Strings – Classes 110 to 164
(see also classes 195, 196, 197 and 199)
Class 110 – String Solos – Unaccompanied Bach
The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the String Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any two contrasting movements from a
Sonata, a Partita or a Suite by J S Bach – .
Class 111 – String Concerto
The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the String Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one concerto movement – not to exceed
10 minutes.
Class 112 – Modern String Solos
The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the String Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of an advanced standard written in a
modern idiom by a 20th or 21st century composer – .
Class 113 – String Sonata
The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the String Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of one movement from any sonata – not to
exceed 10 minutes.
Class 114 – String Solos – Premier
For the winners of classes 110-113, 115, 124, 132 and 140 (see regulation 28). The St Mungo
Challenge Trophy Certificate and the Grace Dick Memorial Prize will be awarded (see pages 47 and 48).
Test Piece(s): Performers will play the Test Piece(s) already played.
Class 115 – String Solos (non-competitive)
For players of any standard not performing in classes 110-113, 116-145, 148-151, 153-156 and 158-164.
Performers will receive an adjudication but no comparison will be made between performances.
Test Piece: Own choice – .
Class 116 – Violin Solos – Open
The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the String Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of an advanced standard .
Class 117 – Violin Solos A
For players not performing in classes 116 and 118-123.
Test Piece: Violin Exam Pieces 2016 – 2019, Grade 7 (any one piece) (ABRSM)
To be played without repeats.
Class 118 – Violin Solos B
For players not performing in classes 116, 117 and 119-123.
Test Piece: Violin Exam Pieces 2016 – 2019, Grade 6 (any one piece) (ABRSM)
Class 119 – Violin Solos C
For players not performing in classes 116-118 and 120-123.
Test Piece: Violin Exam Pieces 2016 – 2019, Grade 5 (any one piece) (ABRSM)
To be played without repeats.
Class 120 – Violin Solos D
For players not performing in classes 116-119, 120 and 123.
Test Piece: Violin Exam Pieces 2016 – 2019, Grade 4 (any one piece) (ABRSM)
To be played without repeats.
Class 121 – Violin Solos E
For players not performing in classes 116-120, 122 and 123.
Test Piece: Violin Exam Pieces 2016 – 2019, Grade 3 (any one piece) (ABRSM)
To be played without repeats.
Class 122 – Violin Solos F
For players not performing in classes 116-121 and 123.
Test Piece: Violin Exam Pieces 2016 – 2019, Grade 2 (any one piece) (ABRSM)
To be played without repeats.
Class 123 – Violin Solos G
For players not performing in classes 116-122.
Test Piece: Violin Exam Pieces 2016 – 2019, Grade 1 (any one piece) (ABRSM)
To be played without repeats.
Class 124 – Viola Solos – Open
The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the String Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of an advanced standard – not to
exceed 10 minutes.
Class 125 – Viola Solos A
For players not performing in classes 124 and 126-131.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 7 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for viola, to be played without repeats.
Class 126 – Viola Solos B
For players not performing in classes 124, 125, 127-131.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 6 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for viola, to be played without repeats.
Class 127 – Viola Solos C
For players not performing in classes 124-126 and 128-131.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 5 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for viola, to be played without repeats.
Class 128 – Viola Solos D
For players not performing in classes 124-127, and 129-131.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 4 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for viola, to be played without repeats.
Class 129 – Viola Solos E
For players not performing in classes 124-128, 130 and 131.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 3 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for viola, to be played without repeats.
Class 130 – Viola Solos F
For players not performing in classes 124-129 and 131.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 2 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for viola, to be played without repeats.
Class 131 – Viola Solos G
For players not performing in classes 124-130.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 1 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for viola, to be played without repeats.
Class 132 – Cello Solos – Open
The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the String Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of an advanced standard .
Class 133 – Cello Solos A
For players not performing in classes 132, and 134-139.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 7 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for cello, to be played without repeats.
Class 134 – Cello Solos B
For players not performing in classes 132, 133, 135 and 139.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 6 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for cello, to be played without repeats.
Class 135 – Cello Solos C
For players not performing in classes 132-134 and 136-139.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 5 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for cello, to be played without repeats.
Class 136 – Cello Solos D
For players not performing in classes 132-135, and 137-139.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 4 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for cello, to be played without repeats.
Class 137 – Cello Solos E
For players not performing in classes 132-136, 138 and 139.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 3 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for cello, to be played without repeats.
Class 138 – Cello Solos F
For players not performing in classes 132-137 and 139.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 2 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for cello, to be played without repeats.
Class 139 – Cello Solos G
For players not performing in classes 132-138.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one grade 1 piece from the current (from
2016) ABRSM syllabus for cello, to be played without repeats.
Class 140 – Double Bass Solos – Open
The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the String Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of an advanced standard – not to
exceed 10 minutes.
Class 141 – Double Bass Solos A
For players not performing in classes 140, and 142-144.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of one work or movement(s) from one work of
comparable standard to Associated Board Grade V-VI – .
Class 142 – Double Bass Solos B
For players not performing in classes 140, 141, 143 and 144.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of one work or movement(s) from one work of
comparable standard to Associated Board Grade III-IV – .
Class 143 – Double Bass Solos C
For players not performing in classes 140-142 and 144.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of one work or movement(s) from one work of
comparable standard to Associated Board Grade I-II – .
Class 144 – Mini Bass Solos
For players attending primary school and not performing in classes 140-143.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – .
Class 145 – String Solos (adult performers)
For players aged 19 and over and not performing in classes 110-144, 148-151, 145-148 and
158-164. Performers will receive an adjudication but no comparison will be made between
performances.
Test Piece: Own choice – .
Class 146 – String Duets – Open
For string duets with or without piano accompaniment not performing in classes 216 and 217.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – .
Class 147 – String Duets A
For string duets with or without piano accompaniment not performing in classes 146, 216 and 217.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – .
Class 148 – Scots Fiddle Solos – Open
For solo performances without accompaniment.
Test Pieces: (a) Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of Slow Air.
(b) Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of March, Strathspey and Reel.
Class 149 – Scots Fiddle Solos A
For players not performing in classes 148 and 150. Performances must be unaccompanied.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of March, Strathspey and Reel.
Class 150 – Scots Fiddle Solos B
For players not performing in classes 148 and 149. Performances must be unaccompanied.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of Scottish music – .
Class 151 – Scots Fiddle Solos (non-competitive)
For players of any standard not performing in classes 148-150. Performances must be
unaccompanied. Performers will receive an adjudication but no comparison will be made between
performances.
Test Piece: Own choice of March, Strathspey and Reel.
Class 152 – Scots Music Ensemble
For two or more players, not performing in classes 213-219, using any combination of instruments.
Test Piece: Own choice of Scottish, Irish or Gaelic music (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed
8 minutes.
Class 153 – Guitar Solos – Open
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – .
Class 154 – Guitar Solos A
For players not performing in classes 153 and 155.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – .
Class 155 – Guitar Solos B
For players of primary school age not performing in classes 153 and 154.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – .
Class 156 – Fretted Instrument Solos
For players not performing in classes 153-155.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – .
Class 157 – Fretted Instrument Ensembles
For two to eight players not performing in classes 206, 208-211 and 216-218.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 8 minutes.
Class 158 – Clàrsach Solos – Open
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of a programme of traditional Scottish, Irish
and/or Gaelic music, of an advanced standard – .
Class 159 – Clàrsach Solos A
For players not performing in classes 158, 160 and 161.
Test Pieces: (a) A’ Chiad Mhadainn (Scottish Music Graded Exams Harp 4)
Ingrid Henderson (Taigh Na Teud)
(b) Own choice of Scottish, Irish or Gaelic music (see regulations 19-25).
Class 160 – Clàrsach Solos B
For players not performing in classes 158, 159 and 161.
Test Pieces: (a) T for P & P for T (Scottish Music Graded Exams Harp 2)
Elspeth Smellie (Taigh Na Teud)
(b) Own choice of Scottish, Irish or Gaelic music (see regulations 19-25).
Class 161 – Clàrsach Solos C
For players not performing in classes 158-160.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece of pre-Grade II standard.
Class 162 – Non-traditional Clàrsach/Pedal Harp Solos – Open
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated
Board Grade V or above – .
Class 163 – Non-traditional Clàrsach/Pedal Harp Solos A
For players not performing in classes 162 and 164.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated
Board Grades III and IV – .
Class 164 – Non-traditional Clàrsach/Pedal Harp Solos B
For players not performing in classes 162 and 163.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated
Board Grades I and II – .