2020 syllabus - new milton music festival

2022 SYLLABUSIncluding entry form

CLOSING DATE forENTRIES

31st JANUARY

Music for official accompanist MUST be in by 1st March

In collaboration with the Rotary Clubs of

The New Forest, New Milton and Highcliffe

& the Lions Club

Table of Contents

Welcome............................................................................................................................. 3

How to enter the festival by post. .................................................................................... 4

How to enter the festival on-line. ..................................................................................... 4

Timetable ........................................................................................................................... 4

Junior Vocal ...................................................................................................................... 5

Adult Vocal ........................................................................................................................ 6

Junior Choral .................................................................................................................... 6

Adult Choral...................................................................................................................... 7

Woodwind.......................................................................................................................... 7

Composition..................................................................................................................... 10

Brass ................................................................................................................................. 10

Strings .............................................................................................................................. 11

Acoustic and Electric Guitar ...................................................................................... 12

Classical Guitar and Plucked Strings ........................................................................... 13

Percussion ........................................................................................................................ 14

Piano................................................................................................................................. 15

Mixed Ensembles ............................................................................................................ 16

Jazz ................................................................................................................................... 17

Section Secretaries .......................................................................................................... 18

Regulations ...................................................................................................................... 18

Entry Form ...................................................................................................................... 19

NEW MILTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022

WelcomeWe are looking forward to being able to meet in person and we fully understand that for some of you this may be yourfirst time performing in public for a while (or ever!). We want to encourage you that we will do everything we can toarrange the classes to limit crowding, and we will really appreciate your support in making sure that lateral flow tests aredone beforehand, masks are worn, hands are washed and that personal space is respected.

For those concerned about adjudication, please know that we are a friendly festival and our over-riding aim is toencourage you. Our adjudicators are all professional musicians who love to hear music being made and provideconstructive comments to help you develop. They will also award medals and grade your performance. If you really donot want to be graded then our Performance Platform classes may be for you. There will still be a small audience, butconstructive comments will only be given if you indicate you'd like them.

The theme of the festival is "Celebrating Local Talent". Our aims are as follows:

» To encourage people of all ages and abilities in the local community and surrounding areas totake an interest in music, whether choral, vocal or instrumental.

» To provide an opportunity for learners to benefit from the guidance and encouragementavailable from experts in their field.

Our objectives in running a friendly, local festival are:

» To offer an opportunity for musical students and experienced musicians to learn and benefitfrom performing in front of their peers and expert audiences.

» To provide an incentive to study music and an environment conducive to developing musicalskills and talent.

» To facilitate individual personal development through the emotionally enriching experienceacquired through musical expression.

» To enhance the cultural life of New Milton and surrounding areas by hosting and promoting liveand serious music.

» To foster community spirit in New Milton and surrounding areas through offering an opportunityfor voluntary support to the Festival for both individual members of the community and thevarious service organisations.


How to enter the festival by post.Select up to 4classes (perindividual)from theSyllabus.

Read therules, page 18 then fill in theEntry Form,page 19.

Send Entryform & fee toSectionSecretary by31st Jan.

Timetable willbe emailedand put onwebsite byend of Feb.

If appropriate,send music forofficialaccompanistby 1st March.

Come andCelebrateyour talent on12th, 12th &19th March.

How to enter the festival on-line.To enter the festival on-line visit the Syllabus page of the website (newmiltonmusicfestival.org.uk/Syllabus/) where youwill be able to register. You can then select the class group that matches your instrument / voice. Once on the page for agroup, scroll down until you find the class you'd like to enter and click "Apply online".

Timetable

The Piano Festival on Saturday 12th March 2022 to be held at Durlston Court School.

All other classes 12th & 19th March 2022 at The Arnewood School.

The entry charge for parents and visitors at BOTH Schools, remains at £2 per person (children & music teachers free).We remain a non-profit making event, but have to make these charges in order to cover the huge costs of running theFestival. The Adult Choral classes will be open to the public to watch at The Arnewood School and will culminate in thepresentation of the Grand Challenge Cup for the best performance of the day.

Adult Choirs, Sunday 20th March 2022 at The Arnewood School.

Items for the concert will be at the adjudicator's recommendation to celebrate the best of the festival. Tickets £5available in advance only.

A detailed timetable of all classes and entrants will be published on the Festival's website by the end of February.Entrant's that have provided an email address will be emailed a pdf copy of the timetable. This email address will also beused to provide other relevant information about the Festival.

NEW MILTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022Junior Vocal Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: Alison HedgerAfter graduating from the Royal College of Music Alison spent her career making music with, and writing music for children of all

ages. Alison founded the Golden Apple music imprint (now part of the Music Sales Group of Companies) and continues to write

music for her own use and as commissions. Alison's music is internationally known and is widely published and enjoys regular

performances both here and abroad. Although retired from publishing and editing music, Alison continues to maintain a close link

with current Primary education as a Foundation School Governor. Alison writes music not only for schools, but also for churches

and has written many interdenominational all-age worship songs.

Alison's enthusiasm, knowledge of the power of music as an educational tool, her sense of fun and love of children all combine to

make her music accessible to all, and a pleasure to perform. 2020 sees the performance of new music to celebrate the 20th

anniversary of the New Milton Music Festival: Jigsaw of Variations on the theme "It's Our Anniversary".

Class Title TimeLimit

ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Junior Vocal Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

5 mins £4.00 £3.50P01

Girls 9 years and under. Any one song. 3 mins £4.00 £3.501Girls 10-12 years. Any one song. 3 mins £5.50 £3.502Girls 13-15 years. Any one song. 4 mins £5.50 £3.503Girls 13-15 years. Any one song from shows or films. 4 mins £5.50 £3.504Girls 16-18 years. Any one song. 4 mins £5.50 £4.505Girls 16-18 years. Any one song from shows or films. 4 mins £5.50 £4.506Girls 12 years and over, with guitar self-accompaniment. Any one song (seeRule 9).

4 mins £5.50 £3.507

Boys 12 years and over, with guitar self-accompaniment. Any one song (seeRule 9).

4 mins £5.50 £3.508

Boys 9 years and under. Any one song. 3 mins £4.00 £3.509Boys 10 years and over (treble voice). Any one song. 3 mins £5.50 £3.5010Boys 18 years and under (tenor, baritone or bass). Any one song. 4 mins £5.50 £3.5011Folk song, 18 years and under, any voice. Any one song, accompanied orunaccompanied.

4 mins £5.50 £3.5012

Junior Recital, 18 years and under, any voice. Three contrasting songs. 15 mins £9.00 £7.5014Duets, 15 years and under, any voices. Any one duet. 4 mins £8.00 £3.5015Duets, 18 years and under. Any voices. Any one duet. 6 mins £8.00 £3.5016Duets, Mixed Ages, Junior & Adult (eg parent & child). Any one duet. 6 mins £8.00 £3.5017

NEW MILTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022Adult Vocal Saturday 12th March at Durlston Court School Chapel

Adjudicator: Joy RobinsonJoy trained at the Birmingham School of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. As a concert soloist, Joy has

performed with choral societies throughout the United Kingdom, Her concert appearances abroad have taken her to Bergen, Bonn

and Bayreuth. She has sung with Kent Opera, Welsh National and English National Operas, at the Royal Opera House, Covent

Garden and has also appeared in Chess in the West End.


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Adult Vocal Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choice. 5 mins £4.00 £5.50P12Folk song. One song, accompanied or unaccompanied. 5 mins £8.00 £5.5019Light opera or music from the shows or films. Any one song. 5 mins £8.00 £5.5022Lieder, French or Italian Art Song. Any one song, to be sung in the originallanguage.

5 mins £8.00 £5.5023

British song. Any one song by a British composer. 5 mins £8.00 £5.5024Operatic Solo. One aria from any opera written after 1750. 5 mins £8.00 £5.5020Oratorio Solo. One aria from an oratorio or sacred work. 5 mins £8.00 £5.5021Vocal duet, trio or quartet. Any one item. 5 mins £8.00 £5.5027Adult Recital. A balanced programme of own choice songs. 15 mins £12.00 £9.5028

All classes open to any voice, 19 years and over.For mixed age duet see Class 17 under Junior Vocal classes.

Please note that in 2022, the Adult Vocal classes are taking place on the same day as the Piano section ie 12th March at Durlston

Court School Chapel.

Junior Choral Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: Anne HewetsonAnne is well known to us as the founder of this New Milton Music Festival. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in

London, specialising in piano and voice. She obtained her post-graduate Certificate of Education at the University of London, while

continuing her vocal studies under Bruce Boyce.

Anne has taught music in schools throughout the age range, in the New Forest area and the Isle of Wight. She has given singing

lessons to individual pupils both in school and privately, and has entered pupils for festivals and examinations with considerable

success.


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Junior Choral. No adjudication. Own choice. 8 mins £16.00 £3.50P05Infant choirs, 5-7 years. Any two contrasting items. 8 mins £16.00 £3.5030Junior choirs, 7-11 years. Any two contrasting items. 8 mins £16.00 £3.5031Junior choirs and Prep schools, 7-13 years. Any two contrasting items. 8 mins £16.00 £3.5031ASenior choirs and Secondary schools, 12-16 years. Any two contrasting items. 8 mins £16.00 £3.5032

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ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Youth organisations, 20 years and under. Any two contrasting items. 8 mins £16.00 £3.5033

Adult Choral Sunday 20th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: Joy RobinsonJoy trained at the Birmingham School of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. As a concert soloist, Joy has

performed with choral societies throughout the United Kingdom, Her concert appearances abroad have taken her to Bergen, Bonn

and Bayreuth. She has sung with Kent Opera, Welsh National and English National Operas, at the Royal Opera House, Covent

Garden and has also appeared in Chess in the West End.


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Adult Choir. No adjudication. Own choice. 8 mins £16.00 N/AP15Church Choir, any age. Own choice(s). 8 mins £21.00 N/A34Adult Choir, ladies, men or mixed voice, community groups. Own choice(s). 8 mins £21.00 N/A35Barbershop Choir, ladies, men or mixed voice. Own choice(s). 8 mins £21.00 N/A36Gospel Choir, any age. Own choice(s). 8 mins £21.00 N/A38Cabaret-style entertainers. Own choice(s). 8 mins £21.00 N/A39Musical Theatre. Songs from the shows. Own choice(s). 8 mins £21.00 N/A39A

Depending on number of entrants, likely to start at 2pm, but may be later. The Arnewood School is being used by others earlier in

the day; more details of timings (including earliest arrival time) will follow with timetable.

Woodwind Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: Helen DuffyHelen was winner of South East Arts "Young Musicians" Platform, winner of the Royal Overseas League Music Competition, and

youngest national finalist in the first Shell / London Symphony Orchestra Music Scholarship. She studied at the Guildhall School of

Music, winning multi instrumental prizes.

Since making highly acclaimed début recitals at the Wigmore Hall and Purcell Room at the age of 19, Helen has established an

international reputation as a multi instrumentalist, and has toured and broadcast on radio and television around the world. In addition

to solo performing, she is a member of the Vicente Duo with BBC Symphony Orchestra harpist, Louise Martin, and leader of the

Danesfield Quartet (String/Flute Quartet). As a pianist, she enjoys the variety of solo playing and accompanying. An interest in jazz

in recent years has led to work in this field.

Helen has enjoyed the variety of examining, adjudicating and teaching, in addition to her performing career over the last sixteen

years, widely around the world.


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ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Junior Woodwind Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

5 mins £4.00 £3.50P31

Performance Platform. Adult Woodwind Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

8 mins £4.00 £5.50P32

Performance Platform. Woodwind Ensemble any age. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

8 mins £8.00 N/AP35

Recorder Solo, Beginner, any recorder. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5050DRecorder Solo, Grade 1, any recorder. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5050ARecorder Solo, Grade 2, any recorder. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5050BRecorder Solo, Grade 3, any recorder. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5050CRecorder Solo, Grade 4, any recorder. Own choice. 5 mins £5.50 £3.5051ARecorder Solo, Grade 5, any recorder. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.5051BRecorder Solo, Grade 6, any recorder. Own choice. 7 mins £5.50 £4.5051CRecorder Solo, Grade 7, any recorder. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5052ARecorder Solo, Grade 8, any recorder. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5052BRecorder Duets and Trios, Elementary, any recorders. Own choice. 5 mins £6.00 £3.5053Recorder Duets and Trios, Intermediate, any recorders. Own choice. 6 mins £8.00 £3.5054Recorder Duets and Trios, Advanced, any recorders. Own choice. 8 mins £8.00 £4.5055Recorder Ensemble, Elementary. Any recorders, unison or playing in parts,with/without piano accompaniment. Own choice(s).

5 mins £12.00 £3.5084

Recorder Ensemble, Intermediate. Any recorders, playing in parts, with/withoutpiano accompaniment. Own choice(s).

6 mins £12.00 £3.5085

Recorder Ensemble, Advanced. Any recorders, playing in parts, with/withoutpiano accompaniment. Own choice(s).

8 mins £12.00 £4.5086

Fife Solo, Beginner. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5056Flute Solo, Beginner. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5057AFlute Solo, Grade 1. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5057BFlute Solo, Grade 2. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5058AFlute Solo, Grade 3. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5058BFlute Solo, Grade 4. Own choice. 5 mins £5.50 £3.5059AFlute Solo, Grade 5. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.5059BFlute Solo, Grade 6. Own choice. 7 mins £5.50 £4.5060AFlute Solo, Grade 7. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5060BFlute Solo, Grade 8. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5061Oboe/Saxophone/Bassoon Solo, Beginner. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5062Oboe/Saxophone/Bassoon Solo, Grade 1. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5063AOboe/Saxophone/Bassoon Solo, Grade 2. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5063BOboe/Saxophone/Bassoon Solo, Grade 3. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5063COboe/Saxophone/Bassoon Solo, Grade 4. Own choice. 5 mins £5.50 £3.5064A


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ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Oboe/Saxophone/Bassoon Solo, Grade 5. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.5064BOboe/Saxophone/Bassoon Solo, Grade 6. Own choice. 7 mins £5.50 £4.5065AOboe/Saxophone/Bassoon Solo, Grade 7. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5065BOboe/Saxophone/Bassoon Solo, Grade 8. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5066Clarinet Solo, Beginner. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5067AClarinet Solo, Grade 1. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5067BClarinet Solo, Grade 2. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5068AClarinet Solo, Grade 3. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5068BClarinet Solo, Grade 4. Own choice. 5 mins £5.50 £3.5069AClarinet Solo, Grade 5. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.5069BClarinet Solo, Grade 6. Own choice. 7 mins £5.50 £4.5070AClarinet Solo, Grade 7. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5070BClarinet Solo, Grade 8. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5071Harmonica Solo, Grade 3 and under. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5082Harmonica Solo, Grade 4 and above. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.5083Adult Solo, any woodwind instrument, up to two years playing. Own choice. 4 mins £8.00 £5.5078Adult Solo, any woodwind instrument, over two years playing. Own choice. 6 mins £8.00 £5.5079Recital, any woodwind instrument. Own choice(s). 15 mins £9.00 £7.5081Duet or Trio, Elementary. Any combination of woodwind instruments. Ownchoice.

5 mins £6.00 £3.5072

Duet or Trio, Intermediate. Any combination of woodwind instruments. Ownchoice.

6 mins £8.00 £3.5073

Duet or Trio, Advanced. Any combination of woodwind instruments. Ownchoice.

8 mins £8.00 £4.5074

Ensembles, Elementary. Any combination of woodwind instruments. Ownchoice(s).

5 mins £12.00 £3.5075

Ensembles, Intermediate. Any combination of woodwind instruments. Ownchoice(s).

6 mins £12.00 £3.5076

Ensembles, Advanced. Any combination of woodwind instruments. Ownchoice(s).

8 mins £12.00 £4.5077

Ensembles, Adult. Any combination of woodwind instruments. Own choice(s) 8 mins £12.00 N/A77A

NEW MILTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022Composition Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: To be notified


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

12 years and under. One composition. 5 mins £4.00 N/A13013-18 years. One composition. 6 mins £5.50 N/A13119 years and over. One composition. 8 mins £8.00 N/A132

Compositions to be submitted on CD or mp3 file, with or without a score, by the closing date 31st January. Compositions will be

judged before the festival and an adjudication given on the day. Live performances of submitted entry may be invited on the day or

at the gala concert, by negotiation with composers.

Brass Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: Simon NichollsBorn in Bristol, Simon began playing trombone aged 8 with his local Scout and Guide Band. In 1989, he successfully auditioned for

the Royal Marines Band Service. In a career spanning 30 years in various Royal Marines Bands around the country, he has travelled

extensively performing at home and abroad as well as having spells as an instructor at the Royal Marines School of Music and as

bandmaster of two Royal Navy Volunteer Bands. In his spare time Simon is a private music tutor and is principal conductor of

Bournemouth and District Concert Band. Outside of music, Simon is a qualified rugby coach and referee.


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Junior Brass Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

5 mins £4.00 £3.50P41

Performance Platform. Adult Brass Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choice. 8 mins £4.00 £5.50P42Performance Platform. Brass Ensemble any age. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

8 mins £8.00 N/AP45

Beginner solo. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5089Solo, Grade 1, any brass instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5090ASolo, Grade 2, any brass instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5090BSolo, Grade 3, any brass instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5090CSolo, Grade 4, any brass instrument. Own choice. 5 mins £5.50 £3.5091ASolo, Grade 5, any brass instrument. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.5091BSolo, Grade 6, any brass instrument. Own choice. 7 mins £5.50 £4.5091CSolo, Grade 7, any brass instrument. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5092ASolo, Grade 8, any brass instrument. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5092BDuet or Trio, Elementary. Any brass instruments. Own choice. 5 mins £6.00 £3.5093Duet or Trio, Intermediate. Any brass instruments. Own choice. 6 mins £8.00 £3.5094


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ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Duet or Trio, Advanced. Any brass instruments. Own choice. 8 mins £8.00 £4.5095Brass Ensemble, 12 years and under. Any number of players to a part. Ownchoice(s).

8 mins £12.00 £3.5096

Brass Ensemble, 13-18 years. Any number of players to a part. Own choice(s). 8 mins £12.00 £4.5097Recital. Any brass instrument. Own choice(s). 15 mins £9.00 £7.5099

Adult Brass Ensembles to enter under Mixed Ensembles.

Strings Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: Stefan DefiletStefan splits his time between teaching and playing the violin. He's been head of strings at Bournemouth University since 2010,

teaches at Poole Grammar, and privately. As a performer he has had a varied life. 4 years touring 16 countries with Canadian show

"Barrage", over 200 dates and several recordings with the BSO. Pop session work includes Girls Aloud (Brit Awards single of the

year "The Promise"), The Pet Shop Boys, Alesha Dixon.

More recently, he plays in various jazz groups, and in "The Bomo Swing", which has played at the Isle of Wight Festival, Bestival,

Camp Bestival, Larmer Tree Festival etc.

He is also very involved in amateur music, and has lead the Westbourne Orchestral Society for around 5 years. His string quartet, the

Alani String Quartet, plays at around 40 weddings and functions a year. He is very excited to have been commissioned by

SoundStorm to write an 80 minute world music show, and that "Around the World in 8 Days" will be performed by hundreds of

school children at the BIC on the 12th July 2022.


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Junior String Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

5 mins £4.00 £3.50P61

Performance Platform. Adult String Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choice. 8 mins £4.00 £5.50P62Performance Platform. String Ensemble any age. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

8 mins £8.00 N/AP65

Solo, Preliminary, any bowed instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.50106Solo, Grade 1, any bowed instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.50107Solo, Grade 2, any bowed instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.50108Solo, Grade 3, any bowed instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.50109Solo, Grade 4, any bowed instrument. Own choice. 5 mins £5.50 £3.50110Solo, Grade 5, any bowed instrument. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.50111Solo, Grade 6, any bowed instrument. Own choice. 7 mins £5.50 £4.50112ASolo, Grade 7, any bowed instrument. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.50112BSolo, Grade 8, any bowed instrument. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.50113Adult Solo, any stringed instrument, up to two years playing. Own choice item. 4 mins £8.00 £5.50114


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ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Adult Solo, any stringed instrument, over two years playing. Own choice. 6 mins £8.00 £5.50115Recital, any bowed instrument, with/without piano accompaniment. Ownchoice(s).

15 mins £12.00 £9.50126

Harp, Beginner to Grade 3. Own choice. 4 mins £4.00 £3.50127AHarp, Grade 4 and above. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £3.50127BDuet, Grades 1-3. Any strings, with/without piano accompaniment. Ownchoice.

5 mins £6.00 £3.50116

Duet, Grade 4 and above. Any strings, with/without piano accompaniment.Own choice.

6 mins £8.00 £3.50117

Trio, Grades 1-3. Own choice. 5 mins £9.00 £3.50118Trio, Grade 4 and above. Own choice. 6 mins £9.00 £3.50119String Quartet, Preliminary. Own choice. 4 mins £9.00 £3.50120String Quartet, Grades 1-3. Own choice. 5 mins £9.00 £3.50121String Quartet, Grades 4-5. Own choice. 6 mins £9.00 £3.50122String Quartet, Grades 6-8. Own choice. 8 mins £9.00 £4.50123String Ensemble/Orchestra, 12 years and under. 5 or more players. Ownchoice(s).

8 mins £12.00 £3.50124

String Ensemble/Orchestra, Secondary age/adult (not to include teachers asplayers). 5 or more players. Own choice(s).

8 mins £12.00 £3.50125

Acoustic and Electric Guitar Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: Michael HulmesMichael Hulmes lives in Poole and started to play the classical guitar when he was eleven. He gave his first public performance at

the age of twelve and his first solo recital at the Poole Arts Centre just before his fifteenth birthday. He studied at the Guildhall

school of Music and Drama and in Cardiff at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, where he studied with renowned British

guitarist John Mills. In 1992, he gained a place in the string semi finals in the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition.

Michael has played live on BBC Radio Solent and BBC Radio Wales, as well as appearing on Welsh Channel 4. He made his

national radio debut as part of the BBC Radio Two Young Musicians series. Since graduating, Michael has established himself as

one of the most competent and popular classical guitar teachers in Dorset, as well as performing throughout the UK with duet

partner Hayley Savage and in solo concerts and recitals. In 2001 he gave his first concert tour of Hawaii to coincide with the release

of his fourth album ?Solo?.


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Solo, Beginner. Choice from syllabus. 3 mins £4.00 £3.50201ASolo, Grade 1. Choice from syllabus. 3 mins £4.00 £3.50201BSolo, Grade 2. Choice from syllabus. 3 mins £4.00 £3.50202A


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ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Solo, Grade 3. Choice from syllabus. 3 mins £4.00 £3.50202BSolo, Grade 4. Choice from syllabus. 5 mins £5.50 £3.50203ASolo, Grade 5. Choice from syllabus. 5 mins £5.50 £3.50203BSolo, Grade 6. Choice from syllabus. 8 mins £5.50 £4.50204ASolo, Grade 7. Choice from syllabus. 8 mins £5.50 £4.50204BSolo, Grade 8. Choice from syllabus. 8 mins £5.50 £4.50204CDuet, Grades 1-3. Choice from syllabus. 4 mins £6.00 £3.50205Duet, Grades 4-5. Choice from syllabus. 5 mins £8.00 £3.50206Duet, Grades 6-8. Choice from syllabus. 6 mins £8.00 £4.50207Guitar Ensemble, any grade. Choice from syllabus. 8 mins £12.00 £3.50208

Any material from Trinity Rock and Pop Syllabus, Rock School Acoustic Guitar Syllabus, Rock School Electric Guitar Syllabus

(including the Hot Rocks pieces), and the Registry of Guitar Tutors Acoustic and Electric Guitar syllabuses may be performed.

Pieces of own choosing may be played as long as they are of a similar standard to the grade stated for that class. Please provide &

perform with a backing track where the grade piece requires it.

Please note, the duet section could be single person playing the guitar and singing, as well as guitarist and singer duo's.

Also, Our Insurance insists that "Each piece of equipment and cable" must be PAT tested

Performance Platform classes are included within the Classical Guitar and Plucked Strings section.

Classical Guitar and Plucked Strings Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: Michael HulmesMichael Hulmes lives in Poole and started to play the classical guitar when he was eleven. He gave his first public performance at

the age of twelve and his first solo recital at the Poole Arts Centre just before his fifteenth birthday. He studied at the Guildhall

school of Music and Drama and in Cardiff at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, where he studied with renowned British

guitarist John Mills. In 1992, he gained a place in the string semi finals in the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition.

Michael has played live on BBC Radio Solent and BBC Radio Wales, as well as appearing on Welsh Channel 4. He made his

national radio debut as part of the BBC Radio Two Young Musicians series. Since graduating, Michael has established himself as

one of the most competent and popular classical guitar teachers in Dorset, as well as performing throughout the UK with duet

partner Hayley Savage and in solo concerts and recitals. In 2001 he gave his first concert tour of Hawaii to coincide with the release

of his fourth album ?Solo?.


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Junior Guitar and Plucked String Solo or Duet. Noadjudication. Own choice.

5 mins £4.00 £3.50P21

Performance Platform. Adult Guitar and Plucked String Solo or Duet. Noadjudication. Own choice.

8 mins £4.00 £5.50P22

Performance Platform. Guitar and Plucked String Ensemble. No adjudication.Own choice.

8 mins £8.00 N/AP25


NEW MILTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022Classical Guitar and Plucked Strings continued


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Solo, Beginner. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5040ASolo, Grade 1. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5040BSolo, Grade 2. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5041ASolo, Grade 3. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5041BSolo, Grade 4. Own choice. 5 mins £5.50 £3.5042ASolo, Grade 5. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.5042BSolo, Grade 6. Own choice. 7 mins £5.50 £4.5043ASolo, Grade 7. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5043BSolo, Grade 8. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.5043CDuet, Elementary. Own choice. 4 mins £6.00 £3.5044Duet, Intermediate. Own choice. 5 mins £8.00 £3.5045Duet, Advanced. Own choice. 6 mins £8.00 £4.5046Trio/Ensemble. Own choice. 8 mins £9.00 £3.5046ASolo, any plucked stringed instrument up to Grade 3. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.5047Solo, any plucked stringed instrument above Grade 3. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.5048Adult Open Class. Performance without adjudication. 8 mins £8.00 £5.5049Recital. Own choice(s). 15 mins £12.00 £9.5049A

N.B. Participants should play a nylon strung guitar and provide their own footstools. The use of a capo is permitted in the

elementary classes and in other classes only where it is appropriate to the period of the piece, or to reinstate the original pitch.

Guitar ensembles should enter the Mixed Ensembles group.

Percussion Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School

Adjudicator: Felicity PringleFelicity studied percussion locally from the age of 10 under the guidance of Cynthia Mason and Ron Vint, before gaining places

at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and Coventry University. Since returning to Dorset, she has become a specialist

teacher in Samba, African Drumming and Percussion in schools across Bournemouth and Poole, and performs for local concerts,

shows and events. As a teenager, she competed in The New Milton Music Festival and won the title of Senior Young Musician of

the Year.


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Junior Percussion Solo. No adjudication. Own choice. 5 mins £4.00 £3.50P71Performance Platform. Adult Percussion Solo. No adjudication. Own choice. 8 mins £4.00 £5.50P72Performance Platform. Percussion Ensemble. No adjudication. Own choice. 8 mins £8.00 N/AP75Preliminary solo. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 £3.50135Solo, Grade 1. Own choice. 5 mins £4.00 £3.50136Solo, Grade 2. Own Choice. 5 mins £4.00 £3.50137


NEW MILTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022Percussion continued


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Solo, Grade 3. Own choice. 6 mins £4.00 £3.50138Solo, Grade 4. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.50139ASolo, Grade 5. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 £3.50139BSolo, Grade 6. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.50140ASolo, Grade 7. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.50140BSolo, Grade 8. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 £4.50140CSolo Recital. Own choices. 15 mins £9.00 £7.50140DEnsemble, 13 years and under. Own choice. 8 mins £12.00 £3.50141Ensemble, 14 years and over. Own choice. 8 mins £12.00 £3.50142

N.B. A 5 piece drum kit and concert snare drum will be available on the day. Competitors are expected to perform on the

instruments provided, but should bring their own sticks, mallets and music. Competitors wishing to play instruments other than those

provided, should contact the Section Secretary. Recorded accompaniments may be used, but competitors should provide their own

equipment and be prepared to operate it. Also, backing tracks should be checked to ensure that the lyrics are not explicit and are

suitable for a young audience.

Setting-up time is included in the time limit.

Piano Saturday 12th March at Durlston Court School

Adjudicator: Samantha CarrascoSamantha studied piano with Yonty Solomon at the Royal College of Music, London, where she was awarded an Exhibition

Scholarship followed by the prestigious Phoebe Benham and Leverhulme Junior Fellowship. She completed a PhD in 2013 entitled

The Austen Family Music Books and Hampshire Music Culture, 1770-1820, which studied the music collection of Jane Austen and

her family.

Samantha is an examiner, trainer, moderator and presenter for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, working

nationally and internationally in classical music, diplomas and jazz. Samantha is the Head of Keyboard at Peter Symonds College,

Winchester, and is also the piano consultant for King Edward VI School, Southampton.

As orchestral pianist with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, highlights have included performing at the BBC Proms and

Stravinsky's Petrushka with live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. With the recently formed Austen Trio, Samantha performed in

celebrations of the Jane Austen Bicentenary in 2017 and at Harvard University in 2018.


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Junior Piano Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

5 mins £4.00 N/AP91

Performance Platform. Adult Piano Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choice. 8 mins £4.00 N/AP92Beginner Solo, up to one year playing. Own choice(s). 3 mins £4.00 N/A180ABeginner Solo, over one year playing. Own choice(s). 3 mins £4.00 N/A180BGrade 1. Own choice(s). 3 mins £4.00 N/A181


NEW MILTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022Piano continued


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Grade 2. Own choice(s). 3 mins £4.00 N/A182Grade 3. Own choice(s). 3 mins £4.00 N/A183Grade 4. Own choice(s). 5 mins £5.50 N/A184Grade 5. Own choice(s). 6 mins £5.50 N/A185Grade 6. Own choice(s). 7 mins £5.50 N/A186Grade 7. Own choice(s). 8 mins £5.50 N/A187Grade 8. Own choice(s). 8 mins £5.50 N/A188Adult up to two years playing. Own choice(s). 4 mins £8.00 N/A189Adult over two years playing. Own choice(s). 6 mins £8.00 N/A190Duet, any age Elementary. Own choice(s). 5 mins £6.00 N/A191Duet, any age Intermediate. Own choice(s). 6 mins £8.00 N/A192Duet, any age Advanced. Own choice(s). 8 mins £8.00 N/A193Recital. 15 mins £12.00 N/A194

To be held at Durlston Court School, Becton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton BH25 7AQ on Saturday 7th March.

Please note that classes in the later afternoon session will be adjudicated by Mary Goodman.

Mixed Ensembles Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School



ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Any Mixed Ensemble, any age. No adjudication. Ownchoice.

8 mins £8.00 N/AP55

Chamber Ensemble, any combination of instruments and/or voices, not eligibleto compete in any other class (maximum 10 players of any age). Ownchoice(s).

8 mins £12.00 N/A100

Large Ensemble, any combination of instruments and/or voices, not eligible tocompete in any other class (10 or more players, 13 years and under). Ownchoice(s).

8 mins £12.00 N/A101

Ensemble, 10 or more players, 14 years and over, any combination ofinstruments and/or voices not eligible to compete in any other class. Ownchoice(s).

8 mins £12.00 N/A102

Family Ensemble, two or more members of the same family, any age, anycombination of instruments and/or voices. Own choice(s).

8 mins £12.00 N/A103

Duet or Trio, any age, any instruments and/or voices not eligible to compete inany other class. Own choice(s).

8 mins £8.00 N/A104


NEW MILTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022Mixed Ensembles continued


ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Jazz Saturday 19th March at The Arnewood School



ClassFee

Accomp.Fee

Performance Platform. Junior Jazz Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choiceperformance.

5 mins £4.00 N/AP101

Performance Platform. Adult Jazz Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choiceperformance.

8 mins £4.00 N/AP102

Performance Platform. Jazz Ensemble any age. No adjudication. Own choiceperformance.

8 mins £8.00 N/AP105

Solo, Grade 1, any instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 N/A251Solo, Grade 2, any instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 N/A252Solo, Grade 3, any instrument. Own choice. 3 mins £4.00 N/A253Solo, Grade 4, any instrument. Own choice. 5 mins £5.50 N/A254Solo, Grade 5, any instrument. Own choice. 6 mins £5.50 N/A255Solo, Grade 6, any instrument. Own choice. 7 mins £5.50 N/A256Solo, Grade 7, any instrument. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 N/A257Solo, Grade 8, any instrument. Own choice. 8 mins £5.50 N/A258Recital. Any instrument. Own choice(s). 15 mins £9.00 N/A259Duet or Trio, Elementary. Any instruments. Own choice. 5 mins £6.00 N/A261Duet or Trio, Intermediate. Any instruments. Own choice. 6 mins £8.00 N/A262Duet or Trio, Advanced. Any instruments. Own choice. 8 mins £8.00 N/A263Ensemble, 4 or more players of school age. Elementary. Own choice. 6 mins £12.00 N/A271Ensemble, 4 or more players of school age. Intermediate. Own choice. 8 mins £12.00 N/A272Ensemble, 4 or more players of school age. Advanced. Own choice. 8 mins £12.00 N/A273Ensemble, 4 or more adult players, including mixed age groups. Elementary.Own choice.

6 mins £12.00 N/A275

Ensemble, 4 or more adult players, including mixed age groups. Intermediate.Own choice.

8 mins £12.00 N/A276

Ensemble, 4 or more adult players, including mixed age groups. Advanced.Own choice.

8 mins £12.00 N/A277

Adult Solo, any instrument, up to two years playing. Own choice. 4 mins £8.00 N/A281Adult Solo, any instrument, over two years playing. Own choice. 6 mins £8.00 N/A282

Please add a note on your application to state which instrument you will be playing.

Any material from Trinity or ABRSM Jazz syllabuses may be performed. Pieces of own choosing may be played as long as they are

of a similar standard to the grade stated for that class. Please provide & perform with a backing track where the grade piece requires

it (CD player with auxilliary 3.5mm jack input will be provided).

Also, if you are performing on any instrument powered from mains or amplified, our insurance insists that "Each piece of

equipment and associated cable" must be PAT tested.


Section SecretariesBrass, MixedEnsembles

The Section Secretary 18 Frys Lane, Everton, LYMINGTON. SO41 0JY

Choir, Vocal, Guitarand Percussion

Vocal Section Secretary 1C Lyon Avenue, New Milton. BH25 6AP

Composition andJazz

Composition Section Secretary 64 Manor Road, New Milton. BH25 5EN

Piano Piano Section Secretary 41 Fawcett Road, New Milton. BH25 6SUStrings Strings Section Secretary 64 Manor Road, New Milton. BH25 5ENWoodwind Woodwind Section Secretary 37 Barton Court Avenue, Barton-on-Sea. BH25 7ES

Regulations1. Competitions are restricted to amateurs, an amateur being one whose main occupation is not in teaching or performing the subject covered by the

class.

2. Entries must reach the Section Secretary by or before the closing date (7th February 2022), accompanied by the appropriate fee(s). On-line entries

will only be accepted and processed once payment is received by the closing date (see also reg 15).

3. A performer's age is reckoned as on 1st September 2021.

4. An entry by a competitor under 18 shall be submitted or signed by a person over 18 on the competitor's behalf.

5. The submission of a paper entry form or on-line entry shall be deemed as acceptance of the Regulations of the Festival by the competitor or

signatory.

6. Notice of withdrawal should be made in good time to the Section Secretary. The entry fee will be forfeited.

7. A maximum of 3 entries per person, across all classes.

8. A copy of Own Choice music must be brought on the day for the adjudicator. Photocopies are allowed ONLY if the piece to be performed has been

selected from a collection already purchased by the competitor.

9. All solos should be performed with piano accompaniment unless expressly written for unaccompanied instrument or voice. Audio backing tracks will

be allowed for groups or choirs (own equipment to be used). No audio or backing tracks or microphones to be allowed in any other circumstance.

10. If the OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST is required then their fee must be included with the entry. Music or photocopies for the official accompanist

MUST reach the Section Secretary by 1st March 2022. The original, not photocopies, must be used for the performance.

11. Competitors are asked to keep to the time limits so that classes do not overrun.

12. Competitors are invited to announce their chosen piece; should a competitor prefer, the class steward will do so.

13. Certificates are awarded in the following categories: COMMENDED, HIGHLY COMMENDED, MERIT, DISTINCTION and HONOURS. Trophies

are awarded to Class winners, usually for Merit, Distinction or Honours, at the adjudicator's discretion.

14. The adjudicator's decision is final.

15. Payment: Cheques are to be made payable to NEW MILTON MUSIC FESTIVAL. If entering on-line, payment can be made by cheque or bank

transfer or PayPal.You MUST quote the on-line booking reference number for any on-line method of payment.

16. For ALL entries, including school or large group entries, please ensure a personal contact tel. no. for the leader (NOT the school number) is given

on entry form.

17. ITEMS FOR THE CONCERT, to be held on Sunday 20th March 2022 at ARNEWOOD SCHOOL, will be at the adjudicator's recommendation:

competitors will be contacted by telephone after the close of the competitions, or on the Saturday afternoon/early evening.

18. Everyone aged over 11 is required to wear a mask, except when performing.

19. Every entrant and accompanying spectator is requested to take a Lateral Flow Test before travelling and only attend if it is negative.

New Milton Music Festival Entry Form

Classnumber

Name(s) or Group name (for programme)Numberin group

FeeAccompanist's

fee (reg. 10)Total

Music or photocopies for the official accompanist must reach the section secretary by 1st March 2022. Final Total

LIST ALL OTHER CLASSES ENTERED - including school groups. Maximum of 4 entries per person

I have read the rules and undertake to abide by them.(An adult must countersign for competitors under 18 years)

Please tick here if you do NOT want any of the above named to have their photograph published.Photos may be used for publicity in print, on the Festival's Facebook page or website.

Name & address for correspondence/contact (capitals please)

Name

Email

Phone

Address (only required if no email address is available)

Please indicate your availability to perform at the Gala Concert on Sunday 20th March2022, if you are invited (see regulation 17). Formal dress is expected.

YES / NO (please delete as necessary)

2020 syllabus - new milton music festival

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