2015 - Mrs Sunderland Festival

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Syllabus

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Syllabus 2015 Established 1889 Registered Charity No 1103084

Affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech of which

Her Majesty the Queen is Patron

Entries accepted on-line www.mrssunderlandfestival.com

and by post

Closing Date Saturday 15 November 2014

Festival Dates Thursday 19 February – Saturday 28 February 2015

Prominent Events

Battle of the Bands Saturday 21 February Special Needs Day Wednesday 25 February Singing Workshop Thursday 26 February Young People’s Choirs Friday 27 February

Gala Concert

Saturday 28 February



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Welcome to ‘Mrs Sunderland’ 2015. This year’s syllabus contains several changes (see below) to reflect the changing needs of our performers.

We are always looking for ideas for new/different classes, workshops and other events. If you have any suggestions please contact me. Please read the syllabus very carefully as there are several changes to age groups and timings from last year, as well as some new classes added. New Classes

Classes 19 & 20 – Piano Performance Assessment 2 classes for people who enjoy playing the piano and would welcome comments on their performance.

Classes 68 & 69 – The Magic of Walt Disney We look forward to hearing a wide range of much loved songs from screen and stage.

Class 101 – Traditional Nursery Rhyme A chance for those in School year 1 or below (not even in school!) to recount their favourite rhyme Main Changes to classes (please see relevant pages for further information)

Percussion and World Drumming classes will be in the Concert Hall on Saturday 21 February.

Performers in ‘open’ classes (classes 24, 31 & 36) may bring their own accompanists.

We have changed the age ranges of the instrumental ensemble classes (classes 46-49). Please read the details of group sizes carefully.

The age range for the Pop Ballad class (class 70) has been changed to include people aged 14 to 21.

The Rose Bowl class (Class 73) introduced last year has been retained but the time allowance has been extended to 9 minutes.

This year there are classes for story and poetry writing (see Classes 117-124) Workshops and Special Events

Friday 20 February Kirklees Young Musician of the Year contest (details on page 4* for details)

Saturday 21 February ‘Battle of the Bands’ - Invitations are made to bands of all musical genres – Pop, Rock, Reggae, RnB, Hip – Hop etc. (See page 4* for details)

Tuesday 24 February Story Workshop – (details on website soon)

Wednesday 25 February Special Needs Event (details on website soon)

Thursday 26 February Singing Workshop – ‘Sing Asian Music’ Concert

Saturday 28 February 2015 Gala Concert

More details of the workshops and concert will be available on the website nearer the time and in the programme from the beginning of February.

I very much hope to see you at the 126th festival in February 2015.

Rosalind Watt Festival Administrator



Sponsors of the Mrs Sunderland ‘Sing Asian Music’ Workshop

Welcome to Mrs Sunderland Festival 2015

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Battle of the Bands

A new and exciting opportunity for the 2015 Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival. Performing to an audience in Huddersfield Town Hall, successful applicants will be part of a radical departure from the traditional classes associated with the Festival, and will bring a contemporary element which promises an exciting future. Invitations are made to bands of all musical genres – Pop, Rock, Reggae, RnB, Hip – Hop etc. We hope to present an opportunity to welcome a diversity of application, providing equal opportunity for everyone to showcase their talents. There will be no age limit to band members, though attention should be given to the Amateur status clause in the Festival Rules and Regulations. Bands are encouraged to include original material in their programme, although this is not essential. Application will be through submission of a recording, from which selected groups will be chosen to perform at the Festival. Adjudication will be a combination of the opinion of the Festival adjudicator, and the audience response to each performance. Please also see the back page of the entry form booklet in the centre of the syllabus for further details. We hope that this first venture will be the start of an exciting new chapter in the life of the Festival.

Kirklees Young Musician of the Year 2015 The Kirklees Young Musician contest, in association with Kirklees Council and the J W Pearce Prize Trust, will be held on Friday 20 February in the Concert Hall of Huddersfield Town Hall. The contest is for promising musicians between the ages of 16 and 25, including those who may be pursuing a professional career in music. Any of the prizes awarded should be used for their musical development. The winner will perform at the Gala Concert on Saturday 28 February in Huddersfield Town Hall. Full information on this event can be found in the centre of the syllabus.

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Piano Classes -‐ All performers are reminded that any introduction will be included in the time allowed

Piano Classes 1 to 6 o Written details of your chosen piece are required when registering at the festival. o A copy for the adjudicator is not needed.

Class 1 Piano Solo – School Year 3 & under Fee £6.00

One own choice piece from Roundabout by Alan Haughton, ABRSM


One own choice piece from either the 2013-‐14 or 2015-‐2016 ABRSM Piano Syllabus: Grade 1, list A, B or C Nos 1-‐3


One own choice piece from either the 2013-‐14 or 2015-‐2016 ABRSM Piano Syllabus: Grade 2 or Grade 3, , list A, B or C Nos 1-‐3


One own choice piece from either the 2013-‐14 or 2015-‐2016 ABRSM Piano Syllabus: Grade 3 or Grade 4, list A, B or C Nos 1-‐3





Piano Classes 7 to 20

Full details of the piece, including time, are required on the entry form


One own choice piece max 5 minutes

Class 8 Piano Solo – Sonatina -‐ School Year 9 & under Fee £6.00

One own choice sonatina movement max 4 minutes

Class 9 Piano Recital – School Year 11 & under Fee £10.00

• A recital of three own choice pieces at least Grade 5 standard in contrasting styles max performance 15 minutes

• Ineligible choices: those chosen by the performer for any other piano class • Credit will be given for a well-‐balanced programme

Class 10 Piano Solo – open Fee £7.00

One own choice piece which must be of Grade 8 standard or above and between 4 & 8 minutes Excludes pieces eligible for classes 10 Piano Solo Music Theatre & Film and 11 Piano Solo Sonata The winner, gaining at least B+ grade, will be eligible to compete in the Solo Instrumentalists' Challenge

Class 11 Piano Solo Music Theatre & Film – open Fee £7.00

One own choice piece from any show or film max 8 minutes

Class 12 Piano Solo – Sonata – open Fee £7.00

One movement from a Schubert, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven or Clementi sonata (must be of Grade 8 standard or above) max 8 minutes

Class 13 Piano Solo – Chopin – open Fee £7.00

One own choice piece from any work by Chopin (must be of Grade 8 standard or above) max 8 minutes

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Class 14 Piano Solo – 20th Century or 21st Century – open Fee £7.00

One own choice piece from any work written no earlier than the year 1900 (must be of Grade 8 standard or above) max 8 minutes (excludes pieces eligible for Class 10 Piano Solo Music Theatre & Film)

Class 15 Piano Duet – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00


Class 16 Piano Duet – School Year 9 & under Fee £6.00


Class 17 Piano Duet – open to all ages Fee £7.00


Class 18 Family Piano Duet – any ages Fee £6.00

One or two own choice pieces max 6 minutes

NEW Class 19 Piano Performance Assessment – under 18 years of age Fee £6.00

This non-‐competitive class is to encourage those who enjoy playing the piano and are not catered for in our other classes. One own choice piece between 1 and 5 minutes

NEW Class 20 Piano Performance Assessment – 18 years of age & over Fee £7.00

This non-‐competitive class is to encourage those who enjoy playing the piano and are not catered for in our other open classes. One own choice piece max 5 minutes

String Classes:

Performers must state on the entry form which instrument they will play Accompanist music to go to Jill Turner, 29 Paris Road, Scholes, Holmfirth HD9 1UA, Tel: 01484 684387 Full details of the piece, including time, are required with the entry

Class 21 String Solo – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00






Class 24 String Solo – open Fee £7.00

One own choice piece which must be of Grade 8 standard or above and between 4 & 8 minutes (excluding works offered by the performer in any other string class) Performers may bring their own accompanist but must mark the entry form NAR The winner, gaining at least B+ grade, will be eligible to compete in the Solo Instrumentalists' Challenge

Guitar Classes:

Performers may be accompanied on the guitar by their teacher Full details of the piece, including time, are required with the entry

Class 25 Guitar Solo – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00


Class 26 Guitar Solo – School Year 11 & under Fee £6.00


Class 27 Guitar Solo – open Fee £7.00

One own choice piece max 5 minutes The winner, gaining at least B+ grade, will be eligible to compete in the Solo Instrumentalists' Challenge

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Woodwind / Recorder Classes:

• Performers must state on the entry form which instrument they will play • Accompanist music to go to Jill Turner, 29 Paris Road, Scholes, Holmfirth HD9 1UA, Tel: 01484

684387 • Full details of the piece, including time, are required with the entry

Class 28 Woodwind / Recorder Solo – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00






Class 31 Woodwind / Recorder Solo – open Fee £7.00

One own choice piece which must be of Grade 8 standard or above and between 4 & 8 minutes (excluding works offered by the performer in any other woodwind / recorder class) Performers may bring their own accompanist but must mark the entry form NAR The winner, gaining at least B+ grade, will be eligible to compete in the Solo Instrumentalists' Challenge

Brass Classes:

Performers must state on the entry form which instrument they will play Accompanist music to go to Jill Turner, 29 Paris Road, Scholes, Holmfirth HD9 1UA, Tel: 01484 684387 Full details of the piece, including time, are required with the entry

Class 32 Brass Solo – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00






Class 35 Trumpet/Cornet Solo -‐ Slow Melody – School Year 11 & under Fee £6.00

One own choice slow melody piece for trumpet or cornet max 6 minutes

Class 36 Brass Solo – open Fee £7.00

One own choice piece which must be of Grade 8 standard or above and between 4 & 8 minutes (excluding works offered by the performer in any other brass class) Performers may bring their own accompanist but must mark the entry form NAR The winner, gaining at least B+ grade, will be eligible to compete in the Solo Instrumentalists' Challenge

Class 37 Two Instruments or Instrument & Voice – School Year 13 & under Fee £6.00

One own choice piece per instrument (or instrument & voice) total maximum 8 minutes Accompanist music to go to Jill Turner, 29 Paris Road, Scholes, Holmfirth HD9 1UA, Tel: 01484 684387 Full details of the piece, including time, are required with the entry

Class 38 Solo Instrumentalists' Challenge No Fee

The qualifying winners of the open solo classes will play their winning pieces: Class 10 Piano; Class 24 String; Class 27 Guitar; Class 31 Woodwind / Recorder; Class 36 Brass

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Percussion Classes:

• Performers must state on the entry form which instrument they will play • Accompanist music to go to Jill Turner, 29 Paris Road, Scholes, Holmfirth HD9 1UA, Tel: 01484

684387 • Full details of the piece, including time, are required with the entry

Class 39 Percussion Solo – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00


Class 40 Percussion Solo – School Year 11 & under Fee £6.00


Class 41 Drum kit Solo – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00


Class 42 Drum kit Solo – School Year 11 & under Fee £6.00


Class 43 Tuned Percussion Solo – open Fee £7.00

One own choice piece between 3 & 6 minutes (excluding works offered by the performer in any other percussion class)

World Drumming returns on Saturday 21 February!!

Full details of the piece and any required accompaniment are required on the entry form

NEW Class 44 World Drumming – Junior School Age Groups Fee £12.00

Own choice max 10 minutes, details are required on the entry form

NEW Class 45 World Drumming -‐ open Fee £12.00

Own choice max 10 minutes, details are required on the entry form

Instrumental Ensemble & Ukulele Group Classes Groups must provide their own equipment except for music stands, which we will provide Groups may perform with a conductor Large groups are permitted one professional player to play within the group

New Class 46 Small Instrumental Ensemble – School Year 6 & under Fee £12.00

Own choice max 8 minutes – any combination of instruments or single instrument, 2 to 10 players Please enter the name of the group as performer name on the entry form

Class 47 Small Instrumental Ensemble – all ages Fee £12.00

Own choice max 8 minutes – any combination of instruments or single instrument, 2 to 10 players Please enter the name of the group as performer name on the entry form

Class 48 Large Instrumental Ensemble – School Year 6 & under Fee £16.00

Own choice max 12 minutes – any combination of instruments or single instrument, 11 players and over Please enter the name of the group as performer name on the entry form

Class 49 Large Instrumental Ensemble – all ages Fee £16.00

Own choice max 12 minutes – any combination of instruments or single instrument, 11 players and over Please enter the name of the group as performer name on the entry form

Class 50 Ukulele Group – School Year 6 & under Fee £12.00

Own choice max 5 minutes. Please enter the name of the group as performer name on the entry form

Class 51 Ukulele Group – Open Fee £16.00

Own choice max 5 minutes. Please enter the name of the group as performer name on the entry form

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Vocal Classes :

Accompanist music for all own choice classes to go to: Richard Buxton, 34 Fir Road, Huddersfield HD1 4JE, Tel: 01484 301291

Gaining B grade or above, the winners of classes 53 to 56 will be eligible to compete in Class 57

Class 53 Girls Solo – School Year 5 & under Fee £6.00

Own choice from the songs listed below – from “Sing Together” arr Appleby and Fowler (OUP) No 2 My Father’s Garden (2 verses) No 16 Michael Finnigan (any 3 verses) No 18 The Keeper (any 2 verses) No 72 Golden Slumbers (2 verses) No 80 The Wraggle Taggle Gipsies (any 3 verses)

Class 54 Girls Solo – School Years 6 & 7 Fee £6.00

Either arr. Robertson: Westering Home, key A The ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM); published separately Good Music Roberton 75012 Or anon German: Quem pastores laudavere (He whom shepherds laud with praises), key F, Omit verse 3. To be sung in Latin or English The ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM) Or arr Hughes: I will walk with my love, key F, The ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)


Either trad Irish: The sunflower “Believe me, if all those endearing young charms”, key D Or Thiman: The Path to the Moon, key Ab Or Schubert: Minnelied, key D, to be sung in German or English All are published in the ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)

Class 56 Boys Solo – Unbroken Voice Fee £6.00

One own choice sacred or art song (not a song from a show)

Class 57 Junior Singers’ Challenge No entry fee

The qualifying winners of classes 53 to 56 will sing their winning songs

Gaining B grade or above, the winners of classes 58 to 61 will be eligible to compete in Class 62


Either Vaughan Williams: Linden Lea, key G or F Key G: The ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) Keys G or F published separately Boosey & Hawkes/MDS Or A Scarlatti: Le Violette (Rugiadose, adorose), key A or E, must be sung in Italian A Selection of Italian Arias, Vol 2 (high or low) ABRSM Or Schubert: Trauer der Liebe (Love’s Sorrow), key Ab or Eb The Art of Song, Grades 4-‐5 (high or med low) Peters EP71763 or 71764


Either Bononcini: Per la gloria d'adorarvi (Griselda), key F or D, to be sung in Italian A Selection of Italian Arias, vol 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) Or Brahms: Feldeinsamkeit, key Ab, G or F, must be sung in German The Art of Song, Grade 7 (high, med, low), Peters Or arr Britten: How sweet the answer (The Wren), key B or G Key B, No 3 from Britten Folksong Arrangements, vol 4, Boosey & Hawkes Key B or G, Britten Complete Folksong Arrangements (high or med low) Boosey & Hawkes Or Fauré: Le Secret, Op 23 No 3, key F or Db, must be sung in French The Art of French Song, vol 2 (high or med low) Peters EP 7520a or 7520b

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Class 60 Young Men’s Solo – School Year 13 & under (Broken voice only) Fee £6.00

One own choice art song (not a song from a show)

Class 61 Young Singers’ English Song – School Year 13 & under Fee £6.00

One own choice song by Purcell, Dowland, Boyce or Arne (not a song originating from an opera)

Class 62 The Huddersfield Choral Society Rose Bowl for Young Singers No entry fee

The qualifying winners of classes 58 to 61 will sing their winning songs

Music Theatre Classes

Songs must be sung as concert items – without costume, props or choreography

Class 63 Junior Music Theatre Boys and Girls – School Year 5 & under Fee £6.00

Either Bart: I’d do anything (Oliver) key C, any 2 verses Vocal Selections (Lakeview) Or Blake: Walking in the air (The Snowman) key Dmin The ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM) Or Arlen & Harburg: We’re off to see the wizard(Wizard of Oz) key C, whistling may be omitted Vocal Selections (Alfred TSF0038/FM Distribution)

Class 64 Junior Music Theatre Boys and Girls – School Years 6 & 7 Fee £6.00

Either Heneker: Flash, Bang, Wallop! (Half a Sixpence) key F Junior Songscape: Stage and Screen (Faber) Or Strouse: You’re never fully dressed without a smile (Annie) key G Junior Songscape: Stage and Screen (Faber) Or Rodgers & Hammerstein: Getting to know you (The King and I) key C Vocal Selections (WilliamsonMusic/Hal Leonard)

Class 65 Junior Music Theatre – School Years 8 & 9 Fee £6.00

One own choice song; the suitability of the song will be taken into consideration by the adjudicator





NEW Class 68 The Magic of Walt Disney – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00

One own choice Disney song from stage or screen , max 3 minutes; the suitability of the song will be taken into consideration by the adjudicator Recommended volume (not mandatory) The New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs (Hal Leonard)

NEW Class 69 The Magic of Walt Disney – School Year 9 & under Fee £6.00

One own choice Disney song from stage or screen , max 3½ minutes; the suitability of the song will be taken into consideration by the adjudicator Recommended volume (not mandatory) The New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs (Hal Leonard)

Class 70 Pop Ballad – 14 to 21 years of age Fee £6.00

One own choice song max 4 mins; performers may use either a backing track CD or the official piano accompanist *CD and/or music for accompanist must be sent with the entry form

Class 71 Unaccompanied Folk Song – School Year 11 & under Fee £6.00

One own choice unaccompanied folk song, not to exceed 3 minutes

Adjudicator copy is not required for this class

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Class 72 Young Singers’ Vocal Recital Class – 16-‐20 years of age Fee £30.00*

A recital of up to 12 minutes in performance, including accompaniment and any spoken introductions, consisting of:

One 17th or 18th century song or aria, sung in the original language, (from 24 Italian Songs & Arias, G Schirmer, or A Selection of Italian Arias, vols 1 & 2, ABRSM)

One English Art Song from the 20th century One own choice song or aria

• To enter you must qualify by competing in one of classes 58, 59, 60 or 61 • Pieces set in qualifying classes or performed by the performer in another class are ineligible • Performers may bring their own accompanist but must mark the entry form NAR • Performers who wish to use the official accompanist must send, with the entry form, clear copies

of their music (not volumes please) for the accompanist, clearly named and page referenced • The original music must be brought to the Festival for the Adjudicator, marked with performer’s

name and page number • Credit will be given for a well-‐balanced programme • Performers exceeding the time limit will not be placed

(*£10 refunded provided the performer takes part in the class)

Class 73 Rose Bowl Vocal Challenge Fee £10.00

The class is open to all singers from the age of 17 years, who to qualify must also enter at least one class from 74 to 79 and perform in it. Two contrasting own choice pieces (total time limit of 9 minutes), which must explore the Romantic repertoire of the 19th century: i one 19th century operatic aria from the Italian, German, French or Czech/Bohemian repertoire

which must be sung in the original key ii one 19th century song (not German Lieder)

which will further explore the rich development of vocal music in the Romantic era

Class 74 Oratorio or Sacred Work Solo – 17 years and over Fee £7.00

One own choice, which must be in the original key, other than any set piece in this syllabus – max 6 minutes

Class 75 Operatic Solo – 17 years and over Fee £7.00

One own choice, which must be in the original key, other than any set piece in this syllabus – max 6 minutes

Class 76 British Composer Solo – 17 years and over Fee £7.00

One own choice from any 20th or 21st century British composer

Class 77 French Mélodie – 17 years and over Fee £7.00

One own choice from the French repertoire (sung in the original language) Recommended volume (not mandatory) The Art of French Song, Voumes 1 and 2 (Peters)

Class 78 English Song Solo – 17 years and over Fee £7.00

One own choice from the songs, not originating from an opera, of Purcell, Arne, Dowland, Boyce or Pilkington

Class 79 German Lieder– 17 years and over Fee £7.00

One own choice from the Lieder of Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Wolf or Mendelssohn (sung in the original language)

Class 80 Music Theatre – 17 years and over (excluding those eligible for Classes 58 to 61) Fee £7.00

One own choice from any musical written between 1950 and the present day which must be sung as a concert item

Class 81 Light Opera Solo – 17 years and over (excluding those eligible for Classes 58 to 61) Fee £7.00

One own choice from any Light Opera or Musical written before 1950 which must be sung as a concert item

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Class 82 Vocal Solo for performers aged fifty and over Fee £7.00

One own choice song or aria max 5 minutes

Class 83 Vocal Recital – 21 years & over Fee £30.00*

A recital of three contrasting own choice songs or arias with a time limit of 12 minutes, including accompaniment and any spoken introductions(*£10 refunded provided the performer takes part in the class)

• To enter you must qualify by competing in one of the classes 74 to 79 • Pieces set in qualifying classes or performed by the performer in another class are ineligible • The original music must be brought to the Festival for the Adjudicator, marked with performer’s

name and page number • Performers may bring their own accompanist but must mark the entry form NAR. • Performers who wish to use the official accompanist must send, with the entry form, clear copies

of their music for the accompanist, clearly named and page referenced • Credit will be given for a well-‐balanced programme • Performers exceeding the time limit will not be placed

Choir Classes:

Choices MUST be submitted by Friday 19 December 2014 to [email protected] or by post to Gareth Beaumont 22 Moor Close, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield HD4 7BP Choirs are requested to bring their own accompanist, if this causes a problem please advise us on the entry form

Class 84 Non-‐competitive Choir – School Year 6 & under Fee £16.00

This is a class for schools which have never entered a Mrs Sunderland Festival before, max 50 voices One own choice song of maximum 3 minutes

Class 85 Junior Choir – Hymns or Sacred Song – School Year 6 & under Fee £16.00

Two contrasting own choice sacred pieces together maximum 8 minutes

Class 86 Junior Choir – School Year 6 & under Fee £16.00

Two contrasting own choice pieces together maximum 8 minutes

Class 87 Young People’s Choir – School Year 9 & under Fee £16.00

Open to any choir which has not been placed first in a Mrs Sunderland Festival Two contrasting own choice pieces together maximum 8 minutes

Class 88 Young People’s Choir – School Year 9 & under Fee £16.00


Class 89 Young People’s Choir – 19 years & under Fee £16.00


Choirs eligible for classes 84-‐89 are NOT eligible for the following adult choral classes

Class 90 Adult Choir – 8 voices or over Fee £18.00

Any choir which has not been placed first at a Mrs Sunderland Festival over the last 5 years Two contrasting own choice pieces together maximum 8 minutes

Class 91 Small Choir – 8-‐20 voices Fee £18.00


Class 92 Ladies Choir – 21 voices & over Fee £18.00


Class 93 Male Voice Choir – 21 voices & over Fee £18.00


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Class 94 Mixed Voice Choir – 21 voices & over Fee £18.00


Class 95 Choir Programme – open to performers in classes 90-‐94 Fee £18.00

A balanced own choice programme of up to three pieces max 12 minutes

Class 96 Choir Prize Winners Challenge – open to eligible winners in classes 91–95 No Fee N.B. The winner of Class 90 MAY be eligible to enter at the adjudicator’s discretion

Two contrasting own choice pieces together max 8 mins, may be specially prepared pieces or those sung in previous classes (no adjudicator's copy required), performance will also be judged on entertainment value Choirs winning more than one qualifying class may only perform once The Choir Challenge will take place during the Gala Concert on Saturday 28 February 2015

Speech Classes:

Books containing the set pieces for speech classes can be obtained from The Children's Bookshop, 37 Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, 01484 658013 If you have any difficulty in obtaining the listed works please contact Jenny Lockwood on 01484 666827

NEW Class 101 Nursery Rhyme – School Year 1 & under Fee £6.00

Any traditional nursery rhyme

Class 102 Verse Speaking – School Year 4 & under Fee £6.00

Either John Foster: This morning my Dad shouted Or John Foster: The Cellar Both from The Poetry Chest, Oxford University Press £6.99 ISBN 978-‐0-‐19-‐276341-‐9

Class 103 Verse Speaking – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00 Either Richard Edwards: Monster Or Gervase Phinn: Nativity Both from The Works Key Stage 1, MacMillan £5.99 ISBN 0-‐330-‐43947-‐2

Class 104 Verse Speaking – School Year 9 & under Fee £6.00

Either Robert Frost: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening Or Rupert Brooke: The Soldier Both from Off By Heart edited by Daisy Goodwin, Scholastic £7.99 ISBN 978-‐1-‐407112-‐08-‐4

Bible Reading – Any Standard Version

Class 105 Bible Reading – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00

Either Luke ch 15 v 1-‐7 Or Psalm 100

Class 106 Bible Reading – open (excludes performers eligible for Class 105) Fee £7.00

Either Isaiah ch 65 v 17-‐25 Or John ch 20 v 19-‐31

Prepared Reading performers must bring a named photo-‐copy of their chosen extract to the festival

Class 107 Prepared Reading – School Year 4 & under Fee £6.00

Michael Morpurgo: The Butterfly Lion Harper Collins £4.99 ISBN 978-‐0-‐00-‐675103-‐8 Any 2 minute extract, including any introduction

Class 108 Prepared Reading – School Years 6 & under Fee £6.00

Chris Mould: Something Wickedly Weird Hodder £4.99 ISBN 978-‐0-‐340-‐93102-‐8 Any 2 minute extract, including any introduction

Class 109 Prepared Reading – School Years 9 & under Fee £6.00

Marcus Sedgwick: Floodland Orion Books £6.99 ISBN 978-‐1-‐85881-‐763-‐7 Any 2 minute extract, including any introduction

Class 110 Prepared Reading – 15 years and over Fee 6.00

Any 3 minute extract, including any introduction, from the works of Laurie Lee – title to be given on entry

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Class 111 Sight Reading – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00

You will be given a few minutes to read through a piece of prose before reading to the adjudicator Each performer will be given the same conditions

Class 112 Sight Reading – open Fee £7.00

You will be given a few minutes to read through a piece of prose before reading to the adjudicator Each performer will be given the same conditions

Dramatic classes performers must state the name of the play or dramatic item and author on the entry form ALSO bring a photo-‐copy of their chosen speech to the Festival for the use of the adjudicator Please note that the speech, which cannot be in costume, will be vetted for inappropriate language

Class 113 Dramatic Solo – School Year 6 & under Fee £6.00

One own choice speech from any play including Shakespeare, max 5 minutes, including any introduction

Class 114 Dramatic Solo – School Years 7-‐13 Fee £6.00


Class 115 Dramatic Solo – open Fee £7.00


Class 116 Dialect Speaking – open Fee £7.00

Any own choice piece(s) max 5 minutes Performers are reminded that the material should exercise dialect speaking rather than just regional accent They must provide the adjudicator with a photo-‐copy of their chosen speech at the Festival

Poetry and Prose Writing Classes: • Please make your entries by 15 November 2014 by submitting your name and contact details • Your written scripts must be sent by 9 January 2015, to allow for adjudication, to:

Mrs Andrea Hampshire 3 Charnock Close, Halifax HX1 2NZ Schools please note: Bulk entries -‐ £25 per 10 entries with a maximum of 20 children per school in classes 119, 120, 122 & 123 Please send these entries by post to Andrea

Class 117 Dialect Prose Writing – open to all ages Fee £7.00

This piece should be no longer than 3 minutes in speaking

Class 118 Dialect Poetry Writing – open to all ages Fee £7.00

This piece should be no longer than 3 minutes in speaking

Class 119 Poetry Writing – School Year 4 & under Fee £6.00

A short poem on your own choice theme

Class 120 Poetry Writing – School Years 5 & 6 Fee £6.00

A short poem on your own choice theme

Class 121 Poetry Writing – open to poets not eligible for classes 119 & 120 Fee £7.00

A poem or sonnet of no longer than 3 minutes in speaking on your own choice theme written legibly or typed on A4 size paper

Class 122 Short Story Writing – School Year 4 & under Fee £6.00

500 words maximum on the theme “My Adventure”

Class 123 Short Story Writing – School Years 5 & 6 Fee £6.00

500 words maximum on the theme “Behind the Door”

Class 124 Short Story Writing – open to writers not eligible for classes 122 & 123 Fee £7.00

750 words maximum on your own choice theme

Festival Contacts

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Festival Administrator – all general enquiries Rosalind Watt 01484 663783 [email protected]

Entry, timetable and programme queries Elaine Rawling [email protected]

Entry Administrator Contacts Kirklees Young Musician entries Richard Buxton 34 Fir Road, Huddersfield HD1 4JE 01484 301291

Instrumental entries Jill Turner 29 Paris Road, Scholes, Holmfirth HD9 1UA 01484 684387

Vocal entries Richard Buxton 34 Fir Road, Huddersfield HD1 4JE 01484 301291

Speech, Drama, Poetry, Prose Writing entries Andrea Hampshire 3 Charnock Close, Halifax HX1 2NZ 01422 613915

Choir entries Gareth Beaumont 22 Moor Close, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield HD4 7BP 01484 646441

Specific Query Contacts Kirklees Young Musician – all queries Richard Buxton 01484 301291

Piano Jane Robertson 01484 689184 Instrumental Ralph Barker 01484 643656

Vocal Michael Hampshire 01422 613915

Speech & Drama, Poetry & Story Writing Jenny Lockwood 01484 666827 Singing Workshop & Choral Charmaine & Gareth Beaumont 01484 646441

Festival Support Contacts Sponsorship opportunities and advertising Ray Brown 01484 603801

Festival Helpers’ Co-‐ordinator Ann Talboys 01484 665843

Friends’ Scheme Glenis Brown 01484 603801

Proposed Timetable The 2015 Festival will be held in Huddersfield Town Hall

Piano – Adult and Junior Thursday 19 & Friday 20 February

Kirklees Young Musician Friday 20 February Vocal – Adult and Junior Friday 20 to Sunday 22 February Percussion/World Drumming Saturday 21 February

Speech & Drama, Poetry / Prose Writing, Dialect Sunday 22 to Tuesday 24 February Instrumental Monday 23, Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 February Children & Young People’s Choirs Friday 26 February Adult Choirs Saturday 28 February

Gala Concert Saturday 28 February

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Scholarships & Bursaries are available.

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Music: Set music should be available from all good music shops including our local stockist Dawsons Music, Market Street, Huddersfield HD1 2EH 01484 427455 www.dawsons.co.uk

Speech: Set books for both children and adult classes will be available from

The Children’s Bookshop, 37-‐39 Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3JF (01484 658013)

Notification: This will be sent out towards the end of January 2015. Included will be times of

the sessions when the classes will be held and the venue, along with a full timetable and further information for the competitors. Any errors spotted should be e-‐mailed to [email protected] or telephoned to Rosalind Watt 01484 663783

Classes: Some classes will be run in sessions to allow more time for adjudication/teaching

opportunities Programme: The full programme will be available from early February Audience: We welcome an audience to all sessions Refreshments: Substantial refreshments will be on sale provided by Kirklees Catering Services Reports: All competitors receive a report on their performance, excepting finals Certificates: All children (year 6 and under) who take part in individual classes receive a

certificate of performance Trophies: All winners of trophies will be required to sign for them and leave contact details Bursaries: Bursaries may be awarded at the discretion of the Trustees Photographer: A professional photographer will be available on the premises

Teachers’ Advertising Directory Teachers of disciplines encouraged by our Festival are invited to advertise in our 2015 Programme with their details of disciplines taught and contact details Please contact Ray Brown via whichever method suits best: e-‐mail: ray.brown@stoneygate-‐accountancy.com phone: 01484 603801 post: 4 Church Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield HD8 8AF The cost is £20 (cheques made payable to The Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival)

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The Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival Rules

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1) Amateur Status

a. The Festival is for amateur performers only

i. An amateur is considered to be one who does not derive part of their livelihood from the branch of performance defined by the class title, nor is an Equity card holder

ii. Junior Equity card holders under 18 years of age are deemed as amateur if it is not their sole

means of support b. Conductors and accompanists of choirs and bands may be either professional or amateur

2) Age Limits a. The age limit shown in a class listing must be adhered to.

3) Performance a. Set Pieces

i. Set pieces must not be altered or edited

ii. Music must be performed in the key given and not transposed b. Own Choice Pieces

i. Own choice performance items must adhere to the title of the class and any other criteria given

in the class listing ii. The same item cannot be performed in more than one class, except in a final, or the choirs’

prize-‐winners’ challenge

iii. Own choice items cannot be changed after the closing date for entries iv. Full details with the entry are required for the programme, the adjudicator, the accompanist (if

required) and the Performing Rights Society

4) Timings i. All performances in time-‐limited classes are timed in their entirety including any introductions

and any breaks between items, unless the adjudicator requests further time between items

ii. If a time limit is exceeded the competitor will not be allowed to take 1st, 2nd or 3rd place

5) Dress Code i. Although concert dress is not essential, all competitors are advised to dress appropriately for a

concert performance

6) Copyright Regulations a. Competitors must adhere to Copyright regulations (Copyright Act 1956) b. The Committee accepts entries on the understanding that requisite permissions have been granted

c. Works must not be photocopied without the permission of the copyright holder i. Except when an own choice work is selected from a publication containing several different

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

adjudicator/accompanist at a competition or festival, provided that the competitor has already purchased his/her own copy which must be presented at the festival. All photocopies will be retained after the event and destroyed by the administrators after the event.

d. Music Theatre Classes i. All performances using music from shows in current production are subject to copyright law

ii. Songs from shows in current production may be sung as a concert item (i.e. without costume, props or choreography), without the need for copyright permission

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The Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival Rules

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e. Own Choice Speech & Drama Classes

i. Solo dramatic items may be performed without the need to seek individual copyright permission provided that: 1. The performance is not longer than ten minutes

2. The title and author are announced at the time of performance 3. Neither the words nor the gender of the character have been changed

f. Competitors or teachers with queries on how to obtain copyright permission for performance items

should contact Festivals House (email: [email protected]) before making their entries

7) Accompanists & Music a. Where a performance requires an accompanist the festival’s professional accompanist MUST be

used unless otherwise stated in the class listing or for choir classes b. Accompanist music MUST be clearly marked with the Name of the Entrant, Class Number and Class

Name, and Title of the piece c. Posted entries: music for the accompanist MUST be sent along with the entry

This can be a good, legible photocopy which will be destroyed after use

d. On-‐line entries: Instrumental class music for the accompanist MUST be sent by the closing date to: Jill Turner 29 Paris Road, Scholes, Holmfirth HD9 1UA 01484 684387

Vocal class music for the accompanist MUST be sent by the closing date to: 34 Fir Road, Huddersfield HD1 4JE 01484 301291 These can be a good, legible photocopies which will be destroyed after use

8) Entries a. Entries must be sent, complete with ALL requested information to the appropriate Entries

Administrator and received by the stated closing date b. Entries must be accompanied by the correct total payment for all classes entered

c. Entries must not be sent by registered or recorded post as this incurs costs and delays d. If any excess postage costs are incurred by the Festival the correspondent will be recharged that cost

plus £1 administration fee which must be received before the closing date e. Receipts will not be sent unless specifically requested and a correctly stamped and addressed

envelope is included

f. In the event of withdrawal for whatever reason entry fees will not be refunded g. In the event of a class being poorly supported it may be withdrawn at the discretion of the

Committee and entry fees returned

9) Age Groupings a. Where age is given, eg recital classes, the age of the competitor is determined by their age in years

at the 31st August in the year of the festival b. The school years are given as guidance and do not imply that entrants need to be in education

eg those aged 16-‐18 and groups/bands/choirs/orchestras need not be from schools

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Adjudicators

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All our adjudicators are members of the British and International Federation of Festivals

Liz Childs GRSM(Hons), LRAM – Instrumental Liz studied Flute with Gareth Morris and Piano with Graeme Humphrey at the RAM and has performed all over the world. Her varied life includes performing with Quintessimo, adjudicating at home and abroad, teaching at home and at the University of East Anglia. Liz is founder and Musical Director of the Bedfordshire Woodwind Academy (www.bedfordshirewoodwind.co.uk) a very recent initiative and is Flute teacher at Beechwood Park School in Markyate, Herts. Liz thoroughly enjoys her work as an adjudicator regarding it a real privilege to be able to encourage and inspire performers. She believes that a positive experience at a BIFF Festival can change a performer’s life forever. Caroline Clemmow, ARAM, LRAM, ARCM – Piano Caroline has a rich and varied musical background. As a violinist she led the Kent Youth Orchestra and was subsequently awarded a piano scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music where she won many prizes. While performing concertos and solo recitals, Caroline derives particular pleasure from the field of chamber music, covering an extremely wide repertoire. She has participated in many London concerts, given numerous broadcasts and played in major festivals. An important part of her work is the celebrated piano duo with Anthony Goldstone; they are critically acclaimed for their pioneering broadcasts and CDs, building an international following. Sam Dunkley MA, BMus Hons – Junior Choirs Sam studied at the University of Huddersfield. He has gone on to sing for Opera North, in their commission ‘Songs at the Years End’, and was singer and MD for the acclaimed Wilson+Wilson production ‘Mulgrave’. As a conductor, Sam has directed massed choirs of children at Symphony Hall and the Royal Albert Hall and the Beverley Early Music Festival Schools Chorus, for whom he directed a production of Noye’s Fludde. He runs school choirs, a county choir, a community choir and a singing and signing choir. He is a workshop leader and music consultant and established ‘Performing Arts etc’ to provide workshops in schools and theatres. Prof. David Hoult MusB(Hons), MPhil,GRSM, ARMCM, FRNCM, FRCM, FLCM – Adult Choirs David studied at Manchester University, the Royal Northern College of Music and Lancaster University and is a former professional singer and brass player who was a regular broadcaster on BBC Radios 3 and 4. David was the Principal of Leeds College of Music from 1993–2008, having previously been Head of Music at University College Salford and Director of Music at Cheadle Hulme School, Cheshire. Maria Jagusz GRNCM – Vocal Maria trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and the National Opera Studio. Since then she has sung many of the leading mezzo-‐soprano roles in the UK and Europe. She has worked with José Carreras, Placido Domingo, Dame Kiri Te Kanewa and Mirella Freni and Dame Felicity Lott. As well as her singing engagements Maria runs a busy teaching practice and creates many performing opportunities for up and coming artists. She runs the Young Artists Programme for Longborough Festival Opera.

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10) Mary Powney LRAM, ARCM, PGCA – Piano and Vocal Mary trained for four years at the Royal Academy of Music, with joint first studies in piano and singing, then worked in London as a freelance coach and accompanist with professional singers and sang in a small professional choir; she also working with a number of instrumentalists. After moving to Kendal she developed a private teaching practice – piano and singing – and undertook a number of solo singing engagements in oratorio and recitals. Mary conducted both male and mixed voice choirs, being the Director of the K Shoes Male Voice Choir for 31 years. She was, for many years, an accompanist and is an adjudicator member of The British and International Federation of Festivals. Carol Schroder LLAM, PGCE, MISTD – Speech and Drama Working in the professional theatre, television and cabaret, Carol produced her one woman show. She teaches presentation skills in commerce and industry and has taught ESL, SEN and drama at schools and colleges including Guildford School of Acting, Grandison College and, for 22 years, at Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts and, until 2007, Croham Hurst School, Croydon. Carol examines for LAMDA throughout the UK, Ireland and worldwide. Writing “The Discussion” 1&2 for LAMDA she contributed to its Musical Theatre syllabus and “Musical Theatre – Exploring The World Through Song”. She was a trustee of Voice Care Network UK. James Stretton FTCL, GTCL, LTCL, PGCE – Instrumental and Percussion James studied at Trinity College of Music, London. A professional trumpeter by trade he has worked for the CBSO, RLPO and London Concert Orchestra. A regular performer with the Royal Shakespeare Company he has performed in several productions, most recently Romeo & Juliet and Julius Caesar. In the brass band world he is formally a member of both the Yorkshire giants Black Dyke and Grimethorpe; and was a member of Black Dyke when they won the European Championships in 2005. Formally Head of Instrumental Music at Harrogate Ladies’ College, James left full-‐time teaching to set up his own company Orichalcum – World of Brass. YouTube ORICHALCUM1 channel. Christina Thomson LRAM, ARCM, GRCM, PGCA – Instrumental Ensembles Christina studied horn, piano and singing at the Royal Academy of Music. A career in Bavaria followed, before she returned to London to perform and to teach at Harrow and the Purcell School. In 1991 she moved to Ripon, Yorkshire, where she teaches at the Choir School and Ampleforth College. She also has an extensive private practice encompassing ages 5 to 78! She is an examiner for the ABRSM and is a Brass Mentor for the Associated Board’s professional development course. Colin Touchin MA(Oxon), LTCL – Kirklees Young Musician of the Year Colin studied clarinet with Graham Turner (Hallé) and recorder with Ferdinand Conrad, Konrad Huenteler and Dennis Bamforth. Director of Music at the University of Warwick for 15 years, he has conducted orchestras, bands and choirs internationally (National Youth Wind Orchestras of Great Britain, Hong Kong, Wales, Luxembourg) and at Dartington International Summer School. He holds workshops on performance, conducting, chamber music, recorders, choirs and is Composer-‐in-‐Residence at King Henry VIII School, Coventry. He is founder/conductor of Spires Philharmonic Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Orchestra and Associate Conductor, Essex Chamber and London Charity Orchestras; he founded the National Youth Recorder Orchestras.

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Whilst still accessing the same high quality academic provision as other students, those accepted for the programme will also benefit from:

access to lessons by a specialist team of instrumental staff extra curricular theory classes to develop theoretical knowledge extra curricular aural classes to develop musicianship a wide range of extra curricular ensembles regular performance opportunities a peer mentor to assist with skill development

The school has well-equipped music facilities with two large teaching rooms, several practice rooms and a recording studio.

Ensembles include Junior and Senior Choir, Big Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Ensembles, all of which take part in regular concerts. The school regularly enters groups in the annual Mrs Sunderland Music Competition. Music scholars will normally be expected to take Music GCSE.

How do I apply?

Application forms and further information may be found on the Rastrick High School website www.rastrick.calderdale.sch.uk under Admissions. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA 01484 406372.

Applicants will be invited to attend an assessment session at the school where their musical aptitude will be assessed.

Talented Musician Development Programme

Our programme offers up to sixteen places annually to students who have musical potential and can show

evidence of skill, potential, passion and commitment to playing a musical instrument or singing.

develop vocal skills become a peer mentor develop skills for lifelong learning extend instrumental skills through the adoption of a second instrument

Admissions opportunity for Year 7

Purpose & Policies

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Purpose of the Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival To give amateur performers of the Arts -‐ music, speech, literature and drama -‐ the experience of competing on a prestigious public stage combined with the educational benefit of encouragement and guidance from specialist adjudicators.

Child Protection Policy The British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech work for amateur festivals everywhere to help create thousands of educational performance opportunities for children and young people each year.

The Federation, and our member Festivals, are committed to ensuring safe environments for children and young people and believe that it is always unacceptable for a child or young person to experience abuse of any kind. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people, by a commitment to recommend best practice which protects them. This policy applies to our Board of Trustees, paid staff, Adjudicator members, volunteers, students or anyone working on behalf of the Federation and our member Festivals. We recognise that:

• the welfare of the child/young person is paramount • all children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual

orientation or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse • working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other

agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare.

The purpose of the policy: • to provide protection for the children and young people who participate in our festivals,

including the children of festival members • to provide staff and volunteers with guidance on procedures they should adopt in the

event that they suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm

We will seek to safeguard children and young people by: • valuing them, listening to and respecting them • adopting child protection guidelines through procedures and safe working practice for staff

and volunteers • recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made • sharing information about child protection and safe working practice with children,

parents, staff and volunteers • sharing information about concerns with agencies who need to know, and involving

parents and children appropriately • providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, support and

training.

The Federation will review this policy each year in November in line with Safe Network guidance or sooner in light of any changes in legislation or guidance. All changes will be communicated to our member Festivals in time for the start of the new Festival year.

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Equal Opportunity Policy No person shall receive less favourable treatment or consideration on the ground of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender re-‐assignment, age, disability or marital status or be disadvantaged by any requirement or condition that cannot be justified. Any specific need should be made known to the Festival Administrator before the Festival. The festival’s complaints procedure is available to anyone who believes that he or she may have been unfairly discriminated against. The opportunity for people to compete in the festival is provided through a wide variety of classes. All sessions of the festival are open to a public audience. The festival will only use venues that have made provision for people with physical disabilities. The festival will keep under review its policy, procedures and practices on equal opportunities.

Creating Safer Festivals for Everyone The Federation and its member Festivals use the following policies and procedures to create Safer Festivals for everyone:

1. A single, definitive Child Protection Policy adopted by all Federation Festivals.

2. One or more designated Festival Safeguarding Officers (FSO) appointed for each Federation Festival.

Name: Ann Talboys Phone: 01484 665843

3. Best practice advice in the form of Safe Working Practice and Festival Child Protection leaflets, with support and training for all Festival staff and volunteers. Including clear reporting procedures for anyone with a concern about a child.

4. Appropriate recruitment and induction procedures for all new Festival staff and volunteers responsible for providing safe environments for everyone attending / performing at a Federation Festival.

5. All Festival Personnel will be identified by an official Festival lapel badge. All teachers/parents/guardians/carers are asked to report all incidents of any nature to anyone wearing a Festival badge. All reported incidents will be handled in accordance with the Safe Working Practice and Festival Child Protection best practice advice. In addition each Festival will ensure the availability of a quiet area / room where concerns can be expressed in private.

6. For the duration of the Festival all teachers/parents/guardians/carers are responsible for the continuous care and supervision of their own children/pupils/vulnerable adults. If they are unable to attend personally, they must delegate their responsibilities to an identified adult and ensure that their children/pupils/vulnerable adults are aware of the identity and name of the person responsible for their care. This includes supervision throughout all Festival venues, performance and practice areas that may be provided.

7. No unauthorised photography or video recording is allowed at our Festivals. Where parents/guardians/carers do not wish photos to be taken at all, then the responsible adult attending should ensure that their child/pupil/vulnerable adult is not included in official authorised photos.

8. Some children and vulnerable adults may have specific needs in order to take part. If this is the case we ask the responsible teachers/parents/guardians/carers to contact the Festival prior to arrival. The Festival actively seeks wherever possible to meet these needs, but must know beforehand in order to prepare support – or to advise that help cannot be provided on this occasion.

The Festival’s Child Protection Policy and approach to Creating Safer Festivals for Everyone is published explicitly in our Syllabus and Programme. By completing and signing the entry form all parents / guardians / carers and teachers of entrants under 18 (or vulnerable adults of any age) confirm that they give (or have obtained) the necessary consents for the entrants to take part in the Festival. Without consent the entry to the Festival cannot be accepted.

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Festival Sponsorship Opportunities

The Mrs Sunderland Festival is one of the most prestigious in the North of England. It attracts performers from many parts of the United Kingdom eager to have their talent adjudicated and encouraged by our specialist adjudicators whilst performing in high class venues. If you would like to offer financial support along with our current sponsors helping to enable musical, dramatic and writing talent to flourish please contact Ray Brown for further details on 01484 603801 or ray.brown@stoneygate-‐accountancy.com

Friends of the Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival Become a Friend and help towards the continuing success of the Mrs Sunderland. Annual subscription is available in three categories with all receiving a free programme on publication: Gold giving at least £100 – free entry for two people to all sessions; two reserved balcony seats

for the Gala Concert plus buffet after the performance Silver giving at least £40 – free entry for one person to all sessions; one reserved balcony seat

for the Gala Concert Bronze giving at least £25 – free entry for one person to all sessions (except the Kirklees Young

Musician contest, Master Classes and the final Saturday sessions)

To learn more about the Friends’ Scheme and obtain an application/standing order form please contact Glenis Brown on 01484 603801 or glen.brown@stoneygate-‐accountancy.com

Festival Helpers

Our voluntary helpers are essential to the success of the festival. We are always on the look-‐out for new people to assist in various ways, including door-‐keeping, ticket selling, performers’ steward, adjudicators’ steward, meeting and greeting and general housekeeping. You don’t need to be an expert as we give training where appropriate. Helpers can choose how much time they can give and when. The festival takes place in many venues in Huddersfield Town Hall with sessions in the morning, afternoon and evening. Being a helper provides the opportunity to experience many of the amazing and wonderful performances from both the young and old and the beginners to the highly accomplished. If you are interested please contact the Helpers’ Co-‐ordinator, Ann Talboys, on 01484 665843 or [email protected]

Mrs Sunderland Archivist Angela Sykes, our archivist, is happy to take bookings to talk to groups, organisations etc about Mrs Sunderland. She has a variety of talks including Susannah Sunderland from a Family Perspective, Susannah Sunderland and her Performances and The Development of the Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival. For further information please contact Angela on 07595 220988 or [email protected]

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