This is a video submission competition, in memory of the British Mandolinist Alison Stephens.
There are two competitions: one for seniors 18 years and above, and one for juniors younger than 18 years. The two contests are outlined below.
27a Alison Stephens Memorial Prize – Senior (18 years and above) for solo/duo video
This involves a performance of two pieces with an emphasis on ‘interpretation’. One piece must be an Alison Stephens solo mandolin composition from a defined set of pieces listed on the BBMG website in September 2024. The other must be a solo or duo piece composed or arranged by Alison Stephens. Separate accompaniment is not permitted. Total playing time: 8 minutes maximum.
The entry fee is £7 for members and £9 for non-members.
The winner(s) will receive prize money of £50.
27b Alison Stephens Memorial Prize – Junior (under 18 years) for solo/duo video
This involves a performance of two pieces with an emphasis on ‘interpretation’. One piece must be an Alison Stephens solo mandolin composition from a defined set of pieces listed on the BBMG website in September 2024. The other must be a solo or duo piece composed or arranged by Alison Stephens. Separate accompaniment is not permitted. Total playing time: 6 minutes maximum.
he entry fee is £5 for members and £7 for non-members.
The winner(s) will receive prize money of £50.
List of set pieces: Contests 27a and b
Pieces composed by Alison Stephens from books listed below:
Six Episodes Reference AM514-39
A Day Out, Rondo
Six Excursions Reference AM514-66
Don’t go Gregory, C Five
Six Adventures Reference AM514-16
Ferris The Cat, Mount Fuji
Six Challenges Reference AM514-07
Contentment, Danza
15 Inventive Studies Reference AM514-32
At The Double
Pieces arranged by Alison Stephens from book listed below:
Favourite Mandolin Solos (18th Century) Reference AM514-37
Bourre 1 by JS Bach
Partita in G by Francesco Lecce
All the above books are available from Astute Music: https://www.astute-music.com/#/
The timetable for the competition is as follows:
15 November 2024 Deadline for applications – information will be provided on our website
15 February 2025 Submission of videos
The competitions will be judged by Iain Lennon
Announcements of winners and placements of entrants will be made in the Spring 2025 issue of the magazine.
How to Enter the competition
You enter by filling in this form and emailing it to bmgfederation@gmail.com, using the heading ‘Video Competion’