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Buxton Music, Speech & Drama Festival

2010 SYLLABUS

We have pleasure in presenting our Syllabus for the 2010 Festival and invite you to support us once again.

We look forward to receiving you entries and welcoming you at the BUXTON MUSIC, SPEECH AND DRAMA FESTIVAL.

This brochure is also available online at buxtonmsdfestival.co.uk

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FESTIVAL TIMETABLE Music: Friday 30th April Saturday 1st May Saturday 8th May Instrumental Recital Prize Class Saturday 1st May

Speech & Drama: Saturday 8th May Brass Prize Classes Saturday 8th May

ADJUDICATORS Eric Jennings John Powell Daniel Chandler Susan Mackay ACCOMPANISTS Mark Cartwright Andrew Cummings Catherine Hall-Smith Alison Wheeldon

The closing date for Entries for All Classes is

28 February 2010.

PLEASE NOTE, we now have non-competitive classes in all areas

500 in Prize Money to be awarded

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Buxton Music, Speech and Drama Festival Founded 1907

This Festival is affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals of Music, Dance and Drama, of which Her Majesty the Queen is Patron. Chairman: Mrs. C. Dunk, 2 Kents Bank Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HJ 01298 79038 (not after 9pm) Vice Chairman: Mrs Gillian Morton Treasurer: Mr. P.J. Low Secretary: Jean Wood, 3 Gretton Road, Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PT Tel: 01298 77376 (not after 9pm) Competitors Secretaries:- Speech: Mrs. C. Dunk, 2 Kents Bank Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HJ 01298 79038 (not after 9pm) Instrumental Music: Mrs P. Hall, 26 Darwin Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire. SK17 6NF. Tel: 01298 26827 (not after 9pm) Vocal Music: Mrs. G. Morton LRAM, ARCM 28 Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire. SK17 9DL Tel: 01298 24316 (not after 9pm) Chief Stewards: Mrs A Needham and Mrs J. Heywood Deputy Chief Stewards: Mr S. Evans Committee: A. Cummings, S Copestake, J. Curteis, A. Heywood, K Howson & A. Kirk G. Priest, T Johnson Buxton Music, Speech & Drama Festival is a Registered Charity (No. 507847) which is dependant on generous support from Patrons. If you would like to become a Patron, please contact the Secretary or any Committee member. All Patrons receive a ticket giving admission to all competitive classes and Evening concerts.

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ENTRANCE FEE STRUCTURE

Please pay fee according to age of competitor Solo 10 years and under 5.00

Solo 11 to 16 years (also covers Classes No. 137,138) 6.00 Solo 17 to 21 years 6.50 Duet / duologue (per duet etc) 8.00 Trio (per trio) 9.50 Ensemble 15 years and under 10.00 Ensemble over 15 yrs 13.00 12 and under Recital Class No. 316 8.00 Junior Recital Classes 308, 317,365, 454, 455, 11.00 Adult Classes Solo 7.00 Open Drama and Vocal Recital Classes 220, 456 13.00 Duet (per duet) 10.00 Ensemble up to 10 performers 10.00 Ensemble over 10 performers 15.00 Recital Classes 22.00 Choirs Schools 20.00 Youth 20.00 Adult 25.00

PLEASE REMEMBER THE RULES FOR OWN CHOICE ENTRIES. SEE PAGE 22 RULE 3

INDEX OF CLASSES: Piano: 1 121, 137 140, 201 211, 316, 317, 323 330 and 500 Vocal: 122 138, 212 225, 301 308, 323 330 Recorder: 137, 138, 141 146, 316 - 330 and 500 Guitar: 147 150, 316 , 317, 326 330 and 500 Strings: 137, 138, 227 235, 316, 317, 323 330 and 500 Brass: 137, 138, 309 317, 323 330 and 500 Woodwind: 137, 138, 316 330 and 500

100 PRIZE

Class 500 INSTRUMENTAL RECITAL CLASS

ADJUDICATOR: Eric Jennings

ACCOMPANIST: Mark Cartwright

This is an instrumental recital class where the competitor should perform a varied programme for a maximum of 15 minutes duration.

To be performed on the evening of Saturday 1st May 2010.

See Rules no. 1, 3 & 4 (ii) for full conditions of entry.

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ENTRANTS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTES All entries must be made on the official Entry Form (photocopies acceptable), accompanied by the correct fee. Please make cheques payable to Buxton Music, Speech & Drama Festival. The Competitors Rules are listed at the back of this syllabus. Please read them carefully taking particular notice of Rule 3, time limits, and Rule 16, Copyright. IT IS A CONDITION THAT WINNERS OF FIRST PRIZES IN CERTAIN CLASSES MUST REPEAT THEIR PERFORMANCE AT THE EVENING CONCERT ON THE DATE OF THE COMPETITION, SEE RULE 12. THESE CLASSES WILL BE MARKED ON THE TIMETABLE SENT TO ENTRANTS, AND IN THE FINAL PROGRAMME. Choirs and instrumentalists who require a warmup room should notify the Secretary, who will do their best to obtain one, but this cannot be guaranteed. The Secretary will be pleased to assist any competitor having difficulty in obtaining a set piece. (N.B. Competitors may use any available edition of the set pieces listed). All entry forms and queries regarding entry forms must be addressed to the appropriate Competitors Secretary. Please do not telephone after 9.00pm. The use of any video or sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited. The Committee has made a provisional decision about who will perform in the evening concerts, but lack of entries in some classes may mean a change in the programme content. A final programme will be included in the official programme, and a copy will be sent out with competitors tickets. In the year 2010 Festival, adjudicators will mark each performance in accordance with the scheme found on page 20. See page 21 of this syllabus for an explanation of the Data Protection Act, applicable to all Festivals affiliated to The British Federation of Musical Festivals and pages 22-23 for a copy of the Child Protection Policy, which will be used at the 2010 Festival. Copies of all music can be obtained from Forsyth, 126 Deansgate, Manchester (tel. 0161 834 3281) or Goddards, High Street Buxton, Drama books available from Buxton Books (tel 01298 79521, [email protected] )

mailto:[email protected]

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FRIDAY April 30th 2010 MUSIC CLASSES Note: Graded pieces may be taken from any current Examination Board. If choosing a piece from any Board other than the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, please provide a copy for the adjudicator. PIANOFORTE SOLO Class No. Description Age

NC 1 Non-competitive Piano

12 & under

NC 2 Non-competitive Piano

16 & under

101

Piano solo Own Choice 7 & under

102


103


104


105


106 Piano solo Own Choice (For competitors living within 5 mile radius of Buxton Town Hall)

11 & under

107


108 Piano solo Own Choice 13 & under

109

Piano solo any piece from grade 1 syllabus under 12

110

Piano solo any piece from grade 2 syllabus under 12

111

Piano solo any piece from grade 3 and 4 syllabuses

16 & under

112


18 & under

113


under 21

PIANOFORTE DUET 114

Piano Duet Own Choice 9 & under

115 Piano Duet Own Choice 10 & under

117


118


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FRIDAY April 30th 2010 MUSIC CLASSES

PIANOFORTE TRIO 119

Piano Trio Own Choice 9 & under

120


121


VOCAL SOLO NC 3

Vocal Solo Own Choice 12 & under

NC 4

Vocal Solo Own Choice 16 & under

122

Vocal Solo own choice 9 & under

123


124


125

Vocal Solo own choice (excluding light opera, Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals)

12 & under

126

Vocal Solo own choice from light opera, Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals

12 & under

127


128

Vocal Solo own choice (excluding light opera, Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals)

14 & under

129

Vocal Solo own choice from light opera, Gilbert & Sullivan or Musicals

14 & under

130

Vocal Solo own choice for boys with changing voice

VOCAL DUET 131

Vocal Duet Any Voices Own Choice 12 & under

132


133


134


CHILDRENS CHOIR CLASSES Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes NC 5 Non competitive Class Own Choice. Primary Schools

NC 6

Non-competitive Class Own Choice Secondary Schools

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FRIDAY April 30th 2010 MUSIC CLASSES CHILDRENS CHOIR CLASSES 135

Competitive Class Own Choice -Primary Each group is to prepare a programme of between 10 & 15 minutes duration, comprising a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 pieces, to show variety and skill and part singing. The songs may be accompanied or unaccompanied.

1st PRIZE 50

11 & under

136

Youth Choirs. Competitive Class Own Choice. 10 & 15 minutes duration, comprising a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 pieces, to show variety and skill and part singing. The songs may be accompanied or unaccompanied.

1ST PRIZE 50

18 & under

GCSE STUDENTS 137

Solo performances by GCSE student Year 10 & 11. The performance may be vocal, instrumental, in any musical style including rock, prop, jazz and including own compositions.

138

Ensemble performances by GCSE students 2 or more performers (the number must be indicated on the entry form). The performance may be vocal, instrumental or a combination of both in any musical style including rock, pop, jazz and including own compositions.

KEYBOARD CLASSES 139

Keyboard Solo either fingered or single fingered chords may be used. A straight piece of music is required no interpretation and no pre-recorded music. Competitors to provide own keyboard. Time limit 5 minutes including setting up.

11 & under

140

Keyboard Solo as above 16 & under

RECORDER SOLO CLASSES Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes. NC 5

Recorder Solo Own Choice 12 & under

NC 6

Recorder Solo Own Choice

16 & under

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FRIDAY April 30th 2010 MUSIC CLASSES

RECORDER SOLO CLASSES Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes. 141

Recorder Solo (accompanied). March di Rei Trad. Arr. Bullard. Time Pieces for Descant Recorder Vol. 1 - ABRSM

11 & under

142

Recorder Solo (accompanied) Own Choice 11 & under

143

Recorder Solo (accompanied) Own Choice 14 & under

RECORDER DUET CLASS 144

Recorder Duet (unaccompanied) Own Choice 12 & under

RECORDER ENSEMBLE CLASSES 145

Recorder Ensemble. Between 3 and 10 players (unaccompanied) Own Choice

11 & under

146

Recorder Ensemble. Between 3 and 10 players (unaccompanied) Own Choice

Open

CLASSICAL GUITAR CLASS 147

Classical Guitar Solo Own Choice. Any 2 pieces in contrast. Pieces should be 2 or more parts. No amplification

12 & under

148


14 & under

149


16 & under

150


Open

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SATURDAY May 1st 2010 MUSIC CLASSES

PIANOFORTE SOLO CLASSES NC 7

Piano Solo Own Choice Open

201

Piano Solo Own Choice 15 & under

202


203


204


205

Piano Solo Own Choice. Any piece composed before 1900

Open

206

Piano Solo Own Choice. Any piece composed after 1900

Open

207

Any movement from any Sonata (8 minute time limit)

Open

PIANOFORTE DUET CLASSES 208


209


210


211

Piano Duet Own Choice Open

ADULT VOCAL CLASSES NC 8

Vocal Solo Own Choice (Non competitive) Open

212

Adult Vocal Solo. Folk Song Own Choice (accompanied or unaccompanied)

Open

213

Novice Class Solo. Any Voice Own Choice. (for competitors who have not previously gained 1st or 2nd award in vocal classes in any festival)

18 & over

214

Vocal Solo Own Choice Over 40

215

Vocal Solo Own Choice Over 60

216

Oratorio Solo (Own Choice from any Oratorio). Ladies and Gentlemen

Open

217

Operatic Solo (Own Choice from any Grand Opera) Ladies and Gentlemen. (Stage movements may be made at the competitors discretion.)

Open

218

Vocal Solo Own Choice by any British Composer (excluding operatic works) Ladies and gentlemen

Open

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219

Light Opera Solo. Gilbert and Sullivan Opera or Musicals (stage movements may be made at the competitors discretion)

Open

220

Adult Vocal Recital. For the more experienced performer. Own Choice. See Rule 4 (i). 1st prize 30.00

21 & over

ADULT VOCAL DUET CLASSES 221

Vocal Duet (including Light Opera) Any Voices Own Choice (Approx 75% must be in harmony)

Open

222 Lieder (only vocalist will be adjudicated)

Open

VOCAL ENSEMBLE CLASSES Note: The official accompanist will not be available for these classes 223

Vocal Ensemble (between 3 and 10 singers) Own Choice. No conductor, unaccompanied or accompanied

Open

224

Youth Choir Own Choice. 2 songs in contrast 20 & under

225

Choirs Mixed Voices. Ladies or Mens Choirs. Own Choice for a programme not exceeding 10 minutes

Open

For YOUNGER ADULT VOCAL CLASSES, see May 8th

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SATURDAY May 1st 2010 MUSIC CLASSES

INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES STRINGS CLASSES SOLO NC 9 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass

Own choice non competitive 12 and under

NC 10 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Own choice non competitive

18 and under

NC 11 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Own choice non competitive

Open

226 Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Harp, Double Bass Solo Preparatory Own Choice (for players who have not taken the Grade 1 examination by the closing date of the festival)

Open

227 Violin or Viola Solo - Grades 1 & 2 Own Choice Open

228 Violin or Viola Solo - Grades 3 &4 Own Choice

Open

229

Violin or Viola Solo Grades 5 & 6 Own Choice Open

230 Violin or Viola Solo Advanced Own Choice Open

231 Violoncello, Harp and Double Bass Solo Grade 1 & 2 Own Choice

Open

232 Violoncello, Harp and Double Bass Solo Grade 3 &4 Own Choice

Open

233 Violoncello, Harp and Double Bass Solo Grade 5 &62 Own Choice

Open

234 Violoncello, Harp and Double Bass Solo Advanced Own Choice

Open

String players may also wish to enter Classes 316,317, 323-329 (See May 8th) and 500

100 PRIZE

Class 500 INSTRUMENTAL RECITAL CLASS

ADJUDICATOR: Eric Jennings

ACCOMPANIST: Mark Cartwright

This is an instrumental recital class where the competitor should perform a varied programme for a maximum of 15 minutes duration.

To be performed on the evening of Saturday 1st May 2010.

See Rules no. 1, 3 & 4 (ii) for full conditions of entry.

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SATURDAY MAY 8TH 2010

MUSIC CLASSES

YOUNGER ADULT VOCAL CLASSES NC 12 Vocal Solo Own Choice

20 & under

301 Light Opera, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera or Musicals Solo. Own Choice. (Stage movements may be made a competitors discretion.)

20 & under

302 Vocal Solo Own Choice by any British Composer

20 & under

303 Vocal Solo. Lieder. Own Choice 20 & under

304 Folk Song Own Choice accompanied by an instrument (provided by the competitor) or unaccompanied

20 & under

305 Vocal Solo Own Choice 15 & under

306 Vocal Solo Own Choice 17 & under

307

Vocal Duet Own Choice (any voices). 75% of duet must be sung in harmony.

20 & under

308

Junior Vocal Recital. For the more experienced performer. Own Choice. See rule 4(i) 1ST PRIZE 25.00

20& under

BRASS SOLOS NC 13 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice.

Accompanied or unaccompanied no conductor non competitive

12 & under

NC 14 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied no conductor non competitive

16 & under

NC 15 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied no conductor non competitive

18 & under

309 Any Brass Instrument Solo Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied no conductor

9 & under


11 & under


13 & under

A 25.00 prize will be awarded to the competitor with the highest mark in classes 309, 310 and 311. In the event of a tie, the prize will be shared

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SATURDAY MAY 8TH 2010 312 Any Brass Instrument Solo - Own Choice.

Accompanied or unaccompanied no conductor First Prize 25.00

18 & under

313 Any Brass Instrument Solo - Own Choice. Accompanied or unaccompanied no conductor (time limit 10 minutes)

First Prize 50.00

Open

BRASS ENSEMBLES 314 Brass Instrument Ensemble.

Not more than 8 players with or without conductor (without piano accompaniment) Own choice (time limit 10 minutes)

First Prize 50.00

18 & under

315 Brass Instrument Ensemble. Not more than 8 players with or without conductor (without piano accompaniment) Own choice (time limit 10 minutes)

Open

Brass players may also wish to enter Classes 316,317, 323-329 and 500 (see May 1st) RECITAL CLASSES 316 Junior Instrumental Recital Class

Own Choice (see Rule 4(i)) 1st Prize 10.00

12& under

317 Junior Instrumental Recital Class Own Choice (see Rule 4(i),) For the more experienced player. 1st Prize 25.00

20& under

WOODWIND AND RECORDER SOLO NC 15 Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder)

Own Choice 12 & under

NC 16 Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder) Own Choice

16 & under

318 Woodwind Solo (excluding recorder) Own Choice

11 & under


13 & under


15 & under


Open

322 Recorder Solo Own Choice

Open

Woodwind payers may wish to enter classes 316,317, 323-329 and 500 (see May 1st)

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SATURDAY MAY 8TH 2010 INSTRUMENTAL DUETS 323 Instrumental Duet Own Choice.

Optional accompaniment

12 & under

324 Instrumental Duet Own Choice. Optional accompaniment

15 & under

325 Instrumental Duet Own Choice. Optional accompaniment

Open

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES 326 Instrumental Ensemble. Up to 8 players.

Any combination of instruments Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)

15 & under

327 Instrumental Ensemble. Over 8 players. Any combination of instruments. Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)

15 & under

328 Instrumental Ensemble. Up to 8 players. Any combination of instruments Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)

Open

329 Instrumental Ensemble. Over 8 players. Any combination of instruments. Own Choice (time limit 10 minutes)

Open

OWN COMPOSITION CLASS 330 Own Composition Solo or ensemble.

Performance on any instrument(s) (including electronic) of a work by the soloist or by one or more members of the ensemble. Adjudication of performance only.

Open

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SATURDAY MAY 8TH 2010 SPEECH AND DRAMA CLASSES In classes 401 to 408, poems are taken from Off By Heart, published by Scholastic Press, ISBN 978-1-407112-08-4 (OBH) and LAMDA anthology Volume XVI, ISBN 1-84002-397-X (LAMDA) SET VERSE SOLO 401

Set verse speaking from memory. How doth the little crocodile P6 OBH To the Fair P13 LAMDA

7 & under

402 Set verse speaking from memory. The Lonely Dragon p22 LAMDA A Slash of Blue p9 OBH

8 & under

403 Set verse speaking from memory. An Alien Education p34 LAMDA The Garden Seat p14 OBH

9 & under

404 Set verse speaking from memory. I dont want to go into school p4 OBH On the Ning Nang Nong p28 OBH

10 & under

405 Set verse speaking from memory. The Night is Darkening round us p11 OBH Rat Race p29 OBH

11 & under

406 Set verse speaking from memory. A hot day p87 LAMDA Bad day at the ark p85 LAMDA

12 & under

407 Set verse speaking from memory. Talking Turkeys p114 OBH The New Foal p107 LAMDA

14 & under

408 Set verse speaking from memory. High Flight p176 OBH Macavity, the mystery cat p120 OBH

16 & under

OWN CHOICE POEMS NC 17 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice

12 & under

NC18 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice

16 & under

409 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice

7 & under

410 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice

9 & under

411

Verse speaking from memory Own Choice 11 & under

412

Verse speaking from memory Own Choice 13& under

413


414


415 Verse speaking from memory Own Choice Open

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SATURDAY MAY 8TH 2010

SHARED POEMS 416

Shared Poem from memory Own Choice (for 2 or 3 performers)

11 & under

417

Shared Poem from memory Own Choice (for 2 or 3 performers)

16 & under

RELIGIOUS READINGS 418

Religious Reading. Genesis 9:12 - 16 Authorised Version

10 & under

419

Religious Reading. 1 Samuel 3: 2 10 Authorised Version

11-13yrs

420 Religious Reading. Isaiah 35:1 10 Authorised Version

14 -16yrs

421 Religious Reading. Own Choice (time limit 5 minutes)

Open

DUOLOGUES 422 Duologue from memory Own Choice

(time limit 5 minutes) 9 & under

423 Duologue from memory Own Choice (time limit 5 minutes)

11 & under


13 & under


16 & under


Open

SHAKESPEARE 427

Shakespeare from memory Own Choice from any works by Shakespeare (time limit 5 minutes)

13 & under

428

Shakespeare from memory Own Choice from any works by Shakespeare (time limit 5 minutes)

16 & under

429 Shakespeare from memory Own Choice from any works by Shakespeare (time limit 5 minutes)

Open

SIGHT READING 430 Sight Reading

9 & under

431 Sight Reading

11 & under

432

Sight Reading

13 & under

433

Sight Reading

16 & under

434 Sight Reading

18 & under

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SATURDAY MAY 8TH 2010 PROSE READING & PUBLIC SPEAKING NC 19

Prose Reading Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)

12 & under

NC 20


16 & under

435


10 & under

436


11 & 12yrs

437


13 & 14yrs

438


15 & 16yrs

439


18 & under

440

Public Speaking from memory. A prepared talk of approx 3 minutes on any aspect of the competitors work or interest.

18 & under

SOLO DRAMA NC 21 Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from

any play other than Shakespeare 12 & under

NC 22

Solo Drama from Memory. Own Choice from any play other than Shakespeare

16 & under

441


11 & under

442


13 & under

443


16 & under

444


18 & under

445


Open

MIME 446 Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)

11 & under

447

Mime Own Choice (time limit 3 minutes)

13 & under

448


16 & under

449


Open

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SATURDAY MAY 8TH 2010 SPONTANEOUS NARRATION 450

Spontaneous Narration (time limit 3 minutes) 12 & under

451

Spontaneous Narration (time limit 3 minutes) 16 & under

Note: The Adjudicator will give the same object to each Competitor in turn. After half a minute they are to tell a story concerning it. ADULT CLASS NC 23

Own Choice, poem, prose, drama, time limit 5 minutes

Open

452

Own Choice, poem, prose, drama, time limit 5 minutes

Over 21

RECITAL CLASSES: 453

SPEECH & DRAMA PRIZE, 11 and under 1ST PRIZE 10 The winner of this class will be the competitor gaining the highest combined marks in their age group classes of (i) Set verse speaking from memory (classes 401 - 405) (ii) Prose Reading (Classes 435 437) (iii) Solo Drama (Class 441) There will be no extra charge for this class. Competitors will be expected to pay the appropriate entry fee for the free individual classes. However if the competitor wishes to enter this class this must be stated on the entry form. The winner will be announced at the end of the afternoon session.

11 & under

454 JUNIOR SPEECH & DRAMA PRIZE 1ST PRIZE 25 Each competitor is to give a 10-minute recital of 3 Own Choice pieces, showing 3 different aspects of speech and drama. At least 1 choice must be from memory. (possible choices include: verse speaking from memory, religious reading from the Authorised Bible, prose reading, Shakespeare from memory, solo drama from memory, sonnet from memory, public speaking.)

12-16 yrs

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SATURDAY MAY 8TH 2010 455 SENIOR SPEECH & DRAMA PRIZE

1ST PRIZE 25 Each competitor is to give a 10-minute recital of 3 Own Choice pieces, showing 3 different aspects of speech and drama. At least 1 choice must be from memory. (Possible choices include: verse speaking from memory, religious reading from the Authorised Bible, prose reading, Shakespeare from memory, solo drama from memory, sonnet from memory, public speaking.)

17-21yrs

456

OPEN SPEECH & DRAMA PRIZE 1st Prize 25 Each competitor is to give a 10 minute rectal of 3 Own Choice pieces, showing 3 different aspects of speech and drama. At least 1 choice must be from memory. Recital to be as above for class 455

Open

Federation adjudicators working at our Festival will allocate marks/categories using the following guidelines. 90+ or Outstanding An Exceptional performance, both technically and

artistically 87 89 or Distinction An excellent performance technically and artistically 84 86 or Commended A convincing performance technically and artistically 81 83 or Merit A capable performance showing some artistic

appreciation and/or technical ability 78 80 or Moderate A performance showing development of technique

and/or communication 75 77 or Fair A performance limited in its communication

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.festivals.demon.co.uk)

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Important note for entrants /parents/ guardians/ teachers/sponsors

You will see that entry forms for both single and multiple entrants now carry references to the Data Protection Act 1984, and Unincorporated Members Club. The reference to the Data Protection Act 1984 is to ensure that any or all of your personal details are not passed on by us to third parties. In order to operate a festival in a manner which brings its data within the Unincorporated Members Club exemption, contained in the 1984 Act, all entrants to a festival must become members of the festival. This means that those who sign the entry forms will be invited to attend the next Festival Annual General Meeting (but attendance at such a meeting will be entirely optional).

http://www.festivals.demon.co.uk

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Chairperson: Celia Dunk Secretary: Jean Wood Treasurer: Peter Low

1. PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISATION. (a) To promote the study and practice of the arts of Music, Elocution, Acting, Dancing, Literature and similar arts in all their branches, and the cultivation of public appreciation of those arts by means of a competitive Music Festival in Buxton annually or at such other times as may be decided. (b) The organisation of concerts, lectures and other meetings of an educational nature complimentary to the Music Festival. (c)To do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects.

2. THE FESTIVAL ENVIRONMENT.

The Buxton Music Speech And Drama Festival, which is run by volunteers, will be held in such halls and rooms that are deemed satisfactory for the purposes of performance. All such venues will be covered by their own Health and Safety documentation checked and verified by the committee.

3. TO WHOM DOES THIS POLICY APPLY?

This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and those vulnerable adults of any age who are identified to the Organisers prior to their arrival at the festival. This should be done by contacting the address or telephone number on the enclosed letter. In recognising the needs of children from minority ethnic groups and children who are disabled, the festival actively seeks to meet needs notified to the festival by parents/guardians/carers and/or teachers.

4. FESTIVAL PERSONNEL

Festival personnel are recruited on a voluntary basis. All volunteers used are on the personal recommendations of present volunteers and committee members, and all will be fully briefed on the Child Protection Policy. Personal details of all volunteers are kept. All volunteers will be clearly identified by a festival badge, and those in overall charge of performance areas will bear a large, clearly identifiable card. The chairman holds ultimate responsibility. All problems and situations will be dealt with sympathetically and will be recorded and dated. Only adults with enhanced disclosure will be asked to deal with young people and vulnerable adults on a one-to-one basis.

5. PREPARATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE FESTIVAL.

Committee members and volunteers are not empowered to act in loco parentis. Teachers, parents and carers are to retain at all times responsibility for the safety and conduct of competitors in the festival. Teachers, parents and carers not in attendance at the festival must ensure that responsibility is lodged with a suitable adult.

6. PERFORMANCE AREAS AND CHANGING AREAS.

There will be no specified changing areas. Public toilets are available at venues, but not supervised. Stewards will be present in all performance areas but will not be in loco parentis however; they will be alert to situations. Teachers, parents and carers will be responsible for all competitors.

7. PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOTAPES and PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY.

In all performance areas no photography, sound recording or video recording will be permitted. For press photography verbal permission witnessed by two members of staff will be sought. Staff has the authority to delete any images taken by any means. No images are to be transmitted in any way.

8. THE LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS THIS POLICY.

The Children Act 1989; The Police Act 1997; The Data Protection Act 1998; The Human Rights Act 1999; The Protection of Children Act 1999; The Criminal Justic and Court Services Act 2000.

9. POLICY REVIEW.

The organisers will constantly review their policy, improving 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.

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COMPETITION RULES:

NC Classes. These are NOT competitive, notes will be given but no marks or grades.

1 Entries must be made on the official Entry Form An Entry Form is included in this

syllabus, and photocopies will be accepted. The Form(s) must be returned, fully complete and accompanied by the correct entry fee, on or before 28th February 2010. Please make cheques payable to Buxton Music, Speech & Drama Festival. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. No entry shall be valid unless accompanied by the appropriate entrance fee. The Executive Committee reserve the right to refuse any entry.

2 No competitor shall be allowed to take part in more than one Solo, Duet, Duologue, Trio,

Quartet, Ensemble or Choir, competing in the same class.

3 OWN CHOICE CLASSES Own Choice Class entries will not be accepted without a declaration of the own choice piece.

Own Choice classes (inc. Recital Classes) competitors shall not choose Test Pieces

given in the syllabus for other classes and must abide by their choice, as stated in the Festival Programme.

Competitors shall not use the same Own Choice piece in more than one class. If an Official Accompanist is required, one copy of the music must be received by the

appropriate Competitors Secretary by the date noted in Rule No 1. For Instrumental and Vocal entries - no entry will be accepted without the music. For Speech and Drama entries - no entry will be accepted without the full details. One copy must also be provided for the use of the Adjudicator prior to competing. Unauthorised photocopies will not be accepted. Own choice pieces shall not exceed FIVE MINUTES duration per piece except where otherwise stated in the class.

4. RECITAL CLASSES

(i) Class 308, 316, 317, 454, 455 (Junior Recital Classes) Each entrant will be required to sing / play a varied programme not exceeding TEN MINUTES duration. There will be a minimum number of 3 entrants for the classes to proceed. (if a class was cancelled, entry fees already paid would be returned)

(ii) Classes 220 and 500 will be limited to 8 entrants, each performing a programme not exceeding FIFTEEN MINUTES duration. All performances will be adjudicated. The Executive Committee reserves the right to cancel this Class if insufficient entries are received (in such an event, entry fees already paid would be returned)

5. The Executive Committee shall decide the order in which the several competitions shall

be taken. 6. Whilst certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, irrespective of the number

entered in the Class, trophies and medals may be withheld if the standard of performance does not merit presentation.

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7. The Executive Committee reserves the right to appoint additional or alternative

Adjudicators in any Class. 8. In all Classes where an age limit is stipulated, each competitor must be within the age

specified on the date when the competition actually takes place. 9. The prescribed composer of the music shown in this Syllabus shall be used by all

competitors. If an incorrect composer or author is used, the entrant will not be placed but may be adjudicated.

10. Competitors tickets will only admit to the competition(s) in which they are taking part, and

to those parts of the hall reserved for the competition. They must be produced when demanded and are not transferable. NOTE: Teachers with school choirs and competitors own accompanists will be admitted free. Parents and chaperones shall pay for admission.

11. Choirs (through their conductors) and any other competitors selected to take part in the

Evening Concerts must exchange their competitors tickets for evening tickets (obtainable at the desk) and be ready to go on platform when called upon. Conductors of choirs are responsible for the members of their respective choirs being fully acquainted with this Rule. Evening tickets admit only at the specified entrance and to the seats in the hall allotted to those taking part in the session.

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