Woodwind

Adjudicator: Christine Hankin BMusClosing date for entries: 17th November 2023
Venue: Crookhorn College, Waterlooville, PO7 5UD * Please send entries/titles to:
Tony Smart
Dates: 10th – 11th February 2024Taffrail, Crede Lane, Bosham, PO18 8NX.
woodwind@portsmouthmusicfestival.co.uk
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Christine Hankin studied the flute at the Guildhall School of Music. She now has a successful and varied career and is currently a member of both the London Chamber Orchestra and the Orchestra of St Johns.

As a soloist, she made her Purcell Room debut to much critical acclaim, and her recent CD “The Feminine Flute” has been extremely well received.

She is well respected as a teacher and is Professor of Flute at the London College of Music and Brunel University, as well as director of the Ealing Flute Academy.

As well as being a music Adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals, she is a Diploma examiner for the ABRSM.

The Sturge Trophy will be awarded for the best solo performance (14 years & under)

The Zurich Insurance Woodwind Cup will be awarded for the best performance (15-18 years)

The Karen Cup for musicianship and versatility will be awarded at the discretion of the adjudicator for a performer playing in a number of classes and demonstrating the ability to communicate music in different genres

The Hunt Baroque Cup will be awarded to the best performance of a piece written between 1600 and 1750

The Beginners Cup will be awarded to the most promising beginner recorder

The Christopher Cup will be awarded to the best recorder performer Grades 1 – 4

The Norman Strugnell Memorial Cup will be awarded to the best recorder performer Grades 5 – 8+

All performers are encouraged to give a short introduction to their piece(s).

Please see the full rules and regulations here.

Entry fees
Woodwind syllabus

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ADULT CLASS

Own choice of one piece or one movement from a sonata or similar work.

Ww61 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Piece(s)
Ww61Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww62 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww62Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww63 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww63Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww64 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww64Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww65 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Piece(s)
Ww65Diploma £12.10

DUETS, TRIOS AND QUARTETS

Ensemble should include at least two woodwind performers. Own choice of one piece or movement. No age limit but the ensemble must include at least one player who is 18 years or under.

Ww47 - Pre-Grade 1

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww47Pre-Grade 1 £7.40

Ww48 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww48Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww49 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww49Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww50 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww50Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww51 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww51Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww52 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Piece(s)
Ww52Diploma £12.10

ENSEMBLES OF 5 OR MORE PERFORMERS

Ensemble should include at least two woodwind performers. Own choice of two or three pieces or movements. Please state exact time on the entry form.

Ww53 - Under 11 years

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Piece(s)
Ww53Under 11 years £22.10

Ww54 - Under 11-18 years

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww54Under 11-18 years £22.10

MIXED BAG

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, with or without piano or backing track accompaniment.

Ww35 - Pre-Grade 1

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Piece(s)
Ww35Pre-Grade 1 £7.40

Ww36 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww36Grades 1-2 £10.00

Ww37 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww37Grades 3-4 £12.10

NON-COMPETITIVE

For adult players of any standard who will be given a helpful commentary on their playing of their own choice of music.

Ww66 - Non-competitive

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww66Non-competitive £10.00

PUPIL AND TEACHER DUET

Any two woodwind instruments with or without accompaniment. Own choice of one piece or one movement from a sonata or similar work. Only the pupil will be adjudicated. Fee as soloist.

Ww55 - Pre-Grade 1

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Piece(s)
Ww55Pre-Grade 1 £7.40

Ww56 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww56Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww57 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww57Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww58 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww58Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww59 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww59Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww60 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Piece(s)
Ww60Diploma £12.10

ADULT ONLY CLASSES

Own choice of one piece or one movement from a sonata or similar work.

CONCERTO

Own choice of one or two movements from a concerto originally intended for your instrument. Performers should introduce the piece they are to play.

Ww40 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww40Grades 7-8 £12.10

Ww41 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww41Diploma £13.70

EXAMINATION MUSIC

Own choice of ONE piece chosen from any current Examining Board syllabus. Please state the exact time on the entry form.

Ww1 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww1Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww2 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww2Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww3 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww3Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww4 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww4Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww5 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Piece(s)
Ww5Diploma £12.10

JAZZ MUSIC OF ANY GENRE

Ww25 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww25Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww26 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww26Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww27 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww27Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww28 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww28Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww29 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww29Diploma £12.10

MUSIC COMPOSED BEFORE 1900

Own choice of one piece or movement from a sonata or similar work.

Ww09(Ww9) - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww09(Ww9)Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww10 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww10Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww11 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww11Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww12 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww12Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww13 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww13Diploma £12.10

MUSIC COMPOSED SINCE 1900

Own choice of one piece or movement from a sonata or similar work from the “classical” repertoire.

Ww14 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww14Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww15 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww15Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww16 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww16Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww17 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww17Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww18 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww18Diploma £12.10

NOVICE

Novices are considered to be players who have not been learning their first woodwind instrument for more than 18 months on 1st January 2024. Own choice of one piece or movement.

Ww6 - 12 years and under

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww612 years and under £7.40

Ww7 - 13-18 years

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww713-18 years £7.40

Ww8 - Adult

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Performance Length:
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Ww8Adult £7.40

RECITAL

Performers should offer two or three contrasting pieces with or without accompaniment. Performers should introduce their programme and will be adjudicated on their programme choice and presentation as well as their performance. They are also encouraged to perform one piece from memory, although this is not compulsory.

Ww38 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww38Grades 7-8 £13.70

Ww39 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww39Diploma £20.00

OWN CHOICE OF ONE PIECE OR MOVEMENT

Ww19 - Pre-Grade 1

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww19Pre-Grade 1 £7.40

Ww20 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww20Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww21 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww21Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww22 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww22Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww23 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww23Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww24 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww24Diploma £12.10

POPULAR OR FILM MUSIC

Ww30 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww30Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww31 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww31Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww32 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
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Ww32Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww33 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww33Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww34 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww34Diploma £12.10

UNACCOMPANIED

Own choice of one piece or one movement from a work originally intended for solo performance.

Ww42 - Grades 1-2

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww42Grades 1-2 £7.40

Ww43 - Grades 3-4

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww43Grades 3-4 £10.00

Ww44 - Grades 5-6

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
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Ww44Grades 5-6 £10.00

Ww45 - Grades 7-8

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww45Grades 7-8 £10.00

Ww46 - Diploma

Performer Name(s):
Age as of 1/9/23:
Performer Postcode Area & District(s):
Performance Length:
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Ww46Diploma £12.10