The fundraiser evening, held back in September for the Music for Fun Festival went well, raising nearly £100.
Even though the official closing date has passed for entries into the festival which takes place next month, it’s not too late to sign up as we will accept entries up to the end of this week.
If you are musically inclined, take a look at the classes of entry below. You will be judged by oboist, Martin Packman.
There’s loads to choose from. Follow the link at the bottom of the page for the application form and your chance to take part in the festival, which will be held in St Catherine’s Church, Ventnor over 20-22 November this year.
CLASSES
1. Novice Class for Piano/Keyboard: under 1yr tuition, not exceeding 3 mins
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
2. Piano Solo: any age, own choice, pre 1900, not exceeding 6 mins
A) grades 1-2; B) grades 3-4; C) grades 5-6; D) grades 7-8
3. Piano Solo: any age, own choice, post 1900, not exceeding 6 mins
A) grades 1-2; B) grades 3-4; C) grades 5-6; D) grades 7-8
4. Recital Class: grades 5-7, any instrumental or piano solo, 2/3 contrasting pieces,
own choice, not exceeding 10 mins
5. Recital Class: minimum grade 8, any instrumental or piano solo,
3 contrasting pieces, own choice, not exceeding 15 mins
6. Novice Instrumental Solo: under 1yr tuition, not exceeding 3 mins
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
7. Woodwind Solo: any age, own choice, not exceeding 6 mins
A) grades 1-2; B) grades 3-4; C) grades 5-6; D) grades 7-8
8. Instrumental and/or Vocal Ensemble: not more than one performer to a part,
own choice, not exceeding 7 mins
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
9. Instrumental Group: 2 or more performers to a part, not exceeding 7 mins
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
10. Music Making: 3 or more performers, any style, any age, vocal/instrumental,
not exceeding 7 mins
11. Piano Duet/Trio: own choice, 5 mins
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
12. Percussion Solo: any age, own choice, not exceeding 5 mins
13. Brass Solo: own choice, not exceeding 6 mins
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
14. String Solo: over 1yr tuition, own choice, not exceeding 6 mins
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
15. Guitar Solo: over 1yr tuition, own choice, not exceeding 6 mins
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
VOCAL CLASSES
16. Vocal Solo: own choice, not exceeding 5 mins.
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
17. Vocal Recital: under 18, 2/3 contrasting pieces, own choice, not exceeding 10 mins
18. Vocal Recital: over 18, 3 contrasting pieces, own choice, not exceeding 15 mins
19. Vocal Duet/Trio/Quartet: 1 voice per part, 2 contrasting pieces, not exceeding 10 mins
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age; D) Adult
20. School Choir: own choice, 2 contrasting pieces, not exceeding 7 mins.
A) Primary School age; B) Middle School age; C) High School age
21. Mixed Choir/Group: any age, 2 contrasting pieces, not exceeding 7 mins
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
22. Pre-Examination Class: Try out your examination pieces, adjudication only,
any grade, any instrument /voice
23. Composition Class: Have a go at performing your own composition,
any style, solo/ensemble, not exceeding 10 mins
