SYLLABUS FOR 2018 Including information relating to the BBC Ten Pieces III Project

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1 Barnsley Youth Music & Drama Festival (formerly Co-operative Youth Music and Drama Festival) (Registered Charity No ) This Festival is affiliated to The British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech of which Her Majesty the Queen is Patron SYLLABUS FOR 2018 Including information relating to the BBC Ten Pieces III Project Monday 23rd to Friday 27th April 2018 The Emmanuel Methodist Church, Huddersfield Road,Barnsley S75 1DT

2 2 A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BARNSLEY YOUTH MUSIC AND DRAMA FESTIVAL (formerly The Co-operative Youth Music and Drama Festival) The Education committee of the Barnsley British Co-operative Society (founded in 1862) started the BBCS Junior Music Festival in The Education Committee was allocated a grant each year from the Society s Board of Directors to enable it to carry out a range of activities for members and their families. In the years that followed, the Festival proved to be increasingly popular, leading to the inclusion of speech and drama classes. In the years that followed many changes have taken place with the local Co-operative Societies as transfer of engagements and amalgamations have ensued. The latest of which saw the Festival coming under the umbrella of The Co-operative Group. However, this also meant that the Festival was no longer organised and fully funded by the Co-operative themselves. Instead the Festival Committee was formed that was to become an autonomous body which gained Charitable Status in November 2006 (Charity No ). It is proud to be still supported by the Co-operative Group (on a casual basis) thus maintaining a 69 year link between the Festival and The Co-operative Movement. Indeed many of the trophies that are still presented today have been donated by various branches of the Co-op, past and present.. But in order to meet our ever increasing costs, the Festival are now having to seek general sponsorship (other than from the Co-operative). With this in mind it was felt that the time was right to change the name of the Festival to the Barnsley Youth Music and Drama Festival (formerly the Co-operative Youth Music and Drama Festival). At present the Festival has over 100 classes competing for over 60 trophies. All trophy winners are eligible to compete for six encouragement awards and the Drama and Music Rosebowls at a special concert on the final evening of the Festival week. The Festival Committee strive to provide young performers with a platform where they may gain the confidence to move on to greater heights. The continued success and expansion of the Festival is attributable to the continued support of the Co-operative, our patrons Stephen and Jennifer Smith, past Friends of the Festival and our Festival Sponsors. We are also deeply indebted to the enthusiasm of today s band of volunteers, our committee and the foresight of those of yesteryear. We are always looking for new volunteer helpers to assist during Festival Week and so if you or anyone you know is interested in joining us or if you would like to become a Sponsor of the Festival, then please contact the Festival Chairman Mrs Margaret Venables, or info@barnsley-ymdfestival.co.uk for more information. Margaret Venables, Festival Chairman 2 Meadow Drive, Darfield, Barnsley S73 9HL Tel: Festival mobile: info@barnsley-ymdfestival.co.uk Visit our website on co.uk

3 Made2Measure Music Live music for any occasion weddings; functions; dancing; ceremonial; corporate promotions; funerals Brass Instrument Tuition Music Theory Tuition John Hopkinson Dip.LCM; B.Ed; Cert. Ed; Telephone for more information BBC TEN PIECES III PROJECT In conjunction with the British and International Federation of Festivals and Barnsley Hub we are delighted to support and work with the BBC Ten Pieces as a supplement to our 2018 syllabus Since 2015 the Festival is also proud to have been accepted as part of the Barnsley Music Education Hub 3

4 RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION ELIGIBILITY The Festival is for amateurs. For the purpose of this Festival, an amateur is considered to be one who does not receive more than out of pocket expenses for services rendered in that branch of the art with which the festival is concerned. VENUE The Festival will be held at the Emmanuel Methodist Church, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley S75 1DT (It is anticipated that there will also to be a Wednesday evening session held at The Civic, Hanson Street, BarnsleyS70 2HZ to be confirmed). TIMETABLE Detailed below is the provisional timetable for the Festival, which will be adhered to as closely as possible when the final programme is prepared. After the closing date, each entrant will receive a timetable, competitor s ticket giving precise details and also a copy of the Festival Child Protection Policy also available on the Festival website. DRAMA* Monday 23rd April 2018 Tuesday 24th April 2018 MUSIC* Tuesday 24th April 2018 Wednesday 25th April 2018 Thursday 26th April 2018 Friday 27th April 2018 * Please note that classes may be scheduled on any day or time within this period. The Festival organisers aim to accommodate older participants entering the festival by trying to schedule the older age range classes out of school hours. However, this will depend on the number of entrants in each class and will not always be possible where the younger performers are competing for the same trophy as the older performers. COMBINED MUSIC/DRAMA CONCERT This will be held on the evening of Friday 28th April 2018 featuring all trophy winners who will then be competing for six Special Encouragement Awards and the two Rosebowls. Entrants will be invited to perform at the Friday concert should they be awarded a trophy during the Festival, and only entrants performing at the Grande Finale Concert will be eligible to compete for the above awards. AWARDS Certificates Certificates will be awarded to entrants gaining first, second and third places in all classes provided that a minimum of 80 marks is achieved. Marks will be awarded in accordance with the scale recommended by the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech. 4

5 90+ or OUTSTANDING An exceptional performance, both technically and artistically or DISTINCTION An excellent performance technically and artistically or COMMENDED A convincing performance technically and artistically or MERIT A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability or MODERATE A performance showing development of technique and/ or communication or FAIR A performance limited in its communication Any performer wishing to know more about the British & International Federation of Festivals should contact Festivals House, 198 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6UD. Class Prizes Medals are awarded to first and second places in all solo and duet classes and plaques are awarded to first and second places in group classes, provided that: (a) marks are sufficiently high to justify certificates being awarded (b) the adjudicator considers that the performance merits the awarding of prizes Trophies Trophies are awarded to first place participants in a single class or within a group of classes, provided that a class prize has been presented and a mark of 84 or above has been achieved (see class prizes section). The Festival Programme when available will ascertain which class winners compete for each trophy. Trophies are held for almost one year and must be returned to the Festival committee no later than 1st March Parents/guardians/teachers must sign an undertaking that trophies will be kept in the condition in which they are received and returned when required. They may be engraved by the participant awarded the trophy but this is carried out at their own expense and must be in keeping with any existing engraving. In addition, five Special Encouragement Awards will be presented at the concert to the most promising pianist, vocalist, instrumentalist, drama performer and speech performer of the Festival. There are separate Rosebowls for Music and Drama. These are presented at the Friday evening concert to the performer/s who, in the opinion of the adjudicators, is/are the most outstanding performers of the Festival, but the recipient of a Rosebowl will not have been awarded one of the five Special Encouragement Awards. Also awarded at the Friday evening concert is the IYC Trophy - awarded by the Festival Committee to a group/individual who are or may not have been a class winner but will have shown continuous dedication and effort throughout this and possibly previous festivals. All trophies, including the special awards, will be officially presented at the Festival concert. 4 5

6 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES All entries must be submitted on an official entry form (either manual or on-line) accompanied by the correct fee - either by making a BACS payment reference the entrants full name or by cheque made payable to Barnsley Youth Music & Drama Festival. All information requested should be provided. The closing date for entries is 9th February Late entries could incur an extra charge to cover administration costs. Failure to give full details on booking form/s or omitting to forward required readings/music etc will not be followed up. Supplies of entry forms are available from the Festival Chairman by post or info@barnsley-ymdfestival.co.uk and we will send one by for you to duplicate.. You may also download a hard copy from our website or complete the form via our online application system from our website on Photocopied entry forms, signed by parent/guardian/teacher will be accepted. Entry Charges: solo classes 4.00 duet classes 6.00 group entry (up to 4 performers) 8.50 group entry (over 4 performers) Any acknowledgement of entry or correspondence requiring a reply should be accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope or address. ADDITIONAL POINTS FOR THE ATTENTION OF MUSIC ENTRANTS (a) Where the piece to be performed is not stipulated, i.e. own choice, the title, composer and performance times must be stated on the entry form. This ensures that the Adjudicator is aware of performance details. 6 (i) A copy of the music must be brought to the Festival clearly marked with full name, class number and number in class. (ii) Bands and orchestras must submit the full score and not individual parts. I t must be clearly marked with the performer's name, class number, and the movements to be performed (if applicable). (iii) Failure to submit music prior to the performance will result in an adjudication but no mark will be given. (iv) If the services of the official accompanist are required, a copy of the music must be sent with the entry form, or by separate post if completing the application form on-line, by the closing date as stipulated.

7 (b) Where the performers may choose from two or more pieces, it is essential that their choice is recorded on the entry form. (c) In classes where the exact piece to be performed is specified, pieces", entrants are not required to send music to the Festival. i.e. "set (d) Title of music submitted on the entry form MUST NOT be changed at the Festival. (e) Backing tapes and similar pre recorded accompaniments are not allowed, neither is the use of recording or video equipment. ACCOMPANIST Competitors may use the services of the professional accompanist engaged by the Festival but may provide their own if they wish. "Own choice" music for the accompanist must be submitted to Mrs M. Venables by 9th February 2018, marked with the entrant s name, class number and movements to be performed (if applicable) and marked for the attention of The accompanist. Please note: A charge of 4.00 per performer per class is made for the services of the accompanist. ADDITIONAL POINTS FOR THE ATTENTION OF SPEECH & DRAMA ENTRANTS (a) Where the piece to be performed is not stipulated i.e. "own choice" or in the case of Prepared Readings from a prescribed book, in order that the adjudicator and the audience are aware of performance details, it is essential that: (i) details of the piece/s chosen are stated on the entry form, including the performance time. (ii) Two copies of the choice of poem/extract must be provided and marked clearly with the competitor s name, the relevant class number and the performance time. Photocopies are acceptable but are non-returnable to comply with copyright regulations. If originals are submitted, again clearly marked, they can be collected from the Information Steward following the adjudication of the class. In order to pass copies to the adjudicator all copies must be submitted by 9th February (b) In classes where the piece to be performed is specified, i.e. "set pieces", copies of the piece are not required by the Festival. (c) When choosing own choice material performers should bear in mind that the pieces performed should be suitable for an audience which includes younger children. Please note: Failure to submit the above information may result in disqualification. 7

8 CATEGORIES A category is a group of classes of the same type, though aimed at different age ranges. For example, classes M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5 comprise the Pianoforte Solo" category and S20, S21, S22 and S23 comprise the "Prepared Reading" category. In all speech, drama and music classes competitors now may enter more than one class within a category, provided that they do not exceed the upper age limit. For example, a 10 year old could enter classes S3, S4, S5 and S6, but not classes S1 or S2; and a 12 year old could enter classes M3, M4 and M5, but not classes M1 and M2. Although set pieces have been specifically selected in relation to the age bands stated, younger pupils are now given the opportunity to perform alongside older ones. 8 TIME LIMITS All specified time limitations must be strictly adhered to. Where the time limit is not adhered to an adjudication will be given but no mark. Timing begins with the announcement of the Piece to be performed. PRESCRIBED EDITIONS OF MUSIC AND SPEECH & DRAMA The prescribed editions of music and key, where specified, must be used by all competitors. The use of other editions may lead to loss of marks or disqualification. The prescribed publications in Speech and Drama classes must also be used by all competitors. COPYRIGHT In music classes, where copyright exists, the entrant is responsible for obtaining permission from the owner of the copyright before the Festival. Please ensure that you have checked royalties for the Drama Group classes, Classes S56 & S57 To comply with British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech requirements, copies of music that need to be handed in for the adjudicator may be photocopied from a book but not from a single copy. The photocopy must be left with a Festival steward at the end of the Festival so that it may be destroyed. Songs from Musical Theatre and Disney Repertoire - Vocal Entries - All performances using music from shows in current production are subject to copyright law. Songs from shows in current production may be sung as a concert item i.e. with no costume or movement without need for copyright permission. Where movement or costume are included in a performance copyright permission is required and the Festival accepts these entries on the basis that the appropriate copyright permission has been sought. Performers or teachers with queries on how to obtain copyright permission for performance items should contact The British and International Federation of Festivals on * before making their entries. *calls cost a maximum of 50p per minute. Please note this does not include songs or theme music from television shows. Please contact Mrs M. Venables if you have any queries.

9 In Speech and Drama classes, the Festival is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society. This means that entrants do not have to seek copyright permission for any poetry, prose or solo dramatic items performed, to a time limit of 10 minutes. Performers and teachers will be delighted to know their participation in this Festival means that authors will be directly reimbursed as a consequence of their works being performed at this Festival. IMPORTANT NOTE: DRAMATIC ITEMS MUST BE ANNOUNCED WITH TITLE AND AUTHOR AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF PERFORMANCE TO QUALIFY FOR COPY- RIGHT INDEMNITY, AND THE PERFORMER MUST NOT CHANGE THE WORDS OR GENDER OF THE CHARACTER. ADJUDICATORS The adjudicators may stop any performance when their judgement has been formed or when the time limit has been reached. Their decision shall be final in all cases. Entrants, teachers and members of the public are not permitted to speak to the adjudicators immediately before, during or after the sessions. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS We especially invite entries from young persons with special requirements. Provision has been made on the entry form to enable the entrants to identify their needs in order that they are given every assistance possible to attend. MISCELLANEOUS (a) Copies of the adjudicator's remarks are available free to each competitor and should be collected from the Information Steward. (b) Entry fees will not be refunded under any circumstances. (c) A programme will be available during the Festival week at a nominal fee. Tickets will also be on sale for family and friends. There is no longer a charge for children throughout the week providing they are accompanied by a paying adult this does not apply to the Finale concert (d) Owing to copyright regulations and to avoid distracting competitors, the use of tape recorders, cameras, video cameras and other recording apparatus is not permitted at any stage of the Festival. People doing so would be asked to leave the room. (e) The decision of the Festival Committee in all matters arising from, or not specifically covered by, these rules is final. 9

10 (f) Entries The Festival reserves the right to: 1. refuse any entry. 2. restrict the entries in any class where the maximum number which can be adequately dealt with has been reached. 3. appoint replacement or additional adjudicators and accompanists and to alter, modify or cancel any of the arrangements detailed in this syllabus. 4. Performers are requested to report to the Information Steward 15 minutes prior to the class beginning When the entry list is closed, the day and order of the classes will be decided. (g) No person will be allowed to take part more than once in any one class, except in duet or group classes, where a second entry is permitted provided a different piece is performed with a different partner/group, or where the entrant is performing a different piece on a different instrument. (h) Competitors must quote their age on the entry form. The operative date for reckoning ages is the first day of the Festival. (i) First time entrants are strongly advised to contact the Festival Chairman should they require clarification of any of the class definitions or requirements included in this syllabus. (j) The Festival Committee or Voluntary staff cannot be responsible for the security of any young person on the Festival Site. Please ensure that all young people are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Additional Notes (a) Since the 2008 festival, own choice pieces must be named on the entry form to comply with national performance regulations. Please include these even if you do not include your music/text with your initial application. The own choices will also appear in the Festival Programme and these cannot be changed. (b) (c) 10 Photographs taken by the Festival s official photographer may be used in future press releases. If you do not wish yourself, or your children, to be included in these photographs please inform the official photographer at the time. The Festival and the venue are not responsible for the property of participants whilst at the Festival. Participants are advised to keep their possessions with them at all times.

11 (d) As stated elsewhere in this syllabus it is necessary to bring one copy of the music for the adjudicator on the day of the Festival AND send one copy of the music before the closing date for entries for the accompanist if using her services. Where speech is concerned for Own Choice or Prepared Reading material for the Drama Section, TWO copies of the text must be submitted one copy for the adjudicator and one copy for the Adjudicator s Secretary for prompting purposes. (e) For Own Choice pieces please keep in mind that young children may be in the audience at any time during the festival. (f) In relation to groups attending from schools or other organizations it is the school s/group s responsibility to ensure adherence to LEA guidelines in relation to teacher and pupil ratios and appropriate supervisors on out of school visits. As in previous years Festival staff are not in loco parentis and students should not be left unattended at any time. (g) The Festival has a limited number of small Bursaries to assist schools with the expense of coach hire. To apply for one of these, please contact the Festival Chairman for an application form in advance of the Festival. (h) Please contact the Festival Chairman if you would like a large print copy of the syllabus and entry forms. Returning your entries Please submit the manual Drama entry form to: 34 Hill Top Lane, Gawber, Barnsley S75 2RF Mrs Marione Brown, Please submit the manual Music entry form to: Mrs Margaret Venables (Festival Chairman), 2 Meadow Drive, Darfield, Barnsley S73 9HL OR preferably complete our new and improved on-line application form on If you have any queries regarding the drama classes please contact Marione Brown on or Marione@barnsley-ymdfestival.co.uk If you have any queries regarding the music classes please contact Margaret Venables on / or Margaret@barnsley-ymdfestival.co.uk 11

12 Definitions of each category within the Drama section: It is assumed that where own choice is required that the material is appropriate to the age range and that the language and content is suitable for the situation and audience. VERSE SPEAKING (S1 - S13) To be spoken from memory SIGHT READING (S14-S17) The adjudicator will present the reader with a script and there will be one minute to prepare it before starting the reading. BIBLE READING (S18-S19)) To be read with understanding and a desire to communicate PREPARED READING (S20-S23) Own choice of an extract from either book to be read with understanding and a desire to communicate. The extract should be read from a book rather than a piece of paper. MIME (S24- S31) Scenes should allow the development of character and situation and reach a climax. Originality is encouraged. This must be a silent mime. A verbal introduction is helpful. MONOLOGUES (S32-S33) To be performed by heart. Props and costumes optional RE-TELLING A STORY (S34-S36) Imagine your audience is the age range for the story you have chosen in the classes for re-telling a story. Without the chosen book. SHAKESPEARE (S37-S40) To present, from memory, a suitable choice of an extract from any Shakespeare play. Hand props may be used. Costume optional. DRAMATIC SOLO (S41- S43) A suitable, memorised speech from any play or dramatisation from a novel. Sketches and monologues are not acceptable. Costume optional. Hand props may be used. DRAMATIC DUOLOGUE [not Shakespeare] [S44-S45] Two people to present from memory a dramatic piece. Props may be used. Costume optional. 12

13 POETIC DUOLOGUE (S46-S47) Material should accommodate both unison and solo parts Two people to present from memory a dramatic piece Props may be used. Costume optional. YORKSHIRE OPEN CLASS (S48) Yorkshire has produced many notable writers both of poetry and prose and this new class has been chosen for you to investigate and perform a piece of poetry or prose appropriate to your age range that has been written by a Yorkshire born writer. JUST A MINUTE (S49-S50) An adventure into Ad-libbing. The minute s topic will be given by the adjudicator when your name is called. The exercise will be timed and if possible you should try to complete the topic effectively without repetition and hesitation. HERE IS THE NEWS (S51-S52) To be delivered as a news reader with material provided by the Festival as an exercise in Sight Reading with specific reference to news of the day. A RECITAL (S53) Create a programme lasting not more than 10 minutes around a particular topic/ theme which contains material of a contrasting nature (prose, poetry or extracts from plays) to entertain the audience and show your versatility.. CHORAL SPEAKING (S54-S55) It is a choir of voices and can use solo, group or complete voices to give effect to the material chosen. Minimum of five participants. Hand props may be used ADVERTISEMENT CLASS (S56-S57) To present, from memory a TV commercial for an imaginary brand or Co-op Brand. Hand props may be used. Costume optional. DRAMA GROUP (S58-S59) Own choice of a performance from an extract from a Play. Costume optional. Hand props may be used 13

14 Patrons of the Festival Stephen and Jennifer Smith (nee Harris) competed regularly in the Co-operative Festival in the 1960s and 70s followed by their daughter Rebecca who was later to perform in the world famous musical Phantom of the Opera. Jennifer s mother, Dorothy Harris was the conductor of the famous Co-op Junior Choir which dominated the choir section of music festivals for many years. Stephen won the then Accordian section and Jennifer and Rebecca the girl s solos. Jennifer won the coveted Rose Bowl and many of the other trophies. Stephen now heads the Rotherham law firm Wilford Smith Solicitors, but still retains his contacts with show business and performs regularly on the after dinner circuit. Jennifer retired from singing but still teaches and Rebecca is about to finish recording her first album. Stephen is an accomplished author and his comedy books about the legal profession prompted the Yorkshire Post to refer to him as the Legal James Heriott and the Times called him the Rotherham Rumpole. He was awarded the MBE in Her Majesty s birthday honours list in You can read more on his website **************************************************************** If you would like to purchase one of Stephen s books they are all 9.00 each ( including postage) please complete the form below and return to: Neville Douglas Publishing, Clumber Lodge, Hemmingfield Road, Wombwell, Barnsley. S73 0LY The comedies: 1. Boozers Ballcocks and Bail Please tick 2. Plonkers Plaintiffs and Pleas 3. Judges Junkies and Jail 4. Muggers Mobsters and Me A true story of a miscarriage of justice case: 5. Hell is not for Angels Amount sent Remember to enclose the correct remittance, choice of book(s) and a return Name and Address 14

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16 ADJUDICATORS DRAMA CAROL SCHRODER LRAM PGCA MSTOD (Adj) Working in the professional theatre, television and cabaret, Carol produced her one woman show. She teaches presentation skills in commerce and industry and has taught ESL, SEN and drama at schools and colleges including Guildford School of Acting, Grandison College and, for 22 years, at Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts and, until 2007, Croham Hurst School, Croydon. Carol is an adjudicator for The British and International Federation of Festivals and examines for LAMDA throughout the UK, Ireland and worldwide. Writing The Discussion 1&2 for LAMDA she contributed to its Musical Theatre syllabus and Musical Theatre Exploring The World Through Song. She was a trustee of Voice Care Network UK. BACD.MUSIC ADRIAN GOS B. Mus (Hon) ARAM GRSM FTCL LRAM LGSM ARCO Tenor Soloist, Vocal Coach, pianist, organist and choral conductor. Adrian studied at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall. In addition to his successful solo singing career, Adrian directs workshops and master classes for singers and speakers at summer schools. He has twenty seven years of experience as an Adjudicator. He is a member of the British and International Federation of Festivals, and has been a member of their Adjudicators' Council since 2011, of which he is currently the Chairman 16

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18 Barnsley Youth Music and Drama Festival Child Protection Policy The British and International federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech work for amateur festivals everywhere to help create thousands of educational performance opportunities for children and young people each year. The Federation, and our member Festivals, are committed to ensuring safe environments for children and young people and believe that it is always unacceptable for a child or young person to experience abuse of any kind. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people, by a commitment to recommend best practice which protects them. This policy applies to our Board of Trustees, paid staff, Adjudicator members, volunteers, students or anyone working on behalf of the Federation and our member Festivals. We recognise that: The welfare of the child/young person is paramount All children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse Working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other agencies is essential in promoting young people s welfare. The purpose of the policy: To provide protection for the children and young people who participate in our festivals, including the children of festival members To provide staff and volunteers with guidance on procedures they should adopt in the event that they suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm We will seek to safeguard children and young people by: Valuing them, listening to and respecting them Adopting child protection guidelines through procedures and safe working practice for staff and volunteers Recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary check are made Sharing information about child protection and safe working practice with children, parents, staff and volunteers Sharing information about concerns with agencies who need to know, and involv - ing parents and children appropriately Providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, sup - port and training The Federation will review this policy each year in November in line with Safe Network guidance or sooner in light of any changes in legislation or guidance. All changes will be communicated to our member Festivals in time for the start of the new Festival Year. 18

19 Creating Safer Festivals for Everyone The federation and its member Festivals use the following policies and procedures to create Safer Festivals for everyone: 1. A single, definitive Child Protection Policy adopted by all federation Festivals. 2. One or more designated festival Safeguarding Officers (FSO) appointed for each Federation Festival. Name: Mrs M. Venables Phone: Best practice advice in the form of Safe Working Practice and festival Child Protection leaflets, with support and training for all Festival staff and volunteers. Including clear reporting procedures for anyone with a concern about a child. 4. Appropriate recruitment and induction procedures for all new festival staff and volunteers responsible for providing safe environments for everyone attending/ performing at a Federation Festival. 5. All Festival Personnel will be identified by official festival identity badges. All teachers/parents/guardians/carers are asked to report all incidents of any nature to anyone wearing a Festival identity badge. All reported incidents will be handled in accordance with the Safe Working Practice and Festival Child Protection best practice advice. In addition we will ensure the availability of a quiet area/ room where concerns can be expressed in private. 6. For the duration of the Festival all teachers/parents/guardians/carers are responsible for the continuous care and supervision of their own children/pupils/ vulnerable adults. If they are unable to attend personally, they must delegate their responsibilities to an identified adult and ensure that their children/pupils/ vulnerable adults are aware of the identity and name of the person responsible for their care. This includes supervision throughout all festival venues, performance and practice areas that may be provided. 7. No unauthorised photography or video recording is allowed at our Festivals. Where parents/guardians/carers do not wish photos to be taken at all, then the responsible adult attending should ensure that their child/pupil/vulnerable adult is not included in official authorised photos. 8. Some children and vulnerable adults may have specific needs in order to take part. If this is the case we ask the responsible teachers/parents/guardians/carers to contact the Festival prior to arrival. The Festival actively seeks wherever possible to meet these needs, but must know beforehand in order to prepare support or to advise that help cannot be provided on this occasion. 9. The Festival s Child Protection Policy and approach to Creating Safer Festivals for Everyone is published explicitly in our Syllabus, Programme and on our website. By completing and signing the entry form (or ticking the appropriate box for online entries) all parents/guardians/carers and teachers of entrants under 18 (or vulnerable adults of any age) confirm that they give (or have obtained) the necessary consents for the entrants to take part in the Festival. Without consent the entry to the Festival cannot be accepted. 19

20 Barnsley Youth Music and Drama Festival 2018 Syllabus SPEECH AND DRAMA CLASSES SOLO VERSE SPEAKING - SET PIECES Class S1 Or Class S2 Verse Speaking (up to and including 6 years of age) Choice A: The Little Turtle by Vachel Lindsay From New Oxford Book of Children s Verse Edited by Neil Philip Choice B: The Seaside by Jo Peters From The Works Published by Macmillan Verse Speaking (up to and including 8 years of age) Or Choice A: Mrs So and So by Alan Ahlberg From Heard it in the Playground by Alan Ahlberg Published by Puffin Choice B: Marmalade by Peter Dixon From: The Poetry Store complied by Paul Cookson Published by Hodder Children s books Class S3 Or Class S4 Verse Speaking (up to and including 10 years of age) Choice A: The New House by Gareth Owen From The Works 2 Chosen by Brian Moses and Pie Corbett Published by Macmillan Children s Books Choice B: Old Man Platypus by A B Paterson From: The Works 4 Chosen by Pie Corbett and Gaby Morgan Published by: MacMillan Children s Books Verse Speaking (up to and including 12 years of age) 20 Or Choice A: Cargoes by John Masefield From One Hundred Favourite Poems Published by Classic FM Choice B: Wimbledon Fever by Anne Allison From The Poetry Store Compiled by Paul Cookson Published by Hodder Children s Books

21 Class S5 Verse Speaking (up to and including 15 years of age) Choice A: Star Gazing by Gareth Owen From The Works 4 Chosen by Pie Corbett and Gaby Morgan Published by Macmillan Children s Books Class S6 Or Or Choice B: To The Crazy Gang by John Betjeman From John Betjeman Collected Poems Published by John Murray Verse Speaking (up to and including 20 years of age) Choice A: Old Ships by J E Flecker From The New Faber Book of Children s Verse Edited by Matthew Sweeney Published by Faber & Faber Choice B: Own Choice by John Betjeman Not to exceed 3 minutes SOLO VERSE SPEAKING - OWN CHOICE Class S7 Class S8 Class S9 Class S10 Class S11 Class S12 Class S13 Verse Speaking (up to and including 6 years of age) Own Choice Not to exceed 45 seconds Verse Speaking (up to and including 8 years of age) Own Choice Not to exceed 50 seconds Verse Speaking (up to and including 10 years of age) Own Choice Not to exceed 1 minute 10 seconds Verse Speaking (up to and including 12 years of age) Own Choice Not to exceed 1 minute 30 seconds Verse Speaking (up to and including 15 years of age) Own Choice Not to exceed 2 minutes 45 seconds Verse Speaking (up to and including 18 years of age) Own Choice Not to exceed 3 minutes 15 seconds Verse Speaking (up to and including 20 years of age) Own Choice Not to exceed 4minutes 45 seconds 21

22 SIGHT READING Entrants for each class will leave the hall BEFORE the start of the class and be called in to read when their number is called. Performers will be allowed ONE minute to study the passage before starting to read. The Adjudicator will choose the passages to be read Class S14 Class S15 Class S16 Class S17 Sight Reading (Up to 6 years of age) Sight Reading (Up to 8 years of age) Sight Reading (Up to 10 years of age) Sight Reading (Up to 12 years of age) BIBLE READING (Scripts will be provided. If needed, please or send a Stamped addressed envelope to Marione Brown, vice chair, for a hard copy) Class S18 Or Class S19 Or Bible Reading (Up to and including 12 years of age) From the Authorised Version of the Bible (King James) Published by: Oxford University Press Choice A: Matthew Chapter 5 verses inclusive Choice B: John Chapter 14 verses 1-8 inclusive Bible Reading (up to and including 15 years of age) From the Authorised Version of the Bible (King James) Published by: Oxford University Press Choice A: Psalm 46 Choice B: John Chapter 8 verses inclusive PREPARED READING (to be presented from the book as a dramatic reading) Class S20 Or Prepared Reading (Up to and including 8 years of age) Choose an extract from the following: NOT TO EXCEED 1 Minute 30 Seconds in total Choice A: An extract from The Hodgeheg by Dick King-Smith Choice B: An extract from any book by Jacqueline Wilson 22

23 Class S21 Prepared Reading (Up to and including 10 years of age) Choose an extract from the following: NOT TO EXCEED 1 Minutes 45 Seconds in total Choice A: An extract from Kensuke s Kingdom by Michael Murpurgo Or Choice B: An extract from any book by Enid Blyton Class S22 Or Class S23 Or Prepared Reading (Up to and including12 years of age) Choose an extract from the following: NOT TO EXCEED 2 Minute 15 Seconds in total. Choice A: An extract from Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett Choice B: An extract from any book by James Patterson Prepared Reading (up to and including 15 years of age Choose an extract from the following: NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes 15 Seconds in total Choice A: Any extract from The Snow Goose by Paul Gallico Choice B: Using the emotion of suspense, choose a passage from any book SOLO MIME Class S24 Or Class S25 Or Class S26 Or Mime (up to and including 8 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 2 Minutes in total. Choice A: The Parcel Choice B: Own Choice Mime (up to and including 10 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes in total. Choice A: Oh dear, it s broken Choice B: Own Choice Mime (up to and including 12 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes 30 Seconds in total. Choice A: I ll try again Choice B: Own Choice 23

24 Class S27 Or Mime (up to and including 15 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 4 Minutes in total. Choice A: I will make it work! Choice B: Own Choice MIME DUOLOGUE An incident/action in mime between two people Class S28 Or Class S29 Or Class S30 Or Class S31 Or Mime (up to and including 10 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 2 Minutes in total. Choice A: Sharing Choice B: Own Choice Mime (up to and including 12 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes in total. Choice A: Let me do it! Choice B: Own Choice Mime (up to and including 15 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes 30 Seconds in total. Choice A: Mine is better than yours! Choice B: Own Choice Mime (up to and including 20 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 4 Minutes in total. Choice A: Is it really you? Choice B: Own Choice MONOLOGUE 24 Class S32 Monologue (up to and including 12 years) NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Costume optional. Hand props may be used. Own Choice

25 Class S33 Monologue (up to and including 20 years) NOT TO EXCEED 6 minutes Costume optional. Hand props may be used. Own Choice RETELLING OF A STORY (The story must be appropriate to own age group and told in your own words. The original story is to be submitted to assist in the adjudication.) Class S34 Class S35 Class S36 For competitors between the ages of years old NOT TO EXCEED 2 Minutes in total Own Choice For competitors between the ages of years old NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes in total. Own Choice For competitors between the ages of years old NOT TO EXCEED 5 Minutes in total. Own Choice SHAKESPEARE SOLO Class S37 Class S38 Shakespeare (up to and including 12 years of age) Costume optional. Hand props may be used NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes in total. Own Choice Shakespeare (up to and including 20 years of age) Costume optional. Hand props may be used NOT TO EXCEED 5 Minutes in total Own Choice SHAKESPEARE DUOLOGUE Class S39 Class S40 Shakespeare (up to and including 12 years of age) Costume optional. Hand props may be used NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes in total. Own Choice Shakespeare (up to and including 20 years of age) Costume optional. Hand props may be used NOT TO EXCEED 5 Minutes in total Own Choice 25

26 DRAMATIC SOLO (excluding Shakespeare) Class S41 Class S42 Class S43 Dramatic Solo (up to and including 12 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes in total. Costume optional. Hand props may be used. Dramatic Solo (up to and including 15 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 4 Minutes in total. Costume optional. Hand props may be used. Own Choice Dramatic Solo (up to and including 20 years of age) NOT TO EXCEED 5 Minutes in total. Costume optional. Hand props may be used. Own Choice Own Choice DRAMATIC DUOLOGUE (NOT SHAKESPEARE) An extract where the conversation is between two people Class S44 Class S45 (Up to and including 12 years of age) Hand props may be used. Costume optional NOT TO EXCEED 4 Minutes in total. Own Choice () Hand props may be used. Costume optional NOT TO EXCEED 6 Minutes in total Own Choice POETIC DUOLOGUE A poem where the text is shared between two people Class S46 Class S47 26 A Poetry Duet (Up to and including 12 years of age) Hand props may be used. Costume Optional The material chosen should accommodate both unison and solo parts. NOT TO EXCEED 3.5 Minutes in total Own Choice A Poetry Duet (Up to and including years of age) Hand props may be used. Costume Optional The material chosen should accommodate both unison and solo parts. NOT TO EXCEED 5 Minutes in total Own Choice

27 SPECIAL PERFORMANCE CLASSES Class S48 Yorkshire Open Class (up to and including years of age) Yorkshire has produced many notable writers both of poetry and prose and this class has been chosen for you to investigate and perform a piece of poetry or prose appropriate to your age range that has been written by a Yorkshire born writer. NOT TO EXCEED 4 Minutes in total Own Choice Class S49 Class S50 Just a Minute An Adventure into Ad Libbing (For years old) The minute s topic to be given by the adjudicator when your name is called. The exercise will be timed and if possible you should try to complete the topic effectively without repetition and hesitation. Just a Minute An Adventure into Ad Libbing (For years old) The minute s topic to be given by the adjudicator when your name is called. The exercise will be timed and if possible you should try to complete the topic effectively without repetition and hesitation. Class S51 Here is the news (For years old ) To be delivered as a news reader with material provided by the Festival as an exercise in Sight Reading with specific reference to news of the day. TWO MINUTES ONLY TO VIEW THE MATERIAL BEFORE PERFORMANCE You can ad lib your own links where you feel it is necessary. Class S52 Here is the news ( For years old ) To be delivered as a news reader with material provided by the Festival as an exercise in Sight Reading with specific reference to news of the day. TWO MINUTES ONLY TO VIEW THE MATERIAL BEFORE PERFORMANCE You can ad lib your own links where you feel it is necessary CLASS S53 A Recital (Up to and including 20 year of age) Create a programme lasting not more than 10 minutes around a particular topic/theme which contains material of a contrasting nature (prose, poetry or extracts from plays) to entertain the audience and show your versatility. Please note that introductory and link material to be included in the timing of the selections. Hand props may be used. Costume optional. 27

28 THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE FOR GROUPS OF 3 OR MORE PEOPLE NB: In all classes where the performers consist of a group of 3 or more, they must give the group a Group Name for ease of identification on the application form Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 2 Minute in performance CHORAL SPEAKING Class S54 Class S55 (A group of five or more people up to 12 years) To be a performance of two pieces contrasting in nature. Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 Minutes 30 Seconds in total Props may be used. Own Choice (A group of five or more people up to 20 years) To be a performance of two pieces contrasting in nature. Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 Minutes 30 Seconds in total. Props may be used. Own Choice ADVERTISEMENT Class S56 Class S57 (A group of six or more people up to 11 years) To create and present a TV commercial using, if required, make-up, costume, props, sound effects etc. Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 1 Minute in performance (A group of six or more people up to 20 years) To create and present a TV commercial using, if required, make-up, costume, props, sound effects etc. DRAMA GROUPS ( Please ensure that you have checked royalties for the following two classes) 28 Class S58 Class S59 Junior Drama Group To perform an Extract from a Play (For 3 or more performers up to the age of 12 years old) NOT TO EXCEED 6 minutes Costume optional. Hand props may be used. Own choice Senior Drama Group To perform an Extract from a Play (For 3 or more performers up to the age of 20 years old) NOT TO EXCEED 10 minutes Costume optional. Hand props may be used. Own choice

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30 MUSIC Please note ALL Own Choice pieces must be named on the entry form to comply with National Performance Regulations PIANOFORTE SOLO 30 Class M1 Class M2 Class M3 Class M4 Class M5 Class M6 Class M7 Class M8 Class M9 Class M10 Up to and including 8 years of age Own choice - NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Up to and including 10 years of age Own choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Up to and including 12 years of age Own choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Up to and including 14 years of age Own choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes. Up to and including 16 years of age Own choice NOT TO EXCEED 6 minutes For those who have never won a first place in a piano solo class Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes For those who have never won a first place in a piano solo class Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 6 minutes Piano Sonatina Up to and including 14 years of age A movement from a piano Sonatina by any composer NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Piano Sonata A movement from a Sonata by any composer NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes Piano Repertoire Two pieces contrasting in style NOT TO EXCEED 10 minutes in total

31 PIANOFORTE DUET Class M11 Class M12 Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes ALL VOCAL CLASSES ARE OPEN TO BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS VOCAL SOLO Includes many New Classes Please refer to copyright notes on page 8 for all Musical Theatre and Disney Repertoire Classes Class M13 Class M14 Class M15 Class M16 Class M17 Class M18 Class M19 Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice of song with an animal theme NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Up to and including 14 years of age Own Choice a sacred song NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Up to and including 16 years of age Own Choice of song by a British Composer, 1800 to present day NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes Own Choice of song by a Classical composer NOT TO EXCEED 6 minutes Up to and including 12 yrs of age Own choice of song from Disney Repertoire NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes (to include piano accompaniment) Own choice of song from Disney Repertoire NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes (to include piano accompaniment) Up to and including 14 years of age Own choice of song from Musical Theatre Repertoire NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes (to include piano accompaniment) Class M20 Own Choice from the Musical Theatre Repertoire NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes (to include piano accompaniment) 31

32 Class M21 Class M22 Class M23 Class M24 Own Choice of song from the Popular Repertoire NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes (to include piano accompaniment) Up to and including 12 years of age Folk Song unaccompanied Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Folk Song Unaccompanied Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Vocal Solo in a foreign language Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes VOCAL DUET Includes many New Classes For the purposes of a duet both parts must be singing together in harmony for at least 70% of the performance Class M25 Class M26 Class M27 Class M28 Class M29 Class M30 32 Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice of song from the Classical repertoire NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Own Choice of song from the Classical repertoire NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice of song from the Musical Theatre repertoire NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes (to include piano accompaniment) Duet for Piano and Voice Up to and including 12 years of age Both performers to be adjudicated Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Duet for Piano and Voice Both performers to be adjudicated Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes Duet for Guitar and Voice Up to and including 12 years of age

33 .Both performers to be adjudicated Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Class M31 Duet for Guitar and Voice Both performers to be adjudicated Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes NB: In all the following classes, where the performers consist of a group of 3 or more, they must give the group a Group Name for ease of Identification on the application form VOCAL TRIO/QUARTET Class M32 Class M33 Up to and including 14 years of age Own Choice with or without a piano accompaniment One voice per part. OVERALL NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Own Choice with or without a piano accompaniment One voice per part. OVERALL NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes CHOIRS Class M34 Class M35 Up to and including 12 years of age To perform two pieces of a contrasting nature, one of which must be a PART SONG. NOT TO EXCEED IN TOTAL 9 minutes To perform two pieces of a contrasting nature, one of which must be a PART SNG NOT TO EXCEED IN TOTAL 10 minutes SOLO MANDOLIN OR UKELELE Class M36 Class M37 Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes 33

34 SOLO GUITAR Class M38 Class M39 Class M40 Class M41 Up to and including 12 years of age For acoustic guitar, nylon or steel strings Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Up to and including 14 years of age For acoustic guitar, nylon or steel strings Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Up to and including 16 years of age For acoustic guitar, nylon or steel strings Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes For acoustic guitar, nylon or steel strings Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 6 minutes GUITAR GROUP ( minimum of 2 people ie. Guitar Duo or if the group consists of 3 or more people they must give the group a Group Name for ease of Identification on the application form Class M42 Class M43 Up to and including 14 years of age For acoustic guitar, nylon or steel strings Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Up to and including 20years of age For acoustic guitar, nylon or steel strings Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes ORCHESTRAL NB All Brass, string and woodwind classes must include a piano accompaniment SOLO STRINGS Class M44 Class M45 Class M46 34 Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Up to and including 14 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes

35 BRASS SOLO Class M47 Class M48 Up to and including 14 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes SOLO WOODWIND Class M49 Class M50 Class M51 Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Up to and including 14 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 4 minutes Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes WOODWIND DUET - with or without piano accompaniment Class M52 Class M53 Up to and including 12 years Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 3 minutes Up to and including 20 years Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes NB: In all the following classes, where the performers consist of a group of 3 or more, they must give the group a Group Name for ease of Identification on the application form NB: Class M54 to M56 please state number in group on entry form INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE An ensemble is a group of 3 10 people Class M54 Class M55 Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 5 minutes Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 6 minutes OPEN CLASS For individuals, steel bands, concert bands, pop groups, folk groups, percussion groups. This class is intended for any individual, group or band not otherwise included in the syllabus, OR for young persons who may 35

36 not have been tutored in music, but who have formed groups and play for their own enjoyment. - please refer to note on previous page re. groups of 3 or more performers Class M56 Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 10 minutes BRASS BANDS/ORCHESTRAS For Groups of over 10 persons Class M57 Class M58 Up to and including 12 years of age Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 10 minutes Own Choice NOT TO EXCEED 12 minutes 36

37 BBC TEN PIECES III PROJECT The BBC have confirmed that for the next academic year the wealth of resources for Primary and Secondary students built up over the first three years of this groundbreaking project will continue to be available on the BBC website and new resources will be created for teachers and students to support their work. News of the next phase of Ten Pieces will be given in the new academic year. In conjunction with the British and International Federation of Festivals and Barnsley Hub we are delighted to support and work with the BBC Ten Pieces Project. The aim is to inspire young people to be aware and enjoy Classical music. For the 2018 Festival we are delighted to announce once again these two EXTRA classes to showcase performances from schools working with the BBC Ten Pieces Project these will be adjudicated by the Festival Music Adjudicator for 2018, Adrian Gos As we are partners with Barnsley Hub it is anticipated that the performances will be held at the Civic Hall, Barnsley on Wednesday 25th April between 6pm and 8pm not at The Emmanuel Church this will be confirmed. Winners of each class will be invited to perform at the Festival Gala Concert on Friday evening 27th April 2018 commencing 6 pm at The Emmanuel Church, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley S75 1DT, and will be eligible for entry to qualify for the prodigious Special Awards presented at the concert for the most outstanding musician/s of the festival. See page 38 for information on how to enter. 37

38 The BBC will award Certificates of Performance to all participants who are inspired to compete in these classes. Class SM01 (Primary Age Range 4 12 years) for groups of any number of performers within this age range. TEST PIECE - A performance not to exceed 10 minutes duration which may include any or all of singing, instrumental playing, speech, drama, mime, movement and costume (BBC Ten Pieces Performance) Class SM02 (Senior Age Range years) for groups of any number of performers within this age range. TEST PIECE A performance not to exceed 15 minutes duration which may include any or all of singing, instrumental playing, speech, drama, mime, movement and costume (BBC Ten Pieces Performance) Here s what you need to do: Go to the BBC Ten pieces website at Download the list of ten pieces (either Primary or Secondary). Copy and paste the following links in your browser: this link takes you to details of school arrangements for the ten pieces. this link takes you to "how to get involved. Use the fantastic resources created by the BBC. Ask your school to get involved. Finally: Complete an entry form provided by our Festival - These can be downloaded from our website: or enter using our on-line application form. Please enter your choice from the Ten Pieces for Primary Schools or Secondary Schools and mark Ten Pieces with your own choice on your entry form to Barnsley Youth Music & Drama Festival. Entries will be received either online or by post (details and addresses are included on the entry form). 38

39 FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP Would you or someone you know be able to offer sponsorship for our 2018 Festival. Sponsorship starts at just (either cash or equivalent in donated goods, ie refreshments, raffle prizes etc). This will entitle you to two free tickets for the Friday evening Gala Concert and acknowledgement in our weekly and Gala Concert programmes. Alternately if you would prefer to place an advert in our weekly programme (or syllabus going forward) the cost of these are 10 for 1/2 A5 page and for a full A5 page in each publication. Special thanks are extended to those individuals and organisations who financially supported the 2017 Festival - Patrons and Sponsors of the 2017 Festival: Mr Stephen & Mrs Jennifer Smith MBE (Patrons) Woskkow Brown Foundation Woskkow Brown Solicitors, Barnsley Wilford Smith & Co Solicitors Rotherham Morrisons Superstore Barnsley Tesco Superstore Barnsley Co-op Funeralcare, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley President and Fellow of the Federation Mrs M Venables LRAM, ARCM, ALCM, Adv.Di Sec Ed.,PGCA Marione Brown A.G.S.M.. L.G.S.M.. Adv.Dip G & C Barnsley Civic Miss H Ingham, The Real Music Centre Wombwell, Barnsley Special Thoughts Cards & Gifts The Collonades, Doncaster Mr P Potter, the Spectacle Shop, the Arcade, Barnsley Mr & Mrs K Brookes, Darfield, Barnsley Mr & Mrs BM Dawson, Worsbrough Village, Barnsley Mr & Mrs M Miller, Auckley, Doncaster Mr D Hawkins TANREC Ltd, Wakefield Mr & Mrs T Smith, Darfield, Barnsley Rotary Club Co-op Food Store, Cudworth 39

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