{"id":21,"date":"2012-06-12T19:28:52","date_gmt":"2012-06-12T19:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dpaf.org.uk\/wp\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2025-02-17T16:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T16:40:48","slug":"piano","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dpaf.org.uk\/wp\/?page_id=21","title":{"rendered":"Piano"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Own Choice classes you may play any music within the time limit.
\nPlease see the<\/strong><\/span> Guidance here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A copy of your piece(s) must be provided for the Adjudicator.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes Levels are given rather than grades. For details please click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Adjudicator: Jena Pang<\/b><\/a> MA(Oxon), PGDL<\/p><\/p>\n

<\/a>Piano Solos, Graded Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note the changes to classes 4699 and 4700, and the separate classes for Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Class Number<\/B><\/TD>\nClass Name<\/B><\/TD>\nLevel<\/B><\/TD>\nTime<\/B><\/TD>\nTrophy<\/B><\/TD>\nFee<\/B><\/TD>\nSet Piece<\/B><\/TD>\n\n\n<\/TD>\n<\/TR>\n
4699<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Beginner, up to 12 months Tuition<\/td>2<\/td>DPAF Medal<\/td>£7.00<\/td>Own Choice - max two pieces<\/td>
\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4700<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Initial Grade<\/td>2<\/td>DPAF Medal<\/td>£7.00<\/td>Own Choice - one piece only<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4701<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Grade 1<\/td>2<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£7.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4702<\/td>Piano Solo <\/td>Grade 2<\/td>3<\/td>DPAF Medal<\/td>£7.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4703<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Grade 3<\/td>3<\/td>Gittings Cup (Piano, tall)<\/td>£7.50<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4704<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Grade 4<\/td>5<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£8.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4705<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Grade 5<\/td>5<\/td>Ann Silverstone Cup<\/td>£8.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4706<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Grade 6<\/td>5<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£9.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4707<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Grade 7<\/td>5<\/td>Lucy Phillips Shield<\/td>£9.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4708<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Grade 8<\/td>8<\/td>John Potter Cup (1)<\/td>£9.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4709<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Open<\/td>8<\/td>Susan Hinde Cup<\/td>£9.50<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/p>\n

<\/a>Recital Class<\/strong>
\nAny\u00a0three<\/strong>\u00a0pieces or movements in contrasting style. At least one piece to be played from memory.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n
Class Number<\/B><\/TD>\nClass Name<\/B><\/TD>\nLevel<\/B><\/TD>\nTime<\/B><\/TD>\nTrophy<\/B><\/TD>\nFee<\/B><\/TD>\nSet Piece<\/B><\/TD>\n\n\n<\/TD>\n<\/TR>\n
4808<\/td>Piano Recital Class<\/td>Age 10 - 14 yrs<\/td>15<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£19.00<\/td>Any three pieces or movements in contrasting style. At least one piece to be played from memory.<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4809<\/td>Piano Recital Class<\/td>Age 15 - 18 yrs<\/td>15<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£19.00<\/td>Any three pieces or movements in contrasting style. At least one piece to be played from memory.<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4810<\/td>Piano Recital Class<\/td>Open<\/td>20<\/td>Recital Candelabra<\/td>£20.50<\/td>Any three pieces or movements in contrasting style. At least one piece to be played from memory.<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/p>\n

The Recital Candelabra<\/strong> will be awarded for the highest mark in these classes.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Piano Concerto<\/strong>
\nA second piano will be provided if candidates choose not to bring their own orchestra. Suitable cuts in orchestral introductions etc acceptable.<\/p>\n

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Class Number<\/B><\/TD>\nClass Name<\/B><\/TD>\nLevel<\/B><\/TD>\nTime<\/B><\/TD>\nTrophy<\/B><\/TD>\nFee<\/B><\/TD>\nSet Piece<\/B><\/TD>\n\n\n<\/TD>\n<\/TR>\n
4255<\/td>Piano Concerto<\/td>Open<\/td>15<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£20.50<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n
Class Number<\/B><\/TD>\nClass Name<\/B><\/TD>\nLevel<\/B><\/TD>\nTime<\/B><\/TD>\nTrophy<\/B><\/TD>\nFee<\/B><\/TD>\nSet Piece<\/B><\/TD>\n\n\n<\/TD>\n<\/TR>\n<\/table><\/p>\n

Where a trophy is shown for more than one class, the highest mark will win the trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>Piano Duets<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Class Number<\/B><\/TD>\nClass Name<\/B><\/TD>\nLevel<\/B><\/TD>\nTime<\/B><\/TD>\nTrophy<\/B><\/TD>\nFee<\/B><\/TD>\nSet Piece<\/B><\/TD>\n\n\n<\/TD>\n<\/TR>\n
4725<\/td>Piano Duet<\/td>Beginner<\/td>2<\/td>Rachel Cornish Cup<\/td>£11.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4727<\/td>Piano Duet<\/td>Elementary\/Intermediate<\/td>5<\/td>Catherine Milne Cup (1)<\/td>£13.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4728<\/td>Piano Duet<\/td>Advanced<\/td>7<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£15.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4729<\/td>Piano Duet<\/td>Open<\/td>8<\/td>Catherine Milne Cup (1)<\/td>£16.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4730<\/td>Piano Duet Recital<\/td>Open<\/td>20<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£20.50<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4737<\/td>Child & Parent\/Relative Duet<\/td>Any age, any level<\/td>5<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£13.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4739<\/td>Teacher & Pupil Piano Duet<\/td>Beginner & Elementary<\/td>5<\/td>Claire Phillips Shields<\/td>£11.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/p>\n

<\/a>Piano Trio<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Class Number<\/B><\/TD>\nClass Name<\/B><\/TD>\nLevel<\/B><\/TD>\nTime<\/B><\/TD>\nTrophy<\/B><\/TD>\nFee<\/B><\/TD>\nSet Piece<\/B><\/TD>\n\n\n<\/TD>\n<\/TR>\n
4735<\/td>Piano Trio<\/td>Age up to 8 yrs<\/td>6<\/td>DPAF Medal<\/td>£16.50<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4736<\/td>Piano Trio<\/td>Age 9yrs an older<\/td>6<\/td>Rudd Cup<\/td>£16.50<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/p>\n

Eight Hands, Two Pianos<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Class Number<\/B><\/TD>\nClass Name<\/B><\/TD>\nLevel<\/B><\/TD>\nTime<\/B><\/TD>\nTrophy<\/B><\/TD>\nFee<\/B><\/TD>\nSet Piece<\/B><\/TD>\n\n\n<\/TD>\n<\/TR>\n
4743<\/td>Eight Hands, Two Pianos<\/td>Advanced<\/td>8<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£20.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/p>\n

<\/a>Jazz Piano Solo<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n
Class Number<\/B><\/TD>\nClass Name<\/B><\/TD>\nLevel<\/B><\/TD>\nTime<\/B><\/TD>\nTrophy<\/B><\/TD>\nFee<\/B><\/TD>\nSet Piece<\/B><\/TD>\n\n\n<\/TD>\n<\/TR>\n
4746<\/td>Jazz Piano Solo<\/td>Up to Grade 5<\/td>6<\/td>Jazz Trophy<\/td>£7.50<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr>
4747<\/td>Jazz Piano Solo<\/td>Grades 6 - 8<\/td>8<\/td>Harold Walker Memorial Cup for Jazz Solo<\/td>£8.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/p>\n

Piano Solo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n
Class Number<\/B><\/TD>\nClass Name<\/B><\/TD>\nLevel<\/B><\/TD>\nTime<\/B><\/TD>\nTrophy<\/B><\/TD>\nFee<\/B><\/TD>\nSet Piece<\/B><\/TD>\n\n\n<\/TD>\n<\/TR>\n
4715<\/td>Piano Solo<\/td>Any age, any level<\/td>4<\/td>DPAF Trophy<\/td>£7.00<\/td>Own Choice<\/td>\n \n \n <\/form><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

<\/a>Adult Challenger<\/strong><\/p>\n

For details please see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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