Sutton Music Festival
Dates can be found here
Syllabus can be found here
Usual entry options:
Pianoforte Section
Recital Classes
300 Open Recital – Any age (Gr.7+), 2+ contrasting pieces (≤15 mins).
301 Recital 15 & Under – 2 contrasting pieces (≤10 mins).
302 Recital 12 & Under – 2 contrasting pieces (≤7 mins).
Baroque Classes
310 Baroque 16+ – One Baroque work (≤8 mins).
311 Baroque 15 & Under – One Baroque work (≤5 mins).
312 Baroque 12 & Under – One Baroque work (≤4 mins).
313 Baroque 10 & Under – One Baroque work (≤3 mins).
Classical Period
320 Classical 16+ – One Classical work (≤10 mins).
321 Classical 15 & Under – One Classical work (≤6 mins).
322 Classical 12 & Under – One Classical work (≤4 mins).
323 Classical 10 & Under – One Classical work (≤3 mins).
Own Choice (1800 onwards)
330 Open (Any Age) – One composer born ≥1800 (≤8 mins).
331 16–18 Years – One composer ≥1800 (≤6 mins).
332 15 & Under – One composer ≥1800 (≤5 mins).
333 12 & Under – One composer ≥1800 (≤4 mins).
334 10 & Under – One composer ≥1800 (≤3 mins).
335 8 & Under – One composer ≥1800 (≤2 mins).
Romantic Composer
340 Romantic 16+ – One Romantic work (1820–1920, ≤8 mins).
341 Romantic 15 & Under – One Romantic work (≤5 mins).
French Composer
343 French 16+ – One French work (≤8 mins).
344 French 15 & Under – One French work (≤5 mins).
Twentieth Century
346 20th C. 16+ – One work post-1900 (≤8 mins).
347 20th C. 15 & Under – One work post-1900 (≤5 mins).
348 20th C. 12 & Under – One work post-1900 (≤4 mins).
Contemporary / Composition
350 Contemporary 16+ – Work since 1990 or own composition (≤8 mins).
351 Contemporary 15 & Under – Same (≤5 mins).
Jazz / Improvisation
353 Jazz 16+ – Jazz/pop/blues piece (≤5 mins).
354 Jazz 15 & Under – Same (≤4 mins).
355 Jazz 12 & Under – Same (≤3 mins).
Study Classes
357 Study 15 & Under – One study piece (≤4 mins).
358 Study 12 & Under – One study piece (≤3 mins).
Closed Classes (non-winners)
360 Closed 15 & Under – Own choice (≤4 mins).
361 Closed 12 & Under – Own choice (≤3 mins).
362 Closed 10 & Under – Own choice (≤2 mins).
363 Closed 8 & Under – Own choice (≤2 mins).
Novice Classes (≤16 months tuition)
365 Novice 7–8 Yrs – 2 contrasting beginner pieces (≤2 mins).
366 Novice 6 & Under – 2 contrasting beginner pieces (≤1.5 mins).
Grade Classes
370 Grade 8 – One piece (≤7 mins).
371 Grade 7 – One piece (≤6 mins).
372 Grade 6 – One piece (≤5 mins).
373 Grade 5 – One/two pieces (≤4 mins).
374 Grade 4 – One/two pieces (≤4 mins).
375 Grade 3 – One/two pieces (≤3 mins).
376 Grade 2 – One/two pieces (≤3 mins).
377 Grade 1 – One/two pieces (≤2 mins).
378 Initial/Preparatory – Mini beginner pieces (≤1.5 mins).
Duets & Trios
380 Duet Any Age – One/two pieces (≤7 mins).
381 Duet 15 & Under – One/two pieces (≤5 mins).
382 Duet 12 & Under – One/two pieces (≤4 mins).
383 Duet 9 & Under – One/two pieces (≤3 mins).
384 Adult & Child Duet – Child ≤15 yrs with adult (≤4 mins).
385 Teacher & Pupil Duet – Teacher + pupil (≤5 mins).
386 Trio Mixed Ages – One/two pieces (≤6 mins).
387 Trio 12 & Under – One/two pieces (≤4 mins).
Instrumental Section
Concerto & General Instruments
200 Concerto (Open, Gr.8+) – One/two concerto movements (≤15 mins).
201 Sonata 16+ – One movement with piano (≤10 mins).
202 Sonata 15 & Under – One movement with piano (≤8 mins).
203 Duo Sonata 16+ – One movement for two instruments (≤10 mins).
204 Duo Sonata 15 & Under – One movement for two instruments (≤8 mins).
205 Duet 16+ – Two orchestral instruments (≤7 mins).
206 Duet 15 & Under – Two orchestral instruments (≤5 mins).
207 Duet 12 & Under – Two orchestral instruments (≤4 mins).
208 Duet 9 & Under – Two orchestral instruments (≤3 mins).
209 Ensemble Any Age – 3+ instruments, classical/jazz (≤10 mins).
210 Ensemble 15 & Under – 3+ instruments (≤8 mins).
211 Percussion Ensemble – Group percussion (≤10 mins).
212 Family Group – Any related players (≤6 mins).
213 Jazz/Improv Any Age – Jazz/pop piece (≤4 mins).
214 Traditional Instrument – Non-orchestral, ≤18 yrs (≤5 mins).
Strings
Recitals
215 Open (Gr.6+) – 2+ contrasting pieces (≤15 mins).
216 Recital 15 & Under (Gr.5+) – 2 contrasting pieces (≤10 mins).
217 Recital 12 & Under (Gr.3+) – 2 contrasting pieces (≤6 mins).
Concertinos & Solos
218 Concertino 15 & Under – One movement (≤6 mins).
219 Concertino 11 & Under – One movement (≤4 mins).
220 Bach 16+ – Unaccompanied work (≤7 mins).
221 Bach 15 & Under – Unaccompanied work (≤5 mins).
222 Novice Strings – ≤16 months tuition, own choice (≤3 mins).
223 Non-Competitive Strings – Own choice, certificate only (≤4 mins).
Own Choice (Strings)
224 Open Any Age – One piece (≤8 mins).
225 16–18 Years – One piece (≤7 mins).
Violin / Viola Solos
226 15 & Under – One piece (≤5 mins).
227 13 & Under – One piece (≤4 mins).
228 11 & Under – One piece (≤4 mins).
229 9 & Under – One piece (≤3 mins).
230 7 & Under – One piece (≤2 mins).
Cello / Double Bass Solos
231 15 & Under – One piece (≤5 mins).
232 13 & Under – One piece (≤4 mins).
233 11 & Under – One piece (≤4 mins).
234 9 & Under – One piece (≤3 mins).
235 7 & Under – One piece (≤2 mins).
Grade Classes (Strings)
240–244 Violin/Viola – Gr.8 (7m), Gr.6–7 (5m), Gr.4–5 (4m), Gr.2–3 (3m), Gr.1 (2m).
245–249 Cello/Double Bass – Gr.8 (7m), Gr.6–7 (5m), Gr.4–5 (4m), Gr.2–3 (3m), Gr.1 (2m).
250–252 Harp – Gr.7–8 (7m), Gr.4–6 (5m), Gr.1–3 (4m).
253–255 Classical Guitar – Gr.7–8 (7m), Gr.4–6 (5m), Gr.1–3 (4m).
Winds (Woodwind & Brass)
Recitals
256 Open (Gr.6+) – 2+ contrasting pieces (≤15 mins).
257 Recital 15 & Under (Gr.5+) – 2 contrasting pieces (≤10 mins).
258 Recital 12 & Under (Gr.3+) – 2 contrasting pieces (≤6 mins).
Novice & Non-Competitive
259 Novice Wind – ≤16 months tuition, own choice (≤3 mins).
260 Non-Competitive Wind – Own choice, certificate only (≤4 mins).
Woodwind Own Choice
261 Open Any Age – One piece (≤8 mins).
262 16–18 Years – One piece (≤7 mins).
263 15 & Under – One piece (≤5 mins).
264 13 & Under – One piece (≤4 mins).
265 11 & Under – One piece (≤4 mins).
266 9 & Under – One piece (≤3 mins).
Woodwind Grades
267–270 – Gr.7–8 (7m), Gr.5–6 (5m), Gr.3–4 (4m), Gr.1–2 (3m).
Brass Grades
271–273 – Gr.7–8 (7m), Gr.4–6 (5m), Gr.1–3 (4m).
Brass Own Choice
274 Open Any Age – One piece (≤8 mins).
275 16–18 Years – One piece (≤7 mins).
276 15 & Under – One piece (≤5 mins).
277 13 & Under – One piece (≤4 mins).
278 11 & Under – One piece (≤4 mins).
279 9 & Under – One piece (≤3 mins).
Recorder Classes
286 Duet 16+ – One piece (≤7 mins).
287 Duet 15 & Under – One piece (≤5 mins).
288 Duet 12 & Under – One piece (≤4 mins).
289 Duet 9 & Under – One piece (≤3 mins).
290 Duet 7 & Under – One piece (≤2 mins).
291 Recorder Group Any Age – 3+ performers, own choice (≤6 mins)