Forres and District Pipe Band Open Practice Chanter Competition

• Please complete the form by the 30^th June
• Bank of Scotland, Sort Code: 80.22.60, Acct. No: 19103361
• Entries will be accepted on the day at the discretion of the judge

Entry Fee

£3.00

The Bob Thompson Memorial Trophy will be presented to best 12 years and under performance

The Forres and District Pipe Band Trophy will be presented to the best 14 years and under performance

Winners will be awarded a cash prize and a trophy in each class

Draw will commence at 13:30                         

Competition will commence at 14:00

Competitors report to practice chanter judge Malcolm Mackintosh

at the Forres and District Pipe Band Tent

RULES

This competition is open to players who are learning on the practice chanter but have not yet moved onto the bagpipes.

Players may not enter more than one of the practice chanter classes, and are not eligible to enter any of the solo bagpipe competitions. 

12 years and under

A 2 part 2/4 March and repeat of own choice.

14 years and under

A 2 part 2/4 March and repeat of own choice.

Marks awarded by adjudicator.

   90+ or Outstanding -  An exceptional performance both technically and artistically

   87-89 or Distinction -  An excellent performance technically and artistically

   84-86 or Commended -  A convincing performance technically and artistically

   81-83 or Merit -  A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability

   78-80 or Moderate -  A performance showing development of technique and/or communication

   75-77 or Fair -  A performance limited in its communication

The descriptors will appear on the adjudication sheets together with the adjudicator’s comments and are intended to help competitors understand what they have achieved and how they can progress.

Persons awarded trophies are expected to arrange for and meet the cost of engraving and sign a letter of undertaking for its safekeeping and return. Trophies must be returned as instructed not later than 4 weeks before the start of the following years Forres Highland Games.

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