Woodwind, Brass and Percussion  –  Classes 193 to 212

(see also classes 221-224, 229 and 231-235)

Class 193 – Woodwind and Brass Concerto

For players of woodwind (including recorder) and brass instruments. The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the Woodwind and Brass Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one concerto movement – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £25.00

Class 194 – Modern Woodwind and Brass Solos

For players of woodwind (including recorder) and brass instruments. The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the Woodwind and Brass 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 – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £25.00

Class 195 – Woodwind and Brass Sonata

For players of woodwind (including recorder) and brass instruments. The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the Woodwind and Brass 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.
Entry fee: £25.00

Class 196 – Woodwind and Brass Solos – Premier

For the winners of classes 193-195, 199 and 203 (see regulation 28). A Glasgow Music Festival Association Award will be made.
Test Piece(s): Performers will play the Test Piece(s) already played.

Class 197 – Woodwind and Brass Solos (non-competitive)

For players of any standard not performing in classes 193-195 and 198-206. Performers will receive an adjudication, but no comparison will be made between performances.
Test Piece: Own choice – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £15.00

Class 198 – Woodwind and Brass Solos (adult performers)

For players aged 19 and over and not performing in classes 193-195, 197 and 199-205. Performers will receive an adjudication, but no comparison will be made between performances.
Test Piece: Own choice – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £25.00

Class 199 – Woodwind Solos – Open

For players of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone; with or without piano accompaniment. The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the Woodwind and Brass Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grade 7 or above – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £25.00

Class 200 – Woodwind Solos A

As for class 199, but for players not performing in classes 199, 201 and 202.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of one work or movement(s) from one work of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grades 5-6 – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £15.00

Class 201 – Woodwind Solos B

As for class 199, but for players not performing in classes 199, 200 and 202.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of one work or movement(s) from one work of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grades 3-4 – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £15.00

Class 202 – Woodwind Solos C

As for class 199, but for players not performing in classes 199-201.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £15.00

Class 203 – Brass Solos – Open

The winner of this class may be invited to perform in the Woodwind and Brass Solos Premier Class (see regulation 28).
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grade 7 or above – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £25.00

Class 204 – Brass Solos A

For players not performing in classes 203, 205 and 206.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of one work or movement(s) from one work of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grades 5-6 – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £15.00

Class 205 – Brass Solos B

For players not performing in classes 203, 204 and 206.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £15.00

Class 206 – Brass Solos C

For players attending primary school and not performing in classes 203-205.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £15.00

Class 207 – Woodwind Ensembles A

For unconducted ensembles (which may include horns) of three to eight players, one player per part, and not performing in classes 208-211 and 233-235.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 8 minutes.
Entry fee: £35.00

Class 208 – Woodwind Ensembles B

As for class 204 but for players not performing in classes 207, 209-211 and 233-235.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 6 minutes. Performers may arrange the piece to suit their resources.
Entry fee: £35.00

Class 209 – Brass Ensembles A

For unconducted ensembles of three to eight players, one player per part, and not performing in classes 207, 208, 210, 211 and 233-235.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 8 minutes.
Entry fee: £35.00

Class 210 – Brass Ensembles B

As for class 206 but for players not performing in classes 207-209, 211 and 233-235.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 6 minutes. Performers may arrange the piece to suit their resources.
Entry fee: £35.00

Class 211 – Wind Ensembles

For unconducted ensembles of three to eight players of primary school age, one player per part, in any combination of woodwind and/or brass instruments. Players must not be performing in classes 207-210 and 233-235.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 8 minutes. Performers may arrange the piece to suit their resources.
Entry fee: £35.00

Class 212 – Orchestral Percussion Ensembles

For unconducted ensembles of three to eight players, one player per part, and not performing in classes 233-235.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 8 minutes.
Entry fee: £35.00