As a Festival we are determined to overcome the restrictions that deprive

our performers of the opportunity to showcase their exceptional talents so we are introducing these special alternative performance opportunities.

The entry deadline for classes has been extended to January 27th.

Our usual Festival standards will apply with performances judged by professional adjudicators and comment sheets for each performance emailed to participants.

Performances, gaining Distinction and above, will be invited to feature on the Festival website and our YouTube channel

New sections have been created on our online entry system so check the dropdown menu for Music Repertoire and enter in the usual way.

Students will upload a video of their performances to a safe site and it will be adjudicated remotely.

Detailed instructions will be sent once entries have been processed

Classes – Provisional upload deadline Saturday 20^th March. tbc

Entry fee: £10

Music Repertoire 1.

Grade 4 and under.

Any instrument or voice. 2 to 3 pieces are to be performed.

Pre-recorded accompaniment permitted

Age limit under 21 – entrants should not be already at Music College.

Time limit 10 mins

Music Repertoire 2.

Grade 5 & 6.

Any instrument or voice. 2 to 3 pieces are to be performed.

Pre-recorded accompaniment permitted

Age limit under 21 – entrants should not be already at Music College.

Time limit 10 mins

Music Repertoire 3.

Grade 7 and over.

Any instrument or voice. 2 to 3 pieces are to be performed.

Pre-recorded accompaniment permitted

Age limit under 21 – entrants should not be already at Music College.

Time limit 10 mins

Further detailed information will be available on this page as we make progress with the arrangements for these classes. In the meantime, if you have questions please contact info@midsomersetfestival.org

New sections have been created on our online entry system so check the dropdown menu for Drama Repertoire and enter in the usual way.

Drama will take the form of a Zoom event with a live adjudication. Students will be given a link to log in to the event and may view the whole session although they will be given approximate times for their performance

Detailed instructions will be sent once entries have been processed

Classes – Provisional date Saturday 13^th March. tbc

Entry fee: £10

Drama Repertoire 1.

A selection of three pieces which should include Verse, Drama plus one of the following. Memorised Prose, Prepared Reading or Mime. No Theme or links are required. Minimal props may be used.

Years: 5 & 6. Time limit: 6-8mins.

Drama Repertoire 2.                                                            

A prepared recital on a Theme of your choice which should include Verse, Drama plus one of the following. Memorised Prose, Prepared Reading or Mime, with an introduction linking words and a conclusion. Music sound effects and minimal props may be used.

Years 7, 8 & 9. Time limit: 8-10mins.

Drama Repertoire 3.                                                                              

A prepared recital on a Theme of your choice which should include Verse, Drama plus one of the following. Shakespeare, Memorised Prose or Prepared Reading with an introduction linking words and a conclusion. Music sound effects and minimal props may be used.

Year 10 and over. Time limit: 10-12mins.

Further detailed information will be available on this page as we make progress with the arrangements for these classes. In the meantime, if you have questions please contact info@midsomersetfestival.org