Concerto
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- Closing date for entries: 31 Jan 2021
- Closing date for video submissions: 12 Feb 2021
NB We are not accepting postal entries this year.
Please find the full syllabus below (this may take a few seconds to load). Click on the relevant section to see the class details.
You can also also download the syllabus as a PDF. NB The closing date has been extended to 31 Jan 2021 since the syllabus was published
Our syllabus
Choral Singing, Orchestras and Bands
ADJUDICATOR: Robert Marsh, MA, FRSA, FRCO, FISM, ARCM
Please address any queries to the convenor:
Stella Redburn, stella_redburn@fast-email.com, 020 8530 3148
All classes have a time limit of ten minutes.
The two pieces may be recorded separately and they may consist of the choir/ band singing or playing individually, or videos which have been recorded in their own home, and then edited together. If your lockdown video does not show the players/ singers, we will still accept it on good faith.
Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the programme may be performed without accompaniment.
However, if you need an accompanist, you can make your own arrangements or you can contact the Official Accompanist Liaison on accompanist.SELMF@gmail.com, who will send you a recorded backing track for you to record yourself against. Fees will apply.
Adjudication will be given based on the competitor’s performance regardless of whether they played with or without accompaniment.
Choral Singing
| 201 | Amateur Choir (Any age) |
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Choirs are required to perform two pieces of Traditional Repertoire, eg Classical, Romantic, etc. |
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| 202 | Amateur Choir – Contemporary Repertoire (Any age) |
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Choirs are required to perform two pieces of Contemporary Repertoire, eg Musical Theatre, Rock, Pop, etc. |
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| 205 | Youth Choir (18 yrs & under) |
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Choirs are required to perform two contrasting pieces of their own choice from any musical show. |
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| 206 | Junior Choir (10 yrs and under) |
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Choirs are required to perform two songs. The adjudicator will be listening for musicianship and vocal quality. 1. own choice of a traditional/ folk song |
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| 210 | Infant Choir (7 yrs and under) |
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Choirs are required to perform two contrasting pieces of their own choice. At least one of the songs should include actions. |
Orchestras and Bands
| 401 | Junior School Orchestra or Band (10 yrs and under) |
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Two contrasting pieces (Time limit 10 minutes) |
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| 402 | Amateur Instrumental Ensemble (18 yrs and over) |
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Three or more players. Two contrasting pieces. (Time limit 10 minutes) |
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| 403 | Senior School Orchestra or Band (11 – 18 yrs) |
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Two contrasting pieces. (Time limit 10 minutes) |
Recorder Groups
| 523 | Junior School Recorder Groups (10 yrs and under) |
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Groups are required to perform two contrasting pieces which can be played with or without accompaniment, or they can be accompanied by a backing CD. (Time limit 10 minutes) |
Concerto
ADJUDICATOR: James Kirby, GRSM, ARAM
Please address any queries to the convenor:
Karen Akerman, orchestral.selmf@gmail.com, 07931 707381
On the condition that we have at least six Concerto entries, there will be a prize of £100 for the winner.
| 801 | The Concerto Class (Open) |
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Competitors are required to perform one movement from any standard Concerto for piano, strings, woodwind, recorder, marimba, guitar or harp. Please state which movement is to be performed and the performing time on your entry form. Due to the current Covid-19 situation, this may be performed without accompaniment. However, if you can get your own accompanist or use a CD to accompany you, that will be permitted. Adjudication will be given based on the competitor’s performance regardless of whether they played with or without accompaniment. |
Confinemento Competitions
ADJUDICATOR: James Kirby, GRSM, ARAM
Please address any queries to the convenor:
Karen Akerman, orchestral.selmf@gmail.com, 07931 707381
Competitors are required to present a programme consisting of TWO solos, each chosen from a different discipline as listed below.
The whole programme must be recorded as one continuous video. Submitting two separate videos will not be allowed and will be disqualified.
We recommend setting your room up so that the competitor can move from one discipline to another whilst being recorded.
PLEASE NOTE: You may enter both the Millennium and Confinemento Classes but no pieces/ items may be repeated between the two classes.
The Confinemento Competition disciplines are:
1. Singing
2. Piano
3. Strings
4. Guitar
5. Harp
6. Woodwind
7. Brass
8. Percussion
9. Recorder
10. Speech and Drama
| 903 | Confinemento Senior (18 yrs and under) |
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The overall programme must not exceed 15 minutes. |
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| 902 | Confinemento Intermediate (14 yrs and under) |
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The overall programme must not exceed 10 minutes. |
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| 901 | Confinemento Junior (10 yrs and under) |
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The overall programme must not exceed 6 minutes. |
Instrumental Classes
ADJUDICATOR: James Kirby, GRSM, ARAM
Please address any queries to the convenor:
Karen Akerman, orchestral.selmf@gmail.com, 07931 707381
Competitors may make one entry per class with instruments from the strings, woodwind, brass or percussion family.
Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the programme may be performed without accompaniment.
However, if you need an accompanist, you can make your own arrangements or you can contact the Official Accompanist Liaison on accompanist.SELMF@gmail.com, who will send you a recorded backing track for you to record yourself against. Fees will apply.
Adjudication will be given based on the competitor’s performance regardless of whether they played with or without accompaniment.
Novice Instrumental
| 450 | Beginner (Pre-Grade 1 Level) (Any age) |
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Competitors must not have taken or prepared for Grade 1. The piece must be of below Grade 1 level. Fee to be paid according to age. Own choice. (Time limit 1 minute) |
Instrumental Recital Classes
Competitors are required to perform a recital programme of two or three compositions of contrasting styles and periods. The adjudicator will give credit for the quality of the performance and the choice of the programme.
The whole programme must be recorded as one continuous video. Submitting separate videos will not be allowed and will be disqualified.
| 405 | Instrumental Recital Class (Open) |
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(Time limit 15 minutes) |
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| 406 | Instrumental Recital Class (17 yrs and under) |
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(Time limit 13 minutes) |
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| 407 | Instrumental Recital Class (10 yrs and under) |
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(Time limit 10 minutes) |
Instrumental Open Class
| 451 | Open Instrumental Class (Any age) |
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Any Instrument from the strings, woodwind, brass or percussion family. (Time limit 10 minutes) |
Graded Instrumental Classes
Competitors are required to perform ONE piece from the appropriate current syllabus of the Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, Victoria College or London College Examinations.
Pieces from non-exam syllabus are allowed but need to be at the same level/ similar grade. There is no age limit on any of these classes. The fee is to be paid according to age. Please state on the entry form the Examination Board and the year of your choice.
| 467 | Instrumental Solo (Grade 8) |
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(Time limit 6 minutes) |
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| 466 | Instrumental Solo (Grade 7) |
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(Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 465 | Instrumental Solo (Grade 6) |
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(Time limit 4 minutes) |
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| 464 | Instrumental Solo (Grade 5) |
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(Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 463 | Instrumental Solo (Grade 4) |
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(Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 462 | Instrumental Solo (Grade 3) |
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(Time limit 2 minutes) |
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| 461 | Instrumental Solo (Grade 2) |
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(Time limit 2 minutes) |
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| 460 | Instrumental Solo (Grade 1) |
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(Time limit 2 minutes) |
Millennium Competitions
ADJUDICATOR: James Kirby, GRSM, ARAM
Please address any queries to the convenor:
Karen Akerman, orchestral.selmf@gmail.com, 07931 707381
On the condition that we have at least three Millennium entries per class, there will be a prize of £25 for the winner of each class.
Competitors are required to present a programme consisting of THREE solos, each chosen from a different discipline as listed below.
The whole programme must be recorded as one continuous video. Submitting three separate videos will not be allowed and will be disqualified. We recommend setting your room up so that the competitor can move from one discipline to another whilst being recorded.
The Millennium Competition disciplines are:
1. Singing
2. Piano
3. Strings
4 . Guitar
5. Harp
6. Woodwind
7. Brass
8. Percussion
9. Recorder
10. Speech & Drama
| 991 | Millennium Competition (10 yrs and under) |
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The overall programme must not exceed 10 minutes. |
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| 992 | Millennium Competition (14 yrs and under) |
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The overall programme must not exceed 15 minutes. |
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| 993 | Millennium Competition (18 yrs and under) |
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The overall programme must not exceed 20 minutes. |
Piano
ADJUDICATOR: Anthony Williams, MMus (Dist), DipRAM, GRSM (Hons), ARAM
Please address any queries to the convenor:
jo.clarinet@btopenworld.com
Attention pianists, please check out these other categories as you may wish to participate: Concerto Class, Young Musician of the Year and Millennium Competitions.
The Felix Marr award of £500 will be presented in memory of Felix Marr (1947 – 2012) by his family and friends. It will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest mark in the open piano classes, provided that they have obtained a mark of 90 or more.
Piano Recital Classes
Competitors are required to perform a recital programme of two or three compositions of contrasting styles and periods.
The adjudicator will give credit for the quality of the performance and the choice of the programme.
The whole programme must be recorded as one continuous video. Submitting separate videos will not be allowed and will be disqualified.
| 301 | Open Piano Recital Class (Any age) |
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(Grade 8 and above) (Time limit 15 minutes) |
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| 310 | Junior Piano Recital Class (11 to 17 yrs) |
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(Grade 5 and above) (Time limit 10 minutes) |
Solo Piano Classes
From any style and period, including Jazz.
| 311 | Open Piano Class (Any age) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 314 | Piano Solo (17 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 316 | Piano Solo (15 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 4 minutes) |
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| 318 | Piano Solo (13 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 4 minutes) |
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| 320 | Piano Solo (11 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 322 | Piano Solo (9 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 2 minutes) |
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| 324 | Piano Solo (7 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 2 minutes) |
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| 325 | Piano Solo (5 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 2 minutes) |
Graded Piano Classes
One piece from current syllabus of the Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall or London College Exams.
The competitor must NOT have passed any grade higher than the one from which the music is chosen. There is no age limit on any of these classes. The fee is to be paid according to age.
Please state on the entry form the Examination Board and the year of your music.
| 329 | Piano Solo (Grades 7 and 8) |
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| 330 | Piano Solo (Grades 5 and 6) |
| 331 | Piano Solo (Grade 4) |
| 332 | Piano Solo (Grade 3) |
| 333 | Piano Solo (Grade 2) |
| 334 | Piano Solo (Grade 1) |
Jazz Piano Classes
Jazz, blues or ragtime
| 339 | Jazz Piano Solo (17 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 340 | Jazz Piano Solo (15 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 4 minutes) |
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| 341 | Jazz Piano Solo (13 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 4 minutes) |
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| 342 | Jazz Piano Solo (11 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. |
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| 343 | Jazz Piano Solo (9 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 2 minutes) |
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| 346 | Jazz Piano Solo (7 yrs and under) |
Novice Piano
| 350 | Beginner (Pre-Grade 1 Level) Piano |
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The chosen piece must be of below Grade 1 level, and competitors must not have passed Grade 1 or higher. Fee to be paid according to age. Own choice. (Time limit 2 minutes) |
Recorders
ADJUDICATOR: Andrew Collis, LTCL
Please address any queries to the class convenor:
Cathy Davies, wemco14@hotmail.com, 020 8501 3763
Attention recorder players. Please check out these other categories as you may wish to participate: Concerto class, Young Musician of the Year and Millennium Competitions.
Recorder Recital Classes
Competitors are required to perform a recital programme of three compositions of contrasting styles and periods. The adjudicator will give credit for the quality of the performance and the choice of the programme.
The whole programme must be recorded as one continuous video. Submitting separate videos will not be allowed and will be disqualified.
| 501 | Recorder Recital Class (Open) |
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(Time limit 15 minutes) |
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| 502 | Recorder Recital Class (11 to 17 yrs) |
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(Time limit 10 minutes) |
Open and Senior Recorder Classes
| 503 | Advanced Recorder Solo (Open) |
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Competitors are required to perform two movements from a Recorder Sonata written for any instrument of the consort. The choice of work will be taken into consideration. Please note the performing time on the entry form. |
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| 504 | Recorder Solo (11 yrs and over) |
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Competitors are required to perform any composition(s) of their own choice on any instrument of the consort. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 505 | Baroque Recorder Solo (11 yrs and over) |
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Competitors are required to perform any music from the Baroque period. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 506 | Renaissance Recorder Solo (11 yrs and over) |
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Competitors are required to perform any composition(s) written between 1400 and 1600. Arrangements will be accepted. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 507 | Senior 20th/21st Century Solo (11 yrs and over) |
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Competitors are required to perform any composition(s) written since 1900. Arrangements will be accepted. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 508 | Senior Descant Recorder Solo (11 yrs and over) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
Junior Recorder Classes
| 528 | Renaissance Recorder Solo (10 years and under) |
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Competitors are required to perform any composition from the period 1400-1600. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 509 | Junior Recorder Solo (10 yrs and under) |
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Competitors are required to perform on any instrument of the consort. Own choice. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 510 | Junior Descant Recorder Solo (10 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 513 | Junior 20th/21st Century Solo (10 yrs and under) |
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Competitors are required to perform any composition written since 1900. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 514 | Junior Folk Tune Recorder Solo (10 yrs and under) |
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Competitors are required to perform a traditional melody from any country. (Time limit 2 minutes) |
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| 515 | Recorder Solo (9 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 2 minutes) |
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| 516 | Novice Recorder Solo |
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Competitors should have received less than one year of tuition at the time of entry. There is no age limit. Fee to be paid according to age. Own choice. (Time limit 2 minutes) |
Recorder Examination Pieces
Competitors are required to perform ONE piece from the appropriate current syllabus of the Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, or London College Examinations.
The competitor must NOT have passed any grade higher than the one from which the choice is made.
There is no age limit on any of these classes. The fee is to be paid according to age.
Please state on the entry form the Exam Board and the year of your choice.
| 517 | Recorder Solo (Grades 6, 7 and 8) |
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| 518 | Recorder Solo (Grades 4 and 5) |
| 519 | Recorder Solo (Grades 1, 2 and 3) |
Recorder Consorts and Groups
Recordings must comply with the prevailing government guidance at the time.
| 524 | Recorder Consort (Open) |
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It is required that there is just one instrument to a part, and that there should be NO conductor, accompaniment or percussion. Own choice. (Time limit 6 minutes) |
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| 525 | Junior Recorder Consort (10 yrs and under) |
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It is required that there is just one instrument to a part, and that there should be NO conductor, accompaniment or percussion. Own choice (Time limit 4 minutes) |
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| 526 | Recorder Group (Open) |
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Three or more players are required to perform two contrasting items of their own choice. (Time limit 8 minutes) |
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| 527 | Junior Recorder Group (10 yrs and under) |
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Three or more players are required to perform two contrasting items of their own choice. (Time limit 6 minutes) |
Solo & Ensemble Singing
ADJUDICATOR: Belinda Mikhaïl, BMus (Hons), PgDipRCM, ARCM
Please address any queries to the convenor: singing.selmf@gmail.com
Attention singers! Please check out these other categories as you may wish to participate: Young Musician of the Year, Millennium Competitions and the Music Theatre classes.
Singing Recital Classes
Competitors are required to perform a recital programme of three compositions of contrasting styles and periods.
The adjudicator will give credit for the quality of the performance and the choice of the programme.
Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the programme may be performed without accompaniment.
However, if you need an accompanist, you can make your own arrangements or you can contact the Official Accompanist Liaison on accompanist.SELMF@gmail.com, who will send you a recorded backing track for you to record yourself against. Fees will apply.
Adjudication will be given based on the competitor’s performance regardless of whether they played with or without accompaniment.
The whole programme must be recorded as one continuous video. Submitting separate videos will not be allowed and will be disqualified.
| 101 | Adult Singing Recital Class (18 yrs and over) |
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The overall programme must not exceed 15 minutes. |
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| 102 | Junior Singing Recital Class (11 to 17 yrs) |
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The overall programme must not exceed 10 minutes. |
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| 103 | Lila Grisley Open Singing Recital Class (any age) |
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In memory of Lila Grisley (1921-2008). On the condition that we have at least six entries, there will be a Competitors are required to perform four songs or arias from the following categories. No two songs to be from the same category. 1. Purcell/ Dowland The overall programme must not exceed 15 minutes. |
Singing Classes
| 178 | Boys and Girls Singing Solo (7 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 128 | English Art Song (50 yrs and over) |
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Competitors are required to perform ONE song, for example by Dring, Gibbs, Head, Ireland, L’Estrange, Quilter, Vaughan Williams or Warlock. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 137 | Boys and Girls Singing Solo (10 to 11 yrs) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 138 | Boys and Girls Singing Solo (8 to 9 yrs) |
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Own choice (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 140 | Religious Song (14 yrs and under) |
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Own Choice. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 142 | Singing Solo (Grades 7 and 8) |
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Competitors are required to perform ONE song from the most recent syllabus of the Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, or London College Examinations. The competitor must NOT have passed any grade higher than the one from which the choice is made. There is no age limit on any of these classes. The fee is to be paid according to age. Please state on the entry form the Examination Board and the year of your choice. |
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| 143 | Singing Solo (Grades 4 to 6) |
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Competitors are required to perform ONE song from the most recent syllabus of the Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, or London College Examinations. The competitor must NOT have passed any grade higher than the one from which the choice is made. There is no age limit on any of these classes. The fee is to be paid according to age. Please state on the entry form the Examination Board and the year of your choice. |
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| 145 | Singing Solo (Grades 1 to 3) |
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Competitors are required to perform ONE song from the most recent syllabus of the Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall, or London College Examinations. The competitor must NOT have passed any grade higher than the one from which the choice is made. There is no age limit on any of these classes. The fee is to be paid according to age. Please state on the entry form the Examination Board and the year of your choice. |
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| 152 | Traditional song (11 to 18 yrs) |
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Own choice (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 153 | Traditional song (10 yrs and under) |
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Own choice (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 156 | Songs from the Shows (14 to 17 yrs) |
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Competitors are required to perform a solo from any musical show (stage or film). (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 157 | Songs from the Shows (11 to 13 yrs) |
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Competitors are required to perform a solo from any musical show (stage or film). (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 158 | Songs from the Shows (10 yrs and under) |
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Competitors are required to perform a solo from any musical show (stage or film). (Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 160 | Songs from the Shows (18 yrs and over) |
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Competitors are required to perform a solo from any musical show (stage or film). (Time limit 4 minutes) |
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| 174 | Popular Songs (14 yrs and under) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
Speech and Drama
ADJUDICATOR: Katrina Mulvihill, RBTC (QTS Hons), LRAM, AGSM, ALAM, IPA
Please address any queries to the class convenor:
Matthew Taylor, matthewrtaylor34@gmail.com, 07484 648005
Attention Speech and Drama competitors. Please check out the Millennium Competitions as you may wish to participate.
All pieces must be performed from memory, unless stated to the contrary.
Costume is optional and no marks are awarded for it. Simple props are permitted.
Competitors must adhere carefully to the time limits.
Verse speaking classes may incorporate occasional gestures in performance where deemed appropriate.
Speech & Drama Challenge Classes
| 601 | Acting Challenge (Any age) |
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Competitors will choose two pieces, based on a theme, which can be performed in any order; the whole recital not to exceed 10 minutes. A brief introduction should be given with an appropriate link between each piece. The adjudicator will give credit for the quality of the performance, the content and choice of the programme. 1. Verse |
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| 602 | Junior Acting Challenge (14 yrs and under) |
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Competitors will choose two pieces, based on a theme, which can be performed in any order; the whole recital not to exceed 8 minutes. A brief introduction should be given with an appropriate link between each piece. The adjudicator will give credit for the quality of the performance, the content and choice of the programme. 1. Verse |
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| 603 | Acting Challenge Class (14 – 18 yrs) |
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Competitors will perform two speeches including a short introduction. The whole programme must not exceed 8 minutes. The adjudicator will give credit for the quality of the performance and the choice of programme. 1. A speech from a published play. |
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| 604 | Poetry Writing and Performance (15 yrs and under) |
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Competitors are required to perform a poem that they have written. The poem must be written in one of the following styles: narrative, sonnet or lyric. For the purposes of this competition, a lyric poem is defined as the thoughts and feelings (moods, meditations) of a single voice, not necessarily that of the poet. The theme is “LOCKDOWN”. Marks will be awarded for both content and delivery. |
Humorous Solo
Competitors are required to perform from memory a piece of Humorous Verse of their own choice.
| 605 | Humorous Solo (Any age) |
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(Time limit 3 minutes) |
Prose Speaking
Competitors are required to perform from memory a piece of prose of their own choice. The passage may be taken from any book of fact or fiction but MUST be age appropriate.
| 610 | Senior Prose Speaking (15 yrs and over) |
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(Time limit 3 minutes) |
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| 613 | Junior Prose Speaking (14 yrs and under) |
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(Time limit 3 minutes) |
Verse Speaking
Competitors will select and perform from memory a LYRIC poem of their own choice. A lyric poem is defined as the thoughts and feelings (moods and meditations) of a single voice, not necessarily that of the poet. Poems chosen should be age-appropriate.
| 615 | Junior Verse Speaking (14 yrs and under) |
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(Time limit 2 minutes) |
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| 618 | Senior Verse Speaking (15 yrs and over) |
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(Time limit 3 minutes) |
Communication Skills
Competitors will give a talk on a topic of their own choosing. Cards may be used in these classes as an aide memoir. However, marks will be deducted for over-use of notes. Simple visual aids may be incorporated.
| 629 | Communication (Any age) |
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(Time limit 3 mins) |
Storytelling
| 632 | Storytelling (10 yrs and under) |
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Competitors are required to talk or tell a story about an object which they have brought with them. (Time limit 3 minutes) |
Musical Theatre
Competitors are required to perform a song and a scene/ speech as a sequence. These can come from any source and be presented in any order. However, there must be a smooth transition between the two elements as though performing in the context of musical theatre.
An introduction must be included. Marks will be awarded for the choice of material as well as the overall performance. Costume/ props may be used, but they will not be reflected in the marking.
The whole programme must be recorded as one continuous video. Submitting separate videos will not be allowed and will be disqualified.
| 636 | Solo Musical Theatre (Any age) |
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(Time limit 8 minutes) |
Acting & Singing Pairs
Pairs will perform a scene and a song as a sequence that demonstrates the ability of both performers equally. A shared introduction must be included.
Recordings must comply with the prevailing government guidance at the time.
| 640 | Acting & Singing Pairs (Any age) |
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(Time limit 8 minutes) |
Acting
Competitors are required to perform either a speech from a published play post 1900 or a devised speech. A brief introduction must be included.
| 644 | Senior Solo Acting (15 yrs and over) |
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(Time limit 5 minutes) |
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| 646 | Junior Solo Acting (14 yrs and under) |
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(Time limit 3 mins) |
Classical Theatre
Competitors will perform a speech from a play written before 1900. A brief introduction must be included.
| 649 | Classical Theatre (Any age) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 5 minutes) |
Duologue
Competitors are required to perform a scene from any source, together with a brief shared introduction.
Recordings must comply with the prevailing government guidance at the time.
| 651 | Duologue (Any age) |
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Own choice. (Time limit 8 minutes) |
Young Musician of the Year
ADJUDICATOR: Rosanna Whitfield, DipRCM, ARCM, PGCE
Please address any queries to the convenor:
Olivia Burren, contact.selmf@gmail.com, 020 8504 0664
There are no extra fees to pay for this section.
Up to ten young musicians (pianists, vocalists and instrumentalists) aged 11-17 yrs will be selected to take part in this competition.
NB Entering recital classes in the main festival will provide a good showcase for a competitor’s selection; competitors will be chosen on the basis of their performance during the festival.
Selected competitors will be invited to submit their recital of three pieces. They may use videos already used in the competition or they may submit additional videos.
The three pieces may be performed and filmed separately, if preferred, but the full recital length should not exceed 10 minutes.
The winner will be presented with the Young Musician of the Year trophy. The winner will also receive a cheque for £100.