Year 2023

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to see the Guild results for that date
(O - Outstanding : D - Distinction : C - Commended
M - Merit : m - Moderate : F - Fair )


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Royal Hall 29/04/2023
10:00 AM JC8
Mixed Choirs (Up to Year 2)
Adjudicator: Luise Horrocks
Official accompanist:
Test: Two contrasting pieces of Own Choice. Time limit 8 minutes.
1. The Buchan School 86 C
2. Ballacottier Primary School 85 C
3. Cronk-y-Berry KS1 Choir 84 C
4. Peel Clothworkers School 84 C

JC4
School Choirs ( under 150 on register )
Adjudicator: Luise Horrocks
Official accompanist:
Test: Two contrasting pieces of own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.
Award: The Vancouver Shield will be awarded to the Under 12 Choir gaining highest marks in Classes JC1 to JC4
1. Braddan School 83 M
2. Manor Park Primary School 86 C

11:30 AM JC7
Action Songs (Up to Year 6)
Adjudicator: Luise Horrocks
Official accompanist:
Test: Own choice. Time limit 10 minutes.
Adults/Teachers must not participate in or conduct the performance. No scenery or properties, excepting minimum props integral to the performance. Backing tracks permitted in CD format and must be provided to the Secretary with the entry. You are advised to bring a spare copy on the day of the competition
1. The Platform Theatre School 88 D
2. Ballacottier Primary School
3. Kirk Michael Bluebell Class
4. The Arts Hub Glee Club Juniors
5. Kewaigue School Choir
6. Stage One Drama School 89 D

C2
Mixed Chorals (Adult)
Adjudicator: Luise Horrocks
Official accompanist:
Test: Time limit 12 minutes
(a) "Avinu Malkenu" - John Leavitt (published by Hal Leonard)
(b) Own choice
(c) Own choice

02:30 PM C4
Female Voice Choirs (Adult)
Adjudicator: Luise Horrocks
Official accompanist:
Test: (a) "Flowers in Winter" - John Purifoy (published by Hal Leonard)
(b) Own choice
(c) Own choice
1. Manx Voices 89 D
2. Lon Vane Ladies Choir Choir 88 D

C3
Male Voice Choirs (Adult)
Adjudicator: Luise Horrocks
Official accompanist:
Test: (a) "Let All Men Sing" - Keith Christopher (published by Hal Leonard)
(b) Own Choice
(c) Own Choice
Time limit 12 minutes.
1. Lon Dhoo Male Voice Choir 87 D

C1
Concert Class (Adult)
Adjudicator: Luise Horrocks
Official accompanist:
Test: 15 minute own choice programme containing at least one unaccompanied piece and including announcements
1. Manx Voices 90 O
2. Isle of Man Government Staff C 87 D
3. Lon Dhoo Male Voice Choir 87 D
4. Meadowside Choral Society W
5. Musicale 89 D
6. Glenfaba Chorale 87 D

SG9
Vocal Ensemble (Up to Year 13)
Adjudicator: Kathryn Page
Official accompanist:
Test: Own choice.
Minimum 8, maximum 12 singers. Any combination of voices male and/or female.
1. The Arts Hub Glee Club Team Pulse 87 D
2. Ballacottier Primary School 86 C
3. Platform Vocal Ensemble X 92 O
4. The Arts Hub Glee Club Team Beatz 89 D

06:45 PM JS12
Popular Song 1930 to Present (Years 9 to 13)
Adjudicator: Kathryn Page
Official accompanist: David Kilgallon
Test: Own choice of song written for immediate appeal but which has become part of the long term repertoire of popular music and jazz. Excludes songs specified for other classes. Accompanied by either piano or acoustic guitar.
1. Adam Brooks 84 C
2. Breesha Kelsey 86 C
3. Ealish Creer 88 D
4. Cate Tonks W
5. Emily Bridson 91 O
6. Keira Metcalfe 89 D
7. Aeryn Breed W
8. William Shooter 90 O
9. Orry Wilson 90 O
10. Evie Skillicorn 92 O
11. Bethany Williams 87 D
12. Emma Shaw 86 C
13. Kasia Ashton 88 D
14. Kendra Metcalfe W
15. Elicia Smith W
16. Amy Gravestock 88 D

08:00 PM JC5
Concert Class (Up to Year 13)
Adjudicator: Kathryn Page
Official accompanist:
Test: Ten minute programme including announcements.
Award: May Bloomfield Memorial Prize of £100
1. SNHS Vocal Group 88 D
2. SNHS Lower School Choir temple 88 D
3. The Xenakis Singers 86 C
4. Little Crescendos 86 C
5. Stage One Drama School 89 D