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The winners of classes 145 to 148 will compete in the final class 149. We aim to hold these classes on the Saturday of the music weekend. Winners' trophies will be held for one year.
We aim to hold these classes on the Saturday of the music weekend. Winners' trophies will be held for one year.
Can include piano accompaniment if required but all within the age limit. A non-playing conductor is allowed. Winning ensemble will compete in class 149.
All players to be within the age limit. A non-playing conductor is NOT allowed. Winning ensemble will compete in class 149.
11 instruments or more, all players to be within age limit including any piano accompanist. Winning group will compete in class 149.
11 instruments or more, all players within age limit including any piano accompanist. Winning group will compete in class 149.
Selection of one or more pieces. The time given is the total including breaks and performance time not to exceed 5 minutes.