Peter and Audrey Switzer Trophy Room
Strings - Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy
Donated By: Mrs. Lorne Francis & Family, Stratford
First Presented: 1974
Criteria: Best or Most Promising Strings Player - Primary / Elementary Level
Lorne Francis was an avid musician who played a wide variety of musical instruments. Lorne, his mother, wife and son, were all classically trained violinists. As a tribute to Lorne and his love for music, his wife and family donated the Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy to the Festival in his memory.
Eligible Classes
| Section | Category | Code | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strings | Provincial Qualifying | 4934 | Level 1 |
| Strings | Provincial Qualifying | 4935 | Level 2 |
| Strings | Provincial Qualifying | 4936 | Level 3 |
| Strings | Solo - By Level | 4947 | Level 1 Time limit: 3 min |
| Strings | Solo - By Level | 4948 | Level 2 Time limit: 3 min |
| Strings | Solo - By Level | 4949 | Level 3 Time limit: 5 min |
| Strings | Solo - Canadian Composer | 4966 | Elementary |
| Strings | Solo - Recital | 4983 | Level 1 |
| Strings | Solo - Recital | 4984 | Level 2 |
| Strings | Solo - Recital | 4985 | Level 3 |
| Strings | Unaccompanied Strings | 5002 | Levels 1 - 3 |