4.1 Who are the adjudicators, and how are they chosen?

Adjudicators are chosen from a list of people experienced in their fields. Their names and biographical details will be published in the programme and can also be viewed from this page when the details have been finalised.

4.2 How does the adjudicator judge my performance?

The Adjudicator will consider your technical performance of course, but also how well you interpret and "put over" your understanding of the music and its period, and whether you are sensitive to the composer's intentions. In "own choice" classes in particular there can be a wide range of music performed and taking into account these factors is essential in arriving at a balanced result for the class.

Consider that the most florid and technically brilliant performance may not necessarily give the best marks if the "performance" is missing – the choice of a piece which you are most comfortable with and can perform to the best of your ability (and so that you can enjoy your performance on the day) may well make a better impression and give you higher marks.