Within the original work syllabus you will find details of the composition classes. These are split by age for younger entrants. Open classes are open to anyone, of any age.
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The Mary Mannion trophy will be awarded (at the adjudicator's discretion) to a winning entrant aged 16 or under in any section, along with a voucher to the value of £15
The above link to the syllabus is only for the string sections. The combined festival syllabus can be found here.
Entries MUST be made online via Play&Perform.
There are several special classes that string players may also wish to enter:
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Performers aged 6 or under may wish to enter the Party Piece class.
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More advanced performers may wish to enter the William Lewis Recital class. Entrants to this class should prepare a 15-minute recital of 2 or more contrasting pieces.
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The Marian Baker memorial class is another recital class for which a minimum standard of Grade 6 on two contrasting pieces is required.
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The Sproule class is for performers up to the age of 15. Competitors must perform a poem or an acted scene AND a song or a piece of music on any instrument.
