SYLLABUS
& RESULTS
2020
Monday 9 March - Friday 13 March 2020
Programme for 2020 can be viewed here - Strathfest Programme 2020
Our winners concert was due to take place in April this year, but had to be cancelled because of the lockdown.
Instead we have compiled a video of competitors and professional musicians that can be viewed on YouTube here -
YouTube.com/strathfestconcert
Or search on YouTube for "StrathFest Concert"
There is also a second shorter video featuring messages of support from professional musicians -
YouTube/strathfestconcertsupporters
Instead we have compiled a video of competitors and professional musicians that can be viewed on YouTube here -
YouTube.com/strathfestconcert
Or search on YouTube for "StrathFest Concert"
There is also a second shorter video featuring messages of support from professional musicians -
YouTube/strathfestconcertsupporters
Results for Monday 9 March 2020 (Traditional) - here
Results for Wednesday 11 March 2020 (Instrumental) - here
Results for Wednesday 11 March 2020 (Gaelic) - here
Results for Thursday 12 March 2020 (Choirs, solos, etc) - here
Results for Friday 13 March 2020 (Piano, Open) - here
TRADITIONAL MUSIC – Incl. Piping
Date Monday 9th March 2020
Time 9.15am
Venue Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie
Adjudicator Fiona Dalgety
Clerk tbc
Please Note: Traditional competitions are to be unaccompanied
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Traditional Fiddle Primary, Smilie Trophy awarded for highest mark in classes 100-102
Class 100 Beginners Primary (select one) An Coneachain (The Fairy Lullaby)
Ally Bally
Bear Creek Reelers
Class 101 Intermediate Primary (select one) The Eagle’s Whistle
Fear a Phige (The Still Man)
Mrs Macleod of Raasay
Class 102 Advanced Primary Own Choice*
Traditional Fiddle White Rose Bowl awarded for highest mark in classes 103-106
Class 103 Slow Air - Primary Own Choice*
Class 104 Slow Air - Secondary Own Choice*
Class 105 March, Strathspey & Reel - Primary Own Choice*
Class 106 March, Strathspey & Reel - Secondary Own Choice*
Traditional Instrument Solo – incl. Piping
The Burr Trophy will be awarded within these classes for the Clarsach Player with the Highest Mark
Class 107 Primary Own Choice*
Class 108 Secondary Own Choice*
Please note that entries on more than one traditional instrument will be accepted but different music must be submitted and performed for each instrument.
Traditional Scottish Vocal Solo
Class 109 Primary Own Choice*
Class 110 Secondary Own Choice*
Traditional Scottish Choir
Class 111 Primary Own Choice*
Class 112 Secondary Own Choice*
Traditional Group Music - incl. Piping
The Alvie Quaich will be awarded for the highest mark
Class 113 Primary Own Choice*
Class 114 Secondary Own Choice*
You can find the prescribed music listed above, on the website – strathfest.org or you can email [email protected] for a copy.
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be handed in to the clerk on the day of the competition. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Date Monday 9th March 2020
Time 9.15am
Venue Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie
Adjudicator Fiona Dalgety
Clerk tbc
Please Note: Traditional competitions are to be unaccompanied
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Traditional Fiddle Primary, Smilie Trophy awarded for highest mark in classes 100-102
Class 100 Beginners Primary (select one) An Coneachain (The Fairy Lullaby)
Ally Bally
Bear Creek Reelers
Class 101 Intermediate Primary (select one) The Eagle’s Whistle
Fear a Phige (The Still Man)
Mrs Macleod of Raasay
Class 102 Advanced Primary Own Choice*
Traditional Fiddle White Rose Bowl awarded for highest mark in classes 103-106
Class 103 Slow Air - Primary Own Choice*
Class 104 Slow Air - Secondary Own Choice*
Class 105 March, Strathspey & Reel - Primary Own Choice*
Class 106 March, Strathspey & Reel - Secondary Own Choice*
Traditional Instrument Solo – incl. Piping
The Burr Trophy will be awarded within these classes for the Clarsach Player with the Highest Mark
Class 107 Primary Own Choice*
Class 108 Secondary Own Choice*
Please note that entries on more than one traditional instrument will be accepted but different music must be submitted and performed for each instrument.
Traditional Scottish Vocal Solo
Class 109 Primary Own Choice*
Class 110 Secondary Own Choice*
Traditional Scottish Choir
Class 111 Primary Own Choice*
Class 112 Secondary Own Choice*
Traditional Group Music - incl. Piping
The Alvie Quaich will be awarded for the highest mark
Class 113 Primary Own Choice*
Class 114 Secondary Own Choice*
You can find the prescribed music listed above, on the website – strathfest.org or you can email [email protected] for a copy.
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be handed in to the clerk on the day of the competition. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
INSTRUMENTAL (NON-TRADITIONAL)
Date Wednesday 11th March 2020
Time 9.15am
Venue Inverallan Church, Grantown on Spey
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
Please Note:
For all classes in this category piano accompaniment may be used.
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Acoustic Guitar Solo
Class 140 Primary Own Choice*
Class 141 Secondary Own Choice*
Violin/Viola/Cello/Double Bass
For classes 143 -146 the one piece entered must be drawn from the current or past lists of an appropriate grade syllabus from either Trinity College London or Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). For Class 142 any early beginner repertoire is permitted. There are no age restrictions.
Class 142 Pre-Grade 1 Own Choice*
Class 143 Grade 1 & 2 Own Choice*
Class 144 Grade 3 & 4 Own Choice*
Class 145 Grade 5 & 6 Own Choice*
Class 146 Grade 7 & 8 Own Choice*
Percussion
Entries may include performances on non-tuned percussion with or without a backing track, and on tuned percussion without a backing track but with or without piano accompaniment. One piece is to be played.
Class 147 Primary Own Choice*
Class 148 Secondary Own Choice*
Recorder (Any size of recorder may be played)
Class 149 Primary Own Choice*
Class 150 Secondary Own Choice*
Woodwind
For classes 152 -154 the one piece entered must be drawn from the current or past lists of an appropriate grade syllabus from either Trinity College London or Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). For Class 151 any early beginner repertoire is permitted. There are no age restrictions.
Class 151 Pre-Grade 1 Own Choice*
Class 152 Grade 1 & 2 Own Choice*
Class 153 Grade 3-5 Own Choice*
Class 154 Grade 6-8 Own Choice*
Brass
For classes 156 & 157 the one piece entered must be drawn from the current or past lists of any grade syllabus from either Trinity College London or Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). For Class 155 any early beginner repertoire is permitted.
Class 155 Beginners (any age) Own Choice*
Class 156 Primary (Grade 1 upwards) Own Choice*
Class 157 Secondary (Grade 1 upwards) Own Choice*
Group Music Making
Class 158 Primary Own Choice*
Class 159 Secondary Own Choice*
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be submitted with your entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification
Trophies may be awarded for many of these classes, but not all.
Date Wednesday 11th March 2020
Time 9.15am
Venue Inverallan Church, Grantown on Spey
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
Please Note:
For all classes in this category piano accompaniment may be used.
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Acoustic Guitar Solo
Class 140 Primary Own Choice*
Class 141 Secondary Own Choice*
Violin/Viola/Cello/Double Bass
For classes 143 -146 the one piece entered must be drawn from the current or past lists of an appropriate grade syllabus from either Trinity College London or Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). For Class 142 any early beginner repertoire is permitted. There are no age restrictions.
Class 142 Pre-Grade 1 Own Choice*
Class 143 Grade 1 & 2 Own Choice*
Class 144 Grade 3 & 4 Own Choice*
Class 145 Grade 5 & 6 Own Choice*
Class 146 Grade 7 & 8 Own Choice*
Percussion
Entries may include performances on non-tuned percussion with or without a backing track, and on tuned percussion without a backing track but with or without piano accompaniment. One piece is to be played.
Class 147 Primary Own Choice*
Class 148 Secondary Own Choice*
Recorder (Any size of recorder may be played)
Class 149 Primary Own Choice*
Class 150 Secondary Own Choice*
Woodwind
For classes 152 -154 the one piece entered must be drawn from the current or past lists of an appropriate grade syllabus from either Trinity College London or Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). For Class 151 any early beginner repertoire is permitted. There are no age restrictions.
Class 151 Pre-Grade 1 Own Choice*
Class 152 Grade 1 & 2 Own Choice*
Class 153 Grade 3-5 Own Choice*
Class 154 Grade 6-8 Own Choice*
Brass
For classes 156 & 157 the one piece entered must be drawn from the current or past lists of any grade syllabus from either Trinity College London or Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). For Class 155 any early beginner repertoire is permitted.
Class 155 Beginners (any age) Own Choice*
Class 156 Primary (Grade 1 upwards) Own Choice*
Class 157 Secondary (Grade 1 upwards) Own Choice*
Group Music Making
Class 158 Primary Own Choice*
Class 159 Secondary Own Choice*
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be submitted with your entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification
Trophies may be awarded for many of these classes, but not all.
GAELIC DAY
Date Wednesday 11th March 2020
Time 1.30pm
Venue Newtonmore Primary School
Adjudicator Calum Alex Macmillan
Clerk tbc
Please Note:
These classes are open to Non-Gaelic speakers, but all content must be in Gaelic.
Gaelic Traditional Competitions are to be unaccompanied.
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Solo Gaelic Verse Speaking
Copies of the prescribed verses below can be obtained on the website strathfest.org or
by emailing [email protected].
Class 120 Primary 1 & 2 Ma Thachras Tu
Class 121 Primary 3 & 4 Tugainn A Dh’iasgach
Class 122 Primary 5-7 An uair a bha mo mhàthair òg
Traditional Gaelic Vocal Solo
The Mackay Quaich will be awarded for the highest mark in Classes 123-125
Class 123 Primary 1 & 2 Own Choice*
Class 124 Primary 3 & 4 Own Choice*
Class 125 Primary 5-7 Own Choice*
Gaelic Action Song
Please note - Props & Costumes should not be used
Class 126 Nursery - Begg Quaich Own Choice*
Class 127 Primary - Maggie Kennedy Cup Own Choice*
Gaelic Choir
The Harris Tweed Shop Quaich will be awarded to the group with the highest mark in class 128-133
Class 128 Primary Own Choice*
Class 129 Secondary Own Choice*
Gaelic Folk Group with Song and Instruments
Class 130 Primary Own Choice*
Class 131 Secondary Own Choice*
Waulking Group
Class 132 Primary Own Choice*
Class 133 Secondary Own Choice*
You can find the prescribed verse listed above on the website – strathfest.org or you can email [email protected] for a copy.
Composite classes can be entered in the class corresponding with the age of the majority of the students.
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be handed in to the clerk on the day of the competition. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Date Wednesday 11th March 2020
Time 1.30pm
Venue Newtonmore Primary School
Adjudicator Calum Alex Macmillan
Clerk tbc
Please Note:
These classes are open to Non-Gaelic speakers, but all content must be in Gaelic.
Gaelic Traditional Competitions are to be unaccompanied.
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Solo Gaelic Verse Speaking
Copies of the prescribed verses below can be obtained on the website strathfest.org or
by emailing [email protected].
Class 120 Primary 1 & 2 Ma Thachras Tu
Class 121 Primary 3 & 4 Tugainn A Dh’iasgach
Class 122 Primary 5-7 An uair a bha mo mhàthair òg
Traditional Gaelic Vocal Solo
The Mackay Quaich will be awarded for the highest mark in Classes 123-125
Class 123 Primary 1 & 2 Own Choice*
Class 124 Primary 3 & 4 Own Choice*
Class 125 Primary 5-7 Own Choice*
Gaelic Action Song
Please note - Props & Costumes should not be used
Class 126 Nursery - Begg Quaich Own Choice*
Class 127 Primary - Maggie Kennedy Cup Own Choice*
Gaelic Choir
The Harris Tweed Shop Quaich will be awarded to the group with the highest mark in class 128-133
Class 128 Primary Own Choice*
Class 129 Secondary Own Choice*
Gaelic Folk Group with Song and Instruments
Class 130 Primary Own Choice*
Class 131 Secondary Own Choice*
Waulking Group
Class 132 Primary Own Choice*
Class 133 Secondary Own Choice*
You can find the prescribed verse listed above on the website – strathfest.org or you can email [email protected] for a copy.
Composite classes can be entered in the class corresponding with the age of the majority of the students.
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be handed in to the clerk on the day of the competition. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
CHOIRS/SOLO/VERSE/DRAMA
Date Thursday 12th March 2020
Time 9.15am
Venue Inverallan Church, Grantown on Spey
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
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Action Song
In these classes, the song is of premier importance. Props and costumes must not be used. An instrumental backing track may be used in Class 170 Pre-School Action Song. If the official accompanist is required, full sheet music must be provided at time of entering.
Class 170 Pre-School Own Choice*
Class 171 Primary School Own Choice*
Dramatized Song
In this class, the song is of premier importance; a narrative song should make the basis of a dramatic presentation. Props and costumes may be used to help tell the story.
Class 172 Primary School Own Choice*
Choirs
Class 173 Primary 1 & 2 The Land of Nod, 3-4-5 Note Songs
Class 174 Primary 3 & 4 The Lobster Quadrille, 3-4-5 Note Songs
Class 175 Primary 5-7 We Do Jazz!, Junior Voiceworks Vol. 2
Class 176 Primary girls Pleasant and Delightful, Folk Voiceworks
Class 177 Primary boys El Cumbanchero, Junior Voiceworks Vol. 2
Class 178 Small Primary (Roll under 100): Dreamer, Junior Voiceworks Vol. 1
Class 179 1, 2 or 3 Teacher School You Can Look in a Book for Your Heroes,
Junior Voiceworks Vol. 2
Class 180 Primary Open When Will We Learn?, Junior Voiceworks Vol. 2
Class 181 Secondary Age Choir Open Own Choice*
(2 contrasting pieces)
Choral Verse
Class 182 Primary 1 – 3 (select one) Two or three posies **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 21, Vol 19 G1 S1
Ladybug, Ladybug **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 22, Vol 19 G1 S1
Class 183 Primary 4 – 5 (select one) Is a Bee a good thing to be **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 33, Vol 19 G1 S2
Our Club **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 34, Vol 19 G1 S2
Class 184 Primary 6 – 7 (select one) Good Morning Mr Croco-doco-dile **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 45, Vol 19 GH1 S3
Brian’s Picnic **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 48, Vol 19 GH1 S3
Prose Reading
Class 185 Primary Own Choice - Theme of Adventure *
(max 3 mins)
Class 186 Secondary Own Choice - Theme of Utopia / Dystopia *
(max 3 mins)
Solo Verse Speaking
Class 187 P1-2 (select one) Mix A Pancake by Christina Rosetti **
(Pg15 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S1)
Here’s My Hat by Tony Mitton **
(Pg14 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S1)
Class 188 P3-4 (select one) If I Were A King by A A Milne **
(Pg23 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S1)
To Catch A Fish by Eloise Greenfield **
(Pg28 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S2)
Class 189 P5-7 (select one) School Speak by Ray Mather **
(Pg46 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S3)
I tried to do my Homework by Kenn Nesbitt **
(Pg66 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L1 G1)
Class 190 S1-3 (select one) The Letter A by Darren Sardelli **
(Pg78 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L1 G2)
Beachcomber by George Mackay Brown **
(Pg101 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L1 G3)
Class 191 S4-6 (select one) Empty House by Gareth Owen **
(Pg121 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L2 G4)
Tula (Books are door shaped) by Margartia Engle **
(Pg148 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L2 G5)
Class 192 P1-2 Own Composition
Class 193 P3-4 Own Composition
Class 194 P5-7 Own Composition
Class 195 Secondary Own Composition
Drama - Solo
Class 196 P4-7 (select one) Holka Polka (Good Deeds and Such) by D M Larson **
(Pg18 LAMDA Acting Anthology Vol 4 L1 G1)
The Big Bad Wolf – The three little pigs by Eleanor Macleod **
(Pg23 LAMDA Acting Anthology Vol 4 L2 G1)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minutes)
Class 197 S1-6 (select one) I’m Not Ready by Joanne Watkinson **
(Pg53 LAMDA Acting Anthology Vol 4 L2 G3)
Rehearsal Notes by Lynne C Jones **
(Pg107 -108 LAMDA Acting Anthology Vol 4 L2 G3)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minutes)
Drama - Groups
Class 198 P1-3 (select one) The North Wind and The Sun, adapted
from Aesop’s Fables by Emanon Theatre Company **
(On Stage by Lisa Bany-Winters ISBN 978-1-55652-324-3)
The Boy who cried wolf – Julia Donaldson **
(Play Time by Julia Donaldson ISBN 978-0-0330-44595-5)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minute)
Class 199 P4-7 (select one) The Hare and The Tortoise, adapted by LAMDA **
(Pg. 27-29 LAMDA Acting anthology 3 Duologue L1 G1)
The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe
by C S Lewis adapted by Glyn Robbins **
(Pg. 6-8, End line: Edmund “Why it’s a lamppost”)
(ISBN 978 -0573050817)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minutes)
Class 200 S1-6 (select one) Antigone
An extract or scene from own choice of translation
Hackivists by Ben Ockrent **
(Scene one – end line: Drew: “mini reader”)
Unsuitable words to be changed at teacher’s discretion
(National Theatre Connections 2015 Plays for Young People ISBN 978-1474237680)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minute)
Vocal Solo
Class 201 Girls 8 and Under Over the Rainbow, The Giant Book of Children's Vocal Solos
Class 202 Girls 9 & 10 Shenandoah, The Giant Book of Children's Vocal Solos
Class 203 Girls 11 and 12 The Girl I Mean to Be, Kids Musical Theatre Anthology
Class 204 Girls 13 & 14 A Change in Me, Contemporary Disney
Class 205 Boys 8 and under I’ve Got No Strings, Kids' Musical Theatre Collection Vol. 2
Class 206 Boys 9 & 10 Where is Love, The Giant Book of Children's Vocal Solos
Class 207 Boys 11 & 12 You've Got a Friend In Me, Kids' Musical Theatre Collection Vol. 2
Class 208 Boys 13 & 14 Long Time Ago, ABRSM Songbook Vol. 4
Class 209 Secondary Girls 15-18 Own Choice*
Class 210 Secondary Boys 15-18 Own Choice*
Voice & Instrument
Class 211 18 years and under Own Choice*
(2 performers)
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be submitted with your entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification
** Copies of these works are available from the secretary – [email protected]
Trophies may be awarded for many of these classes but not all.
Composite classes can be entered in the class corresponding with the age of the majority of the students.
The programme on Thursday may be subject to change once entry forms are in to enable all nursery/primary classes to be held first followed by secondary classes pm. Any changes in running order will be stated in the printed programme.
Date Thursday 12th March 2020
Time 9.15am
Venue Inverallan Church, Grantown on Spey
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
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Action Song
In these classes, the song is of premier importance. Props and costumes must not be used. An instrumental backing track may be used in Class 170 Pre-School Action Song. If the official accompanist is required, full sheet music must be provided at time of entering.
Class 170 Pre-School Own Choice*
Class 171 Primary School Own Choice*
Dramatized Song
In this class, the song is of premier importance; a narrative song should make the basis of a dramatic presentation. Props and costumes may be used to help tell the story.
Class 172 Primary School Own Choice*
Choirs
Class 173 Primary 1 & 2 The Land of Nod, 3-4-5 Note Songs
Class 174 Primary 3 & 4 The Lobster Quadrille, 3-4-5 Note Songs
Class 175 Primary 5-7 We Do Jazz!, Junior Voiceworks Vol. 2
Class 176 Primary girls Pleasant and Delightful, Folk Voiceworks
Class 177 Primary boys El Cumbanchero, Junior Voiceworks Vol. 2
Class 178 Small Primary (Roll under 100): Dreamer, Junior Voiceworks Vol. 1
Class 179 1, 2 or 3 Teacher School You Can Look in a Book for Your Heroes,
Junior Voiceworks Vol. 2
Class 180 Primary Open When Will We Learn?, Junior Voiceworks Vol. 2
Class 181 Secondary Age Choir Open Own Choice*
(2 contrasting pieces)
Choral Verse
Class 182 Primary 1 – 3 (select one) Two or three posies **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 21, Vol 19 G1 S1
Ladybug, Ladybug **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 22, Vol 19 G1 S1
Class 183 Primary 4 – 5 (select one) Is a Bee a good thing to be **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 33, Vol 19 G1 S2
Our Club **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 34, Vol 19 G1 S2
Class 184 Primary 6 – 7 (select one) Good Morning Mr Croco-doco-dile **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 45, Vol 19 GH1 S3
Brian’s Picnic **
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Page 48, Vol 19 GH1 S3
Prose Reading
Class 185 Primary Own Choice - Theme of Adventure *
(max 3 mins)
Class 186 Secondary Own Choice - Theme of Utopia / Dystopia *
(max 3 mins)
Solo Verse Speaking
Class 187 P1-2 (select one) Mix A Pancake by Christina Rosetti **
(Pg15 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S1)
Here’s My Hat by Tony Mitton **
(Pg14 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S1)
Class 188 P3-4 (select one) If I Were A King by A A Milne **
(Pg23 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S1)
To Catch A Fish by Eloise Greenfield **
(Pg28 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S2)
Class 189 P5-7 (select one) School Speak by Ray Mather **
(Pg46 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 Li S3)
I tried to do my Homework by Kenn Nesbitt **
(Pg66 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L1 G1)
Class 190 S1-3 (select one) The Letter A by Darren Sardelli **
(Pg78 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L1 G2)
Beachcomber by George Mackay Brown **
(Pg101 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L1 G3)
Class 191 S4-6 (select one) Empty House by Gareth Owen **
(Pg121 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L2 G4)
Tula (Books are door shaped) by Margartia Engle **
(Pg148 LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology Vol 19 L2 G5)
Class 192 P1-2 Own Composition
Class 193 P3-4 Own Composition
Class 194 P5-7 Own Composition
Class 195 Secondary Own Composition
Drama - Solo
Class 196 P4-7 (select one) Holka Polka (Good Deeds and Such) by D M Larson **
(Pg18 LAMDA Acting Anthology Vol 4 L1 G1)
The Big Bad Wolf – The three little pigs by Eleanor Macleod **
(Pg23 LAMDA Acting Anthology Vol 4 L2 G1)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minutes)
Class 197 S1-6 (select one) I’m Not Ready by Joanne Watkinson **
(Pg53 LAMDA Acting Anthology Vol 4 L2 G3)
Rehearsal Notes by Lynne C Jones **
(Pg107 -108 LAMDA Acting Anthology Vol 4 L2 G3)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minutes)
Drama - Groups
Class 198 P1-3 (select one) The North Wind and The Sun, adapted
from Aesop’s Fables by Emanon Theatre Company **
(On Stage by Lisa Bany-Winters ISBN 978-1-55652-324-3)
The Boy who cried wolf – Julia Donaldson **
(Play Time by Julia Donaldson ISBN 978-0-0330-44595-5)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minute)
Class 199 P4-7 (select one) The Hare and The Tortoise, adapted by LAMDA **
(Pg. 27-29 LAMDA Acting anthology 3 Duologue L1 G1)
The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe
by C S Lewis adapted by Glyn Robbins **
(Pg. 6-8, End line: Edmund “Why it’s a lamppost”)
(ISBN 978 -0573050817)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minutes)
Class 200 S1-6 (select one) Antigone
An extract or scene from own choice of translation
Hackivists by Ben Ockrent **
(Scene one – end line: Drew: “mini reader”)
Unsuitable words to be changed at teacher’s discretion
(National Theatre Connections 2015 Plays for Young People ISBN 978-1474237680)
Own choice *
(Max 3 minute)
Vocal Solo
Class 201 Girls 8 and Under Over the Rainbow, The Giant Book of Children's Vocal Solos
Class 202 Girls 9 & 10 Shenandoah, The Giant Book of Children's Vocal Solos
Class 203 Girls 11 and 12 The Girl I Mean to Be, Kids Musical Theatre Anthology
Class 204 Girls 13 & 14 A Change in Me, Contemporary Disney
Class 205 Boys 8 and under I’ve Got No Strings, Kids' Musical Theatre Collection Vol. 2
Class 206 Boys 9 & 10 Where is Love, The Giant Book of Children's Vocal Solos
Class 207 Boys 11 & 12 You've Got a Friend In Me, Kids' Musical Theatre Collection Vol. 2
Class 208 Boys 13 & 14 Long Time Ago, ABRSM Songbook Vol. 4
Class 209 Secondary Girls 15-18 Own Choice*
Class 210 Secondary Boys 15-18 Own Choice*
Voice & Instrument
Class 211 18 years and under Own Choice*
(2 performers)
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be submitted with your entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification
** Copies of these works are available from the secretary – [email protected]
Trophies may be awarded for many of these classes but not all.
Composite classes can be entered in the class corresponding with the age of the majority of the students.
The programme on Thursday may be subject to change once entry forms are in to enable all nursery/primary classes to be held first followed by secondary classes pm. Any changes in running order will be stated in the printed programme.
ADULT/COMMUNITY CHOIR/SOLO/DUET/INSTRUMENTAL
Date Thursday 12th March 2020
Time 6.00 pm
Venue Inverallan Church, Grantown on Spey
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
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Class 215 Solo vocal performer Own Choice*
Class 216 Vocal duet Own Choice*
Class 217 Instrumental solo Own Choice*
Class 218 Instrumental ensemble Own Choice*
Class 219 Instrumental duet Own Choice*
Class 220 Community / Adult Choir Own Choice*
Maximum length for each of these classes is 5 minutes
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be submitted with your entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Date Thursday 12th March 2020
Time 6.00 pm
Venue Inverallan Church, Grantown on Spey
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
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Class 215 Solo vocal performer Own Choice*
Class 216 Vocal duet Own Choice*
Class 217 Instrumental solo Own Choice*
Class 218 Instrumental ensemble Own Choice*
Class 219 Instrumental duet Own Choice*
Class 220 Community / Adult Choir Own Choice*
Maximum length for each of these classes is 5 minutes
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be submitted with your entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
PIANOFORTE
Date Friday 13th March 2020
Time 9.15 am
Venue Kingussie High School
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
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Piano Solo
For classes 231 - 235 the one piece entered must be drawn from the current or past lists of an appropriate grade syllabus from either Trinity College London or Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). For Class 230 any early beginner repertoire is permitted. There are no age restrictions.
Any requests to enter pieces not on Trinity or ABRSM grade exam list, may be considered on an individual basis. The piece(s) must be emailed to [email protected], or sent to the address on the entry form, before a festival entry is made, for verification of the level.
Class 230 Pre-Grade 1 Own Choice*
Class 231 Grade 1 & 2 Own Choice*
Class 232 Grade 3 & 4 Own Choice*
Class 233 Grade 5 & 6 Own Choice*
Class 234 Grade 7 & 8 Own Choice*
Class 235 Advanced Recital Class Own Choice*
Please see entry fee notes
Pianoforte Duet
These classes may include any single piece of duet repertoire for four hands at one piano. Both performers must be of school-age.
Class 236 Primary Own Choice*
Class 237 Secondary Own Choice*
Class 238 Mixed (one performer must be primary aged, the other secondary) Own Choice*
Electronic Keyboard
Class 239 Primary Own Choice*
Class 240 Secondary Own Choice*
In classes 239/240 performers must supply their own keyboard.
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be submitted with your entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Trophies may be awarded for many of these classes but not all.
Date Friday 13th March 2020
Time 9.15 am
Venue Kingussie High School
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
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Piano Solo
For classes 231 - 235 the one piece entered must be drawn from the current or past lists of an appropriate grade syllabus from either Trinity College London or Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). For Class 230 any early beginner repertoire is permitted. There are no age restrictions.
Any requests to enter pieces not on Trinity or ABRSM grade exam list, may be considered on an individual basis. The piece(s) must be emailed to [email protected], or sent to the address on the entry form, before a festival entry is made, for verification of the level.
Class 230 Pre-Grade 1 Own Choice*
Class 231 Grade 1 & 2 Own Choice*
Class 232 Grade 3 & 4 Own Choice*
Class 233 Grade 5 & 6 Own Choice*
Class 234 Grade 7 & 8 Own Choice*
Class 235 Advanced Recital Class Own Choice*
Please see entry fee notes
Pianoforte Duet
These classes may include any single piece of duet repertoire for four hands at one piano. Both performers must be of school-age.
Class 236 Primary Own Choice*
Class 237 Secondary Own Choice*
Class 238 Mixed (one performer must be primary aged, the other secondary) Own Choice*
Electronic Keyboard
Class 239 Primary Own Choice*
Class 240 Secondary Own Choice*
In classes 239/240 performers must supply their own keyboard.
*Please note a copy of all “Own Choice” pieces must be submitted with your entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Trophies may be awarded for many of these classes but not all.
OPEN CATEGORY
Date Friday, 13th March 2020
Time 1.30pm
Venue Kingussie High School
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
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Open Category
In this category we welcome entries from all disciplines encompassing Music, Dance and Drama. Please advise if you use recorded music.
A performance of no longer than 5 minutes for groups of three or more performed in different genres.
The genres could include: rock & pop, jazz, dance, classical and contemporary, folk, world music.
Class 250 Primary
Class 251 Secondary
Musical Theatre
Class 252 Primary Own Choice - Scripted scene including a musical number
(Max 5 minutes)
Class 253 Secondary Own Choice - Scripted scene including a musical number
(Max 5 minutes)
Date Friday, 13th March 2020
Time 1.30pm
Venue Kingussie High School
Adjudicator Susan Dingle
Clerk tbc
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Open Category
In this category we welcome entries from all disciplines encompassing Music, Dance and Drama. Please advise if you use recorded music.
A performance of no longer than 5 minutes for groups of three or more performed in different genres.
The genres could include: rock & pop, jazz, dance, classical and contemporary, folk, world music.
Class 250 Primary
Class 251 Secondary
Musical Theatre
Class 252 Primary Own Choice - Scripted scene including a musical number
(Max 5 minutes)
Class 253 Secondary Own Choice - Scripted scene including a musical number
(Max 5 minutes)
COMMITTEE
Chairperson Mary-Ann Connolly
Vice Chairperson Robin Versteeg
Treasurer Tony Connolly
Secretary Suzi Wilson
Minute Secretary Liz Kerr
Social Media Jennifer Smith
Committee Members Sandra Mackay
Christopher Josey
Emily Oates
Kath Craig
Official Accompanist Robin Versteeg
Advisor Lorraine Hemmings
Date for your Diary
End of Festival Showcase Concert TBC
Entries
Entry forms are available on our website – they can be completed electronically, or downloaded and printed – strathfest.org. If you would like a form posted to you, please email or call (0759 1195126).
Printed forms should be emailed to [email protected], or posted to the following address -
StrathFest Secretary
The Lade
Cromdale
Grantown on Spey PH26 3PH
Please remember to include your “own choice” music, when submitting your entry form (if applicable).
Last date for submission is 1 February 2020. Please note, that late entries will not be accepted.
Entry Fees 2020
Primary/Secondary Solo £3.50 per class
Piano Advanced Recital Class £5.00 per entry
Group Entry (2-10 persons) £5.00 per group
Group Entry (10+ persons) £10.00 per group
Any entrant who has concerns about meeting the festival class fees is asked to approach their school in the first instance, who cancontact Strathfest to apply for financial assistance.
Payment
Cheques: should be made payable to: Badenoch & Strathspey Music Festival Association
BACS: Sort code: 80-05-40, Account 00174972 - please reference competitors name
PayPal: on our website - please reference competitors name
Copies of “Own Choice” works for the Adjudicator
It is illegal to copy works which are copyrighted without the permission of the copyright holder. The Music Publishers’ Association Code of Practice on Photocopying only makes certain allowances.
The relevant paragraph of the code is given below.
“The Music Publishers Association Code of Practice on Photocopying copyright works makes the following concessions for copying own choice pieces from volumes only for the use of the adjudicator at the Festival provided that the entrant or participant has already purchased his/her own copy, and that the copy made is retained and destroyed by the Administrator of the Festival immediately after the event.”
Copyright laws state that songs from shows in current productions may only be sung as a concert item i.e. without costume or movement, without the need for copyright permission.
Permission to re-record from the commercially produced CD and tape requires permission from the publisher. The attention of competitors and group leaders is drawn to the booklet ‘Copying Music - A Code of Fair Practice’ which is obtainable free on application to the Music Publishers Association Ltd.
Official Accompanist
In some classes the services of the official accompanist are available to performers on the day of the competition free of charge. When submitting entry forms, performers should indicate clearly in the relevant column if they wish this service. Arrangements may be made for school performers to have a single short rehearsal prior to the competition.
Alternatively, performers may bring their own accompanist.
Grades and Certificates
90+ OUTSTANDING
An exceptional performance both technically and artistically
87-89 DISTINCTION
An excellent performance both technically and artistically
84-86 COMMENDED
A convincing performance technically and artistically
81-83 MERIT
A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability
Trophies
Persons awarded trophies will be required to sign a letter undertaking to keep the trophy safe and to return it to the committee by 31 January the following year. Please contact the secretary – [email protected], to arrange return of trophies. Please note that contestants are responsible for getting their trophies engraved.
Festival Terms & Conditions
The Adjudicator’s decision is final.
Certificates - Competitors must collect certificates after each class.
It is the responsibility of the entrant to check the printed programme and notify the organisers of any changes by contacting [email protected].
‘Own Choice’ Music - The committee reserves the right to refuse an entry of any spoken or sung material deemed unsuitable or offensive.
Photography, audio, video recording and mobile phones
Members of the audience are NOT PERMITTED to take any form of photograph nor to use a mobile phone/camera to make any type of video or audio recording at any festival event. Only an appointed official photographer will be permitted in the designated area by prior arrangement.
All competitors remain the responsibility for the schoolteacher, parent or guardian bringing them along to the competition.
Can you help?
Unfortunately, the festival is not able to offer a full day of classes for Piping this year. However, if you can spare some time to help arrange these disciplines for a future event, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at [email protected].
Chairperson Mary-Ann Connolly
Vice Chairperson Robin Versteeg
Treasurer Tony Connolly
Secretary Suzi Wilson
Minute Secretary Liz Kerr
Social Media Jennifer Smith
Committee Members Sandra Mackay
Christopher Josey
Emily Oates
Kath Craig
Official Accompanist Robin Versteeg
Advisor Lorraine Hemmings
Date for your Diary
End of Festival Showcase Concert TBC
Entries
Entry forms are available on our website – they can be completed electronically, or downloaded and printed – strathfest.org. If you would like a form posted to you, please email or call (0759 1195126).
Printed forms should be emailed to [email protected], or posted to the following address -
StrathFest Secretary
The Lade
Cromdale
Grantown on Spey PH26 3PH
Please remember to include your “own choice” music, when submitting your entry form (if applicable).
Last date for submission is 1 February 2020. Please note, that late entries will not be accepted.
Entry Fees 2020
Primary/Secondary Solo £3.50 per class
Piano Advanced Recital Class £5.00 per entry
Group Entry (2-10 persons) £5.00 per group
Group Entry (10+ persons) £10.00 per group
Any entrant who has concerns about meeting the festival class fees is asked to approach their school in the first instance, who cancontact Strathfest to apply for financial assistance.
Payment
Cheques: should be made payable to: Badenoch & Strathspey Music Festival Association
BACS: Sort code: 80-05-40, Account 00174972 - please reference competitors name
PayPal: on our website - please reference competitors name
Copies of “Own Choice” works for the Adjudicator
It is illegal to copy works which are copyrighted without the permission of the copyright holder. The Music Publishers’ Association Code of Practice on Photocopying only makes certain allowances.
The relevant paragraph of the code is given below.
“The Music Publishers Association Code of Practice on Photocopying copyright works makes the following concessions for copying own choice pieces from volumes only for the use of the adjudicator at the Festival provided that the entrant or participant has already purchased his/her own copy, and that the copy made is retained and destroyed by the Administrator of the Festival immediately after the event.”
Copyright laws state that songs from shows in current productions may only be sung as a concert item i.e. without costume or movement, without the need for copyright permission.
Permission to re-record from the commercially produced CD and tape requires permission from the publisher. The attention of competitors and group leaders is drawn to the booklet ‘Copying Music - A Code of Fair Practice’ which is obtainable free on application to the Music Publishers Association Ltd.
Official Accompanist
In some classes the services of the official accompanist are available to performers on the day of the competition free of charge. When submitting entry forms, performers should indicate clearly in the relevant column if they wish this service. Arrangements may be made for school performers to have a single short rehearsal prior to the competition.
Alternatively, performers may bring their own accompanist.
Grades and Certificates
90+ OUTSTANDING
An exceptional performance both technically and artistically
87-89 DISTINCTION
An excellent performance both technically and artistically
84-86 COMMENDED
A convincing performance technically and artistically
81-83 MERIT
A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability
Trophies
Persons awarded trophies will be required to sign a letter undertaking to keep the trophy safe and to return it to the committee by 31 January the following year. Please contact the secretary – [email protected], to arrange return of trophies. Please note that contestants are responsible for getting their trophies engraved.
Festival Terms & Conditions
The Adjudicator’s decision is final.
Certificates - Competitors must collect certificates after each class.
It is the responsibility of the entrant to check the printed programme and notify the organisers of any changes by contacting [email protected].
‘Own Choice’ Music - The committee reserves the right to refuse an entry of any spoken or sung material deemed unsuitable or offensive.
Photography, audio, video recording and mobile phones
Members of the audience are NOT PERMITTED to take any form of photograph nor to use a mobile phone/camera to make any type of video or audio recording at any festival event. Only an appointed official photographer will be permitted in the designated area by prior arrangement.
All competitors remain the responsibility for the schoolteacher, parent or guardian bringing them along to the competition.
Can you help?
Unfortunately, the festival is not able to offer a full day of classes for Piping this year. However, if you can spare some time to help arrange these disciplines for a future event, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at [email protected].
Prescribed Music
Click on the title to view the music or piece, or click on the right to download the PDF
Traditional Fiddle - Classes 100 & 101
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Gaelic Day - Classes 120-122
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