The RSPBA has announced the following:
GRADE 4 AND NOVICE JUVENILE COMPETITION FORMAT FROM 2015
24th September 2014
Whilst the criteria for 4A retains the principle of 4 parts March in 2/4 Time Signature, the requirements have been altered. 4A can now play either 1 x 4 Parted March or 2 x 2 parted Marches. This change will also be applied to Minor Grade 4 MSR Contests. Grade 4 requirements of Quick March Tempo for Minor Contests remain unchanged……read more.