Any member of the Woodwind, Recorder or Brass families
All classes are Own Choice and may be performed accompanied or unaccompanied
Candidates may not play the same piece in more than one class.
No competitor may enter more than once with the same instrument in the same class
All classes may be entered non-competitively
A copy of the music to be played must be given to the Adjudicator immediately before the performance.
Sometimes Levels are given rather than grades. For details please click here
Adjudicator: Robin Page MA Cantab, LRAM
Class Number | Class Name | Level | Time | Trophy | Fee | Set Piece | |
3350 | Woodwind, Recorder or Brass Solo | Beginner | 2 | DPAF Trophy | £7.00 | Own Choice | |
3353 | Woodwind, Recorder or Brass Solo | Elementary | 3 | DPAF Trophy | £7.50 | Own Choice | |
3355 | Woodwind, Recorder or Brass Solo | Intermediate | 5 | Tamarisk Plate | £8.50 | Own Choice | |
3357 | Woodwind, Recorder or Brass Solo | Advanced | 6 | DPAF Trophy | £9.00 | Own Choice | |
3359 | Woodwind, Recorder or Brass Solo | Open | 8 | DPAF Trophy | £11.00 | Own Choice |
Additional trophies may be awarded for an exceptional performance in any class.
Nymet Publications Plaque for an exceptional Recorder performance
Edward Scull Trophy (Advanced Flute) for an exceptional Flute performance
Zena Almond Oboe Cup for an exceptional Oboe performance
Geoff Mountain Memorial Cup for an exceptional Saxophone or Recorder performance
Advanced Clarinet Cup for an exceptional Clarinet performance
Instrumental Duet
Class Number | Class Name | Level | Time | Trophy | Fee | Set Piece | |
3395 | Instrumental Duet | Beginner | 3 | DPAF Medal | £9.00 | Own Choice | |
3396 | Instrumental Duet | Elementary | 4 | DPAF Trophy | £11.00 | Own Choice | |
3397 | Instrumental Duet | Intermediate | 5 | DPAF Trophy | £13.00 | Own Choice | |
3398 | Instrumental Duet | Advanced | 6 | DPAF Trophy | £14.50 | Own Choice | |
3399 | Instrumental Duet | Open | 7 | DPAF Trophy | £15.50 | Own Choice |
Teacher and Pupil Instrumental Duet
Class Number | Class Name | Level | Time | Trophy | Fee | Set Piece | |
3741 | Teacher and Pupil Instrumental Duet | Any instrument, any level | 5 | DPAF Trophy | £15.00 | Own Choice |
Woodwind, Recorder or Brass Recital Class
Class Number | Class Name | Level | Time | Trophy | Fee | Set Piece | |
3366 | Woodwind, Recorder or Brass Recital | Any age or level | 10 | Nymet Publications Shield | £16.00 | Any 2 or 3 pieces or movements in contrasting styles |
Class Number | Class Name | Level | Time | Trophy | Fee | Set Piece | |
2250 | Concerto or Sonata Class (any instrument, not piano) | OPEN | 15 | Kenneth Skinner Memorial Trophy | £21.00 | Own Choice |
Conductor optional, any combination of five or more instruments (strings, wind or brass). These classes are Non-Competitive.
Class Number | Class Name | Level | Time | Trophy | Fee | Set Piece | |
3512 | Instrumental Ensemble | Junior age 11 & under. | 10 | DPAF Trophy | £19.00 | Own Choice | |
3514 | Instrumental Ensemble | Senior, age 18 & under. | 10 | DPAF Trophy | £20.00 | Own Choice |
See also the Chamber Music class