GALLERY: Bognor School of Music holds guitar festival

This was staged over two recent weekends at the Regis School of Music in Sudley Road. One weekend was given over to under-18 players. The other saw adults prove their virtuoso talents on the stringed instrument.

More than 170 entries were attracted to the occasion. The adjudicators for the festival were two prestigious and celebrated guitarists '“ Paul Gregory for the under-18s and Graham Devine for the adult classes.

Both praised the players for their dedication and high standard of performance.

This saw a number of prizes donated by sponsors in addition to the usual numerous trophies available to the top players.

The prizes were awarded by Arun District Council chairman Cllr Ashvin Patel in recognition of the festival taking place during Arun peace week. The scholarship for an under 18-year-old to attend the four-day West Dean international guitar festival next August was won by Sam Brown, from Elmer, with Bristol's Zoe Green as the runner-up.

A Camps classical guitar and case was won by James Li-Kam-Tin from Eastergate. University of Chichester music student Samuel Stormont won a copy of Sibelius G7 composition software for his composition, Grave con Expressione, written for guitar and two flutes.

Graham Devine gave the festival concert to an enthusiastic packed hall.

His superb and varied programme included works by 19th century romantic composers Sor, Albeniz and Granados together with contemporary composers Brouwer, Asencio and Contreras.

Details of the West Sussex Guitar Club from www.westsussexguitar.com or 01243 866462.

Results of junior classes

Solo age 12 & under (Grade II & under): 1 '“ Torben Winther, 2 '“ Harry Pell, 3 '“ Ayesha Gyening. Solo age 12 & under (Grade III & over): 1 '“ Victor Smith, 2 '“ James Andrews, 3 '“ Lucy Haynes. Solo age 15 & under: 1 '“ Patrick Sowden, 2 '“ Ben Davies, 3 '“ Emilio Flores'“Bartelt. Technical Perfection 12 & under: 1 '“ James Branchflower, 2 '“ James Li'“Kam'“Tin, 3 '“ Zoe Barnett.

Technical Perfection (age 13'“18): 1 '“ Sam Brown. Bach age 13 & under: 1 '“ James Li'“Kam'“Tin. Advanced Open Class: 1 '“ Sam Brown, 2 '“ Emilio Flores'“Bartelt, 3 '“ Adam Lack. Duet (Age 15 & under): 1 '“ Tamzin Barnett/Adam Lack, 2 '“ Ben Davies/Emilio Flores'“Bartelt, 3 '“ Andrew Creswick/George Robinson. Junior Recital (age 13 & under): 1 '“ James Branchflower, 2 '“ Patrick Sowden, 3 '“ Zoe Barnett. Junior Recital (age under 18): 1 '“ Karim Bedda, 2 '“ Tamzin Barnett, 3 '“ Adam Lack. Duet 12 & under: 1 '“ Rose Duo, 2 '“ Jolley Duo & Guy/Louis Duo, 3 '“ Andrews &

McKirgan Duo.

Junior Guitar Ensemble: 1 '“ Oakwood Ensemble, 2 '“ Bishop Luffa Junior Ensemble. Duet (age under 18): 1 '“ Inazuma Duo. Trio/Quartet (Age under 15): 1 '“ Bishop Luffa Trio, 2 '“ Christian's Ensemble. Ensemble (Age under 18): 1 '“ Ryusei Ensemble. Trio/Quartet (Age under 18): 1 '“ Christian's Ensemble. Guitar with other Instrument (age under 12): 1 '“ Tamzin & Zoe Barnett.

Guitar with other Instrument (age less than 18): 1 '“ Andrew & Richard Creswick. Voice with guitar accompaniment: 1 '“ Alex Blake. Family Ensemble: 1 '“ McKirgan Ensemble, 2 '“ William & Joanna Morris/ The Jenkin Duo.

Results of WSGF senior classes:

Guitar Ensemble: 1 '“ Regis Guitars. Intermediate (up to Grade III ): 1 '“ Roy Barron Renaissance Class: 1 '“ Patrick Butcher/Mitch Callow. Music Around the World: 1 '“ Terry Woodgate/Samuel Stormont. Solo Composition: 1 '“ David Roe/Samuel Stormont. Ensemble Composition: 1 '“ Samuel Stormont.

Virtuoso Class: 1 '“ Lydia Hepworth, 2 '“ Chris Sweatman, 3 '“ Terry Woodgate. Advanced Class: 1 '“ Jez Rogers, 2 '“ Terry Woodgate, 3 '“ Paul Rooney.

Recital Class: 1'“ Linda Kelsall'“Barnett, 2 '“ Lydia Hepworth/Will Punter, 3 '“ Philip Chapman/Chris Sweatman. Guitar Duet: 1 '“ John Mason & Diana Green, 2 '“ Arcadia Duo, 3 '“ Debian Duo/David Roe & Tom Rimmer.

Bach Class: 1 '“ Philip Chapman, 2 '“ John Mason, 3 '“Terry Woodgate/Paul Thomas. Voice with Guitar: 1 '“ Sally Morris & Tom Jeffers. Intermediate grade IV and above: 1 '“ Tom Rimmer, 2 '“ Patrick Butcher/Roger Ainley, 3 '“ Julian Bobak/Heidi Rose Calandra. Guitar Trio/Quartet: 1 '“ Arcadia Quartet/Gala Quartet. Guitar with other instrument: 1 '“ ByronDuo/ Tom & Diana Rimmer.

Any plucked instrument: 1 '“ Tom Jeffers & Sally Morris. Arrangement Class: 1 '“ Debbie Burford/Tom Jeffers, 2 '“ Terry Woodgate/Tony Poulett.

West Dean International Guitar Bursary for under 18s: Winner Sam Brown (Elmer), Runner up Zoe Green (Bristol). Winner of Camps Classical Guitar: James Li-Kam-Tin (Eastergate). Winner of Sibelius G7 composition software: Samuel Stormont (Chichester University).

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