MUSIC SECTIONS – Thursday 24th June to Thursday 1st July 2010

 

CONVENOR

ENTRY FEES:

Pauline Hibbard

Alton Budd       2010:

$30.00 (Refund of $20 on appearance)

161 Bakers Road

Championships:

$5.00

Dunbible 2484

Solo Sections :

$3.00

Phone: 02 6672 3597

Choirs/Vocal Groups:

$9.00

Instrumental Groups:

$9.00

Duets/Trios:

$2 per competitor

Ensembles (more than 3 competitors):

$9.00

Bands:

$9.00

 

Music Regulations

1. ADJUDICATOR’S REQUIREMENTS

a) A copy of music/words must be provided to the Secretary/Convenor prior to the session, clearly marked with SECTION number and COMPETITOR number.

b) Competitors are not permitted to speak with the adjudicator until after the completion of all his/her festival performances.

c) The adjudicator provides all sight reading pieces.

2. CHOIRS

a) Please report to the Choir Marshall on arrival at the Civic Centre - before entering the Auditorium. Please conform to NUMBERS as specified.

b) No section will be delayed because of the late arrival of ANY choir. Choirs arriving late may perform ‘out of the section’ for adjudicator’s comments ONLY.

c) Choir commencement times:     Secondary Schools Day – Friday 25th June, 9.30am start.

                                                               Primary Schools Day – Monday 28th June, 9.30am start.

                                                               Infant Schools Day + Small Schools Day – Thursday 1st July, 9.30am start.

3. VOCAL

a) Please use accompaniment as specified.

    Piano only backing CDs are available from Heather Martin for a small fee. Phone 02 6672 2008.

b) Microphone may only be used in Rock/Pop or Jazz groups sections, or where specified.

4. ACCOMPANIMENT

A section without specification means any accompaniment is acceptable.

5. ACCOMPANISTS

Available accompanist – Mrs Beth Brooks of Murwillumbah. All arrangements re rehearsals, fees and music must be made at least  2 weeks prior to the Festival. Fee to be paid directly to the accompanist. A late notification fee of $20.00 will apply, in addition to accompaniment fee. Phone 02 6672 3294

6. PIANO CHAMPIONSHIPS (MCH1, MCH2)

a) Competitors MUST play in at least 1 other corresponding piano section within their age group

b) Competitors must not repeat a piece they have already played in another section.

7. INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (MCH3)

a) Competitors MUST play in at least 1 other corresponding instrumental section within their age group.

b) A competitor must not repeat a piece already played in another section.

C) Competitors may enter a section more than once ONLY if performing on a different instrument.

8. DUETS

Make sure BOTH names are entered on the Entry Form.

9. CD PLAYING

The playing of CDs in the Music/Vocal sections is permitted provided the CD complies with the appropriate requirements of the section. If you intend using a copied CD, please have a back-up disc available. You must provide your OWN operator. (A CD player will be provided. A tape player will NOT be provided.)

10. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Groups using electrical equipment MUST use only electrically approved and tagged cords.

11. DEFINITIONS

ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT = not strings, woodwind, brass

Strings = violin, viola, ‘cello, double bass

Woodwind = flute, oboe, clarinet (any type), bassoon, piccolo, cor anglais, double bassoon, saxophone (any type)

Brass = trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, cornet or any of the related instruments

1 PIECE                = 1 whole piece which has only 1 movement or 1 movement of a multimovement work

Traditional = music which has been passed orally from generation to generation

12. TROPHIES

Trophies MUST be returned to Annette Simpson (6672 2745) by 9am, Fri 18th June 2010.

13. VENUE

The Murwillumbah Civic Centre has NO facilities for rehearsal during competition.

 

Trophies and Awards not listed in Schedule below.

G.H.Stainlay Music Trophy and Certificate + $750                            Pat and Keith Haydon Most Promising Pianist - $300

Southern Cross Credit Union Runner Up - $250                                  The Hibbard Family Most Promising String Player

Kate Carter Most Promising Tweed Valley - $150                               Murwillumbah Philharmonic Most Outstanding School Choir

Pieris Trophy for Most Promising Vocalis Under 20 - $500

 

SECTION NUMBER CODES

M = Music                                      P = Piano                                   I = Infant School                     14 = 14 Years & Under

MM = Music Miscellaneous       IS = Instrumental Solo           SS = Small School                   12 = 12 Years & Under

CH = Championships                  IG = Instrumental Group       20+ = 20Years & Over            10 = 10 Years & Under

OP = Open                                      S = Secondary School             20 = 20 Years & Under             8 = 8 Years & Under

V = Vocal                                       PR = Primary School               16 = 16 Years & Under             6 = 6 Years and Under

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Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts now has a website. In future, you may download

your copy of the Schedule (from early February) and Programme (from early June) from the website.

 

www.murbahfestival.com.au

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Any Competitor deemed to be in breach of a Section’s Regulations will be furnished with an Adjudicator’s Report containing comments only.

 

 

Section        Category                                                                                                                  Maximum Time Limit

MISCELLANEOUS

MM 1              ALTON BUDD MEMORIAL AWARD             TOTAL Performance must NOT exceed 15 mins

                         To be competed next in 2010.                                            1st prize - $2000; Runner Up – Pat McKerrow Trophy and $500

                         This biennial award of $2000 has been donated by the family of the late Alton Budd, in recognition of his contribution

                         to the Festival as an early competitor, committee member and lifetime supporter.

                         CONDITIONS

1.       Age limit – 18 to 35 years, as at the date of closing of entries.

2.       Open to any singer who has lived in Australia for at least 5 years. Proof of age and residency may be required.

3.       Winner of this competition is to have the highest aggregate mark for the songs that are sung.

4.       No previous winner is eligible.

5.       Contestants must enter Section MM2.

6.       Prize to be awarded at the Adjudicator’s discretion.

Available accompanist – Mr John Woods of the Queensland Conservatorium. All arrangements re rehearsals, fees and music must be made 2 weeks prior to the Festival. Phone: 07 3374 4895H or 07 6875 6217W

                         REQUIREMENTS

                         Three contrasting items are required, one from each of the following categories:

a)       Opera (no operetta) OR oratorio, including recitative, if any. Arias must be sung in the original key and original

        language

                         b)    Lieder

                         c)    20th/21st Century art song in the English language

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MM 2              VOCAL SOLO (Alton Budd competitors ONLY) 1 piece                                                                                           5 Mins

                         See above for CONDITIONS.

MM 3              ADULTS ALIVE AFTER FIVE –  Average age is to be over 18 years of age.                                                      10 Mins

                         Adults and family entertainment. Any performance genre: eg Dance, Vocal, Drama, Instrumental or any combination of the above. May be serious or humorous.  To be competed next in 2011.                                                                                  Perpetual Trophy

MM 4             SMALL VOCAL GROUP – Average age is to be over 18 years of age.                                                                   10 Mins

                        Not less than 4 voices and up to 16 voices.                                                                                                         Cash prize: $25

                        2 contrasting pieces

                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

CHAMPIONSHIPS

MCH 1          SENIOR PIANO CHAMPIONSHIP – 20 Years & Under                                                      TOTAL Time Limit 20 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces                                                                                     Bruce Gregor Memorial Perpetual Trophy plus $50

                        Competitors MUST perform in at least ONE other piano solo section.

                        Competitors must NOT repeat a piece already played in another section.

                        Only ONE movement from a multi-movement work is to be performed.

 

MCH 2          JUNIOR PIANO CHAMPIONSHIP – 16 Years & Under                                                      TOTAL Time Limit 16 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces                                                                                     Bruce Gregor Memorial Perpetual Trophy plus $25

                        Competitors MUST perform in at least ONE other piano solo section.

                        Competitors MUST NOT repeat a piece already played in another section.

                        Only ONE movement from a multi movement work is to be performed.

 

MCH 3          INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP – 20 Years & Under                                                  TOTAL Time Limit 20 Mins

                        Any instrument other than piano. 2 contrasting pieces                                Anthony McKerrow Perpetual Trophy plus $50

                        Competitors MUST perform in at least ONE other instrumental solo section.

                        Competitors MUST NOT repeat a piece already played in another section.

                        Only ONE movement from a multi-movement work is to be performed.

 

MCH 4          VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP – 20 Years & Under                                                                      TOTAL Time Limit 10 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces                                                                                  Gloria Higgins Memorial Perpetual Trophy plus $50

                        Competitors MUST perform in at least ONE other vocal solo section.

                        Competitors MUST NOT repeat a piece already performed in another section.

                        Only ONE movement from a multi-movement work is to be performed.

 

OPEN

MOP 1           ORGAN SOLO – This section will only occur if 3 or more entrants.                                                                          5 Mins

MOP 2           MULTIPLE HANDS + MULTIPLE KEYBOARDS/PIANO – Adults, teachers and students permitted.        8 Mins

                        Grand piano (to remain on stage) and upright piano (to remain on floor) are available.

MOP 3           ORIGINAL COMPOSITION                                                                                                                                            5 Mins

                        Composition ONLY to be adjudicated.

                        Full score to be submitted for Adjudicator. SEPARATE parts not acceptable.

                        Must be a LIVE performance, not necessarily by the composer.

MOP 4           CHAMBER MUSIC – 3 to 6 players. 1 player per part.                                                                                               5 Mins

                        Music must be selected from Art Music of any period. Own composition acceptable.                   Margo Anthony Award

MOP 5           CONCERT/BRASS BAND – Minimum 10 players                                                                                                       20 Mins

                        30 music stands and 1 basic drum kit will be available.                                                                          Murwillumbah Music

MOP 6           BIG BAND                                                                                                                                                                             20 Mins

                        30 music stands and 1 basic drum kit will be available.                                                                          Murwillumbah Music

 

20 Years & Over

VOCAL

M20+ V1       VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)           4 Mins

M20+ V2       VOCAL SOLO, MUSICAL COMEDY or STAGE MUSICAL  – Piano accompaniment only, live 4 Mins

                        or CD. No costume, minimum props, no vocal backing. 1 piece

M20+ V3       VOCAL SOLO, SACRED – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                           4 Mins

M20+ V4       VOCAL SOLO, FOLK – Traditional (see definitions). 1 piece                                                                                   4 Mins

M20+ V5       VOCAL SOLO, JAZZ – Microphone may be used. Any accompaniment, no vocal backing. 1 piece                4 Mins

M20+ V6       VOCAL DUET/TRIO/QUARTET (Average age = over 20) – MUST have at least 25% harmony. 1 piece.         4 Mins

M20+ V7       VOCAL SOLO, ORATORIO, Recitative and Aria – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                 6 Mins

M20+ V8       VOCAL SOLO, LIEDER – Vocalist only will be adjudicated. Piano accompaniment only, live or CD.                5 Mins

                        1 piece.                                                              

M20+ V9       VOCAL SOLO, OPERATIC ARIA – Operetta is acceptable. Piano accompaniment only, live or CD.                6 Mins

                        1 piece.                                                              

M20+ V10    VOCAL SOLO, SPIRITUAL – Traditional African/American Spiritual.                                                                    4 Mins

                        Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                                                           

                       

 

 

 

 

 

Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

20 Years & Under

VOCAL

M20 V1         VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)            4 Mins

M20 V2         VOCAL SOLO, MUSICAL COMEDY or STAGE MUSICAL – Live accompaniment.                                           4 Mins

                        No costume, minimum props, no vocal backing. 1 piece

M20 V3         VOCAL SOLO, POPULAR – Microphone may be used. Any accompaniment, no vocal backing. 1 piece       4 Mins

M20 V4         VOCAL SOLO, FOLK – Traditional (see definitions). 1 piece                                                                                   4 Mins

M20 V5         VOCAL SOLO, JAZZ – Microphone may be used. Tweed Valley Jazz Club prize-$100 + perf at Jazz Club.      4 Mins

                        (Prize presented at performance.) Any accompaniment, no vocal backing. 1 piece                                              

M20 V6         VOCAL DUET – live accompaniment. MUST have at least 25% harmony. 1 piece                                                  4 Mins

M20 V7         VOCAL SOLO – Self accompanied, live. 1 piece                                                                                                          4 Mins

 

PIANO

M20 P1          PIANO SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                      8 Mins

M20 P2          PIANO SOLO, POPULAR eg Jazz, Rag, Film, Pop. Arrangements accepted. 1 piece                                              5 Mins

M20 P3          PIANO SOLO, SONATA /SONATINA – Classical. 1 movement only                                                                     10 Mins

M20 P4          PIANO SOLO, POLYPHONIC – 1 piece                                                                                                                        5 Mins

M20 P5          PIANO SOLO, POST 1965 – Art Music. Own composition accepted. NOT popular/rock                                   5 Mins

                        arrangement/composition. 1 piece                                                                                                                                    

M20 P6          PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT 1 piece – Accompanist only to be adjudicated.                                                         5 Mins

M20 P7          PIANO DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                      5 Mins

M20 P8          PIANO SOLO, RESTRICTED–  1 piece                                                                                                                         3 Mins

                        Only for competitors who have NOT won any Place or Highly Commended in any previous eisteddfod/festival.

 

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

M20 IS1        BRASS SOLO – live accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                5 Mins

M20 IS2        STRING SOLO – live accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                               5 Mins

M20 IS3        WOODWIND SOLO (including saxophone) – live accompaniment. 1 piece                                                            5 Mins

M20 IS4        RECORDER SOLO – live accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                       5 Mins

M20 IS5        CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                           5 Mins

M20 IS6        JAZZ SOLO – live accompaniment. Tweed ValleyJazz Club prize of $100 + performance at Jazz Club.                5 Mins

                        (Prize presented at performance.) Any accompaniment, no vocal backing. 1 piece

M20 IS7        ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT SOLO – Instrument not included in schedule. (see 11. Definitions, Page 5)         5 Mins

                        Live accompaniment.1 piece

M20 IS8        CONCERTO – live accompaniment.                                                                                                                               10 Mins

                        1 movement only. ANY INSTRUMENT including PIANO                                                             K & P Kirkland Trophy

                        Jenni Hibbard is available as accompanist. Phone: 02 6672 8226                                           1st - $50, 2nd - $30, 3rd - $20

 

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP

M20 IG1       RECORDER DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                             4 Mins

M20 IG2       RECORDER TRIO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                             4 Mins

M20 IG3       RECORDER ENSEMBLE – 1 piece                                                                                                                                  4 Mins

M20 IG4       INSTRUMENTAL DUET – Classical or modern. 1 piece                                                                                              4 Mins

M20 IG5       INSTRUMENTAL TRIO – Classical or modern. 1 piece                                                                                              4 Mins

M20 IG6       INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE – 1 piece                                                                                                                       4 Mins

M20 IG7       JAZZ GROUP – More than 3 players. Combination of any instruments.                                                                 5 Mins

                        Tweed Valley Jazz Club Perpetual Trophy, $200 plus an engagement at a Jazz Club Function.

                        (Prize presented at function.)

M20 IG8       GROUP – More than three and up to 15 (Excluding Pop/Rock and Jazz groups)                                                     5 Mins

M20 IG9       POP/ROCK GROUP – More than 3 players.                                                                                                                 5 Mins

                        Combination of any instruments. Supply own equipment.1 piece

 

16 Years & Under

VOCAL

M16 V1         VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)          4 Mins

M16 V2         VOCAL SOLO, MUSICAL COMEDY or STAGE MUSICAL – Piano accompaniment only, live 4 Mins

                        or CD. No costume, minimum props, no vocal backing. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)

M16 V3         VOCAL SOLO, POPULAR– Microphone may be used. Any accompaniment, no vocal backing. 1 piece      4 Mins

M16 V4         VOCAL SOLO, FOLK – Traditional (see definitions).  Any accompaniment, no vocal backing. 1 piece         4 Mins

M16 V6         VOCAL DUET – live accompaniment. MUST have at least 25% harmony. 1 piece                                               4 Mins

M16 V7         VOCAL SOLO – Self accompanied, live. 1 piece                                                                                                        4 Mins

 

Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

PIANO

M16 P1          PIANO SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                      5 Mins

M16 P2          PIANO SOLO, POPULAR eg Jazz, Rag, Film, Pop. Arrangements accepted. 1 piece                                             5 Mins

M16 P3          PIANO SOLO, SONATA/SONATINA – Classical. 1 movement only                                                                       8 Mins

M16 P4          PIANO SOLO, POLYPHONIC – 1 piece                                                                                                                        5 Mins

M16 P5          PIANO SOLO, POST 1965 – Art Music. Own composition accepted. NOT popular/rock                                   5 Mins

                        arrangement/composition. 1 piece                                                                                                                                    

 

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

M16 IS1        BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                              5 Mins

M16 IS2        STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                             5 Mins

M16 IS3        WOODWIND SOLO (including saxophone) – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                          5 Mins

Tim Simpson Trophy

M16 IS9        INSTRUMENTAL SOLO – Brass, Woodwind, Strings for advanced players only.                                               8 Mins

                        Any accompaniment – 1 piece

 

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP

M16 IG7       JAZZ GROUP – More than 3 players. Combination of any instruments.                                                                5 Mins

                                                                  Tweed Valley Jazz Club Perpetual Trophy, $200 plus an engagement at a Jazz Club Function

 

14 Years & Under

VOCAL

M14 V1         VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)           4 Mins

M14 V2         VOCAL SOLO, CHARACTER – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD.                                                              4 Mins

                        Costume optional, no vocal backing.  1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)

M14 V3         VOCAL SOLO, POPULAR – Microphone may be used. Any accompaniment, no vocal backing. 1 piece       4 Mins

M14 V7         VOCAL SOLO – Self accompanied, live. 1 piece                                                                                                          4 Mins

 

PIANO

MISS PIRIE (Nancy Pirie/Watt)  AGGREGATE AWARD for Sections M14P1,   M14P3,   M14P4,   M14P5  and  M14P9.

                        $50 plus personal trophy for competitor with the highest aggregate in above sections. 2nd prize - $30; 3rd prize - $10

M14 P1          PIANO SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                      5 Mins

M14 P2          PIANO SOLO, POPULAR eg Jazz, Rag, Film, Pop. Arrangements accepted. 1 piece                                             5 Mins

M14 P3          PIANO SOLO, SONATA /SONATINA – Classical. 1 movement only                                                                      5 Mins

M14 P4          PIANO SOLO, POLYPHONIC – 1 piece                                                                                                                        5 Mins

M14 P5          PIANO SOLO, POST 1965 – Art Music. Own composition accepted. NOT popular/rock                                   5 Mins

                        arrangement/composition. 1 piece                                                                                                                                    

M14 P7          PIANO DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                       5 Mins

M14 P9          PIANO SIGHT READING – Provided by Adjudicator. 1 piece

 

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

M14 IS1        BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                              5 Mins

M14 IS2        STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                             5 Mins

M14 IS3        WOODWIND SOLO (including saxophone) – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                          5 Mins

M14 IS4        RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                     5 Mins

M14 IS9        INSTRUMENTAL SOLO – Brass, Woodwind, Strings for advanced players only.                                               8 Mins

                        Any accompaniment – 1 piece

 

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP

M14 IG1       RECORDER DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                             4 Mins

M14 IG2       RECORDER TRIO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                             4 Mins

M14 IG3       RECORDER ENSEMBLE – 1 piece                                                                                                                                 4 Mins

 

12 Years & Under

VOCAL

M12 V1         VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)          3 Mins

M12 V2         VOCAL SOLO, CHARACTER – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD.                                                             3 Mins

                         Costume optional, no vocal backing. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)

 

 

 

 

Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

PIANO

M12 P1          PIANO SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                      3 Mins

M12 P2          PIANO SOLO, POPULAR eg Jazz, Rag, Film, Pop. Arrangements accepted. 1 piece                                             3 Mins

M12 P6          PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT – 1 piece                                                                                                                            3 Mins

M12 P7          PIANO DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                       3 Mins

M12 P8          PIANO SOLO, RESTRICTED – 1 piece                                                                                                                          3 Mins

                        Only for competitors who have NOT won any Place or Highly Commended in any previous eisteddfod/festival.

 

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

M12 IS1        BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                              4 Mins

M12 IS2        STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                            4 Mins

M12 IS3        WOODWIND SOLO (including saxophone) – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                         4 Mins

M12 IS4        RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                    4 Mins

M12 IS5        CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                          4 Mins

M12 IS7        ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT SOLO – Instrument not included in schedule. (see 11. Definitions, Page 5)       4 Mins

                        Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                                            

M12 IS9        INSTRUMENTAL SOLO – Brass, Woodwind, Strings, for advanced players only.                                              8 Mins

                        Any accompaniment – 1 piece

 

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP

M12 IG1       RECORDER DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                             2 Mins

M12 IG2       RECORDER TRIO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                             2 Mins

M12 IG3       RECORDER ENSEMBLE – 1 piece                                                                                                                                 2 Mins

M12 IG4       INSTRUMENTAL DUET – Classical or modern. 1 piece                                                                                              4 Mins

M12 IG5       INSTRUMENTAL TRIO – Classical or modern. 1 piece                                                                                              4 Mins

M12 IG6       INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE – 1 piece                                                                                                                       4 Mins

 

10 Years & Under

VOCAL

M10 V1         VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)          2 Mins

M10 V2         VOCAL SOLO, CHARACTER – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD.                                                             2 Mins

                        Costume optional, no vocal backing. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)

 

PIANO

M10 P1          PIANO SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                    3 Mins

M10 P2          PIANO SOLO, POPULAR eg Jazz, Rag, Film, Pop. Arrangements accepted. 1 piece                                           3 Mins

M10 P7          PIANO DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                     3 Mins

 

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

M10 IS1        BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                            3 Mins

M10 IS2        STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                           3 Mins

M10 IS3        WOODWIND SOLO (including saxophone) – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                        3 Mins

M10 IS4        RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                   2 Mins

 

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP

M10 IG1       RECORDER DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                            2 Mins

M10 IG2       RECORDER TRIO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                             2 Mins

 

8 Years & Under

VOCAL

M8 V1           VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)          2 Mins

M8 V2           VOCAL SOLO, CHARACTER – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD.                                                             2 Mins

                        Costume optional, no vocal backing. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)

 

PIANO

M8 P1            PIANO SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                    2 Mins

M8 P2            PIANO SOLO, POPULAR eg Jazz, Rag, Film, Pop. Arrangements accepted. 1 piece                                           2 Mins

M8 P7            PIANO DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                     2 Mins

 

 

 

Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

M8 IS1          BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                            2 Mins

M8 IS2          STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                           2 Mins

M8 IS3          WOODWIND SOLO (including saxophone) – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                        2 Mins

M8 IS4          RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                   2 Mins

M8 IS7          ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT SOLO  – Instrument not included in schedule. (see 11. Definitions, Page 5)     2 Mins

                        Any accompaniment. 1 piece

 

6 Years & Under

VOCAL

M6 V1           VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)          2 Mins

M6 V2           VOCAL CHARACTER SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD.                                           `                 2 Mins

                        Costume optional, no vocal backing. 1 piece (See Music Regulations 3.a) Page 5.)

 

PIANO

M6 P1            PIANO SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                   2 Mins

M6 P2            PIANO POPULAR SOLO eg Jazz, Rag, Film, Pop. Arrangements accepted. 1 piece                                            2 Mins

 

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

M6 IS2          STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                          2 Mins

M6 IS4          RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                   2 Mins

M6 IS7          ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT SOLO – Instrument not included in schedule. (see 11. Definitions, Page 5) 2 Mins

                        Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                                            

                       

SCHOOL SECTIONS – CHORAL and INSTRUMENTAL

Schools Choir & Instrumental  Days:     Secondary Schools – Friday 25th June, 9.30am start.

                                                                       Primary Schools: – Monday 28th June, 9.30am start.

                                                                       Infant Schools + Small Schools Day – Thursday 1st July, 9.30am start.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS – Friday 25th June, 2010 – 9.30am start.

a) Entry Fees: Choirs,Vocal/Instrumental groups and Bands: $9.00

b) Equipment: Schools MUST supply their OWN equipment OR make their own arrangements with another school.

c) Time of tuning is to be kept to a minimum.

d) Piano accompaniments only, unless otherwise specified.

e) Please supply a copy of the music to the Front Desk prior to Session. All sections are OWN SELECTION.

f) Only teachers wearing school identification will be admitted free of charge to the festival and only when accompanying their school on school competition days.

 

MS 1              CHOIR – not less than 16 and up to 60 voices                                                                                                             8 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces               a) 4 part work                   b) 3 or more part work                            Reg Aked Memorial Shield

MS 2              CHOIR – up to Yr10, not less than 16 and up to 60 voices                                                                                        8 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces               a) 3 part work                   b) Parts or unison                                                       Perpetual Trophy

MS 3              SMALL VOCAL ENSEMBLE – more than 3 and up to 16 voices                                                                           8 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces               a) Madrigal or unaccompanied piece in at least 3 parts.                                Perpetual Trophy

                                                                           b) Must be in parts, may be accompanied.

MS 4              COMBINED VOCAL and INSTRUMENTALGROUP                                                                                              8 Mins

                        Minimum 6 voices and 6 instruments, up to 50 performers. 2 contrasting pieces                                       Perpetual Trophy

MS 5              ORCHESTRAL GROUP – not less than 15 performers.                                                                                           12 Mins

                        Any combination of orchestral/band instruments.  2 contrasting pieces             Heather Martin Perpetual Trophy + $100

                        Each school must provide sufficient on stage workers for setting up and removal               2nd prize - $50; 3rd prize - $25

                        of its equipment.

MS 6              HSC VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL SOLO – HSC students only. May be used for assessment                           5 Mins

                        Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                                              $50 prize

MS 7              HSC GROUP – Max 8 performers. HSC student performance. May be used for assessment                              5 Mins

                        1 piece                                                                                                                                                                                      $50 prize

MS 8              HSC COMPOSITION – Full score must be presented. (Separate parts is not acceptable.) Composition         5 Mins

                        does not have to be completed. Live performance or CD recording. 1 piece                                                             $50 prize

 

 

 

 

 

Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

PRIMARY SCHOOLS – Monday 28th June, 2010 – 9.30am start.                                                  

a) Entry Fees: Choirs,Vocal/Instrumental groups and Bands: $9.00

b) Equipment: Schools MUST supply their OWN equipment OR make their own arrangements with another school.

c) 30 music stands and a basic drum kit will be supplied for the Primary Schools’ Day.

d) Time of tuning is to be kept to a minimum.

e) Piano accompaniments only, unless otherwise specified.

f) Please supply a copy of the music to the Front Desk prior to Session. All sections are OWN SELECTION.

g) Only teachers wearing school identification will be admitted free of charge to the festival and only when accompanying their school on school competition days.

 

MPR 1           CHOIR, NO ACTIONS – not less than 25 and up to 60 voices                                                                                  8 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces               a) Unison                           b) Unison or parts                          Harry Postema Perpetual Trophy

MPR 2           JUNIOR PRIMARY CHOIR, NO ACTIONS – Years 3 & 4 – not less than 25 and up to 60 voices                     8 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces               a) Unison                           b) Unison or parts                                                      Perpetual Trophy

MPR 3           CHOIR, ACTION – not less than 25 and up to 60 voices                                                                                            8 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces                                                                                                                                                  Perpetual Trophy

MPR 4           VOCAL GROUP – not less than 5 and up to 25 voices                                                                                                8 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces                                                                                                    George Hanna Memorial Perpetual Trophy

MPR 5           COMBINED VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL                                                                                                                   8 Mins

                        Minimum 6 voices and 6 instruments, up to 50 performers.                                                                            Perpetual Trophy

                        2 contrasting pieces.

                        Each school must provide sufficient on stage workers for setting up and removal of its equipment.

                        Please indicate on the entry form if you will be using the supplied drum kit and music stands.

MPR 6           ORCHESTRAL GROUP – not less than 15 performers.                                                                                             8 Mins

                        Any combination of orchestral/band instruments.                                                                                            Perpetual Trophy

                        2 contrasting pieces

                        Each school must provide sufficient on stage workers for setting up and removal of its equipment.

                        Please indicate on the entry form if you will be using the supplied drum kit and music stands.

MPR 7           RECORDER ENSEMBLE – 1 piece                                                                                                                               3 Mins

MPR 8           RECORDER ENSEMBLE – Year 4 and under – 1 piece                                                                                             2 Mins

 

INFANT SCHOOLS – Thursday 1st July, 2010 – 9.30am start.                                                        

a) Entry Fees: Choirs/Vocal/Instrumental groups and Bands: $9.00

b) Equipment: Schools MUST supply their OWN equipment OR make their own arrangements with another school.

c) 30 music stands and a basic drum kit will be supplied for the Primary Schools’ Day.

d) Piano accompaniments only, unless otherwise specified.

e) Please supply a copy of the music to the Front Desk prior to Session. All sections are OWN SELECTION.

f) Only teachers wearing school identification will be admitted free of charge to the festival and only when accompanying their school on school competition days.

 

MI 1               CHOIR, K,1 and 2 ONLY, NO ACTIONS – not less than 25 and up to 60 voices                                                 8 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces               a) Unison                            b) Unison or parts                                                     Perpetual Trophy

MI 2               CHOIR, K,1 and 2 ONLY, ACTIONS – not less than 25 and up to 60 voices                                                        8 Mins

                        2 contrasting pieces               a) Unison                            b) Unison or parts                                                     Perpetual Trophy

MI 3               UNTUNED PERCUSSION GROUP, K,1 and 2 ONLY – not less than 10 and up to 35 performers                    4 Mins

                        1 piece                                                                                                                                                                         Perpetual Trophy

                        Each school must provide sufficient on stage workers for setting up and removal of its equipment.

                        Please indicate on the entry form if you will be using the supplied drum kit and music stands.

SMALL SCHOOLS – Total enrolment of up to 180 pupils. – Thursday 1st July, 2010 – 9.30am start.

a) Entry Fees: Choirs/Vocal/Instrumental groups and Bands: $9.00

b) Equipment: Schools MUST supply their OWN equipment OR make their own arrangements with another school.

c) Piano accompaniments only, unless otherwise specified.

d) Please supply a copy of the music to the Front Desk prior to Session. All sections are OWN SELECTION.

 

MSS 1            CHOIR – not less than 25 and up to 60 voices.                                                                                                              8 Mins

                        Optional ACTIONS for 1 song ONLY.                                                                                                                Perpetual Trophy

                        2 contrasting pieces

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