Strings – Classes 113 to 169
(see also classes 208-217 and 222-224)
Class 113 – 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 – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 114 – 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.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 115 – 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 – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 116 – 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.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 117 – String Solos – Premier
For the winners of classes 113-116, 119, 127, 135 and 143 (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 118 – String Solos (non-competitive)
For players of any standard not performing in classes 113-116, 119-148, 151-158 and 160-166. Performers will receive an adjudication but no comparison will be made between performances.
Test Piece: Own choice – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 119 – 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 – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 120 – Violin Solos A
For players not performing in classes 119 and 121-126.
Test Piece: Any one piece from a Grade 7 exam pieces book published by ABRSM or Trinity which comprises pieces that may be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of the selected piece to be stated on the Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 121 – Violin Solos B
For players not performing in classes 119, 120 and 122-126.
Test Piece: Any one piece from a Grade 6 exam pieces book published by ABRSM or Trinity which comprises pieces that may be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of the selected piece to be stated on the Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 122 – Violin Solos C
For players not performing in classes 119-121 and 123-126.
Test Piece: Any one piece from a Grade 5 exam pieces book published by ABRSM or Trinity which comprises pieces that may be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of the selected piece to be stated on the Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 123 – Violin Solos D
For players not performing in classes 119-122, and 124-126.
Test Piece: Any one piece from a Grade 4 exam pieces book published by ABRSM or Trinity which comprises pieces that may be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of the selected piece to be stated on the Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 124 – Violin Solos E
For players not performing in classes 119-123, 125 and 126.
Test Piece: Any one piece from a Grade 3 exam pieces book published by ABRSM or Trinity which comprises pieces that may be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of the selected piece to be stated on the Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 125 – Violin Solos F
For players not performing in classes 119-124 and 126.
Test Piece: Any one piece from a Grade 2 exam pieces book published by ABRSM or Trinity which comprises pieces that may be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of the selected piece to be stated on the Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 126 – Violin Solos G
For players not performing in classes 119-125.
Test Piece: Any one piece from a Grade 1 exam pieces book published by ABRSM or Trinity which comprises pieces that may be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of the selected piece to be stated on the Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 127 – 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.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 128 – Viola Solos A
For players not performing in classes 127 and 129-134.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 7 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 129 – Viola Solos B
For players not performing in classes 127, 128, 130-134.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 6 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 130 – Viola Solos C
For players not performing in classes 127-129 and 131-134.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 5 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 131 – Viola Solos D
For players not performing in classes 127-130, and 132-134.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 4 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 132 – Viola Solos E
For players not performing in classes 127-131, 133 and 134.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 3 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 133 – Viola Solos F
For players not performing in classes 127-132 and 134.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 2 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 134 – Viola Solos G
For players not performing in classes 127-133.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 1 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 135 – 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 – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 136 – Cello Solos A
For players not performing in classes 135, and 137-142.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 7 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 137 – Cello Solos B
For players not performing in classes 135, 136, and 138-142.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 6 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 138 – Cello Solos C
For players not performing in classes 135-137 and 139-142.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 5 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 139 – Cello Solos D
For players not performing in classes 135-138, and 140-142.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 4 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 140 – Cello Solos E
For players not performing in classes 135-139, 141 and 142.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 3 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 141 – Cello Solos F
For players not performing in classes 135-140 and 142.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 2 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 142 – Cello Solos G
For players not performing in classes 135-141.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece from the Grade 1 exam syllabus of ABRSM or Trinity which could be presented at an exam of either board in March 2024. Details of selected piece to be stated on Entry Form, see regulation 22.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 143 – 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.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 144 – Double Bass Solos A
For players not performing in classes 143, and 145-147.
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: £12.00
Class 145 – Double Bass Solos B
For players not performing in classes 143, 144, 146 and 147.
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: £12.00
Class 146 – Double Bass Solos C
For players not performing in classes 143-145 and 147.
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 1-2 – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 147 – Mini Bass Solos
For players attending primary school and not performing in classes 143-146.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 148 – String Solos (adult performers)
For players aged 19 and over and not performing in classes 113-147, 149-157 and 159-169. Performers will receive an adjudication but no comparison will be made between performances.
Test Piece: Own choice – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 149 – 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.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 150 – Scots Fiddle Solos A
For players not performing in classes 149 and 151. Performances must be unaccompanied.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of March, Strathspey and Reel.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 151 – Scots Fiddle Solos B
For players not performing in classes 151 and 152. Performances must be unaccompanied.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of Scottish music – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 152 – Scots Fiddle Solos (non-competitive)
For players of any standard not performing in classes 149-151. 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.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 153 – Guitar Solos – Open
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: £20.00
Class 154 – Guitar Solos A
For players not performing in classes 153 and 155-157.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grades 5-6 – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 155 – Guitar Solos B
For players not performing in classes 153, 154, 157 and 157.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grades 3-4 – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 156 – Guitar Solos C
For players not performing in classes 153-155 and 157.
Test Piece Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grades 1-2 – not to exceed 3 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 157 – Fretted Instrument Solos
For performances ineligible for classes 153-156 and 159-162.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 158 – Fretted Instrument Ensembles
For three to eight players not performing in classes 209, 214-217 and 222-224.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) – not to exceed 8 minutes.
Entry fee: £30.00
Class 159 – Rock & Pop Guitar Solos – Open
Where required, performers must provide an amplifier and device for playing backing tracks.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Trinity College Grade 7 or above – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 160 – Rock & Pop Guitar Solos A
For players not performing in classes 159, 161 and 162. Where required, performers must provide an amplifier and device for playing backing tracks.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Trinity College Grades 5-6 – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 161 – Rock & Pop Guitar Solos B
For players not performing in classes 159, 160 and 162. Where required, performers must provide an amplifier and device for playing backing tracks.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Trinity College Grades 3-4 – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 162 – Rock & Pop Guitar Solos C
For players not performing in classes 159-161. If required, performers must provide an amplifier and device for playing backing tracks.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Trinity College Grades 1-2 – not to exceed 3 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 163 – Clàrsach Solos – Open
Test Pieces: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of a programme of traditional Scottish, Irish and/or Gaelic music, of an advanced standard – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 164 – Clàrsach Solos A
For players not performing in classes 163, 165 and 166.
Test Pieces:
- (a) Transition (ignore instruction in bars 5 & 6) (The 40th EIHF and The Clarsach Society 90th Anniversary Folio) Jennifer Port (The Clarsach Society)
- (b) Own choice of Scottish, Irish or Gaelic music (see regulations 19-25).
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 165 – Clàrsach Solos B
For players not performing in classes 163, 164 and 166.
Test Pieces:
- (a) Farewell to Nigg (play four parts, once each) (The 40th EIHF and The Clarsach Society 90th Anniversary Folio) Duncan Johnstone arr Cheyenne Brown (The Clarsach Society)
- (b) Own choice of Scottish, Irish or Gaelic music (see regulations 19-25).
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 166 – Clàrsach Solos C
For players not performing in classes 163-165.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of any one piece of pre-Grade 2 standard.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 167 – Non-traditional Clàrsach/Pedal Harp Solos – Open
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grade 5 or above – not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entry fee: £20.00
Class 168 – Non-traditional Clàrsach/Pedal Harp Solos A
For players not performing in classes 167 and 169.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grades 3 and 4 – not to exceed 6 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00
Class 169 – Non-traditional Clàrsach/Pedal Harp Solos B
For players not performing in classes 167 and 168.
Test Piece: Own choice (see regulations 19-25) of music of comparable standard to Associated Board and Trinity College Grades 1 and 2 – not to exceed 4 minutes.
Entry fee: £12.00