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Northampton’s 41st Annual Eisteddfod

Classes for children and adults Affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech

Registered as a Charity No. 292172

Message From the Chairman

Thank you for your interest in the 2018 Northampton Eisteddfod. I, and my fellow volunteers, look forward to welcoming you either as a participant or member of the audience. Whilst we’ve changed our name for 2018, the Eisteddfod continues to offer a wide variety of classes providing opportunities for performers of all ages and standards.

This year’s Eisteddfod will once again conclude with a Celebration Concert on Thursday 24th May. It will be for guest artists and selected ‘outstanding performances’ and offers not only another chance to perform, but also the potential of a cash prize or voucher in both Speech and Drama and Music. Do come and join us if you can! Please do not hesitate to contact one of the committee direct if you cannot find the information you need either in this document or on line. Looking forward to seeing you in May – very best wishes

Peter Dunkley Chairman

The Eisteddfod offers - ▪ Young people and adults, an opportunity to perform in public and to be given supportive

appraisal and advice and from experts in their field

▪ Certificates for all, and in competitive classes, the potential for Highly Commended and Outstanding Performance Awards

▪ Possible selection to our Grand Final Concert where there’s a cash prize and vouchers for both music, and speech and drama.

▪ For 2018 - Rock and Drama Workshops

▪ A chance to share and learn from each-others performances in a supportive environment

▪ Accompanists provided and made available where required

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Contents

Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Time-table at a glance ……………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Celebration Concert ………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Speech and Drama Workshops ………………………………………………………………… 6 Speech and Drama Classes ………………………………………………………………………… 7 Official Accompanists ………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Music Classes ………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Rock and Pop Festival and Workshops ………………………………………………………… 33 Rules …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43 Contact Numbers ………………………………………………………………………………………. 52

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST 125 Kettering Road, Northampton NN1 4AZ

ABINGTON AVENUE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

Abington Avenue, Northampton NN1 4QA Tel: 01604 604623/608140

CHRISTCHURCH CHURCH

3 Christchurch Road, Abington, Northampton, NN1 5LL

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2018 TIMETABLE AT A GLANCE

Sunday 13th May

Venue Classes – Workshops - Concert

9:00 – 4:30 - NMPAT – Richard Coles Hall

Recorders and Woodwind – M120, M121, M96, M90, M93, M95, M86, M87, M128, M99, M100 and M101

9:00 – 1:00 –NMPAT Drama Studio Strings, Harp and Guitar – M71, M72, M74, M75, M78, M109, M29 and M33

1:30 – 4:00 – NMPAT Edmund Rubbra Hall

Strings contd., M82, M83 and M84

1:30 – 7:30 Abington URC Church Vocal and Adult Choirs -M15, M6, M16, M14, M17, M12, M18, M28, M27 and M26

Saturday 19th May

NMPAT - Both halls and several rooms throughout the building – 1:30 onwards

Speech and Drama, and Rock and Pop Workshops

NMPAT – Edmund Rubbra Hall 1:30 – 7:00

Rock Festival classes M41 and M42

NMPAT – Room 14 – 1:30 – 5:00 Piano and Keyboard – M53, M65, M68 and M69

NMPAT – Richard Coles Hall – 5:00 - Piano – M64, M57, M58, M60, M61, M62 and M63

Sunday 20th May NMPAT – Richard Coles Hall – 9:00 – 5:30

Piano – M50, M51, M55, M52, M43, M44, M45, M46, M56, M47, M48 and M49

NMPAT – Edmund Rubbra Hall – 9:00 – 4:00

Brass, Percussion, Mixed Ensemble M102, M103, M104, M106, M107, M112, M113, M114, M135 and M119

1:30 – 5:30 Abington URC Church Speech and Drama – D41, D42, D49, D37, D34 and D50

Monday 21st May 9:00 – 8:30 Abington URC Church Speech and Drama – D1, D11, D2, D12, D3, D13, D4, D14, D28, D26, D44, D39, D40, D47, D46, D45, D18 and D8

9:00 -1:00 - Christchurch Church, Northampton

Larger Ensembles, Schools/Open, Orchestras and Bands and Year 9 Choirs – M134, M137, M135, M38, M22 and M23

Tuesday 22nd May

9:00 - 8:00 – Abington URC Church Speech and Drama – D16, D6, D31, D20, D21,D15, D5, D48, D30, D33, D17, D7, D32, D9, D43, D38 and D43

9:00 -12:30 Christchurch Church, Northampton

School Choirs – M20, M25 and M21

Thursday 24th May

7:00 – 8:30 Celebration Concert – performances by invited award winners and guests

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Feat ur ing Ect on Br ook Pr imar y Senior Choir and NMPAT Queens Cr oss Dr ama

7 PM doors open

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Workshops In Speech and Drama, and Rock and Pop – Available Free To Eisteddfod

Entrants on Saturday 19th May between 2:30 and 4:30

No’s Are Limited - Please Book Your Place Now To Avoid Disappointment - email your name and the workshop you’re interested in to [email protected]

Speech and Drama Workshops – Richard Coles Hall

On Saturday 19th May between 2:30pm and 4:30pm the Speech & Drama section of the Northampton Eisteddfod will be offering a series of workshops for entrants aged 8 years and above which will be hosted by Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts (NMPAT) County Youth at the NMPAT Centre (NN1 4AZ). There are three workshops with limited places (as detailed below) which were offered to Speech & Drama entrants on a first come ba-sis – please contact [email protected] to check current availability: Trestle Theatre Company Mask Workshop - Trestle’s popular mask workshops have intro-duced thousands of students and performers throughout the world to the exciting versatility of mask. Explore how mask training can unlock the door to a more focused physicality in all performance. This workshop provides an in-depth introduction to Trestle’s mask technique. Participants will understand the principles of effective mask performance through physicality and core techniques. More information about Trestle Theatre and their work can be found at their website (http://www.trestle.org.uk/about-trestle/) ‘Creating a Character’ with Tristan Pate - This workshop aims to give participants several dif-ferent practical techniques and starting points for creating characters. With 7 years’ experi-ence as an actor, director and facilitator, Tristan uses Laban Technique to define and explore different forms of movement, as well as exploring Le Coq style approaches to mask and clown physicality, enabling young people to develop rounded characters from scratch with defined physical and vocal mannerisms. Participants will gain an understanding of practical ap-proaches to characterisation which they could go on to apply to scripted work, or develop their own stories and plays based on the characters which emerge. Frantic Assembly Physical Theatre Workshop (14+) - Frantic Assembly are globally renowned physical theatre company who are currently touring their production Things I Know To Be True and in this workshop will be sharing production specific exercises from shows like Love-song, Stockholm, Beautiful Burnout and Othello and instructing students on the various devis-ing processes they use when working collaboratively to produce multi-disciplined perfor-mance, which will transfer perfectly to their own productions.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.trestle.org.uk/about-trestle/

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Speech and Drama Adjudicator – 2018

Stephen Owen

Stephen trained as a teacher of drama, speech and movement at Trinity and All Saints’ College, University of Leeds. After qualifying, he studied with Eliner Ruther-ford. As well as being responsible for drama at the schools in which he worked, he also taught pupils of all ages and abilities privately, from complete beginners to Li-centiate (RAM) and Fellowship (LCM) level. Since retiring from headship in July 2007, he has been appointed as an examiner for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and is an adjudicator for The British and International Fed-eration of Festivals.

Speech and Drama Eisteddfod Schedule All Classes To Take Place At Abington Avenue

URC Church All entrants are requested to keep the evening of the Thursday 24th May free, in

case they are selected to perform in the Eisteddfod Celebration Concert

Sunday 20th May 2018 (Please arrive by 1:45) 2:00 – 2:30 Class D41 - SOLO ACTING Year 4 and under 1 Lana Webb 4 Ethan Botterill 2 Bodie Hamilton 5 Oliver Chapman 3 Sophie Steward 6 Amber Jenkins

(Please arrive by 2:15) 2:30-3:30 Class D42 SOLO ACTING Years 5 and 6 Award Class sponsored by Paul Whybrow 1 Isabella Moxon 8 Charlotte Urban 2 Nikki Lily Atife 9 Josie-Mae White 3 Lucie Coombes 10 Alex Jackson 4 Isla Harris 11 Amelie Sanger 5 Tegan Stokes 12 Tom Buglass 6 Adele Steward 13 Karsten Adjedakor 7 Charlotte Brown 14 William Hunter

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3:30-4:00 Class D49 Presentation Year 6 and under 1 Isabella Moxon 4 Charlotte Brown 2 Sophie Steward 5 Charlotte Urban 3 Adele Steward

4:00 Class D37 DUOLOGUES Years 3 – 6 1 Josie-Mae White and Eloise Lay 4 Niamh Matthews & Orla Matthews 2 Ellie Watling & Holly Watling 5 Alara Kucukcalik and Madeleine

Clarke 3 Lucie Coombes and Nikki Lily Atife

4:45 Class D34/D46 both classes together D34 Abington Avenue United Reform Church Prepared Bible Reading Year 6 and under

Award D34 Sponsored by Abington Avenue URC 1 Isabella Moxon 3 Nesia Robin 2 Timothy Robin

D46 Solo Acting Shakespeare Years 7 to 10 1 Charlotte Poppy Baker

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Monday 21st May 2018 Abington Avenue URC Church

9:00 – 9:45 D1 and D11 classes to run together D1 Own Choice Verse Speaking Year 1 1 Rose Webb 2 Khushi Patel

D11 VERSE SPEAKING Year 1

After A Bath or Five Little Owls 1 Holly Willis 13 Tilly Hand 2 Jude Constable 14 Freya Wagg 3 Daisy Tilby 15 Holly Powell 4 Will Bernard 16 Elise Belcher 5 Amelia Rex 17 Isobelle Gray 6 Luke Goodrum-Whimp 18 Grace Levett 7 Hope Sharrock 19 Jacob Martin 8 Esmae Brown 20 Zac Tyrrell 9 Maya Woodley 21 Maisy McCrory 10 George Hope 22 Lacey-Mai Havill 11 Emily Chadwick 23 Khushi Patel 12 Amy-Rose Smith 24 Heema Shearer

All entrants are requested to keep the evening of the Thursday 24th May free, in case they are selected to perform

in the Eisteddfod Celebration Concert

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9:45 – 10:45 Classes D2 and D12 to run together D2 VERSE SPEAKING OWN CHOICE Year 2 1 Daisy Humpherston 3 Thaarun Rajaratnam 2 Beatrice Carpenter 4 Ioana Sodrandram

D12 SET VERSE SPEAKING Year 2

My Grannies or Motorway Witch 1 Molly Redshaw 14 Maisie Beckett 2 Izzy Waggott 15 Chloe Inman 3 Jemima Frisby 16 Libby Anderson 4 Ollie Denham 17 Phoebe Anderson 5 Amelie Heron 18 Thomas Coe 6 Max Brennan 19 Summer Coutts 7 Harriet Norbury 20 Megan Berwick 8 Lara Joyner 21 Eva Richardson 9 Amelie Galloway 22 Nathan Doherty 10 Ellie Sanders 23 Beatrice Carpenter 11 Megan Inman 24 Charles Leech 12 Freddie Garrod 25 Kayden Edwards 13 Harry Kiziak

10:45 -11:00 Break 11:00 – 11:30 - Classes D3 and D13 to run together D3 VERSE SPEAKING OWN CHOICE - Year 3 1 Lana Webb 3 Francesca Draper

2 Ethan Botterill 4 Amber Jenkins D13 SET VERSE SPEAKING – Year 3 - A Forest Night or Help 1 Brooke Pycroft 7 Jackson McCrory 2 Alex Farrow 8 Ethan Botterill 3 Ariane Price 9 Lily Brooks 4 Maisie Stawarz 10 Isla Powell 5 Harriot Reid 11 Molly Ferrier 6 Connor Martin 12 Jade Mourier

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11:30 – 12:15 Classes D4 and D14A to run together Award Sponsored by Dean Shears Best Performance D4/D14A/B D4 VERSE SPEAKING OWN CHOICE Year 4 1 Bodie Hamilton 2 Sophie Steward

D14A SET VERSE SPEAKING Year 4 – Set Verse A

The Gerbil’s Escape/Cobweb Morning 1 Sean Collier 8 Jaimee Garrod 2 Emma Mitchell 9 Lisa Rosario 3 Freya Asker 10 Gracie Green 4 Oliver Behagg 11 Jake Clarke 5 James Bell 12 Abigail Nycz 6 Lucas Heron 13 Reuben Hirst 7 Sophie Steward 14 Amber Jenkins

12:15-12:45 D14B SET VERSE SPEAKING Year 4 – Set Verse B

The Gerbil’s Escape/Cobweb Morning

12:45 - 1:45 Lunch 1:45 – 2:45 School section D28 and D26 – Mixed Art /Group Speaking (Schools requested to arrive at 1:15 and to be seated by 1:40)

Award Eastfield Shield Best Performance from D28 and D26 D28 Group Speaking - Year 6 and under 1 Woodland View Primary School

D26 Schools Mixed Arts S & D 2018 1 The SBMs Band from Standens Barn Primary School

2 Irthingborough Nursery and Infant School

1 Lucy Stiles 9 AJ McCrory 2 Scott Hope 10 Noah Boyce 3 Summer Lloyd-Williams 11 Pheobe Usher 4 Reuben Hirst 12 Ellie Evans 5 Phoebe Wilkinson 13 Katie Battams 6 Summer Mabbutt 14 Gracie-Mae Steele 7 William Donaldson 15 Jamie Young 8 Bethany Rogers

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2:45 – 3:00 Tea Break 3:00 – 3:45 Class D32 and D9 to run together

Award Charmandean Cup for best overall in classes D32 Memorised Prose Year 7 and over 1 Tom Moxon 5 Felicity Hamilton 2 Charley Knight 6 Lauren Lewis 3 Beatriz Kingsmill-Smith 7 Alice Pennington 4 Harriet Taylor

D9 VERSE SPEAKING OWN CHOICE - Year 11 and over 1 Siena Rista 3 Lauren Lewis 2 Olivia Benjamin

Award for Class D44 sponsored by David Saint

3:45 – 5:00 Class D44 - Solo Acting – Years 9 and 10 1 Charlotte Poppy Baker 7 Zofia Panek 2 Ben Mineards 8 James Kemp 3 Ella Turner 9 Jacob Benhayoun 4 Jessica Paton 10 Randall Morris 5 Maria Ermakova 11 Sebastian Marks 6 Georgia Meachem 12 Jessica Wright

5:00 - 5:45 Tea 5:45 –7:15 D39, D40, D47 and D45 all to run together D39 Duologues Years 9 and 10 1 Tom Vaughan and Lewis Howes 3 Joseph Ward and Archie Clark 2 Jacob Benhayoun and Sebastian Marks

D40 Duologue Year 11 and over 1 Harry Rowland and Anna Duff

D47 Solo Acting Shakespeare - Year 11 and over 1 Jonathan Hosking

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Class Sponsored by Marilyn Rooke D45 – Solo Acting Year 11+ 1 Siena Rista 5 Molly Brown 2 Jonathan Hosking 6 Joe Cowell 3 Joseph McGoff 7 Vanessa Kanu 4 Sam Nurse 8 Harry Rowland

7:15 Classes D18 and D8 to run together

Award - Patrickson Memorial Cup Best Performance in D18/D8 D18 SET VERSE SPEAKING – Y9 and Y10 1 Anisha Chadalavada 2 Ben Mineards

D8 VERSE SPEAKING OWN CHOICE- Year 9 and 10 1 Anisha Chadalavada 4 Maria Ermakova 2 Ben Mineards 5 Nikeisha Patel 3 Ella Turner

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Tuesday 22nd May 2018 Abington Avenue URC Church

Award Sponsor by Judith Murray in memory of Kathleen Madden Best Performance in D16/D6 9:30 – 10:30 Class D16 Set Verse A – Year 6

Dreaming the Unicorn or the Marrog 1 Lucie Coombes 11 Harry O'Toole

2 Freya Devereux 12 Rachel Bell

3 Annie Harris 13 Isobelle Young

4 Kayla Finnis 14 Adele Steward

5 Jessica Butcher 15 Charlotte Brown

6 Benjamin Bailey 16 Stella Brooks

7 Charlie O'Neill 17 Olivia Little

8 Freya Fergusson 18 Alex Young

9 Joshua Berwick 19 Orla Hand

10 Gracie Wooding 20 Stevie Collier

10:30 Break 10:45 Class D6 VERSE SPEAKING OWN CHOICE Year 6

1 Ques-li De bruin 6 Fleur Doyle-Fisher

2 Nikki Lily Atif 7 Maham Aftab

3 Lucie Coombes 8 Adele Steward

4 Sofia Valentino-Tucker 9 Charlotte Brown

5 Lily Robertson



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11:30 Classes D31 and D20 to run together + adjudication of Class D21 D31 Memorised Prose – Year 6 and under 1 Isabella Moxon 2 Nikki Lily Atife

D20 Original Prose /Poetry 1 Lana Webb 3 Adele Steward 2 Nikki Lily Alife

D21 Write Your Own Poem (adjudication only – no performance)

1 R D Kelly 3 R D Kelly 2 R D Kelly 4 Aadya Mudgil

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch

Award Sponsor by Elms Studio in memory of Kathleen Leah Elms – Best Performance in D15/D5 1:00- 2:00 Class D15 SET VERSE SPEAKING – Year 5

The Midnight Skaters or Seal Song 1 Emma Beckett 10 Grace Gardener 2 Alex Galloway 11 Brandon Martin 3 Emily Savage 12 Georgia Stawarz 4 Charlotte Tyrer 13 Elloise Tildesley 5 Olivia Beckett 14 William Coulton 6 Elizabeth Coe 15 Evie Parsons 7 Isaac Vearling 16 Jacob Palmer 8 Tinzy Roberts 17 Millie Little 9 Isabella Moxon

2:00 – 2:30 Class D5 VERSE SPEAKING OWN CHOICE – Year 5 1 Isabella Moxon 4 Jessica Parrish

2 Eva Berman 5 Pippa Barney

3 Isla Harris

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2:30 – 3:30 Classes D48, D30 and D33 to run together D48 Mime 1 Jessica Paton 3 Karsten Adjedakor 2 Ruby Adams and Tess Garret

D33 Memorised Speaking for Two Speakers 1 Anisha and Abhisri Chadalavada 4 Lily Robertson and Fleur Doyle-

Fisher 2 Ruby Adams and Tess Garret 5 Maham Aftab and Sofia

Valentino-Tucker 3 Eva Berman and Pippa Barney

D30 Reading for Performance (Open) 1. Amber Groocock

3:30 – 4:30 Class D17, D7 and D50 to run together

Award The Parkside Trophy Best Performance from D17/D7 D17 – SET VERSE SPEAKING - Years 7 and 8

A poem from “The Works Collection” 1 Abhisri Chadalavada 5 Chloe Golden 2 Tom Moxon 6 Eloise Ley 3 Charley Knight 7 Anabelle Warnier 4 Beatriz Kingsmill-Smith 8 Isabelle Botterill

D7 – VERSE SPEAKING OWN CHOICE – Year 7 and 8

1 Abhisri Chadalavada 6 Emily Polhill 2 Beatriz Kingsmill-Smith 7 Alex Felice 3 Harriet Taylor 8 Rebecca Turner 4 Chloe Golden 9 Emmie-Rose Stephens 5 Joel Cain 10 Alice Clarke

D50 Presentation Year 7 and over 1 Eloise Ley 2 Anabelle Warnier

4:30-5:00 Tea

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5:00 – 6:00 Class D43 - Solo Acting Years 7 and 8 – Group A

Award Sponsored by Christine Smith in memory of Mary Ayling 1 Charley Knight 6 Isabelle Botterill 2 Beatriz Kingsmill-Smith 7 Emily Polhill 3 Harriet Taylor 8 Alex Felice 4 Chloe Golden 9 Eloise Ley 5 Rebecca Turner 10 Anabelle Warnier

6:00 – 6:45 Class D38 – Duologues Years 7 and 8

Award Class Sponsored by Mrs R D Shaw 1 Liberty Abbott and Kayla Sibanda 5 Peter Aston and Finlay

Normanton 2 Maddie Myers & Sara Fuchs 6 Charlie Packman and Fred

Walters 3 Jasmine Buglass and Katie Maybin 7 James Kendrick and Aaron

Rajapalan 4 Ruby Marris and Ciara Jones 8 Chloe Golden and Beatriz

Kingsmill-Smith 6:45 – 7:45 Class D43 - Solo Acting Years 7-8 - Group B

Award Class Sponsored by Norman Smith in memory of Bobby Smith 1 Katie Maybin 7 Teejay Hiles 2 Owen McClay 8 James Kendrick 3 Maddie Myers 9 Jasmine Buglass 4 Felicity Hamilton 10 Elliott Smyth 5 Faith Atkinson 11 Abdul Benhayoun 6 Darran Fotso



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Speech and Drama Awards: JUNE NURSER PLATE for Most Promising Junior Actor/Actress Yr 6 & under ANITA WRIGHT PLATE for Most Promising Senior Actor/Actress Yr 7 & over ROY WALKER TROPHY for Most Promising Senior Competitor Yr 7 & over FESTIVAL PLATE for Most Promising Junior Competitor Yr 6 & under MARY GODMAN SHIELD for Most Memorable Poetry Performance The recipients of these Awards will be contacted either during or ASAP at the end of the Speech and Drama Classes and invited to attend The Eisteddfod Concert for their presentation The Speech and Drama section is particularly grateful for the support given in memory of Carolyn Allitt, Mr & Mrs Burdett, Dennis Panter, Kate Trueman and Anita Wright

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Lessons

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The Official Eisteddfod Accompanists for 2018 If you have requested an accompanist and would like a private rehearsal with the them before the Eisteddfod, this may be arranged for a fee of £15.00 per half-hour. All you need to do is check the accompanist for your class and either email or call the relevant number, listed below, for an appointment.

Rosemary Robinson Tel: 01788 567613

Rosemary read music at Newnham College, Cambridge. Now based in Rugby, she is much in demand as a freelance accompanist and teacher. She has performed throughout the UK as well as in Germany and Norway both on piano and harpsi-chord. In her spare time she enjoys writing music for recorder ensemble: her suite Ambion Hill was commissioned for the 2009 Society of Recorder Players Festival. She was recently soloist in the premiere of John Hawkes’ Concertino for harpsi-chord and recorder orchestra. She has also been the official accompanist at the Northern Recorder Course.

Fiona Gates: [email protected]

tel: 07845 605217 or 01788 823011

Having studied with Joan Last, Fiona was awarded a Junior Exhibitioner to study in London. Fiona later went on to do a music degree.

Oksana King: Mobile: 07530 330 914 and email: [email protected]

‘Oksana is a Russian born pianist and piano teacher based in Brixworth. She was educated in St Petersburg Conservatoire, where she completed her Performer’s Diploma with Distinctions. She performed as a soloist throughout Russia and the Czech Republic, where she also has accompanied instrumentalists, choirs and solo singers. Having substantial experience with providing accompaniments for Grades and Diploma examinations of ABRSM she frequently performs as an accompanist at the concerts and Festivals.

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Sunday 13th May

NMPAT Buildings – Kettering Road Richard Coles Hall 09:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.

All entrants are requested to keep the evening of the Thursday 24th May free, in case they are selected to perform in the

Eisteddfod Celebration Concert

Our Recorder and Woodwind Adjudicator 2018 - Luan Shaw

Luan Shaw MA PgDip BA(Hons) ABSM(P) ABSM(T) HonBC PgCert(LTHE) FHEA - Woodwind

Luan has been an adjudicator member of the British and International Federation of Festivals since 2001.

Her portfolio career spans 25+ years, involving solo, orchestral, and chamber music perfor-mance, recording for television and radio, instrumental, classroom and ensemble teaching and workshop facilitation. For the past decade Luan has worked as an ABRSM Diploma exam-iner and as Co-principal Clarinet with Orchestra of the Swan.

Luan is Senior Lecturer at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where her roles are Head of Ped-agogy, Professional Performance Course Director and Assistant Director of Postgraduate Studies. She was awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in 2015.

Where requested, accompanist for the woodwind and recorder classes - Rosemary Robinson

Recorders 9:30 a.m. classes M120 and M121 to run together

Award for the best overall performance in Class M120 sponsored by

Mr and Mrs Reid M120 DESCANT/TREBLE RECORDER SOLO - Year 4 and under - Own choice-with piano if required 1 Bella Godfrey 4 Victoria Mazur 2 Lisa Rosario 5 Oluwaifemi Adewumi 3 William Coventry

http://www.federationoffestivals.org.uk/adjudicator/luan-shaw/

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Mr and Mrs K Walden M121 Year 6 and under Own choice-with piano if required 1 Catriona Rose 3 Lisa Owen 2 Kiran Thakrar 4 Annamiah Wilson

10:30 – Short Break

Woodwind 10:40 a.m. classes M96 and M90 to run together

Award for the best overall performance in Class M96 sponsored

by Mr and Mrs N Cobb WOODWIND RECITAL M96 Open Own choice of contrasting pieces 1 Morag Clark 3 Samuel Austin 2 Will Gold


Mrs Anne Strudwicke CLARINET SOLO M90 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 William Coventry 3 La Shawn Henry 2 Mateusz Mazur 4 Imisi Alao

11:35 a.m. classes M86, M87, M93 and M95 to run together

Award for the best overall performance in Class M93, M95, M86 and M87

sponsored by Mrs Rosalind Gibson FLUTE SOLO M86 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Charlotte Tausney 2 Katharine Last

M87 Year 11 and under Own choice 1 Priya Lakkappa 3 Ruby Fear 2 Emily Iona Richardson 4 Lara Ali

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BASSOON SOLO M93 Year 11 and under Own choice 1 Priya Lakkappa 2 Nicholas Hoppe

SAXOPHONE SOLO M95 Year 11 and under Own choice 1 Rowan Dymott

Recorders

Award for the best overall performance in Class M128 sponsored by the Northampton Recorder Society

02.00 p.m. M128 Recorder Ensembles – Year 6 and under 1 Brixworth CEVC Recorder Ensemble 3 Wellingborough Centre recorders 2 Woodland View Primary School Recorder Ensemble

Woodwind 2:30 p.m. classes M99 and M100

Award for the best overall performance in Class M99 and M100 sponsored by

Claire Strudwicke

WOODWIND ENSEMBLE (may include a French Horn) M99 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Brixworth CEVC Woodwind Trio 2 Gracie Atkins and Maddie Halsey

M100 Year 11 and under Own choice 1 Lara Ali and Riana Ao


Mr and Mrs Naylor 3:00 p.m. M101 Open Own choice 1 NSG Sax Group 4 The Arnold Quintet 2 NSB Wind Ensemble 5 Malcolm Arnold Academy Clarinet

Choir 3 The Alexander Quartet

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Sunday 13th May

NMPAT Buildings Kettering Road Drama Studio 9:30 – 12:30

All entrants are requested to keep the evening of the Thursday 24th May free, in case they are selected to perform in the Eisteddfod Celebration Concert

Our Strings Adjudicator 2018 – Ian Smith

Ian was born in London and is a graduate of York University. He studied violin privately with Frederick Grinke. He has held 4 teaching posts in his career (3 as Director of Music). Between the last two he was Head of Bedfordshire Music Service for 11 years. Ian is still in demand as a violinist but spends most of his time now conducting. Ian is Musical Director and principal conductor of the Bedford Choral Society (since 1985) and the Danesborough Chorus (since 1977), posts which he still holds. He conducted the Bedfordshire County Youth Second Or-chestra for many years with whom he gave frequent performances at the Edinburgh Festival.

This breadth of musical experience and his enthusiasm for music has resulted in Ian being in-vited to conduct a number of other orchestras, give vocal workshops, run courses for adults and to adjudicate at various music festivals. As a violinist he is also leader of the Beverley String Quartet

Where requested, accompanist for the strings classes – Fiona Gates

Strings

9:30 a.m. classes M71, M85 and M72 to run together VIOLIN OR VIOLA SOLO M71 Year 4 and under Own choice 1 Anastasiya Sabolik 2 Olivia Spencer

NON- COMPETITIVE ANY STRINGED INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE M85 Own choice

1 Jonathan Robin M72 Year 11 and under Own choice 1 Chloe Alcazar 4 Ethan Round 2 Lily Machin-Bradbury 5 Fatima Noureddine 3 Natsumi Ao

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10:20 a.m. classes M74, M75, M109, M29 and M33 to run together

Award for the best overall performance in Class M74 and M75 given

in memory of Sarah Parker CELLO OR DOUBLE BASS SOLO M74 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Madelaine Clarke 3 Sadhbh Monaghan 2 Zara Enright

M75 Year 11 and under Own choice 1 Krishna Lakkappa 3 Lucy Underwood 2 Freya Chapman

10:50 – Short Break

Harp M109 Own choice 1 Zara Enright

Guitar & Ukulele

CLASSICAL GUITAR/UKULELE SOLO M29 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Oliver Chapman

ELECTRIC GUITAR SOLO M33 Year 11 and under Own choice 1 Jonathan Robin

Strings

Award for the best overall performance in Class M78 sponsored by Janet Marshall

STRING RECITAL 11.20 p.m. - M78 Open - Any stringed instrument 1 Rowan Dymott 3 Hing Tim Fung 2 Phoebe McErlean 4 Darya Sutton

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Sunday 13th May

NMPAT Buildings Kettering Road Edmund Rubbra Hall 2:00 – 5:00

All entrants are requested to keep the evening of the Thursday 24th May free, in case they are selected to perform in the

Eisteddfod Celebration Concert

String Ensemble

Edward Chapman Cup Awarded for the best overall performances in Classes M82 and M83

2:00 p.m. classes M82 and M83 to run together

M82 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Barry Road String Ensemble 2 Woodland View Primary School

String Ensemble M83 Year 11 and under Own choice 1 Holloway String Quartet 3 Sponne String Quintet 2 Holloway Senior Strings Ensemble

STRING CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE – OPEN

Dingley Cup Awarded for the best overall performances in Class M84 A group of 4 or more players – un-conducted. 02.45 p.m. - M84 Open - Own choice – 1 Zinnia Quartet 3 Archer String Quartet 2 Vivente String Quartet 4 4 Tunes String Quartet

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Sunday 13th May

Abington Avenue URC Church 02:00 p.m. – 08:00 p.m.


Our Vocal and Adult Choir Adjudicator – 2018 Maria Jagusz

Maria trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and the National Opera Studio. She has

worked as a singer all over the U.K. and abroad. She has been a soloist at E.N.O. Opera North,

Scottish Opera, R.O.H. Opera de Lyon and Lisbon Opera, where she sang in operas with many

leading singers including Domingo, Freni, Carreras, Lesley Garrett and Dame Felicity Lott.

Even when Maria was singing full time she was always interested in helping young singers to im-

prove their vocal technique and performing abilities. Over the past fifteen years Maria has built up a

large teaching practise and is passionate about creating opportunities for young talented singers es-

pecially those wanting to try for careers in singing and musical theatre. She was on the music staff

at London College of Music and has coached at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Royal

Northern College of Music and Birmingham Conservatoire. Over thirty of her students are now

working professionally and many of her younger students gain places at leading music conserva-

toires.

Where requested, accompanist for the vocal classes – Fiona Gates

Vocal If you’re using a CD backing track please bring a C.D. machine to play it on.

The Libaret Cup Awarded for the best overall performance in Classes M15, M6,

M16, M14, M12 and M17

Award of an Eisteddfod Token for the best overall performance in Classes M15, M3, M7, M10, M16, M14, M17 and M18

2:00 p.m. classes M15, M3, M6, M7 and M16 to run together ORATORIO OR CANTATA Performers to give a brief introduction to their programme. M15 OPEN Own choice 1 Richard Jackson

M3 VOCAL SOLO – Year 11 and under 1 Georgina Stock

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Award for the best overall performance in Classes M6 and M7 sponsored by

David Saint MUSIC THEATRE SOLO M6 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Holly Pheasant 4 Molly Thomas 2 Glen Barnett 5 Alice Burn 3 Cydnee-Mae Sherman

M7 MUSICAL THEATRE 1 Georgina Stock

OPERATIC ARIA OR OPERETTA Performers to give a brief introduction to the piece. M16 Open Own choice 1 Richard Jackson

2:40 Short Break 2:50 p.m. classes M14, M10, M17, M12 and M18 to run together M14 Vocal Solo - Open Own choice 1 Anakin Buckle

M10 FOLK SONG 1 Georgina Stock

LIEDER, ITALIAN OR MELODIE – IN ORIGINAL LANGUAGE Performers to give a brief synopsis of their song. M17 Open Own choice 1 Richard Jackson

Award for the best overall performance in Class 12 sponsored by

Mrs T de L Young on behalf of Alex Young CONTEMPORARY “POP” SONG SOLO M12 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Tegan Stokes 2 Alice Burn 1

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RECITAL Selection of contrasting songs by different composers. M18 Open Own choice 1 Richard Jackson

Choirs – Community & Adult (no age restrictions)

NON-COMPETITIVE COMMUNITY CHOIRS 5:00 - M28 Open 1 The Melody Choir 3 The Chase Choir 2 Junction 14 Ladies A Cappella

The Challenge Cup Awarded for the best overall performance in

Classes M27 and M26 6:15 p.m. classes M27 and M26 to run together FAMILY & FRIENDS MUSIC MAKING – NOT SCHOOL-BASED M27 Open 1 The Weston Underwood Choir

CHOIRS M26 Open 1 The Melody Choir 3 Junction 14 Ladies A Cappella 2 Northampton Male Voice Choir 4 NMPAT Community Choir

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Saturday 19th May

NMPAT Buildings Kettering Road Room 14 2:00 – 4:30

Our Piano/Keyboard Adjudicator – 2018 Helen Deakin

Helen Deakin GRSM LRAM ARCM PGCE - Piano/Keyboard

Helen Deakin studied piano and clarinet as joint first study at the Royal Academy of Music. She performs as both soloist and accompanist, with a particular specialism in chamber music.

As an ABRSM examiner, presenter and mentor, Helen has worked extensively throughout the UK and around the world. She has run a flourishing private teaching practice for over 25 years and is a very busy adjudicator member of the British and International Federation of Festi-vals.

Piano Award for the best overall performance in Class M53 sponsored by

Mrs M A Walker 02.00p.m. - M53 Grade 7-8 Any 1 piece from the current ABRSM, Trinity College or Rock School Syllabuses – Grades 7-8 1 Priya Lakkappa 3 Tim Fung 2 Peter Smith

Barlow Shield presented for the best overall performance in Class M65

PIANO DUET OR TRIO 02.30 p.m. - M65 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Alice Kelly and Annika Varney 6 Hannah Davis, Rachel Davis and

Annika Varney 2 Hannah and Rachel Davis 7 Amrita Ark and Hannah Pavitt 3 Victoria Kunes and Annika Varney 8 Ariana Baninoe and Nikki Atife 4 Sienna Patel and Ella-May Brown 5 Victoria Kunes and Vanessa Kunes

03:30 Short Break

http://www.federationoffestivals.org.uk/adjudicator/helen-deakin/

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Electric Keyboard

Eisteddfod Token awarded for the best overall performance in Classes M68 and M69

3:15 p.m. Classes M68 and M69 to run together ELECTRIC KEYBOARD M68 Year 6 and under 1 Gracie Atkins 5 Evie O'Neill 2 Hope Kiernan 6 Roisin Reynolds 3 Anya Freeman 7 Andreea Mereacre 4 Olivia Spencer



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Saturday 19th May

NMPAT Buildings Kettering Road Richard Coles Hall 5:45 – 8:30

Adjudicator – Helen Deakin Parsons Trophy presented for the best overall performance in Classes M64,

M57, M58, M60, M61 and M62 Award for the best overall performance in Class M64 sponsored by Richard

Holloway 5:45 p.m. Classes M64 and M57 to run together PIANO RECITAL M64 Open - Own choice of contrasting pieces 1 Tim Fung 3 Michael Rose 2 Freya Chapman


Mrs Pamela Rawlinson PIANO SOLO - SONATA M57 Open One movement from a sonata 1 Russell Pilkington

6:45 p.m. Classes M58, M60, M61 and M63 to run together PIANO SOLO - CHOPIN M58 Open Own choice. Any work by Chopin 1 Peter Smith 2 Russell Pilkington

PIANO SOLO – BACH FAMILY M60 Open Own choice of any work by the Bach Family 1 Russell Pilkington 2 Michael Rose

PIANO SOLO - BAROQUE M61 Open Choice of any piece by a Baroque composer 1 Gunalini Gunendran

PIANO SOLO - ROMANTIC M62 Open - Any Romantic piece written in 19th century or early 20th century 1 Jonathon Puleston

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Saturday 19th May



Rock Groups and Rock Festival – two prizes of recording session time – also a range of free workshops

Our Rock and Pop Adjudicator – 2018

Jenn Clempner Jenn Clempner is Principal Study Vocal Tutor, Professional Engagement Tutor and lec-tures one of the Year 3 Optional Modules 'Stagecraft & Communication For Singers’.She is a Singer-Pianist, Music Director for theatre and choirs, an Independent Vocal Tutor & Lecturer in Music.Her professional work as a Musician began in 2007, when she toured the UK and Europe with indie-pop outfit The Hoosiers (Sony BMG) as a Session Musician (backing vocals, keyboards and percussion). During this time she was awarded a platinum album for the sale of 300,000 copies of ‘The Trick To Life’ and her work with The Hoosiers. Jenn worked as a London based Session Musician for a number of years and combined this with managing independent record label, Beatroute Records in 2008. Having migrated back to her roots in the North-West of England Jenn began working independently as a Vocal Tutor and was resident Music and Voice Tutor at an Acting School from 2011 to 2015. In August 2014 she launched The Jenn Clempner School of Singing, her own estab-lishment for training and coaching in singing. Jenn has also worked as an MD since 2012, with (formerly) the Manchester Library Theatre Company, various productions with ALRA North and more recently with Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre. She also consults as a mu-sic professional and continues to sing and play within the live music arena

The two groups showing the most technical skill, originality and overall potential will receive the offer of a half day recording session in Stalkers Recording Studio, Northampton.

https://jennclempner.wordpress.com/the-jenn-clempner-school-of-singing/

http://www.hopemilltheatre.co.uk/

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ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR CLASS.

SCHOOLS ROCK BAND 2pm-3.30pm (CREDIT GIVEN FOR OWN COMPOSITION) Instrumental and/or vocal M41 Year 9 and under Own choice

1. Rebels Without a Cause 5. Montsaye Academy Rock Band 2. Dragon Three Doors Down 6. NMPAT Kettering Junior Rock Band

1 3. Pangea 7. NMPAT Kettering Junior Rock Band

2 4. Green Line

OPEN – ROCK 4.00-6.00pm (CREDIT GIVEN FOR OWN COMPOSITION) M42 Open Own choice

1. Check The Suggestions 6. 10AM 2. Young Statement 7. A& C 3. Flight 19 8. Type 22 4. NMPAT Rock Acoustic Group 9. NMPAT Kettering Senior Rock Band

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5. Top Left 10. NMPAT Kettering Senior Rock Band 2

Alongside the Rock and Pop performances, and with grateful thanks to funding from the Northamptonshire Community Foundation and huge support from NMPAT, the Eisteddfod is proud to offer free Rock Workshops for all entrants.

Workshop Schedule:- 4 x Workshops to run from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. for Open Rock entrants

Break from 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

4 x Workshops to run from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. for Schools Rock entrants

It is assumed all the young people performing in the Rock Festival will wish to take advantage of the workshops. Tim Smith, NMPAT’s Head of Rock Schools, will be liaising with all group leaders to let entrants know where and when they are scheduled to attend in advance of the day. If you’re not in a rock group and would like to attend the workshops please email Tim direct at [email protected] A huge thank you to Tim Smith, NMPAT’s “Rock and Pop” coordinator and his team of teachers, all of whom have done the lion’s share of work in making this possible.

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The 4 workshops leaders are:

Workshop 1. Vocal Workshop Leader TBC

Workshop 2. Greg Coulson (Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter) Greg Coulson is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and gifted performer. An accomplished Pianist and Ham-mond player he is also a gifted guitarist and singer/songwriter specialising in Rhythm & Blues. 2010 saw the break Greg had been looking for, at the age of 19 he joined the legendary two- tone band The Selecter. Known as a Hammond player, and not just a keyboard player, Greg toured with The Selecter and made over 400 ap-pearances worldwide. Gigs include: Coachella, Riot Fest, Ink and Iron (USA), Isle of Wight Festival (UK) in ad-dition to touring Europe, Scandinavia, America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

After leaving The Selecter back in March 2015, Greg landed a leading role in the West End production of, “Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined” at the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus. An amazing opportunity, that led to playing and performing with Burt Bacharach himself for TV appearances (national) and the open-ing night at the Criterion

Workshop 3. NIKO TSONEV Described as a 'guitarist's guitarist, Niko Tsonev is also a gifted songwriter and producer standing apart from the pack of new similar artists with his unique personal style and sassy edge. His solo guitar work is a melting pot of Progressive Rock, Djent, Jazz and Classical impressionism. “Atmospheric instrumental passages and pounding riffs. We are hungry for more!” Guitarist Magazine, 2018 "Niko Tsonev's jaw-dropping guitar pyrotechnics are a revelation throughout!" PROG Magazine UK, 2016 "Tsonev's guitar depicts sonic landscapes of desolate crystalline beauty and lyrical, near-vocal guitar melodies". Total Guitar, 2013 “Not only a fantastic guitarist, but also an amazing composer… ” Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Bumblefoot, Guns N’ Roses, Art Of Anarchy) “Hip ideas, strong tunes, killer guitar playing.” Adam Holzman (Miles Davis) Niko is a versatile performer with credits including artists from various genres: Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), Mr Fastfinger, Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen), Christophe Godin, Lifesigns, JJ Grey, Adam Holzman (Miles Davis), Grog Rox (Die So Fluid, Ozzy Osbourne), Samy Bishai (Natacha Atlas), Blake Sonnet, Divided Kingdom Republic, Digitonal and many more. Voted in the top 4 best progressive rock guitarists for 2016 by PROG Magazine, Tsonev is also a sought-after composer, producer, mixing engineer and music technology specialist. Niko proudly endorses Suhr Guitars, Kemper Amps, Elixir Strings, Hughes & Kettner, TC Electronic, Duesenberg and Wampler.

Workshop 4. Luke Flowers Luke has been a long standing member of the Cinematic Orchestra for seventeen years; touring and perform-ing around the world in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Montreux Jazz Festi-val, New York Summer Stage and Glastonbury. He has also worked with Corinne Bailey Rae, Roots Manuva, Kandace Springs (Blue Note) and The Breath (Real World). TV appearences include Jay Leno, David Letter-man, Ellen, Jools Holland, Jimmy Kimmel As an educator Luke has taught at the RNCM for the past year. He has also taught at LIPA, BIMM and Leeds College of Music .

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Sunday 20th May

NMPAT Buildings Kettering Road Richard Coles Hall 9:30 – 4:45

Adjudicator – Helen Deakin

Piano

Award for the best overall performance in Class M50 sponsored by Perfect Notes Music School

09.30 a.m. - M50 Grade 1-2 Any 1 piece from the current ABRSM, Trinity College or Rock School Syllabuses – Grades 1-2 1 Anumita Ravikumar 8 Omena Ayonowe 2 Vincent Rigel S.Quinto 9 James Rockingham 3 Blake Ransford 10 Okello Rangarira 4 Zak Anderson 11 Olivia Willison 5 Lani-Elsa Ikumelo 12 Alexandra Vartan 6 Jessica Hedgecock 13 Beatrix Ngan 7 Xin Yi Yu 14 Nathaniel Ngan


Dr Arabella Dean 10:30 Short Break 10.40 a.m. - M51 Grade 3-4 Any 1 piece from the current ABRSM, Trinity College or Rock School Syllabuses – Grades 3-4 1 Denisa Zaharia 9 Lani-Elsa Ikumelo 2 David Szallone 10 Nicholas Mooney 3 Katrina Komarova 11 Eliza Ali 4 Chanaya Kashi Kapugeekiyana 12 Eve Plummer 5 Sophia Zhou 13 Nikki Atife 6 Yi Cheng Yoong 14 Ariana Baninoe 7 Megan Ransford 15 Ananya Rastogi 8 William Mooney 16 Tharini Thabotharan

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11.50 a.m. - NON-COMPETITIVE PIANO SOLO M55 For entrants who purely wish to perform and receive comments and advice from the adjudicator. Open 1 Anna Wilson

12.00 p.m. - M52 Grade 5-6 Any 1 piece from the current ABRSM, Trinity College or Rock School Syllabuses – Grades 5-6 1 Dawn Zhou 3 Jude Plummer 2 Rita Feditsa 4 Leofin Gunaseelan

Piano 1:30 p.m. - M43 Year 2 and under – Elephant Ride or Yankee Doodle from Piano Adventures Lesson Book: Primer Book and an Own Choice piece 1 Camille Plummer 4 Hanna Kozowy 2 Emilly Scanlon 5 Fiorela Cenaj 3 Elliott Bayley

1.50 p.m. - M44 Year 2/3 and under - Peter, Peter or Rusty Old Bike from Piano Adventures Performance Book Level 1 (2nd Edition) and an Own Choice piece 1 Ryan Zhou 2 Phoebe Podesta

2.00 p.m.M45 Year 3/4 and under - Pachyderm Caravan or Horseman’s Night Ride from Piano Adventures Performers Book 2A (2nd Edition) and an Own Choice piece 1 Oscar Goody 3 Iris Plummer 2 Charlie Jackson 4 Skyla Rea-Richardson

2.20 p.m. - M46 Year 4 and under – Persian Market or Morning Has Broken from Piano Adventures Performance Book Level 3A (2nd Edition) and an Own Choice piece 1 Xin Yi Yu 2 Vanessa Kunes

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2.35 p.m. - M47 Year 5 and under – Vampire Blues or Lady Eleanor from Spooky Piano Time (Oxford University Press) and an Own Choice piece 1 Brannon Bird 7 Adelina Timoftii 2 Blake Ransford 8 Alice Kelly 3 William Mooney 9 Rachel Davis 4 Olivia Fidan 10 Annika Varney 5 Zofia Kozowy 11 Hannah Davis 6 Daniel Swierzewski 12 Daniel Cistelecan

3:15 Short Break

Pearson Trophy Shield presented for the best overall performance in Class M48

3.35 p.m. - M48 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Denisa Zaharia 6 Joris Kucinskas 2 Zak Anderson 7 Victoria Kunes 3 Kiran Thakrar 8 Annika Varney 4 Liam Michieka 9 Emilia Okon 5 Lena Spence

4.35 p.m. - M49 Year 11 & under Own choice 1 Bryan Anukwe 2 De Sharai Henry



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Sunday 20th May


Our Brass Adjudicator – 2018 Barry Clark

Barry studied piano and trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music. For thirty years he was Head of Music in schools in Harrow, Market Harborough and Kettering, during which time his bands, orchestras and choirs won numerous awards at national and international events. More recently his choir ‘Masquerade’ have been Children’s Choir of the Year and winners at Llangollen three times. In 1997 he took early retirement in order to concentrate on his examining work and adjudicating for the British and International Federation of Festivals, and since then he has travelled extensively. He is married with two sons, one of whom is principal pianist for the Royal Ballet.

Where requested, accompanist for the brass classes – Oksana King

Brass

BRASS INSTRUMENT SOLO


Mrs Pat Jackson in memory of Bob Jackson

09.30 a.m. - M102 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Amelia Butler 4 Ruby Gillings 2 Kaitlyn Smith 5 Polly Rumble 3 Joseph Vian 6 Sophie Webster

Award for the best overall performance in Classes M103 and M104 sponsored

by Raymond Clifford 09.55 a.m. - M103 Open Own choice

1 Anna Langton 4 Polly Rumble 2 Euan Willis 5 James Ward 3 Tom Peachey 6 Lucy Underwood

M104 Brass Instrument Recital

1 Lindsey Cameron

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BRASS INSTRUMENT ENSEMBLE – 11:30 a.m. Classes M106, M107, M135 and M137 to run through

NON COMPETITIVE – a large ensemble of any combination (4 or more players) M137 Open 1 Fretalis

Award for the best overall performance in Class M106, M107 and M135 sponsored by Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium

Any combination of Brass Instruments

M106 Year 11 and under Own choice

1 Cortet 3 James Ward and Polly Rumble 2 Liberty Brass Quartet

M107 Open Own choice

1 NSG Brass Group

M135 Year 13 and under Own choice 1 Liberty Drum Corps



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Percussion Adjudicator – T.B.C 2:00 – 3:30

Percussion/Drum Kit Pieces with backing tracks must be played on CD’s supplied by the entrant.

Award for the best overall performance in Classes M112, M113, M114 and M119 sponsored by Mr and Mrs J Sexton

2:00.p.m. Classes M112, M113, M114 and M119 to run together DRUM KIT SOLOS Own choice of any 2 pieces of the same grade from the current Trinity Rock & Pop, or Rockschool syllabuses. M112 Grades 1 - 3 1 Joseph Jones 3 Timothy Robin 2 Kate Horsley

M113 Grades 4 - 6 1 Krishna Lakkappa 2 Ethan Round

M114 Grades 7 – 8 1 Ini Alao

Please don’t forget a score should be provided for the Adjudicator. M119 Open - Own choice Any number of players Not to exceed 8 minutes 1 Woodland View Primary School Percussion

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Monday 21st May

Christchurch Church - Wellingborough Road 9:30 –12:45

Our Community Bands and School Choirs Adjudicator – 2018

John Witchell John Witchell - Community Bands and School Choirs

John Witchell has worked with choirs and orchestras throughout his professional life. He has di-rected the music in schools in Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire and was at Northampton School for Boys when it became comprehensive. For fif-teen years he was Head of Hertfordshire Music Service and County Adviser for Music and, more recently Chief Executive of the Federation of Music Services. He now accompanies various choirs on piano and organ, and plays the double bass for fun!

Larger Ensembles - Schools/Open - Orchestras & Bands & Year 9/Open Choirs

Award for the best overall performance in Class M134 sponsored by CED Accountancy

MIXED ENSEMBLES – Bands/Orchestras Any combination of Brass, Strings, Woodwind, Percussion & Keyboard 9:30 a.m. Classes M134 and M135 to run together M134 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Cedar Road Brass Ensemble 2 Ecton Brook Brass Ensemble

M135 Year 13 and under Own choice 1 Malcolm Arnold Academy Brass Ensemble

10:30 a.m. Short Break

http://www.federationoffestivals.org.uk/adjudicator/john-witchell/

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10:40 a.m. Classes M38, M22 and M23 to run together

Borrett Vase presented for the best overall performance in Class M38 UKULELE ENSEMBLE M38 Year 6 and under Own choice 1 Q4 Ukulele Ensemble 2 Duston Eldean Ukulele Group


Mrs Ruth Cross CHOIRS M22 Year 9 and under Own choice of two 2 or 3 part songs 1 Quinton Singers 2 Transition Choir, Caroline Chisholm

CHOIRS M23 Open Own choice of any 2 or 3 part songs 1 Quinton Quintet

Tuesday 22nd May

Christchurch Church - Wellingborough Road 9:30 –12.15

Adjudicator – John Witchell

Choirs - Schools

SCHOOL CHOIRS - Any form of instrumental accompaniment. 1 adult player may be included.

Nat West Trophy Awarded for the best overall performance in Class M20 09.30 a.m. - M20 Year 4 and under Own choice of 2 pieces 1 Songbirds, Caroline Chisholm School 4 The Abbey Year 3 Choir 2 Wootton Primary School Singing Semiquavers

5 Little Quinton Singers

3 Junior Choir, Caroline Chisholm School

10:50 a.m. Short Break

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11:00 a.m. Classes M25 and M21 to run together

Award for the best overall performance in Class M25 sponsored by Helen Armstrong

M25 Non Competitive Open Own choice 1 Billing Brook Signing Choir

Yorkshire Bank Trophy awarded for the best overall performance in Class

M21 M21 Year 6 and under Own choice of 2 pieces 1 Wootton Primary School Top Notes 6 KVPS Choir 2 Ecton Brook Senior Choir 7 The Abbey School Choir 3 Cogenhoe Primary School Choir 8 Clipston Endowed VC Primary

School 4 Wicken Singers 9 Akeley Wood Junior School Boys'

Choir 5 Primary Choir, Caroline Chisholm School

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Sponsors

Abington Avenue United Reformed Church Helen Armstrong CED Accountancy Services Mr and Mrs N J Cobb Raymond V Clifford Mrs R Cross Dr Arabella Dean Mr Peter Dunkley Mrs Rosalind Gibson Mr Richard Holloway Mrs Pat Jackson (in memory of Bob Jackson) Mrs Janet Marshall Mrs Judith Murray (in memory of Kathleen Madden) Mr and Mrs M S Naylor Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium Northampton Recorder Group Perfect Notes Music School Mrs Pamela Rawlinson Mrs Marilyn Rooke Mr and Mrs R Reid Rev. David Saint Mr S Parrott (in memory of Sarah Parker) Mr and Mrs J Sexton Mrs R D Shaw Mr Dean Shears Mrs Christine Smith Ms Jenaya Smith (Elms Studios) Mr Norman Smith Mrs Anne Strudwicke Miss Claire Strudwicke Mr and Mrs W Walden Mrs M A Walker OBE Mr Paul Whybrow Mrs T de L Young on behalf of Alex Young

The Eisteddfod acknowledges generous support from - The Benham Charitable Trust, Albion Properties and St Giles Music

Friends Mrs Pamela Bason Mrs Judith Bird Mrs Jane Clark Mrs Diane Coe Mrs M M Garner Miss A R Lock The Lowther Trust Mrs P A Mann Mrs Imelda Mcquillan Mrs June Nurser Mrs Jill Pinnock

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Eisteddfod Rules Details also listed on our website

www.northamptoneisteddfod.org.uk

ENTRIES

1. Entries can be made online at the Eisteddfod website, or by written entry, and must reach

the Entries Secretary on or before the closing date as given in this prospectus.

2. No entry can be accepted without the Entry Fee. Refunds will only be given in exceptional

circumstances and at the discretion of the Eisteddfod’s Committee.

3. Where a year group is stipulated entrants must be at, or younger than the school year listed.

4. Performers in all ensemble classes are expected to be regular members of the group concerned.

5. Entrants may normally only perform once in a specific class except for ensemble classes, where an entrant may perform more than once, provided a different part is performed.

6. The Eisteddfod is for amateurs, defined as one who does not receive more than out-of-pocket expenses for services rendered in those branches of the arts with which the Eisteddfod is concerned. This rule does not apply to a conductor.

7. The committee reserves the right to limit, cancel or subdivide any class and to substitute an Adjudicator without notice.

8. NO photographs or recordings may be taken DURING ANY PERFORMANCE but may be taken after the performance WITH RELEVANT PERMISSION.

9. The Eisteddfod Committee cannot accept responsibility for property left at the venues during the Eisteddfod

10. Confirmation of venue, date, and time of classes will be available on the Eisteddfod website (www.northamptoneisteddfod.org.uk) or in the printed Programme. Entrants will receive an email letting them know that the website is live with this information.

11. The committee reserves the right to refuse an entry though this will only happen in exceptional circumstances

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OWN CHOICE PIECES

1. A copy of Own Choice pieces (including any choices from examination grades) must be provided for the Adjudicator’s use on the day and be marked with name and class number, otherwise the performance may be appraised non-competitively.

2. Where music has an accompaniment, this should be used. Official Accompanists will be made available if requested at the time of entry. They will need to be provided with an original copy from which to play for the performance.

3. A copy of the piano part for any Own Choice music must reach the Music Co-ordinator at least two weeks prior to the Eisteddfod. Alternatively material can be sent direct to the Official Accompanist as listed in the Programme. Failure to comply with this requirement means that the entrant will be expected to provide their own accompanist.

4. A CD accompaniment is acceptable. However, entrants must bring and use their own CD player.

5. Time Limits apply to actual performance time. This does not include tuning time, setting of the stage or introduction. However, it is expected that performance time limits will be strictly adhered to and if exceeded the performance, in competitive classes, may not be considered for an award.

ASSESSMENT & AWARDS

1. Whilst performance in some classes has a competitive element, it is not an examination and the intention is to offer a performance opportunity in a supportive environment.

2. All entrants receive written and verbal feedback from our Adjudicators with an emphasis on the positive and how performances may be improved.

3. Certificates are offered in all classes and where an adjudicator feels a performance is of particular merit they may be offered Highly Commended and Outstanding Awards.

4. Adjudicator’s decision will be regarded as final. Adjudicators will be asked to recommend candidates for the final concert.

5. No entrant, teacher or interested party is expected to discuss any aspect of the Eisteddfod with an Adjudicator before, during or after classes, except at the invitation of the Adjudicator.

6. Where Trophies/Vouchers/Cash Prizes are awarded, this is at the discretion of the classes adjudicator. Trophies remain the property of the Eisteddfod and should be returned to the Trophies Secretary one month prior to the next Eisteddfod

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COPYRIGHT - Music

1. It is the entrant’s responsibility to ensure that the provisions of the 1956 and 1988 Copyright Acts are observed.

2. The Music Publishers’ Association “Code of Practice” suggests photocopies may be offered for adjudication purposes. However any such copy will be retained by the Eisteddfod and destroyed after the event.

3. Accompanists must always be given an original copy from which to play.

The copying of music is a complex area. For more detailed information please visit the British & International Federation of Festivals website.

SPEECH & DRAMA

1. The Eisteddfod has an agreement with the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society. Performers do not have to seek Copyright permission for any poetry, prose or solo dramatic items performed to a limit of 10 minutes. However, solo dramatic items must be announced with title and author at the time of performance to qualify for copyright indemnity, and the performer must not change the words or gender of the character.

2. Duologues and group dramatic activity are not covered by this agreement and copyright for these items should be sought by performers at time of entry.

3. Performers in Own Choice verse classes will be required to submit a copy to the Adjudicator’s Steward stating the following…. TITLE – AUTHOR - PUBLISHER.

SCHOOL YEAR GROUPS EXPLAINED Reception Those becoming 5 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018

Year 1 Those becoming 6 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 2 Those becoming 7 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 3 Those becoming 8 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 4 Those becoming 9 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 5 Those becoming 10 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 6 Those becoming 11 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 7 Those becoming 12 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 8 Those becoming 13 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 9 Those becoming 14 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018

Year 10 Those becoming 15 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 11 Those becoming 16 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 12 Those becoming 17 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018 Year 13 Those becoming 18 between 1st September 2017 & 31st August 2018

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CHILD PROTECTION POLICY ……… The Northampton Eisteddfod is

affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech and has accepted the Federation’s code of conduct in all matters relating to child protection.

The Federation, and the Eisteddfod, is committed to ensuring safe environments for children and young people and believes that it is always unacceptable for a child or young person to experience abuse of any kind. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people, by a commitment to the best practice that can protect them.

This policy applies to everyone associated with the Eisteddfod and recognises that:

• the welfare of the child/young person is paramount • all children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual

orientation or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse • working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other

agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare.

The purpose of the policy is therefore:

• to provide protection for all the children and young people who participate or associated with the Eisteddfod

• to provide staff and volunteers with guidance on procedures they should adopt in the event that they suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm

The Eisteddfod seeks to safeguard children and young people by:

• valuing them, listening to and respecting them • adopting child protection guidelines through procedures and safe working practice for

staff and volunteers • recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made • sharing information about child protection and safe working practice with children,

parents, staff and volunteers • sharing information about concerns with agencies who need to know, and involving

parents and children appropriately • providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, support

and training.

This policy will be reviewed annually in November in line with Federation advice, Safe Network guidance or sooner in light of any changes in legislation or guidance.

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Our Policy

1. To match and update as necessary, the Child Protection Policy adopted by all Federation Festivals across the UK.

2. To provide a designated Festival Safeguarding Officers (FSO): For the Northampton Eistedd-fod it is currently Jenaya Smith 07956 207555

3. To accept and practice advice offered in the form of Safe Working Practice and Child Pro-tection leaflets, with support and training for all Eisteddfod staff and volunteers. Including clear reporting procedures for anyone with a concern about a child.

4. To ensure appropriate recruitment and induction procedures for all new volunteers respon-sible for providing safe environments for everyone attending / performing at the Eistedd-fod.

5. All Eisteddfod personnel to wear an official badge. All teachers/parents/guardians /carers to be asked to report all incidents of any nature to anyone wearing a badge. All reported incidents to be handled in accordance with the Safe Working Practice and Festival Child Protection best practice advice. Also to make available a quiet area / room where concerns can be expressed in private.

6. For the duration the Eisteddfod to assume all teachers/parents/guardians/carers are re-sponsible for the continuous care and supervision of their own children/pupils and their property. This includes supervision throughout all the Eisteddfod’s venues, practice and changing areas.

7. No unauthorised photography, audio or video recording of children and young people is al-lowed at the Eisteddfod. Where parents/guardians/carers do not wish photos to be taken at all, then the responsible adult attending should ensure a member of the Eisteddfod team is made aware.

8. Where children and vulnerable adults have specific needs in order to take part it is expected that the responsible teachers/parents/guardians/carers contact the Eisteddfod’s Secretary prior to arrival. The Eisteddfod will, wherever possible, seek to meet these needs, but needs to know in good time in order to prepare support – or to advise might no be possible.

9. The Eisteddfod’s Child Protection Policy is available on our web site and published explicitly in our Programme. By completing and signing the entry form all parents / guardians / carers and teachers of entrants under 18 (or vulnerable adults of any age) confirm that they give (or have obtained) the necessary consents for the entrants and licenses to take part in the Eisteddfod.

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THE EISTEDDFOD IS A CHARITY – CAN YOU HELP?

The Eisteddfod is a self-financing charitable organisation run by a team of dedicated volunteers. Help is needed to enable the Eisteddfod to maintain a service of the highest quality and to plan future with confidence. Volunteers are needed both to serve on the committee and/or steward performances. Please contact us if you can help in any way!

FRIENDS & SPONSORS

The Eisteddfod as a Charity organized by volunteers from the community, seeks help from members of the public to support the charity’s work by becoming “Friends” or “Sponsors”. “Friends” are invited to subscribe a minimum of £20 per annum towards the Festival costs and “Sponsors” a minimum of £30 per annum from which £20 will be used to purchase a voucher to be presented to the most notable performance from a specified class.

Class Sponsors have the opportunity to select the class for which their award will be made, subject to that class not already being sponsored. If a chosen class has insufficient entries to justify an award, the Committee reserves the right to decide where to award the sponsorship. For further details please contact the Eisteddfod’s Treasurer, Mike Naylor [email protected]

BURSARIES/FINANCIAL SUPPORT In 2018, and with grateful thanks to funding from the Northamptonshire Community Foundation “Compton Fund for Arts Culture and Heritage”, the Eisteddfod is in a position to offer some financial support to schools and individuals in financial need. For further information please write in confidence FAO of the Hon General Secretary, briefly explaining your situation. A member of the committee will then contact you ASAP to see what assistance might be made available.

ENDOWMENT FUND

As a charity we are always grateful for donations and with donors permission these will be recorded in the Eisteddfod Programme and funds placed in the charity’s Endowment Fund.

STEWARDS Would you help us by becoming a steward? If yes, please contact our Stewards

Secretary, Jill Pinnock on 01604 870275


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DURING THE EISTEDDFOD YOUR FIRST POINT OF CONTACT SHOULD NORMALLY BE THE EISTEDDFOD

OFFICE

07732 192336 This number is only available whilst the Eisteddfod is taking place

SPECIFIC ENQUIRIES - WHO TO CONTACT

FOR GENERAL QUERIES, BURSARIES AND QUERIES ABOUT SPEECH AND DRAMA:

Hon General Secretary/ Speech and Drama co-ordinator Ms Jenaya Marie Smith Elms Studio 6 Adams Avenue Northampton NN1 4LQ [email protected] 07956 207555 (please text ONLY during Eisteddfod period)

FOR QUERIES ABOUT MUSIC:

Music Co-ordinators

Mrs Janet Marshall 1 The Old Dairy Farm Church Lane East Haddon NN6 8DB [email protected] 01604 771378

FOR ALL OTHER ENQUIRIES: Chairman Peter Dunkley – [email protected] 01604 781074 OR 07771 505090 (please text ONLY during the Eisteddfod period)






NORTHAMPTON EISTEDDFOD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

EVERYONE WELCOME! to be held in

Room 26 NMPAT Kettering Road Northampton at 7:00pm on Wednesday 27th June 2018

We Hope You Have Enjoyed Taking Part In This Year’s Eisteddfod

And

Look Forward to Seeing You Again In May 2019

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