View the Performance Schedule for AFYM 2024

There is less than a month to go until the Abertawe Festival for Young Musicians opens its doors once again at Swansea’s Guildhall, for what will be our biggest year for the festival since the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year has seen a noticable increase in interest from young musicians across South Wales, resulting in a 60% rise in entries for AFYM 2024 compared to the previous year.

Given the array of classes and performances on the agenda, staying informed about the schedule is essential for all our performers. So we are pleased to present the detailed schedule for the AFYM 2024 weekend.

Commencing on Friday, February 2nd, and concluding on Sunday, February 4th, this schedule serves as a comprehensive guide to the events planned for the festival weekend.

Friday, February 2nd 2024

Time	Class	Class Title
09:00	P50Na	Piano Beginners & Grade 1 (Session A)
09:00	P53N	Piano Duet
09:30	P07C	Grade 7 and 8 Piano
09:35	P50Nb	Piano Beginners & Grade 1 (Session B)
10:05	P56N	Piano Concert (Ages 7 and Under)
11:00	Coffee Break
11:20	M08C	Senior Duets
11:20	P52N	Piano Duet (Ages 8 and Under)
12:05	P57N	Piano Concert (Ages 8-10)
12:20	P01C	Grade 1 Piano Recital
12:20	P02C	Grade 2 Piano Recital
12:35	P51N	Piano Grades 2 & 3
13:00	Lunch
14:00	PW1	Pam Wedgwood Syllabus (11 Years & Under)
14:10	P08C	Piano Senior Recital Class
15:05	PW2	Pam Wedgwood Syllabus (Ages 12 – 18)
15:25	M06C	Piano Junior Duets
15:25	M07C	Intermediate Duets (Grades 4 & 5)
16:00	Tea Break
16:05	C02	Women Composers
16:25	S53N	String & Harp Concert
16:55	C01	Own Composition
17:35	P05C	Grade 5 Piano

Saturday, February 3rd 2024

Time	Class	Class Title
09:00	P03C	Grade 3 Piano Recital
09:00	S01C	Bowed Strings & Harps Recital – Grade 1
09:00	S02C	Bowed Strings & Harps Recital – Grade 2
09:00	S03C	Bowed Strings & Harps Recital – Grade 3
09:50	S04C	Bowed Strings & Harps Recital, Grade 4
10:00	P59N	Piano Informal Performance, Grades 6-8
11:00	Coffee Break
11:20	P06C	Grade 6 Piano
11:20	S50N	Violin Beginners Under Grade 3
11:20	S51N	Cello Beginners Under Grade 3
11:55	P55N	Piano Intermediate Recital (Grades 4-6)
12:05	S54N	Strings & Harp Informal Performance and Feedback
13:00	P61N	The Willshire Duo Piano Workshop
13:10	Lunch
14:10	S07C	Grade 7 & 8 Bowed Strings & Harps Recital
14:45	P60N	Piano Informal Performance (18 and Over)
15:40	S55N	Strings & Harp Informal Performance and Feedback
16:15	Tea Break
16:35	M12aN	Baroque Composers (Minimum Grade 5)
16:45	P58N	Piano Informal Performance (Grades 1-5)
16:45	M11aN	Welsh Music, Traditional, Folk and Ethnic Music
17:15	M13aN	Romantic Composers (Minimum Grade 5)
17:45	P04C	Grade 4 Piano
17:50	S05C	Grade 5 Bowed Strings & Harps Recital

Sunday, February 4th 2024

Time	Class	Class Title
09:00	N3a	Rehearse With The Adjudicator (Session A)
09:00	W01C	Woodwind & Brass Recital, Grades 1 and 2
09:00	W02C	Woodwind & Brass Recital, Grades 3 and 4
09:30	W03C	Woodwind & Brass Recital, Grade 5
09:30	W04C	Wind Senior Recital – Minimum Grade 6
09:35	N3b	Rehearse With The Adjudicator (Session B)
10:30	W61N	Wind & Brass Informal Performance (12-18 Years)
10:30	W62N	Wind & Brass Informal Performance (18 and Over)
11:00	Coffee Break
11:00	M04C	Concerto
11:20	M03N	British Music (Minimum Grade 5)
11:20	M11bN	Jazz Performance
11:20	M13bN	Contemporary Music – 20th & 21st Century
12:00	N3c	Rehearse With The Adjudicator (Session C)
12:40	M12bN	Classical Composers (Minimum Grade 5)
13:10	Lunch
13:45	M01C	Unaccompanied Bach (Minimum Grade 6)
14:00	M09C	Junior Ensembles (Grades 5 and Under)
14:20	M14N	Family Music Performance
14:55	S08C	Bowed Strings and Harps Senior Recital
15:20	P54N	Piano Duet (Ages 12-18)
15:35	S06C	Grade 6 Bowed Strings & Harps Recital
15:50	M10C	Senior Ensemble (Grade 6 and Above)
16:00	Tea Break
16:40	PW3	Pam Wedgwood Syllabus (18 Years & Over)

Printable PDF Version

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Information for AFYM 2024 Performers

All AFYM 2024 performers are required to report to the Performers’ Table immediately on arrival, to register and to collect latest information or any changes to arrangements.

Together with your music, please bring a completed Music Administration Document (MAD) Slip for each performance, detailing the music that will be played.  Slips are available to print from the AFYM website.  You must provide an extra copy of your music for the adjudicator, clearly marked with the performer’s name and class number.

Note: there are no copying facilities at the venue.  No practice facilities are available but an organised 3-minute warm-up is provided at the beginning of wind and strings classes.

Allow time for parking which may be difficult at the Guildhall, though there is limited off-street parking or a council car park in the Recreation Ground Mumbles Road about a 7 minute walk away.  It is your responsibility to keep your children with you at all times, including while parking.

We do appreciate family and friends coming to performances.  It is encouraging for performers to have an audience, it makes for a lively atmosphere and entry is free. 

In advance of the Festival you are asked to check the AFYM’s Rules and Child Protection Policy either in the syllabus or on the website: www.afym.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you at the AFYM 2024 in February!