MUSIC SECTIONS – Thursday 21st June to Thursday 28th June 2012. Entries close Friday 9th March 2012

 

CONVENER:

ENTRY FEES:

Pauline Hibbard

Alton Budd       2012:

$30.00 (Refund of $20 on appearance)

161 Bakers Road

Championships:

$5.00

Dunbible 2484

Solo Sections :

$4.00

Phone: 02 6672 3597

Choirs/Vocal Groups:

$10.00

Mob: 0437 601 958

Instrumental Groups:

$9.00

pauline_hibbard@yahoo.com.au

Duets/Trios:

$2 per competitor

Ensembles (more than 3 competitors):

$10.00

Bands:

$10.00

 

 

Music Regulations

 

1. ADJUDICATOR’S REQUIREMENTS

a) A copy of music (for instrumentalists) / music and words (for vocalists), with the exemption of sections MS 6, MS 7, M20 V3, M20 V13, M20 V14 and M20 IG7 must be provided to the Secretary/Convener 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 numbers MUST be adhered to (with a leeway of 3 persons either side). NB. This leeway does NOT apply to Small Vocal Ensembles/Groups.

d) Choir commencement times:            Secondary Schools Day – Friday 22nd June 2012 - 9.30am start

                                                               Primary Schools Day – Monday 25th June 2012 - 9.30am start

                                                               Infant Schools Day + Small Schools Day – Thursday 28th June 2012 - 9.30am start

3. BANDS

All members of all bands must be within the age group prescribed.

 

4. 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 and self accompanied sections.

 

5. IDENTICAL PERFORMERS

Identical groups may appear once in the same section except if they are all performing on different instruments and/or with different partners.

 

6. ACCOMPANIMENT

A section without specification means any accompaniment is acceptable. The use of an accompaniment is optional but the performance must conform to the style of the piece.

 

7. 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

 

8. 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.)

 

9. 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.

 

 10. INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP (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.

 

11. DEFINITIONS

ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT = not strings, not woodwind, not 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 multi-movement work

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

 

12. DUETS

Make sure BOTH names are entered on the Entry Form.

 

13. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

 

14. TROPHIES

Trophies MUST be returned to Annette Simpson (6672 2745) by Entry Closing Date (Friday 9th March 2012).

 

15. VENUE

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

 

16. PERFORMANCE ORDER

 It is expected that all performers perform in the order set in the programme. Special requirements are to be made to the Convenor with Entry Forms. Performers who perform out of order will receive comments only.

 

Trophies and Awards not listed in Music Schedule below:

G.H.Stainlay Music Trophy and Certificate + $750                                       Pat and Keith Haydon Memorial Award Most Promising Pianist - $450

Southern Cross Credit Union Runner Up - $250                                            The Hibbard Family Most Promising String Player - $100

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

Pieris Trophy for Most Promising Vocalist 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+ = 20 Years & 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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Section        Category                                                                                                                  Maximum Time Limit

MISCELLANEOUS  Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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

                         To be competed next in 2012.                                                 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: H: 07 3374 4895 or  W: 07 3735 6217.

(Alton Budd Memorial Award continued next page)

 

 

Section        Category                                                                                                                  Maximum Time Limit

(Alton Budd Memorial Award continued)

                         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

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.

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

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS  Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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

                        2 contrasting pieces                                                                                                              Bruce Gregor Memorial Perpetual Trophy

                        Competitors MUST perform in at least ONE other piano solo section.                                                Tyalgum Festival Prize $100

                        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 – 12 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 $100

                        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.

                        Live piano accompaniment only.

 

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.

                        Live piano accompaniment only.

 

OPEN  Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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.                                                                 Margo Anthony Award Plus $50

                        Own composition acceptable.

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

MOP 7             JAZZ BAND                                                                                                                                                                               20 Mins

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

 

Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

20 Years & Over

VOCAL  Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M20+ V1         VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                                                              4 Mins

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

                        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). Live accompaniment only. 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

                        Piano accompaniment only, live or CD.

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. 1 piece.                  5 Mins

M20+ V9         VOCAL SOLO, OPERATIC ARIA – Operetta is acceptable. Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece.                       6 Mins

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

                        Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece

20 Years & Under

VOCAL  Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M20 V1           VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                                                              4 Mins

M20 V2           VOCAL SOLO, MUSICAL COMEDY or STAGE MUSICAL – Piano accompaniment, live or CD.                                                   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

                        Printed music is NOT required.

M20 V4           VOCAL SOLO, FOLK – Traditional (see Definitions). Any accompaniment, no vocal backing. 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 – MUST have at least 25% harmony. Piano accompaniment only, live or CD, no vocal on CD. 1 piece          4 Mins

M20 V7           VOCAL SOLO – Self accompanied, live. Microphone may be used. 1 piece                                                                               4 Mins

M20 V13         RAP – Microphone may be used. Any accompaniment. Printed music is NOT required.                                                        4 Mins

M20 V14         BEAT BOX – Microphone may be used. Any accompaniment. Printed music is NOT required.                                              4 Mins

PIANO  Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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                                                                                                                                      6 Mins

M20 P5            PIANO SOLO, POST 1965 – Art Music. Own composition accepted.                                                                                  5 Mins

                        NOT popular/rock 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   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M20 IS1           BRASS SOLO – live accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                       5 Mins

M20 IS2           STRING SOLO – live accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                     5 Mins

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

                        Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment.

M20 IS4           RECORDER SOLO – live accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                5 Mins

M20 IS5           CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                        5 Mins

M20 IS6           JAZZ SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece

                                                         (Prize presented at performance.)Tweed Valley Jazz Club prize of $100 + performance at Jazz Club.      5 Mins

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

                        Live accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece

M20 IS8           CONCERTO – live accompaniment.                                                                                                                                          10 Mins

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

                                                                                                                                                                                          1st - $50, 2nd - $30, 3rd - $20

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M20 IG1          RECORDER DUET – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                  4 Mins

M20 IG2          RECORDER TRIO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                    4 Mins

M20 IG3          RECORDER ENSEMBLE – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                          4 Mins

(20 Years & Under Sections continued next page.)

 

Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

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

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

M20 IG6          INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE – Any accompaniment.1 piece                                                                                                      4 Mins

M20 IG7          JAZZ GROUP – More than 3 players. Combination of any instruments. May include vocalists. 1 piece                         5 Mins

                        Printed music is NOT required. (Prize presented at function.)

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

M20 IG8          GROUP – More than three and up to 15 (Excluding Pop/Rock and Jazz groups) 1 piece                                                       5 Mins

M20 IG9          POP/ROCK GROUP – More than 3 players. 1 piece                                                                                                                        5 Mins

                        Combination of any instruments. Supply own equipment. May include vocalists.

16 Years & Under

VOCAL   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M16 V1           VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                                                              4 Mins

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

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

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

                        Printed music is NOT required.

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

M16 V7           VOCAL SOLO – Self accompanied, live. Microphone may be used.1 piece                                                                            4 Mins

M16 V11         SMALL VOCAL GROUP – up to 4 singers and self accompanied, live. 1 piece                                                                        4 Mins

M16 V12         SMALL VOCAL GROUP – 3 to 16 singers (no leeway in numbers) Any accompaniment, no vocal on CD. 1 piece             4 Mins

PIANO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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 arrangement/composition.       5 Mins

                        1 piece                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M16 IS1           BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                        5 Mins

M16 IS2           STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                      5 Mins

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

                        Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment.

M16 IS9           INSTRUMENTAL SOLO – Brass, Woodwind, Strings for advanced players only (approximately 8th grade AMEB                    8 Mins

                        or equivalent. Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece

 

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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

                        (Prize presented at function.)Tweed Valley Jazz Club Perpetual Trophy, $200 plus an engagement at a Jazz Club Function

14 Years & Under

VOCAL   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M14 V1           VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                                                              4 Mins

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

                        Costume optional, no vocal backing.  1 piece

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

                        Printed music is NOT required.

M14 V6           VOCAL DUET –MUST have at least 25% harmony. 1 piece                                                                                                       4 Mins

                        Piano accompaniment only, live or CD, no vocal on CD.

M14 V7           VOCAL SOLO – Self accompanied, live. Microphone may be used. 1 piece                                                                         4 Mins

PIANO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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 arrangement/composition.       5 Mins

                        1 piece                                                                                                                                                                                     

(14 Years & Under Sections continued next page.)

 

 

 

Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

M14 P7            PIANO DUET – 1 piece                                                                                                                                                                 5 Mins

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

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M14 IS1           BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                       5 Mins

M14 IS2           STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                     5 Mins

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

                        Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment.

M14 IS4           RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece               5 Mins

M14 IS9           INSTRUMENTAL SOLO – Brass, Woodwind, Strings for advanced players only (approximately 6th grade AMEB or              8 Mins

                        equivalent). Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M14 IG1          RECORDER DUET – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                   4 Mins

M14 IG2          RECORDER TRIO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                    4 Mins

M14 IG3          RECORDER ENSEMBLE – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                          4 Mins

 

12 Years & Under

VOCAL   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M12 V1           VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                                                              3 Mins

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

                         Costume optional, no vocal backing. 1 piece

M12 V3           VOCAL SOLO, POPULAR – Microphone may be used. Any accompaniment, no vocal backing. 1 piece                            3 Mins

                        Printed music is NOT required.

M12 V11         SMALL VOCAL GROUP – up to 4 singers and self accompanied, live. 1 piece                                                                      3 Mins

PIANO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M12 IS1           BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                       4 Mins

M12 IS2           STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                     4 Mins

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

                        Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment.

M12 IS4           RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the 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)                                             4 Mins

                        Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                                               

M12 IS9           INSTRUMENTAL SOLO – Brass, Woodwind, Strings, for advanced players only (approximately 5th grade AMEB or           8 Mins

                        Equivalent). Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                          

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M12 IG1          RECORDER DUET – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                    2 Mins

M12 IG2          RECORDER TRIO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                                     2 Mins

M12 IG3          RECORDER ENSEMBLE – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                           2 Mins

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

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

M12 IG6          INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                  4 Mins

10 Years & Under

VOCAL   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M10 V1          VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                                                   2 Mins

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

                        Costume optional, no vocal backing. 1 piece

PIANO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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

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Section       Category                                                                                                                   Maximum Time Limit

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M10 IS1           BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                       3 Mins

M10 IS2           STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                     3 Mins

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

                        Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment.

M10 IS4           RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment.1 piece                2 Mins

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M10 IG1         RECORDER DUET – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                            2 Mins

M10 IG2         RECORDER TRIO – Any accompaniment. 1 piece                                                                                                             2 Mins

8 Years & Under

VOCAL   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M8 V1             VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                                                              2 Mins

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

                        Costume optional, no vocal backing. 1 piece

PIANO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M8 IS1             BRASS SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                       2 Mins

M8 IS2             STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                     2 Mins

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

                        Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment.

M8 IS4             RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece               2 Mins

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

                        Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece

6 Years & Under

VOCAL   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M6 V1             VOCAL SOLO – Piano accompaniment only, live or CD. 1 piece                                                                                              2 Mins

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

                        Costume optional, no vocal backing. 1 piece

PIANO   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

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   Printed music must be presented for the Adjudicator.

M6 IS2             STRING SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                     2 Mins

M6 IS4             RECORDER SOLO – Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece               2 Mins

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

                        Any accompaniment. Melody line must NOT be duplicated in the accompaniment. 1 piece                                               

 

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