CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC SYLLABUS 2015 VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS ONLY 23 August 4 September 2015 PIANO

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1 CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC SYLLABUS 2015 VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS ONLY 23 August 4 September 2015 PIANO Sunday 23 August - Wednesday 26 August VOCAL Wednesday 26 - Sunday 30 August Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St, Orange Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St., Orange SCHOOLS CHORAL DAYS Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August McDONALD S OPERATIC ARIA Saturday night 29 August OPEN CHORAL Sunday 30 August (afternoon) STRINGS Sunday evening 30 August-Tuesday 1 Sept GUITARS Thursday evening 27 August WOODWIND/BRASS Tuesday 1 Sept -Thursday 3 Sept BAND DAY Friday 4 September Orange Function Centre, Eyles St Orange Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St, Orange Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St, Orange Orange Regional Conservatorium 73A Hill St, Orange Orange Function Centre, Eyles St Orange Orange Regional Conservatorium 73A Hill St, Orange Orange Function Centre, Eyles St Orange Featuring: Junior Pianoforte Scholarship Orange City Council $600 tuition Senior Pianoforte Scholarship Orange City Council $1000 tuition Junior String Scholarship Orange Regional Arts Foundn. $600 tuition Senior String Scholarship Hogan s Pharmacy $1000 tuition Junior Woodwind Scholarship Orange Regional Arts Foundn. $600 tuition Senior Woodwind Scholarship The Shaw Family $1000 tuition Brass Scholarship Orange Ex-Services Club $1000 tuition Operatic Aria McDonald s Orange $5000 prize Junior Vocal Scholarship Doris Webster Memorial $600 tuition Senior Vocal Scholarship City of Orange Eisteddfod $1000 tuition Open Choral Ken & Dorothy McCarron Orange East Post Office $400 1 st Prize 10 Ensemble Program Scholarships Orange Regional Conservatorium Value $3,400 ENTRIES CLOSE Sunday 24 May 2015 ENTRY SECRETARY JANELLE GIBSON P.O. BOX 8556, ORANGE NSW 2800 ENTRIES CAN BE MADE ON LINE AT WE ARE A PROUD MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF EISTEDDFOD SOCIETIES OF AUSTRALIA INC.

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3 Contact Persons: Vocal & Instrumental 23 August 4 September 2015 VOCAL / INSTRUMENTAL ENTRY SECRETARY: ADJUDICATORS: Troy Castle, Yamba, NSW Melissa Philp, Toowoomba, Qld Janelle Gibson Entries Ruth Harrison am General Sue Tallis eve General Margaret Williams General/School Choirs Entries close 24 May, 2015 Janelle Gibson PO Box 8556, ORANGE 2800 Phone: Piano, Vocal Strings, Brass & Woodwind OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS: 1.Heejin Kim General Accompanying 2. Meriel Owen (02) General Accompanying 3. Anne Stevens Senior Vocal Senior Instrumental 4. Lujia Zhang General Accompanying 5. Ruth Harrison (02) Up to 4 th Grade 6. Margaret Balsom (02) Beginners 7. Fran Wilton (02) General Accompanying OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT VICE- PRESIDENTS MINUTES SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY ENTRY SECRETARY - V & I - S & D - Dance TREASURER ASSISTANT TREASURER SPONSORSHIP PUBLICITY PATRON AUDITOR PUBLIC OFFICER Helen Croke Carol Smithers Margaret Williams Ruth Harrison Sue Tallis Janelle Gibson Helen Croke Carol Smithers Dianne Daniel Janelle Gibson Paulette Cox & Jenny Marsh Jenny Kain Mayor, Councillor John Davis Leanne Boss Dianne Daniel COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dance Speech/Drama Vocal/Instrumental Honorary Members Carol Smithers, Glenys Paterson, Dianne Daniel, Paulette Cox, Jenny Marsh, Jenny Kain, Meagan Cooper, Kerri Parkes Belinda Bennetts, Michelle Marriott Helen Croke, Sandra MacQueen, Meredie Wright, Kristene Smith Ruth Harrison, Sue Tallis, Janelle Gibson, Margaret Williams, Pauline Arnold, Sandra Shaw, Alison Dutton, Jenny Manning The Eisteddfod Committee wants to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all sponsors, donors and volunteer helpers for their great assistance in the success of our 36th Eisteddfod. Thanks also Michelle Pearce, Liz Kenney, Peter Telford of Orange Civic Theatre, John Harvey Orange Function Centre, & Donna Riles, Director, Orange Regional Conservatorium.. Page 1

4 PRIZE MONEY & ENTRY FEES SECTIONS ENTRY 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 6-12 yrs $5 Medal Medal Medal Grades 1 & 2 $5 Medal Medal Medal 13-18yrs $6 $20 $15 $10 Grades 3 & 4 Grades 5 & 6 $5 $6 $15 $20 $10 $15 $5 $10 Grades 7 + $8 $40 $20 $10 Vocal Championship 25 yrs & under $14 $100+T $30 $15 Welsh Solo (18yrs & under) $6 $20 $15 $10 Open Vocal Solo $8.50 $50 $25 $15 Open Welsh Solo $8.50 $50 $25 $15 Open Lieder Solo $8.50 $50 $25 $15 Open Oratorio Solo $12.50 $75 $30 $20 Open Vocal Recital $12.50 $75 $30 $20 Open Operatic Aria (McDonalds) $20 $5000 $500 $200 Open Instrumental solo $8.50 $50 $25 $15 Open Piano: Romantic; $8.50 $50+T $25 $15 Classical/Baroque; Jazz $8.50 $50+T $25 $15 Duets 8 12yrs $6.50 Medal Medal Medal Duets 13-18yrs $8.50 $40 $30 $20 Open Duet $12.50 $70 $50 $20 Choir 6-12 yrs $11 $50 + T + P $30 + P $20 + P Choir/Ensemble 13-18yrs $12 $60 +T + P $40 + P $25+ P Welsh Choir Stages 2/3 $11 $50 +T + P $30 + P $20 + P Open Vocal Ensemble $16 $60 + P $80 + P $30 + P (16 singers max.) Open Welsh Choir $18 $200 + T + P $50 + P $25 + P Open Sacred Choral $18 $200 + T + P $50 + P $25 + P Open Choral Championship $20 $400+ T + P $200 + P $100 + P Junior Instrumental Ensemble $11 $50+T+P $30 + P $20 + P (3-15 players) Percussion Band $11 $50+T+ P $30 + P $20 + P Junior Instrumental Band $12 $60+T+P $40 + P $25 + P (16 or more players) Senior Instrumental Ensemble $12 $60+T+P $40 + P $25 + P (3-15 players) Senior Instrumental Group $16 $80+T+P $50 + P $30 + P (16 or more players) Open Instrumental Ensemble $16 $80+T+P $50 + P $30 + P (3-15 players) Open Instrumental Group $18 $100+T+P $70 + P $50 + P (16 or more players) All Scholarships $15.00 Tuition T = Trophy P = Pennant Page 2

5 City of Orange Eisteddfod General Rules Entries 1. This competition is open to amateurs only, i.e people who do not derive their major income from performance. 2. ENTRIES: In 2015 entries will be made on-line at If you have difficulties with on-line entries please contact us for help. An on-line admin fee will be $4 per invoice. Method of payment will be credit/debit card only. Manual entries may be sent to Entry Secretary. PO Box 8556, Orange. NSW 2800, accompanied by cheque or money order for entry fee. 3. No entries will be accepted or recorded unless accompanied by full entry fee. 4. No refund will be made for an entry fee paid after the entry has been accepted. 5. In all competitions which are subject to an age limit, the age of the competitor shall be taken at the 31 st December, The Committee reserves the right to call upon any competitor at any time to provide a copy of his/her Birth Certificate and can withhold any prize until certificate has been produced. 6. Local is a competitor living in an area with a 2800 postcode. 7. Restricted means never having won a first prize in that section at any age at any Eisteddfod or competition up to the closing date of entries. (This refers to the title of the section, not the routine/piece.) Competitors eligible are permitted to enter Restricted or Open sections, or both, but must not repeat the same routine/piece. 8. In all sections where 2 or more are competing, the names of each competitor must be given at the time of entry, except in the case of groups. 9. Competitors must not have been pupils of the adjudicator in the 6 months prior to the Eisteddfod. 10. Entrants are responsible for royalty and copyright payments and liabilities if any. 11. Competitors enter at their own risk. 12. Notification of appearance is not given by mail unless a program is ordered on entering. NB: For on-line entries, programs may be ordered from the EXTRAS menu, or downloaded from the Orange Eisteddfod website All care has been taken in the compilation of the Syllabus and Program and the Committee reserves the right to rectify any errors or omissions. 14. Please check receipt of entries carefully and rectify errors or omissions immediately, as no alterations can be made after program is printed. Performances 15. The Committee reserves the right to amend the program at any time, to appoint a substitute or additional adjudicator, to divide or combine any sections or to alter competition times. 16. No competitor may compete more than once in any one section unless specific rules apply. 17. Competitors must be ready to take their place on the stage at the appointed time and in the order set down in the program. 18. No person may take another person s place in the program. 19. No medals are to be worn on stage. 20. No rehearsals are allowed on the stage of any venue during the Eisteddfod. 21. Please note that the use of inappropriate material in performances could lead to disqualification by the adjudicator. 22. No videos or photographs are to be taken of any performance with the exception of the official photographers. This includes the use of mobile phones. 23. All mobile phones are to be switched off in all venues during performances. 24. Audience members are asked not to enter or leave the venue while competitors are performing. Page 3

6 Adjudication 25. The decision of the adjudicator is final unless a protest is lodged. Protests must be in writing, setting out full details of the protest and accompanied by a deposit of $20. If the protest is not upheld the deposit is forfeited. 26. Verbal grievances/complaints to individual Committee members, volunteers or other parents are not in the spirit of the Eisteddfod competition and will not be tolerated and could lead to exclusion from any further participation in the Eisteddfod. 27. The Adjudicator has the authority of the Committee to withhold or alter any prize which he/she is of the opinion that sufficient merit has not been displayed. 28. A report sheet from the Adjudicator will be available free of charge for competitors in each section. 29. If any competitor, teacher or parent approaches the Adjudicator before or during any section, the competitor may be disqualified. Electrical Equipment 30. All electrical equipment brought into the performance venues must be checked by a Certified Electrician prior to the Eisteddfod and have a current electrical tag in place. Any electrical equipment not meeting the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines will not be allowed to be used. Competitors 31. The Committee reserves the right to use the competitor s details in the compilation of the program, including photographs for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, it is the competitor s (or carer s) responsibility to notify a member of the Orange Eisteddfod Committee. Spirit of the Eisteddfod The motto of our Eisteddfod is Learn and Grow through Performance and we aim to provide a supportive and encouraging environment where competitors can achieve their best. The Eisteddfod Committee values the positive contribution of a supportive and respectful audience to all competitors. Page 4

7 RULES FOR VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS 1. RESTRICTED means NOT having won a FIRST PRIZE in any solo instrumental or vocal section at any previous Eisteddfod. The Restricted Rule applies up to the date of CLOSE OF ENTRIES OF THE EISTEDDFOD. 2. The Committee reserves the right to use the competitor s details in the compilation of the program, including photographs for publicity purposes. If you do not want to be photographed, it is the competitor s (or carer s) responsibility to notify a member of the Orange Eisteddfod Committee. MUSIC 3. In all sections, competitors must hand one (1) copy of the selected music/ music and words, to the Green Room person at least 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SESSION. The Committee accepts no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, any original works. Music should be printed, but if handwritten, it must be legible. 4. No competitor may perform the same item in more than one (1) section, except in the case of Scholarship sections. 5. All music submitted must be clearly marked with SECTION NUMBER AND COMPETITOR S NUMBER NO NAME OR SCHOOL SHOULD BE VISIBLE. 6. ALL BARS IN MUSIC GIVEN TO THE ADJUDICATOR MUST BE NUMBERED. 7. CD backings only allowed in school choir sections. 8. Microphones allowed only in Popular Song and Open Contemporary Ensemble sections. ACCOMPANISTS 9. * A competitor should consider providing his/her own accompanist so that accompaniment is then assured. An official accompanist may be provided but availability of accompanists cannot be guaranteed. * Official accompanists are free of charge except for open sections, scholarship and championship sections when $10 per section is charged, regardless of age. Any rehearsals are at the competitor s cost, and should be negotiated with the accompanist. List of accompanists: Heejin Kim General Accompanying Meriel Owen (02) General Accompanying Lujia Zhang General Accompanying Ruth Harrison (02) Up to Grade 4 Margaret Balsom (02) Beginners only Fran Wilton (02) General Accompanying Anne Stevens Senior Vocal and Instrumental 10. All music to be used by the official accompanist MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE ACCOMPANIST AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EISTEDDFOD, AND THREE (3) WEEKS IN THE CASE OF THE OPERATIC ARIA PIECES. Performers should consult the accompanist about preferred presentation of sheet music eg no staples. TIME LIMITS 11. Competitors must comply strictly with the TIME LIMITS. Competitors will not be adjudicated after the specific time limit has elapsed. At the commencement of the music/song/piece, etc, the timekeeper will set the time to the appropriate time allowed for that section (the actual playing or singing time). Upon the time being reached, a bell will be rung and adjudication will cease. A second bell may be rung if needed. Competitors who continue after the time limit has elapsed may not be awarded a prize and a comment about the time excess will be noted on the comment sheet. PLEASE KEEP TO THE TIME LIMITS WHICH ARE ALLOCATED. Page 5

8 COMPETITORS EQUIPMENT 12. Competitors equipment must be brought into the venue through the door provided ½ an hour before each session. All equipment must be removed from the stage and venue at the conclusion of each session. IT IS THE COMPETITOR S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IS SAFETY CHECKED AND TAGGED. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES: 13. Presentation of prizes will be as follows, wherever possible: Major prizes are to be presented on the stage following the adjudication. Minor prizes are to be collected from the Office. The onus is on the competitor to collect all prizes, medals, certificates, reports, money and music etc. OPERATIC ARIA 14. Two (2) contrasting arias to be prepared. Arias to be sung in ORIGINAL KEY. Competitors are to sing one aria. FINALISTS will be chosen and are required to sing a contrasting 2nd Aria. (Number of finalists chosen depends on entries.) Time Limit each Aria - 8 minutes All music to be used by the official accompanist must be in the hands of the Accompanist at least3 weeks before the Eisteddfod commences. This rule will be strictly adhered to. The official accompanist can refuse to accompany if music is not sent by correct date. NB Entry into the Operatic Aria section is conditional upon performance in two (2) other OPEN vocal sections prior to the Aria competition. Competitors are to introduce their own items. WINNERS OF ARIA AND SCHOLARSHIP SECTIONS: 15. Scholarship and Aria winners are NOT eligible to enter these sections again until three (3) years have elapsed. A Junior Scholarship winner may enter a Senior Scholarship whenever he/she becomes eligible by the specified age for the senior scholarship. 16. Scholarship entrants must have competed in at least two (2) other sections of the same discipline to be eligible to enter the Scholarship section. ORANGE REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM ENSEMBLE SCHOLARSHIPS 17. Ten (10) scholarships are offered for 18 yrs and under competitors to participate in Orange Regional Conservatorium Ensemble programs over a period of one year. Competitors will be selected by the adjudicator from vocal, brass, strings and woodwind sections. Rule: Recipients must not be currently enrolled in Orange Regional Conservatorium ensemble programs. DUETS: 18. An Instrumental Duet is when two (2) instruments are played together using music specifically written for a duet, not a solo instrument with accompaniment. A Vocal Duet is when two (2) singers sing together in two part harmony (not in unison). The names and dates of birth of both performers must be provided when entering a duet section. Page 6

9 COPYRIGHT RULE: 19. The competitor may hand in a music photocopy for the Adjudicator, provided that: a) Form No 2 is attached to EACH photocopy (ie Adjudication Copy for use at Eisteddfods) b) Form No 1 must be completed by each individual performer OR the teacher may sign on behalf of several students entered on the same entry form. Form 1 will need to be filled out, signed and given to Green Room officials when the competitor first performs at the Eisteddfod. It will then be filed. c) The original to be used by the competitor. All photocopies will be destroyed in the Green Room after use. d) Form No 5 Temporary Copy is to be used by Accompanists in an Eisteddfod Competition. Accompanists please take note. NOTE: ALL FORMS ARE TO BE FOUND IN THE VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM BANDS/ENSEMBLES/CHOIRS: 20. Leaders must hand their music (for the Adjudicator) to the Green Room officials at least 20 minutes before the session begins. 21. Leaders must submit to the Green Room officials a list of members of the Band/ Ensemble/ Choir performing in each section. This is to comply with the Workplace, Health and Safety rules of the venues. 22. It is the responsibility of the leader to notify the Green Room before the performance of permission to photograph / video the group. 23. The performers in each group should be bona fide members of that group. 24. Organisations can enter more than one group in a section as long as each group has a unique identity. 25. No teachers are permitted to perform with any group, other than in Special Needs and Open sections. 26. Bands and School Ensembles/Choirs will perform at the Orange Function Centre, Eyles St, Orange. 27. Bands perform on the floor area of the Function Centre not on stage, unless advised by the Committee. 28. No piano will be available for bands on Band Day. 29. Groups need to bring their own equipment music stands, extension leads, CD Players if needed for Percussion Bands, school choirs, etc. All electrical equipment is to be checked and tagged, and is the responsibility of the competitors. 30. On Band Day, leaders are asked to ensure that equipment and instruments are stored neatly and compactly to avoid damage to them and that players are quiet while performances are taking place. PIANO SECTIONS: Extra devices cannot be brought on to the stage or attached to the piano. THE PROGRAM: THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE MADE TO THE PRINTED PROGRAM. If your AMEB music examination is scheduled on your performance day and time, then please notify a committee member 7 days before your programmed time. You are then required to produce your appointment schedule letter to the committee member. Two or more committee members will decide if you can be allocated a different spot. You can then be adjudicated but not given a place in the scoring list. This rule will be strictly adhered to. You are then eligible to enter a Scholarship Section. (A) (B) ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS: The City of Orange Eisteddfod Pianoforte Encouragement Award Trophy: For a competitor who performed in any restricted piano sections 7-10years. Janelle Gibson s Scholarship Encouragement Awards for: Junior Woodwind ; Junior Strings Trophy plus $25 music voucher Brass ; Senior Strings ; Senior Woodwind Trophy plus $50 music voucher Page 7

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11 CHORAL SECTIONS PLEASE READ NEW RULES SECTION: BANDS, ENSEMBLES, CHOIRS BEFORE COMPLETING ENTRY FORM MUSIC BARS MUST BE NUMBERED CHORAL SECTIONS All choirs, excepting sections 403, 409,410, 411, minimum twelve- (12) voices Stage 1 Primary School Choir Sponsor: Bletchington Public School Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice Stage 2 Primary School Choir Sponsor: Bletchington Public School (Years 3 & 4). Two contrasting songs. Own choice Stage 3 Primary School Choir Sponsor: Bletchington Public School (Years 5 & 6) Two contrasting songs. One song to be performed in at least two (2) parts Mixed age Primary Choir School Stages 1-3 Sponsor: Bletchington Public School Two (2) contrasting songs. Children not necessarily from any one school Small School Choir (100 or under enrolments) Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice Secondary School Choir Two (2) contrasting songs. Minimum two (2) parts Open Choral Championship Sponsors: Ken & Dorothy McCarron, Orange East Post Office 1 st Prize $400, 2 nd Prize $200 3 rd Prize $100 (Any combination of voices). Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. Minimum two (2) parts. Twelve Minute Time Limit 407. Open Sacred Choral Any combination of voices Two (2) contrasting sacred items 12 MINS TIME LIMIT 1 st Prize $200 + Trophy 2 nd Prize $50 3 rd Prize $25 Trophy presented in honour of Donovan Burn, long serving & esteemed past Music Director of the Rowland Gregory Orpheus Singers (now the Orange Male Voice Choir) for his contribution to the City s music Primary School Age Welsh Choral Award (Not necessarily a school group). Two (2) songs to be sung. One must be in the Welsh language. The other may be sung in English to an accepted Welsh tune. 1st Prize $50 2nd Prize $30 3rd Prize $ Open Welsh Choral Award Two (2) songs to be sung. One must be in the Welsh language. The other may be sung in English to an accepted Welsh tune.!st Prize $200 2 nd Prize $50 3 rd Prize $ Senior Vocal Ensemble Maximum 16 voices - (18yrs & under) Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice Open Vocal Ensemble Maximum 16 voices Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice Open Madrigal Group Maximum 16 voices Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice Open Contemporary Vocal Group (3-12 singers) Two contrasting items. One to be a capella. Both to be contemporary songs. Own choice. Time limit up to 6 mins Open A Cappella Singing Group 2 contrasting songs (up to 6 mins). Any age Page 9

12 39 Sale Street, Orange Phone or visit The Orange Regional Arts Foundation supports and encourages a wide variety of arts related activities and projects in the region (including the City of Orange Eisteddfod). As part of its successful and continued involvement the Foundation is actively seeking new members to become patrons of the arts, and to support its expanding commitment. For further information please contact: Jane Arnott or Elizabeth Sarks Page 10

13 VOCAL SECTIONS TIME LIMITS VOCAL AGE SECTIONS 12 yrs & under 4mins max 14 yrs & under 6mins max 16 yrs & under 6mins max 18 yrs & under 8mins max Open 8mins max yrs & under. Own choice yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo Sponsor: B McDonald yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo Sponsor: B McDonald yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo yrs & under. Character song. (Costume optional). Own choice Sponsor: U3A Orange yrs & under. Character song. (Costume optional). Own choice yrs & under. Character song (Costume optional). Own choice Sponsor: U3A Orange yrs & under. Character song (Costume optional). Own choice yrs & under. Character song (Costume optional). Own choice Sponsor: U3A Orange yrs & under. Character Song (Costume optional). Own Choice Sponsor: U3A Orange yrs & under. Folk Song Own choice yrs & Over Folk Song Own Choice yrs & under. Sacred Song Own choice yrs & over. Sacred Song. Own choice Sponsor: B. McDonald yrs & under. Popular Song. Own choice - Microphone optional yrs & under. Popular Song. Own choice. - Microphone optional yrs & under. Popular song. Own choice. - Microphone optional yrs & under. Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice yrs and under. Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice yrs & under. Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice. Sponsor B. McDonald 440. Open Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice DUTTON VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by Alison Dutton and the Dutton family in memory of Jack Dutton, a keen Eisteddfod volunteer for many years. (25 yrs & under.) Two contrasting songs: eg Ballad, Aust. Folksong, Song from a musical. No microphone. Introduce own songs please. Trophy + 1st $100; 2nd $30; 3rd $15 To qualify competitors must enter at least two (2) other vocal solo sections and sing in them before the championship sections WELSH SONG (16 yrs & under). One song to be sung in the Welsh language SPECIAL NEEDS SOLO (ANY AGE) Persons with Special Needs - Own Choice. Sponsor: Irene Sticka 444. McDONALD S OPEN OPERATIC ARIA Own choice to be sung in ORIGINAL KEY. FINALISTS will be chosen and are required to sing a contrasting 2nd Aria. (Number chosen depends on entries.) Time Limit each Aria - 8 minutes 1st Prize $5000-2nd Prize $500 3rd Prize $200 Sponsors: Mc Donalds Orange 1 st prize, Huxtable family, Pauline Arnold,Orange Eisteddfod 2 nd,3 rd prizes (Introduce own Items please) PLEASE REFER TO RULES SECTION OPEN SACRED SONG - 8 mins One Song. Own Choice OPEN MUSICAL COMEDY, OPERETTA, AND MUSICAL Drama - 8 mins Musical Comedy or Operetta, (Costume optional) OPEN VOCAL SOLO - 8 mins One Song. Own choice OPEN LIEDER - 8 mins Sponsored by Pauline Arnold One Song. Own Choice. Preferably sung in original language 1 st $50; 2 nd $25; 3 rd $15 (Introduce own item please) 449. OPEN RECITAL SECTION - 8 mins each 1 st $75; 2 nd $30;3 rd $20 Two (2) contrasting songs One in foreign language. Each song should be introduced one at a time by the contestant. Page 11

14 Own choice 450. OPEN ORATORIO - 8 mins Sponsored by Pauline Arnold Choice. With preceding recitative if any. 1st $75; 2nd $30; 3rd $20 (Introduce own item please) 451. OPEN WELSH SOLO - (Over 16 yrs) One (1) song to be sung in the Welsh language. (Introduce own item please) 452. OPEN VOCAL SOLO SONG BY AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER 453. SONG BY AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER 18yrs and under SOLO own choice 454. OPEN POPULAR/JAZZ/BLUES SOLO microphone optional Song of choice up to 8 mins 455. OPEN MALE SOLO Own choice VETERANS SOLO- (55 yrs +) 457. DORIS WEBSTER MEMORIAL JUNIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (17 yrs & under) Sponsored by the Webster family NB: Sing (two) 2 contrasting songs. One may have been sung in another section. Competitor must enter at least 2 other sections and perform before the scholarship section 1 st Prize $600 for Tuition. Time: 10 mins 458. SENIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (18-25 yrs) Sponsored by City of Orange Eisteddfod NB: Sing (two) contrasting songs. One may have been sung in another section. Competitor must enter at least 2 other sections and perform before the scholarship section 1 st Prize $ for Tuition. Time: 12 mins Page 12

15 PLEASE READ THE RULES SECTION BEFORE COMPLETING ENTRY FORM ALL MUSIC BARS MUST BE NUMBERED INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS 459. HARRY SLOGGETT MEMORIAL BRASS INSTRUMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP. Sponsors: ORANGE EX-SERVICES CLUB $600, CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD $400 Time: 15 mins Brass Scholarship Section 18 yrs & under 1 st Prize - $1000 for tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least two (2) other brass sections to be eligible. Encouragement Award. $50 music voucher + small trophy Sponsor Janelle Gibson 460. SENIOR WOODWIND SCHOLARSHIP Sponsors: SANDRA & BRIAN SHAW Time limit 15 mins max 13-18yrs 1 st Prize $1000 for tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least (2) two other woodwind sections to be eligible Encouragement Award $50 music voucher + small trophy Sponsor: Janelle Gibson 462. JUNIOR STRING SCHOLARSHIP Sponsor: ORANGE REGIONAL ARTS FOUNDATION Time Limit 15 mins 12yrs & under 1 st Prize $600 for tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee. Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least two (2) other string sections to be eligible. Encouragement Award $25 music voucher + small trophy Sponsor: Janelle Gibson 463. SENIOR STRING SCHOLARSHIP- Sponsor: HOGAN S PHARMACY yrs Time Limit 15 mins 1 st Prize $1000 for Tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least 2 other string sections to be eligible Encouragement Award $50 music voucher + small trophy Sponsor Janelle Gibson 461. JUNIOR WOODWIND SCHOLARSHIP Sponsor : ORANGE REGIONAL ARTS FOUNDATION 12yrs & under Time limit 15 mins 1st Prize $600 for tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least 2 other woodwind sections to be eligible. Encouragement Award $25 music voucher + small trophy Sponsor: Janelle Gibson Page 13

16 464. OWN COMPOSITION FOR ANY INSTRUMENT 15yrs & over (copy must be sent to us 3 weeks before the eisteddfod) V/I Entry Secretary PO Box 8556 ORANGE NSW 2800 RECORDER GROUPS 465. Recorder Group. Minimum 3 players. 12yrs & under. Own Choice Recorder Group Minimum 3 players 16yrs & under Own Choice 467. Recorder Group. Open 2 contrasting pieces Own Choice 10 mins max GUITAR / MANDOLIN SECTION SOLO INSTRUMENT ONLY yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under, Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice OPEN Solo. Own Choice OPEN Electric Bass Guitar. INSTRUMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS ORANGE REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM TEN scholarships for instrumental players 18yrs & under to participate in Orange Regional Conservatorium Ensemble Programs over a period of ONE year, chosen by the adjudicator from vocal bass, strings and woodwind sections. Rule: The applicants MUST NOT BE presently enrolled in Orange Regional Conservatorium ensemble programs. See entry page to register. Page 14

17 ALL BAND / PERCUSSION SECTIONS ARE GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY LANDERS MUSIC Please bring own tape recorders, extension leads, music stands etc It is the competitor s responsibility that all electrical equipment is safety checked and tagged. IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY THE NEW RULE SECTION FOR BANDS, ENSEMBLES AND CHOIRS BAND DAY 4 th September 2015 AT ORANGE FUNCTION CENTRE EYLES STREET ORANGE Instrumental Groups/Ensemble Band Sections 475. Stage 1 School Percussion Group. One piece. Own Choice Stages 2-3 School Percussion Group. One piece. Own Choice 477. Person s with Special Needs. Percussion Group.. One piece. Own Choice (any number of players) Sponsor: Irene Sticka 478. Junior Instrumental Ensemble. 12yrs & under (3-15 players.) One piece. Own choice Junior Band 12yrs & under 16 or more players. One piece. Own choice 480. Senior Instrumental Ensemble.18yrs & under (3-15 players) One piece. Own choice Senior Band. 18yrs & under - (16 or more players) Senior Orchestra. 18yrs & under (16 or more players) 483. Senior Jazz/Stage Band 18yrs & under (any number of players) 484. OPEN Orchestra (16 or more players) 485. OPEN Instrumental Ensemble (3-15 players) 486. OPEN Band. (16 or more players) OPEN Jazz/Stage Band (any number or players) 488. OPEN Contemporary Ensemble. Vocal Solo permitted 489. OPEN Chamber Group (without conductor) (3-9 players, including pianist) Page 15

18 TIME LIMITS BRASS, WOODWIND, STRING SECTION 12yrs & under 4 mins max 14yrs & under 6 mins max 16yrs & under 6 mins max 18yrs & under 8 mins max Open 8 mins max INSTRUMENTAL DUETS yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice OPEN Instrumental Duet. Own Choice. BRASS SOLOS 497. Beginners Brass (Any age) (Up to 2yrs of tuition) Own Choice Restricted10 yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own choice Restricted 12yrs&under. Own choice yrs& under. Own choice Restricted 14 yrs. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice Restricted 16 yrs. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice Open Brass Solo. Own Choice. WOODWIND SOLOS INCLUDING RECORDERS 508. Grades 1 & 2. Own Choice Sponsor: Cassandra Bennett yrs & under. Own Choice Grades3 & 4. Own Choice. Sponsor: Graham Baker Piano Tuning yrs & under. Own Choice Grades 5 & 6. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: Graham Baker Piano Tuning th Grade +. Own Choice yrs & under Own choice yrs & under Own choice 517. Open Woodwind Solo. Own Choice 518. Open Jazz Solo Own choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own choice 528. Grade 7 +. Own choice 529. Open String Solo. Own Choice 530. BARTOK String Solo 16yrs & under.1 st 25; 2 nd $15; 3 rd $10 Time Limit 6 mins max Sponsor : Meriel Owen 531. String Ensemble (3-5 players) Primary school age (K-6) Own Choice Time 4 mins max Sponsor :Gwenda Garde 532. String Ensemble (6 or more players) Primary School age (K-6) Own choice Time 4 mins max Sponsor: Gwenda Garde 533. String Ensemble (3-5 players) Secondary School age own choice Time 6 mins max Sponsor: Robin Thompson 534. String Ensemble (6 or more players) Secondary School age Own choice Time 6 mins max Sponsor: Robin Thompson 535. String Ensemble (3-5 players) OPEN age Sponsor :Robin Thompson Own choice Time 8 mins max 536. String Ensemble (6 or more players) OPEN age Time 8 mins max Sponsor: Robin Thompson ALL MUSIC BARS MUST BE NUMBERED STRING SOLOS 519. Grades 1 & 2. Own Choice Sponsor: Gwenda Garde yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: Gwenda Garde yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: Gwenda Garde 522. Grades 3 & 4. Own choice Sponsor: Gwenda Garde yrs & under. Own Choice 524. Grades 5 & 6. Own choice yrs & under. Own Choice. Page 16

19 PIANOFORTE SECTIONS 537. ORANGE CITY COUNCIL JUNIOR PIANO FORTE SCHOLARSHIP 15YRS & UNDER TIME: 15 MINS MAX Prize $600 for tuition by a recognised teacher or Institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee. Play 2 contrasting pieces Own choice One may have been played in another section NB Competitors must have competed in at least 2 other Piano sections to be eligible. Encouragement Award - (15yrs & under) Certificate + small trophy 538. ORANGE CITY COUNCIL SENIOR PIANOFORTE SCHOLARSHIP SECTION 16YRS & OVER TIME: 15 MINS MAX Prize $1000 for tuition by a recognised teacher or Institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Play 2 contrasting pieces Own choice One may have been played in another section NB Competitors must have competed in at least 2 other Piano sections to be eligible. Encouragement Award Certificate + small trophy Pianoforte Encouragement Award Trophy For any competitor in 7 10 yrs restricted piano sections Sponsored by Orange Eisteddfod TIME LIMITS 12yrs & under 14yrs & under 16yrs & under 18yrs & under Open 4 mins max 6 mins max 6 mins max 8 mins max 15 mins max POPULAR PIANO SOLOS yrs & under. Own Choice. Sponsor: VTM Valves yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice. Sponsor: Elliott Family yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice Open popular piano. Own choice. PIANO SOLOS yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: Elliott Family yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under BARTOK piano solo 1 st 20; 2 nd $15; 3 rd $10 Sponsored by Meriel Owen yrs only BARTOK piano solo Sponsored by Meriel Owen 567. Open Piano Solo Classical or Baroque Periods Own Choice. Time 10 mins Sponsor: Meriel Owen 568. Open Piano Solo Romantic Own Choice Time 10 mins Sponsor: Meriel Owen 569. Open Jazz Piano Time 10 mins Sponsor: VTM Valves RESTRICTED PIANO SOLOS yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: VTM Valves yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice. Sponsor: VTM Valves yrs & under. Own Choice. Sponsor: Elliott Family yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice. ALL MUSIC BARS MUST BE NUMBERED Page 17

20 TIME LIMITS 12yrs & under 14yrs & under 16yrs & under 18yrs & under Open PIANO DUETS yrs & under. Own choice yrs & under. Own choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: Elliott Family 574. Open Piano Duet. Own Choice Time limit 15mins 4 mins max 6 mins max 6 mins max 8 mins max 15 mins max 575. OPEN DUET ON TWO GRAND PIANOS (to be held at the Orange Regional Conservatorium ) Time Limit 15 mins. PIANO SOLOS AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice. Sponsor: Elliott Family yrs & under. Own Choice yrs & under. Own Choice Grades 1 & 2 AMEB Piano having sat for the grade in 2015) Sponsor Margaret Williams 583. Grades 3 & 4 AMEB Piano (having sat for the grade in 2015) Sponsor Margaret Williams 584. Grades 5 & 6 AMEB Piano (having sat for the grade in 2015) Sponsor Margaret Williams 585. Grade 7+ AMEB Piano (having sat for the grade in 2015). Sponsor Margaret Williams We are a member of The Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia Inc. Page 18

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22 FORM NO. 1: To be handed to the Green Room volunteer at the time of your first performance. Teachers may sign one form on behalf of several students on the one entry form. FORM NO. 2: to be presented in Green Room attached to each piece of photocopied music. This music is for the adjudicator. FORM NO. 5: to be attached to the accompanist s copy of the music.

23 ENTRY FORM VOCAL / INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS ONLY Please complete entry form and return, enclosing a self-addressed and stamped envelope for receipt to: The Vocal / Instrumental Secretary, Janelle Gibson, PO Box 8556 ORANGE NSW This entry form must reach the Entry Secretary, by Sunday 24 May 2015 and must be accompanied by full entry fee, by cheque or money order. (Stamps are not accepted. PLEASE NOTE: No notification of appearance time is given by mail so a programme SHOULD be ordered when entering. This will be posted 14 days prior to commencement. If there is not sufficient room on the entry form the entry may be completed on plain paper with similar headings and must contain the declaration. DECLARATION: I will adhere to the rules governing 2015 competition and will accept the decision of the Committee on all questions or disputes arising out of, or not provided by the committee and legally binding. I have read and understand the copyright rule. I also declare that I am/they are eligible in sections where conditions apply. I give permission for the Orange Eisteddfod Society Committee to reproduce any information necessary for the compilation of the program including photos for publicity purposes. Signed by or on behalf of competitor: COMPETITOR: Name: Postal Address: TEACHER: Name: Postal Address: Phone: Mobile: Phone: Mobile: D.O.B: Teachers Note: Please list students names and dates of birth. For additional entry space please turn over page SECTION COMPETITORS NAME CATEGORY DATE OF BIRTH ENTRY FEE Do you wish to be considered for an instrumental ensemble program scholarship at Orange Regional Conservatorium? Please refer to next page to register for these scholarships COPYRIGHT- PLEASE SEND FORM 1 WITH THIS ENTRY FORM Please refer to Rule 17 Programme Incl Postage $8.00 Open section $ Accomp Fees $10 per Section Scholarships or Championships Admin Fee $5.00 Sponsorship $ FINAL TOTAL TOTAL $ OFFICAL ACCOMPANIST FEE $10.00 (per OPEN, SCHOLARSHIP OR CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION REGARDLESS OF AGE)** Are you using an Official Accompanist? Yes / No (Please circle)

24 SPONSOR A SECTION $10 Section (Solo); $20 group; $50 Band/Choir I would like to sponsor a section Yes No Name of Section preferred 1st Choice 2nd Choice. (Payment included).. SECTION NO. COMPETITOR S NAME CATEGORY AGE AS AT 31/12/14 IF UNDER 19YRS ENTRY FEE ORANGE REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE SCHOLARSHIPS Ten (10) scholarships for competitors 18yrs & under to partake in Orange Regional Conservatorium Ensemble Programs over a period of 1 year,chosen by the adjudicator from vocal, brass, strings and woodwind sections. Rule: The condition being that the recipients MUST NOT BE presently enrolled in Orange Regional Conservatorium ensemble programs. If you wish to be considered for selection for one of these scholarships, please circle your ensemble preference: Vocal Brass Woodwind Strings