The Lennox Berkeley Society
Award for Guitar

The society has introduced an award for classical guitar which is given on an annual basis. Oxford Music Festival will be holding a class for this award in January 2012. The prize is an engraved trophy and £150 cash.

The syllabus and rules for the award are detailed below. You can also view the syllabus in PDF format for saving or printing.

How to enter

Please complete and return the Oxford Music Festival entry form below. The return address is given on the form. When completing the form, you'll need a class number and entry fee — these can be found in the Guitar Classes information sheet. The sample entry form may be used for reference. The deadline for entries is October 2011.

You'll also find the Festival Secretary's contact details in the Guitar classes document should you have any questions relating to entry.

 

Syllabus

Music List A

Works by Sir Lennox Berkeley

Title Publisher Minimum to be played
Sonatina (op. 52/1) Chester One movement
Quatre Pieces Berben One piece
Theme and Variations (op. 77) Berben/Chester Theme & one variation

 

Music List B

Works by associated composers

  Title Publisher Minimum to be played
Bennett, R. R. Five Impromptus Kalmus Two
Berkeley, M. Worry Beads
Lament
Impromptu		 OUP
OUP
OUP		  
Dickinson, P. Five Explorations Novello Two
Pounds, A. Introduction and Allegro Adam Pounds  
Stoker, R. Pastorale
'Scherzo I' and 'Melody' from 'Pieces for Polita'		 OUP
Ricordi
Two
Teed, R. Six Easy Solos Ricordi

One
Poulenc, F. Sarabande Ricordi  

 

Not all music listed may be currently available. Please contact Christopher Daly by clicking here for help.

Rules

 

  1. The candidate should present a short recital of 10-15 minutes duration
  2. The performance must be judged to be one of distiction as defined by the British and International Federation of Festivals, i.e. 'an excellent performance technically and artistically'
  3. In the case of more than one candidate achieving distinction, the prize goes to the highest mark
  4. The recital may be made up of part works and shorter pieces from Lists A and B with the proviso that List A must be represented. Minimum requirements are shown in brackets. It is important, however, to present a varied and balanced programme
  5. A General Adjudicator may be employed to judge the recital. A guitar specialist is not a requirement

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the Award for Guitar at the Oxford Music Festival, please contact Christopher Daly by clicking here.

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