Choral Music Classes

All Choral Classes will be held on Saturday 8th November

Choral Secretary - Kate Atherton

Choirs and ensembles must provide their own accompanist for all Choral classes

NB The conductor of a choral group IS NOT ALLOWED to sing with his or her Choir during competitions.

Choral entries may include a piece of Christmas music.

 

 

CLASS 400 Junior Choirs & Ensembles, 8 years and under                                Fee: £25.00

To perform two pieces of their own choice to show a contrast of styles
See Regulation 2. (a-f)
Time limit: 6 minutes

 

CLASS 401 Junior Choirs & Ensembles, 12 years and under                              Fee: £25.00

To perform two pieces of their own choice to show a contrast of styles
See Regulation 2. (a-f)
Time limit: 10 minutes

CLASS 402 Youth Choirs & Ensembles, 21 years and under                               Fee: £25.00

To perform two pieces of their own choice to show a contrast of styles
See Regulation 2. (a-f)
Time limit: 10 minutes

 

CLASS 403 Vocal Ensemble, Open                                                                         Fee: £25.00

3-15 voices only
To perform two pieces of their own choice to show a contrast of styles
See Regulation 2. (a-f)
Time limit: 10 minutes

CLASS 405 CHORAL RECITAL (Excluding Barbershop)                                        Fee: £50.00               

First Prize: £100 Second Prize £50
16 - 45 voices
Open to Ladies’ Choirs, Male Voice Choirs and Mixed Voice Choirs (including Church and Chapel Choirs)
Choirs to perform a programme of three contrasting pieces
See Regulation 1(h)
Time limit: 15 minutes

NB. The Committee reserves the right to close the entries to a class when the seating capacity of the venue has been reached.

 

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