{"id":17,"date":"2017-07-03T14:35:02","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T13:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/79.170.40.162\/basingstokemusicandarts.org.uk\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-09-26T22:50:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T21:50:49","slug":"band-choir-ensemble-orchestra","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/basingstokemusicandarts.org.uk\/?page_id=17","title":{"rendered":"Band, Choir, Ensemble and Orchestra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH \/ SUNDAY 8TH MARCH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All entries to be submitted through PLAY AND PERFORM<\/a> by JANUARY 23rd, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section Secretary: Steve Barlin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: bmafensembles@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tel: 07475019849<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjudicator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christopher Daly LRAM, CertEd, Honorary BA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLASSES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRASS OR WIND BAND – Minimum of 5 and maximum of 12 performers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E1<\/td>11 Years & Under<\/td>6 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E2<\/td>16 Years & Under<\/td>10 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E3<\/td>18 Years & Under<\/td>15 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

  Award: Hannington Silver Band Cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E4<\/td>Open<\/td>15 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Award: Festival Brass Cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHOIRS Own choice of two contrasting pieces which may be accompanied or unaccompanied. Minimum of 12 voices unless otherwise stated.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E5<\/td>School Or Youth Choir – Year 2 & Under<\/td>5 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E6<\/td>School Or Youth Choir – Year 6 & Under<\/td>6 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E7<\/td>School Or Youth Choir – Year 11 & Under<\/td>8 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E8<\/td>School Or Youth Choir – Year 13 & Under<\/td>8 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E9<\/td>SEN Choir – 18 Years and Under<\/td>8 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E10<\/td>SEN Choir – Open<\/td>6 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E11<\/td>Adult Choir – Open<\/td>8 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E12<\/td>Community Choir – Open<\/td>8 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E13<\/td>Rock Choir – Open<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E14<\/td>Show Choir – Open<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E15<\/td>Church or Gospel Choir – Open<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E16<\/td>Chamber Choir – 18 Years & Under<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E17<\/td>Chamber Choir – Open<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E18<\/td>Madrigal or Barbershop Group – Open (2 to 4 people)<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr>

<\/td>		Award: Wilkinson Trophy<\/td>
<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ORCHESTRAS Only one Adult will be allowed to perform alongside the entrants as part of the ensemble.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E19<\/td>School Orchestra or Music Group – Primary<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E20<\/td>School Orchestra or Music Group – Secondary<\/td>10 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E21<\/td>Orchestra or Music Group – Open<\/td>10 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FAMILY ENSEMBLE Any combination of 2 or more instruments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E22<\/td>Family Ensemble<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Award: Fleet Trophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MIXED ENSEMBLE Any combination of 2 or more instruments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E23<\/td>Primary<\/td>6 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E24<\/td>Secondary<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E25<\/td>Open<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E26<\/td>Whole Class Instrumental Or Vocal Group<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

WOODWIND ENSEMBLES Ensembles of 5 or more performers. May be accompanied or unaccompanied.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E27<\/td>18 Years and Under<\/td>3 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Award: Clef Challenge Trophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E28<\/td>18 and Over<\/td>4 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Award: Clef Challenge Trophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PERCUSSION May include steel pan or handbell groups.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E29<\/td>Tuned Percussion Ensemble<\/td> 5 mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UKULELE ENSEMBLES 5 or more performers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E30<\/td>Primary<\/td>5 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

  Award: The Malone Family Cup (Shared with E31)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E31<\/td>Secondary<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

  Award: The Malone Family Cup (Shared with E30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STRING ENSEMBLES 5 or more performers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E32<\/td>Primary<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E33<\/td>Senior 2 – 50 members.<\/td>8 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ROCK\/POP BANDS Entrants must bring their own Drum Kit and any amplification equipment they would like to use. Groups of 2 – 6 members.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E34<\/td>Primary 11 years and under<\/td>4 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E35<\/td>Secondary 16 years and under<\/td>4 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
E36<\/td>Open<\/td>4 Mins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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 … <\/p>\n

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