Own choice of music for a maximum of seven minutes. Marks will be deducted for exceeding or falling short of this time. Whistlers and lilters may be included, as well as players of bodhrans and bones, but pianos and drums are not permitted. Efforts should be made to play tunes other than jigs, reels, and hornpipes, e.g., slow airs, set dances, old marches, and harp music, to give a good variety of music. Attention shoul also be given to instrumentation and presentation.
Slow airs are to be played on solo instruments only.
Marching Bands shall play two marches. Pipe Bands Shall play TWO marches and ONE hornpipe. No list of songs is required in this age group. The competitor shall select one song from either category, the the adjudicator will then select the second song from the other category.