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Monday 27 February - Sussex Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Yvonne Patrick
Start Time: 09:00
2000 Singing Solo Boys or Girls Age under 8
'The Riddle' From 'Sing Together' OUP Award: MAUREEN AUMONIER MEMORIAL CUP Presented by: "a friend"
2016 Singing Solo Girls Age 8 only
'Omens of Spring ' by W H Anderson ABRSM Songbook Grade 1 Award: MICHAEL TENBOSCH SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
2020 Singing Solo Girls Age 9 only
'La Cucaracha' arr. by Carol Barratt ABRSM Songbook Grade 1 Award: THEATRE SENSE CHALLENGE CUP
2024 Singing Solo Girls Age 10 only
'The Magic Carpet' by Clifford Crawley From Magic in the Air . Robertson Pub. Award: ALBERT TURNER CUP Presented by: Mrs B Turner
2004 Singing Solo Boys Age 8 and under 11
'Two by Two' by Mary Plumstead RobertsonPub. Award: ERIC THIMAN SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
2068 Show Song Age 8 and under 10 4 mins
Own Choice: Solo song from any musical show or film. Suitability of choice must be considered with regards to age group. No props or costume allowed. Award: PRIMARY SHOW SONG CUP Presented by: In memory of Mr Peter Rickets
Monday 27 February - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Yvonne Patrick
Start Time: 14:00
2028 Singing Solo Girls Age 11 only
'Blake's Cradle Song' by Hugh Roberton Roberton Pub.
2008 Singing Solo Boys Age 11 and under 15
'The Woodcutter's Song ' by Vaughan Williams ABRSM Songbook Grade 4 Award: CLIFFORD GLAZIER SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Mr & Mrs A J Glazier
2032 Singing Solo Girls Age 12 only
'Doormouse's Carol' by Elizabeth Poston ABRSM Songbook, Grade 4 Award: DOREEN CARTER CUP
2036 Singing Solo Girls Age 13 only
I Love All Graceful Things by Eric Thiman Curwen Edition Sep. Or The the First Book of Sopra Set piece: 'l Love All Graceful Things' by Eric Thiman Curwen Edition Sep. Or The First Book of Soprano Solos Award: DANE CUP Presented by: Mrs Florence Dane
2046 English Art Song Age 14 and under 18 4 mins
Own choice. Vaughan Williams, Quilter, Britten, M. Dring, C. Liddell, R.R. Bennett or similar. Award: BRENDA BENTALL CUP Presented by: The Bentall Family
2048 Verse and Song Age 9 and under 12 5 mins
Own Choice: English Art Song. Words to be recited first as a poem and then sung. Time limit to include introduction, poem and song. Award: HILDEN GRANGE TROPHY Presented by: Hilden Grange School
2052 Verse and Song Age12 and under 16 5 mins
Own Choice: English Art Song. Words to be recited first as a poem, Then sung. Time limit to include introduction, poem and song. Award: KEN JOHNSON TROPHY Presented by: Ken Johnson
Monday 27 February - Sussex Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Yvonne Patrick
Start Time: 18:00
2056 Verse and Song Age 16 and over 5 mins
Own Choice: English Art Song Words to be recited first as a poem, then sung. Time limit to include introduction, poem and song. Award: ATKINSON CUP Presented by: Judy Atkinson
2136 Singing Novice Class Any solo or duet Age 18 and over 4 mins
Own Choice: Not Pop Music. Any voice, male or female. Open to performers who have not won a first place in any Festival affiliated to the Federation. Open to performers who have not won a first place in any Festival affiliated to the Federation. Award: HASTLEONS JEANNE SAYER CUP
2140 Soprano Age 18 and over
'Young Love Lies Sleeping' by Arthur Somervell (Bb) Boosey & Hawkes
2144 Mezzo-Soprano Age 18 and over
'The Cloths of Heaven' by Thomas Dunhill (C) Boosey & Hawkes
2148 Contralto Age 18 and over
'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal' by Roger Quilter (D) Boosey & Hawkes
2156 Tenor Age 18 and over
'Come away Death' by Roger Quilter (G) Boosey and Hawkes (from Three Shakespeare songs)
2164 Bass Age 18 and over
'Linden Lea' by Vaughan Williams (F) (Boosey & Hawkes)
Wednesday 1 March - Sussex Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Ann Bauer
Start Time: 09:30
4040 Speech Share-a-Poem 2 persons Any Age 2.5 mins
Two Persons. Own Choice. Some movement allowed. No costumes.
4020 Speech School Year 1 no time limit
Own Choice: Verse
4000 Reading Prose at Sight Age under 12
4116 Speech Monologue Age under 12 3.0 mins
Own Choice: Other than Shakespeare.
4184 Duologue Age 10 and under 12 4.0 mins
Own Choice: Duologue from any play other than Shakespeare. Award: McCORMACK MEMORIAL CUP Presented by: MRS McCORMACK
4048 Speech Prose Speaking Age under 10 2.0 mins
An extract from any book by Roald Dahl
4072 Speech Humorous Verse Sponsored by Bexhill Rotary Club Age 9 years only 2.0 mins
Own Choice: Speech, not to be acted. Award: ELITE TROPHY B Presented by: JANET SLACKE
Wednesday 1 March - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Ann Bauer
Start Time: 14:00
4068 Speech Humorous Verse Age 8 years only 2.0 mins
Own Choice: Speech, not to be acted. Award: ELITE TROPHY A Presented by: JANET SLACKE
4145 World War 1 Poetry Any Age 4.0 mins
Any poem by any published World War 1 Poet.
4025 Speech School Year 4
'The Tree and the Pool' by Brian Patten From: Poems to Perform, Macmillan Children's Books
4148 Speech Original Verse Age under 12 2.0 mins
Own Choice: As written and spoken or read. Award: CHALLENGE SHIELD Presented by: PHILIP THRUPP
4076 Speech Humorous Verse Age 10 years only 2.0 mins
Own Choice: Speech, not to be acted. Award: BOSWORTH CUP
4028 Speech School Years 5 & 6
'Alphabet Stew' by Jack Prelutsky From: The Oxford Book of Children's Poetry, Oxford University Press
Wednesday 1 March - Sussex Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Ann Bauer
Start Time: 18:00
4188 Duologue Age 12 and under 14 5.0 mins
Own Choice: Duologue from any play other than Shakespeare.
4132 Speech Monologue - Shakespeare Age 12 and under 15 5.0 mins
Own Choice: From Shakespeare. Award: SHAKESPEARE TROPHY Presented by: SILVIA CAVALIER
4256 Mime Solo Age 12 and under 15 4.0 mins
Own Choice Award: F. PENFOLD CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: MISS F PENFOLD
4120 Speech Monologue Age 12 and under 15 5.0 mins
Own Choice: Other than Shakespeare. Award: VAL ATKINSON MEMORIAL TROPHY Presented by: TIM AND JUDY ATKINSON
4036 Speech School Years 9, 10 & 11
'Sally' by Phoebe Hesketh From: The Oxford Book of Children's Poetry, Oxford University Press
4136 Speech Monologue - Shakespeare Age 15 and under 18 5.0 mins
Own Choice: From Shakespeare. Award: BARD'S CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: LIZ O'ROURKE
4092 Speech Humorous Verse Age 14 and under 16 2.5 mins
Own Choice: Speech, not to be acted. Award: DI DAVIDSON MEMORIAL CUP
4124 Speech Monologue Age 15 and under 18 5.0 mins
Own Choice: Other than Shakespeare.
4176 Duologue - Shakespeare Age 15 and under 18 5.0 mins
Own Choice: Any duologue from Shakespeare Award: GWENDOLINE CRANE CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: MRS J SPURR
Thursday 2 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Ann Bauer
Start Time: 09:30
4276 Mime Group Telling a Story Any Age 8.0 mins
Own Choice: No fewer than three characters.
4212 Choral Speaking Age under 12 6.0 mins
Own Choice: One or more pieces of verse, prose or from the Bible. Award: SPEECH SKILLS TROPHY Presented by: ANNA FARMER
4272 Mime Duologue Age 15 and over 5.0 mins
Own Choice
4196 Duologue Age 16 and over 5.0 mins
Own Choice: Duologue from any play other than Shakespeare. Award: RADCLIFFE GROUP SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
4208 Devised Performance/Improvisation Class Teams of 4 - 6 persons Age under 16 5 - 10 mins
From a subject provided by the Adjudicator, an improvised performance of between 5 minutes (minimum) - 10 minutes (maximum). 5 minutes set up allowed. The performers will be given 1 hour to prepare the piece. Adult language and content is not acceptable. Award: HILARY CLULOW TROPHY
4140 Speech Monologue - Shakespeare Age 18 and over 5.0 mins
Own Choice: From Shakespeare. Award: ANNELIESE DANN CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by: MICHAEL & AUDREY DANN
4200 Dramatic Class Shakespeare Age under 16 10.0 mins
Own Choice: Any scene from Shakespeare. No fewer than three speaking parts. Award: ARTHUR CHEVALIER SILVER MEMORIAL C.CUP Presented by: MR PAUL CHEVALIER
Thursday 2 March - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Ann Bauer
Start Time: 14:00
4065 Speech Humorous Verse Age 7 years only 2.0 mins
Own Choice: Speech, not to be acted. Award: RALPH CUP
4044 Speech Prose Speaking Age under 7 1.0 min
Own Choice Award: BARTON SCHOOL AWARD
4064 Speech Humorous Verse Age under 7 2.0 mins
Own Choice: Speech, not to be acted.
4016 Speech Pre-school / Reception no time limit
Own Choice: Verse Award: CRAIGLYNNE TROPHY
4104 Speech Dramatic Dialogue Age under 12 4.0 mins
Own Choice: Dialogue from any play, introducing at least two characters.
4024 Speech School Year 3
'Nut Tree' by Julia Donaldson From: Poems to Perform, Macmillan Children's Books
4248 Mime Solo Age under 9 3.0 mins
Own Choice
4080 Speech Humorous Verse Age 11 years only 2.0 mins
Own Choice: Speech, not to be acted. Award: ERNEST HILLS MEMORIAL CUP
Monday 6 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Professor Frank Wibaut & Kenneth Roberts
Start Time: 09:30
3602 NEW Instrumental Concerto 12 - 18 20 mins
Any movement(s) from any concerto Award: £500 subject to a minimum mark of 85 being achieved Award: WILLIAM PARKER CENTENARY CUP
3144 Recital Open Age 16 and over 15 Mins
Own Choice: More than one piece. Grade 7 and above. Credit will be given for choice of programme, presentation, dress and deportment, and personality. It is suggested that dress should be such as would be suitable for a lunch time concert. Award: GIPPS DIPLOMA CUP Presented by: Mrs Bryan and Miss Laura Gipps
Monday 6 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Kenneth Roberts
Start Time: 14:00
3116 Chopin Open Age 16 and over 10 Mins
Own Choice: OPEN Award: ANTHONY CALLADINE ROSE BOWL
3048 Piano Age 18 and over 5 Mins
Own Choice Award: FLORIAN WILLIAMS SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
3120 French Composer Open Age 16 and over 10 Mins
Own Choice: Award: EILEEN WARREN ROSE BOWL
3160 Silver Medal Age 15 and under 18
"To the Lute op 37 no 1" by Hofmann from A Romantic Sketchbook for Piano book 4 edited by Alan Jones Associated Board Award: Silver Medal
3164 Gold Medal Open Any age 10 mins
OPEN Two contrasting pieces of Grade 8 standard or above. The winner of this class will qualify to participate in the Hastings Young Musician of the Year Class 3604 subject to a minimum mark of 85 being achieved. Award: Gold Medal subject to a minimum mark of 90 being achieved
Monday 6 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 18:00
1223 Dancing Mini Groups Classical 5 or 6 dancers Age 12 and under 3 minutes
1216 Dancing Mini Groups Classical 5 or 6 dancers Age 10 and under 3 minutes
1224 Dancing Mini Groups Modern or Tap 5 or 6 dancers Age 12 and under 3 minutes
1236 Dancing Trios and Quartets Classical Age 21 and under 2.5 mins
Timing change Award: Doris Dorion Trophy
1166 Dancing Duet Song & Dance Age 13 and over 3 Mins
Own Choice
1199 Dancing Duet Tap Age 15 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice
1239 Dancing Trios and Quartets Tap Age 21 and under 2.5 mins
Timing change
Monday 6 March - Sussex Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Yvonne Patrick
Start Time: 09:00
2308 Duet Age under 13 4 mins
Own Choice: Duet, any style (not show song). Any combination of voices.
2060 Sacred Song Age 12 and under 18 4 mins
Own Choice: One Song (can be from Oratorio). Note: to be sung from memory. Award: GEORGE SAUNDERS MEMORIAL TROPHY Presented by: Miss Beryl Saunders
2064 Foreign Language Song Age 12 and under 18 4 mins
Own Choice: Any classical solo song in a foreign language. Not Mother Tongue. Award: GERTRUDE ROSSA SHIELD Presented by: Mrs Karen McInally
2120 Bronze Medal (Girls) Age 12 and under 15
'Country Gardens' by Henry Geehl Edwin Ashdown Pub. Award: Bronze Medal
2134 Junior Recital. Please note new time limit. Age 13 and under 18 10 mins.
Own Choice contrasting programme. Credit will be given for choice of programme, presentation, dress and deportment and personality. Time limit includes introduction and pauses between songs. Programme may include one song performed in another class during current festival. The programme may include Musical Theatre, but Pop songs are not acceptable. A standard of at least ABRSM Grade V is expected. Award: BATTLE ABBEY SCHOOL SHIELD
Monday 6 March - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Yvonne Patrick
Start Time: 14:00
2096 Singing Solo Early 20th Century Music Theatre Age 13 and under 18 4 mins
Own Choice: Any song written by Ivor Novello, Irving Berlin, Gershwin, Jerome Kern or similar, pre 1940. Award: IVORA REES TROPHY Presented by: Ivora Rees
2128 Silver Medal (Girls) Age 15 and under 18
'Away to Ireland' by Una Gwynne curwen Edition Award: SILVER MEDAL
2280 Veterans Open Age 60 and under 70 4 mins
Own Choice. Award: HELEN HENSCHEL CHALLENGE CUP
2284 Veterans Open Age 70 and over 4 mins
Own Choice. Copies may be used. Award: MRS BRYAN GIPPS CUP Presented by: Mrs Alma L Rhodes
Monday 6 March - Sussex Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Yvonne Patrick
Start Time: 18:00
2232 Gilbert & Sullivan Age 16 and over 4 mins
Any solo, duet, trio or quartet from an opera by Gilbert & Sullivan. Soloists may also enter this class in a duet, trio or quartet as a separate entry. Award: HASTLEON OPERATIC & DRAMA SOCIETY SILVER C. CUP Presented by: The Hastleon Operatic and Drama Society
2268 Recital Open Age 18 and over 15 mins
Own Programme. Time limit includes introduction and pauses between songs. Credit will be given for choice of programme, presentation, dress and deportment and personality. It is suggested that dress should be such as would be suitable for a lunch-hour concert. Award: W.H.DYER ROSE BOWL
2240 Musical Play Age 18 and over 5 mins
Own Choice. Any solo or duet from any musical play (Gershwin, Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kern, Bernstein, Lerner and Loewe, Sondheim or similar). Soloists may also enter this class in a duet, trio or quartet as a separate entry. Award: BLODS TROPHY FOR EXCELLENCE Presented by: Bexhill Light Operatic and Dramatic Society
Tuesday 7 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 09:00
1075 Dancing Solo: Lyrical Age 11 2 Mins
1012 Dancing Solo Babies Age 5 years only 1.5 Mins
Own Choice: Modern or Tap.
1072 Dancing Solo: National Age 11 2 Mins
1074 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 11 2 Mins
1008 Dancing Solo Babies Age 5 years only 1.5 Mins
Own Choice: Excluding Modern and Tap.
1076 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 11 2 Mins
Tuesday 7 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 14:00
1070 Dancing Solo: Ballet Age 11 2 Mins
1071 Dancing Solo: Character Age 11 2 Mins
Time change
1073 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 11 2 Mins
Tuesday 7 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 18:00
1130 Dancing Song & Dance Age under 9 2 Mins
Own Choice
1175 Dancing Duet Tap Age 10 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice
1178 Dancing Duet Classical Age 12 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice: Award: RYE DANCE CENTRE SILVER SALVER Presented by: The Pupils of the Rye Dance Centre
1207 Dancing Duet Tap Age 21 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice
Tuesday 7 March - Sussex Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Gillian Oswell
Start Time: 09:00
3372 Recorder Beginners Any Age 2 Mins
Own Choice: For those who have learnt for no more than 18 months. Performers entering this class cannot enter any other solo recorder class.
3384 Recorder Age under 11 2.5 Mins
Own Choice Award: 1066 MUSIC TROPHY
3388 Recorder Age under 12 2.5 Mins
Own Choice Award: 1066 MUSIC CHALLENGE BOWL
3420 Recorder Bronze Medal Age under 16 6 Mins
Own Choice: Two contrasting pieces or movements of Grade 5 standard. Award: Bronze Medal
3476 Elementary Recorder Band Any Age 6 Mins
Own Choice Award: The Pipeaux Shield
3504 Woodwind Bronze Medal Age under 16 6 Mins
Own Choice: Two contrasting pieces or movements of Grade 5 standard. Award: Bronze Medal
3484 Woodwind Beginners Age under 12 4 Mins
Own Choice: Open to those who have learnt for no more than 5 terms. Competitors entering this class cannot enter any other class for solo woodwind other than recorder.
3488 Woodwind Age under 14 4 Mins
Own Choice
3512 Woodwind Recital Any Age 10 mins
Own Choice. More than one piece. Credit will be given for choice of programme, presentation, dress, deportment and personality. It is suggested that dress should be such as would be suitable for a lunch time concert.
3490 Woodwind Age 14 and under 16 5 mins
Own choice:
3482 Woodwind Grades 3-4 standard Any age 3 mins
Own choice from: Flute: Chocolate Box Novello (Novo16203) Oboe: Time Pieces for Oboe Vol.2 arr. Denley (ABRSM) Clarinet: Time Pieces for Clarinet Vol.3 arr. Denley (ABRSM) Saxophone: Time Pieces for Bb/Eb Saxophone Vol.2 arr. Denley (ABRSM) Bassoon: Time Pieces for Bassoon Vol.2 arr. Denley (ABRSM-standard/mini-bassoon)
3876 Family Music Making Any Age 7 mins
Own Choice: A programme of music; vocal, instrumental or mixed. Any number of performers who are related. Any instruments. Only one piano will be available. Award: HORACE FUNNELL CUP Presented by: Mr. Stanley Parsons
Tuesday 7 March - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Gillian Oswell
Start Time: 14:00
3516 Brass Solo Beginners Age under 15 4 Mins
Own Choice: Open to those who have learnt for no more than 5 terms. Competitors entering these classes cannot enter any other brass solo class
3524 Brass Solo Age under 15 4 Mins
Own Choice
3556 Brass Primary Any Age 3 Mins
Own Choice: Grade 1 standard.
3560 Brass Elementary Any Age 4 mins
Own Choice: Grade 2 standard
3564 Brass Transitional Any Age 4 Mins
Own Choice: Grade 3 standard.
3568 Brass Intermediate Any Age 4 Mins
Own Choice: Grade 4 standard.
3588 Brass Ensemble Age under 13 10 Mins
Own Choice: Any number of performers. One adult allowed. Award: BATTLE TOWN BAND TROPHY Presented by: Battle Town Band.
Tuesday 7 March - Sussex Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Gillian Oswell
Start Time: 18:00
3903 Electronic Keyboard for Beginners Age under 8 3 mins
3904 Electronic Keyboard for Beginners Age 8 and under 10 3 mins
Own choice Award: The B & T Trophy
3915 Electronic Keyboard Primary Any age 3 mins
Own choice: From a current Grade 1 Syllabus
3910 Electronic Keyboard Solo Age 10 and under 12 5 mins
Own choice Award: The Bonner Trophy
3911 Electronic Keyboard Solo Age 12 and under 14 5 mins
Own choice Award: The Jackie Browne Challenge Cup
3920 Electronic Keyboard Silver Medal Any Age 10 mins
Own choice: Two contrasting pieces from a current Grade 7 Syllabus Award: Silver Medal
3917 Electronic Keyboard Transitional Any Age 4 mins
Own choice: From a current Grade 3 Syllabus
3933 Classical Keyboard Solo Age 12 and under 16 5 mins
Own Choice
Wednesday 8 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 09:00
1063 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 10 1.5 Mins
1093 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 13 2 Mins
1062 Dancing Solo: National Age 10 1.5 Mins
1092 Dancing Solo: National Age 13 2 Mins
1064 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 10 1.5 Mins
1000 Dancing Solo Babies Age under 5 1.5 mins
Own Choice: Excluding Modern and Tap Award: KATIE BURRIN CUP Presented by: Mrs P B Cozens
1094 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 13 2 Mins
1066 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 10 1.5 Mins
1004 Dancing Solo Babies Age under 5 1.5 Mins
Own Choice: Modern or Tap. Award: PEGGY ADAMS MEMORIAL CUP
Wednesday 8 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 14:00
1096 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 13 2 Mins
1060 Dancing Solo: Ballet Age 10 1.5 Mins
1090 Dancing Solo: Ballet Age 13 2 Mins
1061 Dancing Solo: Character Age 10 1.5 Mins
Time change
1091 Dancing Solo: Character Age 13 2 Mins
Time change
1065 Dancing Solo: Lyrical Age 10 1.5 Mins
1095 Dancing Solo: Lyrical Age 13 2 Mins
Wednesday 8 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 18:00
1097 Dancing Solo Contemporary Age 13 and 14 years 2 minutes
1138 Dancing Song & Dance Age 11 and 12 years 2.5 Mins
Own Choice Award: REG TAYLOR MEMORIAL CUP Presented by: The Nalgo Players
1142 Dancing Song & Dance Age 13 and 14 years 2.5 Mins
Own Choice Award: LUPINO THEATRE CUP
1146 Dancing Song & Dance Age 15 and under 21 2.5 Mins
Own Choice Award: MARISSA DUNLOP CUP
Wednesday 8 March - Sussex Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Gillian Oswell
Start Time: 09:00
3000 Beginners Piano Age under 9 No Time Limit
Any two solo pieces from Piano Playtime Book 1 by Waterman and Harewood Faber Open to those who have learnt for not more than 18 months. Performers entering this class cannot enter any other solo piano class.
3004 Beginners Piano Age 9 and under 15 No Time Limit
Any two pieces from Piano Recital Solos Primer Level by Jane and James Bastien Neil A Kjos Music Company Open to those who have learnt for not more than 18 months. Performers entering this class cannot enter any other solo piano class. Award: F & E RATCLIFFE CUP
3008 Piano Age under 8
"The Strawberry Patch" and "Three Wishes" (both without optional teacher accompaniment) from In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers Original Solos book 2 The FJH Music Company Inc Award: JAMES MORREN MEMORIAL CUP
3088 Sonatina Age 11 and under 13 No Time Limit
Own Choice:Any Sonatina movement by Mozart, Clementi, Kuhlau, Dussek, Beethoven, Attwood, Samuel Wesley or similar Award: CHARLES CRACKNELL MEMORIAL CUP
3012 Piano Age 8 years only
"Ice Cream Blues" and "King of Hearts" (both without optional teacher accompanimentt) from Pretime Piano Jazz and Blues Faber and Faber (Hal Leonard) Award: SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss Patricia Cain
3016 Piano Age 9 years only
"Bumble Bee Boogie" and "Riverboat Rag" from Rock, Rhythm and Rag Book 1 by Stecher, Horowitz and Gordon Schirmer Award: NYE CUP
3180 Duets Age under 11
"Donkey Ride" from Duets with a Difference, Piano Time Duets Book 1 by Pauline Hall Oxford
3056 Primary Piano Any Age 2 Mins
Own Choice: Grade 1 standard. Classes 3056-3072:- Candidates may only enter one of these classes and the appropriate examining grades must be observed
Wednesday 8 March - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Gillian Oswell
Start Time: 14:00
3068 Lower Piano Any Age 3 Mins
Own Choice: Grade 4 standard. Award: COUNTESS BRASSEY CUP
3168 Sight - Reading Age under 12 No time limit
Grade Guide 1-2
3060 Elementary Piano Any Age 2 Mins
Own Choice: Grade 2 standard. Award: CYNTHIA CLARKE CUP Presented by: Cynthia Clarke
3076 Piano Borough Residents Age under 12
"A Raggy Tune" from Finger Jogging Boogie by Stephen Duro Associated Board Award: GREENLEES CHALLENGE CUP
3020 Piano Age 10 years only
"Giga" by Samuel Arnold" and "The Old Cuckoo Clock" by Nina Bachinskaya from Encore Book 1 Associated Board Award: FERNBANK CUP
3024 Piano Age 11 years only
"The Barrel-Organist's Monkey" and "The Crofter Weaves" from In Times Past by Rory Boyle Associated Board Award: NANCY CORDERY CUP Presented by: Miss Nancy Cordery
3028 Piano Age 12 years only
"Runaway Train" and "Lazy Bones" by Malcolm Archer from That's a Good Tune! Book 2 Kevin Mayhew Award: BARBARA TURNER CUP
3104 Bach under 12 5 mins
Own choice Award: JOSEPH PARSONS CUP
Wednesday 8 March - Sussex Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Gillian Oswell
Start Time: 18:00
3880 World Music Any Age 10 mins
Own Choice: A programme of music within the time limit. Any combination of ethnic instruments (e.g. Gamelan, steel drums, etc.)
3080 Piano Borough Residents Age 12 and under 15
No 11 from Little Flowers op 205 by Gurlitt Associated Board Award: AWARD THE PEGGY DOWDELL CUP B
3040 Piano Age 15 years only
"Bossa Nova" by Mike Cornick from The Best of Grade 5 Piano ed Anthony Williams Faber Award: LITHOF PIENA CHALLENGE CUP
3096 Sonata Age under 16 No Time Limit
Own Choice: Movement of any Sonata. Award: MARJORIE SKELLORN SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss Marjorie Skellorn, LRAM, ARCM
3108 Bach Age under 16 5 Mins
Own Choice Award: P.J.MORREN SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
3112Bach Any Age No Time Limit
Own Choice Award: A D'BRETHERTON SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss A. D'Bretherton
3156 Bronze Medal Age under 15
Nos 6 and 7 from Little Flowers op 205 by Gurlitt Associated Board Award: Bronze Medal
3044 Piano Age 16 and under 18
"Pajaro Triste" by Mompou from The Best of Grade 5 Piano ed Anthony Williams Faber Award: KATHERINE BARKER-SAMPSON SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss Marjory R. Perks
3184 Duets Age under 15
"Trump Card" from Microjazz Piano Duets book 1 by Christopher Norton Boosey and Hawkes Award: JEAN TUCKNOTT CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss Jean Tucknott
3128 Contemporary Age under 16 4 Mins
Own Choice: One or more pieces in a contemporary idiom, composed after 1960. Award: JOHN LONGMIRE SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
3140 Recital Age under 16 10 Mins
Own choice. More than one piece. Grade 5 and above. Credit will be given for choice of programme, presentation, dress and deportment and personality. It is suggested that dress should be such as would be suitable for a lunch-hour concert. Award: ALEXANDRIA JAGIELSKI CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Mrs Alexandria Jagielski
3100 Sonata Age 16 and over No Time Limit
Own Choice: Movement of any Sonata.
3132 Contemporary Age 16 and over 4 Mins
Own Choice: One or more pieces in a contemporary idiom, composed after 1960. Credit will be given for suitability of choice. Award: THELMA HILL CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss Thelma Hill
Thursday 9 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 09:00
1083 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 12 2 Mins
1082 Dancing Solo: National Age 12 2 Mins
1085 Dancing Solo: Lyrical Age 12 2 Mins
1084 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 12 2 Mins
Thursday 9 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 14:00
1080 Dancing Solo: Ballet Age 12 2 Mins
1081 Dancing Solo: Character Age 12 2 Mins
Time change
1086 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 12 2 Mins
Thursday 9 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 18:00
1134 Dancing Song & Dance Age 9 and 10 years 2 Mins
Own Choice
1215 Dancing Trios and Quartets Tap Age 10 and under 2.5 mins
Timing change
1217 Dancing Mini Groups Modern or Tap 5 or 6 dancers Age 10 and under 3 minutes
1182 Dancing Duet Modern Age 12 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice:
Thursday 9 March - Sussex Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Gillian Oswell
Start Time: 09:00
3084 Sonatina Age under 11 No Time Limit
Own Choice: Any Sonatina movement by Mozart, Clementi, Kuhlau, Dussek, Beethoven, Attwood, Samuel Wesley or similar. Award: MRS L. LOCKYER CUP
3064 Transitional Piano Any Age 3 Mins
Own Choice: Grade 3 standard. Award: VIVIAN GRAY MEMORIAL TROPHY
3124 Contemporary Age under 12 3 Mins
Own Choice: One or more pieces in a contemporary idiom, composed after 1960. No one may enter more than one of these Contemporary Classes. Credit will be given for suitability of choice. Award: JEAN LOCKYER CUP
3072 Higher Piano Any Age 3 Mins
Own Choice: Grade 5 standard. Award: CURWEN CUP
3188 Duets Any Age 6 Mins
Own Choice
Thursday 9 March - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Kay Tucker
Start Time: 13:00
3196 Beginners - Violin, Viola, Violincello, Double Bass or Harp Any Age 3 Mins
Own Choice Open to those who have learnt for no more than 5 terms. Competitors entering this class cannot enter any other solo string class
3215 GRADE 1-2 STANDARD Any Age 3 mins
One or more pieces from Fiddle/Viola/Cello Time Runners by Kathy and David Blackwell Oxford
3224 Violin Solo Age 9 and under 11 3 Mins
Own Choice
3280 Violoncello Solo Age 11 and under 13 4 Mins
Own Choice
3272 Violoncello Solo Age under 9 3 Mins
Own Choice
3236 Violin Solo Age 15 and under 17 5 Mins
Own Choice Award: BOSWORTH SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
3200 Recital - Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Guitar or Harp Any Age 10 Mins
Own Choice: More than one piece. Credit will be given for choice of programme, presentation, dress and deportment and personality. It is suggested that dress should be such as would be suitable for a lunch-time concert.
3228 Violin Solo Age 11 and under 13 4 Mins
Own Choice Award: ALAN DOONE CUP
3256 Viola Solo Age 11 and under 13 4 Mins
Own Choice
Thursday 9 March - Sussex Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Kay Tucker
Start Time: 18:00
3197 Solo Unaccompanied under 18 No time limit
Own choice: Movement of any Sonata, Partita or Suite
3199 Sonata Open Any Age 10 mins
Own choice. Romantic period onwards
3328 Harp Solo Any Age 4 mins
Own Choice: Grade 3 to 5
3336 Harp Solo Any Age 6 Mins
Own Choice: Grade 8
3212 Gold Medal - Strings Open Age 18 and over 10 Mins
Own Choice: Two Contrasting pieces of Grade 8 standard or above. OPEN The winner of this class will qualify to participate in the Hastings Young Musician of the Year Class 3604 subject to a minimum mark of 85 being achieved. Award: Gold Medal subject to a minimum mark of 90 being achieved
3356 Chamber Music Age under 15 10 Mins
Own Choice: Accompanist must also be Under 18
Friday 10 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Valerie Hoppe
Start Time: 09:30
2356 Choirs Up to and including year 4 7 mins programme
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hastings Winners of the class gain automatic entry into the 1066 Choir Competition which offers the opportunity of cash awards and a performance with the Hastings Philharmonic Choir amongst other prizes. Own Choice: Programme of at least two contrasting songs. Any number of voices. Award: SIR HENRY COWARD SHIELD
2348 Choirs 40 Voices or Fewer Up to and including year 7 7 mins programme
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hastings Winners of the class gain automatic entry into the 1066 Choir Competition which offers the opportunity of cash awards and a performance with the Hastings Philharmonic Choir amongst other prizes. Own Choice: Programme of at least two contrasting songs. Choirs may be accompanied by piano, keyboard or pre-recorded piano or keyboard. Award: DEREK NORCROSS MEMORIAL TROPHY
Friday 10 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Valerie Hoppe
Start Time: 13:15
2352 Choirs More than 40 Voices Up to and including year 7 7 mins programme
Own Choice: Programme of at least two contrasting songs. Award: JOHN LOCKEY BANNER
2360 Choirs Up to & including year 8 7 mins programme
Own Choice: Programme of at least two contrasting songs. Any number of voices. Award: MABEL E. JEPSON SILVER CHALLENGE SHIELD Presented by: Miss Mabel Elizabeth Jepson
2368 Youth Choir Age under 26 7 mins programme
Own Choice: Programme of at least two contrasting songs. Any combination of voices. Award: READ BROWN SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
Friday 10 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Valerie Hoppe
Start Time: 18:00
2340 Cub Scouts or Brownie Guides Age under 11 7 mins
Own Choice: Action song or songs. Costume optional. Musical instruments permitted. At least 7 performers. Extra marks will be awarded for songs of real merit with bona-fide action. Award: DOROTHY HALLETT CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by: Mrs Dorothy Hallett
2377 "A Capella" Group Any combination of voices Any Age 7 mins programme
Own Choice: Programme of at least two contrasting songs. For any unaccompanied choir or group, including madrigals, barbershop or other. Any number of voices. Copies may be used, if necessary. Award: The Bexhill Round Table Trophy
2374 Church Choir Any Age 7 mins programme
Own choice: Programme of at least two contrasting songs. Copies may be used if necessary. Award: H C BURGESS CUP
2372 Adult Choir Any Age 7 mins programme
Own Choice: Programme of at least two contrasting songs. Any combination of voices. Copies may be used if necessary. Award: ST CECELIA SILVER CHALLENGE SHIELD
Saturday 11 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 09:00
1222 Dancing Trios and Quartets Classical Age 14 and under 2.5 mins
Timing change Award: JANICE FULMAN TROPHY
1250 Dancing Groups Classical Age 12 and under 10 Mins
Own Choice: Telling a story. This class is not eligible for entry to the All England Competition as the time limit is not acceptable. Award: ELSIE TYLER SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
1262 Dancing Groups Classical Age 13 and over 10 Mins
Own Choice: Telling a story. This class is not eligible for entry to the All England Competition as the time limit is not acceptable This class is not eligible for entry to the All England Finals as the time limit is not acceptable. Award: AGNES EASTMAN SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
1254 Dancing Groups Non-Classical Age 14 and under 4 mins
Timing and age change Award: LATON ASH SILVER SALVER 'A'
1226 Dancing Trios and Quartets Modern Age 14 and under 2.5 mins
Timing change Award: ROBIN WINBOW SHIELD
Saturday 11 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 14:00
1171 Dancing Duet Modern Age 7 and under 2.5 minutes
NEW CLASS!
1206 Dancing Duet Modern Age 21 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice: Award: RENEE BAILEY MEMORIAL CUP Presented by: The Hastings Stage Studio
1198 Dancing Duet Modern Age 15 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice Award: LEON & EUNICE BARTELL CUP
Entrants
1238 Dancing Trios and Quartets Modern Age 21 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice: Award: Blake Thomas Cup
Saturday 11 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 18:00
1242 Dancing Groups Classical Age 10 and under 4 Mins
Timing and age change Award: CONIBEAR CUP Presented by: Miss Dorothy Conibear
1258 Dancing Groups Classical Age 21 and under 4 mins
Timing and age change Award: PHYLLIS GODFREY SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss Phyllis Godfrey
1270 Cabaret Class Open 6 to 20 Players Any Age 5 to 10 mins
Dialogue to be limited.Own choice: To include singing,dancing and some dialogue. No backing vocals are allowed. Hand props only, no large scenery allowed.No performer may take part in more than one group performance. Award: BEST PERFORMANCE - CABARET CLASS Award: BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE - CABARET CLASS
1271 Dancing Groups Adult Any Style Age 18 and over 5 mins
Dance can be modern, Tap, Classical or Song and Dance Note : The entry fee is a £1 per head with a minimum of £25.
Saturday 11 March - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Kenneth Roberts
Start Time: 14:00
2104 Unaccompanied Folk Song Age under 11 3.5 mins
Own Choice: Any traditional folk song from the British Isles. Sung in English. Note: See Folk Song Class Special Offer Award: LILIAN CORDELL SILVER CHALLENGE CUP "A"
2108 Unaccompanied Folk Song Age 11 and under 14 4 mins
Own Choice: Any traditional folk song from the British Isles. Sung in English. Note: See Folk Song Class Special Offer Award: LILIAN CORDELL SILVER CHALLENGE CUP "B"
2112 Unaccompanied Folk Song Age 14 and under 18 4 mins
Own Choice: Any traditional folk song from the British Isles. Sung in English. Note: See Folk Song Class Special Offer Award: SELLENS FOLK CUP Presented by: Mr. & Mrs. Sellens
2258 Unaccompanied Folk Song 18 or over 5 mins
Award: Lucy Metson Cup
2260 Unaccompanied Folk Song Group 2 or more singers Any age 10mins
Sunday 12 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 09:00
1168 Dancing Duet Classical Age 7 and under 2.5 minutes
NEW CLASS!
1214 Dancing Trios and Quartets Modern Age 10 and under 2.5 Mins
Timing change Award: SILVERLEA CUP Presented by: Donna McLaughlin
1162 Dancing Duet Song and Dance Age 12 and under 3 mins
Own Choice
1194 Dancing Duet Classical Age 15 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice: Award: MOLLY VIDLER CUP Presented by: Wendy Cameron
1170 Dancing Duet Classical Age 10 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice Award: FREDA HILLS MEMORIAL CUP
1255 Dancing Groups Song and Dance Age 14 and under 4.5 Mins
NEW CLASS!
Sunday 12 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 14:00
1246 Dancing Groups Classical Age 14 and under 4 mins
Timing and age change Award: MILDRED ELDRIDGE SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss Mildred Eldridge
1240 Dancing Trios and Quartets Song & Dance Age 21 and under 3 mins
Timing change
1228 Dancing Trios and Quartets Song & Dance Age 14 and under 3 mins
Timing change
1174 Dancing Duet Modern Age 10 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice:
Entrants
1202 Dancing Duet Classical Age 21 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice: Award: BRENDA BLAKESLEY CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by: Miss Brenda Blakesley
1183 Dancing Duet Tap Age 12 and under 2.5 mins
Own Choice
Sunday 12 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 18:00
1241 Dancing Mini Groups Modern or Tap 5 or 6 dancers Age 21 and under 3 minutes
1210 Dancing Trios and Quartets Classical Age 10 and under 2.5 mins
Timing change Award: WENDY CAMERON CUP
1269 Dancing Groups Contemporary Age 21 and under 4 minutes
Timing change
1266 Dancing Groups Non-Classical Age 21 and under 4 mins
Timing and age change Award: LATON ASH SILVER SALVER 'B'
1227 Dancing Trios and Quartets Tap Age 14 and under 2.5 mins
Timing change
1267 Dancing Groups Song and Dance 21 years and under 4.5 mins
Timing change
Monday 13 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 09:00
1113 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 15 and under 21 2 Mins
1103 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 14 2 Mins
1112 Dancing Solo: National Age 15 and under 21 2 Mins
1102 Dancing Solo: National Age 14 2 Mins
1114 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 15 and under 21 2 Mins
1104 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 14 2 Mins
Monday 13 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 14:00
1110 Dancing Solo: Ballet Age 15and under 21 2 Mins
1100 Dancing Solo: Ballet Age 14 2 Mins
1111 Dancing Solo: Character Age 15 and under 21 2 Mins
Time change
1106 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 14 2 Mins
1117 Dancing Solo Contemporary Age 15 and under 21 OPEN 2 minutes
Monday 13 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 18:00
1101 Dancing Solo: Character Age 14 2 Mins
Time change
1115 Dancing Solo: Lyrical Age 15 and under 21 2 Mins
1105 Dancing Solo: Lyrical Age 14 2 Mins
1116 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 15 and under 21 2 Mins
Monday 13 March - Sussex Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 09:00
2072 Show Song Age 10 and under 12 4 mins
Own Choice: Solo song from any musical show or film. Suitability of choice must be considered with regards to age group. No props or costume allowed. Award: JOAN POTTER AWARD
2296 Show Song Duet or Ensemble Age 8 and under 12 4 mins
Own Choice: Duet or ensemble from any musical show or film. No props or costume allowed. Singers may enter class twice - once in a duet, and once more in a larger group. Award: The Mad Fish Management Award
2093 Cabaret Standard 13 and over 4 mins
Solo Cabaret or Standard song. ( a song not written or performed in a musical). Post 1940 to present day. Suitability of song must be considered with regard to the festival and age of class. No props or costume allowed. Award: THE MAD FISH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Presented by: Emma Burnett
2300 Show Song Duet or Ensemble Age 12 and under 15 5 mins
Own Choice: Duet or ensemble from any musical show or film. No props or costume allowed. Singers may enter class twice - once in a duet, and once more in a larger group Award: SOUNDCRAFT TROPHY Presented by: Soundcraft
2312 Duet Age 13 and under 18 4 mins
Own Choice: Duet, any style (not show song). Any combination of voices. Award: ROBERT PATTENDEN CHALLENGE CUP
Monday 13 March - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 14:00
2076 Show Song Age 12 and under 14 4 mins
Own Choice: Solo song from any musical show or film. Suitability of choice must be considered with regards to age group. No props or costume allowed. Award: APS CUP Presented by: Advanced Plumbing Solutions
2080 Show Song Age 14 only 4 mins
Own Choice: Solo song from any musical show or film. Suitability of choice must be considered with regards to age group. No props or costume allowed. Award: BATTLE ABBEY SCHOOL TROPHY Presented by: Battle Abbey School
2084 Show Song Age 15 only 4 mins
Own Choice: Solo song from any musical show or film. Suitability of choice must be considered with regards to age group. No props of costume allowed. Award: ELIAS FAMILY CUP
2088 Show Song Age 16 only 4 mins
Own Choice: Solo song from any musical show or film (not including Gilbert and Sullivan). Suitability of choice must be considered with regard to age group. no props or costume allowed. Award: LESLIE FELSTEAD MEMORIAL TROPHY Presented by: Miss Norma Redfearn
2332 Quartets Age 18 and over 7 mins programme
Own Choice: Programme of at least two contrasting songs. Any combination of voices. Award: EILEEN TICEHURST CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: The Tenterden Choral Society
Monday 13 March - Sussex Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 18:00
2135 World War I Song Any Age 5 mins
Own choice: Song from, or associated with, the First World War. Costume encouraged. A donation from this class will go to 'the Royal British Legion' Performers may invite audience participation where appropriate Award: GEOFFREY SANDS MEMORIAL TROPHY
2092 Show Song Age 17 only 4 mins
Own Choice: Solo song from any musical show or film (not including Gilbert and Sullivan). Suitability of choice must be considered with regard to age group. No props or costume allowed. Award: ANN HOHENKERK CUP Presented by: Lesley Van Egmond
2252 Humorous Song Age 18 and over 5 mins
Own Choice: Not Show Song. Costume and hand-held props acceptable. Accompaniment can be by any solo instrument. Award: Colin Barton Memorial Award Presented by: His Family
2256 Vintage Song Age 16 and over 5 mins
Own Choice. Popular song from 1870-1945, including Music Hall, Drawing Room Ballad, wartime standards and jazz standards from that era. Period costume optional but encouraged. Performers may invite audience participation where appropriate Award: DENSEM CHETWOOD BALLAD CUP
2244 Show Song Open Age 18 and over 5 mins
Own Choice. Any solo, duet or trio from any musical show or film 1970 to present day. Soloists may also enter this class in a duet or trio as a separate entry. Award: HUDSON-SMITH CUP
2304 Show Song Duet or Ensemble 15 and under 18 5 mins
Own Choice: Duet or ensemble from any musical show or film. No props or costume allowed. Singers may enter class twice - once in a duet, and once more in a larger group Award: STUDIO ACADEMY AWARD Presented by: Lesley Davis
Tuesday 14 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 09:00
1023 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 6 1.5 Mins
1033 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 7 1.5 Mins
1053 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 9 1.5 Mins
1022 Dancing Solo: National Age 6 1.5 Mins
1032 Dancing Solo: National Age 7 1.5 Mins
1052 Dancing Solo: National Age 9 1.5 Mins
1024 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 6 1.5 Mins
1034 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 7 1.5 Mins
1054 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 9 1.5 Mins
1026 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 6 1.5 Mins
1036 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 7 1.5 Mins
Tuesday 14 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 14:00
1020 Dancing Solo: Ballet Age 6 1.5 Mins
1030 Dancing Solo: Ballet Age 7 1.5 Mins
1050 Dancing solo Ballet Age 9 1.5 Mins
1021 Dancing solo Character Age 6 1.5 Mins
Time change
1031 Dancing Solo: Character Age 7 1.5 Mins
Time change
1051 Dancing Solo: Character Age 9 1.5 Mins
Time change
1056 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 9 1.5 Mins
Tuesday 14 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 18:00
1150 Dancing Bronze Medal Age 10 and under 13
Ballet Age 10: 1.5 mins, Ages 11 & 12: 2 mins Character Age 10: 1.5 mins, Ages 11 & 12: 2 mins For the award of the medal, a mark of 85 is required Performers for this class will have qualified by obtaining first, second or third place in either ballet or character in classes 1060, 1061, 1070, 1071, 1080 or 1081. If nominated, please report to the General Secretary immediately at the Festival Office to pay the entry fee shown in the Syllabus. Eligible entrants will not be allowed to dance if the fee is not paid. Eligible entrants must have danced both the ballet and character classes and must repeat the same dances in this medal class. Award: Bronze Medal
1154 Dancing Silver Medal 13 and 14 years
Ballet 2 minutes Character 2 minutes A Mark of 87 is required for the award of the Silver Medal Performers for this class will have qualified by obtaining first, second or third place in classes 1090, 1091, 1100 or 1101. If nominated, please report to the General Secretary immediately at the Festival Office to pay the entry fee shown in the syllabus. Eligible entrants will not be allowed to dance if the fee is not paid. Eligible entrants must have danced both the ballet and character classes and must repeat the same dances in this medal class. Award: Silver Medal
1158 Dancing Gold Medal and the Phyllis Godfrey Championship Age 15 and under 21 OPEN
Ballet 2 minutes Character 2 minutes Gold Medal awarded if a mark of 90 is achieved To be eligible to dance in this class the following steps are compulsory. For girls:- pirouettes en pointe, a percentage of batterie and sustained releve on one leg. For boys:- double tour en l'air, batterie and pirouettes. Award: Dancing Teachers Trophy Presented by: Local Area Dancing Teachers A prize of £100 Sponsored by Hastings Round Table
Tuesday 14 March - Sussex Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 09:00
2172 English Art Song - 20th and 21st Century Open Age 18 and over 4 mins
Own choice: Vaughan Williams, Quilter, Britten, M. Dring, C. Liddell, R.R. Bennett or similar. (See also Class 2056 Verse and Song class for Age 16 and over) Winner of class 2172 is eligible for The Gold Medal Class if a mark of 85 or more is given. Award: MOLLY TOWNSON CUP
2188 International Art Song Open Age 16 and over 4 mins
Own Choice: Any solo Art song not from the British Isles: Grieg, Sibelius, John Duke, Barber, Granados, De Falla, Respighi, or similar. (Excluding French, Lieder and Slavonic. May be sung in original language or in translation. The Winner of this class with a mark of 85 or above will be eligible for the Singing Gold Medal Class. Award: PAUL HAMBURGER CUP Presented by: Miss Jane Metcalfe
2189 French Open 18 and over 5 mins
Own choice from any French classical composerclassical composer. To be sung in French The winner will be eligible for the June Elgar Memorial Championship if a mark of at least 80 is awarded. Winner also eligible for The Gold Medal Class if a mark of 85 or more is given. Award: YVES GOAEU CHALLENGE CUP
2190 Slavonic Open 18 and over 6 mins
Own choice: from any Slav Composer. May be sung in English. Winner eligible for the June Elgar Memorial Championship if a mark of at least 80 is awarded. Winner also eligible for The Gold Medal Class if a mark of 85 or more is given. Award: JAKOB PRELOOKER CHALLENGE TROPHY
Tuesday 14 March - Sussex Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 14:00
2208 Mozart Operatic or Concert Aria (Not Oratorio) Open Age 18 and over 6 mins
Own Choice: One aria only in original key. Winner eligible for June Elgar Memorial Championship if mark of at least 80 awarded. The winner also eligible for The Gold Medal Class if a mark of 85 is given. Award: VERITY ANN BATES CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss Verity Ann Bates
2220 Oratorio Women Open Age 18 and over 8 mins
Own Choice: One aria in the original key. Copies may be used. NOW INCLUDING BACH ARIA Winner eligible for the June Elgar Memorial Championship if a mark of at least 80 awarded Winner also eligible for The Gold Medal Class if a mark of 85 or more is given. WINIFRED DIXON CHALLENGE CUP
2224 Oratorio Men Open Age 18 and over 8 mins
Own Choice: One aria in the original key. Copies may be used.NOW INCLUDING BACH ARIA. Winner eligible for the June Elgar Memorial Championship if a mark of at least 80 is awarded. Winner also eligible for The Gold Medal Class if a mark of 85 or more is given. Award: FRANK NEWLYN CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Mrs W D Midmer
2212 Operatic Women Open Age 18 and over 6 mins
Own Choice: One aria only in the original key. Recit. optional. Winner eligible for June Elgar Memorial Championship if mark of at least 80 awarded. Winner also available for The Gold Medal Class if a mark of 85 or more is given. Award: CONCHITA SUPERVIA ROSE BOWL 'A' Presented by: Miss Dorothy Walker
2236 Light Opera Age 18 and over 5 mins
Any solo or duet from light opera or similar, published before 1950. (Johann Strauss, Lehar, Monckton, Balfe, Novello, Coward, Vivian Ellis or similar). Not Gilbert & Sullivan. Soloists may also enter this class in a duet as a separate entry. Award: MOORE CUP Presented by: Richard and Lesley Moore
2176 Early Music Age 18 and Over 6 mins
Own Choice: A song or aria composed before 1800. Any language. Award: EARLY MUSIC CUP Presented by: Miss Naomi Kilby
Tuesday 14 March - Sussex Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 18:00
2196 Lieder Open Age 18 and over 5 mins
Own Choice: Any composer. To be sung in German. Winner eligible for June Elgar Memorial Championship if mark of at least 80 awarded. Winner also eligible for The Gold Medal Class if a mark of 85 or more is given. Award: CECILIE ELSWORTH SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Presented by: Miss Cecilie Elsworth
2180 Sacred Song (Not Oratorio) Age 18 and over 5 mins
Own Choice Award: PERCY WILLIAM MACEY CHALLENGE CUP
2320 Operatic Duet Age 18 and over 6 mins
Own Choice: Any combination of voices.To be sung in original key.
Wednesday 15 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 09:15
3900 Primary School Ensemble 10 mins
Own Choice: Large primary school ensemble aimed at participants in the Wider Opportunities Scheme. Teachers are welcome to perform as members of the ensemble. A piano will be available. This class will be adjudicated by Ken Roberts. Award: PRIMARY SCHOOLS CUP Presented by: Ann Hohenkerk
Wednesday 15 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Geoff Lucas
Start Time: 13:30
1043 Dancing Solo: Greek Age 8 1.5 Mins
1042 Dancing Solo: National Age 8 1.5 Mins
1044 Dancing Solo: Modern Age 8 1.5 Mins
1041 Dancing Solo: Character Age 8 1.5 Mins
Time change
1040 Dancing Solo: Ballet Age 8 1.5 Mins
1046 Dancing Solo: Tap Age 8 1.5 Mins
Wednesday 15 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Bryan Husband, Kenneth Roberts, Ann Hohenkerk
Start Time: 18:00
2168 The John Lockey Championship
Age 18 and over Open only to the winners of classes 2140 to 2164 who qualify automatically, with a mark of 80, to compete. If an entrant has qualified in two classes, he/she must choose one piece for the championship. Award: JOHN LOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP ROSE BOWL
2228 The June Elgar Memorial Championship
Age 18 and over Open only to the winners of classes 2196-2224 who qualify with a mark of 80 to compete. If an entrant has qualified in two classes, he/she must choose one piece for the championship. Award: JUNE ELGAR MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY Presented by: JOHN AND ELAINE ELGAR
3604 Hastings Young Musician of the Year
10 minutes Qualification for this class would be achieving first place in one of the Instrumental Gold Medal Class. Award: HASTINGS YOUNG MUSICiAN OF THE YEAR TROPHY
Subject to a minimum mark of 85 being achieved Award: CASH PRIZE £150 Sponsored by: HASTINGS ROUND TABLE
Subject to a minimum mark of 87 being achieved
2276 Singing Gold Medal Open No age limit Age over 18
Please note: No upper age limit NEW RULES Winners with a mark of 85 and above in the following classes in 2017 will be eligible to enter the 2017 Gold Medal on application to the General Secretary, upon winning the class, and payment of the Gold Medal entrance fee. The Gold Medal will be awarded to the winner with a mark of 90 and above and only to a singer who is not already a Hastings Musical Festival Gold Medallist. However former Gold Medallists entering the class will be eligible to win the cash prize of £150. 2046 English Art Song 2196 Lieder 2208 Mozart 2212 Operatic Women 2216 Operatic Men 2220 Oratorio Women 2224 Oratorio Men Gold Medal entrants will sing their winning song from one of the above, and also a song of their own choice which they have not already sung in the 2017 Festival. Own choice song can be any style other than Rock, Pop or Jazz Credit will be given for presentation, dress and musical standard of the songs. Please note. This class will not take place if fewer than three entries are received. Award: GOLD MEDAL FOR A WINNING MARK OF 90 OR MORE Award: CASH PRIZE OF £150 FOR A WINNING MARK OF 87 OR MORE Sponsored by: HASTINGS ROUND TABLE
Thursday 16 March - Main Hall - Morning Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 09:00
2100 Popular Music Vocal Class Age 9 and under 12 6 mins
Own Choice: Any popular song. Not Show Song. (If a song was originally written for a musical, it is not allowable). Performers may choose from a wide range of genres, such as jazz, blues, rock etc. All songs must be suitable for performance at the Festival - offensive lyrics will not be allowed and the adjudicator will have the power to stop any performance deemed unsuitable. Performers must supply the adjudicator with a copy of their lyrics. A professional PA system and sound engineer will be available, together with a piano. Performer may be accompanied by a guitar. A separate CD must be provided for each performer using a backing track, or an audio line in will be available. Award: MAD FISH JUNIOR AWARD Presented by: Mad Fish
2334 Pop Vocal Duet and Ensemble Age 9 and under 14 5 mins
At least two singers. Singers may enter class twice - once in a duet, and once more in a larger group.
Entrants
2335 Pop vocal duet and ensemble 14 and over 5 mins
At least two singers. Singer may enter class twice - once in a duet, and once more in a larger group.
2118 Singer/Songwriter Age 11 to under 15 4 mins
Can be self accompanied or accompanied by piano or guitar. A professional PA system and sound engineer will be available. Performer must have written the tune and accompaniment. Lyrics and music or chords to be provided for the adjudicator. Note: the same song cannot also be used in a solo pop-vocal class. Award: MATTHEW JAMES MEMORIAL CUP Presented by: Emma Burnett
2101 Popular Music Vocal Class Age 12 and under 14 6 mins
Own choice: Any popular song. Not Show Song (if a song was originally written for a musical, it is not allowable). Performers may choose from a wide range of genres, such as jazz, blues, rock etc. All songs must be suitable for performance at the Festival - offensive lyrics will not be allowed and the adjudicator will have the power to stop any performance deemed unsuitable. Performers must supply the adjudicator with a copy of their lyrics. A professional PA system and sound engineer will be available, together with a piano. Performer may be accompanied by a guitar. A separate CD must be provided for each performer using a backing track, or an audio line in will be available. Award: MAD FISH JUNIOR PLUS AWARD Presented by: Mad Fish
2266 Singer/Songwriter Age 15 and over 4 mins
Can be self accompanied or accompanied by piano or guitar. NEW: A professional PA system and sound engineer will be available. Performer must have written the tune and accompaniment. Lyrics and music or chords to be provided for the adjudicator. Note: the same song cannot be performed in the solo pop vocal class. Award: The Michael James Memorial Cup Presented by: Emma Burnett
2264 Self Accompanied Age 16 and over 4 mins
Own Choice: Song with Piano, Acoustic Guitar or Harp. Not Pop Song. Copies of music must be provided for the adjudicator. Credit will be given for presentation and musical standard of the song. Award: DENSEM CHETWOOD CUP
Entrants
Thursday 16 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 14:00
2102 Popular Music Vocal Class Age 14 and under 16 6 mins
Own Choice: Any popular song. Not Show Song (if a song was originally written for a musical, it is not allowable). Performers may choose from a wide range of genres, such as jazz, blues, rock etc. All songs must be suitable for performance at the Festival - offensive lyrics will not be allowed and the adjudicator will have the power to stop any performance deemed unsuitable. Performers must supply the adjudicator with a copy of their lyrics. A professional PA system and sound engineer will be available, together with a piano. Performer may be accompanied by a guitar. A separate CD must be provided for each performer using a backing track, or an audio line in will be available Award: MAD FISH INTERMEDIATE AWARD Presented by: Mad Fish
2248 Popular Music Vocal Class Open Age 16 and over 6 mins
Own Choice: Any popular song. Not Show Song (if a song was originally written for a musical, it is not allowable). Performers may choose from a wide range of genres, such as jazz, blues, rock etc. All songs must be suitable for performance at the Festival - offensive lyrics will not be allowed and the adjudicator will have the power to stop any performance deemed unsuitable. Performers must supply the adjudicator with a copy of their lyrics. A professional PA system and sound engineer will be available, together with a piano. Performer may be accompanied by a guitar. A separate CD must be provided for each performer using a backing track, or an audio line in will be available. Award: MAD FISH SENIOR AWARD Presented by: Mad Fish
Entrants
Thursday 16 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Bryan Husband
Start Time: 18:00
2384 NEW: Music Theatre Showcase Any Age 15 mins
Adjudication for this class will be based on all elements, singing, acting and choreography. hand held props allowed. No costumes allowed. Performers may enter more than once in this class. Own Choice: Extract or highlights from any one musical. Any number of performers. Backing track CD allowed for accompaniment (instrumental only) or piano. Performance will be on the main theatre stage. Award: The Music Theatre Cup Presented by: Mad Fish
Friday 17 March - Main Hall - Afternoon Adjudicator: Liane Carroll
Start Time: 16:00
5154 Jazz Band Minimum 4 performers 18 and under 8 mins
Own choice: for any combination of instruments/voices. Minimum 2 pieces. Time limit 8 mins to include gap(s) between pieces.
5155 Jazz Band Minimum 4 performers 19 and over 8 mins
Own choice: for any combination of instruments/voices. Minimum 2 pieces. Time limit 8 mins to include gap(s) between pieces.
Friday 17 March - Main Hall - Evening Adjudicator: Liane Carroll & Bryan Husband
Start Time: 18:00
Award: THE WHITEROCK THEATRE ROCKFEST TROPHY ‘A’ FOR BEST BAND Award: THE WHITEROCK THEATRE ROCKFEST TROPHY ‘B’ FOR BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE Presented by: Miss V Hopgood on behalf of the Whiterock Theatre Box Office staff
5100 Solo Drum Kit 18 and under 4 mins
Own Choice: to be played with a backing track
5104 Rock & Pop Bands 18 and under 12 mins
Own choice: maximum 3 numbers To include no more than 3 Guitarists, no more than 1 Bass, no more than 2 Drummer/Percussionists, no more than 2 Keyboards, no more than 2 Brass, no more than 4 singers and miscellaneous players as required. Open to amateur bands only Maximum of 3 songs Minimum of 3 players Original material encouraged No offensive lyrics Each band will get a sound check before they perform A full backline will be provided, but guitarists are asked to bring their own signal leads Drummers may bring their own pedals and cymbals if they wish Keyboard players will need to bring their own stands Each band will be asked to provide a stage plan
5105 Rock & Pop Bands 19 and over 15 mins
Own Choice: maximum of 3 numbers To include no more than 3 Guitarists, no more than 1 Bass, no more than 2 Drummer/Percussionists, no more than 2 Keyboards, no more than 2 Brass, no more than 4 singers and miscellaneous players as required. Open to amateur bands only Maximum of 3 songs Minimum of 3 players Original material encouraged No offensive lyrics Each band will get a sound check before they perform A full backline will be provided, but guitarists are asked to bring their own signal leads Drummers may bring their own pedals and cymbals if they wish Keyboard players will need to bring their own stands Each band will be asked to provide a stage plan
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1000: Dancing Solo Babies, 66 1004: Dancing Solo Babies, 67 1008: Dancing Solo Babies, 53 1012: Dancing Solo Babies, 52 1020: Dancing solo Ballet, 129 1021: Dancing solo Character, 130 1022: Dancing solo National, 126 1023: Dancing solo Greek, 126 1024: Dancing solo Modern, 127 1026: Dancing solo Tap, 128 1030: Dancing solo Ballet, 129 1031: Dancing solo Character, 130 1032: Dancing solo National, 126 1033: Dancing solo Greek, 126 1034: Dancing solo Modern, 127 1036: Dancing solo Tap, 128 1040: Dancing solo Ballet, 141 1041: Dancing solo Character, 141 1042: Dancing solo National, 140 1043: Dancing solo Greek, 140 1044: Dancing solo Modern, 140 1046: Dancing solo Tap, 141 1050: Dancing solo Ballet, 129 1051: Dancing solo Character, 130 1052: Dancing solo National, 127 1053: Dancing solo Greek, 126 1054: Dancing solo Modern, 128 1056: Dancing solo Tap, 130 1060: Dancing solo Ballet, 68 1061: Dancing solo Character, 69 1062: Dancing solo National, 65 1063: Dancing solo Greek, 65 1064: Dancing solo Modern, 66 1065: Dancing solo Lyrical, 69 1066: Dancing solo Tap, 67 1070: Dancing solo Ballet, 54 1071: Dancing solo Character, 54
1072: Dancing solo National, 52 1073: Dancing solo Greek, 55 1074: Dancing solo Modern, 53 1075: Dancing solo Lyrical, 52 1076: Dancing solo Tap, 53 1080: Dancing solo Ballet, 83 1081: Dancing solo Character, 83 1082: Dancing solo National, 81 1083: Dancing solo Greek, 81 1084: Dancing solo Modern, 82 1085: Dancing solo Lyrical, 81 1086: Dancing solo Tap, 84 1090: Dancing solo Ballet, 68 1091: Dancing solo Character, 69 1092: Dancing solo National, 65 1093: Dancing solo Greek, 65 1094: Dancing solo Modern, 66 1095: Dancing solo Lyrical, 69 1096: Dancing solo Tap, 68 1097: Dancing Solo Contemporary, 70 1100: Dancing solo Ballet, 116 1101: Dancing solo Character, 118 1102: Dancing solo National, 115 1103: Dancing solo Greek, 114 1104: Dancing solo Modern, 115 1105: Dancing solo Lyrical, 119 1106: Dancing solo Tap, 117 1110: Dancing solo Ballet, 116 1111: Dancing solo Character, 117 1112: Dancing solo National, 114 1113: Dancing solo Greek, 114 1114: Dancing solo Modern, 115 1115: Dancing solo Lyrical, 118 1116: Dancing solo Tap, 119 1117: Dancing Solo Contemporary,
117 1130: Dancing Song & Dance, 56
1134: Dancing Song & Dance, 85 1138: Dancing Song & Dance, 70 1142: Dancing Song & Dance, 71 1146: Dancing Song & Dance, 71 1150: Dancing Bronze Medal, 131 1154: Dancing Silver Medal, 132 1158: Dancing Gold Medal and the
Phyllis Godfrey Championship, 132
1162: Dancing Duet Song and Dance, 107
1166: Dancing Duet Song & Dance, 47 1168: Dancing Duet Classical, 106 1170: Dancing Duet Classical, 108 1171: Dancing Duet Modern, 99 1174: Dancing Duet Modern, 111 1175: Dancing Duet Tap, 56 1178: Dancing Duet Classical, 57 1182: Dancing Duet Modern, 86 1183: Dancing Duet Tap, 111 1194: Dancing Duet Classical, 107 1198: Dancing Duet Modern, 100 1199: Dancing Duet Tap, 47 1202: Dancing Duet Classical, 111 1206: Dancing Duet Modern, 99 1207: Dancing Duet Tap, 57 1210: Dancing Trios and Quartets
Classical, 112 1214: Dancing Trios and Quartets
Modern, 106 1215: Dancing Trios and Quartets
Tap, 85 1216: Dancing Mini Groups Classical,
46 1217: Dancing Mini Groups Modern
or Tap, 85