Orchestras and Bands – Classes 238 to 257
Class 238 – Orchestras – Open
Open (see regulation 3) to orchestras (which must include strings) ineligible for classes 242-244. The Dorothy Gunnee Certificate may be awarded.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 15 minutes.
Entry fee: £50.00
Class 239 – Orchestras A
Open (see regulation 3) to orchestras (which must include strings) ineligible for classes 242-244 and not performing in classes 236, 238, 240 and 241.
Test Piece: As for class 238.
Entry fee: £50.00
Class 240 – Orchestras B
Open (see regulation 3) to orchestras (which must include strings) ineligible for classes 242-245 and not performing in classes 236, 238, 239 and 241.
Test Piece: As for class 238, but the total playing time must not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 241 – Orchestras (adult performers)
For amateur orchestras (which must include strings) in which the majority of members are aged 19 and over.
Test Piece: As for class 238.
Entry fee: £50.00
Class 242 – School Orchestras A
For orchestras (which must include strings with any combination of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments) from a school (see regulation 9) not performing in classes 233-235. Apart from the conductor, no other adult may participate. The A M Ross Memorial Trophy Certificate may be awarded.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 15 minutes.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 243 – School Orchestras B
For orchestras (which must include strings with any combination of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments) from a school (see regulation 9) not performing in classes 233-235, 242, 244 and 245. Secondary school orchestras may include pupils from associated primary schools who regularly participate in the ensemble. Apart from the conductor, no other adult may participate.
Test Piece: As for class 242, but the total playing time must not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 244 – Primary School Orchestras
For orchestras (which must include strings) from a primary school (see regulation 9) not performing in class 231, 233 and 235. Apart from the conductor, no other adult may participate.
Test Piece: As for class 242, but the total playing time must not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 245 – School String Orchestras
For string orchestras from a school (see regulation 9) not performing in classes 233-235, and 244. Apart from the conductor, no other adult may participate.
Test Piece: As for class 242.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 246 – Concert Bands – Open
Open (see regulation 3) to concert bands ineligible for classes 248 and 249.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £50.00
Class 247 – Concert Bands A
Open (see regulation 3) to concert bands ineligible for classes 248 and 249 and not performing in class 246.
Test Piece: As for class 246.
Entry fee: £50.00
Class 248 – School Concert Bands A
For concert bands from a school (see regulation 9) not performing in classes 233-235. The James L McAdam Memorial Trophy Certificate may be awarded. Apart from the conductor, no other adult may participate.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 249 – School Concert Bands B
For concert bands from a school (see regulation 9) not performing in classes 231-235, and 248. Secondary school bands may include pupils from associated primary schools who regularly participate in the ensemble. Apart from the conductor, no other adult may participate.
Test Piece: As for class 248 but the total playing time must not exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 250 – Primary School Wind Bands
For bands from a primary school (see regulation 9) comprising any combination of woodwind and/or brass instruments, with or without percussion not performing in classes 231-235, 238, 249 and 253. Apart from the conductor, no other adult may participate.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 251 – Brass Bands – Open
Open (see regulation 3) to brass bands ineligible for class 253.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £50.00
Class 252 – Brass Bands A
Open (see regulation 3) to brass bands ineligible for class 253 and not performing in class 251.
Test Piece: As for class 251.
Entry fee: £50.00
Class 253 – School Brass Bands
For brass bands from a school (see regulation 9) not performing in classes 233-235. The James L McAdam Memorial Trophy Certificate may be awarded. Apart from the conductor, no other adult may participate.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 254 – Jazz Bands – Open
Open (see regulation 3) to jazz bands ineligible for class 256.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which must include an element of improvisation and may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £50.00
Class 255 – Jazz Bands A
Open (see regulation 3) to jazz bands ineligible for class 256 and not performing in class 254.
Test Piece: As for class 254.
Entry fee: £50.00
Class 256 – School Jazz Bands
For jazz bands from a school (see regulation 9) not performing in classes 233-235. Apart from the conductor or leader, no other adult may participate. The James L McAdam Memorial Trophy Certificate may be awarded.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which must include an element of improvisation and may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £45.00
Class 257 – Wind Orchestras and Bands
Open (see regulation 3) to bands ineligible for classes 246-256, and not performing in any other class.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music which may be arranged to suit the performer’s resources. The piece(s) selected may be of any duration provided that the total playing time does not exceed 12 minutes.
Entry fee: £50.00