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The Shirley Malster Award for Oundle Young Singer of the Year |
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 Shirley Burchell (nee Malster) first attended Oundle Festival as a member of her school choir, probably in 1949. In 1957 she entered her first vocal solo class. Adjudicator Stanley Vann described her as a “singer with promise”. She eventually began training with him singing principal roles in G&S and grand opera.
Since 1976 she has been involved with helping to run this Festival, eventually becoming its Secretary.
After the Centenary celebrations in 2009 Shirley retired from this demanding role, but continues to help and advise.
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 Following the success of the inaugural event won by Lelani Barrett in 2011 we are delighted to continue this competition to encourage young vocalists.
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Winners of classes V31 to V35 will be eligible to compete for the award provided they have achieved a mark of at least 87.
Competitors attention is drawn to the Festival Rules, particularly nos. 6 and 9.
The competition will take place at the end of the session in which the above classes are held.
Competitors must perform their qualifying piece, or select one if they have qualified in more than one class.
The winner will be invited to perform at the Festival Concert on the evening of Saturday, April 21st.
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