Piano

The Piano section has a variety of classes for both budding and more established pianists.

There are ‘own choice’ classes for specific ages of children and young people and ‘set piece’ classes for those currently studying grades 1 – 8. There is a special ‘adult’ class for age over 18 and up to grade 3 standard.

Teacher/ Pupil (where the pupil only is adjudicated) and Family duets are encouraged and specific classes are available. There is also a Trio class for three players at one piano.

The Piano section features J.S. Bach, Composition (where composers play their own work), Recital, Jazz, Sonatina and Sonata classes for young people aged 10 -18.

A separate Senior Piano section for all aged 16 and over includes Bach, Chopin and Recital classes. New for 2010 is a classfor Baroque music.

The Concerto class, (open to all) where a set movement of a well known concerto is performed with professional orchestra, is unique for this type of festival and provides an exceptional opportunity for entrants. Enter early to secure a place.

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