Adjudicator: | Kevin Price ARAM, FHEA, BMus, LRSM, LTCL | Closing date for entries: 14th November 2021 |
Venue: | Crookhorn College, Waterlooville, PO7 5UD | * Please send entries to: James Smith, 1 Lowman Drive, North Stoneham Park, Eastleigh. SO50 9RY |
Dates: | Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th February 2022 | * Enter online below under Subcategories |
Kevin Price was born in Wellington, New Zealand and studied at Otago University and the University of Auckland whilst working as sub-principal trombone with the Auckland Philharmonia and as a freelance player with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. He moved to London in 1989 after winning a three-year Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) scholarship for postgraduate study at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, leading to freelance work with a number of London orchestras. Kevin was subsequently appointed Principal Trombone of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and taught trombone for Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music.
In 2005, Kevin was appointed RWCMD Head of Brass and Percussion Studies, enabling him to build on a rich tradition of high level performance and to oversee the development of vocational activities in brass chamber music, historical performance, educational outreach, brass teaching methods and healthy practice.
Kevin examines at specialist music schools and UK conservatoires and works as a reviewer, competition judge and festival adjudicator. He is a Diploma examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and was made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) in 2012. He is a member of the Court of Assistants for the Royal Society of Musicians, and supports the work of the Musicians’ Benevolent Fund and British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM), aiding performing musicians to pursue active and healthy careers.
From 2016 Kevin served as RWCMD Interim Director of Music, leading to his appointment as Head of Music Performance in 2017.The role requires him to balance and blend professional training of music students with the vibrant and diverse RWCMD arts programme, ensuring that each world-class artist visiting RWCMD brings with them a significant benefit to the student’s training experience. Whilst developing and facilitating cross-disciplinary performance opportunities and ongoing enhancements for students, he also supports the development of the College’s profile as the National Conservatoire of Wales, and its participation within music education in Wales and international music industry networks.
Important guidance notes for entries:
Please see the full rules and regulations here.
Enter online below under Subcategories
Any combination of instruments; need not contain brass. Percussion may be included, but please bring your own instruments. The ensemble may be conducted. Own choice of pieces. Please state the approximate number of performers on your entry form.
Br62 - Younger Bands. For players up to the age of 13.
Br63 - Youth Bands. All players to be aged 19 years and under on 1st January 2022.
Br64 - Mixed ages. Players of any age, can include adults.
Please see important guidance notes for Band class entries in the syllabus. Bands should be registered by the Brass Band Registry on 1st January 2022. You will NOT be required to show your players' registration cards. These classes are an opportunity for your band to play your AREA TEST PIECE ONLY in a competitive environment, in the lead up to the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.
Br65 - Youth Section Bands. All players to be aged 19 years and under on 1st January 2022.
Br66 - 4th Section Bands. Players of any age.
Br67 - 3rd Section Bands. Players of any age.
Br68 - 2nd Section Bands. Players of any age.
Br69 - 1st Section Bands. Players of any age.
Br70 - Championship Section Bands. Players of any age.
For Brass and any other instrument. Own choice piece(s) with or without accompaniment. Any unaccompanied piece(s) must have been written to be played unaccompanied.
Br40 - Duets Grades 1 -2
Br41 - Duets Grades 3-4
Br42 - Duets Grades 5-6
Br43 - Duets Grades 7-8
Br44 - Duets Diploma
Br45 - Duets Open
Any combination of instruments, but predominantly brass. Percussion may be included, but please bring your own instruments. The ensemble may be conducted. Own choice of pieces. Please state the approximate number of performers on your entry form.
Br58 - 12 years and under
Br59 - 13-16 years
Br60 - 16-18 years
Br61 - Mixed ages,can include adults
Please see important guidance notes for Band class entries in the syllabus.
Br71 - Younger Bands. For players to the age of 13.
Br72 - Youth Bands. All players to be aged 19 years and under on 1st January 2022.
Br73 - Mixed Ages. Players of any age.
For any two brass instruments. Own choice of one piece with or without accompaniment. Only pupils are adjudicated. Entry fee as for pupil only.
Br46 - Pupil and Teacher Duet Grades 1-2
Br47 - Pupil and Teacher Duet Grades 3-4
Br48 - Pupil and Teacher Duet Grades 5-6
Br49 - Pupil and Teacher Duet Grades 7-8
Any combination of instruments, but must include at least TWO brass players. Percussion may be included, but please bring your own instruments. The ensemble may be conducted. Own choice of pieces. Please state the approximate number of performers on your entry form.
Br54 - 12 years and under
Br55 - 13 - 16 years
Br56 - 16-18 years
Br57 - Mixed ages, can include adults
Any combination of instruments, but must include at least TWO brass players. Percussion may be included, but please bring your own instruments. Own choice piece(s) with or without accompaniment. Any unaccompanied piece(s) must have been written to be played unaccompanied. Please state the number of performers on your entry form.
Br50 - 12 years and under
Br51 - 13-16 years
Br52 - 16-18 years
Br53 - Mixed ages, can include adults
Own choice of one piece or two contrasting pieces, to be performed with piano accompaniment or accompanied by a backing track.
Br24 - Adult Only Classes - Grades 1-2
Br25 - Adult Only Classes - Grades 3-4
Br26 - Adult Only Classes - Grades 5-6
Br27 - Adult Only Classes - Grades 7-8
Br28 - Adult Only Classes - Diploma
Own choice of any number of contrasting movements from the same concerto. To be performed with piano accompaniment. Time limits include any introduction and pauses between movements, but exclude initial tuning up.
Br36 - Concerto - Grades 5-6
Br37 - Concerto - Grades 7-8
Br38 - Concerto - Diploma
Br39 - Concerto - Open
Own choice of one piece or two contrasting pieces (contrasting in mood and speed), to be performed with piano accompaniment or accompanied by a backing track. Open to all ages, including adults.
Br16 - Diploma Solo - Classical music, any period
Br17 - Diploma Solo - Any other musical style
Br18 - Diploma Solo - Unaccompanied
Own choice of ONE piece or movement chosen from any current Examining Board syllabus. Please state the exact time on the entry form. Open to all ages, including adults.
Br19 - Examination Music Solo - Grades 1-2
Br20 - Examination Music Solo - Grades 3-4
Br21 - Examination Music Solo - Grades 5-6
Br22 - Examination Music Solo - Grades 7-8
Br23 - Examination Music Solo - Diploma
Own choice of ONE piece, to be performed with piano accompaniment or accompanied by a backing track. Open to all ages, including adults.
Br4 - Grades 1-2 Solo - Classical music, any period
Br5 - Grades 1-2 Solo - Any other musical style
Br6 - Grades 1-2 Solo - Unacccompanied
Own choice of ONE piece, to be performed with piano accompaniment or accompanied by a backing track. Open to all ages, including adults.
Br7 - Grades 3-4 Solo - Classical music, any period
Br8 - Grades 3-4 Solo - Any other musical style
Br9 - Grades 3-4 Solo - Unaccompanied
Own choice of ONE piece, to be performed with piano accompaniment or accompanied by a backing track. Open to all ages, including adults.
Br10 - Grades 5-6 Solo - Classical music, any period
Br11 - Grades 5-6 Solo - Any other musical style
Br12 - Grades 5-6 Solo - Unaccompanied
Own choice of ONE piece, to be performed with piano accompaniment or accompanied by a backing track. Open to all ages, including adults.
Br13 - Grades 7-8 Solo - Classical music, any period
Br14 - Grades 7-8 Solo - Any other musical style
Br15 - Grades 7-8 Solo - Unaccompanied
These classes are intended to prepare performers who may wish to undertake a recital at a later stage in their development. Own choice of two or three pieces, including pieces written with or without accompaniment. Accompaniments can be played on the piano or supplied by a backing track. Open to all ages, including adults. Time limits include any introductions and pauses between pieces, but exclude initial tuning up.
Br30 - Mixed Bag Solo - Grades 1-2
Br31 - Mixed Bag Solo - Grades 3-4
Br32 - Mixed Bag Solo - Grades 5-6
Performers will have the opportunity to play in front of a friendly audience and be given helpful feedback without the pressure of any sense of competition. It’s a great way to enjoy your music and show others just how much you can do! You can play any piece of music, at any level, whatever age or ability you are. Great for those who aren’t taking grades. Own choice of one piece or two contrasting pieces (contrasting in mood and speed), to be performed with piano accompaniment or accompanied by a backing track. Open to all ages, including adults.
Br29 - Non Competitive Class Solo - Open
Own choice of one or two pieces in any style, with or without piano accompaniment. Timings must include any introductions and pauses in between pieces (but do not include initial tuning up). Novices are considered to be players who have not been learning their first brass instrument for more than 18 months by 1st January of the current festival year.
Br1 - Novice Solo - 12 years and under
Br2 - Novice Solo - 13 - 18 years
Br3 - Novice Solo - Adult
Own choice of pieces to be performed with piano accompaniment but can include one piece without accompaniment if specifically written as an unaccompanied piece. Try to be as innovative as you can. Time limits include any introductions and pauses between pieces, but exclude initial tuning up.
Br33 - Recital - Grades 7-8
Br34 - Recital - Diploma
Br35 - Recital - Open