur Drama, a competition involving the whole of the West

Country.

Philip was one of the team of adjudicators chosen for the British and International Federation‟s Festival

of Festivals at Warwick and was invited to become the patron of IEMS, the largest speech and drama

institute in Asia. Philip is pleased to be examining for Trinity Guildhall and in the last four years has

examined in Sydney, Melbourne, Baltimore, Johannesburg, India and Canada. He has recently been

awarded a Fellowship of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

1. Federation marking guidelines

Please note that Federation Adjudicators working at our Festival will allocate marks using the following

guidelines:

90+ An exceptional performance, both technically and artistically

87 – 89 An excellent performance technically and artistically

84 – 86 A convincing performance technically and artistically

81 – 83 A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability

78 – 80 A performance showing development of technique and/or communication

75 – 77 A performance limited in its communication.

Awards will continue to be made according to the Southend Musical Festival scheme (please refer to

General Conditions for Competition in this Syllabus). Any performer wishing to know more about the

British & International Federation of Festivals and its recommended guidelines for Federation

Adjudicators should contact:

Festivals House, 198 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6UD www.federationoffestivals.org.uk

2. Child Protection Policy

Guided by the British & International Federation of Festivals, the Festival has implemented an updated

Child Protection Policy in accordance with the principles set out in the Protection of Children Act and the

Children & Vulnerable Groups Act. The CPP is printed at the end of this Syllabus.

It is of the utmost importance that the parents / guardians / carers and teachers of competitors under the

age of 18 (or vulnerable adult competitors of any age) make themselves aware of our CPP and their part

in its implementation. It is also particularly important that, where parents / guardians/ carers are not

personally attending with their children, they should be satisfied that they will be accompanied to the

Festival and adequately supervised by responsible adults acting on their behalf.

3. Festival Policy on the use of Cameras and Video/Audio Recording Equipment

Please note that we do NOT allow cameras, video recorders or audio recorders in the Performance Hall;

the presence of such equipment would make it impossible for the Festival to guarantee adherence to the

following rulings:

(i) Child Protection: the permission of the parent or guardian of every child under 18, or vulnerable

adult of any age, must be obtained if a photograph or recording is made of that child/vulnerable

adult;

(ii) Copyright: every person recording would have to have an appropriate current licence from the

Mechanical Copyright Protection Society – this licence would have to be checked by the Festival

on the day; every person recording must have the permission of the owner of the venue and of

ALL performers; adjudicators‟ words are copyright and written permission must be obtained

before they can be reproduced; the Festival is always responsible for upholding copyright and

would therefore be ultimately liable for any breach.

In addition to the above, the use of cameras and/or recording equipment can be disruptive and off-putting

for the competitors, to the detriment of their performance – a significant amount of hard work will have

gone into their preparation for this performance and it is only fair to them that we do everything to ensure

that we provide the best possible platform for them on the day.

4. Time Limits

Competitors are reminded that spoken introductions count towards their use of the time limit.

5. Adjudicator Copies of Own Choice Pieces

Competitors are reminded of the importance of providing a copy of their own choice piece(s) for the

Adjudicator. The copy(ies) should be brought to the Festival and handed in at the appropriate time (with

the exception of own composition pieces, which should be submitted in advance, according to the

instructions in the Syllabus). Failure to provide an Adjudicator’s copy may result in a loss of marks;

there are no photocopying facilities at the Festival itself.

http://www.federationoffestivals.org.uk/

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1. The Competitions are intended for amateurs except where marked “A or P”. Conductors and accompanists may, of course, be professional musicians.

2. No competitor may enter a class to be judged by an adjudicator from whom he or she has received private tuition in the previous twelve months.

3. Competitors in Piano, Woodwind/Brass and Strings classes may not enter more than seven solo classes (excluding accompanist and original composition classes) on the same instrument.

4. OWN CHOICE titles, composers, authors and publishers etc. must be given on the entry form. Competitors failing to give this information, or offering a different piece on the day, will be adjudicated, but not marked. A copy of own choice must be provided for the adjudicator at the time of the performance – failure to do so may result in a loss of marks. Competitors may not perform the same piece in more than one class.

5. The use of RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENTS is NOT PERMITTED in music sections. 6. SCRIPTS of dramatic excerpts to be used in Acting Classes 500-502, all Duologues and all

Dramatic Scenes must be sent with the entry form. 7. TIME LIMITS MUST BE STRICTLY OBSERVED TO AVOID LOSING MARKS; competitors are

reminded that spoken introductions count towards their use of the time limit. 8. The Committee reserves the right to amalgamate classes at its discretion. 9. At the end of each class, ALL TROPHIES, PRIZES AND MEDALS will be awarded and all

Certificates and Criticism Sheets will be distributed. ** Please note that trophies, prizes and medals will only be awarded if the first place winner achieves an honours mark of 85 or above.

Trophy, Prize and Gold Medal for 1st place 85+ marks

Silver Medal for 2nd

place (in classes of 8 entries or more) ** see above Bronze Medal for 3

rd place (in classes of 12 entries or more) ** note

Honours Certificates 85+ marks Merit Certificates 75-84 marks Certificates Less than 75 marks

10. ENTRY FEES (Please note: We regret that we are not in a position to refund Entry Fees) Solo Entrants 15 years & under: £4.00 Solo Entrants 16 years & over: £5.00 Duets (any age): £6.00 Trios (any age): £9.00 Quartets/groups up to 10: £12.00 Larger groups (more than 10 persons): £15.00

11. OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST fees per class are as follows: £4 for competitors aged 15 years and under, £6 for those aged 16 and over and £10 for all

recitals. This fee covers the cost of one rehearsal and the festival performance; competitors must meet the cost of any further rehearsals themselves. A copy of Own Choice music piano score must be sent with the Entry Form; the accompanist should be telephoned as soon as possible to arrange a rehearsal (see page 2). Please also see note (i) below.

PLEASE NOTE: (i) Competitors are allowed one free solo (non-recital) entry out of every five entries submitted.

Where applicable, this concession extends to the Accompanist Fee. Members of the same family may add their entries together to benefit from this concession.

(ii) Where “age” is pertinent to determining the appropriate class/fee, this should be the age of the competitor(s) as at 1

st SEPTEMBER immediately preceding the festival (any exceptions to this

general rule will be stated against individual classes). (iii) NOVICE CLASSES – Signature of Parent, Guardian or Teacher must be given as guarantee that

the competitor has not been learning for more than the time specified for the class entered. Please send all correspondence relating to ENTRIES to the ENTRIES SECRETARY (see Entry Form). Parents/guardians/carers and teachers of competitors under 18 and vulnerable adults of any age must make themselves aware of the Festival’s Child Protection Policy (at end of Syllabus) and their part in its implementation. Southend Musical Festival complies with the data protection principles embodied in the Data Protection Act. Information submitted on the Entry Form will be held and processed on a computer system, solely for the purposes of Festival administration. Completing and signing an Entry Form constitutes acceptance of this practice; any queries in this respect should be addressed to the General Secretary.

TEACHERS – PLEASE ENSURE THAT PARENTS ARE AWARE OF THE CONDITIONS STATED ABOVE BEFORE THEY SIGN THE GUARANTEE ON THE ENTRY FORM.

Adjudicators use standard

criteria to arrive at their

marks. Please see

“Special Notices”

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SINGING

Adjudicator: Christopher Field, JP, MA, ARAM, LRAM, ARCM

CHOIRS

ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN TO COMPETITORS FROM ANY DISTRICT

All singers must be bona fide members of a choir at the time of entry.

In Own Choice Classes the standard of music chosen will be taken into consideration.

The following overall choral awards will be made:

The Freda Parry Presentation Bowl:

for the most outstanding all-round choral performance in the Festival

The Doreen Bowyer Children’s Choirs Prize:

for the most promising children’s choir in Classes 6, 7, 8, 9

1. PREMIER CLASS FOR CHOIRS

The H. W. L. Hobbs Challenge Shield

Any combination and any number of voices (minimum 12). Time limit 8 minutes.

Two contrasting pieces, one to be unaccompanied, minimum 3 parts.

2. MIXED VOICE CHOIRS

The Mrs. Charles Waller Choral Trophy

Two contrasting pieces to be chosen. Minimum of 12 voices. Total time 6 minutes.

3. LADIES' CHOIRS

The Musical Council Shield

Any number of voices (minimum 12), excluding school &

youth groups. Two contrasting pieces to be chosen.

Total time 6 minutes.

4. MALE VOICE CHOIRS

The Ellis Cup

Two contrasting pieces to be chosen. Minimum of 12 voices. Total time 6 minutes.

5. CHURCH CHOIRS

The Lester Jones Challenge Cup

Any combination of voices (minimum 12). Total time 6 minutes.

Two contrasting pieces to be chosen (one of which may be a hymn).

Classes 6-11 may be mixed, boys only or girls only.

6. SCHOOL CHOIRS 18 years and under

The Charles Waller Silver Challenge Shield No. 1 Multi-class: The Doreen Bowyer Children’s Choir Prize (Classes 6, 7, 8, 9)

Two contrasting pieces to be chosen. Minimum of 12 voices. Total time 6 minutes


The Samuel Riley Memorial Cup Multi-class: The Doreen Bowyer Children’s Choir Prize (Classes 6, 7, 8, 9)


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The Charles Waller Silver Challenge Shield No. 2 Multi-class: The Doreen Bowyer Children’s Choir Prize (Classes 6, 7, 8, 9)



The R. A. Jones Challenge Shield Multi-class: The Doreen Bowyer Children’s Choir Prize (Classes 6, 7, 8, 9)


10. YOUTH ORGANISATIONS

The Mrs. E. E. Gayler Trophy


11. YOUTH ORGANISATIONS – Scouts, Guides, etc.

The Girl Guides Association Challenge Shield


12. SENIOR CITIZENS' CHOIRS (any combination of voices)

The Dorothy Ventris Trophy (Choirs)


DUETS & ENSEMBLES

Marks for classes in this category will take into account

difficulty of song, harmonic balance and blend.

At least 50% of the song should be sung in harmony.

13. VOCAL ENSEMBLE (*any combination of voices, max. 6) Any age

The Pett Trophy

Own choice, excluding songs from the shows (stage or film). Time limit 4 minutes

* Please provide a “group” name on the Entry Form

14. 'BARBER SHOP' GROUPS

Any number/combination of voices. Any age

Two contrasting pieces to be chosen. Time limit 6 minutes

15. VOCAL DUET FOR BOYS AND/OR GIRLS 15 years and under

The Dorothy Havis Prize


16. VOCAL DUETS (any combination of voices) 16 years and over

The Philip Leicester Parry Memorial Cup


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SOLO SINGING


(with the exception of the Freda Parry Scholarship Award Competition – see page xx)

The Music Publishers Association has recently issued a revised code of practice on copying

copyright works:

“When an Own Choice work is selected from a publication containing several different

works and which is not published separately, one copy may be made for the use of an

adjudicator at a competition or festival provided that the competitor or participant has

already purchased his/her own copy and that the copy made is retained and destroyed

immediately after the event. The accompanist should always be given a printed copy.”

Candidates are reminded that they should use specified editions where indicated. Songs

may not be used twice. COPIES OF OWN CHOICE must be provided for the Adjudicator

(failure to do so may result in a loss of marks).

TIME LIMITS must be strictly observed; candidates are reminded that spoken

introductions count towards their use of the time limit.

Please note that PROMPTING from the audience is not allowed under any circumstances.

With the exception of Oratorio and Sing & Play classes, competitors are expected to sing

from memory.

The following overall awards will be made:

The Premier Trophy:

for the singer gaining the highest marks in the Oratorio, Opera and Song Recital

Classes (20, 21, 22). Note that in these classes, only a high standard of performance

and choice of music is acceptable.

The Catherine Horder Memorial Cup:

for the highest mark in Folk Song Classes 37, 38, 62, 63

The Thornton Family Shield for Entertainment:

for the most entertaining performance in the Singing Section

ADVANCED SINGING CLASSES

20. ORATORIO CLASS 18 years and over,

The Eileen Greaves Challenge Cup either sex Multi-class: The Premier Trophy (Classes 20, 21, 22)

Own choice of solo from an Oratorio of any period, in the original key.

Please state performance time on Entry Form.

21. OPERA CLASS 18 years and over,

The Dorothy West Challenge Cup and Memorial Prize either sex Multi-class: The Premier Trophy (Classes 20, 21, 22)

Own choice of solo from an opera, in the original key.


22. SONG RECITAL CLASS – Amateur or Professional 18 years and over,

The Branchflower Family Challenge Cup either sex Multi-class: The Premier Trophy (Classes 20, 21, 22)

Competitors are required to perform a short recital programme consisting of three songs

as under:

a) An Aria }

b) A German Lied or International Art Song }

c) A British Art Song. }

OVERALL TIME LIMIT

10 MINUTES

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23. **NEW CLASS** OPERETTA and LIGHT OPERA 18 years and over,

Own choice of solo. either sex


24. EMMA ELIZABETH CURTIS MEMORIAL CLASS 18 years and over,

Prize donated from the estate of the late John Curtis either sex

Own choice of aria from “Elijah”, “Messiah” or “The Creation”, in the original key.


25. THE IVY WRIGHT CHALLENGE TROPHY 18 years and over

for Ladies’ Voices, Amateur or Professional.

The Ivy Wright Memorial Prize of £50

Own choice of song, excluding Opera, Oratorio, Time limit 4 minutes

Show Songs, Folk Songs and Modern Ballad.

Standard of choice will be taken into consideration.

26. LIEDER CLASS (Amateur or Professional) 18 years and over

The Gilberts Challenge Cup

Duet for voice and pianoforte.

Any song by Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, Brahms, Strauss or Mahler.

The piano part may be played by a competitor of any age.


27. LIEDER CLASS – Singer only to be adjudicated 18 years and over

The John Hamilton Memorial Cup and Prize

Own choice which may be sung in the original language or from a good translation.


28. The Mrs. Hobbs Challenge Cup for Ladies' Voices

(Amateur or Professional)

18 years and over

a) Hark! The Echoing Air - Purcell (Any edition)

or b) The Physician – Cole Porter (Digital download from www.musicroom.com

or Cole Porter 100th

Anniversary IMP21748)

or c) The Twilight People – Vaughan Williams

(Vaughan Williams Collected Songs Vol.2 ISBN 10: 0-19-385308-6)

29. SOPRANO 18 years and over

The Kathleen Willison Memorial Cup

a) Laschia ch‟io pianga – without recitative (F major) – Handel (Any edition)

or b) Love‟s Philosophy (F major) – Quilter

(The Second Book of Soprano Songs; Schirmer GS82068)

30. MEZZO-SOPRANO OR CONTRALTO 18 years and over

The Connie Wedderburn Cup

a) O del mio dolce ardor (E minor) - Gluck (Any edition)

or b) O Peaceful England (Merrie England) – German

(The Art of Song Grade 6; Peters EP71765)

31. TENOR, BARITONE OR BASS 18 years and over

The John Curtis Challenge Cup

a) Granada - Lara (Digital download from www.musicroom.com

or Voices for Voice and Piano; Chester CH65252)

or b) Blow, Blow thou Winter Wind (3 Shakespeare Songs) - Quilter

(Boosey M060021893 High or M060021886 Low)

or c) The Vagabond (Songs of Travel) – Vaughan Williams

(B&H M060028618 or M060028601)

http://www.musicroom.com/

http://www.musicroom.com/

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THE FREDA PARRY SCHOLARSHIP

FOR SINGERS (Registered Charity No. 265970)

Patron: Sir Teddy Taylor

PUBLIC COMPETITION

FOR

THE 2009 AWARD

Adjudicators

Penelope Price Jones Two officers from the Parry Trust

SATURDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER, 2009

at 6.30 p.m.

WESTCLIFF UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,

KINGS ROAD

Audience tickets available at the door

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Applicants must be:

Aged under 29 on 12th

September 2009;

Permanently resident within the County of Essex, UK.

Following a course (full or part-time) of advanced singing study, OR be about to begin

such a course, OR have obtained a Government-recognised Grade 8 Merit or above in

singing and intend to pursue further professional singing training.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 30th JUNE 2009

For further details and application form please contact:

Elizabeth Elliott (Hon. Secretary), 01702 580413 or e-mail: [email protected]

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32. NOVICE CLASS – Any voice 18 years and over

The Grainne Ahern Cup

Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes

Competitors must not have been learning for more than 18 months at the date of entry.

Signature of Teacher must be given as guarantee.

33. JUNIOR NOVICE CLASS - Any voice 13-17 years

The Olive Owers Challenge Cup


Competitors must not have been learning for more than 18 months at the date of entry.

Signature of Parent, Guardian or Teacher must be given as guarantee.

34. The Horace Bayliss Memorial Cup 16 years and over

A class for any voice (soprano, contralto, tenor or bass) to

sing a song of their own choice, excluding songs from the

shows (stage or film).

Time limit 4 minutes

35. SOLO SINGING “SIXTY YEARS AND OVER” Amateurs only

The Radford Cup

A solo for any voice, own choice of song. Time limit 4 minutes

36. CONTRALTO SOLO “SIXTY YEARS AND OVER” Amateurs only

The Dorothy Ventris Trophy (Contralto Solo)


37. FOLK SONG – Accompanied 16 years and over,

The Barbara Southwell Challenge Cup either sex Multi-class: The Catherine Horder Memorial Cup (Classes 37, 38, 62, 63)

Own choice from any country. Time limit 4 minutes

Please give title and country of origin on Entry Form.

38. FOLK SONG – Unaccompanied 16 years and over,

The Jewish Choir Plaque either sex Multi-class: The Catherine Horder Memorial Cup (Classes 37, 38, 62, 63)

Own choice from any country. Time limit 4 minutes

Please give title and country of origin on Entry Form.

39. EARLY ENGLISH SONG 16 years and over,

The Gwen Stephenson Challenge Trophy either sex

Own choice of song by any 16th

, 17th

, or 18th

Century English

composer.


40. PARLOUR SONGS 16 years and over,

The Katie Ayers Cup either sex

Own choice of Victorian or Edwardian Parlour Song,

published before 1911.


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SHOW SONG CLASSES

Important Notice:

Songs from Shows are to be sung as concert items – i.e. without stage movement and not

using any costume or props that would identify the performer(s) with the show.

50. SONGS FROM THE SHOWS 18 years and over,

The Louise & Don Collard Cup and Prize either sex

Own choice from any musical show score (stage or film)

published prior to **1965, excluding Gilbert and Sullivan.


Please check publication date carefully when entering this class

51. SONGS FROM THE SHOWS 18 years and over,

The Leigh Operatic and Dramatic Society Trophy either sex

Own choice from any musical show score (stage or film)

published **1965 or later.


Please check publication date carefully when entering this class

52. SONGS FROM THE SHOWS 16-17 years,

The Ellen C Petchey Memorial Cup either sex

Own choice from any musical show score (stage or film). Time limit 4 minutes


The Peter Bayliss Memorial Salver and Award either sex



The Florence Roaf Prize either sex


55. SONGS FROM THE SHOWS 10 years and under,

The Viccars family Songs from the Shows Shield either sex


56. SONGS FROM THE SHOWS – ENSEMBLES **16 years and over,

Own choice from any musical show score, (stage or film) incl.

Gilbert and Sullivan. Any combination of voices (max. 6). either sex

** At least one member of the ensemble should be 16 or over. Time limit 4 minutes

57. SONGS FROM THE SHOWS – ENSEMBLES (Junior) 15 years and under,

Own choice from any musical show score, (stage or film) incl. either sex

Gilbert and Sullivan. Any combination of voices (max. 6). Time limit 4 minutes

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58. DUET FOR ANY VOICE AND PIANOFORTE Both competitors to

Own choice excluding songs from the shows (stage or film). be 18 years or under,

Please state performance time on Entry Form. either sex

59. JUNIOR SONG RECITAL CLASS 16-18 years, either sex

The Doreen Bowyer Song Recital Prize

Competitors are required to perform a short recital programme consisting of:

a) A song from the 16th

, 17th

or 18th

century }

or own choice from “24 Italian Songs and Arias }

of the 17th

& 18th

centuries” published by Schirmer }

b) A German Lied or French Melodie }

c) A British Art Song. }

OVERALL TIME

LIMIT

10 MINUTES

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60. SOLO SINGING 16-17 years, either sex

The Bernard Birn Challenge Cup


61. GIRLS' SOLO 16-17 years

The Sally Browne Cup

a) Snowsports – D & J Thomas (Winter Tales; Universal UE18797)

or b) Simple Gifts – arr. Mark Hayes

(Folk Songs for Solo Singers Vol. 2; Alfred 16300 or 16301)

62. JUNIOR FOLK SONG – Accompanied 15 & under, either sex

Multi-class: The Catherine Horder Memorial Cup (Classes 37, 38, 62, 63)

Own choice. Please give title and country of origin on Entry Form. Time limit 3 minutes

63. JUNIOR FOLK SONG – Unaccompanied 15 & under, either sex

The G. A. Crow Memorial Cup Multi-class: The Catherine Horder Memorial Cup (Classes 37, 38, 62, 63)

Own choice. Please give title and country of origin on Entry Form. Time limit 3 minutes

64. MODERN BALLAD for Popular Songs (sung in any key) 16 years and over,

Own choice, excluding show songs (stage or film). either sex

Standard of choice will be taken into consideration; competitors are

encouraged to select songs with suitable piano accompaniment. Time limit 4 minutes

65. MODERN BALLAD for Popular Songs (sung in any key) 15 years and under

Own choice, excluding show songs (stage or film). either sex

Standard of choice will be taken into consideration; competitors are

encouraged to select songs with suitable piano accompaniment. Time limit 4 minutes

66. GIRLS' SOLO 13-15 years

The Vera Harding Memorial Prize

a) Sleep Little Babe I Love Thee – Christopher Field

(B&H 20th

Century Easy Song Collection ISMN M060112256)

or b) Windy Weather – Lin Marsh (Serendipity Solos – Faber 0571532403)

67. BOYS’ and GIRLS' SOLO 11-12 years

The Kai Burton Trophy for Solo Singing

a) The Path to the Moon – Eric Thiman

(B&H 20th

Century Easy Song Collection ISMN M060112256)

or b) Robot Dancer – Christopher Wiltshire

(Only available to download from www.customscores.co.uk)

68. BOYS’ and GIRLS' SOLO 9-10 years

The Tunnicliffe Trophy

a) The Cuckoo Clock – Lin Marsh (Serendipity Solos – Faber 0571532403)

or b) Wondering – Beswick (Pick „n‟ Choose for Christmas; Universal UE18507)

69. SOLO SINGING 8 years and under,

The Alice Jeffery Trophy for Solo Singing either sex

Own choice, excluding songs from the shows (stage or film) Time limit 2 minutes

70. SOLO SINGING 13-15 years,

The Mude Challenge Cup either sex


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71. SOLO SINGING 9-12 years

The Frith Family Challenge Cup either sex


72. SING & PLAY Any age

The Walter Tee Trophy

Own choice of song, to be self-accompanied on piano or any

other appropriate instrument. Any show song used should be

performed with an independent accompaniment not doubling

the vocal line.


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SOUTHEND MUSICAL FESTIVAL

PRIZE WINNERS’ CONCERT

SUNDAY, 29TH NOVEMBER 2009

2:30pm – 5:00pm

CROWSTONE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, KINGS ROAD

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

Please come and enjoy some of the winning performances from each of the

Festival’s five sections

Admission only £4.00, INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS (children under 12 free)

Advance tickets available at the Festival,

or from the Hon. Secretary (01702-341195)

Please note: Classes for Own Composition – for any instrument(s) or voice(s) – are listed in

the Piano section of this Syllabus

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PIANOFORTE

Adjudicator: Anthony Williams, M.Mus, Dip.RAM, GRSM, LRAM

ALL CLASSES OPEN TO COMPETITORS FROM ANY DISTRICT

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

TO AVOID CLASHING WITH 11-PLUS EXAMINATIONS, THOSE CLASSES FOR

COMPETITORS AGED 10 and 11 YEARS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY

PLEASE NOTE: No „simplified‟ versions of the work of classical composers will be accepted.

No repeats to be played unless otherwise stated. Time limits to be strictly observed; marks

may be deducted by default.

COPIES OF OWN CHOICE must be provided for the Adjudicator (failure to do so may result in

a loss of marks). Pianists must play from the original. The Music Publishers Association has

recently issued a revised code of practice on copying copyright works:

“When an Own Choice work is selected from a publication containing several

different works and which is not published separately, one copy may be made

for the use of an adjudicator at a competition or festival provided that the

competitor or participant has already purchased his/her own copy and that the

copy made is retained and destroyed immediately after the event.”


The Dorothy Bose Memorial Cup:

for the highest mark in Senior Solo Piano Classes 101 – 106

The Piano Pavilion Trophy:

for the highest mark in Piano Solo (15 years and under) Classes 113 - 118

The H. T. Neath Memorial Shield:

for the highest mark in Piano Duet Classes 178, 179 (Beginners / Transition)

The Daphne J Rowland Challenge Cup:

for the highest mark in Piano Duet Classes 180, 181 (Intermediate / Advanced)

The Clare Christison Trophy for Piano Accompaniment:

for the highest mark in Accompaniment Classes 190, 191

101. SENIOR RECITAL CLASS – Amateur or Professional 16 years and over

The Laura Matilda Bacon Cup

Cash Prize of £50 presented by The Piano Pavilion Multi-class: The Dorothy Bose Memorial Cup (Classes 101 – 106)

Competitors are required to perform 2 or 3 pieces of their own choice in contrasted style

from any 2 or 3 of the 4 periods listed below. Consideration will be given in the marking

to the choice of the programme.

(a) Early period (prior to 1750) }

(b) Classical } The programme must not exceed

(c) Romantic } 15 minutes

(d) Composed from 1950 onwards }

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102. CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CLASS – Senior

** Now Amateur or Professional **

16 years and over

The Douglas Oates Memorial Cup

Multi-class: The Dorothy Bose Memorial Cup (Classes 101 – 106)

Own choice of music composed from 1950 onwards. Time limit 6 minutes

103. BACH SENIOR – Amateur or Professional 16 years and over

The Vera Grand Challenge Cup

Cash Prize of £20 Multi-class: The Dorothy Bose Memorial Cup (Classes 101 – 106)


104. MOZART CLASS 16 years and over

The Clare Christison Challenge Cup Multi-class: The Dorothy Bose Memorial Cup (Classes 101 – 106)

Any composition by Mozart. Time limit 6 minutes

NB Students in full-time musical training are not eligible for this class.

105. BEETHOVEN SENIOR 16 years and over

The Eleanor Button Challenge Cup

Cash Prize of £20 Multi-class: The Dorothy Bose Memorial Cup (Classes 101 – 106)

Any movement from a Beethoven Sonata or any other

composition by Beethoven of a suitable standard.


106. CHOPIN SENIOR 16 years and over

The M. Lawton Challenge Cup Multi-class: The Dorothy Bose Memorial Cup (Classes 101 – 106)

Any composition by Chopin. Time limit 6 minutes

NB Students in full-time musical training are not eligible for this class.

107. PIANO SOLO – Impressionist **NEW CLASS** 19 years and over

The Cambridge Press Trophy for Piano Playing

Own choice of composition(s) in the Impressionist style. Time limit 10 minutes

108. PIANO SOLO – Impressionist **NEW CLASS** 18 years and under

Own choice of composition(s) in the Impressionist style. Time limit 6 minutes

109. CONCERTO CLASS – Amateur or Professional Any age

The Jena Pang Piano Concerto Award

Allegro Music Voucher (value £20)

One movement from any Concerto.


NB Competitors will be required to provide their own second pianist (not adjudicated).

An electronic piano will be made available for this purpose.

110. PIANO SOLO 18 years and over



111. PIANO SOLO 16-18 years incl.

The Alfred Music Shield


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112. PIANO SOLO 13-16 years incl.

The Margaret White Memorial Cup


113. CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CLASS – Junior 15 years and under The Benney Memorial Cup And Prize

Multi-class: The Piano Pavilion Trophy (Classes 113-118)

Own choice of music composed from 1950 onwards. Time limit 4 minutes

114. BACH JUNIOR 15 years and under

The Norah B. Cable Challenge Cup Multi-class: The Piano Pavilion Trophy (Classes 113-118)

Any composition by J S Bach of a suitable standard. Time limit 5 minutes

115. BEETHOVEN JUNIOR 15 years and under

The Jena Pang Challenge Cup

Cash prize donated by Olive Redfarn ARCM Multi-class: The Piano Pavilion Trophy (Classes 113-118)

Any movement from a Sonata or any other composition by

Beethoven of a suitable standard.


116. CHOPIN JUNIOR 15 years and under

The Agnes Bateson Memorial Cup Multi-class: The Piano Pavilion Trophy (Classes 113-118)

Any composition by Chopin. Time limit 5 minutes

117. THE HONOR JACKSON JUNIOR RECITAL CLASS 11-15 years incl.

The Honor Jackson Memorial Trophy for Piano Playing Multi-class: The Piano Pavilion Trophy (Classes 113-118)

Competitors are required to perform 2 or 3 pieces of contrasted style from any 2 or 3 of

the 4 periods listed below:

(a) Early period (prior to 1750) }

(b) Classical } The programme must not exceed

(c) Romantic } 10 minutes

(d) Composed from 1950 onwards }

118. MOZART JUNIOR 15 years and under

The Phyllis Miller Memorial Cup Multi-class: The Piano Pavilion Trophy (Classes 113-118)


119. JUNIOR CLASSIC 13 years and under

The H. J. Harding Memorial Cup

Sonatina No.1 in G, 1st movement, Thomas Attwood

(Attwood Easy Progressive Lessons EPP No.1 pg.4; Associated Board)

120 PIANO SOLO 13 & 14 years

The Florence & Peggy Taffs Challenge Cup

Foxtrot 11, M Seiber (Easy Dances Book 1 – Piano Solo ED 2234 – pg.8; Schott)

121. PIANO SOLO 12 years

The Vera Harding Memorial Prize

St. George and the Dragon, Pamela Wedgwood (Jazzin‟ About Styles pgs.8/9; Faber)

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The Michael Lewis & Family Silver Challenge Cup




The Alfred Music Prize (Juniors)

Wild Horses, Martha Mier (Keyboard Kaleidoscope Book 2, pgs.4/5; Alfred)





The Katie Ayers Cup

The Snake Charmer, Pamela Wedgwood (Up Grade Piano 1-2 No.8 pgs.12/13; Faber)


The Jena Pang Rose Bowl


127. THE MRS STEVENS JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP 10 years and under

Minnie Mouse Hits Town, Pamela Wedgwood (Up Grade 0-1 No.13 pg.15; Faber)


The H C Taffs Memorial Cup

Make Way for the King!, Pamela Wedgwood (Up Grade 0-1 No.1 pg.3; Faber)


The Muriel Muddiman Encouragement Trophy & cash prize



The Mrs P Gollin Prize

Dalmatians, Tom Gerou (Contest Winners Book 1 pgs.12/13; Alfred)


The Amy Cheung Challenge Cup



The L E Hyde Memorial Cup

Rainbow Colours, Martha Mier (The Best of Martha Mier Book 1 pgs.10/11; Alfred)



134. PIANO SOLO 6 years and under

The Jane Cotton Trophy (set piece)

Showstopper (Alfred Basic Piano Library Fun Book 1A pg.18; Alfred)

135. PIANO SOLO 6 years and under

The Jane Cotton Trophy (own choice)


136. PIANO SOLO – Theme from Film, TV or Musical Any age


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GRADED CLASSES – only ONE class may be entered

Any one piece from any year's syllabus of Associated Board or Trinity/Guildhall examination

pieces. Competitors in these classes must not have passed any grade higher than the one from

which the choice is made; the piece must not be played in any other class in the Piano section.

140. PIANO GRADE 1 Any age

141. PIANO GRADES 2 and 3 Any age


The R L Richardson Memorial Prize


144. PIANO GRADE 8 and DIPLOMA Any age Time limit 10 minutes

SIGHT READING CLASSES (Associated Board Grade Standard)

Competitors should enter the class corresponding to the standard of the latest exam passed.

145. PIANO SIGHT PLAYING (Grade 1) – Free Entry Any age








**NEW** SCALE PLAYING CLASSES

All of the following Scale Playing Classes are Free Entry

153. PIANO SCALE PLAYING (ENTRY: Grades 0-1) Any age

ONE OCTAVE, Hands separately. All of the following to be played:

MAJORS: Descending then Ascending: C; B

MINORS (harmonic): Descending then Ascending: A; D

Contrary Motion: C Major one octave

154. PIANO SCALE PLAYING (FOUNDATION: Grades 2-3) Any age

TWO OCTAVES, Hands separately. All of the following to be played:

MAJORS: Descending then Ascending: D; E; F; G

MINORS (harmonic): Descending then Ascending: G; E

Arpeggios: Ascending and Descending: C, G and F

Chromatic: Ascending and Descending: One octave starting on D

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155. PIANO SCALE PLAYING (INTERMEDIATE: Grades 4-5) Any age

TWO OCTAVES, Hands together. A selection from the following to be played, as

directed by the Adjudicator.

MAJORS: Descending then Ascending: D flat; E flat; B flat; F#

MINORS (Melodic): Ascending then Descending: F; E

Arpeggios: Major: D flat; Minor: D; E; A; C#

Chromatic thirds: One octave, LH starting on C and RH on E flat;

Ascending and Descending

156. PIANO SCALE PLAYING (ADVANCED: Grades 6-8) Any age

A selection from the following to be played, as directed by the Adjudicator.

All harmonic minors: Four octaves, Descending and Ascending.

Thirds: Two octaves, B Major, RH starting on D# and RH on B

Ascending and Descending

Diminished 7ths: Three octaves, starting on C# and B

NOVICE CLASSES

157. PIANO SOLO – ADULT BEGINNERS 21 years and over

The Alfred Music Prize (Adult Beginners)


158. PIANO SOLO – ADULT INTERMEDIATE 21 years and over

Own choice, grades 2-4. Time limit 4 minutes

Competitors must not have passed an examination at a higher grade.

159. PIANO NOVICE CLASS 18 years and under

The John Stewart Memorial Shield


Competitors must not have been learning for more than 2 years at date of entry.


JAZZ CLASSES

Competitors are reminded that copies of own choice pieces must be provided for the

Adjudicator - failure to do so may result in a loss of marks.

160. JAZZ CLASS 12 years and over

The Eileen Neath Prize


161. JAZZ CLASS 11 years and under

The Alfred Music Prize (Jazz)

Sneaky Business, Martha Mier (Jazz Rags & Blues Bk 1, pgs. 16/17; Alfred)

162. JAZZ CLASS 11 years and under


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JAZZ CLASSES – ASSOCIATED BOARD SYLLABUS

Any one piece from the Associated Board Jazz syllabus. Competitors in these classes must not

have passed any grade higher than the one from which the choice is made; the piece must not

be played in any other class in the Piano section.

165. ASSOCIATED BOARD JAZZ Grades 1, 2 and 3 Any age

166. ASSOCIATED BOARD JAZZ Grades 4 and 5 Any age

ENSEMBLE CLASS

170. ENSEMBLE – Piano or keyboard + two other instruments Any age

Own choice Time limit 5 minutes

DUETS AND TRIOS

Competitors must not have passed any grade higher than that specified for the class entered.

175. PIANO DUET – Teacher and Pupil 20 years and under

The Andrew Palmer Cup

(Pupil only to be adjudicated)

Grades 1 and 2. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes

176. PIANO DUET – Teacher and Adult Pupil 21 years and over

(Pupil only to be adjudicated)

Grades 1 and 2. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes

177. PIANO DUET – Family Class Any age

Any two members of a family. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes

178. PIANO DUET – Beginners (Grade 1) Any age Multi-class: The H.T. Neath Memorial Shield (Classes 178, 179)


179. PIANO DUET – Transition (Grades 2 – 4) Any age Multi-class: The H.T. Neath Memorial Shield (Classes 178, 179)


180. PIANO DUET – Intermediate (Grades 5 – 6) Any age Multi-class: The Daphne J. Rowland Challenge Cup (Classes 180, 181)


181. PIANO DUET – Advanced (Grade 7 and above) Any age Multi-class: The Daphne J. Rowland Challenge Cup (Classes 180, 181)


182. TRIO, 1 PIANO, 6 HANDS Any age

The Morton-Maskell Prize

The Margaret Helen Mills Challenge Cup


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ORIGINAL COMPOSITION CLASSES – for any instrument(s) or voice(s)

To be performed (without repeats) by the composer, or performers of his / her choice. A copy for the

Adjudicator must be handed in to the Secretary by 1st October.

187. ORIGINAL COMPOSITION (SENIOR) 16 years and over

The Joan McCrimmon Cup Time limit 5 minutes

188. ORIGINAL COMPOSITION (INTERMEDIATE) 13-15 years incl.


189. ORIGINAL COMPOSITION (JUNIOR) 12 years and under


ACCOMPANIST CLASSES

Competitors may accompany any solo instrumentalist or vocalist in music of their choice,

EXCLUDING show songs and light ballads. The standard of choice will be taken into consideration.

The OWN CHOICE may NOT be one which is presented for another Class in this Festival.

190. ACCOMPANIST CLASS – Amateur or Professional 18 years and over Multi-class: The Clare Christison Piano Accompaniment Trophy (Classes 190, 191)


191. ACCOMPANIST CLASS 17 years and under Multi-class: The Clare Christison Piano Accompaniment Trophy (Classes 190, 191)


PLEASE NOTE : CLASSES 101, 102, 103, 105, 107, 109, 187 and 190 will be held

on the last day (Sunday) of the Piano competitions;

all classes involving 10 and 11 year olds will also be held on Sunday, to avoid clashing with

11-plus examinations.

Pianists – do you like singing and playing? If so, why not enter our

“SING & PLAY” Class in the Singing Section (Class no. 72)

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WIND INSTRUMENTS

Adjudicator: Deborah Brittain, ARCM


RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENTS are NOT PERMITTED in this Section


a loss of marks). The Music Publishers Association has recently issued a revised code of

practice on copying copyright works:

“When an Own Choice work is selected from a publication containing several different works

and which is not published separately, one copy may be made for the use of an adjudicator at a

competition or festival provided that the competitor or participant has already purchased his/her

own copy and that the copy made is retained and destroyed immediately after the event. The

accompanist should always be given a printed copy.”


The Doreen Bowyer Recorder Prize:

for the highest mark in Recorder Recital Classes 205, 206

The Eileen M. E. Neath Challenge Cup:

for the highest mark in Recorder Group Classes 216, 217

The Bill Lewington Musical Instruments Challenge Cup:

for the highest mark in Woodwind Set Piece Classes 235, 237, 239

The Junior Woodwind Challenge Cup:

for the highest mark in Woodwind Own Choice Classes 236, 238, 240

The Ann-Frances Ellis Cup for Woodwind Solo:

for the highest mark in Woodwind Recital Classes 246, 247

The Southend Musical Festival Brass Trophy:

for the most promising performance in the Brass Section

RECORDERS

These classes may be accompanied.

200. DESCANT OR TREBLE RECORDER SOLO 9 years and under

The Winifred Hunt Cup


201. DESCANT OR TREBLE RECORDER SOLO 10 and 11 years

The Avril Dankworth Cup


202. DESCANT OR TREBLE RECORDER SOLO 12 and 13 years

The Ivy Morton-Maskell Memorial Prize


203. ANY RECORDER OF THE CONSORT – SOLO 14 and 15 years


204. ANY RECORDER OF THE CONSORT – SOLO Any age

The Morton-Maskell Cup for Recorder Solo


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205. JUNIOR RECITAL - Any recorder of the consort 15 years and under Multi-class: The Doreen Bowyer Recorder Prize (Classes 205, 206)

Own choice - 2 contrasting pieces Time limit 10 minutes

206. SENIOR RECITAL - Any recorder of the consort 16 years and over Multi-class: The Doreen Bowyer Recorder Prize (Classes 205, 206)


207. CONCERTO CLASS – Any recorder of the consort Any age

Any movement from a Concerto.


208. CONTEMPORARY CLASS – Any recorder of the consort Any age

Piece(s) composed from 20th

century onwards. Time limit 10 minutes

GRADED CLASSES - DESCANT / TREBLE

Only ONE class may be entered

Competitors in these classes must not have passed any grade higher than the one from

which the choice is made.

Any one piece may be chosen from any year's syllabus of Associated Board or

Trinity/Guildhall examination pieces. The piece must not have been played in any

other class in the Recorder section.

209. RECORDER GRADE 1 Any age

210. RECORDER GRADES 2 and 3 Any age



213. RECORDER GRADE 8 and DIPLOMA Any age Time limit 12 minutes

RECORDER DUETS

214. DUET – Any combination of recorders 11 years and under


215. DUET – Any combination of recorders 12 years and over


RECORDER GROUPS

216. GROUP - Any combination of recorders 9 years and under Multi-class: The Eileen M. E. Neath Challenge Cup (Classes 216, 217)


217. GROUP - Any combination of recorders 11 years and under Multi-class: The Eileen M. E. Neath Challenge Cup (Classes 216, 217)


218. GROUP - Any combination of recorders 18 years and under


219. CONSORT – Any combination of recorders 15 years and under

One to a part, not conducted. Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes

220. CONSORT – Any combination of recorders Any age

One to a part, not conducted. Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes

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230. SOLO – Unaccompanied Study Piece Any age

The Price Family Shield for Unaccompanied Solo

Own choice of study. Any instrument (w/w, brass, recorder). Time limit 5 minutes

WOODWIND CLASSES

i.e. Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone

235. SOLO – Any woodwind instrument – set piece 9 years and under Multi-class: The Bill Lewington Musical Instruments Challenge Cup (Classes 235, 237, 239)

(a) Flute: The Rakes of Mallow, Anon (“Time Pieces for Flute” Vol.1; ABRSM)

(b) Oboe: Holiday Trot, Hinchcliffe (“Really Easy Oboe Book”; Hinchcliffe; Faber)

(c) Clarinet: Drunken Sailor, Anon (“Really Easy Clarinet Book”; Harris; Faber)

(d) Bassoon: Rondo, Sheen (“Really Easy Bassoon Book”; Sheen; Faber)

(e) Saxophone: Come to the Ball, Monckton (“Really Easy Sax Book”, Davies & Harris; Faber)

236. SOLO – Any woodwind instrument 9 years and under

Allegro Music Voucher (value £10) Multi-class: The Junior Woodwind Challenge Cup (Classes 236, 238, 240)


237. SOLO – Any woodwind instrument – set piece 10, 11 and 12 years Multi-class: The Bill Lewington Musical Instruments Challenge Cup (Classes 235, 237, 239)

(a) Flute: Mocha Baroqua, Paul Harris (“Chocolate Box”; Novello)

(b) Oboe: Jovial Jig, Hinchcliffe (“Really Easy Oboe Book”; Hinchcliffe; Faber)

(c) Clarinet: Dance of the Elegant Elephant (“Music Through Time (Clt)” Vol.1; OUP)

(d) Bassoon: In the Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg, arr. Sheen (“Going Solo Bassoon”; Faber)

(e) Saxophone: I Believe, Wedgwood (“Upgrade 1 & 2 (Sax)”; Faber)

238. SOLO – Any woodwind instrument 10, 11 and 12 years



239. SOLO – Any woodwind instrument – set piece 13 and 14 years Multi-class: The Bill Lewington Musical Instruments Challenge Cup (Classes 235, 237, 239)

(a) Flute: To a Wild Rose, MacDowell (“Festival for Flute” Bk.1; Kevin Mayhew Ltd. 3611085) (b) Oboe: Czech Dance, Trad. (“Oboe Music to Enjoy”; Francis & Gray; B&H)

(c) Clarinet: Contra Dance & Rondo, Mozart

(“1st Repertoire for Clarinet”; Harris & Johnson)

(d) Bassoon: Sea Shanty, Rose (“Miscellany 1 for Bassoon”)

(e) Saxophone: Cabaret Song, Rose (“Miscellany 1 for Saxophone”)

240. SOLO – Any woodwind instrument 13 and 14 years



241. SOLO – Any woodwind instrument 15 and 16 years


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242. SOLO – Any woodwind instrument Any age

The HSBC Bank Shield for Woodwind Solo



243. SOLO – Junior Novice, any woodwind instrument 11 years and under

The Price Family Junior Novice “Wind” Shield


Competitors must not have been learning for more than 18 months at date of entry.


244. SOLO - Novice, any woodwind instrument 18 years and under




245. SOLO - Adult Beginners, any woodwind instrument 25 years and over

Own choice. Time limit 4 mins.

Competitors must have been playing for less than 3 years at date of entry. Signature of

Teacher must be given as guarantee.

246. JUNIOR RECITAL - Any woodwind instrument 15 years and under

Cash Prize of £10 Multi-class: The Ann-Frances Ellis Cup for Woodwind Solo (Classes 246, 247)


247. SENIOR RECITAL - Any woodwind instrument 16 years and over

Cash Prize of £20 Multi-class: The Ann-Frances Ellis Cup for Woodwind Solo (Classes 246, 247)


248. CONCERTO CLASS – Any woodwind instrument Any age

The Morton-Maskell Cup for Woodwind Solo



249. CONTEMPORARY CLASS – Any woodwind instrument Any age

The Wilson Trophy for Performance of Contemporary Music Time limit 10 minutes

Piece(s) by any living composer (as at 1st January this year)

Competitors must be at least Grade 4 standard – signature of teacher must be given as

guarantee.

GRADED CLASSES - ANY WOODWIND INSTRUMENT, INCLUDING SAXOPHONE



which the choice is made. Any one piece may be chosen from any year's syllabus of

Associated Board or Trinity/Guildhall examination pieces. The piece must not have

been played in any other class in the Wind Instruments section.

250. WOODWIND GRADE 1 Any age

251. WOODWIND GRADES 2 and 3 Any age



254. WOODWIND GRADE 8 and DIPLOMA Any age Time limit 12 minutes

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255. Woodwind Solo – Advanced Any age

The Peter Bayliss Memorial Cup


Own choice of piece, to be played from memory.

Please state performance time on Entry Form. Competitors must be at least Grade 7

standard - signature of Teacher must be given as guarantee.

256. Bass Clarinet Solo Any age

Class in memory of Mr Alf Price


WOODWIND - DUET AND GROUP CLASSES

(These classes may be accompanied or unaccompanied)

260. DUET – Any woodwind instruments 9 years and under










265. DUET – Any woodwind instruments Any age


266. DUET – Any woodwind instrument and piano 14 years and under

Both players to be adjudicated. Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes

267. DUET – Any woodwind instrument and piano Any age

The Winifred French Challenge Cup


268. ENSEMBLE - Any woodwind instruments 11 years and under

The Music for Pleasure Trophy (formerly for flute & guitar)


269. ENSEMBLE - Any woodwind instruments 18 years and under

The Morton-Maskell Cup for Consorts


270. SCHOOL ENSEMBLE – Any woodwind instruments 18 years and under

The Gibbs Family Trophy for School Ensemble


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BRASS

275. SOLO – Any brass instrument 9 years and under


276. SOLO – Any brass instrument 10 and 11 years


277. SOLO - Any brass instrument 12, 13 and 14 years


278. SOLO - Any brass instrument 15-18 years inclusive


279. SOLO - Any brass instrument Any age


280. SOLO - JUNIOR NOVICE, any brass instrument 12 years and under

Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes Competitors must not have been learning on any brass instrument for more than 18 months at

date of entry. Signature of Parent, Guardian or Teacher must be given as guarantee.

281. SOLO - NOVICE, any brass instrument 18 years and under

Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes Competitors must not have been learning on any brass instrument for more than 18 months at

date of entry. Signature of Parent, Guardian or Teacher must be given as guarantee.

282. SOLO – Adult beginners, any brass instrument 25 years and over

Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes Competitors must have been playing for less than 3 years at date of entry. Signature of Teacher

must be given as guarantee.

283. JUNIOR RECITAL – Any brass instrument 15 years and under


284. SENIOR RECITAL – Any brass instrument 16 years and over



285. CONCERTO CLASS – Any brass instrument Any age



286. CONTEMPORARY CLASS – Any brass instrument Any age

Piece(s) composed from 20th

century onwards. Time limit 10 minutes

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GRADED CLASSES – ANY BRASS INSTRUMENT



which the choice is made.

Any one piece may be chosen from any year's syllabus of Associated Board or

Trinity/Guildhall examination pieces. The piece must not have been played in any

other class in the Brass Instruments section.

287. BRASS GRADE 1 Any age

288. BRASS GRADES 2 and 3 Any age



291. BRASS GRADE 8 and DIPLOMA Any age Time limit 12 minutes

292. Brass Solo – Advanced Any age

Own choice of piece, to be played from memory.


Competitors must be at least Grade 7 standard. Signature of Teacher must be given as

guarantee.

DUETS & ENSEMBLES

293. BRASS ENSEMBLE 11 years and under


294. BRASS ENSEMBLE (one to a part) Any age

The Chris Stevens Challenge Shield


295. BRASS DUET 12 years and under


296. BRASS DUET Any age


PLEASE REFER ALSO TO CLASSES IN THE “400” SERIES, COVERING

COMBINATIONS OF DIFFERENT ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS

These include Bands, Ensembles, Orchestras, Chamber Groups, Duets, etc.

Please note:

Classes for Own Composition for any instrument(s)

or voice(s) are listed in the Piano section

of this Syllabus

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STRINGS

Adjudicator: Viviane Ronchetti, B.Mus., GRSM, ARMCM





"When an Own Choice work is selected from a publication containing several different works

and which is not published separately, one copy may be made for the use of an adjudicator at a

competition or festival provided that the competitor or participant has already purchased his/her

own copy and that the copy made is retained and destroyed immediately after the event. The

accompanist should always be given a printed copy."


The Jerry Mayes Challenge Cup and Allegro Music Voucher (£10):

for the highest mark in Guitar Solo Classes 341, 342, 343

The Leona Phillips Challenge Cup:

for the highest mark in Violin Duet Classes 380, 381

The Gerwyn Parry Memorial Trophy:

at the Adjudicator’s discretion, for the most promising young String player

(15 years and under)

300. SENIOR RECITAL CLASS – Violin, Viola, ’Cello, Bass 16 years and over

The Winifred Nancarrow Challenge Cup Total time 20 minutes

Cash Prize donated by Jena Pang A programme of contrasting pieces; balance of programme will be taken into consideration.

300a SENIOR RECITAL CLASS – Other Stringed Instruments 16 years and over

For other stringed instruments (e.g. harp). Total time 20 minutes A programme of contrasting pieces; balance of programme will be taken into consideration.

301. JUNIOR RECITAL CLASS – Violin, Viola, ’Cello, Bass 15 years and under

The Marjorie Bose Memorial Cup Total time 15 minutes

The Joyce & Bobby Birn Memorial Prize A programme of contrasting pieces; balance of programme will be taken into consideration.

301a JUNIOR RECITAL CLASS – Other Stringed Instruments 15 years and under

For other stringed instruments (e.g. harp). Total time 15 minutes A programme of contrasting pieces; balance of programme will be taken into consideration.

302. CONCERTO CLASS VIOLIN, VIOLA AND 'CELLO Any age

The Robert Carrodus Memorial Bowl Time limit 15 minutes

One movement from any Concerto.

303. BAROQUE CLASS Any age

The Sheila Marshall Memorial Cup Time limit 10 minutes


Any stringed instrument (including harp, guitar, etc.)

Own choice of any work from the Baroque period.

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304. VIOLIN SOLO 15 years and over

The Dorothy Ventris Trophy (Senior Violin)

Own choice of one piece. Time limit 6 minutes

305. VIOLIN SOLO 14 years and under

The Jena Pang – Brenda Farrow Rose Bowl

Own choice of one piece. Time limit 5 minutes


The Wilfrid Waller Memorial Cup


Mazurka, Baklanova (repeats are optional)

(No. 5 from “Young Violinist‟s Repertoire” Bk 3; Faber)

307. VIOLIN SOLO 12 and 13 years

Cash prize donated by Jena Pang

Own choice of one, or two, pieces. Time limit 5 minutes


Pick a Bale of Cotton, Trad. American (No. 11 from “Fiddle Time Runners”; Oxford)

309. VIOLIN SOLO 10 and 11 years



Hills and Dales, K & H Colledge (No. 11 from “Waggon Wheels”; Boosey & Hawkes)


Own choice. Time limit 2½ mins.

312. VIOLIN OR VIOLA NOVICE CLASS Any age




313. ADULT LEARNERS – any stringed instrument 18 years and over


This Class is intended for those who first started to learn a stringed instrument during

their adult years.

314. VIOLA SOLO Any age


315. VIOLA SOLO 12 years and under


316. VIOLONCELLO 17 years and over

The Dorothy Ventris Trophy (Senior ’Cello)


317. VIOLONCELLO SOLO 16 years and under


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Sonata in D Major for Cello, 1st mvmt, Joseph Bodin de Boismortier (Any edition)





Minuet, Adam Carse (from “The Fiddler‟s Nursery for Cello”; Stainer & Bell)





Lollipop Man, K & H Colledge (No. 26 from “Waggon Wheels”; Boosey & Hawkes)




Trot Along, Sheila M Nelson (No.3 from “Piece by Piece” Book 1;Boosey & Hawkes)



326. VIOLONCELLO and BASS NOVICES 18 years and under

Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes Competitors must not have been learning for more than 18 months at date of entry. Signature of

Parent, Guardian or Teacher must be given as guarantee.

327. VIOLONCELLO and BASS NOVICES 12 years and under

Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes Competitors must not have been learning for more than 18 months at date of entry. Signature of

Parent, Guardian or Teacher must be given as guarantee.

328. DOUBLE BASS Any age


329. DOUBLE BASS 12 years and over


330. DOUBLE BASS 11 years and under


340. MANDOLIN SOLO Any age

Own choice of one piece. Time limit 5 mins.

341. GUITAR SOLO Any age Multi-class: The Jerry Mayes Challenge Cup (+ Allegro Voucher) (Classes 341, 342, 343)


342. GUITAR SOLO 12-15 years Multi-class: The Jerry Mayes Challenge Cup (+ Allegro Voucher) (Classes 341, 342, 343)


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343. GUITAR SOLO 11 years and under Multi-class: The Jerry Mayes Challenge Cup (+ Allegro Voucher) (Classes 341, 342, 343)


344. SENIOR UNACCOMPANIED SOLO Any age

Any orchestral stringed instrument. Own choice of work

written specifically for unaccompanied performance.


345. JUNIOR UNACCOMPANIED SOLO 14 years and under

Any orchestral stringed instrument. Own choice of work

written/arranged specifically for unaccompanied performance.


GRADED CLASSES – only ONE class may be entered

Any one piece from any year's syllabus of Associated Board, or Trinity/Guildhall

examinations.

Competitors in these classes must not have passed any grade higher than the one from which

the choice is made; the piece must not be played in any other class in the Strings section.

350. GR. 1 – Violin, Viola, Plucked Strings Any age

351. GR. 1 – ’Cello and Bass Any age

352. GR. 2 & 3 – Violin, Viola, Plucked Strings Any age

353. GR. 2 & 3 - ’Cello and Bass Any age

354. GR. 4 & 5 – Any Stringed Instrument incl. Plucked Any age

355. GR. 6 & 7 – Any Stringed Instrument incl. Plucked Any age

356. GR. 8 & Diploma

Any Stringed Instrument incl. Plucked

Any age Time limit 10 mins.

SIGHT READING CLASSES (Associated Board Grade Standard)

Competitors should enter the class corresponding to the standard of the latest exam passed.

Note: These classes are now COMPETITIVE.

PLEASE SPECIFY INSTRUMENT ON ENTRY FORM

360. STRINGS SIGHT PLAYING (Grade 1) – Free Entry Any age








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DUETS AND ENSEMBLES

380. DUET FOR TWO VIOLINS Any age Multi-class: The Leona Phillips Challenge Cup (Classes 380, 381)

Own choice of one piece. Accompaniment optional. Time limit 5 minutes

381. DUET FOR TWO VIOLINS 14 years and under Multi-class: The Leona Phillips Challenge Cup (Classes 380, 381)

Own choice of one piece. Accompaniment optional. Time limit 5 minutes

382. DUET FOR TWO VIOLONCELLOS 12 years and under

Piano accompaniment optional. Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes

383. DUET FOR TWO VIOLONCELLOS Any age


384. VIOLIN, VIOLA, ’CELLO, BASS DUET:

Teacher & Pupil

17 years and over

Own choice. Pupil only to be adjudicated. Time limit 5 minutes

385. VIOLIN, VIOLA, ’CELLO, BASS DUET:

Teacher & Pupil

16 years and under

Own choice. Pupil only to be adjudicated. Time limit 5 minutes

390. STRING GROUP CLASS 18 years and under

The HSBC Bank String Group Trophy (Senior)

Any combination of orchestral stringed instruments.

Own choice. Piano accompaniment optional.


391. STRING GROUP CLASS 13 years and under

The HSBC Bank String Group Trophy (Junior)

Any combination of orchestral stringed instruments. Time limit 10 minutes

Own choice. Piano accompaniment optional.

N.B. Suitable arrangements may be used in this Class, but a copy of such must be

available for the Adjudicator.

392. GROUP CLASS for PLUCKED INSTRUMENTS Any age


Any combination of two or more plucked instruments

(guitar, mandolin, lute, etc.). Own choice.

Piano accompaniment optional.


N.B. Suitable arrangements may be used in this Class, but a copy of such must be

available for the Adjudicator.

393. DUET - Any 2 Stringed Instruments incl. plucked Any age

The Golden Jubilee Trophy


394. DUET – Any Stringed Instrument (incl. plucked) & Piano Any age


PLEASE REFER ALSO TO CLASSES IN THE “400” SERIES, COVERING

COMBINATIONS OF DIFFERENT ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS

These include Bands, Ensembles, Orchestras, Chamber Groups, Duets, etc.

Also, see the PIANO Section for details of Own Composition classes

for any instrument(s) or voices(s)

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DUETS, ENSEMBLES, BANDS, ORCHESTRAS etc.

WHERE COMBINATIONS OF DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS ARE INVOLVED

Adjudicator: as appropriate to the composition of the class


RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENTS are NOT PERMITTED in this Section




“When an Own Choice work is selected from a publication containing several

different works and which is not published separately, one copy may be made

for the use of an adjudicator at a competition or festival provided that the

competitor or participant has already purchased his/her own copy and that the

copy made is retained and destroyed immediately after the event. The

accompanist should always be given a printed copy.”

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400. SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 11 years and under

The Committee Shield Time limit 10 minutes

Any combination of strings, recorders, wind and percussion.

Own choice.

401. SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 18 years and under

The Shoeburyness High School Trophy

Any combination of strings, recorders, wind and percussion. Time limit 15 minutes

Own choice.

402. JUNIOR CONCERT BAND 11 years and under

Any combination of wind, brass & percussion. Own choice. Time limit 15 minutes

403. MELODY ENSEMBLE WITH PERCUSSION 11 years and under


Melody to be played by any combination of instruments (wind, brass, strings,

percussion), supported by rhythmic percussion. Piano/keyboard accompaniment

optional.

404. CONCERT BAND – Amateurs only Any age

The Music for Pleasure Shield Time limit 15 minutes

Any combination of instruments. Own choice.

405. CONCERT ENSEMBLE Any age

The Joy Family Award for Concert Ensemble

Any combination of 3 or more players, one to a part. Time limit 10 minutes

Own choice.

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406. CHAMBER MUSIC – Amateurs only Any age

The Southend-on-Sea Chamber Music Challenge Cup and

Cash Prize


Any combination of 3 or more players, one player to a part.

Not conducted. Own choice. There is no objection to the

same player performing in more than one ensemble

407. CHAMBER MUSIC 15 years and under

The Helen Thatcher Challenge Cup Time limit 10 minutes


Not conducted. Own choice.

408. STRINGS CHAMBER MUSIC Any age

£20 Cash Prize Time limit 10 minutes


Stringed instruments only, including plucked, with or

without piano. All players to be adjudicated. Not conducted.

Own choice.

409. FAMILY CLASS

The Eileen Greaves Trophy for Family Class Time limit 6 minutes

Own choice.

This class is open to members of the same family or household. Duets, trios, quartets or

groups composed of any number of participants may be entered and may be vocal or

instrumental or a combination of both. Standard of work will be taken into consideration.

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SOUTHEND MUSICAL FESTIVAL PRIZE WINNERS’ CONCERT


2:30pm – 5:00pm

CROWSTONE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, KINGS ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

Please come and enjoy some of the winning performances

from each of the Festival’s five sections

Admission only £4.00, INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS

(children under 12 free)

Advance tickets available at the Festival, or from the Hon. Secretary (01702-341195)

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SPEECH AND DRAMA

Adjudicator:

Philip Thrupp, LGSM, LLAM (Hons), NDD, Cert.GSMD, Hon.FIEMS, FRSA, FSTSD


The Southend Musical Festival is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with

the Authors‟ Licensing and Collecting Society whereby entrants do not have to seek copyright

permission for any poetry, prose or solo dramatic items* performed, to a limit of 10 minutes.

Performers and teachers will be delighted to know that this Agreement ensures that authors will

be directly reimbursed as a consequence of their work being performed at this Festival.

*Footnote: Solo dramatic items must be announced with title and author at the time of

performance to qualify for copyright indemnity, and the performer must not change the words or

gender of the character.

- The Adjudicator must have a copy of your OWN CHOICE. Failure to provide one may

result in a loss of marks.

- Announce your items clearly.

- Time limits must be STRICTLY OBSERVED.

PROMPTING from the audience is not allowed under any circumstances. - Teachers are requested to discourage Competitors from submitting entries containing

material liable to cause offence to the audience.

- NO COSTUME MAY BE WORN IN ACTING CLASSES.


The Ridley Batchelor Cup:

for the highest mark in Premier Acting Classes 500, 501

The Daniel Radcliffe Cup:

for the highest mark in Verse Speaking (8 – 9 years) Classes 508, 509

The Gresham Cup:

for the highest mark in Verse Speaking (7 years and under) Classes 510, 511

The Anita Philpott Book Prize:

for the highest mark in Boys Only Verse Speaking Classes 512, 513, 514

The Doris Freyer Cup:

for the overall winner of the Acted Poem or Story Classes 521 – 524

The Helen Thatcher Cup for Dramatic Scene:

for the overall winner of the Dramatic Scene Classes 532 – 537

The Haley Ann Cresswell Challenge Cup donated by the Basildon Youth Theatre:

for the overall winner of the Dance Drama Classes 550 – 553

The Focus Theatre Workshop Cup:

at the discretion of the Adjudicator, at the end of the Speech & Drama Section

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500. THE PREMIER GOLD MEDAL CLASS 16 years and over

Cash prize of £20 Time limit 8 minutes Multi-class: The Ridley Batchelor Cup (Classes 500, 501)

NB Previous winners of this class may compete after a period of three years has elapsed.

NO COSTUME MAY BE WORN; a minimum of hand-props is allowed

Competitors are asked to perform a programme consisting of two contrasting selections:

(a) Dramatic Excerpt from a published play or adapted novel (Copy of script to be submitted with Entry Form)

(b) Verse Speaking

and to sight read a test piece chosen by the Adjudicator at the Competition.

501. THE PREMIER SILVER MEDAL CLASS 13, 14, and 15 years

Cash prize of £15 Time limit 6 minutes Multi-class: The Ridley Batchelor Cup (Classes 500, 501)

NB Previous winners of this class may not compete.

NO COSTUME MAY BE WORN; a minimum of hand-props is allowed

Competitors are asked to perform a programme consisting of two contrasting selections:

(a) Dramatic Excerpt from a published play or adapted novel (Copy of script to be submitted with Entry Form)

(b) Verse Speaking (minimum 1 minute).

502. THE PREMIER BRONZE MEDAL CLASS 12 years and under

Cash prize of £10 Time limit 4 minutes NB Previous winners of this class may not compete

NO COSTUME MAY BE WORN; a minimum of hand-props is allowed Own choice of dramatic excerpt from a published play or adapted novel. (Copy of script to be submitted with Entry Form)

VERSE SPEAKING

503. VERSE SPEAKING 16 years and over

The Clulow Challenge Cup Time limit 3 minutes

Own choice from the Nation’s Favourite Poems series published by the BBC.

504. VERSE SPEAKING 14 and 15 years

The Kathleen Stone Cup Time limit 3 minutes

Own choice from the Nation’s Favourite Poems series published by the BBC.

505. VERSE SPEAKING 12 and 13 years

The Olive Owers Plaque Time limit 2½ mins.

Own choice from The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse,

edited by Brian Patten (Puffin 0-141-32188-1)

506. VERSE SPEAKING 11 years

Own choice from The Naughtiest Children I Know,

edited by Anne Harvey (Red Fox 0-09-940866-X)


507. VERSE SPEAKING 10 years

Own choice. Themes: Fire, Storm, Emergency, Catastrophe Time limit 2 minutes

508. VERSE SPEAKING 9 years Multi-class: The Daniel Radcliffe Cup (Classes 508, 509)

Own choice. Themes: Magic, Monster, Mini-Beast Time limit 2 minutes

509. VERSE SPEAKING 8 years Multi-class: The Daniel Radcliffe Cup (Classes 508, 509)

Own choice. Themes: Feline, Feathered, Ferocious Time limit 1½ mins.

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510. VERSE SPEAKING 7 years Multi-class: The Gresham Cup (Classes 510, 511)

From “The Moon Has Got His Pants On” and Other Poems

by Steve Turner (Lion Children‟s Books 0-7459-4584-8)

Time limit 1 minute

1) “Breakfast Reading” or

2) “The Fun Times Table” or

3) “Stuck in the Middle of the Afternoon” or

4) “Dancing in the Mirror”

511. VERSE SPEAKING 6 years and under Multi-class: The Gresham Cup (Classes 510, 511)

From “The Moon Has Got His Pants On” and Other Poems

by Steve Turner (Lion Children‟s Books 0-7459-4584-8)

Time limit 1 minute

1) “School Dinners” or

2) “Homework” or

3) “The Moon Has Got His Pants On” or

4) “Baths”

512. BOYS ONLY VERSE SPEAKING 13 years and over Multi-class: The Anita Philpott Book Prize (Classes 512, 513, 514)


513. BOYS ONLY VERSE SPEAKING 11 and 12 years Multi-class: The Anita Philpott Book Prize (Classes 512, 513, 514)

Own choice Time limit 2½ mins.

514. BOYS ONLY VERSE SPEAKING 9 and 10 years Multi-class: The Anita Philpott Book Prize (Classes 512, 513, 514)


CHORAL SPEAKING

(No prompting is allowed in these classes, but, if desired, teachers may conduct their choirs in

full view of the Adjudicator)

515. CHORAL VERSE SPEAKING 16 years and over


516. CHORAL SPEAKING 11-15 years

The Lottie Noel Memorial Cup

3 - 15 voices. Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes

517. CHORAL SPEAKING 10 years and under

The Gilbey Pollitt Trophy

3 - 15 voices. Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes


The Le Page Challenge Shield

Team of 15 or more voices. Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes


The Claire Angel Challenge Cup

Team of 15 or more voices. Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes


The Jackie Curtis Cup

Any number of voices. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes

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ACTING

DISCRETION MUST BE EXERCISED IN CHOOSING MATERIAL OUT OF

CONSIDERATION FOR OUR CHURCH VENUE

Classes 521-537: NO COSTUMES MAY BE WORN; a minimum of hand-props allowed

ACTED POEM OR STORY (with or without narration)

Team of any number. Own choice Time limit 5 minutes

521. 16 years and over Multi-class: The Doris Freyer Cup (Classes 521 – 524)

522. 12 – 15 years Multi-class: The Doris Freyer Cup (Classes 521 – 524)

523. 11 years and under Multi-class: The Doris Freyer Cup (Classes 521 – 524)

524. 7 years and under Multi-class: The Doris Freyer Cup (Classes 521 – 524)

525. SHAKESPEARE SOLO 16 years and over

The Percy B. Renshaw Shakespeare Cup


526. SHAKESPEARE SOLO 13 - 15 years

The Margaret Stone Memorial Bowl


DUOLOGUES

Duologues and group dramatic activity are not covered by the agreement with the Authors' Licensing

and Collecting Society and copyright for these items should be sought by performers at the time of

entry. Copies of all duologues must be sent with the Entry Form.

527. DUOLOGUES Any age

The Cecily Moore Challenge Cup


528. DUOLOGUES 15 years and under


529. DUOLOGUES 11 years and under

The Irene Creigh Challenge Cup


530. SHAKESPEARE DUOLOGUE 15 years and under


531. SHAKESPEARE DUOLOGUE 16 years and over


SCENES

(Copies of scripts to be used in classes 532 - 537 must be sent with the Entry Form)

532. DRAMATIC SCENE – Clubs, Academies, etc. Any age Multi-class: The Helen Thatcher Cup for Dramatic Scene (Classes 532 –537)

Scene or part-scene for 3 or more characters. Own choice. Time limit 15 minutes

533. DRAMATIC SCENE – Clubs, Academies, etc. 16 years and under Multi-class: The Helen Thatcher Cup for Dramatic Scene (Classes 532 –537)


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534. DRAMATIC SCENE – Clubs, Academies, Schools, etc. 13 years and under

The W. V. Higby Memorial Cup Multi-class: The Helen Thatcher Cup for Dramatic Scene (Classes 532 –537)


535. DRAMATIC SCENE – Clubs, Academies, Schools, etc. 11 years and under Multi-class: The Helen Thatcher Cup for Dramatic Scene (Classes 532 –537)


536. DRAMATIC SCENE – Directed by a student. Any age Multi-class: The Helen Thatcher Cup for Dramatic Scene (Classes 532 –537)


537. DRAMATIC SCENE

Written, directed and performed by students.

Any age

Multi-class: The Helen Thatcher Cup for Dramatic Scene (Classes 532 –537)


MIME (no costume, music/sound effects)

538. SOLO MIME Any age

The W Camm Bacon Memorial Cup

“The Artist” Time limit 3 minutes

539. SOLO MIME 12 years and under

“Sandcastle Competition” Time limit 3 minutes

540. IMPROMPTU SOLO MIME Any age

To a title set by the Adjudicator. Prep. 4 mins; perf. 2-3

541. DUO MIME 14 years and over

“The Customer is Always Right” Time limit 3 minutes

542. DUO MIME 13 years and under

“Winner Takes All” Time limit 3 minutes

543. PREPARED GROUP MIME 16 years and over


544. PREPARED GROUP MIME 13-15 years


545. PREPARED GROUP MIME 10-12 years

The Les Voix Perdues Challenge Cup


GROUP MIME (with music/sound effects) (team of any number)

546. GROUP MIME (+ music/sound) 16 years and over Time limit 8 minutes

547. GROUP MIME (+ music/sound) 12-15 years Time limit 6 minutes

548. GROUP MIME (+ music/sound) 11 years and under Time limit 6 minutes

549. GROUP MIME (+ music/sound) 7 years and under Time limit 6 minutes

The James Frost Memorial Shield

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GROUP DANCE DRAMA (team of any number)

550. DANCE DRAMA 16 years and over Time limit 8 minutes Multi-class: The Haley Ann Cresswell Challenge Cup (Classes 550 – 553)

551. DANCE DRAMA 12-15 years Time limit 6 minutes Multi-class: The Haley Ann Cresswell Challenge Cup (Classes 550 – 553)

552. DANCE DRAMA 11 years and under Time limit 6 minutes Multi-class: The Haley Ann Cresswell Challenge Cup (Classes 550 – 553)

553. DANCE DRAMA 7 years and under Time limit 6 minutes Multi-class: The Haley Ann Cresswell Challenge Cup (Classes 550 – 553)

554. SOLO SPONTANEOUS IMPROVISATION 13 years and over

Create a scene around an object given by the Adjudicator. Prep. time 4 minutes

at the Competition Perf. time 2-3 minutes

555. GROUP PERFORMANCE – Special Needs 16 years and over

Prepared group performance (max. 10 per group*)

on the theme: “Stars” or “Time Travel”.


Music, mime and dance are encouraged in this class.

*The group may include additional helpers as required.

556. GROUP PERFORMANCE – Special Needs 15 years and under

Prepared group performance (max. 10 per group*)

on the theme: “Friends” or “Holiday Time”.

Music, mime and dance are encouraged in this class.

*The group may include additional helpers as required.


**NEW PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES**

These classes are intended for pre-school children only – i.e. those not yet attending “Big

School”! Tutors will be allowed to assist the children during the performance.

557. PRE-SCHOOL CHORAL SPEAKING Pre-school only

Own choice. Any number of voices. Time limit 2 minutes

558. PRE-SCHOOL DANCE DRAMA/MIME to MUSIC Pre-school only


READING

560. SIGHT READING Free Entry 15 years and over

Test piece to be chosen by the Adjudicator at the Competition Time limit 2 minutes

561. SIGHT READING Free Entry 12-14 years

Test piece to be chosen by the Adjudicator at the Competition Time limit 2 minutes

562. SIGHT READING Free Entry 11 years and under

Test piece to be chosen by the Adjudicator at the Competition Time limit 1½ mins.

563. SIGHT READING Free Entry 9 years and under

Test piece to be chosen by the Adjudicator at the Competition Time limit 1½ mins.

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RECITAL

564. RECITAL CLASS – Senior 13 – 17 years

The Beryl Scholfield Memorial Trophy (Senior) & £30 Prize

Using published works, each competitor is to select a theme of

his/her own choice and present a recital programme consisting

of both poetry and prose. The programme is to consist of:

- a minimum of 3 readings but no more than 4

(these do not have to be learned)

- an introduction, links between the readings and a

conclusion (these must be learned).

Overall time limit:

Min. 8, max. 12 mins.

565. RECITAL CLASS – Junior 9 – 12 years

The Beryl Scholfield Memorial Trophy (Junior) & £20 Prize

Using published works, each competitor is to select a theme of

his/her own choice and present a recital programme consisting

of both poetry and prose. The programme is to consist of:

- a minimum of 2 readings but no more than 3

(these do not have to be learned)

- an introduction, links between the readings and a

conclusion (these must be learned).

Overall time limit:

Min. 5, max. 8 mins.

PREPARED PROSE READING

In order to encourage entrants to read the whole story, and to master the technique of

reading aloud for performance, we would like to suggest that – where possible – they read

from the set book itself at the Festival.

570. PREPARED PROSE READING 16 years and over

The Focus Ladies Rose Bowl Time limit 3 minutes

Own choice from the works of Stephenie Meyer

571. PREPARED PROSE READING 13-15 years

Own choice from the works of Eva Ibbotson or

The Keys to the Kingdom by Garth Nix

Time limit 2½ mins.

572. PREPARED PROSE READING 11 and 12 years

Own choice from the works of Peter Dickinson Time limit 2 minutes

573. PREPARED PROSE READING 9 and 10 years

Own choice from Alice in Wonderland or

Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll or

The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross


574. PREPARED PROSE READING 8 years

Own choice from The Wishing Chair books by Enid Blyton

or The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson


575. PREPARED PROSE READING 7 years

Own choice from the Sophie books by Dick King-Smith or

The Twits by Roald Dahl


576. PREPARED PROSE READING 6 years and under

Own choice from the Walker Stories first step into fiction

series (published by Walker Books)


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577. DICKENS CLASS 17 years and over

The Dickens Cup awarded by the Dickens Fellowship,

Southend and District Branch No. 54

Own choice from the works of Charles Dickens Time limit 4 minutes

578. DICKENS CLASS 12-16 years

The Dickens Prize of £20 awarded by the Dickens

Fellowship, Southend and District Branch No. 54


579. DICKENS CLASS 9-11 years


ORIGINAL COMPOSITION

580. ORIGINAL POETRY COMPETITION 15 years and over

The Derek Lowe Memorial Cup Maximum length of poem - 50 lines. Competitors are invited to submit original verse to the

Secretary by October 1st. The poem should be read by the author or representative at the time

appointed for this Class during the Speech and Drama Competitions.

581. ORIGINAL PROSE COMPETITION 15 years and over Maximum length - 500 words. Competitors are invited to submit original prose to the Secretary

by October 1st. The passages should be read by their authors or representatives at the time


582. ORIGINAL PROSE COMPETITION 60 years and over

The “U3A” Prize Maximum length - 500 words. Competitors are invited to submit original prose to the Secretary

by October 1st. The passages should be read by their authors or representatives at the time


BIBLE READING

590. PREPARED BIBLE READING 15 years and over

(from the Authorised Version) Time limit 2½ mins.

591. PREPARED BIBLE READING 12-14 years

(from the Authorised Version) Time limit 2 minutes

592. PREPARED BIBLE READING 11 years and under

The Alice Jeffery Award for 11 & under Bible Reading

(from the Authorised Version) Time limit 1½ mins.

THE THOMAS CRANMER SCHOOLS PRIZE CLASSES

Sponsored by The Prayer Book Society

THE CRANMER AWARDS are designed to encourage young people to become familiar with

the Book of Common Prayer (1662). All participants in this Southend Musical Festival heats

must select and read passages from the 1662 Prayer Book of not less than three and not more

than five minutes‟ duration. The winners of these two classes will be eligible to compete in the

appropriate age group class at the National Final, which takes place in London next February,

and at which the passages must be recited from memory. The prizes - £250 to the winner and

£250 to his/her school or church – are presented by a distinguished figure (in the past, this has

included the Prince of Wales, Princess Margaret, Lord Hurd and Viscount Cranbourne).

Assistance with travel expenses to the London Final may be claimed for each candidate and one

accompanying adult only. Please see overleaf for details of the competition:

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Passages should be selected from the following:

- a selection from Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer or Holy Communion (omitting any

priestly words – absolution, consecration, blessing);

- a suitable passage from services of Baptism, Marriage or Burial (again, no priestly words

to be included);

- a suitable passage or selection from elsewhere in the BCP – e.g. the Litany, Special

Prayers and Thanksgivings, the Catechism, Commination, Forms of Prayer to be used at

Sea;

- a selection of Psalms;

- the Collect, Epistle and Gospel for any Sunday or Holy Day (or part therefrom).

Judges will take into consideration: diction and clarity, pace and phrasing and intelligent

communication of meaning and understanding of the passages.

* The candidate’s age at 1st February next year should be used to determine which of

the following two classes to enter:

593. THE THOMAS CRANMER SCHOOLS PRIZE CLASS 11-14 years (see * above)

Prize to the value of £10 donated by the Prayer Book Society

Passages (as above) from the Book of Common Prayer (1662), to be read. The total

reading should last at least 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes.

594. THE THOMAS CRANMER SCHOOLS PRIZE CLASS 15-18 years (see * above)

Prize to the value of £10 donated by the Prayer Book Society

Passages (as above) from the Book of Common Prayer (1662), to be read. The total

reading should last at least 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes.

The winners of the above two classes will be eligible to compete in the

National Finals, which will take place next February (25th

) at The Charterhouse,

London, and at which the passages must be recited from memory.

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SOUTHEND MUSICAL FESTIVAL PRIZE WINNERS’ CONCERT


2:30pm – 5:00pm

CROWSTONE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, KINGS ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

Please come and enjoy some of the winning performances

from each of the Festival’s five sections

Admission only £4.00, INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS

(children under 12 free)

Advance tickets available at the Festival, or from the Hon. Secretary

(01702-341195)

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From our Archives - Winners from 20 years ago . . . .

An official copy of each year‟s Syllabus and Programme has been archived since the Festival was

established in 1911 – we have selected just a few winners‟ names from the 1989 records, and, for added

interest, have shown where possible the titles of the piece(s) they performed

SINGING

Diane Clamp won the Armstrong Gibbs Centenary Class (“A Song of Shadows”)

Clara Smith won The Katie Ayers Cup for Parlour Songs (“Love, could I only tell thee”,

Capel) and The Ivy Wright Challenge Trophy (“A Poet’s Life”, Elgar)

Joanna Napthine won The Mude Cup for the Girls’ Solo 13-15 years class (“Ave Maria”,

Gounod)

Pauline Curtis won The Premier Trophy (“Pauline’s Aria” – Pique Dame – Tchaikovsky) and

The Horace Bayliss Memorial Cup (“The Silent Mill”, Montague Phillips)

Vanessa Cozens won The F D L Penny Memorial Prize (“Adieu Fôrets”, Tchaikovsky)

PIANOFORTE

Tobie Abel and Christine Kennedy won The H T Neath Memorial Shield (“Scherzo & Trio”,

Diabelli)

Kristine Roper won the 10 years Set Piece (“Spanish Serenade”, Ferrar) and Own Choice

(“First Snowdrop”, Reizenstein) classes

Colin C Davis won The L E Hyde Memorial Cup for 7 years & under Solo (“Water Wagtail”,

Marjorie Helyer)

Daniel Layzell, Victoria Seymour & Mark Flynn won the Trio – One Piano, Six Hands class

(“The Bells”, Laura Shur)

Colette May won the Piano Solo 9 years class (“A French Minuet”, D’anglebert)

WOODWIND & BRASS

Shara Thornton won The Winifred Hunt Challenge Cup for 9 years & under Recorder Solo

(“Folk Tune”, Bergmann)

Kyla Thornton won The Avril Dankworth Cup for 11 years & under Recorder Solo set piece

(“Scotch Tune”, Purcell)

Lindsay Jenkins won the 13 years & under Recorder Solo (“Adagio & Allegro”, Pepusch)

Joanna Smith won The Ann-Frances Ellis Cup for the highest marks in Woodwind Solo

(“Concerto in E flat”, Weber)

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STRINGS

Michelle Jeeves won the 9 years & under Violin Solo class (“Swinging”, Murray & Tate)

Helen Stamp won the Cello 9 years & under Own Choice class (“Berceuse”, Armas Jarnefelt)

and The Cowan Cup (movement from “Concertino in B minor”, Reiding)

Alison Hatt won the Cello 9 years & under Set Piece class (“Melodie”, Trowell)

and The Norman Clark Challenge Cup for the highest mark in 15 years & under Cello Solo

(“Air” from “Air & Dance”, le Fleming)

Helen Snelling won the Mandolin Solo 15 years & under class (“Mandolin Concerto in C

major” 3rd

movement, Vivaldi)

Lorraine Kelly won The Winifred Nancarrow Challenge Cup for 18 years & under Strings

Solo (from “Violin Concerto No. 9”, Beriot) and The Robert Carrodus Memorial Bowl (from

“Concerto in G major”, Mozart)

SPEECH & DRAMA

(All the following won prizes in Verse Speaking)

Suzannah Gurner - 6 years & under (either “The Bird Bath”, Florence Hoatson or “Honey

Bear”, Elizabeth Lang)

Sarah Stammers and Felicity Redman- 7 years (either “Footsteps”, Barbara Ireson or

“Granny’s Boot”, Spike Milligan)

Zofja Wonnacott and Alex Kidgell – 8 years (either “Bear in There”, Shel Silverstein or “The

Witches’ Ride”, Karla Kusting)

Catherine Long and Richard Ainscough – 9 years (either “The Flower Seller”, Eleanor

Farjeon or “Singing Ghost”, Jack Prelutsky)

Amanda Hawkins - 10 years (either “Coach”, Eleanor Farjeon or “Bring on the Clowns”,

Jack Prelutsky)

Paul Jenkins – 11 years; Georgina McMormack – 12-13 years

Jena Pang – Boys only Verse, 10-12 years

Katie Mallett – Original Poetry (“Catnapped”)

We have fascinating Syllabus, Programme and

Memorabilia archives dating back to the founding of

the Festival in 1911.

If you are interested in a particular period or aspect of

the Festival, we would be pleased to assist.

If would you like to add to the Memorabilia archive, we

would be delighted to hear from you.

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CHORAL

The Chas Waller Silver Challenge Shield I The Mme Radcliffe Lewis Challenge Cup

The Chas Waller Silver Challenge Shield II The Mrs Charles Waller Choral Trophy

The Dorothy Ventris Trophy (Choirs) The Mrs E E Gayler Trophy

The Dulcian Madrigal Trophy The Mrs Louise Boland Challenge Cup

The Ellis Cup for Male Voice Choirs The Mrs Waller Challenge Trophy

The Freda Parry Presentation Bowl The Musical Council Shield

The Girl Guides Assoc. Challenge Shield The Olive Owers Challenge Cup

The H W L Hobbs Challenge Shield The Pett Trophy

The Hilda Nevard Challenge Cup The Phillip Leicester Parry Memorial Cup

The Hodges & Johnson Challenge Cup The R A Jones Challenge Shield

The Lester Jones Challenge Cup The Samuel Riley Memorial Cup

The Sheila Heppel Memorial Cup

SOLO SINGING

The Alice Jeffery Trophy for Solo Singing The John Curtis Challenge Cup

The Barbara Southwell Challenge Cup The John Hamilton Memorial Cup

The Bernard Birn Challenge Cup The Kai Burton Trophy for Solo Singing

The Branchflower Family Challenge Cup The Kathleen Willison Memorial Cup

The Catherine Horder Memorial Cup The Katie Ayers Cup

The Connie Wedderburn Cup The Leigh Operatic & Dramatic Society Trophy

The Dorothy Ventris Trophy (Contralto) The Lilian Wood Challenge Cup

The Dorothy West Challenge Cup The Louise & Don Collard Cup

The Eileen Greaves Challenge Cup The M L Callard Memorial Cup

The Ellen C Petchey Memorial Cup The Mrs H W L Hobbs Challenge Cup for Ladies

The Frith Family Challenge Cup The Mude Challenge Cup

The G A Crow Memorial Cup The Peter Bayliss Memorial Salver

The Gayler Challenge Cup The Premier Trophy

The Gilberts Challenge Cup The Radford Cup

The Gladys Butler Cup The Sally Browne Cup

The Grainne Ahern Cup The Sheila Heppel Shield

The Gwen Stephenson Challenge Trophy The Songs from the Show Shield (Viccars Family)

The Horace Bayliss Memorial Cup The Thornton Family Shield for Entertainment

The Ivy Wright Challenge Trophy The Tunnicliffe Trophy

The Jewish Choir Plaque The Walter Tee Trophy

WOODWIND (Recorders) and BRASS

The A F Ellis Cup (Woodwind Solo) The Music for Pleasure Trophy (frm‟ly for Flute & Guitar)

The Avril Dankworth Cup The Peter Bayliss Memorial Cup

The Bill Lewington Musical Instruments Challenge Cup The Price Family Shield for Unaccompanied Solo

The Chris Stevens Challenge Shield The Price Family Junior Novice "Wind" Shield

The Eileen M E Neath Challenge Cup The Southend Musical Festival Brass Trophy

The Gibbs Family Trophy for School Ensemble The Wilson Trophy (Performance of Contemporary Music)

The HSBC Bank Shield for Woodwind Solo The Winifred French Challenge Cup

The Junior Woodwind Challenge Cup The Winifred Hunt Cup

Morton-Maskell Cups: Consorts, Recorders, WW Solo

STRINGS (including guitar and ensembles)

The Clarke Challenge Cup for 'Cello The Jerry Mayes Challenge Cup

The Committee Shield The Joy Family Award for Concert Ensemble

The Cowan Cup The Leona Phillips Challenge Cup

Dorothy Ventris Trophies: Snr. Violin/Cello The Marjorie Bose Memorial Cup

The Eileen Greaves Trophy for Family Class The Music for Pleasure Shield

The Gerwyn Parry Memorial Trophy The Robert Carrodus Memorial Bowl

The Golden Jubilee Trophy The Sheila Marshall Memorial Cup

The Helen Thatcher Challenge Cup The Shoeburyness High School Trophy

The HSBC Trophies for String Groups The Southend-on-Sea Chamber Music Challenge Cup & Prizes

The Jena Pang – Brenda Farrow Rose Bowl The Winifred Nancarrow Challenge Cup

The Wilfrid Waller Memorial Cup

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PIANOFORTE

The Agnes Bateson Memorial Cup The Jane Cotton Trophies

The Alfred Music Prize – Adult Beginners The Jena Pang Challenge Cup

The Alfred Music Prize – Jazz The Jena Pang Piano Concerto Award

The Alfred Music Prize – Junior The Jena Pang Rose Bowl

The Alfred Music Shield The Joan McCrimmon Cup

The Amy Cheung Challenge Cup The John Stewart Memorial Shield

The Andrew Palmer Cup The Katie Ayers Cup

The Benney Memorial Cup The L E Hyde Memorial Cup

The Cambridge Press Trophy The Laura Matilda Bacon Cup

The Clare Christison Challenge Cup The M Lawton Challenge Cup

The Clare Christison Piano Accompaniment Trophy The Margaret Helen Mills Challenge Cup

The D J Rowland Challenge Cup The Margaret Murray Challenge Cup

The Dorothy Bose Memorial Cup The Margaret White Memorial Cup

The Douglas Oates Memorial Cup The Michael Lewis Silver Challenge Cup

The Eleanor Button Challenge Cup The Mrs Stevens Junior Challenge Cup

The Florence & Peggy Taffs Challenge Cup The Muriel Muddiman Encouragement Trophy

The Frank Bonner Cup The Music for Pleasure Shield: Clementi

The H C Taffs Memorial Cup The Norah B Cable Challenge Cup

The H J Harding Memorial Cup The Phyllis Miller Memorial Cup

The H T Neath Memorial Shield The Piano Pavilion Trophy

The Honor Jackson Memorial Trophy The Vera Grand Challenge Cup

ORGAN - The Joseph Elcock Memorial Cup

SPEECH AND DRAMA

The Alice Jeffery Bible Reading Award The Helen Thatcher Trophy (Dramatic Scene)

The Anita Philpott Book Prize The Irene Creigh Challenge Cup

The Beryl Scholfield Memorial Trophies (Jun/Senior) The Jackie Curtis Cup

The Cecily Moore Challenge Cup The James Frost Memorial Shield

The Claire Angel Challenge Cup The Kathleen Stone Cup

The Clulow Challenge Cup The Le Page Challenge Shield

The Daniel Radcliffe Cup The Les Voix Perdues Mime Challenge Cup

The Derek Lowe Memorial Cup The Lottie Noel Memorial Cup

The Dickens Cup The Margaret Stone Memorial Bowl

The Doris Freyer Cup The Olive Owers Plaque

The Focus Ladies Rose Bowl The Percy B Renshaw Shakespeare Cup

The Focus Theatre Workshop Cup The Premier Medals: Gold, Silver, Bronze

The Gresham Cup The Ridley-Batchelor Cup

The Gilbey Pollitt Trophy The W Camm Bacon Memorial Cup

The Hayley Ann Cresswell Challenge Cup The W V Higby Memorial Cup

Southend Musical Festival is proud of its collection of cups and trophies which have been donated over the years,

since the Festival began in 1911, by public figures of the Borough and by music lovers and drama enthusiasts

involved in the competitions in one way or another.

Presentation of the cups or trophies is made at the end of the appropriate class, and the winners hold the cup for a

period up to the end of September of the next year, when it (or they) are returned to:

Clive Rogers, Southend Sports Trophies, 536 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea SS2 5PW (01702-616046).

Clive is responsible for the care and maintenance of the cups and trophies and also offers an engraving service.

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Chairman: Mrs Sally Browne; Secretary: Mrs Annette Forkin; Treasurer: Mr Harry Worsfold

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT: The safety of children and members of other vulnerable groups is paramount and all, without exception, have the right to protection from abuse. All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately and all the charity’s trustees and volunteers have a responsibility to report concerns.

Throughout this Policy, where “children” are mentioned, this also includes members of other vulnerable groups.

1. The objects of the Festival are to encourage the study, performance and appreciation of good music and drama by holding Annual Public Competitions, and to afford Competitors the opportunity of having their qualifications tested by eminent professional adjudicators.

2. The Festival is run entirely by volunteers and is held in two venues, both of which are public buildings open to people other than those attending the Competitions. We seek to inform and involve Parents / Guardians / Carers and Teachers in partnership with us to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable, a safe environment at the Festival.

3. This Policy relates to children under 18 years of age, and those vulnerable adults of any age who are identified to the Organisation prior to their arrival at the Festival. This should be done by contacting the address or telephone number at the foot of this document *. In recognising the needs of children from all ethnic groups and children who are disabled, the Festival actively seeks to meet needs notified to it by Parents / Guardians / Carers and/or Teachers.

4. All Festival Committee Members, and non-committee members carrying out jobs which require it, will undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. All Stewards and Helpers are recruited by personal recommendation and are issued with job descriptions, a copy of this Policy and associated procedures; the General Secretary maintains a register of all Festival volunteers. All Stewards are identified at the Festival by ribbons with name badges. The Officer in charge of each session will be a Committee Member, and will wear an identifying red ribbon. If any concern arises for a child or vulnerable person participating in the Festival, then the Officer in charge should be contacted so that the matter can be discussed in a quiet area. Every problem will be taken seriously, and will be documented and dated in a Festival Incident Book, which is held at each venue during the Festival and retained by the General Secretary thereafter.

5. The Festival will make every effort to ensure that Parents / Guardians / Carers and Teachers are informed of its current Child Protection Policy. The Festival therefore urges that all parties make themselves aware of this Policy and their part in its implementation.

6. This Policy is sent out, and printed in the Festival Syllabus and Programme, to inform Parents / Guardians / Carers and Teachers that all children under the age of 18 and vulnerable adults of any age must be accompanied by one or more responsible adults when attending the Festival. Under no circumstances will the Festival act in loco parentis.

7. Practice/rehearsal rooms and public toilet facilities are available but are not supervised by Festival personnel. Parents / Guardians / Carers and Teachers are responsible for ensuring that their children under 18 or vulnerable adults of any age are adequately supervised in these areas.

8. No cameras or video recorders are allowed in the performance hall. The Official Press Photographer may visit the Festival from time to time. If any Parent, Guardian, Carer or Teacher has any objection to a child or vulnerable adult being photographed by the Press, they must inform the Organisation in advance of the Festival, using the address/telephone number below *.

9. Please note the legislation and guidance that supports this Policy: The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; The Children Act 1989; The Police Act 1997; The Data Protection Act 1998; The Human Rights Act 1998; The Protection of Children Act 1999; The Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000; The Children Act 2004; The Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

10. The Organisers will constantly review this Policy, revising and enhancing it as necessary. In doing this they will look to the British & International Federation of Festivals for support and that body in turn will look to other agencies for good practice, most notably the NSPCC and Arts Council of England policy guidelines.

WHERE PARENTS / GUARDIANS / CARERS ARE NOT PERSONALLY ATTENDING WITH THEIR CHILDREN, WE DRAW THEIR ATTENTION TO THE 10 POINTS OF THIS POLICY AND REQUIRE THEM TO BE SATISFIED THAT THEIR CHILDREN WILL BE ACCOMPANIED TO THE FESTIVAL AND ADEQUATELY SUPERVISED BY

RESPONSIBLE ADULTS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF.

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