March- May 2017 | for 11-19 year olds live in the South West or the South East of England.
in association with The Waverley Ensemble
Prizes:
The first prize winner will play a concerto with The Waverley Ensemble on November 23 2017 at St Christophers Church Haslemere.
The Competition:
First Round Sunday March 5th, 20 min of contrasting repertoire.
Final Round | Thursday May 18th 2017 | as part of The Haslemere Festival
Each finalist should perform the first movement of a concerto with piano.
All rounds are open to the public.
The Judges:
Judges for the first round will be drawn from the panel below:
Ishani Bhoola (Chairman) and Clare Thompson,
Joining the panel for the Final Round will be:
Sophie Langdon
Judging panel correct as at May. Click here to see biographies of all the judges.
Finaliats for May 18 2017 at St Christophers Church Haslemere. This is open to the public and tickets are £5 on the door.
Carys Barnes Violin age 16 Wellington Collage attends Junior Academy
Jude Chandler Double Bass age 13
Attends Junior Academy
Ketan Curtis Double Bass age 17
Yehudi Menuhin School
Will Philip Duerden Double Bass age 16
Yehudi Menuhin School
Alinka Rowe Viola age 17
Alleyn’s school.
Amos Sharp Violin age 15
Highgate School
Matthew Lloyd – Wilson Violin age 17
6th form at
The Haslemere String Competition offers talented young players a chance at significant solo concert exposure. With that in mind our judges have all been chosen not
only for their extensive experience but also for their ability to offer young players positive,
constructive insight and encouragement.
Competition Criteria:
1. Entrants must be aged between 11 and 19 years, old, determined on the start and finish dates of the competition (so a minimum of 11 years old on January 21st 2017 and a maximum of 19 years old on May 18th 2019)
2. Competitors should provide either evidence of award of Grade 8 (or equivalent standard qualification) or a performance tape demonstrating a suitable level of proficiency if no formal grades have been taken.
Closing date for entries |Jan 1st 2019| Entry fee: £75
Venues:
Rounds 1 at The Royal School, Farnham Lane, Haslemere (by kind permission of The Royal School)
Final Round: St Christopher’s Church, Haslemere
