3rd UK Schools Music Festival: Apply for the Competition (Solo) --Live Competition--
For Solo Entries ( Piano only )
we have divided the competition into two school year groups:
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Primary (Years 1-6)
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Secondary (Years 7-12)
Each of these groups are further divided into four levels:
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Junior Level (Refers to Trinity/ABRSM grades 1-3)
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Intermediate Level (Refers to Trinity/ABRSM grades 4-6)
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Senior Level (Refers to Trinity/ABRSM grades 7-8)
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Advanced Level (Refers to Diploma level)
Date of Live Competition (Piano Solo Only): 18th & 19th April 2026 (Sat & Sun)
Venue: The Angela Burgess Recital Hall @ Royal Academy of Music
( Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5HT ) - specific times for each group on the competition date are yet to be confirmed
Requirements for Live Competition Participants:
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All contestants participating in the live competition MUST bring:
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One photocopy of the original score for the adjudicator to read during the performance.
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The original score (students are encouraged to purchase original scores).
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Student ID (Student card, passport, or ID document) for identity verification.
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Venue: The Angela Burgess Recital Hall @ Royal Academy of Music
( Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5HT )
Performance Choices
In this competition, We focus on students’ understanding of their chosen music, their artistry, and the way they interpret and express it in performance.
For Solo Entries, participants are invited to choose one piece to perform that corresponds to their chosen level (Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Advanced) based on Trinity/ABRSM grades. This allows participants to showcase their abilities through a piece that they connect with and enjoy.
Specific Guidelines:
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Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Levels: Participants are required to perform one exam piece that aligns with their chosen level.
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Advanced Level -- Participants have up to 15 minutes of performance time. (This can include: A single movement or several movements from a sonata, or Several movements from a larger work, carefully selected to reflect their ability and artistry. )