WELCOME TO THE 2016 DEVIZES EISTEDDFOD

Welcome to the Devizes Eisteddfod 2016, our biggest event ever as this year the festival will take place over three days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11, 12 and 13th November. 2016 is a special year for us as we celebrate our 70th anniversary with a record number of classes covering music, speech, drama, literary, handwriting, art, photography and, for the first time, dance. Sunday 13th November will be given over to a dance festival at Lavington School which we hope will become a regular feature in future Eisteddfod events.

Altogether listed in this syllabus are some 212 different classes which we sincerely hope will prove attractive to competitors. In view of the range of classes it is expected that on each day sessions will run into the evening. Wherever possible evening classes will be devoted to older competitors. For the past two years the Festival Concerts have been held on a different date from the Eisteddfod itself and this year we will continue this arrangement with two concerts on Saturday, 26 November at 3pm and 7pm for those people who have done especially well at the event. As we cannot hope to present all the class winners within these two concerts, we will again be presenting two extra winners’ concerts in January and February 2017 so that, where possible, all class winners will have the opportunity to perform their winning items again in public. Details will be announced later. May I take this opportunity to thank our sponsor, Winkworth Devizes, Devizes Town Council, our corporate members and advertisers for their valued support without which we would not be able to hold this wonderful event.

Michael Johnson DIRECTOR

Closing date for entries: Friday 7 October 2016 (Music, Speech, Drama and pre-adjudicated entries.) Dance entries are taken on a

first come first served basis until classes are full or until 7 October.

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PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE While the organisers will endeavour to keep to this timetable, pressure from entries may result in some slight changes being necessary.

FRIDAY 11

NOVEMBER Classes

SATURDAY 12

NOVEMBER Classes

SUNDAY 13

NOVEMBER Classes

MORNING

(10 am – 1 pm)

Piano

Guitar

Strings

Choral

Brass

Verse Speaking

Communication

News Reading

Piano

Woodwind

Drama

Choral Speaking

Folk

Musical Theatre

Dance classes

All Day

At

Lavington School

Market Lavington

AFTERNOON

& EVENING

(2 pm – 8 pm)

Piano

Organ

Strings

Ensemble

Vocal

Verse Speaking

Piano

Woodwind

Musical Theatre

Drama

Dance classes

All Day

At

Lavington School

Market Lavington

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THE DEVIZES EISTEDDFOD Committee Director Michael Johnson General Administrator Lisa Jacobs Entries Manager Greta Price Awards & Assistant Entries Manager Helen Stonham Treasurer Lesley Thomas Operations & Friends Manager Felicity Cooper Venues Manager Fiona Johnson Website Manager Conor Maxwell Exhibition Manager Kath Steggall Dance Adviser Kathy Goodspeed

2016 Adjudicators Piano Muriel Phillips Strings & Classical Guitar Andrew Sherwood Ensembles, Choirs & Organ Anne Marshall Woodwind & Recorders Anne Martin Brass Keith Allen Musical Theatre & Folk Music Gail Mortley Vocal Luise Horrocks Speech & Drama Louise Dilloway News Reading & Communication Lewis Cowen Literary & Handwriting Carole Rowe Art & Photography Lorraine Wade Dance Yasmin Taylor-Hazzard

The Committee reserves the right to make changes to the Adjudicator list. For all general enquiries please call Lisa Jacobs on 07979 542042 between the hours of 9am and 6pm and Monday – Saturday only.

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PERFORMANCE ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO: Mrs Greta Price, 7 Canada Rise, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4AD

PLEASE MARK YOUR ENVELOPE: EISTEDDFOD ENTRY CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 2016

PRE-ADJUDICATED ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO:Mrs Helen Stonham, 12 Cockhill, Trowbridge, BA14 9BQ

PLEASE MARK YOUR ENVELOPE/PACKAGE: EISTEDDFOD ENTRYCLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 2016

DANCE ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO: Mrs Kathy Goodspeed, 69 Masefield Road, Warminster BA12 6HU

PLEASE MARK YOUR ENVELOPE: EISTEDDFOD ENTRY Entries on a first come, first served basis until classes are full or

until Friday 7 October 2016

SAFEGUARDING POLICY • The Eisteddfod is run by volunteers with professional input from adjudicators

and accompanists. All personnel are recruited by personal recommendation.

• Each volunteer on duty will wear a badge, and any one of them can be approached at any time in case of a problem; they will attempt to deal with it, or will indicate the responsible person.

• Children are entered into the Eisteddfod by a parent, guardian or teacher who provide their signature and thereby agree to uphold the Eisteddfod’s policy. This policy requires that all children remain the responsibility of their parent, guardian or teacher and should be accompanied at all times by that responsible adult. If the person who has signed the entry form is not personally present the Committee requires them to be satisfied that their child(ren)/pupil(s) will be accompanied and supervised by another responsible adult on their behalf.

• The Eisteddfod is held in numerous venues around a busy town centre and all sessions are open to the public. The responsible adult supervises children moving between the performance venues at all times.

• No photography or recording of any kind is permitted at the Eisteddfod, except by official Eisteddfod photographers (who will wear a badge) or the Press (by arrangement). If any parent or teacher does not wish their child to be photographed then it is their responsibility to ensure they do not take part when photography is happening. This can be done by informing an Eisteddfod volunteer, or the MC at the final concerts.

• All venues are accessible for wheelchair users. • For the Dance classes, there will be separate changing areas for boys and

girls and these will be stewarded by a male and female steward. Children remain the responsibility of their parent/teacher/guardian at all times.

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Welcome to this, the 70th year of the Devizes Eisteddfod - a very special anniversary and to celebrate this great landmark, we have added yet another day - we just keep getting bigger and I think better, as time goes on! Not only can you come and show off your wide, varied and amazing music, drama and speech talents, but you can now dance your way to an award too. We are delighted to have had the help of Kathy Goodspeed, an experienced organiser of dance competitions, who has helped us in getting the new Devizes Eisteddfod Dance classes sorted and ordered, so

that we hope we will be able to give you an organised and smooth running day of excellent dance performances. The Committee are hugely looking forward to this new addition to the Programme and I hope that you will all give your support not only with your entries but as audience members too.

70 is a great milestone - three score years and 10 and often known as the moment from which you are on borrowed time. This, I know is not the case for this event. I am enormously proud to be involved with a festival which not only gives so many children that crucial opportunity to perform, but which also brings people from all over the county to our town. Devizes is very special in every way, but in particular its cultural events calendar which contains so many special opportunities to bring our community together. I think we sometimes forget how lucky we are to have so many working so hard - usually on a voluntary basis - who make these events happen and enrich all our lives as a result - my thanks and appreciation goes out to all of them - not just on this committee but all those who organise special events in the town.

Winkworth has been open in Devizes for 5 years now and it has been our great pleasure and privilege to be involved with and to support this event. As always however, we need more advertisers and Corporate Member sponsors to keep the event viable and flourishing. If you would like to help by supporting the event, to whatever degree you can please contact us - you can become a Friend if sponsorship is not for you - every little helps! And to all competitors out there please enter generously and let’s make the 70th Year a year to remember!

Simon Jacobs Chairman and Partner of Winkworth Devizes

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THANK YOU! The Devizes Eisteddfod would like to thank the Devizes Town Council, both the members and the officers, for their continued support of our event.

We would also like to thank St John’s Church, Sheep Street Baptist Church and The Bear Hotel for the use of their premises.

Corporate Members 2015/2016

The following companies have most generously agreed to be corporate members of Devizes Eisteddfod for 2015/2016. Without their support it would not have been possible to stage the 2016 Eisteddfod.

Cross Manufacturing Ferndale Dental Clinic Opera Luna The Bear Hotel, Devizes Springford & Rose Printers StoneKing LLP The Bath Piano Shop Andrew Walker – Agricultural Engineer

OFFICIAL EISTEDDFOD ACCOMPANISTS 2016 The Devizes Eisteddfod Committee is greatly indebted to the following accompanists who are so generously giving their professional services to the Eisteddfod again this year:

Nicholas Hale , Diana King, David Price, and Christopher Totney

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AWARDS Piano ANN LAKE CUP - Overall Piano Solo DE AWARD - Piano Solo – up to Grade 3 DE AWARD - Piano Solo – Grade 4 and above DE CUP - Piano Solo Repertoire DE CUP - Piano Solo Recital THE GAPPER CUP - Piano Duet or Trio Organ DE AWARD - Organ Solo Strings MICHAEL OLIVER CUP - Overall String Solo DE CUP - String Solo Repertoire JEAN YOCKNEY CUP - String Duet WEST WILTSHIRE MUSIC CUP - Concerto Class

Classical Guitar A.B.H.CUP - Classical Guitar Solo Woodwind JOHN PROSSER ROSE BOWL - Overall Woodwind Solo DE CUP - Woodwind Solo Repertoire DE CUP- -Woodwind Concerto RAY SMITH CUP - Recorder Group

Brass HARRY RIDOUT TROPHY - Overall Brass Solo DE CUP - Brass Solo Repertoire DE CUP - Brass Concerto

Ensembles DE CUP - Ensembles

Composition SIMON MAY TROPHY - Original composition

Vocal PEWSEY VALE DFAS CUP - Folk Song/Music ROSE SCUDAMORE CUP - Vocal Solo DE AWARD - Junior Vocal Solo DE AWARD - Senior Vocal Solo THE MORRISON CUP - Vocal Recital

Musical Theatre GEORGE SANDERSON CUP - Overall Musical Theatre Solo ST.MARGARET’S CUP - Junior Musical Theatre Solo THE WALKER CUP - Senior Musical Theatre Solo THE STONE KING CUP - Musical Theatre Duet

Choirs BOB MAY MEMORIAL PLATE - Choir DE CUP - Carol Party

Speech Classes KATHLEEN BUDD CUP - Overall Verse Speaking Solo DE AWARD - Junior Verse Speaking Solo DE AWARD - Senior Verse Speaking Solo SHELAGH RICHARDS CUP - Choral Speaking WILTSHIRE G & H CUP - News Reading BENNETT FULLER CUP - Communication/ Reading Aloud WHARF THEATRE CUP - Drama-Monologue/ Duologue/Mime DE CUP - Monologue DE CUP - Duologue

Art/Literary MILLS CUP - Art DAVID DARK CUP - Handwriting WILLIAM SALMON CUP - Literary/Poem YOUNG WRITERS’ CUP - Literary Short Story DE AWARD - Photography

Other Awards WILLIAM DAUNTSEY CUP - Junior Performance GILES CHIVERS CUP - Senior Performance THE FIRST STAGES AWARD - Most inspirational Solo Performance FRANCES ISBORN CUP - Group or School Performance DIRECTOR’S AWARD - Director’s Choice – Awarded at the discretion of the Director

Individual class winners will each receive an Eisteddfod medal, except groups (Choirs, Choral Speaking and Carol Parties) where a plaque and certificate will be awarded to the group as a whole. All awards are given for one year and must be returned to Winkworth Devizes by September 1st 2017. For further information please contact the Awards Manager, Helen Stonham via the website.

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HELPERS PLEASE! The Eisteddfod can’t run without our team of volunteers

Can you spare a few hours to help us on Friday/Saturday, 11/12 November 2016?

We need help with Room Hosts, Adjudicators’ Secretaries, Door Stewards, Runners and general administration. You can do a morning or afternoon session

or all day if you can spare the time. Full instructions and support will be given.

There will be two BRIEFING SESSIONS for the 2016 Eisteddfod in St. John’s Church Parish Rooms, Long Street, each lasting one hour, on the following dates:

Wednesday 2 November 7.30pm Saturday 5 November 10am

It is essential for the smooth running of the event and for the confidence of volunteers that they all attend one of the above

sessions.

IF YOU CAN HELP US, PLEASE CONTACT THE OPERATIONS MANAGER FELICITY COOPER (BEFORE 1ST OCTOBER) ON 07970 963125 OR

fcooper1@btinternet.com.

FESTIVAL CONCERTS 2016 This year, the two Festival Concerts will again take place after the Eisteddfod on Saturday 26 November at 3pm and 7pm in the

Town Hall Assembly Room.

Admission to each concert will be free with a retiring collection. Some awards will be made at the end of each concert.

Participation in the concerts is by invitation from the Director and Committee, based on advice from our adjudicators and to give a balanced flavour of the

overall competition. Invitations will be issued on Tuesday 15 November 2016.

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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Become a Friend of the Eisteddfod

The Devizes Eisteddfod is a charity, run wholly by unpaid volunteers. Without the financial support of a sponsor, corporate

members, friends and other donors, the event would not be able to continue. A Friend pays a minimum of £15.00, or £25.00 per couple, a year and as a mark or our appreciation, receives an

invitation to the pre-concert drinks reception held at the Town Hall and to the evening Festival Concert. Friends’ names will also be acknowledged on the website and in the Eisteddfod Programme.

If you would like to become a Friend, please contact:

Felicity Cooper - fcooper1@btinternet.com

Become a Corporate Member of the Eisteddfod

Local companies and individuals may wish to become a corporate member of the Eisteddfod. For a fee of £250 corporate members

receive a comprehensive promotional benefit package for 12 months commencing in September 2016.

For further details please contact the Director, Michael Johnson. (mdjmusic@gmail.com)

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS RECEPTION: COUNCIL CHAMBER, DEVIZES TOWN HALL Please note that this is for Adjudicators and stewards to report and for urgent issues only and on 11/12 November only. All information required by competitors should be found in the Programme. If you have any questions, please ask a steward or go to the…. INFORMATION/FRIENDS DESK: for general enquiries there is an information point upstairs in the Town Hall outside Reception. ENTRIES AND FEES: Entries and fees must be sent to the address on the Entry Form, and by Friday, 7 October 2016. LATE ENTRIES FOR THE MUSIC, ART, LITERARY AND DRAMA CLASSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Dance Entries - these will be taken on a first come first served basis until classes are filled or until 7 October 2016, whichever is the sooner. Entry fees cannot be refunded in any circumstances. A separate entry form must be submitted for each entry. Any form with more than one entry on it will not be accepted. To ease administration schools may submit multiple entries on one form for the pre-adjudicated literary classes only. All entries should be attached to the form and a separate list of entrants’ names included. Please ensure they are completed fully and the correct fees paid. PLEASE - NO STAPLES! CLASS TIMES: a Competitor Entry Card giving details of class time and venue will be sent by post to all entrants by 31 October. The Entry Managers reserve the right to subdivide any class considered too large for realistic adjudication or to merge very small classes, where appropriate. PROGRAMMES: will be available for collection from Winkworth Devizes, 4/5 Market Place from Tuesday 1st November and will cost £2.00. They will also be available at the Eisteddfod itself. If you would like a programme posted to you please fill in the relevant box on the entry form and include the additional postage and packing cost of £1.50. OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS are available for all classes by advance request on the Entry Form and on receipt of payment. It may be possible through the Entry Manager to arrange for a rehearsal with an Official Accompanist at a fee to be negotiated privately. Accompanist's fees, payable at time of Entry, are £3.50 per entry and are non-refundable. A copy of your music choice for the Accompanist must be sent to the Entry Manager with your entry by Friday, 7 October 2016. An Accompanist will not be allocated to entries without accompanying music and the relevant payment. Please assist the Official Accompanist as follows: 1. Mark copies clearly with the competitor's name and class number. 2. Indicate speed required by adding (or altering) a metronome mark. 3. If using temporary photocopies, these should be sent in a collated, playable format (no staples please). The official copy must be available for the accompanist on the day of the class. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (for Musical Theatre classes, if required): All personal electrical equipment taken to a venue must be pre-tested and approved safe (PAT tested) and marked to this effect. This applies to anything that uses a mains socket eg. CD player. A local electrician can routinely carry out the Portable Appliance Test. Set up time for equipment must be included in the performance time. ADMISSION TO THE 2016 EISTEDDFOD Admission for spectators to the 2016 Eisteddfod will be FREE for the music and drama performance classes on Friday and Saturday. There will be a charge for the Dance Classes of £3 for adults, £1 for children.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: This Eisteddfod is bound by copyright law and we cannot allow flash photography, tape or video recording, all of which are forbidden during any performance or adjudication. This is also covered by our Safeguarding Policy. An official photographer may be present in some classes and will be identifiable by an Eisteddfod badge. Photographs taken by the Eisteddfod Photographer will be used for the marketing purposes of the Eisteddfod only and will not be passed on to third parties. Copies of photographs can be made available to parents on request. AWARDS: wherever possible cups and other awards will be presented at the end of each class. Where an award is made across a number of classes, these will be presented at the Festival Concerts on Saturday, 26 November 2016. All class winners will receive a Devizes Eisteddfod medal except for large groups e.g. Choirs, Choral Speaking and Carol Parties, who will be presented with a plaque and certificate for the whole group. See page 9 regarding invitations to perform in the Festival Concerts. AGE LIMITS FOR CLASSES, RELATE TO ENTRANT’S AGE ON THE 11 NOVEMBER 2016. Please state age in years and months on entry forms. A statement, such as ‘under 15’, is not acceptable. ENTRY RESTRICTIONS: No competitor may enter in more than one group, ensemble, choir, duet or trio, in the same class. Competitors, Choirs etc, may not enter the same piece in two different classes. There is no restriction on the number of classes a competitor may enter. SCHOOL ENTRIES: Soloists and members of ensembles entered as a School entry, and all members of School Choirs and other School Groups, must be pupils of the School on the day of the Eisteddfod. DATA PROTECTION: The Devizes Eisteddfod will hold data solely for the purpose of running the Festival. ORDER OF PERFORMANCE: is decided by ballot and for ease of timetabling. The DE Committee reserves the right to make minor alterations for the smooth running of the Competition. COMMUNICATION with the Adjudicator in all classes is strictly forbidden. All written communications must be addressed to the Director or General Administrator. In all questions and disputes the Eisteddfod Committee’s decision shall be final. Any immediate issues must be addressed to a Devizes Eisteddfod Steward. CERTIFICATES will be awarded in five categories as follows: COMMENDED – HIGHLY COMMENDED – MERIT – DISTINCTION - OUTSTANDING See page 13 for an explanation of these categories. CERTIFICATES AND ADJUDICATOR’S COMMENTS SHEETS: may be collected from the Adjudicators’ Secretaries at the end of each class. The Committee will endeavour to have the full list of results available one hour after the end of each class but cannot guarantee this will always be the case. Results will be displayed upstairs in the Town Hall or in the Foyer at Lavington School (Dance Classes). Any certificates not collected at the end of the class will be sent to Reception in the Town Hall Council Chamber (11/12 November only). Those certificates not collected by the end of the festival will remain with the Entries Manager for three months after the event and then destroyed.

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CERTIFICATES Certificates will be awarded in five categories as follows:

ADMISSION TO THE 2016 EISTEDDFOD Admission for spectators to the music and drama performances on 11/12th November will be free. There will be a charge for spectators of the Dance Classes on Sunday 13th at Lavington School of £3 per adult and £1 per child. Programmes will be available on the door on all three days for £2.00 or from Winkworth House, Market Place, Devizes before the event.

Category General Description Music ExpandedCommended A performance showing

development of technique and/or communication.

A generally secure performance in notes and rhythm at a reasonable tempo but with limited attention to detail and tonal qualities.

Highly Commended A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability.

A generally fluent performance with some awareness of tone and style.

Merit A convincing performance both technically and artistically.

An assured performance with clear evidence of tonal and stylistic qualities and instrumental or vocal features although there may be moments of imprecision.

Distinction An excellent performance technically and artistically.

A performance demonstrating a high level of technical security and stylistic insight.

Outstanding An exceptional performance both technically and artistically.

A stimulating and persuasive performance showing stylistic flair and unobtrusive technical command.

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RULES FOR MUSIC CLASSES Entrants are not permitted to communicate with the Adjudicator at any time.

GUIDANCE NOTE: In those classes where a standard rather than an age is indicated, competitors are expected to enter the class appropriate to their current playing standard, regardless of their age. Where a grade is stipulated this is for guidance of standard and appropriateness of the music choice only and not a requirement of entry. Own choice pieces do not have to be from an examination list except in the Piano Solo Classes where pieces may be chosen from the 2016 Syllabus.

ACCOMPANIMENT: No CD accompaniment is permitted in the music classes except Musical Theatre. An Official Accompanist is available on request via the Entry Form at a fee of £3.50 per entry.

COPYRIGHT: The use of photo or other facsimile copies of printed music without the publisher's permission is forbidden as it is against the law. A copy may be made for the Adjudicator, provided the competitor has already purchased an original copy. The photocopy will be retained and then destroyed by the Eisteddfod Committee. No arrangement of music still under copyright is permitted, unless with written consent from the publisher.

PERFORMANCE: It is required that entrants announce their chosen piece before their performance. This is courteous and adds to the interest and enjoyment of the audience.

A copy of the music performed must be provided for the Adjudicator on the day. If using an Official Accompanist a copy of the work must be provided at the time of entry – failure to do so will result in a delay in processing your entry – an accompanist will not be allocated until a copy is received. Please note that introductions and tuning are included in the time limit. The time limits stated are maximum limits not minimum.

The Eisteddfod committee reserves the right to restrict the number of entries in any class or subdivide a large-entry class, in order to facilitate timetabling on the day or to merge very small classes where appropriate.

Failure to comply with the Music Rules may result in your performance being adjudicated but not placed.

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PIANO CLASSES The ANN LAKE CUP will be awarded for the most outstanding performance in classes P2-P11. DE AWARD - Most promising Piano Solo performance in classes P2 –P7 DE AWARD - Most promising Piano Solo performance in classes P8-P11 DE CUP - Piano Recital performance in Class P12 DE CUP - Piano Repertoire performance in classes P13-17 Class P1Beginners’ Piano Solo Entry £5.50 A non-competitive class aimed at providing early performing experience for all players pre-Grade 1 standard. The session will begin with a group approach to introduce the entrants to aspects of the performing experience. All players will then have the opportunity to perform their chosen piece to the audience and for this they will

receive a written appraisal from the Adjudicator. Remember to bring a copy of your chosen piece for the Adjudicator. All entrants will receive a certificate.

Class P2 Piano Solo (Preparatory) Entry £6.50 Own choice from the current Preparatory or Initial Grade Syllabus. Time limit 3 minutes.

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Class P3 Piano Solo (Grade 1) Entry £6.50 Own choice from the current Grade 1 Syllabus. Time limit 3 minutes.

Class P4 Piano Solo (Grade 2) Entry £6.50 Own choice from the current Grade 2 Syllabus. Time limit 4 minutes. Class P5 Piano Solo (Grade 3) Entry £6.50 Own choice from the current Grade 3 Syllabus. Time limit 4 minutes. Class P6 Piano Solo (Grade 4) Entry £7.00 Own choice from the current Grade 4 Syllabus. Time limit 5 minutes. Class P7 Piano Solo (Grade 5) Entry £7.00 Own choice from the current Grade 5 Syllabus. Time limit 5 minutes. Class P8 Piano Solo (Grade 6) Entry £7.50 Own choice from the current Grade 6 Syllabus. Time limit 7 minutes. Class P9 Piano Solo (Grade 7) Entry £7.50 Own choice from the current Grade 7 Syllabus. Time limit 7 minutes. Class P10 Piano Solo (Grade 8) Entry £8.00 Own choice from the current Grade 8 Syllabus Time limit 7 minutes Class P11 Piano Solo (Open) Entry £8.00 A class for advanced pianists. Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes.

Class P12 Piano Recital (Open) Entry £12.00 A class for advanced pianists.Own Choice. Up to three pieces with at least one piece from memory. Time limit 25 minutes Class P13 Piano Repertoire (9 & under) Entry £7.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 5 minutes. Class P14 Piano Repertoire (11 & under) Entry £7.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class P15 Piano Repertoire (13 & under) Entry £8.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 8 minutes. Class P16 Piano Repertoire (15 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Class P17 Piano Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes Class P18 All That Jazz (13 & under) Entry £7.00 Own choice piece in jazz or light style.Improvisation optional. Time Limit 5 minutes. Class P19 All That Jazz (18 & under) Entry £7.50 Own choice piece in jazz or light style. Improvisation optional. Time limit 6 minutes PIANO DUETS AND TRIOS The GAPPER CUP will be awarded to the Piano Duet or Trio for the most outstanding performance in classes P21-P27. All Duet and Trio Classes are own choice and must be played on one piano. Class P20 Piano Duet Beginners – Non-Competitive Entry £8.00 Pre-Grade 1 Standard. Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes.

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Class P21 Piano Duet (Grade 1) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class P22 Piano Duet (Grades 2 & 3) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class P23 Piano Duet (Grades 4 & 5) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes. Class P24 Piano Duet (Grades 6 & 7) Entry £10.00 Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes. Class P25 Piano Duet (Advanced) Entry £10.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Class P26 Piano Trio-six hands (13 & under) Entry £10.00

Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class P27 Piano Trio-six hands (18 & under) Entry £10.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

CHURCH ORGAN CLASSESThe DE Award will be given to the most outstanding performance in classes OR1–OR2. Class OR1 Organ Solo (14 & under) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class OR2 Organ Solo (18 & under) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes.

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STRING CLASSES The MICHAEL OLIVER CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding string solo (violin, viola, cello or double bass) in classes S2-S5. WEST WILTSHIRE MUSIC CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in the String Concerto Class S6. DE CUP will be presented to the most outstanding performance in classes S7-S11.

Class S1 Beginners’ String Workshop Entry £5.50 A non-competitive class aimed at providing early performing experience for all players pre-Grade 1 standard. The session will begin with a group approach to introduce the entrants to aspects of the performing experience. All players will then have the opportunity to perform their chosen piece to the audience and for this they will receive a written appraisal from the Adjudicator. Remember to bring a copy of your chosen piece for the Adjudicator. All entrants will receive a certificate. No official accompanist fee required for this class. Class S2 String Solo (Grades 1&2) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class S3 String Solo (Grades 3&4) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class S4 String Solo (Grades 5&6) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class S5 String Solo (Grade 7 & above) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Class S6 String Concerto Class (Open) Entry £12.00 An open class to include harp and classical guitar. One movement from a concerto or similar substantial work in concerto style composed with

orchestral accompaniment. No time limit. Class S7 String Repertoire (9 & under) Entry £7.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 5 minutes. Class S8 String Repertoire (11 & under) Entry £7.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class S9 String Repertoire (13 & under) Entry £8.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 8 minutes. Class S10 String Repertoire (15 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. Class S11 String Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £9.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 12 minutes.

STRING DUET CLASSES The JEAN YOCKNEY MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes S12-S14.

Class S12 String Duet (Grades 1-3) Entry £8.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class S13 String Duet (Grades 4-6) Entry £9.00 Time limit 6 minutes. Class S14 String Duet (Advanced) Entry £10.00 Time limit 8 minutes

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ENSEMBLE CLASSES The DEVIZES EISTEDDFOD CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes E1-E2. Both classes are own choice. Please check time limit and fee for each class. There is no limit to the number of players in each ensemble.

Class E1 Ensemble – all players 14 & under Entry £10.00 Time limit 5 minutes. Class E2 Ensemble – all players 18 & under Entry £11.00 Time limit 8 minutes.

CLASSICAL GUITAR CLASSES The A.B.H. CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes G1-G3. Class G1 Classical Guitar Solo Grades 1-3 Entry £6.00 Time limit 3 minutes Class G2 Classical Guitar Solo Grades 4-5 Entry £7.00 Time limit 4 minutes Class G3 Classical Guitar Solo Grade 6 & above Entry £7.50 Time limit 6 minutes

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Devizes Eisteddfod in 2016.

WOODWIND CLASSES The JOHN PROSSER ROSE BOWL for the most outstanding performance in classes W2-W5. The DE Concerto Cup for the most outstanding performance in Class W6. The DE CUP for the most outstanding performance in classes W7-W11. The RAY SMITH CUP for the most outstanding performance in Classes W12 & W13. Recorders will be included in the Woodwind Solo classes.

Class W1Beginners’ Woodwind Workshop Entry £5.50 A non-competitive class aimed at providing early performing experience for all players pre-Grade 1 standard. The session will begin with a group approach to introduce the entrants to aspects of the performing experience. All players will then have the opportunity to perform their chosen piece to the audience and for this they will receive a written appraisal from the Adjudicator. Remember to bring a copy of your chosen piece for the Adjudicator. All entrants will receive a certificate. No official accompanist fee required for this class. Class W2 Woodwind Solo (Grades1&2) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class W3 Woodwind Solo (Grades 3&4) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes Class W4 Woodwind Solo (Grades 5&6) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes Class W5 Woodwind Solo (Grade 7 & above) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes

Class W6 Woodwind Concerto Class (Open) Entry £12.00 One movement from a concerto, or similar substantial work in concerto style, composed with orchestral accompaniment. No time limit. Class W7 Woodwind Repertoire (9 & under) Entry £7.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 5 minutes. Class W8 Woodwind Repertoire (11 & under) Entry £7.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class W9 Woodwind Repertoire (13 & under) Entry £8.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 8 minutes. Class W10 Woodwind Repertoire (15 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes Class W11 Woodwind Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £9.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 12 minutes. Class W12 Recorder Group (12 & under) Entry £10.00 Time limit 5 minutes Class W13 Recorder Group (18 & under) Entry £10.00 Time limit 5 minutes

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BRASS CLASSES The HARRY RIDOUT MEMORIAL TROPHY for the most outstanding performance in classes B2-B3. The DE Cup for the most outstanding performance in classes B5-B6. The DE Brass Concerto Cup for the most outstanding performance in Class B4. Class B1 Beginners’ Brass Workshop Entry £5.50 A non-competitive class aimed at providing early performing experience for all players pre-Grade 1 standard. The session will begin with a group approach to introduce the entrants to aspects of the performing experience. All players will then have the opportunity to perform their chosen piece to the audience and for this they will receive a written appraisal from the Adjudicator. Remember to bring a copy of your chosen piece for the Adjudicator. All entrants will receive a certificate. No official accompanist fee required for this class. Class B2 Brass Solo: (Grades 1-4) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit: 3 minutes. Class B3 Brass Solo: (Grade 5 & above) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit: 6 minutes. Class B4 Brass Concerto Class (Open) Entry £12.00 One movement from a concerto or similar substantial work in concerto style composed with orchestral accompaniment. No time limit. Class B5 Brass Repertoire (12 & under) Entry £8.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class B6 Brass Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £9.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 12 minutes.

ORIGINAL COMPOSITION The SIMON MAY TROPHY will be awarded for the most outstanding Original Composition in classes OC1-OC3. Please note that it is the composition that is being assessed, not the performance and the composition can be for any format (vocal, instrumental etc.) These are pre-adjudicated classes and a CD recording of the composition or an emailed MP3 recording, along with a written version, with lyrics where appropriate, must be submitted with your entry. Please make sure that the recording quality is good enough for an adjudication. Where possible a live assessment will be made by the adjudicator on the day of the Eisteddfod and entrants will be contacted to arrange this. Class OC1 Original Composition (11 & under) Entry £6.50 Time limit 3 minutes. Class OC2 Original Composition (14 & under) Entry £7.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class OC3 Original Composition (18 & under) Entry £8.00 Time limit 6 minutes

FOLK MUSIC CLASSES The PEWSEY VALE DECORATIVE FINE ARTS SOCIETY CUP for the most outstanding performance in classes F1-F5. Vocal entries in these classes may be accompanied or unaccompanied. Folk Music solo classes must be played on a folk music instrument. Class F1 Folk Song (12 & under) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class F2 Folk Song (15 & under) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

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Class F3 Folk Song (18 & under) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Class F4 Folk Music Solo (12 & under) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class F5 Folk Music Solo (18 & under) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

CHORAL CLASSES The BOB MAY MEMORIAL PLATE will be awarded to the choir who give the most outstanding performance in classes C1-C3. A DE Plaque will be awarded to the winning choir in each class. Conductors must not sing with their choirs. The penalty for breaking this rule is disqualification. Choirs must not be more than 60 voices. Class C1 Choir (11 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 6 minutes. Class C2 Choir (14 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class C3 Choir (18 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 8 minutes.

CAROL PARTY CLASSES The DEVIZES EISTEDDFOD CUP for the Carol Party who give the most outstanding performance in classes C4-C6. A DE Plaque will be awarded to the winner of each class.Carol Parties must be not more than 20 voices Class C4 Carol Party (11 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 4 minutes.

Class C5 Carol Party (14 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 5 minutes. Class C6 Carol Party (18 & under) Entry £14.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 6 minutes.

VOCAL CLASSES The ROSE SCUDAMORE CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes V1-V5. DE Awards will be given as follows: The most promising performance in classes V1-V3 and in Classes V4-V5. THE MORRISON CUP for the most outstanding performance in class V6 Vocal Recital. THE DE VOCAL REPERTOIRE CUP for the most outstanding performance in classes V7-V10. Please note that for all Vocal Classes the Own Choice selection should be a Classical Art Song of the type included in LISTS A & B of recognised Examination Boards such as ABRSM. An Art Song is defined as one that is composed as a single entity, inspired by good poetry. Unaccompanied Folk songs, Musical Theatre and “pop” style songs should not be entered in these classes. There are separate classes for folk songs and musical theatre. Class V1 Vocal Solo (Grades 1&2) Entry £6.00 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class V2 Vocal Solo (Grades 3&4) Entry £6.00 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes Class V3 Vocal Solo (Grades 5&6) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class V4 Vocal Solo (Grades 7 & above) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class V5 Vocal Solo (Advanced) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

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Class V6 Vocal Recital (Open) Entry £12.00 Three own choice pieces. Time limit 15 minutes. Class V7 Vocal Repertoire (11 & under) Entry £7.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 6 minutes. Class V8 Vocal Repertoire (13 & under) Entry £8.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 7 minutes. Class V9 Vocal Repertoire (15 & under) Entry £8.50 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 8 minutes. Class V10 Vocal Repertoire (18 & under) Entry £9.00 Two own choice pieces. Time limit 10 minutes. VOCAL DUET CLASSES The MARY HUTCHINGS MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the most promising Vocal Duet performance in classes V12 & V13. Class V12 Vocal Duet (11 & under) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time Limit 3 minutes. Class V13 Vocal Duet (18 & under) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES The GEORGE SANDERSON CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding Musical Theatre or Film Solo in classes M1-M8. The ST MARGARET’S CUP will be presented to the most promising performance in the Junior Classes (M1-

M3), the WALKER CUP in the Senior Classes (M4-M8) and the STONE KING CUP in Duet classes (M9-M11). Any solo song from Musical Theatre or Film that is appropriate for, and in character with, the age of the performer. Performances may include some movement and minimal costume. Class M1 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (8 & under) Entry £5.50 Own choice. Time limit 3 minutes. Class M2 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 9 &10) Entry £6.50 Own choice. Time limit 4 minutes. Class M3 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 11) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class M4 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 12) Entry £7.00 Own choice. Time limit 5 minutes. Class M5 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 13) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes. Class M6 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 14) Entry £7.50 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes. Class M7 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (Age 15) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes. Class M8 Musical Theatre or Film Solo (18 & under) Entry £8.00 Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes Class M9 Musical Theatre or Film Duet (Age 12 & under) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 6 minutes. Class M10 Musical Theatre or Film Duet (15 & under) Entry £9.00 Own choice. Time limit 7 minutes. Class M11 Musical Theatre or Film Duet (18 & under) Entry £10.00 Own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.

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SPEECH CLASSES COPYRIGHT – SPEECH. The Devizes Eisteddfod has entered into an Agreement with the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society. This means that entrants do not have to seek copyright permission for any POETRY or PROSE items performed, to a time limit of ten minutes, except for PINTER and DYLAN THOMAS and a number of others, who do not allow their work to be performed. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure their chosen author allows their work to be performed in these circumstances. Gesture and movement are not permitted in the speaking of Lyrical Verse or Bible Recitation.

COMMUNICATION CLASSES The BENNETT FULLER CUP will be awarded to the entrant with the highest mark in the Communication classes CO1 & CO2. Individual class winners will receive DE Medals. ENTRANTS SHOULD DO ALL THREE PARTS IN ONE TIME SLOT AS SHOWN BELOW: Show and tell: – bring an object and talk about it: e.g., a toy, a picture etc. Prepared Bible Reading from King James Bible: plus Prepared fiction reading from book of own choice: select an extract, set the scene, and read the extract in the time allowed. Marks will be deducted if the time limit is exceeded. Class CO1 Communication (12 & under) Entry £6.00 Show and tell Time limit 2minutes Reading from King James Bible Time limit 2 mins Reading from a work of fiction Time limit 4 mins Total time limit 8 minutes Class CO2 Communication (18 & under) Entry £6.50 Show and tell Time limit 2 minutes Reading from King James Bible Time limit 2 mins Reading from a work of fiction Time limit 4 mins Total time limit 8 minutes

VERSE SPEAKING The KATHLEEN BUDD MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes VS1-VS8. DE Awards will be given for the most promising performances in classes VS1-VS6 and in classes VS7-VS8. One poem from the choice in each class to be performed from memory. Poems are taken from If: A Treasury of Poems for Almost Every Possibility by Esiri, Allie and Rachel Kelly, (this is also available as an App through which poems can be accessed), from The Works chosen by Paul Cookson (10th Anniversary Edition) or from The Oxford Book of Children’s Poetry by Michael Harrison & Christopher Stuart-Clark. Class VS1 Verse Speaking (5 & under) Entry £6.00 Cats by Eleanor Farjeon Ettykett by John Rice Absent by Bernard Young Class VS2 Verse Speaking (6 & under) Entry £6.00 Empty Head by Malick Fall Thank You Letters by Sue Cowling Sampan by Tao Lang Pee Class VS3 Verse Speaking (7 & under) Entry £6.00 The Yo-Yo Man by Anne Logan Magic Cat by Peter Dixon My Hands by Jo Peters Class VS4 Verse Speaking (8 & under) Entry £6.00 The Door by Miroslav Holub The Three Little Pigs by Marian Swinger The Fox and the Grapes - A Fable by Aesop by Celia Warren

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Class VS5 Verse Speaking (9 & under) Entry £6.00 Pencil Me In by Benjamin Zephaniah Eldorado by Edgar Allen Poe Things I Have Been Doing Lately by Allan Ahlberg

Class VS6 Verse Speaking (10 & under) Entry £6.50 Two Witches discuss Good Grooming by John Coldwell Gran Can You Rap? by Jack Ousby Let No One Steal Your Dreams by Paul Cookson Class VS7 Verse Speaking (12 & under) Entry £6.50 Me and My Brother by Michael Rosen The Evacuee by Shirley Tomlinson Aliens Stole My Underpants by Brian Moses Class VS8 Verse Speaking (14 & under) Entry £6.50 The Night Mail by W H Auden In Flanders Fields by John McCrae A Barred Owl by Richard Wilbur Class VS9 Verse Speaking (18 & under) Entry £7.00 If by Rudyard Kipling More Lies by Karin Gottshall Cool Cat by Mike Jubb

NEWS READING CLASSES The WILTSHIRE GAZETTE & HERALD CUP will be presented for the most outstanding performance in classes N1-N2. Competitors should prepare their own script about any newsworthy item or person, alive or dead, serious or comic, historical, present-day or futuristic and perform the script as if to a TV camera. The script should be used as a prop and does not have to be from memory. A few gestures and movements are permitted. Marks will be deducted if the time limit is exceeded. Class N1 News Reading for Television (14 & under) Entry £6.50 Time Limit 4 minutes Class N2 News Reading for Television (18 & under) Entry £7.00 Time Limit 5 minutes

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CHORAL SPEAKING CLASSES The SHELAGH RICHARDS CUP will be presented to the most outstanding performance in classes CS1-CS2. A DE Plaque will be awarded to the winner of each class. Groups must contain a minimum of 8 speakers. Movement is optional and hand props and conductors are allowed. Groups will be penalised if the time limit is exceeded. For own choice pieces, a copy of the poem or text must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class CS1 Choral Speaking (11 & under) Entry £10.00 All of us Knocking on the Stable Door by David Harmer Or: Own Choice Piece from any Roald Dahl Book Or: Own Choice Poem or Prose Time Limit 8 minutes

Class CS2 Choral Speaking (16 & under) Entry £12.00 Gran Can You Rap? by Jack Ousbey Or: Own Choice Piece from any Shakespeare Play Or: Own Choice Poem or Prose Time Limit 10 minutes

DRAMA CLASSES The WHARF THEATRE CUP will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in classes MO1- SM3. A DE Cup will be awarded to the most promising performances in the Monologue and Duologue classes.

The printed books must be brought by the entrant and handed to the Adjudicator’s Secretary before performing. In Acting Classes, all extracts should be clearly marked. It is the responsibility of the entrant to make sure the chosen author allows performance of their work. Please

make sure you check before entering, as you will be disqualified if you perform an unauthorised work. The following classes are all own choice – entrants may select a scene from any published play provided the author allows performances of their works and all choices must be suitable for public performance. In Monologue and Duologue classes minimal hand props essential to the action may be used (e.g. fan, bag, handkerchief) but an excessive number will lead to marks being deducted. These are not allowed at all in the Mime classes. Marks will be deducted if the time limit is exceeded. Sound effects or music may accompany the acting offstage but equipment must be provided by the entrant and have an up to date PAT test.

Class MO1 Monologue (11 & under) Entry £6.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class MO2 Monologue (14 & under) Entry £6.50 Time limit 5 minutes. Class MO3 Monologue (18 & under) Entry £7.00 Time limit 6 minutes. Class DU1 Duologue (11 & under) Entry £8.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class DU2 Duologue (14 & under) Entry £8.50 Time limit 5 minutes. Class DU3 Duologue (18 & under) Entry £9.00 Time limit 6 minutes. Class SM1 Solo Mime (11 & under) Entry £6.00 Time limit 4 minutes. Class SM2 Solo Mime (14 & under) Entry £6.50 Time limit 5 minutes. Class SM3 Solo Mime (18 & under) Entry £7.00 Time limit 6 minutes.

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RULES FOR DANCE CLASSES Please refer to Pages 11-12 for general information for competitors. Entrants are not permitted to communicate with the Adjudicator at any time. DANCE ENTRIES Entries are filed on a first come, first served basis until the classes have reached capacity or by the 7th October, whichever is sooner. In the event of the Eisteddfod being over-subscribed the Committee reserves the right to return any entry that cannot be accommodated. Any competitor withdrawing from the competition should notify the entry secretary before the commencement of the class. In the event of a large entry, the Committee reserves the right to sub-divide any class considered too large for realistic adjudication. To take part, competitors must not attend or have attended, full time dance tuition/school. SPECIAL NEEDS The Eisteddfod welcomes entries from performers who have special needs, but notification of the nature of any condition must be made to the Entry Manager when entries are submitted, in order that adequate provision may be made. To be most beneficial to performers, a full explanation of the condition would be appreciated together with documentary evidence, if appropriate. It is necessary for parents and teachers to be aware of their responsibilities in entering any performers with limited physical capabilities or special needs, bearing in mind the limitations imposed by the stage and surrounding environment. AGE LIMITS for classes relate to the competitor’s age on 11 November 2016. ARRIVAL Access to the changing areas will be allowed up to 60 minutes before the beginning of classes. ACCOMPANIMENT All performers must provide a CD (no tapes or other recording device allowed) set ready to play with the track clearly marked. In addition they should be labelled with the class/number of the entrant and handed to the appropriate steward. The organisers cannot accept any responsibility for the incorrect playing of any CD except when due to equipment malfunction. STAGE The stage and stage wings are out of bounds to all except authorised personnel and those about to perform. Authorised persons are Eisteddfod personnel and one parent/teacher/carer if the child is 6 years or under or with special needs. Parents who refuse to obey this rule run the risk of their child being disqualified. PERFORMANCE ORDER Competitors should perform in the order given in the programme. Any competitors missing at this time are called at the end of the class. Any performer who has insufficient time to change their costume will also be called at the end of the class. No competitor may enter the same class more than once in their own age group for each solo section and twice for each technique in a duet or trio section. A minimum of five dancers constitutes a group. Solo dancers may not be substituted but in the unavoidable absence of a partner, one substitute will be allowed in a duet, two in a trio/quartet and three in a group. Organisers must be warned a minimum of two hours before a class.Performers must be ready to dance thirty minutes prior to the advertised time. Any performer arriving late (excluding costume change) may run the risk of disqualification. ADJUDICATION All performers will receive an adjudication sheet and a certificate showing the class category of their performance. Class winners will also receive a DE Medal. Adjudication sheets and certificates may be collected from reception in the Lavington School Foyer immediately after the class. Unclaimed sheets/certificates not collected on the day may be obtained from the Entries Manager on receipt of an A4 stamped addressed envelope. Three months after the event sheets/certificates will be destroyed. SAFEGUARDING POLICY Please be aware of the safeguarding policy as detailed on page 4 of this syllabus. Signature on the entry form confirms that this policy has been read. When an entry is made by a child under 18 the entry form must be countersigned by a parent/guardian/responsible adult.

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DANCE CLASSESA DE Medal will be awarded to the most outstanding performance in each Class. Entries should be sent to Kathy Goodspeed - see page 3. Time Limits for Dance Classes are as follows: 10 years & under 1.5 minutes 11 years & over 2 minutes Duets/Trios/Quartets 2.5 minutes Groups (max 12) 4 minutes

For entry fees please see Dance Entry Form

CLASSICAL BALLET Class D1 4-5 years Class D2 6-7 years Class D2A 8 years Class D3 9-10 years Class D4 11-12 years Class D5 12-14 years Class D6 15 years & over CHARACTER Class D7 5-6 years Class D8 7-8 years Class D9 9-10 years Class D10 11-12 years Class D11 13-14 years Class D12 15 years & over TAP Class D13 5-6 years Class D14 7-8 years Class D15 9-10 years Class D16 11-12 years Class D17 13-14 years Class D18 15 years & over MODERN Class D19 5-6 years Class D20 7-8 years Class D21 9-10 years Class D22 11-12 years Class D23 13-14 years Class D24 15 years & over

LYRICAL Class D25 9-10 years Class D26 11-12 years Class D27 13-14 years Class D28 15 years & over SONG & DANCE Class D29 5-6 years Class D30 7-8 years Class D31 9-10 years Class D32 11-12 years Class D33 13-14 years Class D34 15 years & over CABARET DUET Class D35 8 years & under Class D36 9-12 years Class D37 13 years & over CLASSICAL DUET Class D38 8 years & under Class D39 9-12 years Class D40 13 years & over CABARET TRIO/QUARTET Class D41 8 years & under Class D42 9-12 years Class D43 13 years & over CLASSICAL TRIO/QUARTET Class D44 8 years & under Class D45 9-12 years Class D46 13 years & over CLASSICAL GROUP Class D47 8 years & under Class D48 9-12 years Class D49 13 years & over CABARET GROUP Class D50 8 years & under Class D51 9-12 years Class D52 13 years & over

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PRE-ADJUDICATED CLASSES Entries should be sent to Helen Stonham - see page 3. LITERARY CLASSES RULES FOR LITERARY CLASSES To ease admin, schools may submit multiple entries on one form for the pre-adjudicated literary classes. All entries must be attached to the form and a separate list of entrants’ names and ages on 11 November 2016 included. Please make sure each entry is individually named. All work is to be submitted on A4 size paper and should be marked with the entrant’s name and the class number. Entries must be the original and unpublished work of the competitors and should not have been entered in a previous Eisteddfod. The Committee cannot guarantee that work submitted will be returned. Competitors are advised to keep a copy of their entries. Copyright of the work submitted will remain with the Eisteddfod Committee. Each entry will

receive a written adjudication. The adjudicator will be looking for originality, imagination and lucidity; spelling, grammar and punctuation should also be accurate. Entries in these classes will be pre-adjudicated and certificates will be available on the days of the Eisteddfod. Award winners will be notified beforehand and invited to attend one of the Festival Concerts to receive their awards. Literary entries may be collected from Reception on the day of the Eisteddfod but some work will be retained for exhibition in the Foyer of the Town Hall on the day of the Festival Concerts, 26 November 2016. Entries in the Literary Classes (except for Handwriting) may be typed but spell check should not be used as spelling will be marked. The WILLIAM SALMON CUP will be presented to the entrant with the best work in the Poetry Classes PO1-PO5. The YOUNG WRITERS’ CUP will be presented to the entrant with the best work in the Young Writers Classes L1-L5. Entrants in the following classes should choose one title and write a story or poem not exceeding the length stated.

YOUNG WRITERS Entrants in the following classes should choose one title and write a story not exceeding the length stated Class L1 Short Story (8 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 300 words. The Friendly Moonlight The Nervous Clown or Own Choice Class L2 Short Story (10 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 450 words. Dying Embers Garden of Joy or Own Choice Class L3 Short Story (12 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 500 words The Sick Planet Pieces of Time or Own Choice Class L4 Short Story (15 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 750 words. Road to Nowhere The Groaning Dog or Own Choice

Class L5 Short Story (18 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 1000 words. A Time to Love or The Missing Phone or Own choice

POETRY Entrants in the following classes should choose one title and write an original poem not exceeding the lines stated. Class PO1 Poem (8 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 15 lines My Superpower or A Rainbow of

Feelings or Own Choice Class PO2 Poem (10 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 20 lines The Grossest Lunch or My Evil Twin or Own Choice

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Class PO3 Poem (12 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 24 lines I Am A Thunderstorm or; I Tried to Take A Selfie or; Own Choice Class PO4 Poem (14 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 24 line All My Great Excuses or; My Mother Said to do my Chores or; Own Choice Class PO5 Poem (18 & under) Entry £2.50 Not to exceed 30 lines. Friends or; Snow Angels or; Own Choice

HANDWRITING CLASSES RULES FOR HANDWRITING CLASSES To ease admin, schools may submit multiple entries on one form for the pre-adjudicated literary classes. All entries must be attached to the form and a separate list of entrants’ names and ages on the 11th November 2016 included. Please make sure each entry is individually named. The age declaration statement must be signed on the Entry Form by the teacher/parent of the Entrant. Competitors may only submit one entry per class. A4 paper MUST be used in all classes and all paper is to be unlined. Any entries on lined paper will be disqualified. All entries should be marked with the entrant’s name and the class number. The Committee cannot guarantee the return of work submitted. Some work will be displayed at an exhibition of pre-adjudicated work in the Foyer of the Town Hall on the day of the Festival Concerts, Saturday, 26 November 2016. Copyright of the work will remain with the Eisteddfod Committee. Entries may be in any style of writing, eg cursive, Marion Richardson, italic, etc. The adjudicator will be looking for the following: overall

layout, texture of writing, clarity and neatness. Attention must be given to letter, word and line spacing, with emphasis on individual style and potential. Entries in these classes will be pre-adjudicated and certificates will be available on the days of the Eisteddfod. Award winners will be notified beforehand and invited to attend one of the Festival Concerts to receive their awards. Handwriting entries may be collected from Reception on the days of the Eisteddfod. The DAVID DARK MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the entrant with the best work in classes H1-H7. Class H1 Handwriting (6 & under) Entry £2.50 Own choice. Not less than 6 lines. Class H2 Handwriting (8 & under) Entry £2.50 Own choice. Not less than 10 lines. Class H3 Handwriting (10 & under) Entry £2.50 Own choice. Not less than 12 lines. Class H4 Handwriting (12 & under) Entry £2.50 Own choice. Not less than 15 lines. Class H6 Handwriting (14 & under) Entry £2.50 Own choice. Not less than 20 lines. Class H7 Handwriting (18 & under) Entry £2.50 Own choice. Not less than 25 lines.

ART CLASSES RULES FOR ART CLASSES Entries are to be attached to the Entry Form with a paperclip (no staples please). The age of the entrant on 11th November 2016 must also be included. Each entry is to be clearly labelled with a brief description or category title. Unlabelled work cannot be judged. Competitors may only submit one entry per class. For Art classes A1-A6, entries are to be 2-dimensional and may use any medium; they are to be submitted on A4 size paper (classes A1-A3) and A4 or A3

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size paper (classes A4-A6), either portrait or landscape. For classes A7-A12, entries are to be 3-dimensional and may be of any material, although they should occupy a maximum volume of 200mm x 200mm x 200mm. All entries should be clearly and securely labelled with the entrant’s name and the class number. The Eisteddfod Committee cannot guarantee the return of work submitted. Copyright of the work will remain with the Eisteddfod Committee. The winning entries will be on display in the Foyer of the Town Hall on the day of the Festival Concerts, Saturday, 21 November 2016. Entrants are encouraged to use their own imagination for interpreting the set subject. All entries must have the entrant’s name on the back and, if possible, the child’s own title for their work. Entries in these classes will be pre-adjudicated and certificates will be available on the days of the Eisteddfod. Award winners will be notified beforehand and invited to attend one of the Festival Concerts to receive their awards. The MILLS CUP for Art will be awarded to the entrant with the best work in classes A1-A12. Individual class winners will be awarded a DE Medal. Entrants in the following classes should make a painting inspired by the title: ‘IN THE SHOP WINDOW’ using A4 paper. Class A1 Art Work (5 & under) Class A2 Art Work (7 & under) Class A3 Art Work (9 & under) Class A4 Art Work (11 & under) Class A5 Art Work (13 & under) Class A6 Art Work (18 & under) Entry £2.50 Entrants in the following classes should make a 3-Dimensional object inspired by the title “A FANTASTIC CREATURE”.

Class A7 3D Art Work (5&under) Class A8 3D Art Work (7 &under) Class A9 3D Art Work (9 &under) Class A10 3D Art Work (11 &under) Class A11 3D Art Work (13 &under) Class A12 3D Art Work (17 &under) Entry £2.50

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES A DE Award will be presented to the photography entrant with the best work in Classes PH1-PH3. Class PH1 Photography (11 & under) Entry £2.50 Colour or mono photograph, any size, on the theme A Scene from my Town or Village

Class PH2 Photography (14 & under) Entry £2.50 Colour or mono photograph, any size, on the theme A Scene from my Town or Village

Class PH3 Photography (18 & under) Entry £2.50 Colour or mono photograph, any size, on the theme A Scene from my Town or Village

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EISTEDDFOD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

To make access to the Eisteddfod as affordable as possible, the DE Committee may be able to help with the cost of class entry and/or transport costs directly related to participation

in the 2016 event.

If your school would like financial help with entering or getting to the event, please send an application email stating

why you have a need to the Director at mdjmusic@gmail.com by Monday 4 July 2016.

Applications will be considered by the Committee after that date and available funds will be shared and distributed as

soon as possible.

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