Festival Music - Instrumental Syllabus 2022

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Office Bearers, constituting the Strategic Planning Committee President: Irene Cumming email: [email protected] Honorary Vice President: Dorothy Collie 11 Beechvale, , Ballymena BT42 4JH Tel: 028 2586 1490 email: [email protected] General Secretary: David Loughridge 42 Kilmandil Road, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT44 9BH Tel: 028 2763 8742,07594 717163 email: [email protected] Chairman: Stanley Hughes 3 Trinity Mews, Ahoghill, BT42 1FJ Tel: 02825879584 email: [email protected] Vice-chairman: Hazel Bonar 14 Glenburn Park, Ballymena, BT43 6HG Tel: 028 2564 2542 email: [email protected] Vice-chairman: Andrew Hudson Tel: 01252623425 email: [email protected] Speech and Drama Secretary: Hazel Bonar 14 Glenburn Park, Ballymena, BT43 6HG Tel: 028 2564 2542 email: [email protected] Treasurer: Mandy Boyd 12 Sourhill, Dan's Road Ballymena BT42 2LG Tel: 07725836953 email: [email protected] Membership Secretary: Mary Campbell 8 Hillside Court, Ballymena, BT43 5NB Tel: 028 2564 6701 email: [email protected] Safeguarding Officer: Ruth Orr 4 Brackley Manor, Cullybackey, Ballymena BT42 1FP Tel: 028 2588 2199 email: [email protected] Chief Stewarding Officer: Marlinda Orr Tel: 02825645004 email: [email protected] Cup and Trophy Secretary: Anne Lowry Tel: 02829571445 email: [email protected] Communications Secretary: Stuart Beattie Tel: 02825580271 email: [email protected] Vocal Music Secretary: Alan Forster Tel: 07803508152 email: [email protected] Instrumental Music Secretary: Mairead Richards 107 Ballygarvey Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, BT43 7JX Tel: 028 25 65 3258 email: [email protected] Accompanist Secretary: Rea Shiels 291 Townhill Road ,Rasharkin, BT44 8RN Tel: 02829571321 email: [email protected] Accompanist Secretary: Rea Shiels 291 Townhill Road ,Rasharkin, BT44 8RN Tel: 02829571321 email: [email protected] Traditional Music Secretary: Susan Grace Bates Tel: 02893323430 email: [email protected] Modern Dance Secretary: Angela Morrow Tel: 02825871941 email: [email protected] Irish Dance Secretary: Rhonda McCullough Tel: 07866149216 email: [email protected]

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Contents INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Introduction ...... 5 FROM THE SECRETARY ...... 5 INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR ...... 7 Major Awards ...... 7 Class 251 THE BEGGS and PARTNERS INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR ...... 7 ANY INSTRUMENT ...... 7 Major Awards ...... 7 Class IA4 THE DECLAN O'LOAN CONCERTO AWARD ...... 7 Class IA5 PROGRAMME CLASS ...... 7 Class IA3 THE JUNIOR INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR ...... 7 Class IA2 THE PRIMARY INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR ...... 7 Class IA7 UNACCOMPANIED BACH ...... 7 Standard classes ...... 7 Class IG1 Primary School Instrumental Trio, ANY 3 instruments ...... 7 Class IG12 Music for Fun ...... 7 COMPOSITION ...... 7 Major Awards ...... 7 Class IA1 Composition, to be performed on stage during the Festival ...... 7 PIANOFORTE ...... 7 Major Awards ...... 7 Class IA14 THE FESTIVAL AWARD FOR PIANOFORTE ...... 7 Class IP10 Piano Solo (Sonata) Open ...... 8 Class IP9 Pianoforte Solo, Open ...... 8 Class IP22 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo, Open ...... 8 Standard classes ...... 8 Class IP30 Pupil/Teacher Duet Beginners ...... 8 Class IP1 Pianoforte solo, under 8 years ...... 8 Class IP2 Pianoforte Solo, 8 years ...... 8 Class IP3 Pianoforte Solo, 9 years ...... 8 Class IP4 Pianoforte Solo, 10 and 11 years ...... 8 Class IP5 Pianoforte Solo, 12 – 13 years ...... 8 Class IP6 Pianoforte Solo, 14 – 15 years ...... 8 Class IP7 Pianoforte Solo 16-17 years ...... 8 Class IP20 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo, 11 years and under ...... 8 Class IP21 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo,12 to 14 years ...... 8 STRINGS ...... 8 Major Awards ...... 8 Class 252 THE VICTOR ROSS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCE IN OPEN STRING CLASSES ...... 8 Class IS30 Violin Solo, Open ...... 9 Class IS31 Viola Solo, Open ...... 9 Class IS32 Cello Solo, Open ...... 9 Class IS33 Guitar Solo, Open ...... 9 Class IS34 Classical Harp Solo, Open ...... 9 Class IS36 Classical Harp Post Primary and under 16 years ...... 9 Standard classes ...... 9 Class IA22 PRIMARY AGE STRINGS: Violin, Viola, Cello, Harp ...... 9 Class IS4 Violin Solo 11 years, Post-Primary Schools ...... 9 Class IS5 Violin Solo, 12 years ...... 9 Class IS6 Violin Solo, 13 and 14 years ...... 9 Class IS7 Violin Solo, 15 and 16 years ...... 9 Class IS9 Viola Solo, Post-Primary, 14 years and under ...... 9 Class IS10 Viola Solo, 15 - 16 years ...... 9 Class IS12 Cello Solo Post-Primary, 14 years and under ...... 9 Class IS13 Cello Solo, 15 - 17 years ...... 10 Class IS20 Double Bass Solo, 13 years and under ...... 10 Class IS21 Double Bass Solo, 14 and under 17 years ...... 10 Class IS16 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, Primary Schools ...... 10 Class IS17 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, 12 – 14 years ...... 10 Class IS18 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, 15 and 16 years ...... 10 Class IS23 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, Open ...... 10 Class IS26 Trio for Strings, any three instruments, Open ...... 10 Ballymena Festival Music - Instrumental Syllabus 2022

Class IS27 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, Primary Schools ...... 10 Class IS28 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, under 15 years ...... 10 Class IS29 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, Open ...... 10 WOODWIND AND BRASS ...... 10 Major Awards ...... 10 Class IW21 Flute Solo, Open ...... 10 Class IW22 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, Open ...... 10 Class IW23 Clarinet Solo, Open ...... 10 Class IW24 Saxophone Solo, Open ...... 11 Class IW25 Recorder Solo, Open ...... 11 Class IB33 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, Open ...... 11 Standard classes ...... 11 Class IA23 PRIMARY AGE WOODWIND AND BRASS: Any woodwind or Brass instrument ...... 11 Class IW3 Flute Solo.15-16 years ...... 11 Class IW14 Recorder Solo,Post-Primary, 14 years and under ...... 11 Class IW!5 Recorder Solo, 15 to 16 years ...... 11 Class IW2 Flute Solo, Post-Primary, 14 years and under ...... 11 Class IW9 Clarinet Solo, Post-primary, 14 years and under ...... 11 Class IW10 Clarinet Solo, 15 - 16 years ...... 11 Class IW5 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, under 14 years ...... 11 Class IW6 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, 14 - 16 years ...... 11 Class IW11 Saxophone Solo, 16 years and under ...... 11 Class IW30 Woodwind Duet or Trio, Primary schools ...... 11 Class IW32 Woodwind Ensemble, Primary Schools ...... 11 Class IW33 Woodwind Ensemble, Post-Primary,14 years and under ...... 12 Class IB32 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, 15 - 16 years ...... 12 Class IB35 Brass Ensemble, Primary Schools, Minimum 4 players ...... 12 PERCUSSION ...... 12 Standard classes ...... 12 Class ID1 Tuned or untuned Percussion, Primary schools ...... 12 Class ID2 Tuned Percussion, Open ...... 12 Class ID4 Untuned percussion, Open ...... 12 Safeguarding Policy, Bye-laws, Equal Opportunities Statement ...... 13 Ballymena Festival Music - Instrumental Syllabus 2022

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SYLLABUS 2022

Contact details for Section Secretary:

Instrumental Music Secretary: Mrs Mairead Richards email:[email protected] or telephone 028 25 65 3258 or 07746776341 or write: 107 Ballygarvey Road, Broughshane, , ,

Accompanist Secretary: Ms Rea Shiels email:[email protected] or telephone 02829571321 or 07811725513 or write: 291 Townhill RoadRasharkin, Rasharkin, BT44 8RN,

This section of the Festival will take place as follows:

FROM THE SECRETARY

Welcome to the 2022 Instrumental Syllabus for Ballymena Festival of Music, Speech and Dance! We are delighted to be able to publish our syllabus once again. Thank you for your interest in the Festival and taking the time to visit our web page and downloading this syllabus. Bearing in mind social distancing and government restrictions on live performances, and the opening of venues, it is our hope that we will still be able to support young musicians and performers by holding a live festival in 2022 - albeit in a reduced form. In 2020, we were very fortunate to be able to hold our festival before being forced into lockdown in March due to the Corona Virus pandemic. However, due to the uncertainty of the situation, and concern for the safety of all involved, Committee took the decision in late 2020 to cancel the festival in 2021 - which as it happened was the correct course of action to take. Since then there have been many changes imposed on all our lives. PLEASE NOTE: In making plans to run Ballymena Festival in 2022, the Committee is aware of continuing uncertainty regarding relaxation of Covid 19 social distancing guidelines. We therefore plan to allow entries to be submitted WITHOUT payment until 30th November 2021. These entries will not be confirmed until 10th January 2022, at that point payment of entries for classes that are running will fall due. Please note also, that the Section Secretaries, at their discretion, reserve the right to cancel , combine or split classes to ensure the most efficient. I have offered general classes IA22: Primary Strings and IA23 Woodwind and Brass. These classes will be subdivided by age and/or instrument if there are sufficient entries to make this possible. SYLLABUS CHANGES In the Instrumental Section, for this year, we have decided to make the following changes: 1 We will NOT be offering classes for orchestras and larger ensembles due to potential problems with social distancing. 2. In all performances where more than one individual is involved eg Duets, trios, quartets ,strict adherence to Social Distancing MUST be observed. We are committed to the support of young musicians and have produced the syllabus in the expectation that we can run a 2022 festival. If you have any questions regarding the 2022 syllabus and festival, please contact me; [email protected] Mobile: 07746776341

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ADJUDICATOR Marilynnne Davies BA M Ed LRAM Cert Ed PGCA FRSA Marilynne Davies studied singing and cello at the Welsh College of Music and Drama,devoting her attention to Music Education. She has a wealth of experience across the age range from nursery to post-graduate levels. Her appointment as head of former School of Performance Studies at the college of Ripon and York St. John enabled her to maintain and develop music and music education both nationally and internationally as well as building collaborative partnerships in performance between the other creative and performing arts within the school- music, drama, dance, film and television.She was a founder member of the network European Conservatoires and has lectured and conducted workshops in Sweden, Portugal, France, Lithuania, Norway, Holland and Austria. In addition, she has been an external examiner at the Universities of Edinburgh, Durham, Wolverhampton, Southampton and University College Chichester. As a conductor she has trained and conducted orchestras and choirs on a regular basis. Some of them have performed on BBC and ITV. Currently, she is deputy musical director of the 170 voice Harrogate Choral Society. She is regularly involved in workshops and training days for teachers, conductors and singers. She now has a thriving practice as a voice consultant and teacher. As an adjudicator she is well established both nationally and internationally. Her adjudicating schedule is always busy and it is an aspect of work which she enjoys. She is a regular adjudicator at the final of Music for Youth on the South Bank and was one of four adjudicators at the Festival of Festivals in Warwick and one of the presenters at the Millennium Festival in Leeds in 2000.

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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR Major Awards Class 251 THE BEGGS and PARTNERS INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: Free Entry Performers are selected by the Adjudicator from qualifying Open Classes and must be 21 years or under. One or more pieces of own choice, total performance time not to exceed 10 minutes. PRIZES: THE BEGGS AND PARTNERS £00 AWARD FIRST PRIZE £500; SECOND PRIZE £100, and Stanley Hughes Perpetual Challenge Cup.

ANY INSTRUMENT Major Awards Class IA4 THE DECLAN O'LOAN NORTHERN IRELAND CONCERTO AWARD: entry fee £12 Any instrument. All performers will be accompanied by a Grand Piano (for pianists - there will be two grand pianos). Age: under 25 years old Own Choice: A movement from any concerto, Time limit 20 minutes FIRST PRIZE: £200, 2ND £50 The winner (if eligible) will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition Class IA5 PROGRAMME CLASS: entry fee £8 Performers are required to produce a printed Programme with programme notes for a performance of no more than 20 mins. Ideal for students preparing for an advanced examination, recital or diploma. The printed programme and Music for the Accompanist must be received with the entry for this class. FIRST PRIZE:THE POTTER CUP + £50 BURSARY Class IA3 THE JUNIOR INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: entry fee £8 Any classical instrument. Performers must be Post primary and under 15 years and have achieved Grade 5 or higher in the instrument of choice. Own Choice, Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: GH ENTERTAINMENTS AWARD £100 SECOND PRIZE £50 Class IA2 THE PRIMARY INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: entry fee £4.00 Any classical instrument, 11 years and under. Suggested level Grade 3 or above One or more pieces of own choice. Time limit 6 mins FIRST PRIZE:THE WOLFENDEN ANTIQUES CUP AND BURSARY £75. Runner-up £25 Class IA7 UNACCOMPANIED BACH: entry fee £8 One movement from any J.S. Bach Partita, Sonata or Suite for solo instrument- single line only: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: DURSTON-OLPHERT TROPHY AND £50 BURSARY Standard Classes Class IG1 Primary School Instrumental Trio, ANY 3 instruments: entry fee £9 This class is Open to any instruments - String, Woodwind, Brass, Piano, Percussion Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP Class IG12 Music for Fun: Free Entry Any combination of instruments / voices Own Choice. Time limit 8 minutes THIS IS A NON- COMPETITIVE CLASS

COMPOSITION Major Awards Class IA1 Composition, to be performed on stage during the Festival: entry fee £8 A clearly legible copy of the manuscript, either handwritten or printed, must be provided with the entry. Time limit: 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE CAMPBELL CUP + £50 BURSARY

PIANOFORTE Major Awards Class IA14 THE FESTIVAL AWARD FOR PIANOFORTE: Free Entry CLASSES IP9 and IP22 £250 BURSARY

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OPEN PIANO AWARD: £250 Bursary will be awarded to the performer gaining the highest mark in classes IP9, IP10 and IP22

Class IP10 Piano Solo (Sonata) Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: A movement from any piano Sonata. Time limit 10 mins FIRST PRIZE: THE ROBERT FARREN SHIELD The winner will be considered for the Beggs and Partners Young Instrumentalist A.ward This class will only take place with a minimum of 3 performers Class IP9 Pianoforte Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE HON. ANNE O’NEILL CUP The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IP22 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 mins FIRST PRIZE: PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by ANNE AND DAVID MORRIS The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition Standard Classes Class IP30 Pupil/Teacher Duet Beginners: entry fee £6 Any age. Pupil must be Pre grade 1 'Bird's view from the London Eye', My Piano trip to London: Elena Cobb FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUPS Class IP1 Pianoforte solo, under 8 years: entry fee £4.00 'Study in C': First Album for Piano: Barbara Kirkby-Mason Time limit 2 mins. FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS AGNES RUSSEL CHALLENGE CUP Class IP2 Pianoforte Solo, 8 years: entry fee £4.00 'Old-fashioned Minuet': Upgrade 0-1: Wedgwood Time limit 2 mins FIRST PRIZE: THE ALYSON REID CHALLENGE CUP Class IP3 Pianoforte Solo, 9 years: entry fee £4.00 'Tarantella': Piano Time Pieces Bk 2: Pauline Hall FIRST PRIZE: THE TURTLE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP Class IP4 Pianoforte Solo, 10 and 11 years: entry fee £4.00 'Feeling Good': The Graded Piano Player Bk 3: Faber Music FIRST PRIZE: THE W. SCANLON CHALLENGE CUP Class IP5 Pianoforte Solo, 12 – 13 years: entry fee £4.50 Own choice: Time limit 5 mins FIRST PRIZE: THE KENNETH McKEOWN MEMORIAL CUP Class IP6 Pianoforte Solo, 14 – 15 years: entry fee £4.50 Own choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE GWEN IRONS BURSARY £50 Class IP7 Pianoforte Solo 16-17 years: entry fee £4.50 Own choice: Time limit 6 mins FIRST PRIZE: THE GWEN IRONS MEMORIAL CUP AND BURSARY £100 SECOND PRIZE: BURSARY £50 Class IP20 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo, 11 years and under: entry fee £4.00 Own Choice: Time limit 3 mins FIRST PRIZE: THE MILLAR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Class IP21 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo,12 to 14 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 4 mins FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP

STRINGS Major Awards Class 252 THE VICTOR ROSS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCE IN OPEN STRING CLASSES: Free Entry Best performance out of classes IS30 (Violin), IS31 (Viola), IS32 (Cello) 138 (Harp) and 168 ((Guitar) £250 BURSARY

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THE VICTOR ROSS MEMORIAL AWARD of £250 will be awarded to the performer gaining the highest mark in classes IS30 (Violin), IS31 (Viola), S32 (Cello), IS33 (Guitar) and IS34 (Harp)

Class IS30 Violin Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE W.J. McBRIDE MEMORIAL CUP The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IS31 Viola Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE MISS N. McBRIDE CUP The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IS32 Cello Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IS33 Guitar Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IS34 Classical Harp Solo, Open: entry fee £8 To be performed on classical/concert harp Own choice: Time limit 10 mins FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IS36 Classical Harp Post Primary and under 16 years: entry fee £4.50 Own choice (Classical Harp repertoire) Time limit: 4 minutes FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE CUP Standard Classes Class IA22 PRIMARY AGE STRINGS: Violin, Viola, Cello, Harp: entry fee £4.00 Not competing in IA2 Primary Instrumentalist Competition Class Own Choice. Time Limit 2 mins Festival Cup This class will be subdivided by Instrument, and /or age depending on the number of entries Class IS4 Violin Solo 11 years, Post-Primary Schools: entry fee £4.50 'Caribbean Sunshine:'No 33, Fiddle Time Runners FIRST PRIZE: THE MURRAY CUP Class IS5 Violin Solo, 12 years: entry fee £4.50 'Turkey in the Straw': What Else Can I Play? Grade 3 FIRST PRIZE: MARGARET B.SLOAN MEMORIAL CUP Class IS6 Violin Solo, 13 and 14 years: entry fee £4.50 'Radetsky March', Elgar: A Classic Experience FIRST PRIZE: THE MISS N. McBRIDE CUP Class IS7 Violin Solo, 15 and 16 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE ELIZABETH CUMMING CUP Class IS9 Viola Solo, Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice, Time Limit 3 mins FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IS10 Viola Solo, 15 - 16 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IS12 Cello Solo Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE

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Class IS13 Cello Solo, 15 - 17 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IS20 Double Bass Solo, 13 years and under: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IS21 Double Bass Solo, 14 and under 17 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IS16 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, Primary Schools: entry fee £6 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: BALLYMENA FESTIVAL SHIELD Class IS17 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, 12 – 14 years: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE HENRY TROPHIES Class IS18 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, 15 and 16 years: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGES Class IS23 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, Open: entry fee £8 Piano accompaniment optional Own Choice: Time limit 6 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGES Class IS26 Trio for Strings, any three instruments, Open: entry fee £9 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGES The winner will be considered for the BALLYMENA FESTIVAL Chamber Music Prize (£150 Bursary) Class IS27 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, Primary Schools: entry fee £12 Own Choice: Time limit 4 minutes FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGES Class IS28 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, under 15 years: entry fee £12 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGES Class IS29 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, Open: entry fee £12 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS. DORIS McKEE MEMORIAL CUP The winner will be considered for the BALLYMENA FESTIVAL Chamber Music Prize £150 Bursary

WOODWIND AND BRASS Major Awards

THE CREDIT UNION CUP AND £150 BURSARY PRESENTED BY BALLYMENA AND BANNVALE CREDIT UNION. First Prize: £100. 2nd prize: £50. will be awarded to the performers with the highest marks in classes IW21 (Flute),IW22 (Bassoon/Oboe), IW23 (Clarinet), IW24 (Saxophone), IW25 (Recorder) and IB4 (Brass Open)

Class IW21 Flute Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE JAMES NESBITT CUP The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IW22 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IW23 Clarinet Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition.

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Class IW24 Saxophone Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IW25 Recorder Solo, Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition. Class IB33 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, Open: entry fee £8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: 2ND B.B. OLD BOYS’ SILVER BAND CHALLENGE SHIELD The winner will also be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition Standard Classes ! New Class ! Class IA23 PRIMARY AGE WOODWIND AND BRASS: Any woodwind or Brass instrument: entry fee £4.00 Not competing in IA2 Primary Instrumentalist competition Class Own choice: Time limit 2 mins Festival Cup This class may be subdivided by instrument and / or age depending on the number of entries Class IW3 Flute Solo.15-16 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes FIRST PRIZE: THE WILLIAM O'LOAN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP Class IW14 Recorder Solo,Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IW!5 Recorder Solo, 15 to 16 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IW2 Flute Solo, Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50 Own choice: Time limit 3 minutes FIRST PRIZE; THE KELLSWATER SHIELD DONATED BY THE KELLSWATER FLUTE BAND Class IW9 Clarinet Solo, Post-primary, 14 years and under: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IW10 Clarinet Solo, 15 - 16 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IW5 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, under 14 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IW6 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, 14 - 16 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 4 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IW11 Saxophone Solo, 16 years and under: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGE Class IW30 Woodwind Duet or Trio, Primary schools: entry fee £9 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL BADGES Class IW32 Woodwind Ensemble, Primary Schools: entry fee £3 per performer Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes, Minimum 4 players. FIRST PRIZE: RAINBOW CUP + BADGES Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance

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Class IW33 Woodwind Ensemble, Post-Primary,14 years and under: entry fee £10 Own Choice: Time limit 4 minutes, Minimum 4 players. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP Class IB32 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, 15 - 16 years: entry fee £4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE BALLYMENA SILVER BAND CHALLENGE CUP Class IB35 Brass Ensemble, Primary Schools, Minimum 4 players: entry fee £3 per performer Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE JOHNSTON CUP + BADGES Up to 20 music stands are available for the performance.

PERCUSSION Standard Classes Class ID1 Tuned or untuned Percussion, Primary schools: entry fee £3 per performer Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE SHIELD Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance. Class ID2 Tuned Percussion, Open: entry fee £12 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE SHIELD Class ID4 Untuned percussion, Open: entry fee £12 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE CUP

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SAFEGUARDING POLICY

BALLYMENA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC SPEECH AND DANCE CHAIRMAN: MR STANLEY HUGHES VENUE: BRAID ARTS CENTRE, BRIDGE STREET, BALLYMENA DATES: DURING FEBRUARY AND MARCH

PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISATION. The Festival provides a forum for amateur performance combined with an educational element from professional musicians, dancers and speakers.

The safety of children and members of other vulnerable groups is paramount and all, without exception, have the right to protection from abuse. All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously, responded to swiftly and appropriately and the Festival's Organising Committee and Volunteers have a responsibility to report concerns.

2. FESTIVAL ENVIRONMENT. The Festival is normally held in THE BRAID ARTS CENTRE, Bridge Street, Ballymena. As this is a PUBLIC AREA, the organising committee and volunteers cannot be held responsible for the care or safety of children and vulnerable adults while they are in the PUBLIC AREAS.

It is the policy of our Festival to inform and involve parents, guardians, carers and teachers in partnership with the Festival in order to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practical, a safe environment at our Festival. We do this by ensuring that you receive a copy of this policy at the time that you are registering to attend the Festival and also when you receive your timetable.

3. APPLICATION. This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and members of vulnerable groups of any age whose needs are identified to the Festival organisers by parents, guardians, carers and/or teachers prior to their arrival at the Festival. This should be done by contacting the Officer named at the foot of this document. The Festival actively seeks to meet these needs wherever possible.

4. FESTIVAL PERSONNEL. Within this document, the word “staff” refers to officers and members of the Festival Committee. The term” volunteers” refers to additional people who assist the Festival Committee members. All vacancies for volunteers are filled on the recommendation of committee members. Records of names, addresses and telephone numbers are held on file. Instructions as to duties are given to volunteers prior to each Festival. All Staff will be identified by name badges bearing the Festival logo. Anyone wearing a Badge may be approached and will report your concerns to the appropriate person. All concerns and problems will be taken seriously, discussed in a private area provided and documented and dated.

5. ATTENDANCE AT THE FESTIVAL. This Policy is passed to all parents, guardians, carers, teachers and schools who then become partners in implementing this Policy. It is the responsibility of parents, guardians and carers to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are supervised at all times. Teachers must distribute the Policy to persons having parental responsibility for each performer under 18 or Vulnerable Adult.

Persons entering performers are required to read understand and comply with this Policy and to undertake to pass copies of it to the parent, guardian or carer of each and every child under 18 or vulnerable adult whom they have entered. Entries will not be accepted unless the appropriate signed papers are returned to the Festival or in the case of ‘On Line’ entries through the festival website, the appropriate box is ticked.

6. PEFORMANCE AREAS AND CHANGING AREAS. As the Festival is held in a PUBLIC AREA, parents, guardians, carers and teachers are reminded that children and vulnerable adults must be supervised at all times including while they are in PUBLIC AREAS (e.g. toilets and Restaurant) and CHANGING AREAS.

7. PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEO RECORDINGS AND PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY. It is our policy that no recording, other than Photography by Accredited Photographers, will be permitted within the Performance Areas and signs to this effect will be clearly displayed.

Staff and volunteers have been instructed to discourage any unauthorised Photography or Recording should it be attempted. The Press are invited to take photographs and it is the responsibility of parents, guardians and carers to ensure that their child, or child in their care, is not photographed if they do not wish this to take place and to tell the photographer. Photographs by Accredited Photographers will be released to the Media and may be used on the Festival Webpages and Social Media.

8. THE LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS THIS POLICY: a) Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, b) The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1979, c) Part V The Police Act 1997, d) The Data Protection Act 1998, e) The Protection Of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, f) The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

9. The Organising Committee will constantly review their Policy, revising and enhancing it as necessary. In doing this, they will look to The British and International Federation of Festivals for support and that body, in turn will look to other agencies for good practice. This Policy was last reviewed September 2017.

Safeguarding Officer Ruth Orr: 4 Brackley Manor, Cullybackey, Ballymena BT42 1FP Telephone 028 2588 2199, mobile:077903319750

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Festival Byelaws

All potential entrants and/or those making entries on behalf of others are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the Festival Byelaws and Safeguarding Policy BEFORE completing the online entry.

1. General

1.1. All entries must be made online by the closing date each year via the Festival website at www.ballymenafestival.org.uk;

1.2. It is the responsibility of the person completing the online entry to ensure that all the details are correct. Any problems with entries should be directed to the Section Secretary as soon as possible BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE;

1.3. Late entries will not be accepted;

1.4. Entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances. Non-receipt of entry fees will result in automatic refusal of entry;

1.5. Entries are accepted on the understanding that all appropriate copyright permissions have been granted where required. Performers and teachers’ attention is drawn to the British and International Federation of Festivals’ website at www.federationoffestivals.org.uk/copyright/ where further details are available or contact Festivals House on 07817362701 and to any specific requirement as stated in the syllabus;

1.6. Any musician/singer, whose main source of income, whilst not in full time education, is music teaching or performance, is not eligible to enter any music class.

1.7. For all classes where age is relevant, the performer’s age must be calculated as at 1st January in the year that the Festival takes place. Proof of age must be produced if requested;

1.8. Confined classes refer to schools or entrants living within the Ballymena postcode area only (i.e. BT42, BT43 & BT44). Reference to Antrim means postcode area BT41 only;

1.9. Test pieces selected for this Syllabus must be performed as stated - stipulated publisher, key, etc., otherwise they will be disqualified;

1.10. Test pieces selected for this syllabus must not be used for ‘Own Choice’ classes;

1.11. Test pieces selected under ‘Own Choice’ must not be performed by the same performer in more than one class;

1.12. The order of performers in the programme will be strictly adhered to except in exceptional circumstances. Specifically, no performer will be allowed to compete in any class outside the programmed time for that class. An entire class however may be moved within the programme but only after agreement with the Festival Committee and the performers involved;

1.13. Where a class has only one entrant, it is at the secretary’s discretion whether to run the class. The entrant will be informed just after the closing date and the entry fee will be refunded. Where a class takes place with only one entrant, that performer must attain a minimum of 84 marks to be awarded a trophy. To be awarded any monetary prize associated with that class, a minimum of 87 marks must be achieved

1.14. Where an ‘Own Choice’ performance is deemed to be inappropriate, the Adjudicator is empowered to terminate the performance;

1.15. No protest will be received against the award of the Adjudicator as to merit;

1.16. No entrant, teacher or interested party may discuss any aspect of the Festival with an Adjudicator before, during or after a class, except at the invitation of the Adjudicator;

1.17. Any protest regarding the violation of the condition of a class must be made in writing within 7 days of the class, accompanied by a fee of £25 which will be refunded if the protest is upheld by the Committee, whose decision is final;

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1.18. Prizes will be awarded in each class as follows, subject to the Adjudicator's decision that the necessary standard has been obtained:

Number of Performers Number of Prizes

One, Two or Three One;

Four or Five Two;

Six or More Three.

Highly Commended certificates may be awarded to performers outside the normal prize range

1.19. All Challenge Cups, Shields and the Mary Wakefield Medallion shall be held by the winner for one year. Trophies must be returned to the Cups and Trophies Secretary in good order at least 4 weeks before the opening of the next Festival;

a. Any repair costs due to damage of a cup or trophy will be charged to the previous winner;

b. A charge of £10 per cup or trophy will be levied to the previous winner if it is not returned in time for presentation the following year.

1.20. All trophies are to remain in Northern Ireland;

1.21. Any communication by letter to Committee members requiring an answer, must be accompanied by a

stamped, self-addressed envelope, otherwise a reply will not be sent;

1.22. All contact details can be found at the front of the syllabus or on the Festival website at www.ballymenafestival.org.uk;

1.23. All decisions made by the Executive Committee will be final.

SUPPLEMENTARY BYE-LAWS FOR THE MUSIC SECTION

1. Entry

1.1. Details regarding the title of ‘Own Choice’ music DO NOT need to be included with the initial entry. A further date will be will be given by which time music details (Title, Movement (if appropriate) & Composer) must be provided by all performers.

2. Music

2.1. IT IS THE PERFORMER’S RESPONSIBILITY in ‘Own Choice’ music classes:

to ensure that music for the Official Accompanist is sent by post to the Accompanists’ Secretary by the closing date given in the syllabus;

i, Alternative arrangements should only be made AFTER consultation with the Accompanists’ Secretary;

to ensure that all pages sent are in the correct order, and appropriately numbered. Music should be legible, in the correct key and clearly marked with the Class number and Performer’s name;

The accompanist should not be expected to transpose any music;

ii. Failure to comply may require that the performance occurs unaccompanied;

c. to provide a copy of their music for the Adjudicator on the day of performance.

i. Music should be handed to the Section Secretary or the Adjudicator Steward for the session, and not given directly to the Adjudicator;

2.2. The Festival will not accept any responsibility for music not received by the Accompanists’ Secretary;

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2.3. All original music should be claimed at the end of the session for which it was used. The Festival will not accept responsibility for music not collected at the close of a session.

3. Accompanist

3.1. An Official Accompanist will be provided for all classes which have a ‘Set Piece’ only, and for some other classes as stated in the syllabus. However, performers may bring their own accompanist for such classes if they so wish;

3.2. If the Official Accompanist is not required, this must be clearly indicated when making your entry;

3.3. Practice sessions with the official accompanists are at their discretion but must not, under any circumstance take place in the hall/room while the Adjudicator is present.

4. Choirs & Choral ensembles

4.1 A Choral Ensemble is defined as a choral group with at least 5 and no more than 11 voices;

4.2 A Choir is defined as a choral group between 12 - 50 voices;

4.3 Schools can enter more than one choir into a class provided the maximum number in each choir is not

exceeded;

4.4 No person will be allowed to sing in more than one choir competing in the same class;

4.5 Choirs must provide their own accompanist.

5. Performance

5.1 In all music classes where a time limit has been imposed, after a leeway of 30 seconds, a penalty of 2% of the marks will be deducted.;

5.2 Performers are not permitted to practise on the Festival piano except for piano concerto entries. However, immediately before competing they are allowed, and indeed encouraged, to play a couple of scales to get the feel of the keyboard;

5.3 In Duet Classes (instrumental or vocal), performers may only play or sing their chosen part once during the class. If playing or singing with another partner in the same class, the ‘other part' must be performed;

5.4 All Vocal Solos, Duets etc., are to be performed from memory. Holding of copy is therefore only permitted in classes where an Oratorio “Own Choice” option has been chosen (Classes VA08-VA10) or Classes VF04 & VV04;

6. Awards

6.1 Where a perpetual trophy is the First Prize, a First Prize badge will accompany the trophy;

6.2 In the case of the winner of The Stevenson Award (to 2018) or the Ballymena Festival Bella Voce Award (from 2019) in a previous year being a winner of a qualifying class for The Ballymena Festival Bella Voce Award in any subsequent year, the runner up in that class or classes will go forward to the class for The Premier Adult Vocal Award in the current year;

6.3 Previous winners of money prizes in excess of ?25 may not receive the same award for the following two years. Where money prizes cover more than one class (and at the discretion of the Adjudicator) the prizes may be awarded to the best eligible performer(s). Exceptionally, money prizes may be shared between not more than two performers having identical marks, although adjudicators should do this only if in their professional opinion it would be unfair not to do so. Where a class has only one entrant, that performer must attain a minimum of 84 marks to be awarded a trophy. To be awarded any monetary prize associated with that class, a minimum of 87 marks must be achieved.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

This festival operates an equal opportunities policy whereby no person by reason of religious belief, political opinion, sex, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or disability is treated less favourably nor is disadvantaged for those reasons by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. This festival is committed to implementing policies designed to promote equality of opportunity, to secure fair participation for any underrepresented group and to reject absolutely unlawful discrimination of any kind. The festival will implement this policy by ensuring equality of opportunity for all entrants to perform in the festival as a basic right and will take such affirmative action as may be deemed lawful, appropriate and necessary to ensure that all entrants enjoy equality of opportunity. This festival will also provide an Equal Opportunities Complaints Procedure within its rules for any entrant who believes that inequitable treatment within the scope of this policy has been applied to her or him, which will allow the person to raise the matter and have it considered by the committee. www.ballymenafestival.net

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