Students from across Wickersley Partnership Trust鈥檚 primary and secondary schools are invited to enter 鈥榃PT Young Musician of the Year 2021鈥�. Here鈥檚 everything you need to know about the competition:
Junior Categories
In the junior categories, performances must consist of a minimum of one piece –
Solo instrumental (KS1)
Solo vocal (KS1 Junior)
Solo instrumental (KS2)
Solo vocal (KS2)
Open class for performances without music
Senior Categories
In the senior categories, performances must consist of two pieces in contrasting styles, which may be differing movements of the same composition.
Performances should not exceed 10 minutes.
In the final, students must perform at least two different pieces/songs –
Solo instrumental (Y7 – 9)
Solo vocal (Y7 – 9)
Solo instrumental (Y10 – 13)
Solo vocal (Y10 – 13)
Open class for performances without music
Judging
There will be three adjudicators judging each performance on its:
鈥� Melodic & rhythmic accuracy
鈥� Intonation
鈥� Tempo & flow
鈥� Tone
鈥� Mood & character
鈥� Engagement with the audience
To enter, entry forms, recordings and sheet music must be sent to sbingham@wickersleypt.org.
Winners of each category and the overall winner of the WPT Young Musician of the Year will be awarded a certificate and trophy.
Closing Dates:
First round – 17th May 2021
Final round – 25th June 2021
We look forward to seeing your entries – good luck!
