SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER
Akeley Wood Senior School, Buckingham
The Festival returns to give classical musicians of any level and instrument the chance to play in front of a panel of friendly, distinguished, and supportive judges.
This is a non-competitive Festival that looks to celebrate the art of joy of music-making in the Buckingham area.
See below for more information.
Entry is free
“Live performance is such a wonderful opportunity for players of all ages to share their music – I hope you will consider taking part in this important new venture!”
Ingrid Jacoby
International Concert Pianist and President
Buckingham Regional Music Festival
Class 001 Pre-grade 1
Class 002 Grade 1 – 2
Class 003 Grade 3 – 4
Class 004 Grade 5 – 6
Class 005 Grade 7 – 8
Class 006 Grade 8+
Class 007 Open Class (any grade, non-competitive)
Class 001 Pre-grade 1
Class 002 Grade 1 – 2
Class 003 Grade 3 – 4
Class 004 Grade 5 – 6
Class 005 Grade 7 – 8
Class 006 Grade 8+
Class 007 Open Class (any grade, non-competitive)
Class 008 Open Ensemble Class (any grade, non-competitive)
Class 001 Pre-grade 1
Class 002 Grade 1 – 2
Class 003 Grade 3 – 4
Class 004 Grade 5 – 6
Class 005 Grade 7 – 8
Class 006 Grade 8+
Class 007 Open Class (any grade, non-competitive)
Class 008 Open Ensemble Class (any grade, non-competitive)
Timings and entry costs
| Classes 001 and 002 | Up to 2 minutes | £6 |
| Class 003 | Up to 4 minutes | £9 |
| Class 004 | Up to 6 minutes | £12 |
| Classes 005 to 008 | Up to 10 minutes | £15 |
Please email info@brmf.co.uk for any enquiries and more information
Piano and strings
Hilary Davan Wetton is one of Britain’s most versatile and dynamic conductors.
Both choral and orchestral repertoire has featured in his wide-ranging career, and he is particularly admired for his interpretations of Haydn and Mendelssohn, as well as English music of the 20th century.
Acclaimed recordings include those with the City of London Choir, Guildford Choral Society, Holst Singers, London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras. He is a regular guest conductor with choirs and orchestras all over Britain and overseas. He is also an organist and has a celebrated duo with trumpeter, Crispian Steele-Perkins. Hilary’s commitment to young people includes rôles as Director of Music at St Paul’s Girls School, Tonbridge and Stowe Schools, as well as posts as conductor of the Edinburgh, Birmingham and Buckinghamshire Youth Orchestras. His book Reflections on Conducting was published in 2022.
Wind and Brass
Rachel studied recorder and viol with Carl Dolmetsch and harpsichord with Ruth Dyson.
She is on the visiting panel of conductors of the Society of Recorder Players and performs regularly, as soloist and with The Classical Music Company and the Dolmetsch Concertante. As well as making recordings, she has broadcast on radio and television.
In addition to teaching in schools, privately, at summer schools, both in the UK and Europe, weekend courses and one day workshops, she is increasingly in demand as an adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals.
FAQs
What about an accompanist?
You will need to arrange your own accompanist.
Our official Festival accompanist Craig Greene will also be available – please contact him here. It is likely that Craig will be booked up quickly, so contact him early to avoid disappointment.
If you have any further difficulties finding an accompanist, please do contact us on info@brmf.co.uk
Will there be a warm-up room?
There will be a warm-up rooms available with a keyboard.
Can I enter the Festival on multiple instruments?
Yes, you can enter as many times as you like but only once per instrument.
(Each entry is charged separately)
How do I pay?
When you complete the form, you will receive an email with an invoice with details to pay via bank transfer.
Cheques and cash are also accepted.
What is the prize winners’ concert?
The prize winners’ concert will take place in March in Buckingham to celebrate many of the
musicians who took part in the Buckingham Regional Music Festival.
If you have any questions, please contact info@brmf.co.uk
President
Ingrid Jacoby
Vice-presidents
Vanessa Conlan (Head, Akeley Wood School)
Ian Chislett (Head, Royal Latin School)
David Hudson (Former head, Royal Latin School)
Hilary Davan Wetton
Andrew McGinnes (Head, The Buckingham School)
Callum Anderson (MP for Buckingham and Bletchley)
Howard Mordue (Councillor)
Jane Mordue (Councillor)
Robert Secret (Violist and director of the Buckingham Summer Festival)
Robert Tucker (Head of music, Royal Latin School)
Buckingham Regional Music Festival 