Ayrshire Music Festival - 2013 Syllabus

88th

Ayrshire Music Festival2013

Syllabus4th to 15th March 2013

www.ayrshiremusicfestival.org.uk

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FESTIVAL DATES AND VENUES

Competition Dates Venues

Music 6th

- 15th March 2013 Ayr Town Hall

Dance 9th

March 2013 Walker Hall, Troon

Speech & Drama 4th

- 5th

March 2013 Ayr Baptist Church Centre

Piping 9th

March 2013 Newton Wallacetown Church Halls

NEW FOR 2013!

TROPHIES will now be presented at the time of competition and MEDALS will again beawarded to winners.

The major trophies, the “Elizabeth McNair” and the “Howard de Walden” will be awardedafter a special evening of competition on Friday 15

thMarch in the Council Chambers.

ALL COMPETITORS this year will be encouraged to announce their names and theirchosen pieces before performing, as Speech and Drama competitors have alwaysdone. We ask teachers to prepare their pupils for this – a cue card may prove useful incase of a moment of panic. However the Steward will also be prepared to announce foranyone who has a difficulty.

Secondary School Choirs Competitions (Classes 46-53) are now OWN CHOICE as areSenior Vocal Solos (Classes 82-90).

Last year we introduced competitions for Music Composition (or “Inventing”) which areopen to school pupils and adults. (See Classes 211-213).

This year the Speech and Drama Section also has new competitions for creative writing(see Classes 370-373). For more information on the Poetry Writing Competitionscontact the Director of Speech and Drama, Dennis Johnston –

email: [email protected]

All the classes in the Music Composition and Poetry Writing Sections will be FREE.

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Index

FESTIVAL DATES AND VENUES.................................................................................................. 2

NEW FOR 2013!............................................................................................................................. 2

PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................................... 11

ADJUDICATORS.......................................................................................................................... 12

ACCOMPANISTS......................................................................................................................... 12

ENTRY FEES............................................................................................................................... 13

HOW DO I ENTER? ..................................................................................................................... 13

SUPPORTING THE FESTIVAL .................................................................................................... 14

SUBSCRIBERS LIST FOR 2012 .................................................................................................. 15

Dance........................................................................................................................................... 16

Scottish Country Dancing ............................................................................................................. 16

1 Mixed Teams over 16 years.......................................................................................... 16

2 Ladies Teams over 16 years......................................................................................... 16

3 Teams over 18 years (Mixed or Ladies) ........................................................................ 16

Schools Competitions................................................................................................................... 17

4 Girls, Primary 4-5.......................................................................................................... 17

5 Girls, Primary 6-7.......................................................................................................... 17

6 Girls, Primary 4-7.......................................................................................................... 17

7 Mixed Teams, Primary 4-7............................................................................................ 17

8 Non Competitive (Teams wishing to be adjudicated but not marked) ............................ 17

9 Girls, Secondary 1-3 ..................................................................................................... 17

10 Mixed Teams, Secondary 1-3 ....................................................................................... 17

11 Girls, Secondary 4-6 ..................................................................................................... 17

12 Mixed Teams, Secondary 4-6 ....................................................................................... 17

Open Competitions....................................................................................................................... 18

13 Girls, under 10 years .................................................................................................... 18

14 Mixed Teams, under 10 years....................................................................................... 18

15 Girls under 13 years attending Primary School ............................................................. 18

16 Mixed Teams, under 13 years attending Primary School .............................................. 18


18 Mixed Teams, under 15 years....................................................................................... 18


Youth Organisations, Uniformed and Youth Service and Scottish Country Dance Classes ........... 18

20 Teams under 13 years.................................................................................................. 18



Choirs........................................................................................................................................... 19

Primary Singing ............................................................................................................................ 19

29 Small Schools............................................................................................................... 19

30 Primary 4-5................................................................................................................... 19

31 Primary 6-7................................................................................................................... 19

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Primary School Choirs ..................................................................................................................19

32 Small Schools ...............................................................................................................19

33 Hymn Singing (Unison) .................................................................................................19

34 Boys Choirs...................................................................................................................19

35 Pupils from Primary 2-3.................................................................................................19



38 Scots Folk Song (Primary).............................................................................................20

Group Music Making .....................................................................................................................20

39 Open to Groups of more than 30 Primary Pupils ...........................................................20

40 Open to Groups of 30 or less Primary Pupils.................................................................20

41 Open to Combined Groups from Special Schools..........................................................20

Singing Games .............................................................................................................................20

42 Open to whole class of pupils from Primary 1 or 2.........................................................20

43 Open to whole class of pupils from Primary 3 or 4.........................................................20

Action Songs.................................................................................................................................20

44 Action Song (non-competitive) Under 4 years................................................................20

45 Action Song (non-competitive) 4-5 years .......................................................................20

Secondary School Choirs..............................................................................................................21

46 Hymn Singing (Unison) - Secondary 1-3........................................................................21

47 Secondary 1-2...............................................................................................................21

48 Secondary 1-4...............................................................................................................21

49 Secondary 4-6 Girls.......................................................................................................21

50 Mixed Voice Choir (SATB or SAB).................................................................................21

51 Secondary 1-4 Folk Songs ............................................................................................21

52 Songs of Burns..............................................................................................................21

53 School Choirs trained and conducted by a pupil. ...........................................................21

Junior Choirs.................................................................................................................................21

54 Female Voice Choirs from any organisation - under 21 years........................................21

55 Mixed Voice Choirs from any organisation - under 21 years ..........................................21

56 Choirs under 16 years from any organisation: any combination of voices ......................21

Adult Choirs ..................................................................................................................................22

57 Ladies Voice Choirs ......................................................................................................22

58 WRI Choirs....................................................................................................................22

59 Male Voice Choirs .........................................................................................................22

60 Mixed Voice Choirs .......................................................................................................22

61 Church Choirs ...............................................................................................................22

Music - Vocal ................................................................................................................................23

62 Girls in Secondary 5-6...................................................................................................23



65 Girls in Primary 7...........................................................................................................23

66 Girls in Primary 6...........................................................................................................23

67 Girls in Primary 4-5........................................................................................................23

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68 Boys in Secondary 5-6.................................................................................................. 23

69 Boys in Secondary 3-4.................................................................................................. 23

70 Boys in Secondary 1-2 (treble voices)........................................................................... 23

71 Boys in Primary 6-7 ...................................................................................................... 23

72 Boys in Primary 4-5 ...................................................................................................... 23

73 Scots Songs - Boys and Girls in Secondary 4-6............................................................ 23

74 Songs of Burns - Boys and Girls in Secondary 1-3........................................................ 23

Songs from the Shows - Solos...................................................................................................... 24

75 Solo singers, Adult, Any voice....................................................................................... 24

76 Solo singers from Secondary 5-6 .................................................................................. 24



79 Solo singers from Primary School ................................................................................. 24

Songs from the Shows - Duets and Ensembles ............................................................................ 24

80 Duets and Ensembles - Adult and Secondary 5-6 ......................................................... 24

81 Duets and Ensembles - Secondary 1-4......................................................................... 24

Senior Vocal Solos ....................................................................................................................... 25

82 Soprano........................................................................................................................ 25

83 Mezzo-Soprano ............................................................................................................ 25

84 Contralto....................................................................................................................... 25

85 Tenor............................................................................................................................ 25

86 Baritone and Bass ........................................................................................................ 25

87 Opera: Any Voice.......................................................................................................... 25

88 Light Opera: Any Voice................................................................................................. 25

89 Oratorio: Any Voice....................................................................................................... 25

90 Scots Songs: Any Voice................................................................................................ 25

Vocal Duets and Ensembles......................................................................................................... 26

91 Senior Vocal Duets: Adult and Secondary 5-6 .............................................................. 26

92 Junior Vocal Duets: Secondary 1-4............................................................................... 26

93 Unconducted Vocal Ensemble ...................................................................................... 26

Vocal Recital Class....................................................................................................................... 26

94 Vocal Recital Class....................................................................................................... 26

Music - Instrumental Competitions................................................................................................ 27

Instrumental Recital Class ............................................................................................................ 27

95 Instrumental Recital Class ............................................................................................ 27

Piano Competitions ...................................................................................................................... 27

Piano Solos Open......................................................................................................................... 27

96 Baroque........................................................................................................................ 28

97 Classical ....................................................................................................................... 28

98 Romantic ...................................................................................................................... 28

99 French .......................................................................................................................... 28

100 Contemporary.......................................................................................................... 28

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Piano Solos...................................................................................................................................28

101 Division A.................................................................................................................28

102 Division B.................................................................................................................28

103 Division C.................................................................................................................28

104 Division D.................................................................................................................28

105 Division E.................................................................................................................28

106 Division F.................................................................................................................28

107 Division G ................................................................................................................28

Piano Duets ..................................................................................................................................29

108 Division A.................................................................................................................29

109 Division B.................................................................................................................29

110 Division C.................................................................................................................29

111 Division D.................................................................................................................29

112 Division E.................................................................................................................29

113 Division F.................................................................................................................29

Organ Solo....................................................................................................................................29

114 Organ Solo...............................................................................................................29

Violin Solos Open .........................................................................................................................30

115 Baroque ...................................................................................................................30

116 Classical ..................................................................................................................30

117 Romantic .................................................................................................................30

118 Contemporary ..........................................................................................................30

Violin Solos ...................................................................................................................................30

119 Division A.................................................................................................................30

120 Division B.................................................................................................................30

121 Division C.................................................................................................................30

122 Division D.................................................................................................................30

123 Division E.................................................................................................................30

124 Division F.................................................................................................................30

125 Division G ................................................................................................................30

Viola Solos....................................................................................................................................31

126 Open........................................................................................................................31

127 Division A.................................................................................................................31

128 Division B.................................................................................................................31

129 Division C.................................................................................................................31

130 Division D.................................................................................................................31

Cello Solos....................................................................................................................................31

131 Open........................................................................................................................31

132 Division A.................................................................................................................31

133 Division B.................................................................................................................31

134 Division C.................................................................................................................31

135 Division D.................................................................................................................31

136 Division E.................................................................................................................31

137 Division F.................................................................................................................31

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Double Bass Solos ....................................................................................................................... 32

138 Open ....................................................................................................................... 32

139 Division A ................................................................................................................ 32

140 Division B ................................................................................................................ 32

141 Division C................................................................................................................ 32

142 Division D................................................................................................................ 32

Violin Duets and String Chamber Music........................................................................................ 32

143 Violin Duets: Division A............................................................................................ 32

144 Violin Duets: Division B............................................................................................ 32

145 Violin Duets: Division C ........................................................................................... 32

146 Violin Duets: Division D ........................................................................................... 32

147 Violin and Piano Duets: Open.................................................................................. 32

148 String Ensemble (Unconducted) Advanced ............................................................. 32

149 String Ensemble (Unconducted) Intermediate.......................................................... 33

150 String Ensemble (Unconducted) Primary................................................................. 33

Woodwind Solos........................................................................................................................... 33

151 Open ....................................................................................................................... 33

152 Division A ................................................................................................................ 33

153 Division B ................................................................................................................ 33

154 Division C................................................................................................................ 33

155 Division D................................................................................................................ 33

156 Division E ................................................................................................................ 33

157 Division F ................................................................................................................ 33

Woodwind Duets and Woodwind Chamber Music......................................................................... 33

158 Woodwind Duets Secondary.................................................................................... 33

159 Woodwind Duets Primary ........................................................................................ 33

160 Woodwind Ensemble Secondary (Non Competitive)................................................ 34

161 Woodwind Ensemble Primary.................................................................................. 34

Recorder Solos............................................................................................................................. 34

162 Descant Recorder Solos.......................................................................................... 34

163 Treble Recorder Solos............................................................................................. 34

Recorder Ensemble...................................................................................................................... 34

164 Recorder Ensemble and Recorder Band (Conducted or unconducted).................... 34

Brass Solos .................................................................................................................................. 34

165 Open ....................................................................................................................... 34

166 Division A ................................................................................................................ 34

167 Division B ................................................................................................................ 34

168 Division C................................................................................................................ 35

169 Division D................................................................................................................ 35

170 Division E ................................................................................................................ 35

171 Division F ................................................................................................................ 35

Brass Duets.................................................................................................................................. 35

172 Brass Duets: (Unaccompanied) for players of approximately Grade 4-6 .................. 35

173 Brass Duets: (Unaccompanied) for players of approximately Grade 2-4 .................. 35

174 Brass Duets: (Unaccompanied) Primary.................................................................. 35

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Brass Ensembles ..........................................................................................................................35

175 Brass Ensembles (Unconducted) Advanced ............................................................35

176 Brass Ensembles (Unconducted) Intermediate.........................................................35

177 Brass Ensembles (Unconducted) Elementary Secondary.........................................35

178 Brass Ensembles (Unconducted) Elementary Primary .............................................35

Percussion Solos ..........................................................................................................................36

179 Tuned Percussion Open ..........................................................................................36

180 Snare Drum Open....................................................................................................36

181 Timpani Open ..........................................................................................................36

182 Percussion Division A ..............................................................................................36

183 Percussion Division B ..............................................................................................36

184 Percussion Division C ..............................................................................................36

185 Percussion Division D Primary Elementary ..............................................................36

Percussion Ensemble ...................................................................................................................36

186 Percussion Ensemble Open.....................................................................................36

187 Percussion Ensemble Primary .................................................................................36

Classical Guitar.............................................................................................................................37

Classical Guitar Solos ...................................................................................................................37

188 Guitar Solos Division A ............................................................................................37

189 Guitar Solos Division B ............................................................................................37

190 Guitar Solos Division C ............................................................................................37

191 Guitar Solos Division D ............................................................................................37

Classical Guitar Ensemble ............................................................................................................37

192 Classical Guitar Ensemble .......................................................................................37

Traditional Music Competitions .....................................................................................................37

Scots Fiddle Solos ........................................................................................................................37

193 Scots Fiddle Open ...................................................................................................37

194 Scots Fiddle Solos: Division A..................................................................................37

195 Scots Fiddle Solos: Division B..................................................................................37

196 Scots Fiddle Solos: Division C..................................................................................38

Accordion Solos ............................................................................................................................38

197 Accordion Solos: Standard Bass or Free Bass.........................................................38

Clarsach Solos..............................................................................................................................38

198 Clarsach Solos: Division A .......................................................................................38

199 Clarsach Solos: Division B .......................................................................................38

200 Clarsach Solos: Division C.......................................................................................38

201 Solo Singing with self accompaniment on Clarsach .................................................38

Traditional Music Groups ..............................................................................................................38

202 Scottish Music Ensemble .........................................................................................38

203 Scottish Music Ensemble - Primary..........................................................................38

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Piping ........................................................................................................................................... 39

204 Secondary School Chanter - 2 Parts March............................................................. 39

205 Primary School Chanter - 2 Parts March.................................................................. 39

206 Under 18 - March .................................................................................................... 39

207 Under 18 - Strathspey and Reel .............................................................................. 39

208 Under 18 - Jig.......................................................................................................... 39

209 Under 14 - 2 times 2 Parts March ............................................................................ 39

210 Piobaireachd ........................................................................................................... 39

Composition Competitions............................................................................................................ 40

211 Write a Song!........................................................................................................... 40

212 Solo piece for any instrument .................................................................................. 40

213 Ensemble Piece ...................................................................................................... 40

Anything Goes! ............................................................................................................................. 40

214 Anything Goes!........................................................................................................ 40

Group Performance ...................................................................................................................... 40

215 Family Ensemble - Making Music is Fun!................................................................. 40

216 Church Praise Band ................................................................................................ 40

String Orchestras.......................................................................................................................... 41

217 String Orchestra: Open............................................................................................ 41

218 Division A ................................................................................................................ 41

219 Division B ................................................................................................................ 41

220 Division C (Primary)................................................................................................. 41

221 Division D (Primary)................................................................................................. 41

Full Orchestras ............................................................................................................................. 41

222 Open ....................................................................................................................... 41

223 Division A ................................................................................................................ 41

224 Division B ................................................................................................................ 42

225 Primary Bands......................................................................................................... 42

Brass and Wind Bands ................................................................................................................. 42

226 Brass Bands: Open ................................................................................................. 42

227 Brass Bands: Division A .......................................................................................... 42

228 Wind Bands: Open .................................................................................................. 42

229 Wind Bands: Division A ........................................................................................... 42

230 Concert Bands: Open .............................................................................................. 42

231 Concert Bands: Division A ....................................................................................... 42

232 Jazz Bands: Open ................................................................................................... 42

233 Jazz Bands: Division A ............................................................................................ 42

Speech and Drama....................................................................................................................... 43

Set Poems.................................................................................................................................... 43

301 Primary 3 and 4....................................................................................................... 43

303 Primary 5 and 6....................................................................................................... 43

304 Primary 7................................................................................................................. 43

307 Secondary 1 ............................................................................................................ 43

308 Secondary 2 ............................................................................................................ 43

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309 Secondary 3.............................................................................................................43

310 Secondary 4 to 6......................................................................................................43

My Favourite Poem.......................................................................................................................43

312 Primary 1 and 2........................................................................................................43

313 Primary 3 and 4........................................................................................................43

314 Primary 5 to 7 ..........................................................................................................43

315 Secondary 1 to 3......................................................................................................43

316 Secondary 4 to 6......................................................................................................43

317 Open to choirs from Primaries 1 to 4........................................................................44

318 Open to choirs from Primaries 5 to 7........................................................................44

320 Primary 4 and 5........................................................................................................44

321 Primary 6 and 7........................................................................................................44

322 Secondary 1 to 3......................................................................................................44

323 Secondary 4 to 6......................................................................................................44

324 Open........................................................................................................................44

Scottish Verse (Excluding Burns) ..................................................................................................44

328 Primary 5 to 7 ..........................................................................................................44

329 Secondary 1 to 3......................................................................................................44

330 Secondary 4 to 6......................................................................................................44

Shakespeare Classes ...................................................................................................................45

332 Secondary 1 to 3......................................................................................................45

333 Secondary 4 to 6......................................................................................................45

Scene from Shakespeare..............................................................................................................45

335 Competitors under 18 years .....................................................................................45

336 Open........................................................................................................................45

Quick Study ..................................................................................................................................45

344 Primary 5 to 7 ..........................................................................................................45

345 Secondary 1 to 3......................................................................................................45

346 Open........................................................................................................................45

Speech Recital Class ....................................................................................................................46

361 Secondary 3 to 6......................................................................................................46

Poetry Writing Competitions..........................................................................................................46

370 Primary School Pupils ..............................................................................................46

371 Secondary 1 to 3......................................................................................................46

372 Secondary 4 to 6......................................................................................................46

373 Adults.......................................................................................................................46

CHALLENGE TROPHIES .............................................................................................................47

GENERAL REGULATIONS ..........................................................................................................51

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY.....................................................................................................54

FESTIVAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.........................................................................................56

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The 88th

AYRSHIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL is affiliated to the British and InternationalFederation of Music Festivals of which HM the Queen is Patron

PERSONNELHONORARY PRESIDENTS

Provost Jim Todd East Ayrshire CouncilProvost Joan Sturgeon North Ayrshire CouncilProvost Helen Moodie South Ayrshire Council

PRESIDENT Mr. James M Clark

VICE-PRESIDENT Mr. Tom Raffel

CHAIRMAN Mr. John Leitch

VICE-CHAIRMAN Mrs. Shona Mitchell

TREASURER Mr. James Younger

ENTRY SECRETARY Mrs. Shona Mitchell

ADJUDICATOR SECRETARY Mrs. Ann Naismith

MINUTE SECRETARY Mrs. Pamela Martin

TROPHY SECRETARY Mrs. Ailsa Leitch

DIRECTORS OF COMPETITIONS

MUSIC Mrs. Marjorie Mackay

SPEECH AND DRAMA Mr. Dennis Johnston

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Mrs. Wilma Brown

PIPING tba

DIRECTOR OF STEWARDING Mr. John Leitch

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mrs. O Begg Mrs. J Berry Mrs. J BrownMrs. A Hetherington Mr. J Hope Mrs. P MartinMrs. T McLeod Mrs. M Petticrew Mrs. J StewartMr. Paul Wood

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ADJUDICATORS

Scottish Country Dancing Ruby Wilkinson

Music Margaret M McLeod Piano / Woodwind

Robert Bailey Strings

Linda Ormiston Songs from the Shows

Ann Lampard Vocal Solos / Choirs

David Hutcheson Brass

Speech and Drama Brian Marjoribanks

ACCOMPANISTS

Music Judith Keaney

Anna Rastopchina

Scottish Country Dancing Karyn McCulloch

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ENTRY FEESEntry Fees for Classes in the 2013 Festival are:

Music

Solo Classes £7.00

Composition Classes £7.00

Duets & Ensemble Classes £ 8.00

Instrumental Recital Class £12.00

Choirs Orchestras and Bands £12.00

Music Composition FREE

Speech & Drama £ 6.00

Poetry Writing Competition FREE

Scottish Country Dancing

Schools £ 5.00

Trophy Classes £ 8.00

Piping £ 3.00

HOW DO I ENTER?1. All entries MUST be on the Official Entry Form. Extra copies can be

downloaded from our web site: www.ayrshiremusicfestival.org.uk

2. Cheques should be made payable to “The Ayrshire Music Festival”

3. The closing date for entries is 8th December 2012

4. Entries and entry fees should be sent to :-

Mrs. Shona Mitchell

Entry Secretary AMF

26 Abbots Way

Ayr, KA7 4EY

Any questions regarding entries should be addressed to the EntrySecretary,

Tel. 01292 443314 or

Email [email protected]

5. OWN CHOICE MUSIC MUST NOT BE SENT WITH YOUR ENTRY.Two copies of each OWN CHOICE piece (which may be photocopies),clearly marked with the competitor’s name and the competition number,should be sent, no later 12

thJanuary 2012 to:-

Mrs. Marjorie Mackay

14 Holmston Drive

Ayr, KA7 3JP

Any queries regarding OWN CHOICE music should be addressed to theDirector of Music,

Tel. 01292 266435 or

Email [email protected]

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SUPPORTING THE FESTIVALThe Festival aims to represent the range of performing arts locally and to enable youngmusicians to gain that all-important performing experience. We acknowledge thevaluable work done by our teachers and the support of the parents.

If you are interested in Dance, Music, Speech and Drama and wish to see these Artsflourish in Ayrshire, you can show your support by becoming a Subscriber to theAyrshire Music Festival.

The Annual Subscription is £25 minimum. This entitles the Subscriber to: a SeasonTicket, a Festival Programme, an invitation to the reception after the Premier TrophyEvening on 15

thMarch and the opportunity to play a full part in the Annual General

Meeting.

Subscribers to the Festival can be:

Individuals Firms or Companies Societies, Choirs, Clubs, Committees or other bodies concerned with the

study or practice of dance, music, speech or drama.

If you would like to become a Subscriber, please fill in the slip below and send it to:Mr James YoungerTreasurer AMF

22 Rosebank Crescent

AYR KA7 2SS

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Ayrshire Music Festival

I enclose a subscription of £ .......... for 2013

Name : ..................................................................................................

Address: ...................................................................................................

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Gift Aid permits the Festival to recover the tax which you have paid on your subscription. If you area standard-rate tax-payer and you are willing to use the Gift Aid Scheme please contact thetreasurer

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SUBSCRIBERS LIST FOR 2012

Mrs K. BatesMrs O. BeggMrs J. BerryMrs J.M. BrownMrs W. BrownMrs. A. ClarkMrs D.W.C ClarkMr. J.M. ClarkMr. R.J.M. CrooksMrs. S. CrooksMrs. J.W. DavidsonMrs H. FrameMrs E. GrantMiss M. Hay

Mrs A. HetheringtonMr J. HopeMrs A. JamesMrs A. LeitchMr J. LeitchMrs M. LeitchMiss J. LimondMrs M. LintonMrs M. S. MackayMrs P.M. MartinMrs T. McLeodMrs H. McNicollMrs. M.J. MehtaMrs T.S. Milne

Mrs S. MitchellMrs A. NaismithMrs M. PetticrewMr T. RaffelMrs J. StewartMr. R.G. StorieMrs M. WaltonDr. K. WilsonDr P.A. WilsonMr J.D. YoungerMrs. W.M. YoungerR.S.C.D.S. (Ayr)

The Festival gratefully acknowledges assistance from:

South Ayrshire CouncilNorth Ayrshire Council

Ayrshire Educational Trust

The Festival also appreciates the support of our Advertisers

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CLASSES

Dance

Scottish Country DancingNotes:

(1) Each Scottish Country Dance Team will consist of four couples.

(2) An official accompanist is provided but each group may provide its own accompanist, and theaccompaniment may be piano, accordion, fiddle or bagpipes. Recorded music is acceptable.

(3) In competitions 1, 3, 14, 16 and 18 (trophy sections) teams must consist of equal numbers ofmen and women, boys and girls. In all other mixed teams sections, (i.e. 7, 10 and 12), anycombination of boys and girls is acceptable.

(4) In Competition 3, each team will perform a continuous three dance MEDLEY to include atleast one Strathspey and one dance using four couples. Dances to be selected fromR.S.C.D.S. publications excluding McNab Dances vol. 1 and 2. These dances must bedifferent from those danced by the team in other classes. Choice of dances to be shown onthe entry form. If you require the official accompanist, please include relevant instructionswith your entry.

(5) In OWN CHOICE competitions, teams will dance Own Choice of Reel or Jig and Strathspey(both dances to be danced four times each) from R.S.C.D.S. Books 1 to 46, Graded Books,Miss Milligan’s Miscellany Volumes 1 and 2, Five Traditional S.C.D.1965, Four S.C.D. 1978,Five S.C.D. 1982 and Leaflet Dances published by RSCDS

1 Mixed Teams over 16 yearsThe Paterson Sloan Challenge Quaich

OWN CHOICE

2 Ladies Teams over 16 yearsThe RSCDS Ladies Trophy

OWN CHOICE

3 Teams over 18 years (Mixed or Ladies)The Robertson Memorial Shield

OWN CHOICE - see Note 4

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Schools CompetitionsNote: a) Where one dance set - 8 times through.

b) Where a four couple dance is set, 4 times through. (You may be asked to repeat)

c) Where a square dance is set, once through. (You may be asked to repeat)

4 Girls, Primary 4-5CumberlandReel Book1-11

5 Girls, Primary 6-7TheIsle GradedBook-15

6 Girls, Primary 4-7Ways inNewHall Book42-7

7 Mixed Teams, Primary 4-7Hedwig'sReel GradedBook2-9

8 Non Competitive (Teams wishing to be adjudicated but not marked)Any combination of Primary 4, 5, 6 and 7. Any combination of boys and girls.

WheelsAroundTheWorld

9 Girls, Secondary 1-3JoiedeVivre Book39-2

10 Mixed Teams, Secondary 1-3ReverendJohnMacFarlane Book37-1

11 Girls, Secondary 4-6MrsMacLeod Book6-11

12 Mixed Teams, Secondary 4-6LinksWithSt.Petersburg Book46-10

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Open CompetitionsNote: Where one dance is set – 8 times through

13 Girls, under 10 yearsThe Margaret Parker Shield

TheBarmkin GradedBook2-6

14 Mixed Teams, under 10 yearsThe McKinnon Shield

EH37AF Book40-6

15 Girls under 13 years attending Primary SchoolThe McFarlane Memorial Shield

LaFlora Book27-10

16 Mixed Teams, under 13 years attending Primary SchoolThe RSCDS Junior Shield

LightandAiry Book4-5

17 Girls, under 15 yearsThe RSCDS Junior Trophy

Back to theFireside Book38-4

18 Mixed Teams, under 15 yearsStarryEyedLassie Book23-11

19 Girls, under 19 yearsTheSaltireSocietyReel RSCDSLeaflet

Youth Organisations, Uniformed and Youth Serviceand Scottish Country Dance ClassesNote a) Teams may be composed of any combination of boys and girls.

b) Where one dance is set – 8 times throughc) Where a four couple dance is set four times through, you may be asked to repeat.

20 Teams under 13 yearsOWN CHOICE of a Reel OR Jig from RSCDS publications

21 Teams under 15 yearsThe Lochvale Quaich

FestivalFling Book44-7

22 Teams under 19 yearsMacLeod'sFancy Book33-3

The Dance Section of the Festival Committee offers assistance to competing teams.If you require help with finding the instructions/music for the set dances or their interpretation,please contact Mrs Wilma Brown 01292 315558

N.B. COMPETITIONS TO BE HELD IN WALKER HALL TROON

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Choirs

THE SAVILLE CHOIR TROPHY will be awarded to the Primary, Secondary or Junior Choir which,in the opinion of the Adjudicator, reaches the highest standard of performance in the Festival.

Primary SingingThe entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

29 Small SchoolsOpen to pupils in Primary Schools with a roll of less than 120. CD Accompaniment MUST beused.a. Just theSame Mark&HelenJohnson Songs forEveryDay Outof theArkb. OWNCHOICEfromthesamebook, tobestatedontheentry form.

30 Primary 4-5CD Accompaniment MUST be used..a. NewBeginnings ShaArmstrong ASpringThing Outof theArkb. OWNCHOICEfromthesamebook, tobestatedontheentry form.

31 Primary 6-7CD Accompaniment MUST be used.a. TheSignsof theTime MaryGreen/JulieStanley ASpringThing Outof theArkb. OWNCHOICEfromthesamebook, tobestatedontheentry form.

Primary School ChoirsThe entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

32 Small SchoolsThe Kathleen Dippie Memorial Shield

Open to pupils in Primary Schools with a roll of less than 120.a. Over theRainbow ArlenarrMarsh JuniorSongscape Faber0571520774b. OWNCHOICEofacontrastingsongtobestatedontheentry form.

33 Hymn Singing (Unison)a. All thingsBrightandBeautiful (secondtune) JuniorPraise Collinsb. OWNCHOICEofacontrastinghymnorassemblysongtobestatedontheentry form.

34 Boys Choirsa. Let therebesong DaveandJeanPerry BriLeeMusic BL538b. OWNCHOICEofacontrastingsongtobestatedontheentry form.

35 Pupils from Primary 2-3a. Fancydressparade RebeccaLawrence SingingSherlock1 BooseyandHawkesM060113710b. OWNCHOICEofacontrastingsongtobestatedontheentry form

36 Pupils from Primary 4-5The Auchincruive Challenge Shield

a. Thesongthatnaturesings RuthSchram BriLeeMusic BL109b. OWNCHOICEofacontrastingsongtobestatedontheentry form.

37 Pupils from Primary 6-7The Cloncaird Challenge Shield

a. WakatiwaAmani (2part) SallyAlbrecht AlfredChoralDesigns27378b. OWNCHOICEofacontrastingsongtobestatedontheentry form.

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38 Scots Folk Song (Primary)The Saltire Society Award (Primary)

The winner and runner up of this competition will be eligible to compete in the Saltire SocietyNational Choir Competition to be held in June by contacting the Society – Tel: 0131 556 1836.a. YebanksandBraes TheSaltireScottishSongbook/OxfordScottishSongbook HardiePress/OUPb. OWNCHOICEofacontrastingScottishsongtobestatedontheentry form.

Group Music MakingThe MARGARET TEMPLETON SHIELD will be awarded to the competitor who, in the opinion ofthe Adjudicator, gives the best overall performance in Classes 39, 40 and 41.

The entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

39 Open to Groups of more than 30 Primary PupilsAny combination of instruments or voices and instruments.OWN CHOICE to be stated on the entry form. Total playing time not to exceed 8 minutes.

40 Open to Groups of 30 or less Primary PupilsAny combination of instruments or voices and instruments.OWN CHOICE to be stated on the entry form. Total playing time not to exceed 8 minutes.

41 Open to Combined Groups from Special SchoolsAny combination of instruments or voices and instrumentsOWN CHOICE to be stated on the entry form. Total playing time not to exceed 8 minutes.

Singing GamesThe entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

42 Open to whole class of pupils from Primary 1 or 2OWN CHOICE of TWO items to be stated on the entry form.

43 Open to whole class of pupils from Primary 3 or 4OWN CHOICE of TWO items to be stated on the entry form.

Action SongsPerformers will receive an adjudication but no comparison will be made between performances.


44 Action Song (non-competitive) Under 4 yearsOWN CHOICE of ONE action song to be stated on the entry form.

45 Action Song (non-competitive) 4-5 yearsOWN CHOICE of ONE action song to be stated on the entry form.

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Secondary School ChoirsThe entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

46 Hymn Singing (Unison) - Secondary 1-3OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting Hymns or Worship Songs to be stated on the entry form.

47 Secondary 1-2The McRae Trophy

OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting songs to be stated on the entry form.

48 Secondary 1-4The Doonside Challenge Trophy


49 Secondary 4-6 GirlsThe Templeburn Challenge Trophy


50 Mixed Voice Choir (SATB or SAB)The Ayrshire Co-operative Society Trophy

Open to choirs from one or more schools.OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting songs to be stated on the entry form.

51 Secondary 1-4 Folk SongsThe Symington Silver Challenge Shield

OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting folk songs to be stated on the entry form.

52 Songs of BurnsThe Saltire Award (Secondary)

Open to Secondary Shool Choirs of any composition. The winner and runner up of thiscompetition will be eligible to compete in the Saltire Society National Choir Competition to beheld in June by contacting the Society. Tel: 0131 556 1836OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting Burns songs to be stated on the entry form.

53 School Choirs trained and conducted by a pupil.Accompaniment may be played by another pupil, but NOT by a teacher. Please state on theentry form if the official accompanist is required.OWN CHOICE of ONE song to be stated on the entry form.

Junior ChoirsThe entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

54 Female Voice Choirs from any organisation - under 21 yearsThe Walker Challenge Trophy


55 Mixed Voice Choirs from any organisation - under 21 yearsOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting songs to be stated on the entry form.

56 Choirs under 16 years from any organisation other than a school with anycombination of voicesOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting songs to be stated on the entry form.

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Adult ChoirsTHE FREDERIC ELY PREMIER CHALLENGE TROPHY may be awarded in Classes 57 to 61 tothe Choir which, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, reaches the highest standard of performance.


57 Ladies Voice ChoirsThe Loudoun Challenge Trophy


58 WRI ChoirsThe Dorothy Hervey Memorial Shield


59 Male Voice ChoirsOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting songs to be stated on the entry form.

60 Mixed Voice ChoirsThe Bardrochat Silver Challenge Cup


61 Church ChoirsThe Houldsworth Silver Challenge Cup


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Music - VocalJunior Vocal SolosA MUSIC TOKEN will be awarded to the competitor who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, hasreached the highest standard in the Junior Vocal Solo Classes 62-72.


62 Girls in Secondary 5-6The Beresford Trophy

a. ABitofKnow-how'sall youneed(FMaj) DarylRunswick Singer'sWorldBook3TrinityGuildhallTCL093110

b. OWNCHOICEofONEcontrastingArtSong(nota folksong,popsongorsongfromashow)atGrade5StandardABRSMtobestatedontheentry form.

63 Girls in Secondary 3-4a. LongTimeAgo(Aflatmajor) A.Copland ABRSMSongbook4 ABRSMb. OWNCHOICEofONEcontrastingArtSong(nota folksong,popsongorsongfromashow)atGrade4Standard

ABRSMtobestatedontheentry form.

64 Girls in Secondary 1-2Clock-a-clay A.Beswick InsectWorld Universal (UE14167)

65 Girls in Primary 7Evening inAutumn Anderson FourSeasonalSongs Roberton/Goodmusic 75245

66 Girls in Primary 6CoconutMan Beswick ABRSMSongbook2 ABRSM

67 Girls in Primary 4-5GoodMorrowToYouSpringtime Roberton ABRSMSongbook1 ABRSM

68 Boys in Secondary 5-6The Beresford Trophy

a. CaptainStratton'sFancy(DorFMaj) PeterWarlock Stainer&Bellb. OWNCHOICEofONEcontrastingArtSong(nota folksong,popsongorsongfromashow)atGrade5Standard

ABRSMtobestatedonentry form.

69 Boys in Secondary 3-4a. OMistressMine(EFlatMaj) RogerQuilter Boosey&Hawkesb. OWNCHOICEofONEcontrastingArtSong(nota folksong,popsongorsongfromashow)atGrade4Standard

ABRSMtobestatedonentry form.

70 Boys in Secondary 1-2 (treble voices)WindyNights Stanford ABRSMSongbook3 ABRSM (Alsoavailablesingly -

Roberton75306/GoodmusicorJC71431/Curwen)

71 Boys in Primary 6-7TheCrocodile Jenkyns NovelloNOV160070

72 Boys in Primary 4-5HomeontheRange Trad. MayhewCommunitySongbook KevinMayhew

(Alsoavailable frompublisherasdownload)

73 Scots Songs - Boys and Girls in Secondary 4-6The Ayrshire Philharmonic Opera Society Trophy

OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting Scottish songs which the performer has not sung in anyother class in the Festival. Choice to be stated on the entry form.

74 Songs of Burns - Boys and Girls in Secondary 1-3The Ayrshire Association Of Burns Clubs Trophy

OWN CHOICE of ONE Burns song to be stated on the entry form.

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Songs from the Shows - SolosAll performances using music from shows in current production are subject to copyright law. Songsfrom shows in current production may be sung as a concert item, i.e. with no costume ormovement, without need for copyright.

When movement or costume are included in a performance, copyright permission is required andthe Festival Committee accepts these entries on the basis that the appropriate permission hasbeen sought.

Performers or teachers with queries on how to obtain copyright permission for performance itemsshould contact Festivals House on 0906 3021302 before making their entries.


75 Solo singers, Adult, Any voiceThe Ayr Amateur Opera Company Centenary Trophy - Senior

OWN CHOICE of ONE appropriate song from a musical to be stated on the entry form.

76 Solo singers from Secondary 5-6The Ayr Amateur Opera Company Centenary Trophy - Senior


77 Solo singers from Secondary 3-4The Ayr Amateur Opera Company Centenary Trophy - Junior


78 Solo singers from Secondary 1-2OWN CHOICE of ONE appropriate song from a musical to be stated on the entry form.

79 Solo singers from Primary SchoolOWN CHOICE of ONE song from “The New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs” to bestated on the entry form.

Songs from the Shows - Duets and EnsemblesThe entry fee for classes in this section is £8.00

80 Duets and Ensembles - Adult and Secondary 5-6OWN CHOICE of ONE duet or ensemble from a musical to be stated on the entry form. Onevoice to a part.

81 Duets and Ensembles - Secondary 1-4OWN CHOICE of ONE duet or ensemble from a musical to be stated on the entry form. Onevoice to a part.

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Senior Vocal SolosTHE HOWARD DE WALDEN TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor who, in the opinion ofthe Adjudicators, has given the best solo vocal performance of the Festival.

Competitors for the REID SENIOR VOCAL AWARD (Classes 82-86) may not have competed inClasses 62-72.


82 SopranoOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting Art Songs of at least Grade 6 ABRSM standard which thesinger is not singing in any other class of the festival.

83 Mezzo-SopranoOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting Art Songs of at least Grade 6 ABRSM standard which thesinger is not singing in any other class of the festival.

84 ContraltoOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting Art Songs of at least Grade 6 ABRSM standard which thesinger is not singing in any other class of the festival.

85 TenorOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting Art Songs of at least Grade 6 ABRSM standard which thesinger is not singing in any other class of the festival.

86 Baritone and BassOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting Art Songs of at least Grade 6 ABRSM standard which thesinger is not singing in any other class of the festival.

87 Opera: Any VoiceThe Ayr Intimate Opera Company Trophy

OWN CHOICE of ONE aria from a standard opera (excluding Light Opera) to be sung in theoriginal key – choice must be stated on the entry form. Time allowed – 7 minutes.

88 Light Opera: Any VoiceThe Ayr Amateur Opera Company Trophy

OWN CHOICE of ONE aria from a standard light opera by e.g. Lehar, Romberg, Novello,Sullivan, to be sung in the original key – choice must be stated on the entry form. Timeallowed – 7 minutes. Time allowed – 7 minutes

89 Oratorio: Any VoiceThe Ayr Intimate Opera Company Trophy

OWN CHOICE of ONE aria from a standard oratorio or large-scale sacred work to be sung inthe original key – choice must be stated on the entry form. Time allowed – 7 minutes.

90 Scots Songs: Any VoiceThe Sandyford Burns Club Trophy

OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting songs which the performer has not sung in any other classat the Festival. Songs chosen must be stated on the entry form.

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Vocal Duets and EnsemblesThe entry fee for classes in this section is £8.00

91 Senior Vocal Duets: Adult and Secondary 5-6OWN CHOICE of TWO Duets to be stated on the entry form

92 Junior Vocal Duets: Secondary 1-4OWN CHOICE of TWO Duets to be stated on the entry form.

93 Unconducted Vocal EnsembleOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting items to be stated on the entry form. One voice to a part.

Vocal Recital ClassThe entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

94 Vocal Recital ClassThe Springhill Challenge Trophy

For experienced singers.OWN CHOICE

Competitors must perform with their own accompanist and should offer a varied own choiceprogramme of 10-15 minutes singing time before an audience and an adjudicator. Test pieces andown choice pieces used in other competitions in the Festival cannot be included.

Competitors must submit in writing a detailed list of the programme to be performed to the EntrySecretary no later than 31st January 2013.

Scores must be supplied for the adjudicator on the day of the competition.

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Music - Instrumental CompetitionsThe winner of an Open Competition may enter the same competition one more time, but thereafterwould be expected to enter an alternative competition commensurate with their ability.

THE ELIZABETH MACNAIR TROPHY will be awarded to the competitor who, in the opinion of theAdjudicators, has given the best solo instrumental performance of the Festival.

Instrumental Recital ClassCompetitors must perform with their own accompanist and should offer a varied own choiceprogramme of 15 to 20 minutes playing time before an audience and an adjudicator. Test piecesand own choice pieces used in other competitions in the Festival CANNOT be included.

Competitors must submit in writing a detailed list of the programme to be performed to the EntrySecretary no later than 31st January 2013.

Scores must be supplied for the adjudicator on the day of the competition.


95 Instrumental Recital ClassThe Robert Howe Memorial Trophy

For experienced playersOWN CHOICE.

Piano Competitions

Piano Solos OpenThis competition is made up of 5 classes (96-100), each of which will be adjudicated separately.Competitors must perform in at least 2 of these classes.

THE STEWART LINTON AWARD may be awarded to the competitor who in the opinion of theAdjudicator has given the best performance in Classes 96 and 97.

THE ANNIE P BARCLAY TROPHY may be awarded to the competitor who, in the opinion of theAdjudicator, has given the best performance Classes 98 and 99.

THE AGNES MILLAR MEMORIAL PRIZE may be awarded to the competitor who in the opinion ofthe Adjudicator has given the best performance in Class 100.


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96 BaroqueOWN CHOICE of ONE piece by a Baroque Composer which must be at least ABRSM Grade7 standard. Choice must be stated on the entry form.

97 ClassicalOWN CHOICE of ONE movement of a Sonata by Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart or Schubertwhich must be at least ABRSM Grade 7 standard. Choice must be stated on the entry form.

98 RomanticOWN CHOICE of ONE piece by a Romantic composer (e.g. Schumann, Brahms, Chopin)which must be at least ABRSM Grade 7 standard. Choice must be stated on the entry form.

99 FrenchOWN CHOICE of ONE piece which must be at least ABRSM Grade 7 standard. Choice mustbe stated on the entry form.

100 ContemporaryThe Agnes Millar Memorial Prize

OWN CHOICE of ONE piece by a 20th or 21st century composer which must be at leastABRSM Grade 7 standard. Choice must be stated on the entry form

Piano SolosCompetitors may enter one only of competitions 101 to 107


101 Division AOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 6 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form

102 Division BOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces from "The Best of Grade 5 Piano" published byFaber Music - choices must be stated on the entry form

103 Division COWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces from "The Best of Grade 4 Piano" published byFaber Music - choices must be stated on the entry form

104 Division DOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces from "The Best of Grade 3 Piano" published byFaber Music - choices must be stated on the entry form

105 Division EOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces from "The Best of Grade 2 Piano" published byFaber Music - choices must be stated on the entry form

106 Division FOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces from "The Best of Grade 1 Piano" published byFaber Music - choices must be stated on the entry form

107 Division GOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Pre-Grade 1 Standard - choices must be statedon the entry form

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Piano DuetsCompetitors may enter only one of competitions 108 to 113.


108 Division AJamaicanRumba Benjamin Boosey&HawkesM060012877

109 Division BMarcheMilitaire Schubert Peters EP7463

110 Division CSpanishDanceOp.12No.1 Moskowski PetersEP3313A

111 Division DGavotte fromClassicalSymphony Prokofiev JoyofPianoDuets MusicSalesYK21111

112 Division EStarWars JohnWilliams EasyMovieDuets IMP6683A

113 Division FGhostWalk PaulineHall DuetsWithADifference OUP9780193727533

Organ SoloThe entry fee for classes in this section is £7.00

114 Organ SoloOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces to be stated on the entry form.

String CompetitionsTHE SANDY LYLE TROPHY may be awarded to the competitor who, in the opinion of theadjudicator, gives the best solo performance in the Open Competitions for violin, viola, cello,double bass and Scots fiddle.

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Violin Solos OpenThis section is made up of four classes (115-118) each of which will be adjudicated separately.Competitors must perform in at least TWO of these classes.

THE ROYAL BURGH OF AYR TROPHY will be awarded to the performer who, in the opinion ofthe adjudicator has given the best performance in any one of these classes.


115 BaroqueOWN CHOICE of ONE piece by a Baroque composer which must be at least Grade 7standard - choice must be stated on the entry form

116 ClassicalOWN CHOICE of ONE sonata movement by a Classical composer which must be at leastGrade 7 standard - choice must be stated on the entry form

117 RomanticOWN CHOICE of ONE piece by a Romantic composer which must be at least Grade 7standard - choice must be stated on the entry form

118 ContemporaryOWN CHOICE of ONE piece by a 20th or 21st Century composer which must be at leastGrade 7 standard - choice must be stated on the entry form

Violin SolosCompetitors may enter only one of Competitions 119 to 125.


119 Division AOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 6 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form

120 Division BOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 5 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form

121 Division COWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 4 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form

122 Division DOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 3 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form

123 Division EOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 2 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form

124 Division FOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 1 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form

125 Division GOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Pre-Grade 1 standard - choices must be statedon the entry form

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Viola SolosCompetitors may enter only one of Competitions 126 to 130.


126 OpenThe James Leitch Trophy

OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of at least Grade 7 standard not exceeding a totalof 10 minutes. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

127 Division AOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 6 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form.

128 Division BOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 4 - 5 standard - choices must be statedon the entry form.

129 Division COWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 3 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form.

130 Division DOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 1 - 2 standard - choices must be statedon the entry form.

Cello SolosCompetitors may enter only one of Competitions 131 to 137.


131 OpenThe McGill Cello Cup



133 Division BOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 5 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form.


135 Division DOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 3 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form.

136 Division EOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 2 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form.

137 Division FOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 1 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form.

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Double Bass SolosCompetitors may enter only one of Competitions 138 to 142.


138 OpenOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of at least Grade 7 standard not exceeding a totalof 10 minutes. Choices must be stated on the entry form.


140 Division BOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 4 - 5 standard - choices must be statedon the entry form.


142 Division DOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 1 - 2 standard - choices must be statedon the entry form.

Violin Duets and String Chamber MusicCompetitors may enter only one of Competitions 143 to 146.


143 Violin Duets: Division ADivertimentoNo1-Allegro&MinuettoconVariazioni (NoRepeats) LuigiBorghi

Everybody'sFavouriteSeries135ViolinDuets AMSCOAM40569(HL14035075)

144 Violin Duets: Division BDuetNo7inD-2nd&3rdMovements (Andantino&Rondo) Mazas

SmallDuetsOp.38Book2 Peters1955borSchirmerHL50490664

145 Violin Duets: Division Ca. Minuet Telemann EtaCohenEasyViolinDuetsBook2 NovelloNov916185b. CountryDances Trad. EtaCohenEasyViolinDuetsBook2 NovelloNov916185

146 Violin Duets: Division Da. FrenchCarol Trad. EtaCohenEasyViolinDuetsBook1 NovelloNov916184b. SourwoodMountain AmericanFolkSong EtaCohenEasyViolinDuetsBook1 NovelloNov916184

147 Violin and Piano Duets: OpenOWN CHOICE of ONE piece not to exceed 10 minutes. Choice to be stated on the entry form.

148 String Ensemble (Unconducted) AdvancedThe Ayrshire Chamber Music Trophy

OWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Choice to be stated on the entry form.

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149 String Ensemble (Unconducted) IntermediateOWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Choice to be stated on the entry form.

150 String Ensemble (Unconducted) PrimaryOWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Choice to be stated on the entry form.

Woodwind Competitions

Woodwind SolosEach class is open to flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone.Competitors may enter only one of the woodwind solo classes on the same instrument.


151 OpenThe Roberton Reddick Trophy








Woodwind Duets and Woodwind Chamber MusicThe entry fee for classes in this section is £8.00

158 Woodwind Duets SecondaryOpen to any combination of woodwind instruments.OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces - choices must be stated on the entry form.

159 Woodwind Duets PrimaryOpen to any combination of woodwind instrumentsOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces - choices must be stated on the entry form.

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160 Woodwind Ensemble Secondary (Non Competitive)Any combination of woodwind instruments with not less than three and not more than eightplayers. French horns may be included.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Choice to be stated on the entry form.

161 Woodwind Ensemble PrimaryAny combination of woodwind instruments with not less than three and not more than eightplayers. French horns may be included.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 5 minutes. Choice to be stated on the entry form.

Recorder SolosThe entry fee for classes in this section is £7.00

162 Descant Recorder SolosOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces - choices must be stated on the entry form.

163 Treble Recorder SolosOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces - choices must be stated on the entry form.

Recorder EnsembleThe entry fee for classes in this section is £8.00

164 Recorder Ensemble and Recorder Band (Conducted or unconducted)Open to any combination of recorders, with or without piano.OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces - choices must be stated on the entry form

Brass Competitions

Brass SolosEach class is open to Cornet, Trumpet, Eb Horn, Flugel Horn, French Horn, Euphonium, Baritone,Trombone, Bass and Tuba.

Competitors may enter only one of the Brass Solo Competitions on the same instrument.


165 OpenThe John R Chalmers Trophy




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Brass Duets and EnsemblesThe entry fee for classes in this section is £8.00

Brass Duets

172 Brass Duets: (Unaccompanied) for players of approximately Grade 4-6OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces to be stated on the entry form.

173 Brass Duets: (Unaccompanied) for players of approximately Grade 2-4OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces to be stated on the entry form.

174 Brass Duets: (Unaccompanied) PrimaryOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces to be stated on the entry form.

Brass EnsemblesAll Brass Ensembles are for one player per part, and no percussion is allowed.

Ensembles may compete in only one of the classes 175-178.

175 Brass Ensembles (Unconducted) AdvancedThe Richard L Rowe Memorial Trophy

OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces to be stated on the entry form.

176 Brass Ensembles (Unconducted) IntermediateOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces to be stated on the entry form.

177 Brass Ensembles (Unconducted) Elementary SecondaryOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces to be stated on the entry form.

178 Brass Ensembles (Unconducted) Elementary PrimaryOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces to be stated on the entry form.

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Orchestral PercussionThe instruments provided will be an orchestral Snare Drum, four pedal Timpani, a three-and-a-half-octave Xylophone and a four-and-a-third-octave Marimba.

Percussion SolosCompetitors may enter only one level of the Percussion Solo Competitions.

A Percussion Prize will be awarded to the competitor who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, hasgiven the best overall performance in Classes 179-181.


179 Tuned Percussion OpenOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of at least Grade 7 standard not exceeding a totalof 10 minutes. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

180 Snare Drum OpenOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of at least Grade 7 standard not exceeding a totalof 10 minutes. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

181 Timpani OpenOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of at least Grade 7 standard not exceeding a totalof 10 minutes. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

182 Percussion Division AOWN CHOICE of TWO pieces, one from each of two of the three disciplines: tunedpercussion, snare drum or timpani. Choices can be any Grade 5 or 6 piece from ABRSM orTrinity Guildhall and must be stated on the entry form.

183 Percussion Division BOWN CHOICE of TWO pieces, one from each of two of the three disciplines: tunedpercussion, snare drum or timpani. Choices can be any Grade 3 or 4 piece from ABRSM orTrinity Guildhall and must be stated on the entry form.

184 Percussion Division COWN CHOICE of TWO pieces, one from each of two of the three disciplines: tunedpercussion, snare drum or timpani. Choices can be any Grade 1 or 2 piece from ABRSM orTrinity Guildhall and must be stated on the entry form.

185 Percussion Division D Primary ElementaryOWN CHOICE of ONE pieces, from any of the three disciplines: tuned percussion, snaredrum or timpani. Choice must be stated on the entry form.

Percussion EnsembleThe entry fee for classes in this section is £8.00

186 Percussion Ensemble OpenOWN CHOICE of TWO pieces - choices must be stated on the entry form.

187 Percussion Ensemble PrimaryOWN CHOICE of TWO pieces - choices must be stated on the entry form.

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Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar SolosThe entry fee for classes in this section is £7.00

188 Guitar Solos Division AOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 6 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form.

189 Guitar Solos Division BOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 4 - 5 standard - choices must be statedon the entry form.

190 Guitar Solos Division COWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 3 standard - choices must be stated onthe entry form.

191 Guitar Solos Division DOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 1 - 2 standard - choices must be statedon the entry form.

Classical Guitar EnsembleThe entry fee for classes in this section is £8.00

192 Classical Guitar EnsembleOWN CHOICE to be stated on the entry form. Time not to exceed 10 minutes.

Traditional Music Competitions

Scots Fiddle SolosCompetitors may choose to use the official accompanist or play unaccompanied.


193 Scots Fiddle OpenThe Fox Club Trophy

OWN CHOICE of Slow Air, March, Strathspey and Reel taken from "The Scottish Violinist" byScott Skinner published by Kerr's Music Corporation. Choices must be stated on the entryform

194 Scots Fiddle Solos: Division AOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 4 - 5 standard of the Scottish MusicGrade Exams. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

195 Scots Fiddle Solos: Division BOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 3 standard of the Scottish Music GradeExams. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

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196 Scots Fiddle Solos: Division COWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 1 - 2 standard of the Scottish MusicGrade Exams. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

Accordion SolosThe entry fee for classes in this section is £7.00

197 Accordion Solos: Standard Bass or Free BassOWN CHOICE of TWO pieces to be stated on the entry form.

Clarsach SolosThe entry fee for classes in this section is £7.00

198 Clarsach Solos: Division AOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 4 - 5 standard of the Scottish MusicGrade Exams. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

199 Clarsach Solos: Division BOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 3 standard of the Scottish Music GradeExams. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

200 Clarsach Solos: Division COWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of Grade 1 - 2 standard of the Scottish MusicGrade Exams. Choices must be stated on the entry form.

201 Solo Singing with self accompaniment on ClarsachOWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces - choices must be stated on the entry form.

Traditional Music GroupsThe entry fee for classes in this section is £8.00

202 Scottish Music EnsembleOpen to any combination of instruments/singers from 2 – 8 participants.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes, titles to be stated on the entry form. A copy of themusic should be supplied to the adjudicator.

203 Scottish Music Ensemble - PrimaryOpen to any combination of instruments/singers from 2 – 8 participants.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes, titles to be stated on the entry form. A copy of themusic should be supplied to the adjudicator.

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PipingThe entry fee for classes in this section is £3.00

204 Secondary School Chanter - 2 Parts MarchOWN CHOICE

205 Primary School Chanter - 2 Parts MarchOWN CHOICE

206 Under 18 - MarchOWN CHOICE

207 Under 18 - Strathspey and ReelOWN CHOICE

208 Under 18 - JigOWN CHOICE

209 Under 14 - 2 times 2 Parts MarchOWN CHOICE

210 PiobaireachdThe National Piping Centre Trophy for Piobaireachd

Ground OnlyOWN CHOICE

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Composition CompetitionsAll Music Composition Classes are free

Scores may either be hand-written or electronically produces but must be the unaided work of thecomposer

211 Write a Song!It may be unaccompanied or have Piano, Clarsach or Guitar accompaniment. Your songshould not last for more than 3 minutes. Your score should be submitted to the EntrySecretary by 14th February and you must arrange for it to be performed at the Festival at thetime specified in the Festival Programme.

212 Solo piece for any instrumentYour composition may be unaccompanied or have piano accompaniment. Your compositionshould not last for more than 3 minutes. Your score should be submitted to the EntrySecretary by 14th February and you must arrange for it to be performed at the Festival at thetime specified in the Festival Programme.

213 Ensemble PieceYour composition may be for any combination of voices and/or instruments. Your compositionshould not last for more than 3 minutes. Your score should be submitted to the EntrySecretary by 14th February and you must arrange for it to be performed at the Festival at thetime specified in the Festival Programme.

Anything Goes!It's FREE! It's non-competitive. Open to ANY ensemble of ANY age and ANY size (up to 30 - buteven that is negotiable!), ANY discipline: speech, drama, dance, music or ANY combination

This class will be held on an evening and there will be a non-critical adjudication.

214 Anything Goes!Maximum time 10 minutes. You must provide your own accompanist if required but backingtracks on CD will be allowed.

Group PerformanceThe entry fee for classes in this section is £8.00

215 Family Ensemble - Making Music is Fun!Non-competitive. Vocal and/or instrumental. Open to two or more members of the same family- children or adults. There will be a non-critical adjudication.OWN CHOICE of not more than 8 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theadjudicator. There will be a non-critical adjudication.

216 Church Praise BandNon-competitive. Vocal and/or instrumental. There will be a non-critical adjudication.OWN CHOICE of TWO contrasting pieces of appropriate Church Music. Scores must besupplied on the day for the adjudicator. There will be a non-critical adjudication.

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Orchestras and Bands

String OrchestrasThe entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

217 String Orchestra: OpenOpen to Youth and/or Divisional OrchestrasOWN CHOICE not to exceed 15 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

218 Division AThe Bank of Scotland Trophy

Pupils taking part in this competition must attend the same school and are not eligible tocompete in class 219.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 15 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

219 Division BPupils taking part in this competition must attend the same school and are not eligible tocompete in class 218.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 12 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

THE PRIMARY SHIELD will be awarded to the orchestra which, in the opinion of the adjudicator,gives the best performance in Classes 220, 221 and 225.

220 Division C (Primary)Open to orchestras from more than one primary schoolOWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

221 Division D (Primary)Open to orchestras from one primary schoolOWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

Full OrchestrasThe entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

222 OpenOpen to Youth and/or Divisional Orchestras which use strings and other instruments.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 15 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

223 Division AThe Brand Orchestral Trophy

Open to Secondary School Orchestras which use strings and other instruments.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 15 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

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224 Division BOpen to Secondary School Orchestras which use strings and other instruments.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 12 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

225 Primary BandsOpen to Mixed Groups of instrumentsOWN CHOICE not to exceed 8 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

Brass and Wind BandsThe entry fee for classes in this section is £12.00

226 Brass Bands: OpenOpen to Bands from more than one school.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 15 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

227 Brass Bands: Division AOpen to Bands from a single school.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

228 Wind Bands: OpenOpen to Bands from more than one school.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 15 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

229 Wind Bands: Division AOpen to Bands from a single school.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

230 Concert Bands: OpenOpen to Bands from more than one school.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 15 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

231 Concert Bands: Division AOpen to Bands from a single school.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

232 Jazz Bands: OpenOpen to Bands from more than one school.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 15 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

233 Jazz Bands: Division AOpen to Bands from a single school.OWN CHOICE not to exceed 10 minutes. Scores must be supplied on the day for theAdjudicator.

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Speech and Drama

Set PoemsTHE ANN GIRDWOOD TROPHY will be awarded to the Competitor who, in the opinion of theAdjudicator, has given the best performance in Classes 301, 303 or 304.

301 Primary 3 and 4TheSwing RLStevenson http://www.rampantscotland.com/poetry/blpoems_swing.htm

303 Primary 5 and 6Silver Walterde laMare http://www.poemtree.com/poems/Silver.htm

304 Primary 7FromaRailwayCarriage RLStevenson http://www.rampantscotland.com/poetry/blpoems_railway.htm

307 Secondary 1TheDonkey GKChesterton TheCollinsBookofBestLovedVerseISBN0-583-34523-9

308 Secondary 2TheOwlandthePussy-cat EdwardLear TheCollinsBookofBestLovedVerseISBN0-583-34523-9

309 Secondary 3SomethingI’mNot LizLochhead NoiseandSmokyBreath ISBN0906474280

310 Secondary 4 to 6The Elocution Trophy

BlackberryPicking SeamusHeaney http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/blackberry-picking

My Favourite PoemTwo copies for the adjudicator’s use must be sent by January 12th 2013 to the Director of Speechand Drama, Mr Dennis Johnston, 44 Merkland Road, Alloway, KA7 4UN.

312 Primary 1 and 2OWN CHOICE - not to exceed 1 minute.

313 Primary 3 and 4OWN CHOICE - not to exceed 1 minute.

314 Primary 5 to 7OWN CHOICE - not to exceed 2 minutes.

315 Secondary 1 to 3OWN CHOICE - not to exceed 2 minutes.

316 Secondary 4 to 6OWN CHOICE - not to exceed 3 minutes.

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Choral SpeakingTwo copies for the adjudicator’s use must be sent by January 12th 2013 to the Director of Speechand Drama, Mr Dennis Johnston, 44 Merkland Road, Alloway, KA7 4UN.

317 Open to choirs from Primaries 1 to 4Not fewer than six voices. The group may be conductedOWN CHOICE - the Title and Name of Author must be stated on the entry form.

318 Open to choirs from Primaries 5 to 7Not fewer than six voices. UnconductedOWN CHOICE - the Title and Name of Author must be stated on the entry form.

Poems of BurnsTwo copies for the adjudicator’s use must be sent by January 12th 2013 to the Director of Speechand Drama, Mr Dennis Johnston, 44 Merkland Road, Alloway, KA7 4UN.

320 Primary 4 and 5The James T Picken Cup

OWN CHOICE of ONE POEM or EXCERPT of about 20 lines which must be stated on theentry form.

321 Primary 6 and 7OWN CHOICE of ONE POEM or EXCERPT of about 20/25 lines which must be stated on theentry form.

322 Secondary 1 to 3OWN CHOICE of ONE POEM or EXCERPT of about 30/35 lines which must be stated on theentry form.

323 Secondary 4 to 6OWN CHOICE of ONE POEM or EXCERPT of about 30/40 lines which must be stated on theentry form.

324 OpenOWN CHOICE of ONE POEM or EXCERPT of about 30/40 lines which must be stated on theentry form.

Scottish Verse (Excluding Burns)Two copies for the adjudicator’s use must be sent by January 12th 2013 to the Director of Speechand Drama, Mr Dennis Johnston, 44 Merkland Road, Alloway, KA7 4UN.

328 Primary 5 to 7OWN CHOICE - not to exceed 2 minutes. Choice must be stated on the entry form.

329 Secondary 1 to 3ThePuddock JMCaie http://www.rampantscotland.com/poetry/blpoems_puddock.htm

330 Secondary 4 to 6The Coila Trophy

OWN CHOICE - not to exceed 3 minutes. Choice must be stated on the entry form.

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Shakespeare ClassesTHE MARJORY MCKINLAY TROPHY will be awarded to the performer who, in the opinion of theAdjudicator, has given the best performance in Competitions 332 and 333.

Note: The origin etc. of the speech (not a two-character scene) MUST be stated on the EntryForm.

Limited costumes and props are permitted. All work must be memorised.

Two copies of the speech for the adjudicator’s use must be sent by January 12th 2013 to theDirector of Speech and Drama, Mr Dennis Johnston, 44 Merkland Road, Alloway, KA7 4UN.

332 Secondary 1 to 3OWN CHOICE of speech from one of Shakespeare's plays.

333 Secondary 4 to 6OWN CHOICE of speech from one of Shakespeare's plays.

Scene from ShakespeareNote: The origin etc. of the scene MUST be stated on the Entry Form.

Two copies for the adjudicator’s use must be sent by January 12th 2013 to the Director of Speechand Drama, Mr Dennis Johnston, 44 Merkland Road, Alloway, KA7 4UN.

335 Competitors under 18 yearsNot less than two and not more than 3 competitors will perform a short scene, not to exceed 5minutes. Limited costumes and props are permitted. The origin etc. of the scene MUST bestated on the Entry Form.OWN CHOICE of scene from one of Shakespeare's plays.

336 OpenNot less than two and not more than 3 competitors will perform a short scene, not to exceed 5minutes. Limited costumes and props are permitted. The origin etc. of the scene MUST bestated on the Entry Form.OWN CHOICE of scene from one of Shakespeare's plays.

Quick StudyCompetitors will be provided with a Quick Study, chosen by the Adjudicator, for three minutesunaided study before the competition

344 Primary 5 to 7QUICK STUDY chosen by the Adjudicator.

345 Secondary 1 to 3QUICK STUDY chosen by the Adjudicator.

346 OpenQUICK STUDY chosen by the Adjudicator.

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Speech Recital Class

361 Secondary 3 to 6The Speakers Club - Ayr and Prestwick - Trophy

OWN CHOICE of programme of verse and/or prose. Total time should not exceed 10 minutes.

Competitors will be required to recite from memory a programme of verse and/or prose items on acommon theme which may include speeches from plays (excluding Shakespeare). Total timeshould not exceed 10 minutes.

One piece may be read.

Two copies of the speech for the adjudicator’s use must be sent by January 12th 2013 to theDirector of Speech and Drama:

Mr Dennis Johnston, 44 Merkland Road, Alloway, KA7 4UN.

Poetry Writing CompetitionsAll classes in this section are free

Your poem should be submitted to the Entry Secretary by January 31st 2013 and, if it is selected,

you must be prepared to perform it at the time specified in the Festival Programme.

370 Primary School PupilsYour poem should be no longer than 20 lines and may be on any subject of your choice.

371 Secondary 1 to 3Your poem should be no longer than 20 lines and may be on any subject of your choice.

372 Secondary 4 to 6Your poem should be no longer than 20 lines and may be on any subject of your choice.

373 AdultsYour poem should be no longer than 20 lines and may be on any subject of your choice.

The Ayrshire Music Festival is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with TheAuthors’ Licensing and Collecting Society. This means that entrants do not have to seek copyrightpermission for any poetry, prose or solo dramatic items performed to a time limit of 10 minutes.

Performers and teachers will be delighted to know that their participation in this festival means thatauthors will be directly reimbursed as a consequence of their works being performed at this festival.

Dramatic items must be announced with title and author at the time of performance to qualify forcopyright indemnity and the performer must not change the words or gender of the characters.

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CHALLENGE TROPHIES

Trophy Current Holder Class No

The Paterson Sloan Challenge Thornhill Dancers 1Quaich

The RSCDS Ladies Trophy Glasgow RSCDS 2

The Robertson Memorial Shield Thornhill Dancers 3

The Margaret Parker Shield Ardgowan P S 13

The McKinnon Shield 14

The McFarlane Memorial Shield Alloway P S 15

The RSCDS Junior Shield 16

The RSCDS Junior Trophy Dalriada Dancers 17

The Alloway Inner Wheel Wallace Hall Academy 10,18Millennium Trophy

The Dorothy Johnstone Memorial Thornhill Dancers 19, 22Trophy

The Lochvale Quaich Dalriada Dancers 21

The Kathleen Dippie Memorial Gateside P S 32

The Auchincruive Challenge Shield Wellington School 36

The Cloncaird Challenge Shield Alloway P S 37

The Saltire Society Award (Primary) 38

The McRae Trophy Wellington School 47

The Doonside Challenge Trophy Wellington School 48

The Templeburn Challenge Trophy Auchenharvie Senior 49Girls

The Ayrshire Co-operative Society Auchenharvie Senior 50Trophy Singers

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The Symington Silver Challenge 51Shield

The Saltire Award (Secondary) Auchenharvie Senior 52Vocal Ensemble

The Walker Challenge Trophy Greenwood Academy 54

The Springhill Challenge Trophy 94

The Loudoun Challenge Trophy Tanglin Singers 57

The Dorothy Hervey Memorial Shield Cumbrae Rural 58

The Bardrochat Silver Challenge A Choired Taste 60

The Houldsworth Silver Challenge 61Cup

The Frederic Ely Premier A Choired Taste 57-61Challenge Trophy

The Royal Burgh Of Ayr Trophy Leona McNab 115-118

The Fox Club Trophy 193

The McGill Cello Cup Laura Williamson 131

The Sandy Lyle Trophy Laura Williamson 115-118,126,131,138,193

The James Leitch Trophy 126

The John R Chalmers Trophy Rebecca Wilson 165

The Richard L Rowe Memorial 175Trophy

The Percussion Prize 179-181

The Roberton Reddick Trophy 151

The National Piping Centre Trophy Scott Barrie 210for Piobaireachd

The Coodham Silver Challenge Ciaran Sinclair 206-208

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The Robert Howe Memorial Trophy Andrew Rae 95

The Stewart Linton Trophy Catriona Hawksworth 96, 97

The Annie P Barclay Memorial Jodie Dowling 98, 99Trophy

The Agnes Millar Memorial Prize Thomas Munley 100

The Ayrshire Association Of Burns Rosalyn Thomson 74Clubs Trophy

The Sandyford Burns Club Trophy Roger Paterson 90

The Ayr Intimate Opera Company Lise Mitchell Noble 87, 89Trophy

The Ayr Amateur Opera Company Roger Paterson 88Trophy

The Beresford Trophy Caitlin Turner 62, 68

The Ayrshire Philharmonic Opera Jullie Cullen 73Society Trophy

The Ayr Amateur Opera Company Roger Paterson 75, 76Centenary Trophy - Senior

The Ayr Amateur Opera Company Alyssa Shepherd 77Centenary Trophy - Junior

The Reid Senior Vocal Award 82-86

The Junior Vocal Award Ruth Hutchinson 62-72

The M L Limond Prize Andrew Rae CommitteeDiscretion

The Prestwick Arts Guild Prize Sophie Craig CommitteeDiscretion

The Margaret Templeton Shield Broomlands P S 39-41

The Ayrshire Chamber Music Trophy Prestwick Academy 148

The Coila Trophy Carla Andrucci 330

The James T Picken Cup Tymon Killin 320

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The Elocution Trophy John McInnes 310

The Ann Girdwood Trophy Cameron Kerr 301-304

The Marjory McKinlay Trophy John McInnes 332-333

The Speakers Club - Ayr and 361Prestwick - Trophy

The Saville Choir Trophy Wellington School 32-38, 46-56

The Primary Shield Prestwick Primaries 220-221, 225

The Bank of Scotland Trophy Prestwick Academy 218

The Brand Orchestral Trophy Belmont Academy 223

The Howard de Walden Silver Ruth Hutchinson All SoloChallenge Trophy Vocal

Competitions

The Elizabeth MacNair Trophy Andrew Rae All SoloInstrumentalCompetitions

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GENERAL REGULATIONS1. ENTRIES

Entries will be accepted up to and including Saturday 8th

December 2012 onpayment of the prescribed entry fee and on the prescribed form.Incomplete entries will not be accepted.

Late entries will be accepted only in exceptional circumstances at the discretion ofthe Committee.

Extra entry forms are obtainable from the Entry Secretary and can also bedownloaded from the festival website: www.ayrshiremusicfestival.org.uk

The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry without assigning any reasonfor such refusal.

2. COMPETITORSCompetitors shall not take part in more than one competing Choir, Ensemble orDance Team in the same competition. This regulation does not apply to conductorsor to competitors playing a different instrument in a second ensemble.

No substitutes will be allowed for named competitors

Where a competitor has won an Open Competition, they may re-enter the samecompetition one more time.

Members of School Staff must not take part in any School Orchestra but may be aPiano Accompanist.

Ensembles, Groups and Orchestras requiring music stands must supply their own.

In all competitions where an age qualification is stated, the governing date shall be4

thMarch 2013

3. ACCOMPANISTSOfficial Accompanists will play for all competitions and any recall performances,except in the following competitions where competitors may bring their ownaccompanist who must then also play at any recall performances: 50–52, 54–61,75–93, 115-118, 126, 131, 138, 151, 165 and 179.

In competitions for the Recital Classes, Percussion Bands, Singing Games,Recorder Bands, Group Music Making, Action Songs, String Orchestras andEnsembles, each competitor or group must provide their own accompanist.

4. TEST PIECES

Test pieces which have piano accompaniment must be performed accompaniedunless it is otherwise stated in the Syllabus.

Test pieces must be performed in the key specified in the Syllabus and in theedition prescribed

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5. OWN CHOICE PIECES

In all OWN CHOICE classes, the details of own choice pieces MUST be given onthe entry form.

TWO copies of the music (which may be photocopies) both clearly marked with theCompetition Number and the Competitor’s name must be submitted by Saturday12

thJanuary 2013 to:

Mrs. Marjorie Mackay14 Holmston DriveAyr, KA7 3JP

6. PROGRAMMES

All participating schools who supply an email address will be sent an electroniccopy of the Official Programme,

Notice of competition times and venues will be posted to entrants. It is, however,the responsibility of the individual competitor to ascertain the exact time and date oftheir competition by consulting the Official Programme, which remains the officialmeans of communication.

Programmes, priced £2, will be available approximately two weeks before the startof the Festival from the Ross Professional, Sandgate, Ayr (personal callers only).

7. GRADING

The following basis of Grading will be used to assess performance:

OUTSTANDING An exceptional performance both technically and artistically.

DISTINCTION An excellent performance both technically and artistically.

COMMENDED A convincing performance technically and artistically.

MERIT A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/ortechnical ability.

MODERATE A performance showing development of technique and/orcommunication

FAIR A performance limited in its communication.

8. ADJUDICATOR

In all competitions the decision of the Adjudicator is final.

9. TROPHIES

In trophy classes, trophies will be presented by the adjudicator at the end of thecompetition. The winner will be asked to undertake its safe custody and return it tothe Festival not later than 16

thJanuary 2014.

Medals will be presented to the winning competitors in all competitions.

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10. CERTIFICATES

Certificates may be awarded to the first, second and third placesonly, depending upon there being sufficient numbers entering.Certificates and Awards may be withheld at the discretion of the Adjudicator or theCommittee.

11. ADJUDICATION SHEETS

Competitors are asked to collect these at the end of the class or session at whichthey have performed.

12. INFRINGEMENT

Infringement of any of these regulations may lead to disqualification.

The Committee reserve the right to alter, modify or cancel any of the arrangementsfor the Festival as it may deem necessary or expedient, and, except as otherwisestated, its decision in all questions arising out of, or relating to the Festival is final.

13. PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER

It is the policy of the Ayrshire Music Festival to allow Press Photographers to takephotos of winners for publication in the local press. If any parent does not wish theirchild to be photographed by the press, please inform the Steward on duty at theSession.

14. COMMUNICATIONS

All communications shall be addressed in writing to:

John Leitch, 47 Mount Charles Crescent, Ayr KA7 4PA

(please include a stamped addressed envelope if a reply is required)

OR, by e-mail to:

[email protected]

Some useful email addresses

For General Information

[email protected]

For Entry Information

[email protected]

For Speech and Drama -

[email protected]

For Music

[email protected]

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CHILD PROTECTION POLICYImplemented from June 2004 (revised June 2012)

Chairman: John Leitch FTCL Treasurer: James Younger47 Mount Charles CrescentAYR, KA7 4PA

Venues:Ayr Town HallWalker Hall, TroonAyr Baptist Church CentreNewton Wallacetown Church Halls, Ayr

Dates: Annually in March

1. PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF AYRSHIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Ayrshire Music Festival advances, promotes and encourages amateur performersin the Arts by providing a platform for performance for musicians, instrumentalists,vocalists, speakers and dancers combined with an educational input fromprofessional adjudicators.

2. THE FESTIVAL ENVIRONMENT

It is the policy of Ayrshire Music Festival to inform and involve parents, guardians,carers and teachers in partnership in order to ensure, as far as is reasonablypracticable, a safe environment at the Festival. Competing groups should beaccompanied by the correct ratio of supervisory adults. Ayrshire Music Festival isadministered and staffed by volunteers, with professional contributions fromadjudicators and accompanists.

3. TO WHOM DOES THIS POLICY APPLY

This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and those vulnerableadults of any age who are identified to the organisers prior to their arrival at theFestival. This should be done by contacting the Ayrshire Music Festival Chairman.In recognising the needs of children from minority ethnic groups and children whoare disabled, the Festival actively seeks to meet needs notified to the Festival byparents, guardians, carers or teachers.

4. FESTIVAL PERSONNEL

Festival Personnel will be selected by the Committee, and during the Festival allCommittee Members and volunteers will be identified by the wearing of suitablebadges. Anyone wearing a badge may be approached and will be able to givedirections to the appropriate committee member who will deal with any problem.The Director of Stewarding will maintain a register of all volunteers, who will sign ineach day they are on duty. Every problem will be taken seriously and will bedocumented and dated.

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5. PREPARATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE FESTIVAL

Those who have submitted entries will be notified of the Child Protection Policy forthe Festival. They will also be informed of the date, time and venue of the classentered. Particular attention will be drawn to the requirement that where parents,guardians or carers are not personally attending with their children, it is theirresponsibility to ensure that their children are accompanied and adequatelysupervised at the Festival by responsible adults acting on their behalf.

6. PERFORMANCE AREAS, ASSEMBLY ROOMS AND CHANGINGROOMS

Stewards will be in attendance at each venue but will not be responsible forsupervision of competitors. Parents/ Guardians/ Carers and/or teachers mustensure that children or vulnerable adults are adequately supervised by the correctratio of supervisors until they are marshalled for performance. Changing areas fordance will be single sex. Changing areas will be restricted to competitors and theirbadged Supervisors.

7. PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOTAPES, AUDIOTAPES, DIGITAL RECORDINGAND PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

There will be no photography, videoing or tape recording of any kind permittedwithin the venues. Photographers from the local Press will be permitted tophotograph performers between or after competitions, when parents, guardians,carers or teachers are present to supervise.

8. THE LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS THIS POLICYThe Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2009, the Protection of Children(Scotland) Act 2003; Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003;The Police Act 1997; Children (Scotland) Act 1995

9. RESPONSIBILITY

Ayrshire Music Festival is organised by a voluntary Committee who have nostatutory responsibility to investigate allegations of child abuse. It has, however,responsibility to refer any concerns regarding the safety of a child to the appropriateagency for investigation. The welfare of the child is paramount at all times. Anyconcern about a child will be referred to a Committee Member who should take allappropriate action about the concerns and decide whether to take further action bythe way of referral to the Social work Department. Any such referral will berecorded. In case of an emergency the designated Committee Member will ensuremedical attention is received or the Police alerted as appropriate. The Police havepower to act immediately to protect the child.

10. POLICY REVIEW

The Ayrshire Music Festival Committee will constantly review their policy,upgrading it as necessary. In doing this they will look to the British and InternationalFederation of Festivals for support, and that body in turn will look to other agenciesfor good practice, most notably the NSPCC and the Creative Scotland policyguidelines.

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FESTIVAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

DECEMBER 8th

2012 Closing date for entries for 2013 Festival

JANUARY 12th

2013 OWN CHOICE MUSIC deadline.

JANUARY 12th

2013 OWN CHOICE SPEECH and DRAMAdeadline.

JANUARY 16th 2013 Trophy Return date.

JANUARY 31st 2013 RECITAL CLASSES Programme Submissiondeadline

JANUARY 31st 2013 Closing date for for submission of entries inPOETRY WRITING COMPETITIONS

FEBRUARY 14th 2013 Closing date for submission of scores inCOMPOSITION COMPETITIONS

MARCH 4th

- 5th

2013 Speech and Drama Competitions in AyrBaptist Church Centre.

MARCH 6th

- 15th

2013 Music Competitions in Ayr Town Hall andCouncil Chambers.

MARCH 9th

2013 Scottish Country Dancing Competitions in TheWalker Hall Troon

MARCH 9th

2013 Piping Competitions in Newton WallacetownChurch Halls

www.ayrshiremusicfestival.org.uk Scottish Charity SCO 5681

Documents

Ayrshire Music Festival - 2013 Syllabus