Huge number of Guitar Entries for the Chichester Festival

Posted by admin on March 1, 2011

The two weekends of 5th- 13th February saw a huge influx of guitarists and their supporters to Bognor Regis. The guitar section of the 56th Chichester Festival of Music, Dance and Speech was held at The Regis School of Music in Sudley Road, Bognor Regis under the auspices of the West Sussex Guitar Club.

In addition to local guitarists, performers came from far afield to compete. In total there were nearly 200 entries - 121 under 18's and 69 adult entries. Altogether, there were over 53 classes spanning beginners to recital class and covering solo, duet and ensemble playing, together with guitar and voice and guitar with other instruments.

The adjudicators for the event were the highly respected guitarists Mark Ashford (under 18s) and Paul Gregory (adults). Both said that the standard of playing was exceptionally high and this was a tribute not only to the performers, but also to the teachers and the supportive parents and families. The adjudicators were very encouraging to all the entrants and suggested ways in which the performances could be improved.