THE HAVERING YOUNG MUSICIANS AWARDS 2014

COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

INCLUDING INFORMATION ON THE COMPOSITION CLASS
Major prizes include up to 350 towards an approved short course in music The overall winner receives the Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cup
Prizes are donated by our many generous local sponsors

Working in partnership with The Royal Opera House

HAVERING YOUNG MUSICIANS AWARDS 2014

For instrumentalists and singers of approximately grade 6 standard or above, and composers in year 9 or above to a maximum age of 19 years (at date of final). All performance candidates take part in a master class with a leading professional musician. Categories are: Violin/Viola Cello/Double Bass Guitar Flute/Recorder Oboe/Bassoon Clarinet/Saxophone Brass Voice Piano Percussion (orchestral/kit)

For details of the Composition class please see below:

Two contrasting pieces to be prepared of no more than 12 minutes in total duration. Entrants will be expected to perform their pieces to a high standard, similar to that required for an examination. The guest tutor will spend time with each individual performer, working on aspects of technique, musicianship and communication. The classes are informal, friendly and a shared experience for all. Candidates may enter more than one category. A separate entry form to be completed for each. Multiple entry performers who are selected to perform at the Finalists Concert will be asked to perform on one instrument only. Classes take place at the Music Centre on the following dates: 30th April 10.00am 4.00pm 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th May. These will all be morning classes. Precise details of individual classes will be sent to each entrant.

 Performers will be required to stay for the duration of the class. Family and friends are very welcome to attend. Candidates must make their own arrangements for an accompanist; this is a vital part of performance preparation. Please email musicschool@havering.gov.uk if you would like contact details of recommended accompanists. Candidates must provide a spare copy of the music for the guest tutor. Failure to adhere to regulations may disqualify a candidate from proceeding to the Finalists Concert. Guest tutors will make brief written assessments of each candidate and nominate particular performers to go forward to the Finalists Concert. An independent guest adjudicator will allocate prizes on the basis of performances at the final, in conjunction with tutors reports from the master classes. The guest tutors and adjudicators decisions are final in respect of choice of performers and pieces for the Finalists Concert, and prize allocation.

THE COMPOSITION CLASS

This is open to any student in year 9 or above. Your piece should be no longer than 5 minutes in duration. It may be in any musical style, but must be suitable for concert hall performance. It must be appropriately and accurately notated, with bar numbers. Performance instructions such as tempo, dynamics, articulation and phrasing should be included as appropriate. You must be prepared for a performance in which there is an acceptable degree of accuracy. Consider writing for students that you know, and/or yourself. If for any reason this is not feasible, please contact the Music Centre for help and advice WELL IN ADVANCE. If student performers are not available for the workshop session, a recording of your piece is acceptable as an alternative. GCSE and A Level compositions are welcome. Entrants to this class may also enter ANY OTHER class as a performer using a separate entry form.

PLEASE NOTE: Finished scores must be sent to the Music Centre by SATURDAY 29th March 2014
All entries will be assessed by a professional composer who will consider whether the piece is: IDIOMATIC (well written for the instrument(s)/voice(s)) ORIGINAL EFFECTIVE There may be a workshop session for all entrants, at which the pieces will be discussed. Otherwise, you will receive a full written appraisal from the composition tutor, with helpful comments and suggestions. The tutor will decide if he or she wishes to nominate a piece or pieces to be performed at the Finalists Concert. Other entrants will be invited to have their piece performed at one of Havering Music Schools concerts.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPETITIONS:

Havering Music School hosts two annual competitions. The HAVERING YOUNG MUSICIANS AWARDS event is held in the spring period each year. This is the boroughs premier competition, inaugurated in 1980 by the London Borough of Havering and the Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is open to advanced level musicians of approximately Grade 6 standard and above. All candidates perform in a master class led by a specialist professional musician. There is also a composition category. The HAVERING JUNIOR MUSICIANS FESTIVAL will take place in the Summer Term 2014. There are two categories; Year 11 and under and Year 7 and under. This competition has been held annually since 1990. Candidates in each class and instrumental/vocal category perform two pieces in the presence of an invited adjudicator. This year we are delighted to be working with musicians from the Royal Opera House in the master classes and Finalists Concerts. This is a strand of the partnership work between the Royal Opera House and Havering Music Education Hub. These events aim to encourage students to strive for their highest personal standards of technique and musicianship. Prizes are generously donated by local sponsors.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Entrants must be either full time students living in the borough, and/or attending school in Havering, or be in higher education and supported by the London Borough of Havering. Candidates may enter both competitions, but please note you must not enter the Junior event if you have won the Title Cup at a previous Junior Musician event or a residential course prize in the Senior event. You may not enter the Senior event if you have previously won the Young Musicians Title Cup. Please check criteria with your teacher. At the Young Musicians event approximately twelve entrants will be invited to perform at the Finalists Concert, which will take place at The Salvation Army Halls on Saturday 17th May 2014 at 7.00pm. All finalists will receive a certificate. You must be available to perform at the Finalists Concert if invited to do so. Entry to both competitions is free.

CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 29th MARCH 2014

HAVERING YOUNG MUSICIANS AWARDS 2014 ENTRY FORM

FULL NAME: D.O.B: AGE: SCHOOL YEAR: ADDRESS:

POSTCODE: TELEPHONE:

E-MAIL:

CURRENT PLACE OF EDUCATION:

TERM TIME ADDRESS

(IF NOT LIVING AT HOME):

INSTRUMENT/VOICE:

INSTRUMENT/VOCAL TEACHER:

LAST EXAM PASSED / APPROX. STANDARD:

Parents/Carers please sign below if you are happy for all of the details you have provided above to be passed to organisations running similar competitions such as the Rotary music competition.
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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO: Paul Harris Senior Manager Havering Music School The Walk HORNCHURCH RM11 3TL no later than SATURDAY 29th MARCH 2014 NB: You must be available to perform at the Finalists Concert if invited to do so.