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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 JazzComposition
Compositions to be submitted on CD or mp3 file, with or without a score, by the closing date 31st January. Send mp3 files to info@newmiltonmusicfestival.org.uk. Compositions will be judged before the festival and an adjudication given on the day following performance, so please do attend the festival!
Where a computer or Digital Audio Workstation is used for all or part of a composition, please enter the classes 130A, 131A or 132A. No use of AI can be made. In all cases the composition must be wholly the entrant’s work.
| Online Entry | Class | Description | Time Limit | Class Fee | Accomp. Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply | 130 | 12 years and under. One composition. | 5 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 130A | 12 years and under. One composition using Digital Audio Workstation (or equivalent). | 5 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 131 | 13-18 years. One composition. | 6 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| Apply | 131A | 13-18 years. One composition using Digital Audio Workstation (or equivalent). | 6 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| Apply | 132 | 19 years and over. One composition. | 8 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 132A | 19 years and over. One composition using Digital Audio Workstation (or equivalent). | 8 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
Adjudicator - Christopher Edwards
Christopher grew up in Dorset and took a keen interest in music at an early age. Having tried several instruments as a child, he chose to focus primarily on oboe and piano, but also took singing and orchestral percussion to a high level. He won a full scholarship to study at Trinity College of Music, then went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma at the Royal Northern College of Music. Other notable experiences at this time included performing with the London Sinfonietta Academy and the Bayreuth International Young Artists’ Programme.
Following his studies, Christopher performed regularly for a few years as a freelance oboist with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in concerts, recordings, BBC R3 live broadcasts and education projects. Throughout this time, he built a successful teaching practice.
He now splits his time between instrumental teaching, examining for ABRSM, both in the UK and overseas, and playing tennis or padel whenever there is an opportunity.
