Piano Day
Saturday, 16 November 2024
School of Music, Bangor University
Come and join in the fun!
A great opportunity for pianists of all ages and abilities to perform in a friendly and positive atmosphere as part of the activities arranged to lead up to the next Wales International Piano Festival to be held in Caernarfon in 2025.
The Piano Day will be held in Bangor University’s Music Department on Saturday 16th November 2024 from 9.30am. There are a number of classes (solo and duets) and everyone is welcome to take part in as many as they would like, with the emphasis on performing in front of an audience and receiving feedback from the professional pianists. Every pianist who takes part will receive a certificate of participation.
Rather than place performances 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc, the professional pianists will select a certain number of pianists who have made an impression during the day to perform in a concert at 3:30pm.
Piano Day Classes
Graded ClassesABRSM, Trinity Guildhall or London College of Music |
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| Class | Standard (grade) | Requirements | Time limit |
| 1 | Pre-Grade 1 | Two or three contrasting pieces | 2 min |
| 2 | 1 | Two or three contrasting pieces | 3 min |
| 3 | 2&3 | Two contrasting pieces | 4 min |
| 4 | 4&5 | Two contrasting pieces | 5 min |
| 5 | 6&7 | Own choice | 6 min |
| 6 | 8 | Own choice | 8 min |
Period / Style Classes |
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| Class | Class Title | Age | Requirements | Time limit |
| 7 | Baroque 1650-1750 | Under 18 | One or two pieces | 6 min |
| 8 | Classical 1751-1820 |
Under 18 | One or two pieces | 6 min |
| 9 | Romantic 1821-1910 |
Under 18 | One or two pieces | 6 min |
| 10 | 20th-21st Century 1911 – present |
Under 18 | One or two pieces | 6 min |
| 11 | Jazz, Ragtime & Blues | Under 12 | One or two pieces | 3 min |
| 12 | Jazz, Ragtime & Blues | 12-18 | One or two pieces | 4 min |
General Classes |
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Class |
Class Title |
Age |
Requirements |
Time limit |
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13 |
12 months or less tuition |
10 years & under |
One or two pieces |
2 min |
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14 |
12 months or less tuition |
11-17 years |
One or two pieces |
3 min |
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15 |
Adult: Standard up to Grade 5 |
Over 18 |
One or two pieces |
5 min |
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16 |
Adult: Grade 5+ Standard |
Over 18 |
Two contrasting pieces |
7 min |
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17 |
Recital |
Under 14 |
Own choice |
7 min |
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18 |
Recital |
14-17 yrs |
Own choice |
10 min |
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19 |
Recital |
Over 18 |
Own choice |
12 min |
Piano Duets |
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Class |
Class Title |
Age | Requirements | Time limit |
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20 |
Duet: Teacher & Pupil on 1 piano |
Any age |
Own choice Student from beginner to Grade 3 standard |
3 min |
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21 |
Duet: 1 Piano |
Any age |
Own choice | 6 min |
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22 |
Duet: 2 Piano |
Any age |
Own choice | 6 min |
Register to Take Part!
Fee: £8 per person (to participate in up to 3 classes) and then £2 for any additional class(es).
Register here between 1st and 25th October 2024.
Rules and Further Guidance
- Pianists from any country are welcome to take part in the Piano Day.
- Pianists must be within the relevant age for the class on the day that the Piano Day is held.
- For the £8 registration fee pianists can take part in up to 3 classes (provided they are within the age limits), and then £2 for every additional competition.
- In the graded classes, (classes 2-6) the pieces may be from the ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall or London College of Music syllabus of any year. In the case of class number 1 (pre-grade 1) any pieces that are of pre-grade 1 standard may be performed. We are aware that some pianists are in between grades at present and might be learning other pieces before moving on to the next grade. In this case their tutor should assess which graded class is closest to the level of those pieces.
- The same piece(s) may be performed in more than one class.
- Duets – Only one member needs to register (and pay) but there will be space to enter the name of the other member of the duo on the registration form.
- The decisions of the professional pianists are final and cannot be challenged.
- Make sure you keep within the stated time limit.
- After the deadline the organisers will draw up a timetable considering which classes each pianist is taking part in. The aim is for the pianists to sit in for as much of their class as possible in order to support and learn from each other. At the end of each class the judges will give verbal feedback before moving on to the next class.
- If a pianist pulls out for any reason after registration, the registration fee will not be refunded.
This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
