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CMS Music Festival
Festival Date: 15 February 2025
Location: Belli Centre, St Peter's Church - South Weald
Time: TBC via email on entry (Instruments AM / Voice PM)
Entry: opens 6 January 2025, closes 20 January 2025.
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A festival based in South Weald, Brentwood for young vocalists and instrumentalists to showcase their talents. The festival's focus is on inspiring personal growth and giving young musicians a platform to share their passion.
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All participants must bring:
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​​One photocopy of the original score for the adjudicator to read during the performance.
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The original score (students are encouraged to purchase original scores).
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Student ID (Student card, passport, or ID document) for identity verification.
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What is a music festival?In this context, it is a competition whereby all participants get feedback from a professional in their field who chooses a gold silver and bronze medallist at the end of each category.
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Do I have to be a certain grade?No, anyone can enter. However, you must be able to sing or play a full piece of music. If your vocals or instrument needs a backing track you will need to provide this in advance. Alternatively, you may bring a piano accompanist along with you.
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What category should my child enter?Under 8 is aimed at years 1 to 3. However, anyone aged 8 and under on the day of the festival is allowed to compete. Under 12 is aimed at years 4 to 6 however anybody aged 12 or under on the day of the festival is allowed to compete.
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What instruments will be available on the day?Individual instrumentalists must have their own instruments with them. The exception is pianists - we will provide a piano for the event. Depending on the entrants we may provide a drum kit if necessary.
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How big will the audience be?We're expecting the audience to be anywhere between 30 to 50 people for each category. The audience is made up of parents of the participants.
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