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Vocal Classes 2026

 

Saturday 21 March - Sunday 22 March

 

Delrow Community Hall, Hilfield Lane,

Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8DJ

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST CREATE A USER ACCOUNT AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE

 

 

 

Adjudicator: TBC

 

 

 

 

VOCAL SECTION
  • A very warm welcome to the Vocal section- Please don't hestitate to get in touch if you have any questions – fiona@watfordfestival.co.uk or Whatsapp Fiona 07957 363 339
  • Most classes are for children up to the age of 18. There are Open classes for adults and children aged 16+
  • *NEW* for 2026 Relaxed Class (B18) - A non-competative class suitable for children of any age to perform in a more relaxed environment. Within reason, we will try to accommodate any requests or specific needs. Feedback will be given, but there will be no competative element. All children will receive a medal for participating. Please get in touch with Fiona to discuss your requirements.

 

Vocal solo 'classical' type, accompanied song

 
  • Please be sure to sing the correct songs for your class(es). Classical style accompanied pieces for classes B1-B6. Musical theatre or film for classes B7-12 etc. There are no classes for Pop songs
B1

Vocal solo - School Year 3 and under

 

 3 mins £14.00
B2

Vocal solo - School Year 4 and 5

 

 3 mins £14.00
B3

Vocal solo - School Year 6 and 7

 

 4 mins £15.00
B4

Vocal solo - School Year 8 and 9

 

 4 mins £15.00
B5

Vocal solo - School Year 10 and 11

 

 5 mins £16.00
B6

Vocal solo - School Year 12 and 13

 

 5 mins £16.00
B7

Song from a Music Theatre Show or Film - School Year 2 and under

 

 3 mins £14.00
B8

Song from a Music Theatre Show or Film - School Year 3 and 4

 

 4 mins £15.00
B9

Song from a Music Theatre Show or Film - School Year 5 and 6

 

 5 mins £16.00
B10

Song from a Music Theatre Show or Film - School Year 7 and 8

 

 5 mins £16.00
B11

Song from a Music Theatre Show or Film - School Year 9 and 10

 

 5 mins £16.00
B12

Song from a Music Theatre Show or Film - School Year 11, 12 and 13

 

 5 mins £16.00
B13

Unaccompanied Folksong (any language) age 16 and under

 

 4 mins £15.00
B14

Song with Religious Text - School Year 8 and under (You are welcome to sing from a copy if your piece is from an Oratorio)

 

 4 mins £15.00
B15

Song with Religious Text - School Year 9-13 (You are welcome to sing from a copy if your piece is from an Oratorio)

 

 5 mins £16.00
B16

Vocal Duet - age 16 and under

 

 5 mins £18.00

B17

Set Piece Class - In the garden flowers are growing - Ukranian traditional arr. W H Anderson. (ABRSM Songbook G3) 2 verses

 

 3 mins £14.00

B18

*NEW* Relaxed Class - A non-competative class suitable for children of any age to perform in a more relaxed environment

 

 5 mins £16.00

 

OPEN CLASSES - For adults and children aged 16+

 
  • Please time your songs carefully and make sure you do not exceed the time limit. When there is a time limit specified your performance will be judged only to that point and may be terminated.
  • Please bring 2 copies of the music on the day. One MUST be an original copy, the other may be a photocopy that is destroyed after the performance. The accompanist and the adjudicator both need a copy of the music. 
  • You are welcome to sing from a copy if your piece is from an Oratorio 
  • Any questions most welcome - please get in touch: fiona@watfordfestival.co.uk Or Whatsapp Fiona 07957 363 339
B19

Open - Vocal Duet Class

 

 5 mins £18.00
B20

Open - Classical Song by a British composer

 

 5 mins £16.00
B21

Open - Classical Class (May include: Lieder/French Song/ Opera/Oratorio)

 

 5 mins £16.00
B22

Open - Musical Theatre Show or Film

 

 5 mins £16.00
B23

Open - Recital Class (Up to 4 pieces, to create suitable recital)

 

 15 mins £26.00