SATURDAY 7TH MARCH / SUNDAY 8TH MARCH
All entries to be submitted through PLAY AND PERFORM by JANUARY 23rd, 2026
Section Secretary: Steve Barlin
Email: bmafensembles@gmail.com
Tel: 07475019849
Adjudicator
Christopher Daly LRAM, CertEd, Honorary BA
CLASSES
BRASS OR WIND BAND – Minimum of 5 and maximum of 12 performers
| E1 | 11 Years & Under | 6 mins. |
| E2 | 16 Years & Under | 10 mins. |
| E3 | 18 Years & Under | 15 mins. |
Award: Hannington Silver Band Cup
Award: Festival Brass Cup
CHOIRS Own choice of two contrasting pieces which may be accompanied or unaccompanied. Minimum of 12 voices unless otherwise stated.
| E5 | School Or Youth Choir – Year 2 & Under | 5 mins. |
| E6 | School Or Youth Choir – Year 6 & Under | 6 mins. |
| E7 | School Or Youth Choir – Year 11 & Under | 8 mins. |
| E8 | School Or Youth Choir – Year 13 & Under | 8 mins. |
| E9 | SEN Choir – 18 Years and Under | 8 mins. |
| E10 | SEN Choir – Open | 6 mins. |
| E11 | Adult Choir – Open | 8 mins. |
| E12 | Community Choir – Open | 8 mins. |
| E13 | Rock Choir – Open | 8 Mins. |
| E14 | Show Choir – Open | 8 Mins. |
| E15 | Church or Gospel Choir – Open | 8 Mins. |
| E16 | Chamber Choir – 18 Years & Under | 8 Mins. |
| E17 | Chamber Choir – Open | 8 Mins. |
| E18 | Madrigal or Barbershop Group – Open (2 to 4 people) | 8 Mins. |
| Award: Wilkinson Trophy |
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ORCHESTRAS Only one Adult will be allowed to perform alongside the entrants as part of the ensemble.
| E19 | School Orchestra or Music Group – Primary | 8 Mins. |
| E20 | School Orchestra or Music Group – Secondary | 10 Mins. |
| E21 | Orchestra or Music Group – Open | 10 Mins. |
FAMILY ENSEMBLE Any combination of 2 or more instruments.
| E22 | Family Ensemble | 8 Mins. |
Award: Fleet Trophy
MIXED ENSEMBLE Any combination of 2 or more instruments.
| E26 | Whole Class Instrumental Or Vocal Group | 8 Mins. |
WOODWIND ENSEMBLES Ensembles of 5 or more performers. May be accompanied or unaccompanied.
| E27 | 18 Years and Under | 3 Mins. |
Award: Clef Challenge Trophy
Award: Clef Challenge Trophy
PERCUSSION May include steel pan or handbell groups.
| E29 | Tuned Percussion Ensemble | 5 mins. |
UKULELE ENSEMBLES 5 or more performers.
Award: The Malone Family Cup (Shared with E31)
Award: The Malone Family Cup (Shared with E30)
STRING ENSEMBLES 5 or more performers.
| E33 | Senior 2 – 50 members. | 8 Mins. |
ROCK/POP BANDS Entrants must bring their own Drum Kit and any amplification equipment they would like to use. Groups of 2 – 6 members.
| E34 | Primary 11 years and under | 4 Mins. |
| E35 | Secondary 16 years and under | 4 Mins. |
