South Glamorgan Festival for Young Musicians. SGFYM singing, playing brass, woodwind, strings, piano, music instruments performing solo and ensemble singing, competition every May for school age children and youths, based Cardiff Wales, UK

By popular demand, we are delighted to welcome Robert Bailey once again this year. He is not only a strings specialist but he is also a conductor. Don't miss this opportunity to enter your ensemble. (up to 10 musicians per ensemble this year!) Robert Bailey will be giving master classes for both strings and ensembles over the Festival weekend.

Robert Bailey studied at the Guildhall School of Music with Christopher Bunting and Stefan Popov. He has held principal positions at ENO, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, and for four years was 'cellist in the Delme Quartet with whom he broadcast many times on BBC Radio 3 and made several CD recordings.

In addition to a busy performing schedule Robert is increasingly regarded as a conductor, appearing regularly with the Locrian Chamber Orchestra at St.Martin's in the Fields. He has also introduced and conducted several concerts with the English National Orchestra and recently conducted two concerts with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra in Australia.

In the field of Education Robert teaches 'cello and conducts at London's Centre for Young Musicians and examines for the Associated Board.

We are very pleased to be able to welcome Anthony Williams as our Piano Adjudicator. He has a very busy schedule and we are fortunate that he is able to join us this year.

Anthony was born in Rochford, Essex and studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Alexander Kelly. Following success in several international piano competitions he has gone on to give recitals, broadcasts and concerto appearances around the world. He is also an experienced accompanist, performing with soloists such as Peter Cropper and Ann Murray.

As a piano teacher Anthony has established an international reputation, his pupils achieving notable competition success (including a concerto finalist in the BBC Young Musician) and many going on to become professional musicians. Having taught at the Royal Academy of Music and Reading University Anthony is now based full-time at Radley College as Head of Keyboard and Instrumental Studies combining this with a busy freelance career. He has written numerous articles and books on piano teaching and regularly presents lecture-recitals and seminars on performance, repertoire and the art of teaching, most recently to teachers and students in SE Asia and China as well throughout the UK , including the RCM. Most recent publications include 'The Best of Grade' books for Faber.

Anthony is an Senior Moderator for the ABRSM (both jazz and classical), Trainer and Examiner, and, a Piano Mentor on the CT ABRSM course. He is an experienced and busy adjudicator and President of Chipping Norton Music Festival.

Welcome back to Luise Horrocks who is a very popular vocal adjudicator with all our vocal performers at SGFYM.

Luise Horrocks studied singing on an Advanced Studies at the Royal College of Music after graduating with a degree in English from Oxford University.

She has performed extensively as a Soprano Soloist throughout the UK and Europe. While specialising primarily in Oratorio, she has also given many Song Recitals and has appeared on the opera stage at Buxton Opera House. She has also sung in a series of concerts and Recitals in South Africa and the USA and her wide repertoire extends from works by Monteverdi to Stravinsky. She has made several recordings and her BBC broadcasts include performances of Handel's Messiah, Haydn's Creation and works by Goehr.

Luise has held positions as a teacher in both the Junior and Senior departments of the Birmingham Conservatoire and as a visiting lecturer at Birmingham University. She runs an extensive private teaching practice and is regularly asked to give Masterclasses. She works as a Vocal Coach on several residential courses for singers and is a mentor on the CT ABRSM panel. She has also trained and conducted the Wyre Forest Young Voices choir.

As an adjudicator member of the British & International Federation of Festivals she has wide experience of many different festivals. Luise has also travelled widely as a Senior Examiner for Trinity Guildhall, having special responsibility for singing, which includes working on syllabus setting, training new examiners and leading Teacher Workshops.

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We look forward to welcoming Luan on her first visit to adjudicate at SGFYM.

Luan Shaw MA PGDip BA(Hons) ABSM (P) ABSM(T) Hon. BC - Wind & Brass

Luan Shaw trained at Birmingham Conservatoire where in her final year she won all the woodwind prizes, a Countess of Munster Award and the Worshipful Company of Musicians' Silver Medal.

Following her graduation in 1994 she gained a place in the prestigious European Union Youth Orchestra and embarked upon a rich and varied freelance career, later reading for a Masters Degree in Psychology for Musicians at the University of Sheffield.
In 2001 Luan was awarded an honorary degree from Birmingham Conservatoire 'in recognition of distinguished work within the field of music'. Luan now divides her time between performing, adjudicating, examining, moderating, mentoring, teaching, delivering music workshops and motherhood!

As a chamber musician and soloist, Luan has performed at festivals and recital venues throughout the UK , on BBC radio and as part of the Banff International Festival in Canada . She has performed solo clarinet concertos by Mozart, Crusell, Weber and Nielsen and in addition to 15 years working as an 'extra' player with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra , Luan is co-principal clarinettist of Orchestra of the Swan and principal clarinet with Longborough Festival Opera.

Luan is also committed to music education and has been teaching children and adults of all ages and abilities for over twenty years. She taught clarinet and coached chamber music at Birmingham Conservatoire Junior School since its inception in 1993 and was Co-ordinator of Woodwind and Brass there from 1997-2002. She then held the post of Joint Head of Music: Head of Instrumental Studies at Hallfield School in Birmingham from 2002-2007. Many of Luan's former students have gained entry to courses at the RCM, RAM, RNCM, Birmingham Conservatoire and the Welsh College of Music and Drama.

Luan runs her own series of Live Music Workshops in primary schools and special schools in addition to numerous collaborations with arts organisations including the CBSO, Orchestra of the Swan, Wigmore Hall, The Stables Theatre, Live Music Now, The Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts, Birmingham Focus on Blindness and Birmingham Music Service. She also works with the Maskarade Clarinet Quartet and the Carousel Clarinet Duo giving concerts on behalf of The Council for Music in Hospitals and The Lost Chord Project for Dementia Sufferers.

In recent years, Luan has moved into the field of assessment; moderating performance components for GCE (AS Level) Music and examining Diploma candidates for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. She is also a mentor for students following the ABRSM's Professional Development ( Teaching Music Effectively and CT ABRSM ) courses.

Luan has very much enjoyed working as a specialist and a generalist adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals since 2001.

FESTIVAL UPDATE NON-COMPETITIVE CONCERT CLASSES JUNIOR CLASSES Years 3 to 6 INTERMEDIATE CLASSES Years 7 to 9 SENIOR CLASSES Years 10 to 13 SPECIALIST CLASSES GALA CONCERT FESTIVAL WINNERS ADJUDICATORS	Adjudicators for 2010 Festival By popular demand, we are delighted to welcome Robert Bailey once again this year. He is not only a strings specialist but he is also a conductor. Don't miss this opportunity to enter your ensemble. (up to 10 musicians per ensemble this year!) Robert Bailey will be giving master classes for both strings and ensembles over the Festival weekend. Robert Bailey, AGSM, LRAM (Strings & Ensembles ) Robert Bailey studied at the Guildhall School of Music with Christopher Bunting and Stefan Popov. He has held principal positions at ENO, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, and for four years was 'cellist in the Delme Quartet with whom he broadcast many times on BBC Radio 3 and made several CD recordings. In addition to a busy performing schedule Robert is increasingly regarded as a conductor, appearing regularly with the Locrian Chamber Orchestra at St.Martin's in the Fields. He has also introduced and conducted several concerts with the English National Orchestra and recently conducted two concerts with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra in Australia. In the field of Education Robert teaches 'cello and conducts at London's Centre for Young Musicians and examines for the Associated Board. ----------- We are very pleased to be able to welcome Anthony Williams as our Piano Adjudicator. He has a very busy schedule and we are fortunate that he is able to join us this year. Anthony Williams M.Mus Dip.RAM GRSM LRAM (Piano) Anthony was born in Rochford, Essex and studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Alexander Kelly. Following success in several international piano competitions he has gone on to give recitals, broadcasts and concerto appearances around the world. He is also an experienced accompanist, performing with soloists such as Peter Cropper and Ann Murray. As a piano teacher Anthony has established an international reputation, his pupils achieving notable competition success (including a concerto finalist in the BBC Young Musician) and many going on to become professional musicians. Having taught at the Royal Academy of Music and Reading University Anthony is now based full-time at Radley College as Head of Keyboard and Instrumental Studies combining this with a busy freelance career. He has written numerous articles and books on piano teaching and regularly presents lecture-recitals and seminars on performance, repertoire and the art of teaching, most recently to teachers and students in SE Asia and China as well throughout the UK , including the RCM. Most recent publications include 'The Best of Grade' books for Faber. Anthony is an Senior Moderator for the ABRSM (both jazz and classical), Trainer and Examiner, and, a Piano Mentor on the CT ABRSM course. He is an experienced and busy adjudicator and President of Chipping Norton Music Festival. ----------- Welcome back to Luise Horrocks who is a very popular vocal adjudicator with all our vocal performers at SGFYM. Luise Horrocks, MA (oxon), PGCE, ARCM, PGCA (Vocal specialist) Luise Horrocks studied singing on an Advanced Studies at the Royal College of Music after graduating with a degree in English from Oxford University. She has performed extensively as a Soprano Soloist throughout the UK and Europe. While specialising primarily in Oratorio, she has also given many Song Recitals and has appeared on the opera stage at Buxton Opera House. She has also sung in a series of concerts and Recitals in South Africa and the USA and her wide repertoire extends from works by Monteverdi to Stravinsky. She has made several recordings and her BBC broadcasts include performances of Handel's Messiah, Haydn's Creation and works by Goehr. Luise has held positions as a teacher in both the Junior and Senior departments of the Birmingham Conservatoire and as a visiting lecturer at Birmingham University. She runs an extensive private teaching practice and is regularly asked to give Masterclasses. She works as a Vocal Coach on several residential courses for singers and is a mentor on the CT ABRSM panel. She has also trained and conducted the Wyre Forest Young Voices choir. As an adjudicator member of the British & International Federation of Festivals she has wide experience of many different festivals. Luise has also travelled widely as a Senior Examiner for Trinity Guildhall, having special responsibility for singing, which includes working on syllabus setting, training new examiners and leading Teacher Workshops. ----------- We look forward to welcoming Luan on her first visit to adjudicate at SGFYM. Luan Shaw MA PGDip BA(Hons) ABSM (P) ABSM(T) Hon. BC - Wind & Brass Luan Shaw trained at Birmingham Conservatoire where in her final year she won all the woodwind prizes, a Countess of Munster Award and the Worshipful Company of Musicians' Silver Medal. Following her graduation in 1994 she gained a place in the prestigious European Union Youth Orchestra and embarked upon a rich and varied freelance career, later reading for a Masters Degree in Psychology for Musicians at the University of Sheffield. In 2001 Luan was awarded an honorary degree from Birmingham Conservatoire 'in recognition of distinguished work within the field of music'. Luan now divides her time between performing, adjudicating, examining, moderating, mentoring, teaching, delivering music workshops and motherhood! As a chamber musician and soloist, Luan has performed at festivals and recital venues throughout the UK , on BBC radio and as part of the Banff International Festival in Canada . She has performed solo clarinet concertos by Mozart, Crusell, Weber and Nielsen and in addition to 15 years working as an 'extra' player with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra , Luan is co-principal clarinettist of Orchestra of the Swan and principal clarinet with Longborough Festival Opera. Luan is also committed to music education and has been teaching children and adults of all ages and abilities for over twenty years. She taught clarinet and coached chamber music at Birmingham Conservatoire Junior School since its inception in 1993 and was Co-ordinator of Woodwind and Brass there from 1997-2002. She then held the post of Joint Head of Music: Head of Instrumental Studies at Hallfield School in Birmingham from 2002-2007. Many of Luan's former students have gained entry to courses at the RCM, RAM, RNCM, Birmingham Conservatoire and the Welsh College of Music and Drama. Luan runs her own series of Live Music Workshops in primary schools and special schools in addition to numerous collaborations with arts organisations including the CBSO, Orchestra of the Swan, Wigmore Hall, The Stables Theatre, Live Music Now, The Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts, Birmingham Focus on Blindness and Birmingham Music Service. She also works with the Maskarade Clarinet Quartet and the Carousel Clarinet Duo giving concerts on behalf of The Council for Music in Hospitals and The Lost Chord Project for Dementia Sufferers. In recent years, Luan has moved into the field of assessment; moderating performance components for GCE (AS Level) Music and examining Diploma candidates for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. She is also a mentor for students following the ABRSM's Professional Development ( Teaching Music Effectively and CT ABRSM ) courses. Luan has very much enjoyed working as a specialist and a generalist adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals since 2001.
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