Adjudicators' Testimonials

"All festivals should be like Abingdon!"

– Paul Harris (wind, 1999)

"I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to do hands-on work with all performers"

– Timothy Barratt (piano, 2000)

"It was a real pleasure to be able to discuss and develop performances. More teachers in the area should be encouraging their pupils to take part in this very special festival."

– Anthony Williams (piano, 2002)

"I thought the Festival format was excellent, and it certainly led to good rapport with the candidates"

– Malcolm Green (wind & brass, 2002)

"Please invite me again at some point. You will be interested to learn that I am trying to persuade the Bedford Festival committee to do something similar, with a 'mini-workshop' after each performance."

– Malcolm Green (wind & brass, 2003)