INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Syllabus 2019 Contact details for Section Secretary: Instrumental Music Secretary: Mrs Mairead Richards email:maireadrichards@gmail.com or telephone 028 25 65 3258 or 07746776341 or write: 107 Ballygarvey Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, BT43 7JX, Accompanist Secretary: Ms Rea Shiels email:reashiels291@gmail.com or telephone 02829571321 or 07811725513 or write: 291 Townhill Road Rasharkin, Rasharkin, BT44 8RN, Assistant Instrumental Secretary: Mr Robert Thompson email:info@marlaghlodge.com or write: Marlagh Lodge, 71 Moorfields Road, Ballymena, BT42 3BU, This section of the Festival will take place as follows: From Monday 18th February 2019 to Saturday 23rd February 2019 Accompanists music must be submitted to the Accompanist Secretary by Saturday 19th January 2019 THE CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES FOR THIS SECTION IS Friday 30th November 2018 ENTRY FEES are stated in each class OVERALL SCHOOLS AWARDS: BALLYMENA FESTIVAL AWARD FOR SCHOOLS (OPEN) Points are awarded as follows: First prize 10 points; Second prize 5 points; Third prize 2 points. 100 will be awarded to the Primary School and 100 to the Secondary School with the highest aggregate of points in the instrumental section THE ENKALON AWARDS FOR SCHOOLS (confined to Antrim area) 125 will be awarded to the Primary School and 125 to the Secondary School with the highest aggregate of points in the MUSIC section, i.e. instrumental and vocal points added together. 2 / 23
ADJUDICATOR Helen Deakin GRSM LRAM ARCM Helen Deakin studied piano and clarinet at the Royal Academy of Music, taking bothinstruments as joint first study. She has considerable experience of solo and choralsinging, of both instrumental and choral directing, and of the string repertoire (her nowgrown up sons were NYO violin & cello principals). She performs as a soloist and as anaccompanist and with many chamber groups and orchestras, at venues such as thequeen Elizabeth Hall in London, concerts at the Edinburgh Festival and at the SwanTheatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.As an ABRSM examiner, Helen has worked extensively throughout the UK and aroundthe world, including Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, New Zealand and the USA. Aswell as examining, she is also a regular presenter for the ABRSM Annual Conferencesand workshop days across the UK. As a member of the ABRSM Professional DevelopmentPanel, she has worked with instrumental teachers in the UK and overseas. As a foundermember of Clavis Music, she is much in demand, giving presentations and workshop dayson all aspects of performing and teaching.helen is a very experienced teacher and has run a flourishing private teaching practicefor over 25 years. She directs a series of chamber music courses and runs workshopsfor both pianists and piano teachers, which have proved very popular. Helen is very busyas an adjudicator, for both the British and International Federation of Festivals, andmusic for Youth. She is delighted to be making a return visit to Ballymena. 3 / 23
AT THE INSTRUMENTAL GALA Major Awards Class 251 THE BEGGS and PARTNERS INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: Free Entry Performers are selected by the Adjudicator from qualifying Open Classes and must be 21 years or under. One or more pieces of own choice, total performance time not to exceed 10 minutes. PRIZES: THE BEGGS AND PARTNERS AWARD FIRST PRIZE 300; SECOND PRIZE 100, and Stanley Hughes Perpetual Challenge Cup. ORGAN Standard Classes MARLAGH LODGE COUNTRY HOUSE AWARD 1ST PRIZE 100,2ND PRIZE 50 will be awarded to the performers gaining the highest marks in classes IO1, IO2 and IO3! New Class! Class IO1 Organ: Beginner (Up to grade 5): entry fee 8 Own choice: Time limit 5 mins FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE FESTIVAL CUP This class forms part of the Marlagh Lodge Organ Award! New Class! Class IO2 Organ Solo Intermediate (Grade 6-7 or equivalent): entry fee 8 Own Choice: Time limit 8 mins FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE FESTIVAL CUP This class forms part of the Marlagh Lodge Organ Award! New Class! Class IO3 Organ Solo Advanced Grade 8 or above: entry fee 8 Own choice: Time limit 15 mins FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE FESTIVAL CUP This class forms part of the Marlagh Lodge Organ Award! New Class! Class IO4 Organ Hymn Accompaniment: entry fee 8 This class aims to encourage hymn accompaniment skills. Pedals should be used and registration changed to reflect the text. A unison last verse accompaniment may be played. Words will be provided for the audience to sing the hymn O Praise ye the Lord (Tune Laudate Dominum CHH Parry) FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE FESTIVAL CUP 4 / 23
ANY INSTRUMENT Major Awards Class IA9 THE WRIGHTGROUP N I CHAMBER MUSIC PRIZE: entry fee 15 Any combination of instruments (min 3 and max 8 players) Own choice: Time limit 15 mins FIRST PRIZE: 250 BURSARY AND MASTERCLASS in collaboration with The Royal Irish Academy, Dublin (SPONSORED BY GLEN HOUSTON) The aim of this class is to encourage and promote chamber music as an essential part of musical development. Class IA4 THE CLLR O'LOAN NORTHERN IRELAND CONCERTO AWARD: entry fee 12 Any instrument. All performers will be accompanied by a Grand Piano (for pianists - there will be two grand pianos). Age: under 25 years old Own Choice: A movement from any concerto, Time limit 20 minutes FIRST PRIZE: 200, 2ND 50 SPONSORED BY COUNCILLOR DECLAN O'LOAN The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Class IA5 PROGRAMME CLASS: entry fee 8 Performers are required to produce a printed Programme with programme notes for a performance of no more than 20 mins. Ideal for students preparing for an advanced examination, recital or diploma. The printed programme and Music for the Accompanist must be received with the entry for this class. FIRST PRIZE:THE POTTER CUP + 50 BURSARY Class IA3 THE JUNIOR INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: entry fee 8 Any classical instrument. Performers must be Post primary and under 15 years and have achieved Grade 5 or higher in the instrument of choice. Own Choice, Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: GH ENTERTAINMENTS AWARD 100 SECOND PRIZE 50 Class IA2 THE PRIMARY INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: entry fee 4.00 Any classical instrument, 11 years and under. Suggested level Grade 3 or above One or more pieces of own choice. Time limit 6 mins FIRST PRIZE:THE WOLFENDEN ANTIQUES CUP AND THE BLACK ADVERTISING BURSARY 100 Class IA7 UNACCOMPANIED BACH: entry fee 8 One movement from any J.S. Bach Partita, Sonata or Suite for solo instrument- single line only: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: DURSTON-OLPHERT TROPHY AND 50 BURSARY Standard Classes! New Class! Class IG12 Music for Fun: Free Entry Any combination of instruments / voices Own Choice. Time limit 8 minutes THIS IS A NON- COMPETITIVE CLASS 5 / 23
COMPOSITION Major Awards Class IA1 Composition, to be performed on stage during the Festival: entry fee 8 A clearly legible copy of the manuscript, either handwritten or printed, must be provided with the entry. Time limit: 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE CAMPBELL CUP + 50 BURSARY ORCHESTRA / CHAMBER Major Awards A FESTIVAL BURSARY of 200 will be awarded to the orchestra giving the best performance (in the Adjudicator's opinion) in classes IG6,IG7, and IG8, provided that there are at least 3 entries amongst these three classes, and subject to a minimum mark of 84. Class IG8 Senior Orchestra, Open: entry fee 15 FIRST PRIZE: SILVER JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED BY BALLYMENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance. Class IG7 String Orchestra, Open: entry fee 15 FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance. Class IG6 Chamber Orchestra, Open: entry fee 15 FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance. Class IG5 Junior Orchestra, 15 years and under, Post-Primary Schools: entry fee 15 FIRST PRIZE: SILVER CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED BY MRS SAMPSON IN MEMORY OF HER HUSBAND Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance. Class IG4 Primary School Orchestra: entry fee 12 FIRST PRIZE: 100 + THE KYLE McNAMARA SHIELD; SECOND PRIZE 50 Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance 6 / 23
Standard Classes Class IG21 Instrumental Duet or Trio, Any combination of at least two different instruments, Open: entry fee 9 FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL MINIATURE SHIELD Class IG1 Primary School Instrumental Trio, ANY 3 instruments: entry fee 9 This class is Open to any instruments - String, Woodwind, Brass, Piano, Percussion Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP Class IG2 Chamber Ensemble Key stage 3, any combination, maximum 12 players: entry fee 12 Own Choice: Time limit 6 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: CHALLENGE SHIELD Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance. Class IG11 School Instrumental Ensemble, any combination of instruments.: entry fee 12 Students preparing instrumental ensembles for school examinations (GCSE, AS and A level) and entered by a school Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes, Minimum 4, max 10 players FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL SHIELD Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance. PIANOFORTE Major Awards! New Class! Class IP30 Pupil/Teacher Duet Beginners: entry fee 6 Any age. Pupil must be Pre grade 1 American in London, My Piano trip to London: Elena Cobb FIRST PRIZE: THE ELENA COBB STAR PRIZE + BURSARY 50 The winner is entitled to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, London OPEN PIANO AWARD: 250 Bursary will be awarded to the performer gaining the highest mark in classes IP9, IP10 and IP22 Class IP9 Pianoforte Solo, Open: entry fee 8 Own choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE HON. ANNE O NEILL CUP The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening 7 / 23
Class IP10 Pianoforte Solo (Sonata), Open: entry fee 8 A movement or movements from any Sonata: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE ROBERT FARREN SHIELD The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Class IP22 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo, Open: entry fee 8 Own Choice: Time limit 10 mins FIRST PRIZE: PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by ANNE AND DAVID MORRIS The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening. Standard Classes Class IP7 Pianoforte Solo 16-17 years: entry fee 4.50 Own choice: Time limit 6 mins FIRST PRIZE: THE GWEN IRONS BURSARY 50 AND THE MRS J McA IRONS MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP Class IP1 Pianoforte solo, under 8 years: entry fee 4.00 'Pirate Song': My Piano Trip to London, Elena Cobb FIRST PRIZE: ELENA COBB STAR PRIZE + BURSARY 50 The winner is entitled to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, London Class IP2 Pianoforte Solo, 8 years: entry fee 4.00 'Super Duck': Higgledy Piggledy Jazz, Elena Cobb FIRST PRIZE: THE ELENA COBB STAR PRIZE + BURSARY 50 The winner is entitled to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, London Class IP3 Pianoforte Solo, 9 years: entry fee 4.00 'Gavotte': Piano Time Pieces Book 2, P. Hall FIRST PRIZE: THE TURTLE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP Class IP4 Pianoforte Solo, 10 and 11 years: entry fee 4.00 'The Entertainer': Step it Up! Grades 2-3, Chamberlain FIRST PRIZE: THE W. SCANLON CHALLENGE CUP Class IP5 Pianoforte Solo, 12 13 years: entry fee 4.50 Own choice: Time limit 5 mins FIRST PRIZE: THE KENNETH McKEOWN MEMORIAL CUP Class IP6 Pianoforte Solo, 14 15 years: entry fee 4.50 Own choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE FESTIVAL CUP Class IP20 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo, 11 years and under: entry fee 4.00 Own Choice: Time limit 3 mins FIRST PRIZE: THE MILLAR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Class IP21 Jazz-Style Piano, Solo,12 to 14 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 4 mins 8 / 23
FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP Class IP11 Pianoforte Duet, 9 years and under: entry fee 6 'Tingalayo': Piano Star 2, ABRSM FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS R.J. WATT CUP Class IP12 Pianoforte Duet, 11 years and under: entry fee 6 'Allegretto': Chester's Piano Duets Book 2, Barratt FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS R.J. WATT CUP Class IP13 Pianoforte Duet, 14 years and under: entry fee 8 'Minuet': A little Night Music,The Joy of Piano Duets FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP Class IP14 Pianoforte Duet, under 17 years: entry fee 8 Own choice: Time limit 5 minutes FIRST PRIZE: THE MISS J.E. GILLIES CUP Class IP15 Pianoforte Duet - Two pianos, Open: entry fee 8 Own choice: Time limit 6 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED BY MISS S.D. STRONG, FTCL STRINGS Major Awards THE VICTOR ROSS MEMORIAL AWARD of 250 will be awarded to the performer gaining the highest mark in classes IS30(Violin),IS31(Viola),IS32(Cello),IS33(Guitar) and IS34(Harp) Class IS30 Violin Solo, Open: entry fee 8 Own choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE W.J. McBRIDE MEMORIAL CUP The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Class IS31 Viola Solo, Open: entry fee 8 Own choice: Time limit 10 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE MISS N. McBRIDE CUP The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Class IS32 Cello Solo, Open: entry fee 8 The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening 9 / 23
Class IS 34 Classical Harp Solo, Open: entry fee 8 To be performed on classical/concert harp Own choice: Time limit 10 mins The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Class IS33 Guitar Solo, Open: entry fee 8 The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Class IS35 Classical Harp Primary school age: entry fee 4.00 Own choice (Classical Harp repertoire) Time limit: 3 minutes FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE CUP Class IS36 Classical Harp Post Primary and under 16 years: entry fee 4.50 Own choice (Classical Harp repertoire) Time limit: 4 minutes FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE CUP Standard Classes Class IS1 Violin Solo, under 10 years: entry fee 4.00 'Ally Bally,Scottish anon': Fiddle Time Joggers FIRST PRIZE: THE CAROLE WATT CHALLENGE CUP AND BURSARY OF 50 Class IS2 Violin Solo, 10 years: entry fee 4.00 'Skye Boat Song': Team Strings Book 1 p.65 FIRST PRIZE: SILVER JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP presented by the MISSES WELSHMAN Class IS3 Violin Solo 11 years, Primary Schools: entry fee 4.00 'That's how it goes':no.75, Fiddle Time Runners FIRST PRIZE: THE SAMUEL MARSHALL MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP Class IS4 Violin Solo 11 years, Post-Primary Schools: entry fee 4.50 'Song from the Show': Fiddle Time Sprinters FIRST PRIZE: THE MURRAY CUP Class IS5 Violin Solo, 12 years: entry fee 4.50 'Over the Rainbow':(List B) ABRSM Grade 3 2016-2019 FIRST PRIZE: MARGARET B.SLOAN MEMORIAL CUP Class IS 6 Violin Solo, 13 and 14 years: entry fee 4.50 'Chanson de Matin': The Classic Experience FIRST PRIZE: THE MISS N. McBRIDE CUP Class IS7 Violin Solo, 15 and 16 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE ELIZABETH CUMMING CUP 10 / 23
Class IS8 Viola Solo, Primary Schools: entry fee 4.00 'Patrick's Reel': Viola Time Joggers FIRST PRIZE: THE THOMAS TAGGART SOLICITORS CUP Class IS9 Viola Solo, Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice, Time Limit 3 mins Class IS10 Viola Solo, 15-16 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. Class IS11 Cello Solo, Primary Schools: entry fee 4.00 'Berceuse', Faure: More Time Pieces for Cello Vol 1 FIRST PRIZE: THE DILLAMORE CUP Class IS12 Cello Solo Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes Class IS13 Cello Solo, 15-17 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. Class IS20 Double Bass Solo, 13 years and under: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. Class IS21 Double Bass Solo, 14 and under 17 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. Class IS16 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, Primary Schools: entry fee 6 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: BALLYMENA FESTIVAL SHIELD Class IS17 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, 12 14 years: entry fee 8 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE HENRY TROPHIES Class IS18 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, 15 and 16 years: entry fee 8 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. S Class IS23 Duet for Strings, any two instruments, Open: entry fee 8 Piano accompaniment optional Own Choice: Time limit 6 minutes. S 11 / 23
Class IS24 Trio for Strings, any three instruments, 12 14 years: entry fee 9 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. S Class IS25 Trio for Strings, any three instruments, 15 and 16 years: entry fee 9 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. S Class IS26 Trio for Strings, any three instruments, Open: entry fee 9 Own Choice: Time limit 10 minutes S Class IS27 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, Primary Schools: entry fee 12 Own Choice: Time limit 4 minutes S Class IS28 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, under 15 years: entry fee 10 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. S Class IS29 Quartet for Strings, any four instruments, Open: entry fee 12 FIRST PRIZE: THE MRS. DORIS McKEE MEMORIAL CUP PERCUSSION Standard Classes Class ID3 Percussion, Special Schools: entry fee 12 FIRST PRIZE: THE WALLACE CHALLENGE CUP Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance. Class ID1 Tuned or untuned Percussion, Primary schools: entry fee 3 per performer FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE SHIELD Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance. Class ID2 Tuned Percussion, Open: entry fee 12 FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE SHIELD Class ID4 Untuned percussion, Open: entry fee 12 FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE CUP Class ID5 Percussion, any combination of tuned and untuned, Open: entry fee 12 Own choice: Time limit 10 mins FIRST PRIZE: MINIATURE SHIELD 12 / 23
WOODWIND AND BRASS Major Awards THE CREDIT UNION CUP AND 150 BURSARY PRESENTED BY BALLYMENA AND BANNVALE CREDIT UNION. First Prize: 100. 2nd prize: 50. will be awarded to the performers with the highest marks in classes IW21 (Flute),IW22 (Bassoon/Oboe), IW23 (Clarinet), IW24 (Saxophone), IW25 (Recorder) and IB4 (Brass Open) Class IW21 Flute Solo, Open: entry fee 8 FIRST PRIZE: THE JAMES NESBITT CUP The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Class IW22 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, Open: entry fee 8 The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Class IW23 Clarinet Solo, Open: entry fee 8 The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Class IW24 Saxophone Solo, Open: entry fee 8 The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening. Class IW25 Recorder Solo, Open: entry fee 8 The winner will be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday evening Class IB33 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, Open: entry fee 8 FIRST PRIZE: 2ND COLERAINE B.B. OLD BOYS SILVER BAND CHALLENGE SHIELD The winner will also be considered for the Young Instrumentalist Competition on Saturday Evening Standard Classes Class IW12 Recorder Solo P5 and under: entry fee 4.00 'Shrimps on Tour': Red Hot Recorder, Sarah Watts FIRST PRIZE: THE FEGAN CENTENARY CUP 13 / 23
Class IW13 Recorder Solo, P6 and P7: entry fee 4.00 'A Piece of cake!': Red Hot Recorder, Sarah Watts FIRST PRIZE: THE WILLIAM THOMPSON MEMORIAL SHIELD Class IW14 Recorder Solo,Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. Class IW!5 Recorder Solo, 15 to 16 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. Class IW1 Flute Solo, Primary Schools: entry fee 4.00 'Cradle Song' Brahms Op 49,No.4 arr. Denley (Group A) Flute Exam pieces Grade 1 ABRSM (2018-2021) or ' Mohrentanz' Praetorius: Woodwind World Flute Book 1 FIRST PRIZE: THE JIM NIXON MEMORIAL CUP Class IW2 Flute Solo, Post-Primary, 14 years and under: entry fee 4.50 Own choice: Time limit 3 minutes FIRST PRIZE; THE KELLSWATER SHIELD DONATED BY THE KELLSWATER FLUTE BAND Class IW3 Flute Solo, 15-16 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE WILLIAM O'LOAN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP Class IW8 Clarinet Solo, Primary Schools: entry fee 4.00 'I'm forever blowing bubbles': (Group A) Clarinet Pieces, Grade 1 (TRINITY 2017-2020) or 'Daisy Bell: (Group A) Clarinet Exam Pieces, Grade 1 (ABRSM 2018-2021) FIRST PRIZE: THE HEWITT CUP Class IW9 Clarinet Solo, Post-primary, 14 years and under: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. Class IW10 Clarinet Solo, 15-16 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes Class IW5 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, under 14 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. Class IW6 Bassoon or Oboe Solo, 14-16 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 4 minutes. Class IW11 Saxophone Solo, 16 years and under: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. 14 / 23
Class IW30 Woodwind Duet or Trio, Primary schools: entry fee 9 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes S Class IW31 Recorder Ensemble, Primary Schools: entry fee 3 per performer Own Choice: Piano optional, Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE SHEENA FLECK MEMORIAL CUP + BADGES Up to 20 music stands will be available for the performance Class IW32 Woodwind Ensemble, Primary Schools: entry fee 3 per performer Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes, Minimum 4 players. FIRST PRIZE: RAINBOW CUP + BADGES Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance Class IW33 Woodwind Ensemble, Post-Primary,14 years and under: entry fee 10 Own Choice: Time limit 4 minutes, Minimum 4 players. FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP Class IW34 Woodwind Ensemble, Open: entry fee 12 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes, Minimum 4 players FIRST PRIZE: THE P.D. McCAUGHAN PERPETUAL TROPHY Class IW35 Wind Band, Post-Primary Schools: entry fee 12 Own choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE MARGARET BALMER CHALLENGE CUP Up to 20 music stands will be provided for the performance Class IB30 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, under 12 years: entry fee 4.00 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE CLAIRE WOODCOCK CUP Class IB31 Solo: Any Brass Instrument,12 years and under 15 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 3 minutes. Class IB32 Solo: Any Brass Instrument, 15-16 years: entry fee 4.50 Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE BALLYMENA SILVER BAND CHALLENGE CUP Class IB35 Brass Ensemble, Primary Schools, Minimum 4 players: entry fee 3 per performer Own Choice: Time limit 5 minutes. FIRST PRIZE: THE JOHNSTON CUP + BADGES Up to 20 music stands are available for the performance. Class IB36 Brass Ensemble, Post-primary Schools, Minimum 4 players: entry fee 12 FIRST PRIZE: FESTIVAL CUP Up to 20 music stands are available for the performance. 15 / 23
SAFEGUARDING POLICY BALLYMENA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC SPEECH AND DANCE CHAIRMAN: MR STANLEY HUGHES VENUE: BRAID ARTS CENTRE, BRIDGE STREET, BALLYMENA DATES: DURING FEBRUARY AND MARCH 1. PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISATION. The Festival provides a forum for amateur performance combined with an educational element from professional musicians, dancers and speakers. The safety of children and members of other vulnerable groups is paramount and all, without exception, have the right to protection from abuse. All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously, responded to swiftly and appropriately and the Festival's Organising Committee and Volunteers have a responsibility to report concerns. 2. FESTIVAL ENVIRONMENT. The Festival is normally held in THE BRAID ARTS CENTRE, Bridge Street, Ballymena. As this is a PUBLIC AREA, the organising committee and volunteers cannot be held responsible for the care or safety of children and vulnerable adults while they are in the PUBLIC AREAS. It is the policy of our Festival to inform and involve parents, guardians, carers and teachers in partnership with the Festival in order to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practical, a safe environment at our Festival. We do this by ensuring that you receive a copy of this policy at the time that you are registering to attend the Festival and also when you receive your timetable. 3. APPLICATION. This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and members of vulnerable groups of any age whose needs are identified to the Festival organisers by parents, guardians, carers and/or teachers prior to their arrival at the Festival. This should be done by contacting the Officer named at the foot of this document. The Festival actively seeks to meet these needs wherever possible. 4. FESTIVAL PERSONNEL. Within this document, the word staff refers to officers and members of the Festival Committee. The term volunteers refers to additional people who assist the Festival Committee members. All vacancies for volunteers are filled on the recommendation of committee members. Records of names, addresses and telephone numbers are held on file. Instructions as to duties are given to volunteers prior to each Festival. All Staff will be identified by name badges bearing the Festival logo. Anyone wearing a Badge may be approached and will report your concerns to the appropriate person. All concerns and problems will be taken seriously, discussed in a private area provided and documented and dated. 16 / 23
5. ATTENDANCE AT THE FESTIVAL. This Policy is passed to all parents, guardians, carers, teachers and schools who then become partners in implementing this Policy. It is the responsibility of parents, guardians and carers to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are supervised at all times. Teachers must distribute the Policy to persons having parental responsibility for each performer under 18 or Vulnerable Adult. Persons entering performers are required to read understand and comply with this Policy and to undertake to pass copies of it to the parent, guardian or carer of each and every child under 18 or vulnerable adult whom they have entered. Entries will not be accepted unless the appropriate signed papers are returned to the Festival or in the case of On Line entries through the festival website, the appropriate box is ticked. 6. PEFORMANCE AREAS AND CHANGING AREAS. As the Festival is held in a PUBLIC AREA, parents, guardians, carers and teachers are reminded that children and vulnerable adults must be supervised at all times including while they are in PUBLIC AREAS (e.g. toilets and Restaurant) and CHANGING AREAS. 7. PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEO RECORDINGS AND PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY. It is our policy that no recording, other than Photography by Accredited Photographers, will be permitted within the Performance Areas and signs to this effect will be clearly displayed. Staff and volunteers have been instructed to discourage any unauthorised Photography or Recording should it be attempted. The Press are invited to take photographs and it is the responsibility of parents, guardians and carers to ensure that their child, or child in their care, is not photographed if they do not wish this to take place and to tell the photographer. Photographs by Accredited Photographers will be released to the Media and may be used on the Festival Webpages and Social Media. 8. THE LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS THIS POLICY: a) Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, b) The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1979, c) Part V The Police Act 1997, d) The Data Protection Act 1998, e) The Protection Of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, f) The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 9. The Organising Committee will constantly review their Policy, revising and enhancing it as necessary. In doing this, they will look to The British and International Federation of Festivals for support and that body, in turn will look to other agencies for good practice. This Policy was last reviewed September 2017. Safeguarding Officer Ruth Orr: 4 Brackley Manor, Cullybackey, Ballymena BT42 1FP Telephone 028 2588 2199, mobile:0779039750 17 / 23
Festival Byelaws All potential entrants and/or those making entries on behalf of others are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the Festival Byelaws and Safeguarding Policy below, BEFORE completing the online entry. 1. General 1.1. All entries must be made online by the closing date each year via the Festival website at www.ballymenafestival.org.uk; 1.2. It is the responsibility of the person completing the online entry to ensure that all the details are correct. Any problems with entries should be directed to the Section Secretary as soon as possible BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE; 1.3. Late entries will not be accepted; 1.4. Entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances. Non-receipt of entry fees will result in automatic refusal of entry; 1.5. Entries are accepted on the understanding that all appropriate copyright permissions have been granted where required. Performers and teachers attention is drawn to the British and International Federation of Festivals website at www.federationoffestivals.org.uk/copyright/ where further details are available or contact Festivals House on 07817362701 and to any specific requirement as stated in the syllabus; 1.6. Any professional musician, or person whose main source of income is the teaching of music is not eligible to enter any music class; 1.7. For all classes where age is relevant, the performer s age must be calculated as at 1st January in the year that the Festival takes place. Proof of age must be produced if requested; 1.8. Confined classes refer to schools or entrants living within the Ballymena postcode area only (i.e. BT42, BT43 & BT44). Reference to Antrim means postcode area BT41 only; 1.9. Test pieces selected for this Syllabus must be performed as stated stipulated publisher, key, etc., otherwise they will be disqualified; 1.10. Test pieces selected for this syllabus must not be used for Own Choice classes; 1.11. Test pieces selected under Own Choice must not be performed by the same performer in more than one class; 1.12. The order of performers in the programme will be strictly adhered to except in exceptional circumstances. Specifically, no performer will be allowed to compete in any class outside the programmed time for that class. An entire class however may be moved within the programme but only after agreement with the Festival Committee and the performers involved; 18 / 23
1.13. 1.14. 1.15. 1.16. 1.17. 1.18. 1.19. 1.20. 1.21. 1.22. 1.23. Where a class has only one entrant, that performer must attain a minimum of 84 marks to be awarded a trophy; Where an Own Choice performance is deemed to be inappropriate, the Adjudicator is empowered to terminate the performance; No protest will be received against the award of the Adjudicator as to merit; No entrant, teacher or interested party may discuss any aspect of the Festival with an Adjudicator before, during or after a class, except at the invitation of the Adjudicator; Any protest regarding the violation of the condition of a class must be made in writing within 7 days of the class, accompanied by a fee of 25 which will be refunded if the protest is upheld by the Committee, whose decision is final; Prizes will be awarded in each class as follows, subject to the Adjudicator's decision that the necessary standard has been obtained: Number of Performers Number of Prizes One, Two or Three One; Four or Five Two; Six or More Three. Highly Commended certificates may be awarded to performers outside the normal prize range All Challenge Cups, Shields and the Mary Wakefield Medallion shall be held by the winner for one year. Trophies must be returned to the Cups and Trophies Secretary in good order at least 4 weeks before the opening of the next Festival; a. Any repair costs due to damage of a cup or trophy will be charged to the previous winner; b. A charge of 10 per cup or trophy will be levied to the previous winner if it is not returned in time for presentation the following year. All trophies are to remain in Northern Ireland; Any communication by letter to Committee members requiring an answer, must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, otherwise a reply will not be sent; All contact details can be found at the front of the syllabus or on the Festival website at www.ballymenafestival.org.uk; All decisions made by the Executive Committee will be final. 19 / 23
SUPPLEMENTARY BYE-LAWS FOR THE MUSIC SECTION 1. Entry 1.1. Details regarding the title of Own Choice music DO NOT need to be included with the initial entry. A further date will be will be given by which time music details (Title, Movement (if appropriate) & Composer) must be provided by all performers. 2. Music 2.1. IT IS THE PERFORMER S RESPONSIBILITY in Own Choice music classes: a. to ensure that music for the Official Accompanist is sent by post to the Accompanists Secretary by the closing date given in the syllabus; i, Alternative arrangements should only be made AFTER consultation with the Accompanists Secretary; b. to ensure that all pages sent are in the correct order, and appropriately numbered. Music should be legible, in the correct key and clearly marked with the Class number and Performer s name; i. The accompanist should not be expected to transpose any music; ii. Failure to comply may require that the performance occurs unaccompanied; c. to provide a copy of their music for the Adjudicator on the day of performance. i. Music should be handed to the Section Secretary or the Adjudicator Steward for the session, and not given directly to the Adjudicator; 2.2. The Festival will not accept any responsibility for music not received by the Accompanists Secretary; 2.3. All original music should be claimed at the end of the session for which it was used. The Festival will not accept responsibility for music not collected at the close of a session. 3. Accompanist 3.1. An Official Accompanist will be provided for all classes which have a Set Piece only, and for some other classes as stated in the syllabus. However, performers may bring their own accompanist for such classes if they so wish; 3.2. If the Official Accompanist is not required, this must be clearly indicated when making your entry; 3.3. Practice sessions with the official accompanists are at their discretion but must not, under any circumstance take place in the hall/room while the Adjudicator is present. 20 / 23
4. Choirs & Choral ensembles 4.1 A Choral Ensemble is defined as a choral group with at least 5 and no more than 11 voices; 4.2 A Choir is defined as a choral group between 12-50 voices; 4.3 Schools can enter more than one choir into a class provided the maximum number in each choir is not exceeded; 4.4 No person will be allowed to sing in more than one choir competing in the same class; 4.5 Choirs must provide their own accompanist. 5. Performance 5.1 In all music classes where a time limit has been imposed, after a leeway of 30 seconds a penalty of 5% of the marks awarded will be deducted; 5.2 Performers are not permitted to practise on the Festival piano except for piano concerto entries. However, immediately before competing they are allowed, and indeed encouraged, to play a couple of scales to get the feel of the keyboard; 5.3 In Duet Classes (instrumental or vocal), performers may only play or sing their chosen part once during the class. If playing or singing with another partner in the same class the other part' must be performed; 5.4 All Vocal Solos, Duets etc., are to be performed from memory. Holding of copy is therefore not permitted except for Oratorio Classes VO12 & VO13; 6. Awards 6.1 Where a perpetual trophy is the First Prize, a First Prize badge will accompany the trophy; 6.2 In the case of the winner of The Stevenson Award in a previous year being a winner of a qualifying class for The Stevenson Award in any subsequent year, the runner up in that class or classes will go forward to the class for overall vocal championship in the current year; 6.3 Previous first prize winners of any of the money awards of 100 or more are not eligible to compete in that class for the following two years. 21 / 23
Equal Opportunities Statement This festival operates an equal opportunities policy whereby no person by reason of religious belief, political opinion, sex, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or disability is treated less favourably nor is disadvantaged for those reasons by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. This festival is committed to implementing policies designed to promote equality of opportunity, to secure fair participation for any underrepresented group and to reject absolutely unlawful discrimination of any kind. The festival will implement this policy by ensuring equality of opportunity for all entrants to perform in the festival as a basic right and will take such affirmative action as may be deemed lawful, appropriate and necessary to ensure that all entrants enjoy equality of opportunity. This festival will also provide an Equal Opportunities Complaints Procedure within its rules for any entrant who believes that inequitable treatment within the scope of this policy has been applied to her or him, which will allow the person to raise the matter and have it considered by the committee.
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