SYLLABUS LEIGH ON SEA MUSICAL FESTIVAL 2009 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES FEBRUARY 28 PLEASE USE RELEVENT ENTRY FORMS FOR EACH SECTION

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1 SYLLABUS LEIGH ON SEA MUSICAL FESTIVAL 2009 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES FEBRUARY 28 PLEASE USE RELEVENT ENTRY FORMS FOR EACH SECTION DRAMA MAY 6-9 WIND & BRASS MAY 11 & 12 PIANOFORTE MAY 13 & 14 STRINGS MAY 15 & 16 SINGING MAY PRIZEWINNERS CONCERT MAY 7.30pm HIGHLANDS METHODIST CHURCH SUTHERLAND BOULEVARD LEIGH ON SEA Registered Charity No Price: 1.50

2 Welcome to Leigh-on-Sea Musical Festival 2009 The object of the Festival shall be to advance the education of the public in the Arts, and in particular the Arts of Music, Singing and Drama, by the promoting of annual competitions. Leigh-on-Sea Musical Festival is a Registered Charity, No Affiliated to The British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech of which Her Majesty the Queen is Patron

3 PATRON PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENTS Mr David Amess MP Mrs Jean Hibbs GRSM LRAM Miss P Batchelor FGSM PGCA FSTSD FVCM FRSA Mr H F Driver Mrs K E McCubbin Mrs G Parsons CHAIRMAN Mr Malcolm Cozens Fillebrook Avenue Leigh on Sea SS9 3NT VICE CHAIRMAN & Drusilla Redman MCSP SRP ENTRIES 40 Ditton Court Road Westcliff on Sea SS0 7HG COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR Mr Michael Deakin The Pavilions Magazine Rd Shoeburyness SS3 9QA ASSISTANT C.D. Ann Bordman ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 7 Regatta Court 76 Undercliff Gdns Leigh on Sea SS9 1ED Mr Michael Heath PUBLICITY Mrs Mandy Taylor Eastwood Road Leigh on Sea SS9 3AJ FRONT OF HOUSE Jane Emery Marine Parade Leigh on Sea SS9 2NQ PUBLICATIONS Barbara Weller Chalkwell Avenue Westcliff on Sea SS0 8NN TROPHIES Mrs Billie Thornton Tudor Gardens Leigh on Sea HOSPITALITY Mrs Chris Levy Dale Road Leigh on Sea SS9 2RQ EX OFFICIO Pam Cox Regency Gardens Southend on Sea Mrs Pamela Bardino Oak Road, South Hadleigh SS7 2BB AUDITOR Mr G Ladd Westcliff Drive Leigh on Sea

4 COMMITTEES Singing Convenor Mrs M Cozens LRAM Mrs Phyllis Compton LLCM Elizabeth Elliott B Mus (Hons) Mrs Claire Roberts LRAM Ms Pamela Cox Mrs Janice Thornton Mr David Woods LRAM LTCL Ms Hilary Pell ARCM. C.T. ABRSM Pianoforte Convenor Derek Rodgers LTCL GTCL PGCE Ms Jane Compton GLCM LLCM LRAM Mrs Jean Hibbs GRSM LRAM Mrs Sharon Goodey ARCM LTCL(Hons) Mr M Taylor BA ARCM LRAM Strings Committee Sally Goodfellow Elisa Bergersen Wind & Brass Convenor Mrs G Thorn GBSM ARCM ABSM Mrs Theresa Florish B.Mus LTCL Mr John Knight Mrs J Hewitt LRAM Mrs Janet Walker Speech & Drama Convenor Mrs Hilary Williams Mrs Maureen Mitchell ALAM Mrs Stephanie Wilson EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mrs Dulcie Moore The President, Festival Officers and Convenors OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS Paul McDowell Marine Avenue Leigh on Sea Pam Cox (ex-officio) Regency Gardens Southend on Sea Malcolm Taylor Thear Close Westcliff on Sea SS0 0PB

5 Leigh-on-Sea Musical Festival Conditions of Entry 2009 Competitors, parents and teachers should make sure they have read and understood the conditions of entry into the Festival. Failure to do so could result in disappointment. All sections 1. Competitions are open to amateurs only, except where stated, (i.e. open ) irrespective of place of residence. Previous winners are eligible to enter but competitors, other than choirs, choral or orchestral groups, who have won the same class for three years in succession are not eligible to enter that same class, the year following their third win. 2. Competitors under 16 must be chaperoned by parents or guardians whilst at the Festival. It must be understood by parents that during classes where competitors under 16 need to leave the hall, i.e. for sight reading or improvisations (drama section), they will be escorted by two members of Festival staff. 3. Copies of own choice pieces must be provided for adjudicators and handed to the adjudicator s clerk at the time of performance. A photocopy of music is acceptable, on the understanding that it will be retained by the Festival and destroyed after the performance. Otherwise photocopying (or copying by any other method) of copyright music is illegal, unless permission has been obtained from the copyright owner or consent given by the publisher, if the music is unobtainable. 4. Set Pieces -if any competitor has difficulty in obtaining set piece work, would they please contact the convenor of the particular discipline, who will be only too pleased to supply the necessary information 5. No simplified works by classical composers will be accepted.

6 6. The Committee has the right to deem entries invalid if they think fit. Should this happen it will result in the competitor being adjudicated and marked, but not placed. The Committee reserves the right to withdraw or to amalgamate classes if necessary. 7. Adjudicators decisions are final and entries are only accepted on this understanding. 8. Competitors, who have been pupils of an adjudicator within the last six months, may enter these classes they will be adjudicated, marked but not placed. 9. Ages of competitors, where applicable, shall be given as at 1st May 2009, it being understood that the age stated is the last complete year since birth. Parents or guardians must sign the entry form to verify age. Senior/adult section candidates must be over 18, unless otherwise stated. 10. Official accompanists must be contacted by telephone four to six weeks prior to the Festival and the music sent to them for preparation. The accompanists may refuse to participate if this is not done. For Festival 2009 the following accompanists are available and their contact details are in the syllabus and in the programme. Pam Cox Paul McDowell Malcolm Taylor 11. The accompanist fees are given below and entitle the candidate to one 15-minute rehearsal per class: Senior citizens 3.00 per class 4.00 per class 3.00 per class 7.00 per class Extra rehearsals may be arranged with the accompanists if they have time, but this may incur an extra fee, which should be paid to the accompanist at the time of rehearsal. Competitors may use their own accompanists.

7 12. Time limits are allocated to each performance in some classes so that the Festival can be organised to run on time. The Festival organisers have the ultimate right to stop a performance if they think fit. It is very important that competitors strictly adhere to the time limits. Introductions to songs should be included in the time limit. 13. Show songs or songs from films may only be sung in show song classes: , 229, 230, 234, 250, 251, 256, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, Competitors may only play/sing a piece of music once per adjudicator. 15. Entry forms for festival 2009 accompanied by entry fees should be sent to the th. Entry fees will not be refunded under any circumstances other than cancellation of the festival. 16. If competitors are unable to attend their classes at the allocated time they are welcome to perform later in the festival. They will not be able to perform before their allocated class time. 17. Official photographs may be taken at the end of classes if you object to your child being photographed in their groups, please approach a committee member who will withdraw your child from the picture. Failure to inform a committee member of your wishes will be deemed that your permission has been granted for the photograph to proceed.

8 PIANO SECTION

9 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE NEW FORMS THIS YEAR FOR EACH DISCIPLINE AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES. To help you to fill in your entry forms: - Closing date 28 February 2009 Make sure you have filled in all the appropriate information, especially your class numbers. Calculate class fees and official accompanists fees, if appropriate, and make out cheques accordingly, to Leigh on Sea Musical Festival. ENTRY FEES 15 years & under 16 years & over Solo 4.00 Solo 5.00 Duet 5.00 Duet 6.00 Trio or Quartet 6.00 Trio or quartet 7.00 Groups (including school groups) 5 12 persons any age - 1 per performer Over twelve performers / choirs (including school groups) any age Official accompanists: Paul McDowell Available for the whole festival 13 Marine Avenue Leigh on Sea l Pam Cox Available for junior singing 6 Regency Green Southend Malcolm Taylor Available for adult singers 4 Thear Close Westcliff on Sea SS0 0PB Put the initials (PM, PC or MT) of your chosen accompanist in the box. Accompanists fees : the accompanists fees are given below and entitles the candidate to one 15-minute rehearsal per class: 15 years & under 3.00 per class 16 years & over 4.00 per class Senior citizens 3.00 per class Recital/concerto 7.00 per class Extra rehearsals may be arranged with the accompanists if they have time, but this may incur an extra fee, which should be paid to the accompanist at the time of rehearsal. Competitors may use their own accompanists. Send completed forms and cheques to the Entry Secretary: Drusilla Redman 40 Ditton Court Road, Westcliff on Sea SS0 7HG

10 Form for numerous entries from PIANO teachers, where slips will be sent. Teacher s name Teacher s address... Post code Contact number. Candidate s name/s Age Class no Class fee xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx Total Signature of teacher to guarantee ages:

11 Form for entries from CANDIDATES where slips will be sent. Candidate s name/s.. Candidate s address... Post code Contact number. Candidate s age. Parent s signature confirming age Teacher s name & contact number Class no. Class fee Accompanist & fee Total fees Singers to put their own choices (with class number) here:

12 100 PIANO SOLO OPEN 16 years & over The Francis Wilkinson Memorial Plaque MCA Gilbert Vase & 20 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Class sponsored by Mrs Evelyn Wilkinson ALCM Time limit: 12 minutes 101 BEETHOVEN CLASS OPEN 16 years & over The Rita Emmett Cup MCA Gilbert Vase & 20 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Any movt. from a Beethoven Sonata 102 BEETHOVEN CLASS JUNIOR 15 years & under The Elsie Brown Cup Class sponsored by David Amess MP Any composition by Beethoven Time limit: 5 minutes 103 CHOPIN CLASS OPEN 16 years & over The Irene Foster Cup MCA Gilbert Vase & 20 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Any composition by Chopin Time limit: 12 minutes 104 BACH CLASS OPEN 16 years & over The Percy Hedges Memorial Cup MCA Gilbert Vase & 20 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Any Bach prelude and fugue from the 48 or any other piece by Bach of a similar standard 105 BACH CLASS 15 years & under The Bach Junior Cup donated by Vera Harding Any composition by Bach Time limit: 5 minutes th or 21st CENTURY COMPOSER OPEN 16 years & over The Jane Cotton Shield MCA Gilbert Vase & 20 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Class sponsored by Studio 2000 Photography Any composition by a 20th or 21st century composer Time limit: 10 minutes

13 107 20th or 21st CENTURY COMPOSER - 15 years & under The David Segrave Cup Any composition by a 20th or 21st century composer Time limit: 5 minutes 108 PIANO SOLO 15 years & under The Festival Challenge Cup Time limit: 8 minutes 109 SENIOR RECITAL CLASS OPEN -16 years & over The Winifred Hunt Memorial Cup & prize MCA Gilbert Vase & 20 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music - one piece from each of the following: a) early period b) classical or romantic c) 20th or 21st century Time limit: 20 minutes 110 PIANO CLASSICAL or ROMANTIC CLASS -15 years & under The Iris Grottick Cup Time limit: 5 minutes 111 BAROQUE CLASS 18 years & under Time limit: 6 minutes 112 JUNIOR RECITAL CLASS -15 years & under The Junior Pianoforte Piano Pavilion Cash Prize Class sponsored by The Piano Pavilion - one piece from each of the following: a) early period b) classical or romantic c) 20th or 21st century Time limit: 12 minutes 113 PIANO NOVICE CLASS years inclusive* Class sponsored by Julie Hughes *Candidates should have had no more than 18 months tuition at the time of entry

14 114 PIANO SENIOR STARTERS CLASS 25 years & over* The Price Piano Shield *Candidates should have had no more than 4 years tuition at the time of entry 115 PIANO NOVICE DUET CLASS 18 years & over* Time limit 3 minutes *Candidate should have had no more than 4 years tuition at the time of entry 116 PIANO SOLO 6 years and under MCA The Gerwyn Parry Orpheus Cup 117 PIANO SOLO 7 years and under MCA The Gerwyn Parry Orpheus Cup 118 PIANO SOLO 8 years and under MCA The Gerwyn Parry Orpheus Cup 119 PIANO SOLO 9 years and under MCA The Gerwyn Parry Orpheus Cup 120 PIANO SOLO 10 years and under MCA The John Gollin Piano Cup 121 PIANO SOLO 11 years and under MCA The John Gollin Piano Cup Time limit: 4 minutes

15 122 PIANO SOLO 12 years and under MCA The John Gollin Piano Cup Time limit: 4 minutes 123 PIANO SOLO 13 years and under MCA The Morton Maskell Trophy Time limit: 4 minutes 124 PIANO SOLO 14 years and under MCA The Morton Maskell Trophy Time limit: 5 minutes 125 PIANO SOLO 15 years and under MCA The Morton Maskell Trophy Time limit: 5 minutes 126 PIANO SET PIECE 7 years and under MCA The Benney Memorial Cup Gold Doubloons from The Best of Martha Mier Book 1 (Alfred) 127 PIANO SET PIECE 8 years and under MCA The Benney Memorial Cup Marche Slave by Tchaikovsky from John Thompson s Teaching with Tunes (Chappell & Co Ltd) 128 PIANO SET PIECE 9 years and under MCA The Howard Cup Class sponsored by Chemys of Leigh Ländler by Diabelli from Essential Repertoire Grade 1 (Spartan Press) 129 PIANO SET PIECE 10 years and under MCA The Howard Cup Saturday Shuffle from Up-Grade! Piano Grades 0 1(Faber)

16 130 PIANO SET PIECE 11 years and under The Hibbs Junior Challenge Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music MCA The Howard Cup Class sponsored by Mrs Jean Hibbs GRSM LRAM Toko s Boogie from Playing with Colour Book 3 (Music Exchange) 131 PIANO SET PIECE 12 years and under MCA The Howard Cup Button-Down Blues by Carol Barratt from Chester s Concert Pieces Vol 1 (Chester Music) To be played either straight or swung 132 PIANO SET PIECE 13 year and under MCA The Amanda Jane Nicholls Rose Bowl Menuet and Trio by Haydn from selected Keyboard Sonatas Book 1(Ass. Board) De capo to be played but no other repeats 133 PIANO SET PIECE 14 years and under MCA The Amanda Jane Nicholls Rose Bowl Chanson Triste op.40 no.2 by Tchaikovsky from More Classics to Moderns Book 4 (Yorktown Music Press) 134 PIANO DUET 10 years & under MCA The Quilter Memorial Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Class sponsored by Mr Neil Copping 135 PIANO DUET 11 & 12 years MCA The Quilter Memorial Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Time limit: 4 minutes 136 PIANO DUET years MCA The Quilter Memorial Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Time limit: 4 minutes

17 137 PIANO DUET 16 years and over MCA The Quilter Memorial Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Class in memory of Ron Richardson Time limit: 5 minutes 138 BEGINNERS PIANO DUET teacher or parent/guardian & pupil - any age Class sponsored by Andrew Palmer B Mus (Hons) 139 PIANO DUET teacher or parent/guardian & pupil - 10 years & under Class sponsored by The Piano Pavilion 140 PIANO DUET teacher or parent/guardian & pupil - 11 & 12 years Time limit: 4 minutes 141 PIANO DUET teacher or parent/guardian & pupil years The Francis Wilkinson Memorial Plaque Time limit: 4 minutes 142 PIANO DUET teacher or parent/guardian & pupil 16 years and over Class sponsored by Joan & Geoff Hawkins Own Choice Time limit: 5 minutes 143 PIANO TRIO one piano six hands any age (piece must be for six hands with full use made of all six) ) Time limit: 5 minutes 144 PIANO SIGHT PLAYING years only Standard of sight reading as for A.B. Grade 4 Free entry

18 145 PIANO SIGHT PLAYING 12 years & under Standard of sight reading as for A.B. Grade 2 Free entry 146 PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT CLASS any age Grade 5 & over (amateur only) The Eve Hubbard Trophy and cash prize donated by Southend Festival Chorus - competitors may accompany any solo instrument or vocalist BUT no show songs or light ballads Only the accompanist will be judged and the standard of choice will be taken into consideration. Time limit: 4 minutes 147 PIANO COMPOSITION CLASS 21 years & under The Peter Hatfield Memorial Trophy A composition is to be written for solo instrument or small ensemble; to be performed by the composer or other(s) The work should be sent to the Vice Chairman Drusilla Redman by 1 May PIANO JAZZ CLASS 14 years & under MCA The Jean Topsfield Memorial Cup & 20 courtesy of Allegro Music Sponsored by Don De Groote Time limit: 4 minutes 149 PIANO JAZZ CLASS 15 years & over MCA The Jean Topsfield Memorial Cup & 20 Allegro Music Voucher Prize Time limit: 6 minutes A competitor may only enter one of the classes 150,151,152, PIANO GRADE 1 - any age MCA The Secretary's Cup in memory of Felicity Young Class sponsored by Mrs Margaret McGee of one piece from current syllabus of Associated Board or Trinity Guildhall

19 151 PIANO GRADES 2 & 3 - any age MCA The Secretary's Cup in memory of Felicity Young of one piece from current syllabus of Associated Board or Trinity Guildhall 152 PIANO GRADES 4 & 5 - any age MCA The Secretary's Cup in memory of Felicity Young of one piece from current syllabus of Associated Board or Trinity Guildhall 153 PIANO GRADES 6 & 7 - any age MCA The Secretary's Cup in memory of Felicity Young of one piece from current syllabus of Associated Board or Trinity Guildhall

20 SINGING SECTION

21 Show Songs for Solo, Duet, Trio and Quartet Performances Show songs may only be sung in choir classes and the following selected classes: 229,230,234,250,251,256,259,260,261,262,263,265 and 266. Junior Vocal Championship 21 st May The winners of classes 244,245,246 and 247 will be invited to take part in the Junior Vocal Championship (JVC) event. The overall winner will be awarded the:- Vera Harding Challenge Cup and 20 Cash Prize and will also be invited to sing in the Prizewinners Concert, on the 22 nd May at 7.30pm. If you have any difficulty obtaining the set pieces contact Margaret Cozens Tel:

22 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE NEW FORMS THIS YEAR FOR EACH DISCIPLINE AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES. To help you to fill in your entry forms: - Closing date 28 February 2009 Make sure you have filled in all the appropriate information, especially your class numbers. Calculate class fees and official accompanists fees, if appropriate, and make out cheques accordingly, to Leigh on Sea Musical Festival. ENTRY FEES 15 years & under 16 years & over Solo 4.00 Solo 5.00 Duet 5.00 Duet 6.00 Trio or Quartet 6.00 Trio or quartet 7.00 Groups (including school groups) 5 12 persons any age - 1 per performer Over twelve performers / choirs (including school groups) any age Official accompanists: Paul McDowell Available for the whole festival 13 Marine Avenue Leigh on Sea l Pam Cox Available for junior singing 6 Regency Green Southend Malcolm Taylor Available for adult singers 4 Thear Close Westcliff on Sea SS0 0PB Put the initials (PM, PC or MT) of your chosen accompanist in the box. Accompanists fees : the accompanists fees are given below and entitles the candidate to one 15-minute rehearsal per class: 15 years & under 3.00 per class 16 years & over 4.00 per class Senior citizens 3.00 per class Recital/concerto 7.00 per class Extra rehearsals may be arranged with the accompanists if they have time, but this may incur an extra fee, which should be paid to the accompanist at the time of rehearsal. Competitors may use their own accompanists. Send completed forms and cheques to the Entry Secretary: Drusilla Redman 40 Ditton Court Road, Westcliff on Sea SS0 7HG

23 Form for numerous entries from SINGING teachers, where slips will be sent. Teacher s name Teacher s address... Post code Contact number. Candidate s telephone number Candidate s name/s age/s class no class fee accompanist fee Total fees Programme: Candidate s name/s age/s class no class fee accompanist Fee Total fees Programme: Candidate s name/s age/s class no class fee accompanist Fee Total fees Programme: Candidate s name/s age/s class no class fee accompanist Fee Total fees Programme: Signature of teacher to guarantee ages:

24 Form for entries from CANDIDATES where slips will be sent. Candidate s name/s.. Candidate s address... Post code Contact number. Candidate s age. Parent s signature confirming age Teacher s name & contact number Class no. Class fee Accompanist & fee Total fees Singers to put their own choices (with class number) here:

25 CHORAL CLASSES 201 CHURCH CHOIRS any combination of voices The H H Curnow Shield of TWO contrasting pieces Time limit: 7 minutes 202 CHILDREN'S CHOIRS 9 years & under The Walter Southworth Cup MCA Children's Choir Trophy & 50 cash prize of TWO contrasting pieces Time limit: 6 minutes 203 CHILDREN'S CHOIRS 11 years & under The H R Bridge Cup MCA Children's Choir Trophy & 50 cash prize Class in memory of Joyce Birn of TWO contrasting pieces Time limit: 6 minutes 204 CHILDREN'S CHOIRS 14 years & under The H G Kingston Cup MCA Children's Choir Trophy & 50 cash prize Class sponsored by Mrs Pamela Blackaby in memory of Mrs Doris Hone of TWO contrasting pieces Time limit: 6 minutes 205 YOUTH GROUPS (including school choirs) 21 years & under The Albert Kind Shield MCA Children's Choir Trophy & 50 cash prize of TWO contrasting pieces Time limit: 7 minutes 206 LADIES 2 part CHOIRS 18 years & over The Lady Iveagh Shield of TWO contrasting pieces Time limit: 7 minutes

26 207 LADIES/MALE VOICE/MIXED VOICES 18 years & over The Gladys Fowler Cup Any number of voices of TWO contrasting pieces Time limit: 7 minutes 208 MUSIC GROUP (including modern folk, church or secular) The Bournmouth Park Congregational Trophy of TWO contrasting pieces Any combination of instruments Time limit: 7 minutes 209 UNACCOMPANIED VOICES any voices/any number of voices The Doris Jessett Trophy of TWO contrasting pieces Time limit: 7 minutes 210 SENIOR CITIZENS CHOIRS - open - any combination of voices The Leonora Radcliffe Lewis Cup of TWO contrasting pieces Time limit: 7 minutes SOLO CLASSES 221 RECITAL CLASS open The Chapman Challenge Cup Class sponsored by Leigh Print & Copy Centre a) an aria from opera or oratorio b) an International Art Song c) a British Art Song 222 OPERETTA CLASS for ladies & gentlemen The Margaret Cozens Cup Sponsored by Malcolm Cozens Any solo item from operetta by Johann Strauss, Lehar, Offenbach, Edward German or Gilbert & Sullivan 223 INTERNATIONAL ART SONG - open The Hardy Trophy Class sponsored by Ian Holloway of an International Art Song (including British) to be sung in the original language

27 224 LIEDER CLASS DUET for VOICE & PIANOFORTE - open The Hodges & Johnson Cup Class sponsored by Mrs Jean Dilks in memory of Mrs O E Rainbow of any song by Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, Brahms or Richard Strauss, to be sung in the original language. Both to be adjudicated 225 OLD ENGLISH SONG for ladies & gentlemen 16 years & over Class sponsored by Mr H W Webster of any song by a 16th, 17th or 18th century composer Time limit: 4 minutes 226 THE FOLK SINGER 16 years & over The Catherine Horder Folk Song Cup MCA The Norman Frith Memorial Trophy Class sponsored by The Frith Family in memory of Norman Frith of a folk song from any country 227 UNACCOMPANIED FOLK SONG 16 years & over MCA The Norman Frith Memorial Trophy Class sponsored by The Frith Family in memory of Norman Frith of an unaccompanied folk song from any country 228 LIEDER CLASS (singer only to be adjudicated) The Bernard Birn Cup of any song by Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, Brahms or Richard Strauss which may be sung in the original language or from a good translation 229 SHOW STOPPERS 16 years & over The Mabel Wilder Cup Class sponsored by Joan Shakespeare - No repeats Time limit: 5 minutes 230 COSTUMED STAGE PRESENTATION - any age The Bertha Lewis Memorial Cup Own Choice Show songs permitted Time limit: 5 minutes

28 231 SOPRANO, MEZZO or CONTRALTO SOLO The Eileen Mount Cup & The Marjorie Bates Cup Sure on This Shining Night by Samuel Barber (keys: B flat or G) Schirmer GS28215 or GS 28214/Music Sales, OR Love s Philosophy by Alexander L Estrange, Faber Music, OR If My Songs Were Only Winged (Si Mes Vers Avaient Des Ailes) by Reynaldo Hahn, Ed. Ashdown, English or French, First Book of Soprano Solos Schirmer GS81173 (High) 233 TENOR, BARITONE or BASS SOLO The Jack Windley Trophy Frondi tenere & Aria:Ombra Mai Fu, by Handel from Serse, OR Serenade (Standchen) by Schubert, English or German from The Art of Song Gr. 6, Edition Peters High/Low, OR She Walks in Beauty (melody line) by Alexander L Estrange from Love s Philosophy, Faber Music 234 NOVICE CLASS 18 years & over The Pamela Cox Trophy Class sponsored by Pam Blackaby Time limit: 4 minutes 235 NON COMPETITIVE CLASS 17 years & over This is a non-competitive class where marks will not be awarded but a helpful advice sheet will be issued. No show songs Time limit: 4 minutes 236 SILVER MEDAL CLASS for ladies & gentlemen - open The Francis Cup - Silver medal & 30 donated by Harold Webster in memory of his wife Renee of an aria from: a) an opera OR b) an oratorio or sacred work

29 237 BALLAD SINGING for the over 60's The Katie Ayers Trophy Class sponsored by Sylvia Crowe composed before MODERN BALLAD composed after 1960 (not a show song) 16 years & over the standard of which, and suitability for piano accompaniment will be taken into consideration Time limit: 4 Minutes 239 JUNIOR LIEDER CLASS (singer only to be adjudicated) 17 years & under of a song which may be sung in the original language or from a good translation, by Brahms, Schubert, Schumann, Wolf or Richard Strauss Time Limit: 4 minutes 240 YOUNG SINGER'S SOLO 13 to 15 years inclusive The Catherine Godfrey Memorial Cup Class sponsored by Kathleen McCubbin Time limit: 4 minutes 241 THE YOUNG SINGER 16 & 17 years only The Leigh Hall Cup & presented by Mrs. Joyce Betts ATCL Class sponsored by Miss Dorothy Havis LRAM Time limit: 5 minutes 242 THE YOUNG SINGER 16 & 17 years only The Kathleen Thomas Memorial Cup Class sponsored by The Thomas Family Cloud Shadows by James Rogers from First Book of Mezzo Solos Schirmer OR Pie Jesus from Requiem by Karl Jenkins, Vocal Album Boosey & Hawkes OR River of Dream by Antonio Vivaldi from Hayley Westenra Album

30 243 JUNIOR RECITAL CLASS years a) 16th,17th or 18th century song b) French melodie or German Lied c) 20th century classical song 244 GIRLS SOLO 14 & 15 years only The Wooster Cup in memory of Kath & Clem MCA The Vera Harding Challenge Cup & cash prize (see JVC) The Shepherd s Song by Elgar, Banks High/Low OR Silver Moon by Lin Marsh from Junior Songscape (Earth, Sea and Sky), Faber Music, OR To a Wild Rose by MacDowell, Boosey and Hawkes 245 GIRLS & BOYS SOLO 12 & 13 years only MCA The Vera Harding Challenge Cup & cash prize (see JVC) Class sponsored by Ben Thornton The Lord is My Shepherd by Goodall, Faber OR Hurry Home from All the Day by Betty Roe, Music Sales OR Witch by Gordon Fleming, Leslie Music Supply 246 GIRLS & BOYS SOLO 9-11 years only MCA The Vera Harding Challenge Cup & cash prize (see JVC) & The Ethel Senier Cup Class sponsored by Luke Thornton Over the Rim of the Sky by Markham Lee from Leonard, Gould & Bolttler OR I am the Wind by Lin Marsh from Junior Songscape, (Earth, Sea and Sky), Faber Music, 247 GIRLS & BOYS SOLO 8 years & under MCA The Vera Harding Challenge Cup & cash prize (see JVC) & The Ethel Senier Cup Humpty Dumpty by Hugh Roberton from Roberton Publications, Good Music OR Sea Gull by Lin Marsh from Junior Songscape, (Earth, Sea and Sky), Faber Music,

31 248 GIRLS & BOYS SOLO 12 years & under The Rose Warne Cup Time Limit: 4 minutes 249 BOYS SOLO 13 years & over Own Choice Time limit: 4 minutes 250 GIRLS & BOYS MUSICAL SHOWS 12 years & under MCA The Mabel V Smith Memorial Cup Any solo from a musical show or film no repeats Time limit 4 minutes 251 GIRLS & BOYS MUSICAL SHOWS years MCA The Mabel V Smith Memorial Cup Class sponsored by Mr D A Smith Any solo from a musical show or film - no repeats Time limit: 4 minutes 252 THE FOLK SINGER 15 years & under MCA The Norman Frith Memorial Trophy Class sponsored by Drusilla Redman of a folk song from any country Time Limit 4 minutes 253 UNACCOMPANIED FOLK SONG 15 years and under MCA The Norman Frith Memorial Trophy of an unaccompanied folk song from any country 254 MODERN BALLAD CLASS for Popular Songs 15 years & under The Charles Cook Cup - the standard of which, and suitability for piano accompaniment will be taken into consideration Time limit: 4 minutes 255 JUNIOR NOVICE CLASS 13 to 17 years but NOT a show song 256 FIRST TIMER'S CLASS for 12 years & under The Hilary Pell Cup - Show songs permitted

32 257 VOCAL DUET 15 years & under - any combination of voices - Show songs NOT permitted 258 VOCAL DUET 16 and over - any combination of voices The Vera Mary Jane Stone Memorial Trophy - Show songs NOT permitted 259 SHOW SONG DUET - Any age - any combination of voices The Anderson Challenge Cup Class sponsored by Peggy & James Anderson of any show song 260 VOCAL TRIO and/or QUARTET - any combination of voices - any age Show songs permitted 261 ENSEMBLE VOICE(S) and ANY INSTRUMENT(S) 17 years & under voice(s) and instrument(s) to be adjudicated Show songs permitted Time limit: 4 minutes 262 VOICE & INSTRUMENT/S any age The Elsie Oliver Cup Any combination voice and instrument(s) to be adjudicated be adjudicated Time limit: 6 minutes 263 FAMILY CLASS Show songs permitted 264 NON COMPETITIVE CLASS years This is a non-competitive class where marks will not be awarded but a helpful advice sheet will issued. No show songs 265 MUSICAL SHOW SCENE CLASS - any age Three or more performers Time limit: 4/5 minutes

33 DRAMA SECTION

34 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE NEW FORMS THIS YEAR FOR EACH DISCIPLINE AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES. To help you to fill in your entry forms: - Closing date 28 February 2009 Make sure you have filled in all the appropriate information, especially your class numbers. Calculate class fees and official accompanists fees, if appropriate, and make out cheques accordingly, to Leigh on Sea Musical Festival. ENTRY FEES 15 years & under 16 years & over Solo 4.00 Solo 5.00 Duet 5.00 Duet 6.00 Trio or Quartet 6.00 Trio or quartet 7.00 Groups (including school groups) 5 12 persons any age - 1 per performer Over twelve performers / choirs (including school groups) any age Official accompanists: Paul McDowell Available for the whole festival 13 Marine Avenue Leigh on Sea l Pam Cox Available for junior singing 6 Regency Green Southend Malcolm Taylor Available for adult singers 4 Thear Close Westcliff on Sea SS0 0PB Put the initials (PM, PC or MT) of your chosen accompanist in the box. Accompanists fees : the accompanists fees are given below and entitles the candidate to one 15-minute rehearsal per class: 15 years & under 3.00 per class 16 years & over 4.00 per class Senior citizens 3.00 per class Recital/concerto 7.00 per class Extra rehearsals may be arranged with the accompanists if they have time, but this may incur an extra fee, which should be paid to the accompanist at the time of rehearsal. Competitors may use their own accompanists. Send completed forms and cheques to the Entry Secretary: Drusilla Redman 40 Ditton Court Road, Westcliff on Sea SS0 7HG

35 Form for numerous entries from DRAMA teachers, where slips will be sent Teacher s name Teacher s address... Post code Contact number. Candidate s name/s Age/s Class no Class fee xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx Total Signature of teacher to guarantee ages:

36 Form for entries from CANDIDATES where slips will be sent. Candidate s name/s.. Candidate s address... Post code Contact number. Candidate s age. Parent s signature confirming age Teacher s name & contact number Class no. Class fee Accompanist & fee Total fees Singers to put their own choices (with class number) here:

37 300 VERSE SPEAKING CLASS 15 years & over The Bates Challenge Cup Time limit: 5 minutes 301 VERSE SPEAKING 13 & 14 years MCA The Phyllis Reader Memorial 20 Cash Prize on the theme of Relatives Time limit: 4 minutes 302 VERSE SPEAKING 12 years MCA The Phyllis Reader Memorial 20 Cash Prize Class sponsored by Superstitch Sewing Machines on the theme of 'Holidays' Time limit: 3 ½ minutes 303 VERSE SPEAKING 11 years The Georgina McCormack Shield MCA The Phyllis Reader Memorial 20 Cash Prize on the theme of 'Strange Happenings' 304 VERSE SPEAKING 10 years MCA The Rose Waltham Memorial Cup on the theme of 'Witches and Warlocks' Time limit: 2 minutes 305 VERSE SPEAKING 9 years MCA The Rose Waltham Memorial Cup on the theme of 'Unusual Animals' Time limit: 1½ minutes 306 VERSE SPEAKING 8 years MCA The Rose Waltham Memorial Cup on the theme of 'Mums or Dads' Time limit: 1½ minutes 307 VERSE SPEAKING 7 years MCA The Felicity Redman Verse Speaking Trophy Time limit: 1 minute

38 308 VERSE SPEAKING 6 years and under The Leigh on Sea Musical Festival Poetry Book Prize MCA The Felicity Redman Verse Speaking Trophy Time limit: 1 minute 309 VERSE SPEAKING BOYS ONLY 12 years & over on the theme of 'Sporting Events' 310 VERSE SPEAKING BOYS ONLY 11 years & under Class sponsored by Pexton Searle Ltd Time limit: 2 minutes 311 AA MILNE VERSE SPEAKING CLASS - any age The AA Milne Verse Speaking Trophy presented by Charles Sharman-Cox Class sponsored by Mister Bear Any poem by AA Milne 312 ORIGINAL SHORT STORY/MONOLOGUE CLASS any age An original short story/monologue to be read by the author or nominated reader/actor Time limit: 5 minutes 313 THE DICKENS CLASS 16 years & over The Dickens Cup & 20 cash prize Sponsored by Lynn & Clive Collins of his works, with narrative Time limit: 4 minutes 314 BEATRIX POTTER READERS 16 years & over The Peter Rabbit Cup A reading from any one of the Peter Rabbit Books 315 BEATRIX POTTER READERS 15 years & under The Beatrix Potter Trophy Class sponsored by Hilary Williams A reading from any one of the Peter Rabbit Books Time limit: 2 minutes

39 316 PREPARED PROSE READING 15 years & over from any biography Time limit: 4 minutes 317 PREPARED PROSE READING 13 & 14 years from The Diary of Anne Frank 318 PREPARED PROSE READING 11 & 12 years MCA The Audrey Crowe Cup Anything from Harry Potter by J K Rowling Time limit: 2 minutes 319 PREPARED PROSE READING 9 & 10 years MCA The Audrey Crowe Cup from the Famous Five by Enid Blyton Time limit: 1½ minutes 320 PREPARED PROSE READING 8 years MCA The Audrey Crowe Cup Extract from any Fairy Tale Time limit: 1½ minutes 321 PREPARED PROSE READING 7 years MCA The Audrey Crowe Cup Class sponsored by Mrs & Miss J N Fox Extract from Kenny and the Dragon by Tony DiTerlizzi pub. Simon & Schuster Time limit: 1 minute 323 PREPARED BIBLE READING years The Victor Rodgers Memorial Cup Class sponsored by Meg Taylor from Authorised Version King James Time limit: 2 minutes 324 PREPARED BIBLE READING 9-12 years The Muriel Harvey Memorial Trophy from The Modern Version Time limit: 1½ minutes

40 325 SENIOR PERFORMANCE 17 years & over (amateur or professional) The Phyllis Reader Cup Competitors are asked to display their versatility in performing three contrasting dramatic disciplines. Solo acting is compulsory. Second and third disciplines are to be chosen from the following list. 1. Prepared prose reading OR Bible reading 2. Verse speaking 3. Mime Time limit: 14 minutes 326 JUNIOR PERFORMANCE 15 & 16 years The Drama Cup from a) a play AND b) verse speaking Time limit: 6 minutes 327 SOLO ACTING 13 & 14 years The Stanley G Smith Memorial Cup from a published play or monologue Time limit: 4 minutes 328 SOLO ACTING years The Norman Kelly Memorial Cup Class sponsored by Clive Webster from a published play or monologue 329 SOLO ACTING 9 years & under from a published play or monologue 330 SHAKESPEARE SOLO 16 years & over The Vera Head Memorial Cup Class sponsored by Margaret & Trevor Izod from one of his plays Time limit: 5 minutes

41 331 SHAKESPEARE SOLO 15 years & under The Shakespeare Cup from one of his plays Time limit: 4 minutes 332 SHAKESPEARE DUO OR TRIOLOGUE 14 years & over Class sponsored by Peggy Batchelor FGSM PGCA FSTSD FVCM FRSA in memory of Air Cdre. A J Clegg from one of his plays Time limit: 5 minutes 333 DUOLOGUES OPEN 16 years & over MCA The Batchelor Cup Time limit: 6 minutes 334 DUOLOGUES 15 years & under The Southend Drama Society Cup MCA The Batchelor Cup Time limit: 5 minutes 335 DUOLOGUES 12 years & under Martin Green Trophy MCA The Batchelor Cup Time limit: 4 minutes 336 GROUP IMPROVISATION 14 years & under MCA The Douglas Hounsell Memorial Cup A theme will be given to the group by the adjudicator 15 minutes prior to the performance. Improvisation to be 3 minutes in length 337 GROUP IMPROVISATION 15 years & over MCA The Douglas Hounsell Memorial Cup A theme will be given to the group by the adjudicator 10 minutes prior to the performance Improvisation to be 5 minutes in length

42 338 SOLO MIME any age MCA The Ridley Batchelor Trophy Theme: 'On My Own' 339 DUO MIME any age MCA The Ridley Batchelor Trophy Theme: 'Friendship' 340 GROUP MIME any age MCA The Ridley Batchelor Trophy Class sponsored by Peggy Batchelor FGSM PGCA FSTSD FVCM FRSA Theme: 'Remember? Time limit: 5 minutes 341 DANCE DRAMA - any age The Whitehall Cup Time limit: 6 minutes 342 SIGHT READING POETRY AND PROSE 13 years & over MCA The Constance Harvey Cup The readings will be set by the adjudicator to a time limit of no more than 3 minutes. Free entry 343 SIGHT READING PROSE 12 years & under MCA The Constance Harvey Cup The reading will be set by the adjudicator to a time limit of no more than 1½ minutes. Free entry 344 DRAMATIC SCENE 16 years & over The Crowhurst Cup MCA The Derek Syme Memorial Cup from a published play Time limit: 15 minutes

43 345 DRAMATIC SCENE 14 years & under MCA The Derek Syme Memorial Cup Class sponsored by Mrs Grace Parsons from a published play Time limit: 12 minutes 346 DRAMATIC SCENE 12 years & under The Kings Arts Studio Trophy MCA The Derek Syme Memorial Cup Class sponsored by Peggy Batchelor FGSM PGCA FSTSD FVCM FRSA from a published play Time limit: 10 minutes 347 CLASSICAL SCENE 14 years & over MCA The Derek Syme Memorial Cup Time limit: 10 minutes 348 ACTED POEM OR STORY The Clulow Cup - minimum 3 persons in the group Time limit: 5 minutes 349 ORIGINAL POETRY years lines Competitors are asked to submit their entries to Hilary Williams by May 1st 2009 Free entry 350 ORIGINAL POETRY 16 years & over 60 lines or more Competitors are asked to submit their entries to Hilary Williams by May 1st 2009 Free entry 351 CHORAL SPEAKING, SENIORS 16 years & over The Harold Barrett Cup of TWO selections, one of which must be lyrical Any number of voices

44 352 CHORAL SPEAKING, INTERMEDIATES 15 years & under of TWO selections, one of which must be lyrical Any number of voices 353 CHORAL SPEAKING, JUNIORS 11 years & under The King Edmund Cup Class sponsored by Pat & Roland Darvell of TWO selections, one of which must be lyrical Any number of voices. 354 CHORAL SPEAKING, MINIS 8 years & under of one OR two pieces 355 TELEVISION NEWSREADER PRESENTATION 13 years & over of real or imaginary items Time limit: 4 minutes 356 TELEVISION NEWSREADER PRESENTATION 12 years & under of real or imaginary items. 357 CHORAL SPEAKING Special needs - any age The Sheila Donovan Trophy of one poem 358 act-ability - Special needs 15 years & under MCA The Phyllis Ellis-Franks act-ability Trophy Class sponsored by Phyllis Ellis-Franks Prepared group improvisation (no more than 8 in a group) Maximum time limit: 12 minutes 359 act-ability - Special needs 16 years & over MCA The Phyllis Ellis-Franks act-ability Trophy Class sponsored by Phyllis Ellis-Franks Prepared group improvisation (no more than 8 in a group) Maximum time limit: 12 minutes

45 STRINGS SECTION

46 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE NEW FORMS THIS YEAR FOR EACH DISCIPLINE AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES. To help you to fill in your entry forms: - Closing date 28 February 2009 Make sure you have filled in all the appropriate information, especially your class numbers. Calculate class fees and official accompanists fees, if appropriate, and make out cheques accordingly, to Leigh on Sea Musical Festival. ENTRY FEES 15 years & under 16 years & over Solo 4.00 Solo 5.00 Duet 5.00 Duet 6.00 Trio or Quartet 6.00 Trio or quartet 7.00 Groups (including school groups) 5 12 persons any age - 1 per performer Over twelve performers / choirs (including school groups) any age Official accompanists: Paul McDowell Available for the whole festival 13 Marine Avenue Leigh on Sea l Pam Cox Available for junior singing 6 Regency Green Southend Malcolm Taylor Available for adult singers 4 Thear Close Westcliff on Sea SS0 0PB Put the initials (PM, PC or MT) of your chosen accompanist in the box. Accompanists fees : the accompanists fees are given below and entitles the candidate to one 15-minute rehearsal per class: 15 years & under 3.00 per class 16 years & over 4.00 per class Senior citizens 3.00 per class Recital/concerto 7.00 per class Extra rehearsals may be arranged with the accompanists if they have time, but this may incur an extra fee, which should be paid to the accompanist at the time of rehearsal. Competitors may use their own accompanists. Send completed forms and cheques to the Entry Secretary: Drusilla Redman 40 Ditton Court Road, Westcliff on Sea SS0 7HG

47 Form for numerous entries from STRINGS teachers, where slips will be sent. Teacher s name Teacher s address... Post code Contact number. Candidate s telephone number. Candidate s name/s Age/s Class no Accompanist Fee Class fee Total fee xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxx Totals Signature of teacher to guarantee ages:

48 Form for entries from CANDIDATES where slips will be sent. Candidate s name/s.. Candidate s address... Post code Contact number. Candidate s age. Parent s signature confirming age Teacher s name & contact number Class no. Class fee Accompanist & fee Total fees Singers to put their own choices (with class number) here:

49 400 CONCERTO CLASS for any stringed instrument (plucked or bowed) Any age The Ellis Cup Any movement/s from a concerto. Grade 6 standard or above Time limit: 10 minutes 401 SENIOR RECITAL CLASS for VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO or DOUBLE BASS 16 years & over The Bateson Memorial Cup Two or more contrasting pieces from the 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st C. Time limit: 15 minutes 402 JUNIOR RECITAL CLASS for VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO or DOUBLE BASS 15 years & under The John Gollin Cup Two or more contrasting pieces from the 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st C. Time limit: 10 minutes 403 VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO or DOUBLE BASS SOLO 17 years & over The Glyndwr Parfitt Orpheus Cup of one piece 404 VIOLIN or VIOLA, CELLO or DOUBLE BASS SOLO years The Senior Violin or Viola Solo Shield MCA The Glyndwr Parfitt Orpheus Cup of one piece Time limit: 8 minutes 405 VIOLIN/VIOLA SOLO years MCA The Glyndwr Parfitt Orpheus Cup of one piece Time limit: 6 minutes 406 VIOLIN/VIOLA SOLO years MCA The Brenda Farrow Orpheus Rose Bowl & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music of one piece Time limit: 4 minutes

50 407 VIOLIN/VIOLA SOLO 8-9 years MCA The Brenda Farrow Orpheus Rose Bowl & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music of one piece 408 VIOLIN/VIOLA SOLO 7 years & under MCA The Brenda Farrow Orpheus Rose Bowl & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music of one piece Time limit: 2 minutes 409 VIOLIN SOLO years MCA The Avril Dankworth Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music of one piece 410 VIOLIN SOLO SET PIECE years MCA The Avril Dankworth Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Sharmanka by Tchaikovsky OR No. 4 Lied by Mozart from Book 2 The Young Violinists Repertoire WITH REPEATS 411 VIOLIN SOLO SET PIECE 10 & 11 years MCA The Avril Dankworth Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music No. 6 Andante by Haydn OR No. 17 Morning Song by Tchaikovsky from Book 1 The Young Violinists Repertoire 412 VIOLIN SOLO SET PIECE 8 & 9 years MCA The Avril Dankworth Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music No. 10 Knickerbocker Glory OR Hills & Dales from Wagon Wheels Katherine & Hugh Colledge Pub. Boosey and Hawkes 413 VIOLIN SOLO SET PIECE 7 years & under MCA The Avril Dankworth Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music Old MacDonald Peter Davey from Abracadabra Violin Book 1 A&C Black London

51 414 JUNIOR NOVICE CLASS for violin, viola, cello or double bass 15 years & under MCA The David Stowe Orpheus Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music of one piece Candidates must not have been playing for more than 18 months 415 SENIOR NOVICE CLASS for violin, viola, cello or double bass 16 years & over MCA The David Stowe Orpheus Cup & 15 voucher courtesy of Allegro Music of one piece Candidates must not have been playing for more than 18 months 416 DUET for TWO VIOLINS 16 years & over MCA The Senior Duet Shield Piano accompaniment optional Time limit: 4 minutes 417 DUET for TWO VIOLINS years MCA The Senior Duet Shield Piano accompaniment optional Time limit: 4 minutes 418 DUET for TWO VIOLINS 12 years & under MCA The Goodfellow Junior Duet Shield Piano accompaniment optional Time limit: 4 minutes 419 TEACHER & PUPIL DUET two violins/violas/cellos Any age Time limit: 4 minutes

52 420 CELLO SOLO 16 years & under MCA The Lily Phillips Orpheus Cup of one or two pieces Time limit: 8 minutes 421 CELLO SOLO SET PIECE 14 years & under MCA Gladys Usher Cup Arlequin by Trowel from Marceaux faciles Book IV 422 CELLO SOLO 14 years & under MCA The Lily Phillips Orpheus Cup 423 CELLO SOLO SET PIECE 12 years & under MCA The Gladys Usher Cup Serenade by Marie Dare 424 CELLO SOLO 12 years & under MCA The Lily Phillips Orpheus 425 CELLO SOLO SET PIECE 10 years & under MCA The Gladys Usher Cup Minuet and Trio by Haydn, No 25 from Piece by Piece No repeats but with D.C. 426 CELLO SOLO 10 years & under MCA The Lily Phillips Orpheus Cup Time limit: 2 minutes 427 CELLO SOLO 8 years & under MCA The Young Cellist Shield Class sponsored by The Morrison Family Lazy Cowboy by Blackwell No 20 from Cello Time Joggers (Oxford)

53 428 CELLO SOLO 8 years & under MCA The Young Cellist Shield Class sponsored by Mary Henry LRAM ARCM Time limit: 2 minutes 429 DUET for TWO CELLOS 12 years & under MCA The Goodfellow Junior Duet Menuet by Leopold Mozart from Notebooks of an Anna Magdalena Bach 430 DUET for TWO CELLOS (unaccompanied) - any age MCA The Senior Duet Shield of one or two pieces Time limit: 5 minutes 431 DUET for any two stringed instruments any age The Winifred French Cup MCA The Senior Duet Shield Time limit: 5 minutes 432 DUET for two different stringed instruments 12 years & under MCA The Goodfellow Junior Duet Shield Instruments may be plucked or bowed with optional piano accompaniment (eg violin & guitar, viola & cello etc) 433 DUET for two different stringed instruments any age MCA The Senior Duet Shield Instruments may be plucked or bowed with optional piano accompaniment (eg violin & guitar, viola & cello etc) Time limit: 4 minutes 434 SIGHT READING for violin, viola, cello or double bass Grades 1-8 any age Please state your current grade on your entry form

54 435 STRING ENSEMBLE or GROUP 12 years & over The Leonard Smith Cup /s Time limit: 6 minutes 436 STRING ENSEMBLE or GROUP 11 years & under The Eva Barbarossa Challenge Cup /s Time limit: 4 minutes 437 ORCHESTRA - any age The George Cup MCA The Gwen Grimes Cup Time limit: 6 minutes 438 STRING ORCHESTRA - any age The Clare Christison Orpheus Cup MCA The Gwen Grimes Cup Time limit: 6 minutes 439 JUNIOR ORCHESTRA 11 years & under The Venn Cup MCA The Gwen Grimes Cup of two contrasting pieces Time limit: 5 minutes 440 PLUCKED/STRUMMED stringed instrument 14 years & under MCA The London Festival Cup Time limit: 5 minutes 441 PLUCKED/STRUMMED stringed instrument 15 years & over MCA The London Festival Cup Time limit: 6 minutes

55 442 GROUP PLUCKED/STRUMMED stringed instrument Time limit: 5 minutes 443 PLUCKED/STRUMMED stringed instrument DUET - any age Time limit: 5 minutes 444 GRADED CLASS - grade 1 - any age Any stringed instrument One piece from any year s syllabus of Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, London College of Music and Victoria College of Music. Time limit: 2 minutes 445 GRADED CLASS - grades 2 & 3 Any stringed instrument One piece from any year s syllabus of Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, London College of Music 446 GRADED CLASS - grades 4 & 5 Any stringed instrument One piece from any year s syllabus of Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, London College of Music and Victoria College of Music Time Limit: 4 minutes 447 GRADED CLASS - grades 6 & 7 Any stringed instrument One piece from any year s syllabus of Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, London College of Music and Victoria College of Music Time limit: 7 minutes 448 GRADED CLASS - grade 8 and diploma level Violin, viola, cello and double bass Pieces from any year s syllabus of Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, London College of Music and Victoria College of Music Pieces from the current syllabus of Associated Board, Time limit: 10 minutes

56 449 UNACCOMPANIED SOLO CLASS for violin, viola, cello or double bass Any age Any piece of technical study (grade 5 & above) Time limit: 7 minutes 450 CHAMBER MUSIC CLASS /s Any stringed instrument combination eg trio,quartet, quintet, sextet, septet, octet etc. One person per part Time limit: 6 minutes 451 CHAMBER MUSIC CLASS /s Any stringed instrument combination with or without piano eg trio, quartet, quintet etc. One person per part Time limit: 6 minutes

57 WIND & BRASS SECTION

58 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE ARE NEW FORMS THIS YEAR FOR EACH DISCIPLINE AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES. To help you to fill in your entry forms: - Closing date 28 February 2009 Make sure you have filled in all the appropriate information, especially your class numbers. Calculate class fees and official accompanists fees, if appropriate, and make out cheques accordingly, to Leigh on Sea Musical Festival. ENTRY FEES 15 years & under 16 years & over Solo 4.00 Solo 5.00 Duet 5.00 Duet 6.00 Trio or Quartet 6.00 Trio or quartet 7.00 Groups (including school groups) 5 12 persons any age - 1 per performer Over twelve performers / choirs (including school groups) any age Official accompanists: Paul McDowell Available for the whole festival 13 Marine Avenue Leigh on Sea l Pam Cox Available for junior singing 6 Regency Green Southend Malcolm Taylor Available for adult singers 4 Thear Close Westcliff on Sea SS0 0PB Put the initials (PM, PC or MT) of your chosen accompanist in the box. Accompanists fees : the accompanists fees are given below and entitles the candidate to one 15-minute rehearsal per class: 15 years & under 3.00 per class 16 years & over 4.00 per class Senior citizens 3.00 per class Recital/concerto 7.00 per class Extra rehearsals may be arranged with the accompanists if they have time, but this may incur an extra fee, which should be paid to the accompanist at the time of rehearsal. Competitors may use their own accompanists. Send completed forms and cheques to the Entry Secretary: Drusilla Redman 40 Ditton Court Road, Westcliff on Sea SS0 7HG