Taunton Young Musician Competition 2024
Sunday, 17th March 2024,
Start Time: 10.30
Kings College Taunton, TA1 3LA.
Adjudicator: John Humphries
Competition Rules
Entrants to be aged between 14 and 18 on 1 September 2023
To be a resident or attend school within a 50-mile radius of Taunton and not be related to or have a professional relationship with the adjudicator.
To have attained grade 7 standard or above. (If no grades have been taken, a recommendation from their instrumental teacher will be required).
To offer up to 3 contrasting piece(s) of between 10 & 12 minutes total duration, including time for a short verbal introduction.
To supply copies of music being performed for the adjudicator. Photocopies will be retained and destroyed immediately after the event.
To provide their own accompanists (although an official accompanist is available by arrangement with the organisers.)
To confirm at checkout that you have read the competition’s safeguarding policy, as detailed on the Application Form.
Entry
The first 20 entries received will be guaranteed a place.
Non-returnable entry fee is £35
After submitting your entry you will be contacted by the competition secretary asking you to provide a programme of performance, short biographical details and a photograph.
Closing Date
The Closing Date for entries is Monday 19th February 2024
THE COMPETITION is open to any instrumentalist. Singers have their own competition, Taunton Young Singer of the Year (TYS).
Awards
1st Prize £300
2nd Prize £150
3rd Prize £75
A highly commended prize may also be awarded.
The winner will be invited to perform as a guest soloist with the Taunton Sinfonietta at a concert and take part in the Rotary District 1200 Young Musician Competition if eligible.
On the Day
All audience members will be admitted at a cost of £10. Young people under the age of 18, teachers, performers and accompanist are admitted free of charge.
The admittance charge includes refreshments during the adjudicator deliberation period.
Photography/recording of events will not be allowed in the competition room.
The adjudicator’s decision may not be challenged or queried. Instead, any complaints should be directed to the organisers.
THE ORGANISERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ADJUST THE RULES, SHOULD THIS BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPETITION