Band, Choir, Ensemble and Orchestra

SATURDAY 8TH MARCH AND SUNDAY 9TH MARCH

All entries to be submitted through PLAY AND PERFORM by JANUARY 24th, 2025 

Section Secretary: Steve Barlin

Email: bmafensembles@gmail.com

Tel: 07475019849

Adjudicator

Laura Oldfield

CLASSES

BRASS OR WIND BAND – Minimum of 5 and maximum of 12 performers

E211 Years & Under6 mins.

Award: Wythe Family Shield

E316 Years & Under10 mins.
E418 Years & Under15 mins.

Award: Hannington Silver Band Cup

E5Open15 mins.

Award: Festival Brass Cup

CHOIRS Own choice of two contrasting pieces which may be accompanied or unaccompanied. Minimum of 12 voices unless otherwise stated.

E6School Or Youth Choir – 7 Years & Under5 mins.

Award: Sheila Armstrong Cup

E7School Or Youth Choir – 11 Years & Under6 mins.

Award: Summerbrook Cup

E8School Or Youth Choir – 13 Years & Under8 mins.

Award: Coland Cup

E9School Or Youth Choir – 18 Years & Under8 mins.

Award: Coland Cup

E10Chamber Choir – 18 Years & Under8 mins.
E11Chamber Choir – Open8 mins.

Award: Whittock Trophy

E12Adult Choir – Open8 mins.

Award: Whittock Trophy

E13Madrigal Or Barbershop Group – Open8 mins.

Award: Wilkinson Trophy

E14Gospel Choir – Open8 Mins.
E15Church Choir – Open8 Mins.
E16Sen Choir – 11 Years And Under6 Mins.

Award: Basingstoke Concert Cup

E17Sen Choir – 18 Years And Under8 Mins.

Award: Basingstoke Concert Cup

E18Community Choir – Open8 Mins.
E19Rock Choir – Open8 Mins.
E20Show Choir – Open8 Mins.

ORCHESTRAS

E21School Orchestra – 11 Years And Under8 Mins.

Award: Ena Ranger Trophy

E22School Orchestra – 13 Years And Under10 Mins.

Award: Patricia Flint Cup

E23School Orchestra – 18 Years And Under10 Mins.

Award: Patricia Flint Cup

E24Orchestra – Open10 Mins.

MUSIC GROUPS Groups should have between 6 and 35 members. Any combination of instruments or voices. One adult is permitted, and a conductor is optional.

E25Infant5 Mins.

Award: Frances Hurley Shield

E26Junior6 Mins.

Award: Frances Hurley Shield

E27Secondary8 Mins.

Award: Modern Music Cup

E28Music Group – Open8 Mins.

Award: Modern Music Cup

E29World Music Group  Open8 Mins.

FAMILY ENSEMBLE Any combination of 2 or more instruments.

E30Family Ensemble8 Mins.

Award: Fleet Trophy

MIXED ENSEMBLE Any combination of 2 or more instruments.

E31Primary6 Mins.

Award: Frances Hurley Shield

E32Secondary8 Mins.

Award: Modern Music Cup

E33Open8 Mins.

Award: Modern Music Cup

E34Whole Class Instrumental Or Vocal Group8 Mins.

WOODWIND ENSEMBLES Ensembles may be accompanied or unaccompanied.

E35Instrumental Choir3 Mins.

Award: Clef Challenge Trophy

E36Adult Ensemble4 Mins.

Award: Clef Challenge Trophy

PERCUSSION May include steel pan or handbell groups.

E38Tuned Percussion Ensemble 5 mins.

UKULELE ENSEMBLES

E39Primary5 Mins.
E40Secondary8 Mins.

STRING ENSEMBLES

E41Primary8 Mins.
E42Senior 2 – 50 members.8 Mins.

ROCK/POP BANDS Entrants must bring their own Drum Kit and any amplification equipment they would like to use. Groups of 2 – 6 members.

E43Junior 11 years and under4 Mins.
E44Intermediate 16 years and under4 Mins.
E45Senior 18 years and under4 Mins.
E45Open4 Mins.