AFYM Festival 2022
WELCOME
Welcome to the syllabus for AFYM 2022. Since we all last met together for AFYM 2020 we have all been through dramatic, turbulent, and often painful times.
At AFYM we have had to face great challenges. Not only was the 2021 Festival cancelled but during the pandemic we have lost many of our committee members. Very sadly Lilian Morgan, who had served as Festival Secretary for more than 20 years died in August 2021, she is missed by us all. In addition, Colin Fielder and Phyl Barclay have had to resign on health grounds and Diane Workman, David Workman, Carl Johnson have all resigned for a variety of reasons. Rhian Workman has handed over the running of the website. We thank them all for their hard work on behalf of AFYM. We are delighted to welcome Helen Turbervill, Mike Turbervill and Dave Xerri to the committee and Mike Johnson as Website Manager and Janet Clarke who will look after the Instrument Bank.
In planning for AFYM 2022 the Committee was mindful of the fact that the Festival takes place in winter, together with all the uncertainty this brings. It is for this reason that we have decided that in 2022 a large part of the Festival will take place online, together with a smaller Live Festival at the Guildhall. We think that this presents exciting opportunities and offers the chance for family and friends to take part as ‘audience’ even if they are resident far from Swansea. Do look out for the Own Composition Class and the classes with Pam Wedgwood. The Festival will be completely non competitive this year, but competitive classes will return once we are able to offer a completely live festival.
ADJUDICATORS
We are delighted to let you know that the 2022 Festival will be adjudicated by well-known favourites Gerard McChrystal (wind) and Gary Branch (piano) and we welcome for the first time Robin Ashwell (strings) from the Sacconi Quartet. You can reference their full details and biographies on the AFYM website HERE.
We hope you will enjoy AFYM 2022 and look forward to seeing you all on video or in person.
Penny Davies, October 2021
⇓ Full Syllabus is available below ⇓
Live Festival Syllabus
Saturday 12 February and Sunday 13 February 2022
Lord Mayor’s Reception Room
Swansea Guildhall
Adjudicator music copies must be provided for each performance
CLASS P10: AGE 7 AND UNDER
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one or two pieces, solo or duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS P11: AGE 8 AND 9
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one piece, solo or duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS P12: AGE 10 AND 11
FEE £6.00
Own choice of one solo piece
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS P13: AGE 12 TO 14
FEE £6.50
Own choice of one solo piece
Time limit 3 minutes
CLASS P14: AGE 15 TO 18
FEE £7.00
Own choice of one solo piece
Time limit 4 minutes
Adjudicator music copies must be provided for each performance
Open to players of all bowed strings, harp and guitar
Pieces that are meant to be played with accompaniment should include that accompaniment in the performance, using an accompanist and not using a pre-recorded track
CLASS S10: AGE 7 AND UNDER
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one or two pieces, solo or duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS S11: AGE 8 AND 9
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one piece, solo or duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS S12: AGE 10 AND 11
FEE £6.00
Own choice of one solo piece
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS S13: AGE 12 TO 14
FEE £6.50
Own choice of one solo piece
Time limit 3 minutes
CLASS S14: AGE 15 TO 18
FEE £7.00
Own choice of one solo piece
Time limit 4 minutes
Adjudicator music copies must be provided for each performance
Pieces that are meant to be played with accompaniment should include that accompaniment in the performance, using an accompanist and not using a pre-recorded track
CLASS W10: AGE 9 AND UNDER
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one piece, solo or duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS W11: AGE 10 AND 11
FEE £6.00
Own choice of one piece
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS W12: AGE 12 TO 14
FEE £6.50
Own choice of one piece
Time limit 3 minutes
CLASS W13: AGE 15 TO 18
FEE £7.00
Own choice of one piece
Time limit 4 minutes
Acceptance of the rules is a condition of entry
Adjudicator music copies must be provided for each performance
CLASS C01: OWN COMPOSITION CLASS
FEE £8.00
Any one piece composed for solo instrument, duet or soloist with accompaniment, performed by the composer (and accompanist/duet partner) and with a paper copy of the music provided for the adjudicator
An opportunity to compose and perform your music to an audience. Some of you will be experienced composers, but even if you have not composed a piece before – why not have a go? This should be an exciting, enjoyable and creative session
Time limit 3 minutes
Online Festival Syllabus
Friday 25 March to Sunday 24 April 2022
Hosted here on the AFYM website
Check our News for further announcements
Acceptance of the rules is a condition of entry
Adjudicator music copies must be provided together with your submission
CLASS P: BEGINNERS
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of pre-grade 1 standard; solo or duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS P01: GRADE 1
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 1 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS P02: GRADE 2
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 2 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS P03: GRADE 3
FEE £6.00
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 3 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS P04: GRADE 4
FEE £6.00
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 4 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend.
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS P05: GRADE 5
FEE £6.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 5 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend.
Time limit 3 minutes
CLASS P06: GRADE 6-8 BAROQUE OR CLASSICAL
FEE £7.00
Own choice of any one piece of grade 6,7,8 standard from the baroque or classical periods.
Time limit 4 minutes
CLASS P07: GRADE 6-8 ROMANTIC OR MODERN
FEE £7.00
Own choice of any one piece of grade 6,7,8 standard from the romantic or modern period.
Time limit 4 minutes
Acceptance of the rules is a condition of entry
Adjudicator copies must be provided together with your submission
Pieces that are meant to be played with an accompaniment should include that accompaniment in the performance, this can be a pre-recorded track
If we have a significant number of harp entries, we will engage a specialist harp adjudicator
CLASS S: BEGINNERS
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of pre-grade 1 standard, solo or duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS S01: GRADE 1
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 1 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS S02: GRADE 2
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 2 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS S03: GRADE 3
FEE £6.00
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 3 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS S04: GRADE 4
FEE £6.00
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 4 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS S05: GRADE 5
FEE £6.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of grade 5 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 3 minutes
CLASS S06: GRADE 6-8 BAROQUE OR CLASSICAL
FEE £7.00
Own choice of any one piece of grade 6,7,8 standard from the baroque or classical period
Time limit 4 minutes
CLASS S07: GRADE 6-8 ROMANTIC OR MODERN
FEE £7.00
Own choice of any one piece of grade 6,7,8 standard from the romantic or modern period
Time limit 4 minutes
Adjudicator music copies must be provided together with your submission
Open to players of all wind and brass instruments, including recorder
Pieces that are meant to be played with an accompaniment should include that accompaniment in the performance, this can be a pre-recorded track
CLASS W01: BEGINNERS TO GRADE 1
FEE £5.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of up to Grade 1 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS W02: GRADE 2 AND GRADE 3
FEE £6.00
Own choice of one or two pieces of Grade 2 to Grade 3 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 2 minutes
CLASS W03: GRADE 4 AND GRADE 5
FEE £6.50
Own choice of one or two pieces of Grade 4 or Grade 5 standard. One of the pieces may be a duet, the duet partner can be a teacher, family member or friend
Time limit 3 minutes
CLASS W04: GRADE 6-8 BAROQUE OR CLASSICAL
FEE £7.00
Own choice of any one piece of Grade 6,7,8 standard from the Baroque or Classical Periods, or an unaccompanied study
Time limit 4 minutes
CLASS W05: GRADE 6-8 ROMANTIC OR MODERN
FEE £7.00
Own choice of any one piece of Grade 6,7,8 standard from the Romantic or Modern Period
Time limit 4 minutes
These classes will be adjudicated by Pam Wedgwood
CLASS PW1: 11 YEARS AND UNDER
FEE £6.00
Open to any performer up to and including age 11 years. Any one piece, solo, duet or ensemble, on any instrument, written by Pam Wedgwood.
CLASS PW2: 12 TO 18 YEARS
FEE £7.00
Open to any performer up to age 12 to 18 years. Any one piece, solo, duet or ensemble, on any instrument, written by Pam Wedgwood.
CLASS PW3: PIANO INTERPRETATION
FEE £7.00
This is an exciting new class for this year only. The AFYM is commissioning Pam Wedgwood to compose a new piano piece especially for AFYM 2022. The piece will be of about Grade 3/4 standard, it will have no title, no indication of tempo, dynamics, phrasing, expression. Performers will have to decide these things for themselves and work out their own ideas of the character and interpretation of the piece. The piece will be available on the AFYM website before Registration opens.
In their video recording performers are asked to name the title of the piece and say what inspired them to select this title and interpretation. Pam will choose the title and interpretation that she feels most suits the piece. This is an opportunity to be really musical and creative and to take on an exciting challenge.
Acceptance of the rules is a condition of entry
Adjudicator music copies must be provided together with your submission
Pieces that are meant to be played with an accompaniment should include that accompaniment in the performance, this can be a pre-recorded track
CLASS M01: UNACCOMPANIED BACH
FEE £6.50
Open to any performer of age 20 years and under. Minimum standard Grade 5. One piece of unaccompanied Bach played on any instrument
Time limit 4 minutes
CLASS M02: CONCERTO
FEE £9.50
Open to any performer of age 20 years and under. Minimum standard Grade 5. One movement of a concerto played on any instrument. The orchestral accompaniment must be included, either on piano or as a pre-recorded track
Time limit 8 minutes
CLASS M03: JAZZ
FEE £6.50
Open to any performer of age 18 years and under. Minimum standard Grade 3. One piece of Jazz played on any instrument
Time limit 4 minutes
CLASS M04: ADULT PERFORMANCE
FEE £10.00
Open to any performer aged 19 or over, one piece or two piece, solo, duet or ensemble played on any instrument
Time limit 4 minutes
Acceptance of the rules is a condition of entry
Adjudicator music copies must be provided together with your submission
CLASS E01: DUET
FEE £6.00
Age 18 years and under, one duet performance
Time limit; 3 minutes
CLASS E02: ENSEMBLE
FEE £10.00
Age 18 years or under, one ensemble performance by 3 to 6 players
Time limit 3 minutes
CLASS E03: FAMILY MUSIC
FEE £10.00
Open to a group of performers who are related to one another. The ensemble may be 2 – 6 players. At least one member of the ensemble should be under 19 years and one member should be 19 years or over
Time limit 3 minutes
- Position the camera so that we can see you and your instrument clearly
- Do a test recording, so that you can check volume, lighting, camera position and make sure you are happy with the general appearance of your video
- Dress for a performance
- Begin your video by announcing your name, the title and composer of your piece, and your AFYM class number
- Bow at the end of your performance, you will have an audience!
- Nearer the submission date and before making your video, check the AFYM website for a technical guide and examples to help you perfect your performance
To Register for the 2022 AFYM Festival:
For all the details relating to the 2022 AFYM Festival:
Download a Full Digital Syllabus HERE
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