The 5th Forest of Dean, Solo, Duet, Quartet & Ensemble Contest takes place on Sunday 3rd October at The Goodrich Suite, Bells Hotel, Coleford.

The closing date for entries is 17th September and the adjudicator composer and conductor of BTM Band, Tom Davoren.

Backing

New for this year is the option for soloists and duettists to perform with a CD/Mp3 accompaniment which hopefully will encourage even more young (and older) people who perhaps do not have the facility to rehearse with a pianist to enter the competition.

Young Musician of the Year Competition

Also taking place over the same weekend will be the 2010 Forest of Dean Young Musician of the Year competition which will be held at the Methodist Church, Upper Road, Pillowell on the Saturday and will be adjudicated by Mario Conway MA, BMus, LTCL.

Open to all

Competitors for this highly regarded competition do not need to live or attend school within the Forest of Dean, as entry is open to all young musicians aged 11 — 21.

The competition is divided into two categories — Senior Young Musician for players Grade 8+, aged 16 -21 and Junior Young Musician for palyers Grade 5+ aged 11 — 15.

Competitiors are required to perform a contrasting programme of not more than 12 minutes duration (FOD Junior Young Musician) and 15 minutes (FOD Senior Young Musician).

Additional information:

For schedules and entry forms for either competiton please email Kristyann@kixmusic.co.uk