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Class Groups for 2026
Junior Vocal Adult Vocal ( Solos and Duets) Junior Choral Adult Choral Woodwind Composition Brass Strings Acoustic and Electric Guitar Classical Guitar and Plucked Strings Percussion Piano Mixed Ensembles JazzJazz
Please add a note on your application to state which instrument you will be playing and whether you will be using a backing track. Jazz entries to be timetabled with appropriate Instrument or Mixed Ensembles classes. Note: Piano and Guitar entries are on 14th March, all other instruments and ensembles on 21st March.
Any material from Trinity or ABRSM Jazz syllabuses may be performed. Pieces of own choosing may be played as long as they are of a similar standard to the grade stated for that class. Please provide & perform with a backing track where the grade piece requires it (CD player with auxilliary 3.5mm jack input will be provided).
Also, if you are performing on any instrument powered from mains or amplified, our insurance insists that "Each piece of equipment and associated cable" must be PAT tested.
| Class | Description | Time Limit | Class Fee | Accomp. Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P101 | Performance Platform. Junior Jazz Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choice performance. | 5 mins | £4.00 | N/A |
| P102 | Performance Platform. Adult Jazz Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choice performance. | 8 mins | £4.00 | N/A |
| P105 | Performance Platform. Jazz Ensemble any age. No adjudication. Own choice performance. | 8 mins | £16.00 | N/A |
| 251 | Solo, Grade 1, any instrument. Own choice. | 3 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| 252 | Solo, Grade 2, any instrument. Own choice. | 3 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| 253 | Solo, Grade 3, any instrument. Own choice. | 3 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| 254 | Solo, Grade 4, any instrument. Own choice. | 5 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| 255 | Solo, Grade 5, any instrument. Own choice. | 6 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| 256 | Solo, Grade 6, any instrument. Own choice. | 7 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| 257 | Solo, Grade 7, any instrument. Own choice. | 8 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| 258 | Solo, Grade 8, any instrument. Own choice. | 8 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| 259 | Recital. Any instrument. Own choice(s). | 15 mins | £9.00 | N/A |
| 261 | Duet or Trio, Elementary. Any instruments. Own choice. | 5 mins | £6.50 | N/A |
| 262 | Duet or Trio, Intermediate. Any instruments. Own choice. | 6 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
| 263 | Duet or Trio, Advanced. Any instruments. Own choice. | 8 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
| 271 | Ensemble, 4 or more players of school age. Elementary. Own choice. | 6 mins | £18.00 | N/A |
| 272 | Ensemble, 4 or more players of school age. Intermediate. Own choice. | 8 mins | £18.00 | N/A |
| 273 | Ensemble, 4 or more players of school age. Advanced. Own choice. | 8 mins | £18.00 | N/A |
| 275 | Ensemble, 4 or more adult players, including mixed age groups. Elementary. Own choice. | 6 mins | £18.00 | N/A |
| 276 | Ensemble, 4 or more adult players, including mixed age groups. Intermediate. Own choice. | 8 mins | £18.00 | N/A |
| 277 | Ensemble, 4 or more adult players, including mixed age groups. Advanced. Own choice. | 8 mins | £18.00 | N/A |
| 281 | Adult Solo, any instrument, up to two years playing. Own choice. | 4 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
| 282 | Adult Solo, any instrument, over two years playing. Own choice. | 6 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
Adjudicator - Instrument Section Adjudicator
All Jazz entries will be timetabled with the appropriate Instrumental Section - so please do tell us which instrument you are playing, and note the date of that Section (Piano & Guitars are held at Durlston School on 14th March, other instruments at Arnewood on 21st March).
