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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 JazzPiano
To be held at Durlston School, Becton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton BH25 7AQ on Saturday 14th March.
| Online Entry | Class | Description | Time Limit | Class Fee | Accomp. Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply | P91 | Performance Platform. Junior Piano Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choice. | 5 mins | £4.00 | N/A |
| Apply | P92 | Performance Platform. Adult Piano Solo or Duet. No adjudication. Own choice. | 8 mins | £4.00 | N/A |
| Apply | 180A | Beginner Solo, Pre Initial Grade. Own choice(s). | 3 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 180B | Beginner Solo, Initial Grade. Own choice(s). | 3 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 181 | Grade 1. Own choice(s). | 3 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 182 | Grade 2. Own choice(s). | 3 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 183 | Grade 3. Own choice(s). | 3 mins | £4.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 184 | Grade 4. Own choice(s). | 5 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| Apply | 185 | Grade 5. Own choice(s). | 6 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| Apply | 186 | Grade 6. Own choice(s). | 7 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| Apply | 187 | Grade 7. Own choice(s). | 8 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| Apply | 188 | Grade 8. Own choice(s). | 8 mins | £6.00 | N/A |
| Apply | 189 | Adult up to two years playing. Own choice(s). | 4 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 190 | Adult over two years playing. Own choice(s). | 6 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 191 | Duet, any age Elementary. Own choice(s). | 5 mins | £6.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 192 | Duet, any age Intermediate. Own choice(s). | 6 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 193 | Duet, any age Advanced. Own choice(s). | 8 mins | £8.50 | N/A |
| Apply | 194 | Recital. | 15 mins | £13.00 | N/A |
Adjudicator - Simon Gilliver
Simon read music at the University of Birmingham, followed by postgraduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he received a Masters Degree and the Guildhall Artist award, both with distinction. He enjoys a varied career as both a flautist and pianist.
He won the Albert Cooper International Flute Competition in 2006. Following a year as co-principal flute with Southbank Sinfonia in 2008, he mixes freelance orchestral, chamber music and solo recital work. He is Principal Flute with Covent Garden Sinfonia, and a regular tutor for the popular Flute School London courses and contributor to the international online E-flute festival.
Simon is very actively involved in working with young musicians locally, as Assistant Director of Poole Society of Young Musicians, which involves organising and directing many ensembles and concerts. He is also a Live Music Now Artist together with his Bournemouth based trio, Winds of Change.
