Event Date: 31 Aug to 4 Sept 2018 (Registration Closing Date: 1 Aug 2018)
OUR MISSION
SPAF aims to inspire, so all performers leave with a sense of achievement! Its purpose is to open up the world of performing arts to students, encouraging them to develop a range of communication and interpersonal skills through an interactive environment.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
31 August to 4 September 2018
Categories - Piano / Guitar / Violin Solo and Piano Duet
SPAF Music - Entry Forms and Festival Info 2018 
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FRINGE EVENTS
Piano Workshop & Teachers Networking (FULL HOUSE!!)
(Monday, 3 September 2018, 10am - 3pm)
- Update on the new Diploma Syllabus from 1 Aug 2019
- Performance Lecture on Musical Sense, Techniques and Communication
- Presentation Skills and Program Notes.
- Networking Lunch and Q&A session
Workshop Fee: $38.00 (Early Bird before 15 August 2018). Usual $48.00
Workshop Fees inclusive of Workshop Handouts and Networking Lunch
Private Solo Piano Lessons and Master Class
(Limited slots available, 31 Aug, 3 & 4 September 2018)
- SOLO ($200 per hour) and Public Master Class (Performer - $80 & Observer - $10)
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Public Master Class Confirmed - Tuesday, 4 Sept. 2018 - 2pm to 5pm
Program
- Rachmaninov Prelude in G Minor (Op.23 no.5)
- Chopin Etude op. 25 no.9
- Beethoven Sonata Op. 31 no.2 Tempest (Mvt 3)
- Mendelssohn Songs without Words
- 32 Variations in C minor (Beethoven)
NOTE: Program may be changed without notice.
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Venue: TCM Recital Studio @ Chinses Swimming Club [Location Info]
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2018 Festival Adjudicator:
Richard Deering
FTCL; GTCL; LRAM; ARCM; PGCA
Web-site: http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/deering.htm
Richard Deering studied with Frank Merrick (piano) – and subsequently with Peter Wallfisch and Clifford Curzon - and trumpet/cornet/flugelhorn with Norman Burgess, playing in several London-based brass bands. He has given piano recitals and broadcasts in over 90 countries worldwide, and has also made several commercial recordings – including an arrangement of the Beatles music as a piano concerto with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. Many leading composers have written works especially for him, and in 1981 he was elected a member of the Royal Philharmonic Society for “distinguished services to British music”.
As an accompanist he has worked with Robert Tear, Brian Rayner Cook, James Blades and others – including popular singers such as Martine McCutcheon - while for many years he worked as a cabaret performer on cruise liners and as Musical Director for television programmes. He is a founder member of the unique performing and recording group of 4 pianists known as Piano40.
His interest in contemporary music – especially by British composers – has led to many commissioned magazine articles and a series of albums of new music for young musicians published by Bosworths/Music Sales. He has also been an Advisor to the London Arts Board on aspects of contemporary music and jazz, and he has been involved with the setting of the grade and diploma requirements for the Trinity piano syllabus. In 2006 he was given the Chairman’s Award by Trinity College London for services to musical assessment. (Full Bio)
CLASSES (Categories)
(Important NOTE: All Violin Participants shall need to engage their own accompanist)
Non Examination Pieces are acceptable too. Participants shall be responsible for matching the level (Grade) of the pieces.
Classical Piano Solo / Duet |
(Only ONE piece from Trinity College London or other equivalent Music Exam Boards Syllabuses)
| Class No. | Grade |
Time Limit (Up to) |
FEES |
| 21 | Initial | 2 mins | $50 |
| 22 | 1 | 2 mins | $50 |
| 23 | 2 | 2 mins | $50 |
| 24 | 3 | 3 mins | $60 |
| 24D | Duet - Foundation* | 3 mins | $80 |
| 25 | 4 | 3 mins | $60 |
| 26 | 5 | 4 mins | $70 |
| 26D | Duet - Intermediate* | 4 mins | $90 |
| 27 | 6 | 4 mins | $70 |
| 28 | 7 | 6 mins | $80 |
| 29 | 8 | 6 mins | $80 |
| 29D | Duet - Advanced* | 6 mins | $100 |
| 30 |
Advance (Above Grd.8) |
10 mins | $100 |
*Piano Duet Repertoire: http://www.trinitycollege.com/resource/?id=5923 or Free Choice
Classical Violin Solo |
(Only ONE piece from Trinity College London or other equivalent Music Exam Boards Syllabuses)
(Important NOTE: All Violin Participants shall need to engage their own accompanist)
| Class No. | Grade |
Time Limit (Up to) |
FEES |
| 31 | Initial | 2 mins | $50 |
| 32 | 1 | 2 mins | $50 |
| 33 | 2 | 2 mins | $50 |
| 34 | 3 | 3 mins | $60 |
| 35 | 4 | 3 mins | $60 |
| 36 | 5 | 4 mins | $70 |
| 37 | 6 | 4 mins | $70 |
| 38 | 7 | 6 mins | $80 |
| 39 | 8 | 6 mins | $80 |
| 40 |
Advance (Above Grd. 8) |
10 mins | $100 |
Classical Guitar Solo |
(Only ONE piece from Trinity College London or other equivalent Music Exam BoardsSyllabuses)
| Class No. | Grade |
Time Limit (Up to) |
FEES |
| 41 | Initial | 2 mins | $50 |
| 42 | 1 | 2 mins | $50 |
| 43 | 2 | 2 mins | $50 |
| 44 | 3 | 3 mins | $60 |
| 45 | 4 | 3 mins | $60 |
| 46 | 5 | 4 mins | $70 |
| 47 | 6 | 4 mins | $70 |
| 48 | 7 | 6 mins | $80 |
| 49 | 8 | 6 mins | $80 |
| 50 |
Advance (Above Grd. 8) |
10 mins | $100 |
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