banjo mandolin guitar festival`16
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banjo mandolin guitar festival`16
BANJO MANDOLIN GUITAR FESTIVAL’16 WEEKEND SYLLABUS BOOKLET Syllabus sponsored by Hobgoblin Music Friday 11th – Sunday 13th March 2016 Kelvinside Academy | 33 Kirklee Rd | Glasgow | G12 0SW Hosted by the Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association 1 British BMG Federation 5 Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association 6 Venue 7 Accommodation 8 Getting to the Venue 9 Friday Evening Concert 10 Saturday Workshops 20 Saturday Afternoon Concert 20 Saturday Evening Festival Dinner, Open Mic & Ceilidh 21 Sunday Contests 27 Conditions and Rules for Contests 30 Judging Criteria for Contests 32 Festival Market Place 32 Festival Contact Details CONTENTS 4 10- 3 THE BRITISH BMG FEDERATION The Federation currently has 280 members and produces quarterly newsletters, which include news, reviews, features, music, instrument technique and diary of events. For information on becoming a member contact membership secretary Sandra Woodruff via email sandra.woodruff@virgin.net or tel. 0117 9672286 or fill in the membership section on the booking form. As well as organising this biennial Festival, the Federation runs an annual residential weekend Summer School. The 2016 Summer School will take place 24th – 26th June at Halsway Manor Halsway Lane, Near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. There will be 3 courses: Classic finger-style 5-string Banjo with Chris Sands, Baroque Mandolin with Classical Guitar Accompaniment (Part 2) with Frances Taylor and Mixed Instrument Bluegrass with Mike Pryor & Richard Holland. Full details will be published in the BMG Federation winter newsletter and on www.banjomandolinguitar.org but in the meantime, for more information contact BMG Federation course co-ordinator Sandra Woodruff on 0117 9672286 or sandra. woodruff@virgin.net 4 The Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association was formed in 1999 to promote the music of mandolin and guitar and to provide a forum for those people with an interest in this type of music. The Association encourages interest in mandolin and guitar among young people and adults, and assists in their musical and instrumental development. The LGMA began with the formation of an adult guitar and mandolin orchestra, ‘Da Capo Alba’. Interest quickly developed and the Association identified that there was a demand for mandolin tuition. Considerable investment was made in providing training for mandolin players to become mandolin teachers, and over time this resulted in the start of weekly mandolin classes for young people and adults. In 2005 the Association formed ‘Mango’, Scotland’s first ever mandolin and guitar youth orchestra. Since its formation, members of the LGMA have provided mandolin and guitar workshops for over 8000 primary school children, and this in turn has generated considerable interest within the local community. Our tuition classes are a very important aspect of what we do and it is significant that our entire youth orchestra and 75% of our adult orchestra started as complete beginners being taught in our classes. Today the LGMA has over 250 people per week taking part in mandolin and guitar classes and performing with Mango and Da Capo Alba. Our orchestras have given many public performances both locally and in other towns and cities in the UK and in addition have performed in Germany, Denmark and Ireland. The Association’s strategy concerning young people is now beginning to pay dividends, with a steady flow of young musicians moving from the youth to the adult orchestra and some even becoming tutors and trainee tutors, thereby providing a solid base for the future sustainability and development of the LGMA. LANARKSHIRE GUITAR AND MANDOLIN ASSOCIATION The British BMG Federation is an organisation that promotes the performance and education of fretted instruments, in particular banjo, mandolin, guitar and other fretted instruments. It is committed to creating educational opportunities for players of all ages to learn and improve on their chosen instruments. There is more about the Federation and its work at www.banjomandolinguitar.org 5 FESTIVAL VENUE B&B per room per night is £85 single occupancy, £95 double or twin occupancy. To get these rates when booking, guests must state they are with the BMG Federation using code “LANA120316”. THISTLE HOTEL All events with the exception of the Festival Dinner and Ceilidh will take place at: Kelvinside Academy | 33 Kirklee Rd | Glasgow | G12 0SW Based in the West End of the City of Glasgow, Kelvinside Academy’s aim is to educate the individual as a whole – mind, body and spirit. Through Nursery, Junior School and Senior School, inspiring young people to be and do their best in every aspect of life. Address Cambridge Street, Glasgow, G2 3HN Phone 0871 376 9043 Price £85.00 BB single and £95.00 BB double Distance Festival Venue - 2 miles Dinner Venue - On-site ACCOMMODATION The Festival Dinner & Ceilidh will be held on the Saturday evening at the Thistle Hotel, which is in the city centre 2 miles from the Festival venue. Special B&B rates for those attending the Festival have been negotiated. There is a range of types and prices of alternative accommodation options, some of which are listed below with approximate distances from the venue. HILTON GLASGOW GROSVENOR GLASGOW POND HOTEL Address 1-9 Grosvenor Terrace, Glasgow, G12 0TA Address Great Western Rd, Glasgow City G12 0XP Phone 0141 339 8811 Phone 0141 334 8161 Distance Festival Venue - 0.6 miles Dinner Venue - 2 miles Distance Festival Venue - 0.9 miles Dinner Venue - 2.5 miles CITIZEN M 6 TRAVELODGE GLASGOW CENTRAL Address 60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3BW Address 5-11 Hill Street, Glasgow, G3 6RP Phone 0203 519 1111 Phone 0871 984 6141 Distance Festival Venue - 2.4 miles Dinner Venue - 0.1 miles Distance Festival Venue - 2.1 miles Dinner Venue - 0.05 miles 7 GETTING TO THE VENUE There is car parking at the venue but it is not advised not to leave cars there overnight. Take M8 junction 17 and turn right onto Great Western Road, after 1.5 miles turn right onto Kirklee Road and Kelvinside Academy is on your left hand side after Bellshaugh Road. By Train From either Glasgow Central Station or Glasgow Queen Street Station transfer to the underground at Buchanan Street and take the underground to Hillhead. Exit station and turn right onto Byres Road. At junction with Great Western Road either cross and enter Botanic Gardens or alternatively turn left and the next right onto Kirklee Road. Kelvinside Academy is on your left after crossing Bellshaugh Road. By Bus A 15–20 minute bus journey from the city centre on the 6A from Hope Street to Kelvinside (just before Kirklee Road). Turn right onto Kirklee Road. Kelvinside Academy is on your left after crossing Bellshaugh Road. By Plane Glasgow International Airport is only 8 miles (20–25 minutes) outside of the City Centre with a choice of a regular bus service or taxis. On Foot For those looking for a refreshing walk before and after a day at the Festival you could choose to walk to and from the venue back into town via the River Kelvin walkway and through Kelvingrove Park. Heavy Classic From Germany we are proud to present ‘Heavy Classic’. With guitar, mandolin and cello this band is, to say the least, impressive! Guitar and Bass magazine sums it up nicely “innovative, atmospheric and energetic… this is the affinity between heavy metal, rock and classical music re-plumbed… outstanding musicians with a unique world sound”. The band’s leader and founder Malte Vief is a prizewinning composer and guitarist performing on radio, television and at many concerts and festivals. Winner of the European Guitar Award at the ‘open strings competition’ he is a musician caught between the two poles of classical and rock music… his unique style has emerged and been labelled ‘Heavy Classic’. On mandolin and mandola is Jochen Ross. An outstanding musician/mandolinist based in Hamburg and a former winner of the International mandolin competition, Jochen is no stranger to Scotland. He worked as a mandolin teacher with the Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association for 6 months and his CD, ‘The Ten Islands’ was in his own words “inspired by the beautiful country, the lovely people and the special mood in the music that reflects the rough, melancholic charm of Scotland”. FRIDAY EVENING CONCERT By Car On Cello is Matthias Hübner. Scholarship holder of the ‘German Music Foundation’, Matthias was classically trained at the University of Music ‘Carl Maria von Weber’ in Dresden, he is always looking for new ways to bring the cello ‘to life’… and he does, this guy rocks! Location Kelvinside Academy | 33 Kirklee Rd | Glasgow | G12 0SW Ticket Prices BMG Federation Members: £12 Non-members: £15 Under 18s: £6 Booking Please ensure to select this on your booking form, alternatively tickets will be available to purchase from www.bmgfestival.org 8 9 SATURDAY WORKSHOPS Non-participants Apart from under 18s, anyone not participating in workshops on Saturday will need to purchase a Festival Ticket at £5 for entry to the venue on that day. Similarly, anyone not taking part in contests on Sunday will need to be in possession of a ticket. Note that only one ticket is needed for the whole weekend as it will be valid for both Saturday and Sunday. A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 Bluegrass Mandolin Ceilidh Band Come & Try the Ukulele How to accompany tunes on the guitar Samba Band 9.45-10.45 B1 9.30-10.45 B2 9.30-10.30 B3 9.45-10.45 B4 9.45-10.45 B5 Invention The Music of Glasgow’s History Come & Try the Clarsach Conducting ensembles Rhythms, Modes and Patterns in Celtic Music 11.15-12.15 C1 11.30-12.30 C2 11.15-12.45 C3 11.15-12.15 C4 11.30-12.30 C5 Baroque Mandolin Concerto Rock/Pop Free Youth ensemble Come & Try the Mandolin Playing ‘Prelude’ in Heavy Classic style Performing renaissance lute music 13.15-14.15 13.15-14.15 13.15-14.15 D1 D2 D3 13.15-15.30 13.30-15.45 Simple Left Hand Techniques for Technique Improvisation - Classical Guitar Enhance your ensemble playing skills 14.45-15.45 14.45-15.45 14.45-15.45 Location Kelvinside Academy | 33 Kirklee Rd | Glasgow | G12 0SW Booking Please indicate your workshop choices using the workshop codes on your booking form. 10 WORKSHOP CODE A1 WORKSHOP CODE A2 Bluegrass Mandolin Ceilidh Band Laura-Beth Salter This workshop will look at playing for ceilidh dancing. Alan will briefly examine the history and structure of ways of constructing sets of tunes for ceilidh dancing. By the end of the workshop we will have a band with a repertoire of at least 4 dances so that we can play for dancing at the Saturday evening entertainment. Exploring the basics of Bluegrass mandolin: chop chords, your role in the backing band, lead melody playing and improvisation. Laura-Beth will try and make this workshop accessible to all levels, but advanced players may find it quite easy. Laura-Beth is a singer, mandolin player, songwriter and tutor now based in Glasgow. Her background is in the Blues, Oldtime and Bluegrass music, but after studying Traditional Music, she became heavily involved in the folk scene, mainly performing with all female band ‘the Shee.’ In recent years Laura-Beth has performed with renowned folk bands such as Shooglenifty, Frigg and Dougie Maclean’s big band ‘The MacLean Project’. In 2012, Laura-Beth’s New Voices commission of songs and instrumentals for Celtic Connections material developed into her debut album ‘Breathe’. Alan Jones Alan Jones is an experienced traditional musician, singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist. Having played with a few folk bands, Alan formed ‘Hot Toddy’, an award winning ceilidh band with whom he played and called the dances. Alan has taught ceilidh dancing, mandolin, song writing, concertina, bouzouki and is currently involved with teaching mixed instrument & group work at Glasgow Fiddle Workshop. As well as his teaching commitments, Alan is still playing and calling for ceilidh dances and is a member of the band ‘Haggerdash’. KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION Time 9.45am to 10.45am Time 9.30am to 10.45am Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Level Novice, Beginners and Intermediate Level Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Instrument Mandolin SATURDAY WORKSHOPS On the following pages you will find the details on the workshops which will be held on the Saturday of the Festival at Kelvinside Academy. There are workshops for players of different instruments which cater for all different abilities and workshops which encourage you to have a go at something new. Instrument All instruments 11 SATURDAY WORKSHOPS A3 Come & Try the Ukulele Finlay Allison For those new to ukulele but have played other stringed instruments, Finlay will cover basic technique from the ground up: holding the instrument, strumming, fingering, chords and tips and tricks to get you started quickly on this delightfully easy and ever-popular instrument. A limited number of instruments will be supplied. Please indicate on your booking form if you need an instrument. Finlay is a highly experienced ukulele tutor with the ability to motivate and energise learners and encourages group playing for mixed ability ukulele players. In addition he has been the ‘trainer’ of many ukulele tutors and as a freelance musician and tutor he has taught in schools, community organisations and has run workshops at many festivals including Celtic Connections. He also teaches ukulele at Glasgow Fiddle Workshop. A4 How to accompany tunes on the guitar in an interesting way Adam Bulley The aim of the workshop is to provide accompanists with some new and fresh ideas on how to accompany traditional tunes. Initially focusing on the melody, its relationship with the existing harmony, and then how with chord substitutions you can spice up the accompaniment with a more modern feel. Having graduated with a BA in Music Performance at Perth College in 2003, Adam has gone on to perform at the highest level in the music industry. The Edinburgh based Guitarist/Mandolinist continues to perform in many different bands on the Scottish music scene. Currently touring with guitar duo ‘Wingin’ It’, as well as critically acclaimed band ‘The Halton Quartet’. Alongside these groups, he also recorded and toured extensively with acclaimed group ‘The Southern Tenant Folk Union’. Currently Adam is working closely alongside legendary Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor. WORKSHOP CODE A5 WORKSHOP CODE B1 Samba Band Invention Brian Payne Jochen Ross The workshop will look at ways of exploring beat, rhythm and time signatures. Participants will take part in games that highlight the difference between beat and rhythm. You will look into exploring different patterns and textures by learning a samba piece. The group will be divided to work on their own composition using a basic structure given to them by the workshop leader. Brian will discuss teaching methods that he has developed and will also discuss the ways in which this activity allows for transferable skills such as unique therapies, teambuilding and confidence building. The term ‘Invention’ means to invent something or to have a new idea which is a free musical form with no specific structure. In this workshop we will learn to play an Invention written by the German composer/guitarist Malte Vief whose pieces bring together baroque and modern rock music elements. We will look at the groove and rhythm of this music, combine classical mandolin techniques with modern patterns and have some fun. The workshop is open to all standards of players except novices. Jochen is a mandolin player but players of other instruments are welcome. Instruments will be provided. Jochen Ross studied classical mandolin and piano in Hamburg and following his Degree in Music he obtained a Post-graduate Degree in Early Music. In 2003 he lived in Scotland for 6 months, working with Scottish mandolin teachers and tutoring on a variety of courses. Together with the guitarist Jens-Uwe Popp he published the CDs ‘Zeitpunkte’ meaning ‘Points in Time’ and ‘The Ten Islands’ with arrangements of Scottish music. Next to his teaching post at a music school Jochen is member of Malte Vief’s band ‘Heavy Classic’. Brian graduated from Newcastle College with a BMus in Jazz, Pop and Commercial Music. Since graduating, he has been a touring musician with various bands and in addition has worked with various companies and organisations such as Sounds of Progress, Hazelwood Vision, and Capability Scotland. He currently works full time as a Percussion and Youth Music Instructor for South Lanarkshire Council in both ASN and mainstream schools. KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION Time 9.30am to 10.30am Time 9.45am to 10.45am Time 9.45am to 10.45am Time 11.15am to 12.15pm Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Level Novice Level Advanced Level Any Level Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Instrument All instruments 12 WORKSHOP CODE Instrument Guitar Instrument All instruments SATURDAY WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP CODE Instrument All instruments 13 SATURDAY WORKSHOPS B2 B3 WORKSHOP CODE B4 The Music of Come & Try Glasgow’s History the Clarsach Conducting ensembles Nigel Gatherer Heather Yule Chris Swaffer In this workshop you will learn tunes from Glasgow’s rich history and combine with other instruments to present the music in an exciting and interesting way. The focus will be on fun, collaboration and discovering the joy of playing with others. Come along and have some fun on the harp. Learn a simple tune and how to play chords and discover some exciting musical sounds. A perfect introduction to this versatile instrument. Whether you’re a novice or more experienced, this session covers topics such as beat patterns, showing the music, pauses, rehearsal planning and score marking amongst many others. A limited number of instruments will be provided. Nigel Gatherer has been involved in the performing, teaching, collecting and publishing of Scottish traditional music for thirty years, and has been teaching mandolin to hundreds of students over almost two decades. He is also Musical Director of the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra. Nigel’s workshops have ranged from Celtic music, to American Old-Time and Eastern European music, and have gained an international reputation for their sense of fun and musicality. Heather Yule is an established harp teacher in Scotland, working in schools, privately and for ‘The Clarsach Society’. She has taught and performed on the Clarsach at courses and festivals and also performs as a traditional storyteller, combining harp music and stories in a unique way. 1. Active participation: You will have the chance to conduct the ensemble and receive feedback and advice. The Clarsach Society’s aim is to promote, encourage and develop the playing of the clarsach, nationally and internationally, through tuition, performance and publication. The Clarsach Society is at the heart of the Edinburgh International Harp Festival, an annual celebration and gathering of musical talents, bringing harpists from across the globe to perform, teach and learn. Edinburgh International Harp Festival, 1–6 April 2016. For more info visit www.harpfestival.co.uk You can take part in two ways in this workshop: 2. Passive participation: This means you will be part of the ensemble which will be conducted. Please let us know your choice, so that you can receive appropriate music in advance. Chris holds a Masters Degree in Composition and Conducting from the University of Manchester. He has conducted many ensembles, including the Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra, the Metropolitan Ensemble, Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra and recently made his debut with the Orchestra of Opera North. He also gained a place at the Bard Summer Music Festival, New York where he conducted Mahler’s Sixth Symphony. He has worked with over 50 youth, amateur and university orchestras, and is regularly in demand for in-service conducting training for teachers. WORKSHOP CODE B5 Rhythms, Modes and Patterns in Celtic Music John Cradden This workshop is suitable for Tenor Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar and other fretted instruments and will explore important aspects of Celtic Music and will also focus on some novel approaches to accompaniment. Worksheets will be provided which include notation, tablature and chords. John Cradden is a musical all-rounder with a wide experience of many musical scenes and many musical styles. He has a long history as a tutor in community education, teaching both individuals and mixed instrument ensembles, for example he has directed a 35 piece Scottish music ensemble. KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION Time 11.30am to 12.30pm Time 11.15am to 12.45pm Time 11.15am to 12.15pm Time 11.30am to 12.30pm Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £9 Members / £12 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Level Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Level Novice Level The standard of music will be below Grade 4 Level Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Instrument All instruments 14 WORKSHOP CODE Instrument All instruments Instrument All instruments SATURDAY WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP CODE Instrument Tenor Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar 15 SATURDAY WORKSHOPS C1 C2 WORKSHOP CODE C3 Baroque Mandolin Rock/Pop Free Concerto Youth ensemble Come & Try the Mandolin Frances Taylor Calum Harbison Eddie Smith This popular workshop, the fourth in the concerto series, allows participants to experience the sonorities of bowed and plucked strings together whilst exploring the conventions of 18th century music. Frances is Britain’s leading exponent of the Italian school of mandolin. Details of the music will be sent to participants in advance. Participants will learn and rehearse at least 2 contemporary rock / pop songs. Musicians will be divided into sections according to instruments and/or ability level. There will be sectional rehearsals followed by a full ensemble performance of the pieces. The workshop will be particularly relevant to younger players. The emphasis will be on learning the music fast and on playing together as a group. All players will play parts appropriate to their level and experience and above all this should be a lot of fun! The Workshop ‘Come and Try the Mandolin’ aims to give participants who have not played the mandolin before the opportunity to ‘try’ the mandolin. Basic mandolin techniques will be taught and by the end of the workshop participants will be able to play an arrangement of a well-known Scottish song. Frances studied under the internationally acclaimed virtuoso mandolinist Ugo Orlandi at the Conservatoire of Padua (1994–98). She is also a qualified teacher (LTCL, Cert Ed) and has a MMus in mandolin performance. Frances runs workshops throughout England and Scotland and has created a unique Mandolin Project in London, introducing young people to the mandolin. In 2007 she was tutor for the European Guitar and Mandolin Youth Orchestra in Ferrara, Italy, and at home she has been a specialist examiner for Trinity College of Music. Frances also loves to write and her first book, ‘The Mandolin Lesson, a memoir’, was published in 2014. Observers are admitted at a cost of £8. Calum Harbison is a guitarist, pianist and organist with many years of experience both as a performing musician and tutor. He is the lead tutor in Rock & Pop Guitar Classes run by the Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association and and has also made several musical arrangements for Da Capo Alba and Mango. His arrangements have included songs by bands such as Green Day and the Kaiser Chiefs (for Mango) and the ABBA medley and Bohemian Rhapsody (for Da Capo Alba). Instruments will be provided but participants may bring their own. Eddie has taught Mandolin for the Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association for the last 8 years and has been one of the lead tutors at the at Celtic Connections Festival ‘Come & Try the Mandolin’ since 2005. He also plays mandolin in Da Capo Alba, Guitar and Mandolin Orchestra. WORKSHOP CODE C4 Playing ‘Prelude’ in Heavy Classic style Malte Vief The aim of this workshop is to play ‘Prelude’ which is a piece by Malte Vief, inspired by Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’. The piece is a perfect study for right hand technique and for practising arpeggios. Malte Vief is a guitarist and composer whose unique style has become known as ‘Heavy Classic’ which is a fusion of Classical and Rock music. Malte studied guitar in Bremen, Hamburg and Dresden and taught at the Carl Maria von Weber University of Music from 2007 to 2011. He has released two albums in the ‘Heavy Classic’ style and has been a prize winner in international guitar competitions and now performs widely with his band ‘Heavy Classic’. KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION Time 1.15pm to 3.30pm Time 1.30pm to 3.45pm Time 1.15pm to 2.15pm Time 1.15pm to 2.15pm Price £12 Members / £16 Non-members Price Free to under 18s Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Level Intermediate and Advanced Level Intermediate and Advanced (Grade 2+) Level Novice and Beginner Level Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Instrument Mandolin 16 WORKSHOP CODE Instrument Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar and Bass Guitar Instrument Mandolin SATURDAY WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP CODE Instrument All instruments 17 SATURDAY WORKSHOPS C5 Performing renaissance lute music from original sources Anna Langley Music for lute and vihuela that survives has never been more accessible than it is now through facsimile editions and online sources. The tablature systems of the renaissance are simple and logical, lending themselves to easy sight-reading. In this workshop you’ll learn how French and Italian tablatures work, the alphabet used, the common letter substitutions, notation for fingering and ornaments, and how rhythm is notated. With the knowledge gained in this session guitarists will be able to play directly from original lute and vihuela music. Anna Langley is a player and teacher of lute and mandolin, living in Cambridge. She is the musical director of the Moonlight Mandolin Orchestra, and performs in the London Mandolin Orchestra. D1 WORKSHOP CODE D2 Simple Techniques for Improvisation Left Hand Technique – Classical Guitar Eliot Murray Adele Neilson This workshop will look at ways you can improvise simple phrases over basic chord changes. This will be a practical session with very little emphasis on theory. All scales and notation / tablature will be provided but you will be encouraged to look and listen to what you are playing rather than focus on the page. The workshop will demonstrate that the same simple techniques can be used to no matter what style of music you are playing. Baffled by Barré Chords? Hung up on harmonics? Sort out your slurs and more by attending this workshop where you will study various left hand difficulties using a variety of methods and exercises. A range of classical guitar repertoire will also be studied to develop left hand technique. The class will be structured in a way to welcome all ages and abilities of intermediate – advanced level classical guitarists. Eliot Murray has been a professional musician and educator for over 30 years. He has a depth of experience in delivering improvisation workshops having worked as director / tutor on courses run by The Strathclyde Arts Centre, National Youth Orchestras of Scotland and Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra. Adele is an honours graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. She is currently the lead classical guitar tutor with the Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association. In addition, she is a regular guitar lecturer for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Junior Department and runs a successful guitar department at St George’s School for Girls. She has directed many ensembles and orchestras including the RSAMD Guitar Orchestra, RCS Junior Ensemble and the Strathclyde University Guitar Ensemble. WORKSHOP CODE D3 Enhance your ensemble playing skills Sasha Savaloni The aim of the workshop is to demonstrate to the participants the importance of listening in ensemble playing. Both existing ensembles and individual players are welcome to take part in this workshop. Part of this will be to rehearse a simplified version of a work by Bach whose music requires players to understand balancing and awareness of other lines. Iranian/Scottish guitarist Sasha Savaloni graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a Masters Degree with Distinction. As a soloist he has appeared in Iran, England and throughout Scotland, and has performed in significant festivals such as the Big Guitar Weekend and Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2014 Sasha was the only soloist selected for ‘International Guitar Foundation’s Young Artist Platform’ which has resulted in performances in some of UK’s biggest guitar festivals. KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION Time 1.15pm to 2.15pm Time 2.45pm to 3.45pm Time 2.45pm to 3.45pm Time 2.45pm to 3.45pm Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Price £6 Members / £8 Non-members Level Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Level Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Level Intermediate and Advanced (Grade 2+) Level Intermediate and Advanced Instrument Guitar and Lute 18 WORKSHOP CODE Instrument All instruments Instrument Guitar SATURDAY WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP CODE Instrument Any fretted instrument 19 SATURDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING This will start after all workshops have finished and will consist of two parts. The first part will provide a non-competitive forum for ensembles and orchestras to perform music on fretted instruments that is different in some way to what is usually performed. If your ensemble (more than three performers) would like to perform please contact Barbara Pommerenke-Steel by email at info@bmgfestival.org for an application form. During the second part there will be performances by students from the guitar department of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and local guitar ensembles. Location Kelvinside Academy | 33 Kirklee Rd | Glasgow | G12 0SW Ticket Prices Free to Festival ticket holders and workshop participants. Booking No need to book - just turn up. Festival Dinner, Open Mic & Ceildh The Festival Dinner will take place at the Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street in the City Centre. It will consist of a threecourse meal followed by an open-stage session with the night ending with the traditional ceilidh, music will be provided by the participants of the ceilidh workshop. Please use the booking form to book meals and a slot for the open-stage if you wish to perform. Syllabus of Contests Sunday March 13th All contests are limited to players of fretted plucked string acoustic instruments except where otherwise specified either below or in rules. Pricing Lower fees noted are for BMG Federation members. Where one or more players are not BMG Federation members, the higher entry price should be paid. Youth Solo Contests 1, 2 & 4 £3.00 / £4.00 Solo Contests 3, 3a, 5 to 11, 12, 13, 20 & 24 £4.00 / £6.00 Youth Ensemble Contest 4a £5.00 Duo Contest 14 £8.00 / £12.00 Trio Contest 15 £9.00 / £15.00 SUNDAY CONTESTS Saturday Afternoon Concert Quartet/Quintet/Small Group Contests 11a, 16, 23, 25 & 26 £15.00 Ensemble Contest 17 £25.00 Orchestra Contests 18 and 19 £40.00 Folk and Fun Contest 21 & 22 £10.00 Location The Thistle Hotel | Cambridge Street | Glasgow | G2 3HN Ticket Prices Adult £29.50 Teenagers (up to 16yrs) £15.00 note teenagers meal will be half portion so those requiring full size meal must pay adult price. Kids £6.50 (up to 12yrs) Booking Please select your meal option on the Festival booking form. 20 21 SUNDAY CONTESTS CONTEST NUMBER 02 CONTEST NUMBER 13 CONTEST NUMBER 04A CONTEST NUMBER 26 max 3 mins CONTEST £3/£4 NUMBER Merit Challenge Cup For solo players aged 14–17 yrs on 13 March 2016 who have not previously won a senior contest. H Lambert Veterans Cup For solo players over 60 yrs on 13 March 2016. One half bonus mark awarded for every year over 70. State date of birth on booking form. max 3 mins Stephens/ Churchill Youth Ensemble Trophy For 2–6 performers under 21 yrs on 13 March 2016 (any fretted instruments and up to 50% any other instruments). max 3 mins LGMA Veterans Trophy For ensembles of 3–6 players aged over 60 yrs on 13 March 2016. State dates of birth on booking form. £3/£4 £4/£6 05 Federation Challenge Cup Solo Contests for Banjo CONTEST George NUMBER A Keeler 08 Memorial Trophy 22 CONTEST NUMBER For mandolin classical solo. £5 max 5 mins £15 NUMBER max 3 mins John Alvey Turner Cup For plectrum or tenor banjo solo. max 3 mins Chris Sands Ragtime Banjo Trophy For finger style ragtime banjo solo. Solo Contests for Guitar CONTEST Vera Ward NUMBER Trophy 04 CONTEST NUMBER 06 CONTEST max 3 mins £4/£6 max 3 mins £4/£6 For finger style banjo solo. CONTEST 10 Astute Music vouchers (£25, £15, £10). NUMBER For finger-style banjo solo of 20th century popular music from a set list of 12 of David Miles’ banjo arrangements – contact info@bmgfestival.org for book of pieces. £4/£6 max 3 mins 09 Solo Contests for Mandolin For adult beginners mandolin solo aged CONTEST Astute Music 18 yrs and over on 13 March 2016 who NUMBER Trophy have been learning less than 2 yrs. 03A Those placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd will receive CONTEST 08A David Miles Memorial Cup max 3 mins NUMBER 07 £4/£6 max 3 mins £4/£6 For solo plectrum guitar players under 18 yrs on 13 March 2016. max 3 mins Abbott Challenge Cup For plectrum guitar solo. An accompanying unit of up to four players may be used. max 3 mins Federation Cup For classical guitar solo. max 3 mins SUNDAY CONTESTS Age restricted contests for any fretted instrument For solo players under 14 yrs CONTEST Morris Dolby on 13 March 2016. NUMBER Challenge Cup 01 £3/£4 £4/£6 £4/£6 Other contests (solo to ensemble) for any fretted plucked string acoustic instruments For solo beginners who have been CONTEST Sid Smith learning less than two years. Players NUMBER Memorial Cup who have been playing any fretted 03 instrument longer than two years may max 3 mins £4/£6 not enter this contest. One half bonus mark added for every year under 18 yrs old. State date of birth on entry form. £4/£6 23 SUNDAY CONTESTS For solo on fretted plucked string acoustic instrument not covered by any other contest. CONTEST £4/£6 NUMBER CONTEST Kaelberer Cup For ensembles of 2–5 playing contemporary classical music composed for these instruments after 1970. max 4 mins CONTEST £15 NUMBER 11 NUMBER 11A Further info: (a) contemporary classical music – excludes popular music and music composed in folk style or style of bygone era, therefore new compositions written to sound like baroque music and new Scottish folk pieces are not considered contemporary music in this context. For further advice contact Barbara Pommerenke-Steel (07415 758146, email info@bmgfestival.org). (b) composed for these instruments – selected piece must have been composed for instruments played by ensemble in contest and which are shown on music score. CONTEST NUMBER 12 CONTEST NUMBER 14 CONTEST NUMBER 15 CONTEST NUMBER 16 CONTEST NUMBER 17 24 Gret Stott Challenge Cup 21 22 CONTEST NUMBER 23 CONTEST NUMBER 24 For self-accompanied vocal solo any style. This contest encourages solo variety acts. Separate accompaniment not permitted. Music need not be submitted. max 6 mins Clifford Essex London Club Cup For duos on any two fretted instruments. max 3 mins SF Waddington Cup For trios on any combination of fretted instruments. max 3 mins Clifford Essex Challenge Cup For quartets and quintets on any combination of fretted instruments. max 4 mins Francis Day & Hunter Trophy For ensembles of any combination of fretted instruments 6–9 players. max 6 mins £4/£6 CONTEST NUMBER 25 £8/£12 £9/£15 Fenton Weill Challenge Cup For folk music from any tradition, up to 9 players. Music need not be submitted. max 6 mins BMG Federation Fun Trophy Anything goes. Up to 50% any other instruments permitted; professionals eligible. Music need not be submitted. max 6 mins Kealoha Life Ukulele Cup For 4–6 ukulele players performing an instrumental or song with accompaniment. max 4 mins Louis de Bernières Renaissance & Early Music Shield For solo or ensemble of up to 3 players, repertoire written before 1650. max 4 mins Louis de Bernières Baroque Shield For solo or ensemble of up to 3 players, repertoire Baroque music written before 1750. max 4 mins For fretted instrument composition. Complete the declaration at bottom of booking form. There may be opportunity for compositions to be played during the Festival weekend; indicate in relevant box on booking form if you want to take up the opportunity if it presents itself. n/a £10 £10 £15 SUNDAY CONTESTS Marion Marlow Cup max 3 mins NUMBER CONTEST £4/£6 £15 Composition Contest CONTEST NUMBER 20 Ernest J Tyrrell Challenge Trophy £4/£6 £15 £25 25 SUNDAY CONTESTS CONTEST NUMBER 18 CONTEST NUMBER 19 Nora Bland Trophy Junior Orchestra Contest for 7 or more players aged under 21 yrs on 13 March 2016. Any combination of fretted instruments. max 10 mins Senior Orchestra Contest Comprising three trophies; orchestras should organise performance, including set-up, entry, introduction and exit, so it is achieved within 25 mins. max.16 mins total playing time a) The Federation Cup for musicianship b) The Coronation Trophy for entertainment c) The John Alvey Turner Shield for presentation, professionalism and performance List of Adjudicators At time of print the services of the following adjudicators have been secured: See biographies under workshop tutors. • Frances Taylor • Adele Neilson • Eliot Murray • Chris Swaffer • Nigel Gatherer • Alan Jones • Audrey McKirdy (former principal teacher of music, voice instructor, leader for youth choirs) • Gary Kelly (music teacher, 1st study guitarist) 26 £40 £40 Conditions and Rules for all Contests Introduction Since the formation in 1929 of the British BMG Federation, players of fretted instruments have attended Festivals to meet, learn, gain inspiration and compete in a friendly fashion. Unless otherwise stated in the Syllabus, contests will be judged on musical and technical abilities. Contestants are encouraged to bring new ideas to their performances whilst keeping within the rules and conditions below. The Federation has a duty to participants to ensure there is a level playing field with no external interference that affects the ability of players to compete fairly. Contestants wishing to stage anything that goes beyond the playing of music within the given rules should contact the Federation committee before submitting their entry. 1. Eligibility: All competitors shall be of amateur status (except Class 22, up to 10% of orchestras, and conductors). An amateur is considered to be someone who does not derive the majority of livelihood from performing or teaching music and who has not studied music to degree level eg BMus, BEd. Competitions are open to both members and nonmembers but there is a separate scale of fees (See Condition 13) for all competitions (except 18 and 19) where one or more entrants are non-members. 2. Music: Except where indicated in the syllabus, a copy of all music must be provided for the Adjudicator. The music, bearing an identifying name and contest number, must be handed to the Adjudicator or Adjudicator’s secretary prior to each contest or when the competitor’s name is called for the contest and will be available for collection by the end of the Festival. Any changes to the music must be clearly marked on the Adjudicator’s copy. The Adjudicator will take into account the complexity and suitability of the music. It is the competitor’s responsibility to respect the rights of copyright owners, where applicable, by playing from original music scores. Photocopies of copyrighted music can however be provided to adjudicators. Information on copyright can be obtained from Music Publishers Association or the contact person at point 16 below. CONDITIONS AND RULES Orchestra Contests 3. Selection of Pieces: Contestants may not select a piece they have performed at either of the two previous Festivals or which they are performing in another contest at the current Festival. No solo concertos may be performed apart from in solo contests. 4. Arrangements: It is the competitor’s responsibility to seek permission from the copyright owner if they wish to make arrangements or adaptations of copyrighted music. 5. Accompaniment: Unless otherwise stated in the Syllabus of Contests, accompaniment on any one instrument is permitted in solo contests; competitors must provide their own accompaniment. 27 6. Double Entries: No competitor shall be allowed to enter any contest more than once apart from contests 17, 19, 21 & 22. For example a person can enter once in contest 5 and once in contest 8 and once in contest 14 and once in contest 15 etc. A person entering any of contests 17, 19, 21 & 22 more than once must do so with different groups/orchestras in each case. 7. Programme: Competitors will be informed of approximate times and must be present when their name is called. 8. Additional Support Needs: Bearing in mind that disabled access may not be available at the Festival venue, contestants with additional support needs, such as those with limited physical capabilities, should make their requirements known by notifying the person detailed at Condition 16 below. 9. Adjudication: Adjudicators’ decisions are final and will be supported by a result sheet with marks gained and comments on the performance. Adjudicators shall have the power to withhold the award of a trophy in any contest where they feel the required standard has not been met. 10. Trophies and Awards: Cups and trophies awarded remain the property of the British BMG Federation. Winners are required to return these to the organisers in time for presentation at the next Festival. Winners are responsible for having names engraved on trophies at their own expense and are held responsible for the safekeeping of the trophies while in their possession. Winners will be required to fill in a ‘loan form’. For those under the age of 18 years the signature of an adult will be required on the loan agreement. 11. Special Conditions for Orchestras: (a) At least 90% of orchestras to be of amateur status. (b) Orchestras shall consist of 10 or more players of fretted instruments. (c) Accompaniment may be provided by piano-accordion, English concertina, keyboard on piano-setting only, doublebass, acoustic or electric bass guitar or percussion. (d) Adjudicators require a copy of the full music score for each piece. 12. Conductors: Except for orchestra contests 18 and 19, no other contests are permitted to have a conductor. 13. Entries and Fees: (a) The closing date for contest entries is 31st December 2015. After this date, entries may not be accepted. (b) Please complete the form very carefully as illegible or erroneous forms will be returned. (c) Completed forms to be sent to: Eddie Smith, 56 Tuphall Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire ML3 6TB. (d) Payment can be made by cheque payable to Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association or bank transfer or Pay Pal. See details on booking form. (e) Lower fees shown for BMG Federation Members. Where one or more players are not BMG Federation members, the higher fee should be paid. 14. Electrical Instruments: Electric guitars may be used in Contests 4a, 6, 11, 12, 21 & 22. Electric bass guitars and double basses may be used as part of the orchestra. Keyboards, on piano-setting only, may be used as accompaniment. 15. Time Limits: The number of minutes shown is maximum playing time allowed; performances will be halted when the time-keeper indicates time is up. Contests 1–15 (excl 11a & 12) 3 minutes Contest 11a, 16, 23, 24 and 25 4 minutes Contest 26 5 minutes Youth Solo Contests 1, 2 & 4 £3.00 / £4.00 Contests 12, 17, 21 and 22 6 minutes Contest 18 10 minutes Solo Contests 3, 3a, 5 to 11, 12, 13, 20 & 24 £4.00 / £6.00 Contest 19 Total 16 mins playing time. Youth Ensemble Contest 4a £5.00 Duo Contest 14 £8.00 / £12.00 Trio Contest 15 £9.00 / £15.00 N.B. Orchestras should organise their performance, including set-up, entry, introduction and exit, to be achieved within 25 mins 16Enquiries: email info@bmgfestival.org or phone 07415 758146. Quartet/Quintet/Small Group Contests 11a, 16, 23, 25 & 26 £15.00 Ensemble Contest 17 £25.00 Orchestra Contests 18 and 19 £40.00 Folk and Fun Contest 21 & 22 £10.00 28 29 JUDGING CRITERIA FOR CONTESTS Main Contests Complexity of piece 10% General musicianship (includes tone, technical ability and accuracy) 40% Interpretation (includes dynamics, phrasing and expression) 40% Overall Presentation 5% Adjudicators’ discretion 5% Folk Contest (21) Complexity of piece 10% General musicianship (includes tuning and tone) 40% Interpretation (includes dynamics and expression) 40% Overall presentation 5% Adjudicators’ discretion 5% Fun Contest (22) General musicianship (includes tuning and tone) 40% Fun element 40% Overall Presentation 10% Adjudicators’ discretion 10% Contest 19 Orchestra contests have alternative judging criteria – for details email info@bmgfestival.org 30 FESTIVAL MARKET PLACE Visit the BMG Festival Market Place over the festival weekend, hosting a variety of craft and trade stalls including music, instruments and accessories, as well as Artisan Scottish crafts. 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