CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC SYLLABUS 2013 VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS ONLY 25 th August 8 th September 2013 (excluding 31 st August & 1 st September) STRINGS Sunday 25 th -Tuesday 27 th August WOODWIND/BRASS Tuesday 27 th -29 th August BAND DAY Friday, 30 th August PIANO Monday 2 nd /Wednesday 4th September VOCAL Orange Regional Conservatorium 73A Hill Street, Orange Orange Regional Conservatorium 73A Hill Street, Orange Orange Function Centre, Eyles Street Orange Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St, Orange Wednesday 4 th -September Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St., Orange SCHOOLS CHORAL Thursday 5 th /Friday 6 th September Orange Function Centre, Eyles St Orange VOCAL Friday 6 th Sunday 8 th September Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street, Orange OPERATIC ARIA Saturday night 7 th Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street, Orange OPEN CHORAL Sunday 8th September (afternoon) Orange Civic Theatre Byng Street, Orange Featuring: Junior Pianoforte Scholarship Orange City Council $600 tuition Senior Pianoforte Scholarship Orange City Council $600 tuition Junior String Scholarship Orange Regional Arts Foundn. $400 tuition Senior String Scholarship Hogan s Pharmacy $600 tuition Junior Woodwind Scholarship Orange Regional Arts Foundn. $400 tuition Senior Woodwind Scholarship The Shaw Family $600 tuition Brass Scholarship Orange Ex-Services Club $600 tuition Operatic Aria McDonalds $5000 1 st Prize Welsh Choral Open Welsh Cultural Foundation $700 Welsh Choral Junior Welsh Cultural Foundation $700 Junior Vocal Scholarship City of Orange Eisteddfod $400 tuition Senior Vocal Scholarship City of Orange Eisteddfod $600 tuition Open Choral $800 1 st Prize 10 Ensemble Program Scholarships Orange Regional Conservatorium Value $3,400 ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 31st May, 2013 ENTRY SECRETARY JANELLE GIBSON P.O. BOX 8556, ORANGE NSW 2800 ENTRIES CAN BE MADE ON-LINE AT www.geni.gaia.com.au WE ARE A PROUD MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF EISTEDDFOD SOCIETIES OF AUSTRALIA INC.
Contact Persons: www.orangeisteddfod.com Vocal & Instrumental 25 th August 8 th September 2013 VOCAL / INSTRUMENTAL ENTRY SECRETARY: ADJUDICATORS: Susan Collins, Sydney Lyn Morgan, Sydney Carol Irving, Port Macquarie Sarah Marshall, Sydney Janelle Gibson 02 6362 7376 Entries Ruth Harrison 02 6365 3250 am General Sue Tallis 02 6361 9595 eve General Margaret Williams 02 6362 6635 General/School Choirs Jenny Manning 02 63614025 General Entries close 31st May, 2013 Janelle Gibson PO Box 8556, ORANGE 2800 Phone: 02 6362 7376 Strings Piano Brass & Woodwind Vocal OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS: 1. Donna Riles (02) 63617974 O.R.C. Senior/Junior Brass/Woodwind/Vocal 2. Meriel Owen (02) 63617974 O.R.C. General Accompanying 3. Anne Stevens 0407 784 238 Senior Vocal Senior Instrumental 6.Lujia Zhang (02)63617974 O.R.C. General Accompanying 4. Ruth Harrison (02)63653250 Up to 4 th Grade W/wind only 5. Pauline Arnold (02) 63627271 Vocal only (by appointment only) 7. Fran Wilton (02) 63653213 Beginners OFFICE BEARERS - 2013 PRESIDENT VICE- PRESIDENT MINUTES SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY ENTRY SECRETARY - V & I - S & D - Dance TREASURER ASSISTANT TREASURER SPONSORSHIP PUBLICITY PATRON AUDITOR PUBLIC OFFICER Margaret Williams Carol Smithers/Helen Croke Ruth Harrison Sue Tallis Janelle Gibson/Jenny Manning Helen Croke/Meredie Wright Carol Smithers/Glenys Paterson Diane Daniel Janelle Gibson Paulette Cox/ Jenny Marsh Jenny Manning/Sandra McQueen Mayor, Councillor John Davis Leanne Boss Diane Daniel COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dance Speech/Drama Vocal/Instrumental Honorary Members Carol Smithers, Glenys Paterson, Diane Daniel, Paulette Cox, Jenny Marsh, Jenny Kain Helen Croke, Sandra MacQueen, Meredie Wright Ruth Harrison, Sue Tallis, Janelle Gibson, Margaret Williams, Jenny Manning Pauline Arnold, Yvonne Tracey, Leon Paix, Enid Dawes, Irene Sticka, Alison Dutton, Marcelle Linsell, Pam Johnson 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 34th Eisteddfod. Thanks also Michelle Pearce, Liz Kenney, Peter Telford of Orange Civic Theatre, John Harvey Orange Function Centre, & Donna Riles Acting Director, Orange Regional Conservatorium..
PRIZE MONEY & ENTRY FEES SECTIONS ENTRY 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 6-12 yrs $5.00 Medal Medal Medal Beginners/Grades 1-3 $5.00 Medal Medal Medal 13-18yrs $6.00 $15 $10 $5 Grades 4-7+ $6.00 $15 $10 $5 Grades 2 & 3 AMEB $6.50 $25 $15 $10 Grades 4 & 5 AMEB $8.50 $40 $20 $15 Grades 6 & 7 AMEB $8.50 $40 $20 $15 Vocal Championship 18yrs & under $9.00 $100+T $25 $10 Welsh Solo (16yrs & under) $8.50 $30 +T $20 $10 Open Vocal Solo $8.50 $40 $20 $10 Open Welsh Solo $12.50 $100+T $40 $20 Open Lieder Solo $8.50 $40 $20 $10 Open Oratorio Solo $12.50 $75 $30 $20 Open Vocal Recital $12.50 $75 $30 $20 Open Operatic Aria (McDonalds) $15.00 $5000 $500 $200 Open Instrumental solo $8.50 $40 $20 $10 Open Piano: Romantic; Classical/ Baroque; Jazz $9.00 $50+T $25 Duets 8 12yrs $6.50 Medal Medal Medal Duets 13-18yrs $8.50 $30 $20 $10 Open Duet $12.50 $60 $40 $10 Choir 6-12 yrs $12.50 $40 + T + P $25 + P $15 + P Choir/Ensemble 13-18yrs $12.50 $50 +T + P $25 + P $15 + P Welsh Choir Stages 2/3 $15.00 $700+T + P $200 + P $100 + P Open Vocal Ensemble (16 singers $12.50 $60 + P $40 + P max.) Open Welsh Choir $14.50 $700 + T + P $200 + P $100 + P Open Sacred Choral $15.00 $200 + T + P $50 + P Open Choral Championship $15.00 $800+ T + P $200 + P - Junior Instrumental Ensemble $10 $30+T+P Pennant Pennant (3-15 players) Percussion Band $10 $30+T+P Pennant Pennant Junior Instrumental Band $12.50 $50+T+P Pennant Pennant (16 or more players) Senior Instrumental Ensemble $12.50 $50+T+P Pennant Pennant (3-15 players) Senior Instrumental Group $15.00 $80+T+P Pennant Pennant (16 or more players) Open Instrumental Ensemble (3-15 $12.50 $50+T+P Pennant Pennant players Open Instrumental Group $15.00 $80+T+P Pennant Pennant (16 or more players) All Scholarships $14.50 Tuition T = Trophy P = Pennant
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 2013 entries will be made on- line at www.geni.gaia.com.au 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, 2013. 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, please order programs from the EXTRAS Menu. 13. 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. 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. 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.
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. MUSIC 2. 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. 3. No competitor may perform the same item in more than one (1) section, except in the case of Scholarship sections. 4. All music submitted must be clearly marked with SECTION NUMBER AND COMPETITOR S NUMBER NO NAME OR SCHOOL SHOULD BE VISIBLE. 5. ALL BARS IN MUSIC GIVEN TO THE ADJUDICATOR MUST BE NUMBERED. 6. CD backings only allowed in school choir sections. 7. Microphones allowed only in Popular Song and Open Contemporary Ensemble sections. ACCOMPANISTS 8. An official accompanist can be provided for Vocal/Instrumental Sections and competitors should state on the entry form if an accompanist is required. All music to be used by an 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 FOR THE OPERATIC ARIA. A competitor may provide his/her own Accompanist. It is the competitor s responsibility to contact the Accompanist. A list of Accompanists is provided below: Donna Riles (02) 6317974 ORC Senior / Junior Brass, Woodwind, Vocal Meriel Owen (02) 63617974 ORC General Accompanying Lujia Zhang (02) 63617974 ORC General Accompanying Ruth Harrison (02) 63653250 Up to Grade 4 Woodwind only Pauline Arnold (02) 63627271 General Accompanying Fran Wilton (02) 63653213 Beginners to Grade 4 only Anne Stevens 0407 784 238 Senior Vocal and Instrumental Any rehearsals are at the competitor s cost, and to be negotiated with the accompanist. Performers should consult the accompanist about preferred presentation of sheet music, e.g. no staples. 9. The cost of an official Accompanist in all Open sections, Scholarships and Championships is $10 per section, regardless of age. TIME LIMITS 10. 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.
COMPETITORS EQUIPMENT 11. 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: 12. 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 13. 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: 14. Scholarship and Aria winners are ineligible to enter these sections again until three (3) years have elapsed. A Junior Scholarship winner may enter for a Senior Scholarship in the following year. 15. 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 16. 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: 17. 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.
COPYRIGHT RULE: 18. 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: 19. Leaders must hand their music (for the Adjudicator) to the Green Room officials at least 20 minutes before the session begins. 20. 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. 21. The performers in each group should be bona fide members of that group. 22. Organisations can enter more than one group in a section as long as each group has a unique identity. 23. No teachers are permitted to perform with junior groups, except in Special Needs sections. 24. Bands and School Ensembles/Choirs will perform at the Orange Function Centre, Eyles St, Orange. 25. Bands perform on the floor area of the Function Centre not on stage, unless advised by the Committee. 26. No piano will be available for bands on Band Day. 27. Bands need to bring their own equipment music stands, extension leads, CD Players if needed for Percussion Bands, etc. All electrical equipment is to be checked and tagged, and is the responsibility of the competitors. 28. 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: 28. Extra devices cannot be brought on to the stage or attached to the piano. THE PROGRAM: 29. 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 Brass Band sponsors 2 encouragement awards for brass players: 12yrs & under - $150. To be used for tuition and/or music purchases (in agreement with the sponsors). 14yrs & under - $150. To be used for tuition and/or music purchases (in agreement with the sponsors). These are chosen by the adjudicator based on the competitor s solo performances during the eisteddfod. The City of Orange Eisteddfod Pianoforte Encouragement Award Trophy: For a competitor who performed in any restricted piano sections 7-10years. (C) Janelle Gibson s Scholarship Encouragement Awards for: Junior Woodwind Trophy plus $25 music voucher Junior Strings Trophy plus $25 music voucher Senior Brass Trophy plus $50 music voucher Senior Strings Trophy plus $50 music voucher Senior Woodwind Trophy plus $50 music voucher
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. 400. Stage 1 Primary School Choir Sponsor Bletchington School (Stage 1) Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. 401. Stage 2 Primary School Choir Sponsor Bletchington School (Stage 2) - (Years 3 & 4). Two contrasting songs. Own choice. 402. Stage 3 Primary School Choir Sponsor Bletchington School (Stage 3) - (Years 5 & 6) Two contrasting songs. One song to be performed in at least two (2) parts. 403. Mixed age Primary Choir Max 30 voices School Stages 1-3 Two (2) contrasting songs. Children not necessarily from any one school 404. Small School Choir Sponsor Laith Ismail (100 or under enrolments) Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. 405. Secondary School Choir 1 st $50; 2 nd $25; 3 rd $15 Two (2) contrasting songs. Minimum two (2) parts. 406. Open Choral Championship Saturday evening 27 th August 2011 Sponsored by Central West Financial Solutions, (AMP) Ken & Dorothy McCarron & Eisteddfod 1 st Prize $800, 2 nd Prize $200 (Any combination of voices). Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. Minimum two (2) parts. Twelve Minute Time Limit 1 st Prize $200 + Trophy 2 nd Prize $50 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. 408. Primary School Age Welsh Choral Award Sponsored by Welsh Cultural Foundation Australia (Not necessarily a school group). Two (2) songs to be sung, one must be in the Welsh language, to music of any source. The other may be sung in any language, but if not in Welsh must be sung to accepted Welsh tune. 1st Prize $700; 2nd Prize $200; 3rd Prize. $100 409. Open Welsh Choral Award Sponsor Welsh Cultural Foundation Two (2) songs to be sung, one must be in the Welsh Language to music from any source. The other may be sung in any language, but if not in Welsh, must be sung to an accepted Welsh tune. $700-1st Prize; $200-2nd Prize; $100-3rd Prize 410. Junior Vocal Ensemble Maximum 16 voices - (18yrs & under). Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. 411. Open Vocal Ensemble Maximum 16 voices Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. 412. Open Madrigal Group Maximum 16 voices Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. 413. Open Contemporary Vocal Group OPEN (3-12 singers). Two contrasting items. One to be a capella. Both to be contemporary songs. Own choice. Time limit up to 6 mins. 414. Open A Cappella Singing Group 2 contrasting songs (up to 6 mins). Any age 407. Open Sacred Choral Sponsor - The Orange Eisteddfod Any combination of voices Two (2) contrasting sacred items 12 MINS TIME LIMIT
39 Sale Street, Orange Phone 6363 1000 or visit www.pfisher.com.au 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 6362 0276 or Elizabeth Sarks 6363 1380
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 415. 6 yrs & under Own choice 416. 8 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 417. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 418. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 419. 13 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 420. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo Sponsored by B McDonald 421. 15 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 422. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo Sponsored by B McDonald 423. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 424. 8 yrs & under. Character song. (Costume optional). Own choice Sponsor U3A Orange 425. 10 yrs & under. Character song. (Costume optional). Own choice 426. 12 yrs & under. Character song (Costume optional). Own choice Sponsor U3A Orange 427. 14 yrs & under. Character song (Costume optional). Own choice 428. 16 yrs & under. Character song. (Costume optional). Own choice Sponsor U3A Orange 429. 18 yrs & under. Character Song (Costume optional). Own Choice Sponsor U3A Orange 430. 12 yrs & under. Folk Song Own choice 431. 13 yrs & Over Folk Song Own Choice 432. 12 yrs & under. Sacred Song Own choice. 433. 13 yrs & over. Sacred Song. Own choice 434. 14 yrs & under. Popular Song. Own choice - Microphone optional 435. 16 yrs & under. Popular Song. Own choice. - Microphone optional 436. 18 yrs & under. Popular song. Own choice. - Microphone optional 437. 12 yrs & under. Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice. 438. 13-16 yrs Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice.. 439. 18 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. 441. VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR Sponsored by The Dutton family (18 yrs & under.) Two contrasting songs. No microphone. Trophy + 1st $100; 2nd - $25 3 rd $10 To qualify competitors must enter at least two (2) other vocal solo sections and sing in them before the championship sections. 442. WELSH SONG (16 yrs & under). Sponsored by Welsh Cultural Foundation One song to be sung In Welsh language to music from any source. 1 st $30; 2 nd $20; 3 rd $10 443. 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 - McDonalds Restaurant 2nd Prize $500 /Huxtable Family/Orange Eisteddfod 3rd Prize $200 Pauline Arnold (Introduce own Items please) PLEASE REFER TO RULES SECTION. 445. OPEN SACRED SONG - 8 mins One Song. Own Choice. 446. OPEN MUSICAL COMEDY, OPERETTA, AND MUSICAL Drama - 8 mins Musical Comedy or Operetta, (Costume optional). 447. 0PEN VOCAL SOLO - 8 mins One Song. Own choice. 448. OPEN LIEDER - 8 mins Sponsored by Pauline Arnold One Song. Own Choice. Preferably sung in original language. 1 st $40; 2 nd $20; 3 rd $10 (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. 450. OPEN ORATORIO - 8 mins Sponsored by Pauline Arnold Own Choice. With preceding recitative if any.
1st $75; 2nd $30; 3rd $20 (Introduce own item please) 451. OPEN WELSH SOLO - (Over 16 yrs) Sponsored by Welsh Cultural Foundation One (1) song to be sung in the Welsh language 1 st $100; 2 nd $40; 3 rd $20 (Introduce own item please) 452. OPEN VOCAL SOLO By Australian composer Own choice Time Limit 8 mins 453. SONG BY AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER (18 yrs & 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. 456. VETERANS SOLO- (55 yrs +) Own choice 457. JUNIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (15 yrs & under) Sponsored by City of Orange Eisteddfod 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 $400 for Tuition. Time: 10 mins 458. SENIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (16 yrs & over) 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 $600 - for Tuition. Time: 12 mins
PLEASE READ THE RULES SECTION BEFORE COMPLETING ENTRY FORM ALL MUSIC BARS MUST BE NUMBERED INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS 459. HARRY SLOGGETT MEMORIAL BRASS INSTRUMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP. Sponsored by Orange Ex-Services Club Time: 15 mins Brass Scholarship Section (18 yrs & 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 brass sections to be eligible. Encouragement Award. $50 music voucher + small trophy Sponsor Janelle Gibson 460. SENIOR WOODWIND SCHOLARSHIP (13-18yrs) Time limit 15 mins max 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 (2) two other woodwind sections to be eligible Encouragement Award $50 music voucher + small trophy Sponsor: Janelle Gibson 461. JUNIOR WOODWIND SCHOLARSHIP ORANGE REGIONAL ARTS FOUNDATION (12yrs & under) Time limit 15 mins 1st Prize $400 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 462. JUNIOR STRING SCHOLARSHIP ORANGE REGIONAL ARTS FOUNDATION 12yrs & under Time Limit 15 mins 1 st Prize $400 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 $25 music voucher + small trophy Sponsor: Janelle Gibson 463. SENIOR STRING SCHOLARSHIP- HOGAN S PHARMACY - (13-18yrs) Time Limit 15 mins 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 2 other string sections to be eligible Encouragement Award $50 music voucher + small trophy Sponsor Janelle Gibson 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 ORANGE REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM Ten (10) scholarships for instrumental players 18yrs & under to participate 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. See entry page to register for consideration.
CITY OF ORANGE BRASS BAND Brass Encouragement Award (2800 Competitor) 12yrs & under $150 Prize money to be used for tuition and/or music purchases (in agreement with the sponsors) Chosen by Adjudicator CITY OF ORANGE BRASS BAND Brass Encouragement Award (2800 Competitor). 14yrs & under $150 Prize money to be used for tuition and/or music purchases (in agreement with the sponsors) Chosen by Adjudicator RECORDER GROUPS 465. Recorder Group. Minimum 3 players. 12yrs & under. Own Choice. 466. 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 468. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice 469. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 470. 14 yrs & under, Own Choice. 471. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 472. 18yrs & under. Own Choice. 473. OPEN Solo. Own Choice. 474. OPEN Electric Bass Guitar.
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 30 th August 2013 AT ORANGE FUNCTION CENTRE EYLES STREET ORANGE Instrumental Groups/Ensemble Band Sections 475. Stage 1 School Percussion Group. Own Choice. 476. Stages 2-3 School Percussion Group. Own Choice 477. Person s with Special Needs. Percussion Group.. Own Choice (any number of players) Sponsor: Irene Sticka 478. Junior Instrumental Ensemble. 12yrs & under (3-15 players.) 479. Junior Band 12yrs & under 16 or more players. To play 1 piece. Own choice 480. Senior Instrumental Ensemble.18yrs& under (3-15 players) 481. Senior Band. 18yrs & under - (16 or more players). 482. 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). 487. 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) Sponsor: Laith Ismail
TIME LIMITS BRASS, WOODWIND, STRING SECTIONS 12yrs & under 14yrs & under 16yrs & under 18yrs & under Open INSTRUMENTAL DUETS 490. 8 yrs & under. Own Choice 491. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 492. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 493. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. 494. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 495. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. 496. OPEN Instrumental Duet. Own Choice. BRASS SOLOS 4 mins max 6 mins max 6 mins max 8 mins max 8 mins max 497. Beginners Brass (Any age) (Up to 2yrs of tuition) Own Choice. 498. Restricted10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 499. 10yrs & under. Own choice 500. Restricted 12yrs&under. Own choice 501. 12yrs& under. Own choice 502. Restricted 14 yrs. Own Choice 503. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. 504. Restricted 16 yrs. Own Choice.. 505. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice.. 506. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. 507. Open Brass Solo. Own Choice. WOODWIND SOLOS INCLUDING RECORDERS 508. Beginner (less than 18mths tuition) Own Choice Sponsored by Cassandra Bennett 509. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 510. Grade 1-3. Own Choice. Sponsor: Graham Baker Piano Tuning 511. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 512. Grade 4 6. Own Choice. 513. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: Graham Baker Piano Tuning 514. 7 th Grade +. Own Choice. 515. 16yrs & under Own choice 516. 18yrs & under Own choice 517. Open Woodwind Solo. Own Choice 518. Open Jazz Solo Own choice 530. BARTOK String Solo 16yrs & under Time Limit 6 mins max 1 st $50 2 nd $15 3 rd $10 Sponsored by Meriel Owen 531. String Ensemble (3-5 players) Primary school age (K-6) Own Choice Time 4 mins max 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: Gwenda Garde 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 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. Beginner strings Less than 18 months tuition - Own Choice Sponsor Gwenda Garde 520. 8 yrs & under. Own Choice 521. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 522. Grades 1-3. Own choice 523. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 524. Grades 4-6. Own choice. 525. 14yrs & under. Own Choice. 526. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 527. 18yrs & under. Own choice 528. Grade 7 +. Own choice 529. Open String Solo. Own Choice
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 $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 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 8 mins max POPULAR PIANO SOLOS 549. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. Sponsor: VTM Valves 550. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 551. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. 552. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 553. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. 554. Open popular piano. Own choice. PIANO SOLOS 555. 7 yrs & under - Own Choice. 556. 8 yrs & under. Own Choice. Sponsored by Pamela & Douglas Brooks 557. 9 yrs & under. Own Choice. 558. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 559. 11 yrs & under. Own Choice. 560. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 561. 13 yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: VTM Valves 562. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. 563. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice.. 564. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. 565. 12yrs & under BARTOK piano solo Sponsored by Meriel Owen 566. 13-16yrs only BARTOK piano solo Sponsored by Meriel Owen 567. Open Piano Solo Classical or Baroque Periods Own Choice. Sponsored by Allan Baker & Son & Orange Eisteddfod Time 8 mins 1st $50, 2 nd $25, 568. Open Piano Solo Romantic Own Choice Time 8 mins 1st $50, 2nd $25 Sponsored by Mar Family - Loc Sing Restaurant 569. Open Jazz Piano Time 8 mins 1 st $50 2 nd $25 Sponsor: VTM Valves RESTRICTED PIANO SOLOS 539. 7yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: VTM Valves 540. 8yrs & under. Own Choice 541. 9yrs & under. Own Choice 542. 10yrs & under. Own Choice. 543. 11yrs & under. Own Choice 544. 12yrs & under. Own Choice. 545. 13yrs & under. Own Choice. ALL MUSIC BARS MUST BE NUMBERED 546. 14yrs & under. Own Choice. 547. 15yrs & under. Own Choice. 548. 16yrs & under. Own Choice.
TIME LIMITS 12yrs & under 14yrs & under 16yrs & under 18yrs & under Open 4 mins max 6 mins max 6 mins max 8 mins max 8 mins max PIANO DUETS 570. 8 yrs & under. Own choice 571. 10yrs & under. Own choice 572. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 573. 13-16 yrs & under. Own Choice 574. Open Piano Duet. Own Choice 575. OPEN DUET ON TWO GRAND PIANOS (to be held at the Orange Regional Conservatorium Time Limit 8 mins. PIANO SOLOS AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER 576. 8 yrs & under. Own Choice. 577. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 578. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 579. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. 580. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 581. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. 582. Grade 2 AMEB Piano having sat for this grade in 2013) 1 st Prize $25; 2 nd $15; 3 rd $10 Sponsor Margaret Williams 583. Grade 3 AMEB Piano (having sat for this grade in 2013) 1 st Prize $25; 2 nd $15; 3 rd $10 Sponsor Margaret Williams 584. Grade 4 & 5 AMEB Piano (having sat for this grade in 2013). 1 st Prize $40 2 nd $20 3 rd $15 Sponsor Margaret Williams 585. Grade 6 & 7 AMEB Piano (having sat for this grade in 2013). 1 st Prize $40 2 nd $20 3 rd $15 Sponsor Margaret Williams We are a member of The Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia Inc.
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.
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 2800. This entry form must reach the Entry Secretary, postmarked not later than Friday 31 ST May 2013 and must be accompanied by full entry fee, by cheque or money order. (Stamps not accepted PLEASE NOTE: No notification of appearance time is given by mail, so a programme SHOULD be ordered when entering, which will be posted 14 days prior to commencement. If not sufficient room, the entry may be completed on plain paper, with similar headings and must contain declaration. DECLARATION: I will adhere to the rules governing 2013 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 Inc to use my details in the compilation of the program and any publicity deemed necessary. Signed by or on behalf of competitor: COMPETITOR: Name: Postal Address: TEACHER: Name: Postal Address: Phone: Mobile: Email: Phone: Mobile: Email: 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 AGE AT 31/12/13 (If under 19 yrs) 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) K 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 31/12/13 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