2017 Maryborough Eisteddfod Instrumental 05 Aug 2017 to 12 Aug 2017 (To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)

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1 2017 Maryborough Eisteddfod Instrumental 05 Aug 2017 to 12 Aug 2017 (To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised) b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 1/14

2 Rules and Regulations All participants in the Maryborough Eisteddfod do so in a spirit of friendly competition and enhancement of performance abilities in a forum where stage experience can be gained and learned. The event is staged with mutual respect amongst organisers, adjudicators, competitors and supporters, maintaining the spirit and integrity of the Eisteddfod tradition. Please read the following rules and regulations carefully to ensure competitors are not disadvantaged. A breach of any rule may lead to disqualification. TERMINOLOGY: Due to now using the Stardom system for entries, the Maryborough Eisteddfod will adopt new terminology (the Rules have been changed to reflect the new terminology). Name from 2016 Name prior to 2016 Session Session Discipline(s) Section(s) Section Item FOR ALL DISCIPLINES: 1) Entries are received via Only in exceptional circumstances will a manual entry be received by arrangement with the relevant Convenor. a) Vocal and Choral Disciplines Section numbers starting with 1 b) Speech and Drama Disciplines Section numbers starting with 2 c) Instrumental Discipline Section numbers starting with 3 d) Literary Discipline Section numbers starting with 4 e) Dance Discipline Section numbers starting with 5 Performances are to be limited to the Discipline type unless otherwise stated (for example, no Vocal performance in the Instrumental Discipline, unless specifically stated in the Section Description). b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 2/14

3 2) Late entries will not be accepted. 3) The Section Description is to be considered part of the Rules and Regulations. 4) The committee reserves the right to refuse an entry. 5) All eisteddfod participants do so at their own risk 6) The age section of the eisteddfod is for amateur competitors only. All Open Sections may have competitors of any age and ability. 7) Competitors must be within the specified age limits as at 1 July. Competitors in groups may be younger than the age range but must not be older. The committee reserves the right to request proof of age from competitors 8) All Sections are open to male and female competitors unless otherwise stated. 9) Places for competitors will be drawn before the programme is printed and competitors will appear in the order shown. However, the Executive respectfully reserves the right to make any alterations to the programme if and when it becomes necessary. The Executive may: a) cancel a Section b) vary the prizes c) combine Sections d) change the run order of Sections and/or competitors 10) Refunds of entry fees will only be granted when a Section is cancelled by the Executive 11) A competitor may only enter a Section once, except where stated and as qualified in certain Sections. 12) All competitors must be named (Groups of 4 or above are required to provide a collective name and do not need to provide the individual names). And Partner may be used on the Entry Form but a name must be provided to the Convenor at least 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the session. 13) No competitor may use the same selection in more than one Section 14) No competitor may perform the same selection that has previously been awarded a first place at any Queensland eisteddfod 15) Copyright (conventional and electronic) remains the property of the contributing author in all Sections except handwriting. (See further information below regarding Own Choice Pieces.) 16) It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that Own Choice Pieces are within the guidelines for the Section. If a piece is deemed by the Adjudicator to be outside of the guidelines the entrant will be disqualified. 17) On the day: the title and composer/author of the Own Choice Piece must be submitted at least 1 hour prior to the commencement of the Session in which you will perform. AMCOS forms must be attached please. 18) Time limits, where stated, must not be exceeded. It is the Adjudicator s privilege to conclude a performance by ringing of the bell if a decision has been made regarding the merit of the performance. 19) Competitors are to be dressed appropriately, i.e. no thongs, revealing clothing or tracksuits. Competition pieces must not contain excessive use of foul or blasphemous language or actions. Consideration should be given to age appropriateness. 20) Use of recording devices of any kind is strictly prohibited in the Auditorium and Federation Room during performances. 21) Competitors must report to the relevant Marshall and be in readiness backstage (or as otherwise directed by an official) prior to the commencement of the Section in which they are competing Competitors wishing to withdraw are reminded that it is courtesy to inform the Convenor or Marshall before commencement of the eisteddfod, before the commencement of the session. 22) The Adjudicator s decision will be final b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 3/14

4 23) No Prize will be awarded in any contest unless there is sufficient merit. All awards in every Section will be at the Adjudicator s discretion. s and prizes may be awarded for 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and Highly Commended in each Section (see Awards Table for further information) 24) To be eligible for a major eisteddfod award competitors must compete in three or more Sections in the relevant Discipline, with the exception of the Literary Discipline. 25) No public protest will be entered into during the sessions. Written protests will be accepted by the Convenor or Executive within 30 minutes of the protest issue arising, accompanied by a $20.00 fee which will be forfeited if the protest is rejected after consideration by the Executive. Decisions regarding protests will be notified verbally by the end of the Section and in writing within 7 days of the close of the eisteddfod 26) No person, other than the entrant(s), will be permitted to take the stage. No teachers, parents or friends to be backstage (Exceptions: Accompanist or where the competitor requires physical assistance to get to the stage). 26) The Adjudicator must not be addressed during a session except via an Eisteddfod official. All inquiries or requests are to be made to the Convenor. 27) Prompting by the Adjudicator only. 28) Entry and exit to the Auditorium or Federation Room during performances is restricted 29) The Brolga Theatre has workplace safety guidelines in place for all stage and backstage activities. If these guidelines are deemed, by the theatre, to have been breached you may be asked to leave the premises. A competitor asked to leave the theatre will be disqualified. 30) GROUP NUMBERS: Small Group 4 to 12 members; Large Group 13 members or above. Some discretion regarding numbers may be given based on extenuating circumstances, such as, illness or injury. It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that the Committee is informed immediately of any extenuating circumstances. A decision will be made in consultation with relevant members of the Committee and the Adjudicator. FOR SPECIFIED DISCIPLINE: Instrumental Discipline also see General Rules 3.1 OWN CHOICE PIECES: Copyright is the responsibility of the competitors and their teachers. Copies of sheet music are required for the Adjudicators. As per copyright, all copies of sheet music will be destroyed after the performance. All competitors are responsible for the collection of original sheet music at the end of the session. Please ensure that all originals are clearly marked. All sheet music used at the eisteddfod requires an APRA/AMCOS Form to accompany it. Please ensure that the forms are completed and attached to the sheet music as follows: a) Own Choice Selection Slip on the top b) The sheet music (if original, please mark clearly on the Own Choice Selection Slip) c) The Form (available from the website FORMS): 3.2 Both grand and upright pianos will be tuned at A Accompaniment is permissible unless otherwise stated. 3.4 Competitors provide an accompanist at their own expense. 3.5 Competitors may have only one accompanist on stage. 3.6 For Duos, Trios and small groups, an individual may only appear once per Section unless the individual plays a different instrument. b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 4/14

5 3.7 For large groups, an individual must be a legitimate member of the group they are performing with and may only appear once for that particular association in that Item, unless the individual play a different instrument. School students must be currently enrolled students of the particular school and under the age of 19 years. 3.8 If equipment is required on stage then a stage plan must be submitted. Stage plans are to be submitted by 25 July. 3.9 Piano only may be used to accompany instrumental ensembles and will not form part of the ensemble unless otherwise stated. Where amplification is permitted, a second sound level check is allowed Band and Ensemble Definitions Concert Band: A balanced ensemble of woodwind brass and percussion instruments usually a large group Orchestra: A full string section plus a proportional number of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. This ensemble might also include keyboards. String Orchestra: An ensemble consisting of stings. This ensemble might also include a piano and/or percussion. Stage Band: A small group of saxophones, trumpets, trombones and a rhythm section. The rhythm section may include any keyboard, an electric or an acoustic guitar, an electric or an acoustic bass and a drum kit. A vocalist may be included in the group. Wind Ensemble: A balanced ensemble of woodwind instruments with or without brass and percussion, usually a group smaller than a concert band. Brass Ensemble: A balanced ensemble of brass instruments with or without percussion. Percussion Ensemble: A combination of tuned and/or untuned percussion instruments 3.12 Accepted Music Period Definitions: Baroque to 1760 Classical to 1820 Romantic to th Century to 2000 Contemporary to present day 3.13 AWARDS: Most Outstanding Instrumentalist 15 Years & Under Most Outstanding Instrumentalist 16 to 18 Years Rosi Franklin String Encouragement Award Maryborough Eisteddfod Committee Encouragement Award 3.14 CHAMPIONSHIPS Piano Junior 12 Years & Under Piano Intermediate 15 Years & Under Piano Senior 18 Years & Under ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1/06/ :59:00 PM (AEST) 300 Piano Solo 6 Years & Under b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 5/14

6 301 Piano Solo 8 Years & Under 302 Piano Solo 9 Years & Under 303 Piano Solo 10 Years & Under 304 Piano Solo 19 Years & Over Sponsored by Granville Lions Club 1 st Lions Club of Granville Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 305 Piano Baroque (Classical or Study) Solo 12 Years & Under 306 Piano Baroque (Classical or Study) Solo 15 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 307 Piano Baroque (Classical or Study) Solo 18 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 308 Piano Romantic or 20th Century Piece Solo 8 Years & Under 309 Piano Romantic or 20th Century Piece Solo 10 Years & Under b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 6/14

7 310 Piano Romantic or 20th Century Piece Solo 12 Years & Under 311 Piano Romantic or 20th Century Piece Solo 15 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 312 Piano Romantic or 20th Century Piece Solo 18 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 313 Piano Jazz (Modern or Contemporary Piece) Solo 8 Years & Under 314 Piano Jazz (Modern or Contemporary Piece) Solo 10 Years & Under 315 Piano Jazz (Modern or Contemporary Piece) Solo 12 Years & Under 316 Piano Jazz (Modern or Contemporary Piece) Solo 15 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 317 Piano Jazz (Modern or Contemporary Piece) Solo 18 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 318 Piano Sonata (One Movement) Solo 18 Years & Under b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 7/14

8 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 319 Piano Championship Solo 12 Years & Under (A) Sight Reading (B) J.S. Bach (C) 1 st $50 2 nd $30 3 rd $15 HC 320 Piano Championship Solo 15 Years & Under (A) Sight Reading (B) J.S. Bach (C) 1 st $50 2 nd $30 3 rd $15 HC 321 Piano Championship Solo 18 Years & Under (A) Sight Reading (B) J.S. Bach (C) 1 st $50 2 nd $30 3 rd $15 HC 322 Piano Duet 10 Years & Under Entry: $ Piano Duet 12 Years & Under Entry: $ Piano Duet 15 Years & Under Entry: $ st $24 2 nd $16 3 rd $10 HC 325 Piano Duet 18 Years & Under Entry: $ st $24 2 nd $16 3 rd $10 HC 326 Piano Duet 19 Years & Over Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 327 Piano Trio 15 Years & Under Entry: $ st $36 2 nd $24 3 rd $15 HC 328 Piano Trio 18 Years & Under b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 8/14

9 Entry: $ st $36 2 nd $24 3 rd $15 HC 329 Piano (Prepared Accompaniment) Solo 15 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 330 Piano (Prepared Accompaniment) Solo 18 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 331 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo 12 Years & Under 332 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo 18 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 333 String Solo 8 Years & Under 334 String Solo 10 Years & Under 335 String Solo 12 Years & Under 336 String Solo 15 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 337 String Solo 18 Years & Under b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 9/14

10 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 338 Woodwind Solo 10 Years & Under 339 Woodwind Solo 12 Years & Under 340 Woodwind Solo 15 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 341 Woodwind Solo 18 Years & Under 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 342 Brass Solo 10 Years & Under Sponsored by Maryborough Brass Inc 1 st Trophy 2 nd Silver Medal 3 rd Bronze Medal HC 343 Brass Solo 12 Years & Under Sponsored by Maryborough Brass Inc 1 st Trophy 2 nd Silver Medal 3 rd Bronze Medal HC 344 Brass Solo 15 Years & Under Sponsored by Maryborough Brass Inc 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 345 Brass Solo 18 Years & Under Sponsored by Maryborough Brass Inc 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 346 Instrumental (not Piano) Solo 19 Years & Over b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 10/14

11 (not Piano) Sponsored by Brolga Friends 1 st Friends of the Brolga Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 347 Compose & Perform (Own Composition) Solo (Own Choice) 12 Years & Under 348 Compose & Perform (Own Composition) Solo (Own Choice) 15 Years & Under 349 Compose & Perform (Own Composition) Solo (Own Choice) 18 Years & Under 350 Instrumental Improvistation Solo (Own Choice) 19 Years & Over 351 Instrumental Jazz / Modern / Contemporary (not Piano) Solo 12 Years & Under (not Piano) 352 Instrumental Jazz / Modern / Contemporary (not Piano) Solo 15 Years & Under (not Piano) 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 353 Instrumental Jazz / Modern / Contemporary (not Piano) Solo 18 Years & Under (not Piano) 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 354 Instrumental Sonata (One Movement) Solo 18 Years & Under (not Piano) 1 st $12 2 nd $8 3 rd $5 HC 355 Instrumental Duet 12 Years & Under (not Piano) Entry: $ Instrumental Duet 15 Years & Under b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 11/14

12 (not Piano) Entry: $ st $24 2 nd $16 3 rd $10 HC 357 Instrumental Duet 18 Years & Under (not Piano) Entry: $ st $24 2 nd $16 3 rd $10 HC 358 Instrumental Duet 19 Years & Over May include Piano. Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 359 Instrumental Trio 12 Years & Under (not Piano) Entry: $ Instrumental Trio 15 Years & Under (not Piano) Entry: $ st $36 2 nd $24 3 rd $15 HC 361 Instrumental Trio 18 Years & Under (not Piano) Entry: $ st $36 2 nd $24 3 rd $15 HC 362 Instrumental Group (4 to 12 Performers) 12 Years & Under If used Piano must be played by a student who will be counted as a member of the group. Entry: $ Instrumental Group (4 to 12 Performers) 15 Years & Under If used Piano must be played by a student who will be counted as a member of the group. Entry: $ st $60 2 nd $40 3 rd $25 HC 364 Instrumental Group (4 to 12 Performers) 18 Years & Under If used Piano must be played by a student who will be counted as a member of the group. Entry: $ st $60 2 nd $40 3 rd $25 HC 365 Beginner String Ensemble Group Primary School Students learning less than a year. b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 12/14

13 Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 366 String Ensemble Group Primary School Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 367 String Ensemble Group Secondary School Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 368 Band Concert Stage or Percussion Group Primary School Maximum 3 pieces. Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 369 Band Concert Group Secondary School 3 contrasting pieces. Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 370 Secondary Concert Jazz / Stage Band Group Secondary School 3 contrasting pieces with/without vocals. Keyboard must be live and not programmed. Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 371 Recorder Ensemble Group Primary School 2 Pieces. Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC 372 Instrumental (Excluding Strings) Group Open Up to 3 pieces. Entry: $ st $60 2 nd $40 3 rd $25 HC 373 String Ensemble Group Open Up to 3 contrasting Pieces. Entry: $ st $60 2 nd $40 3 rd $25 HC 374 Contemporary Performance Piece Group (Maximum 12 Performers) Open Entry: $ st $60 2 nd $40 3 rd $25 HC 375 Special Needs Group School Students Non Competitive. Entry: $ st Trophy 2 nd 3 rd HC b442 4dff a16f 4b6e90d45e7f 13/14

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