The 64th Annual Ringwood Eisteddfod 1 JUNE - 14 JULY 2018 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, VOCAL, SPEECH AND DRAMA Schedule of Events To Showcase, Inspire and Reward Performing Arts Scholars Closing date for entries, Thurs 3 May, 2018 Schedule and entry forms also available at Try booking from the link https://www.ringwoodeisteddfod.org.au The Ringwood Eisteddfod gratefully acknowledges the support of Mrs Ruth Hawkins OAM Maroondah City Council and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.
RINGWOOD EISTEDDFOD 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Index of Contents Ringwood Eisteddfod Venues...4 Accompanists...4 Patrons...4 Major Sponsors...4 Official Opening Ceremony...4 Pianoforte (June 1, 2, 3, 4)...5 Orchestral Strings (June 8, 9)...6 Instrumental Chamber Music Ensembles (June 10)...8 Junior Vocal (June 11)...8 Senior Vocal (June 15)...9 Speech & Drama (June 16)...9 Senior Vocal (June 17)...10 Woodwind & Brass (June 23)...10 CLassic Guitar (June 23)...11 Classic Organ (June 24)...11 Ringwood Aria (June 25)...12 Aria Prizes...12 Special Awards...13 Bookings...15 General Rules Of Competition...16 Grand Final Concert (July 14) Audience Entry Fees Daily Audience Pass Adult/Concession...$5 Daily Audience Pass Family (two adults/up to two children)...$15 Season Pass (excludes Grand Final)...$25 Family Season Pass (excludes Grand Final)...$35 Grand Final Saturday 14 July (see booking form)...$20 Online Booking through Trybooking preferred: https://www.trybooking.com/umol Programs available at the door at a cost of $2. Schedule correct at time of printing. See web version for changes and updates. Page 3
GENERAL INFORMATION VENUES Sections 1 June 25 June 2018 Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, 3134 Grand Final Concert 7:30pm Saturday 14th July 2018 Karralyka Theatre, Mines Road, Ringwood East 3134 Mel. 50 A 7 Adjudicators SPEECH AND DRAMA: Meredith Martin. JUNIOR VOCAL: Carole McKenzie. SENIOR VOCAL: Ian Lowe. PIANOFORTE: Robert Chamberlain. ORCHESTRAL STRINGS: Rebecca Proietto. CLASSICAL GUITAR: TBA. INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES: Mark Dipnall. WOODWIND & BRASS: Carolyn McAlister. CLASSIC ORGAN: Dr June Nixon. Grand Final Instrumental Awards Adjudicators Judith Lambden, Mark Dipnall. Accompanists VOCAL: Linda O Brien. STRINGS (8 June): Linda O Brien, Phone 0409130789. STRINGS, WOODWIND & BRASS: Anne Lewitzka, Phone: 9808 2173. Please see Schedule Rules 12 & 13 regarding accompanists, fees and photocopies. Patrons Ruth Hawkins OAM Joan Carden AO, OBE Mayor, City of Maroondah President, Lions Club of Mooroolbark. Page 4 Major Sponsors and Supporters Maroondah City Council, Lions Club of Mooroolbark, Bernies Music Land, Creative Victoria, Bounty Printers, Henkell Brothers, Judith Robertson, Ruth Hawkins OAM, Mark Dipnall, Judith Lambden. Program Supporters AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board), PMW (Print Music Works), ANZCA (Australian & New Zealand Cultural Arts), Trinity College London, Schimmel Pianos, Johannus Classic Organs. Committee PRESIDENT: Bernie Capicchiano. VICE PRESIDENT: Mark Dipnall. SECRETARIAT: Stockdale ACS. SECRETARY: Loraine Baldock. TREASURER: Maureen Milton OAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Sandra Smart, Judith Lambden, Colin Prohasky. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, VIC 3134 FRIDAY 1 JUNE 2018, 6:00pm MP GUEST OF HONOUR Introduction by Ringwood Eisteddfod President Bernie Capicchiano Michael Sukkar MP Federal Member for Deakin Assistant Minister to the Treasurer Certificates are awarded to all competitors for collection at the end of each section.
PIANOFORTE Entry Fees: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - $18. Section 8 - $10 per person. Sections 9 to 11 - $18. FRIDAY 1 JUNE 6:00pm Section 1 6 YEARS & UNDER Sadie Brown Award Time Limit 3 min. SECTION 2 12 YEARS & UNDER The Judith Robertson Award Own Choice. Time Limit 4 min. 1st $50, 2nd & 3rd Trophies. Sponsored by Judith Robertson SATURDAY 2 JUNE 9:30am SECTION 3 OPEN TO STUDENTS - Currently studying Grades 1 or 2 AMEB or Equivalent Choice from Syllabus. Time Limit 3 mins. Sponsored by Judith Lambden SECTION 4 8 YEARS & UNDER The Mary Corboy Memorial Award Time Limit 3 min. SECTION 5 10 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 4 min. Sponsored by Judith Robertson SECTION 6 OPEN TO STUDENTS - Currently studying Grades 3 or 4 AMEB or equivalent Choice from Syllabus. Time Limit 4 min. Sponsored by Dana Music Studios SECTION 7 14 YEARS & UNDER The Judith Robertson Award Own choice. Time Limit 5 min. 1st $50, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Judith Robertson SECTION 8 DUETS OPEN The Mary Corboy Memorial Award Own choice. Time Limit 10 min. 1st $70, 2nd $30. SUNDAY 3 JUNE 2:00pm SECTION 9 16 YEARS & UNDER The Judith Robertson Award Own choice. Time Limit 6 min. 1st $70, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Judith Robertson SECTION 10 18 YEARS & UNDER Rosalie Carpio Trophy (Hong Kong) Own Choice. Time Limit 8 min. 1st $80 & Trophy, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored in memory of Mary Corboy, Founder of Manningham (formerly Doncaster & Templestowe) Eisteddfod. Page 5
MONDAY 4 JUNE 7:00pm SECTION 11 OPEN PIANOFORTE Own Choice. Time Limit 10 min. 1st $300, 2nd $70 & 3rd $30. Sponsored by Bernies Music Land Winner of this Section to perform at Karralyka Theatre on 14th July to be presented with 1st Prize of $300 and to compete for Instrumental Grand Final Prize of $2000 and Trophy. Piano Sponsors... Bernies Music Land, Piano - Digital Keyboard Specialists Kindly supplies Grand Pianos and Organs for heats and Ringwood Eisteddfod Grand Final. Bernies Music Land 381 Canterbury Rd, Ringwood 3134 Phone 9872 5122 www.musicland.com.au ORCHESTRAL STRINGS Entry Fees: Sections 12 to 21- $20. Please note rules 12 & 13. Accompanist available for these sections. Rehearsals on appointment Sections in Orchestral Strings are sponsored by Wallwork Family. FRIDAY 8 JUNE 5:30pm SECTION 12 8 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 4 min. SECTION 13 OPEN TO STUDENTS - Currently studying grades 1 and 2 AMEB or equivalent Own Choice from Syllabus. Time Limit 4 min. Sponsored by lwstringlearningmethod / Lisa Wallace SECTION 14 10 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 4 min. SATURDAY 9 JUNE 9:30am SECTION 15 12 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 4 min. 1st $50, 2nd & 3rd Trophies. Page 6
SECTION 16 STRINGS 14 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 4 min. 1st $50, 2nd $ 30 & 3rd $20. SECTION 17 OPEN TO STUDENTS - Currently studying grades 3 and 4 AMEB or equivalent Own Choice from Syllabus. Time Limit 4 min. 1st $70, 2nd $30. SECTION 18 16 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 7 min. 1st $70, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Judith Lambden SECTION 20 THE WALLWORK STRING CONCERTO AWARD Own Choice. Time Limit Minimum 10 min. Maximum 20 min. 1st $120, 2nd $50 & 3rd $30. Sponsored by Joanne Wallwork SECTION 21 OPEN STRINGS Two pieces of contrasting style. Own Choice. Time Limit Max 20 min 1st $300, 2nd $70 & 3rd $30. Sponsored by Ruth Hawkins Winner of this Section to perform at Karralyka Theatre on 14th July to be presented with 1st Prize of $300 and to compete for Instrumental Grand Final Prize of $2000 and Trophy. SECTION 19 OPEN TO STUDENTS - Currently studying grades 5 AND 6 AMEB or equivalent Own Choice from Syllabus. Time Limit 4 min. 1st $50, 2nd $ 30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Janet Walker Page 7
INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES Entry Fees: Sections 22 to 25 - $10 per person. Please supply name and age of each entrant. 3-10 performers including all instruments. Music Own Choice. Please bring own music stands. Please be prompt with starting times. SUNDAY 10 JUNE 2:00pm SECTION 22 JUNIOR ENSEMBLE 13 years and under. Own Choice. Time Limit 6 min. 1st $50, 2nd $ 30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Ruth Hawkins SECTION 23 16 YEARS AND UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 6 min. 1st $70, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. SECTION 24 VCE ENSEMBLE Groups to perform music from the VCE syllabus Units 3 & 4 Time Limit 6 mins. 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $20. JUNIOR VOCAL Entry Fees: Sections 26 to 29 - $20. MONDAY 11 JUNE 3:00pm SECTION 26 12 YEARS & UNDER 1st $50, 2nd & 3rd Trophies Sponsored by Loraine Baldock SECTION 27 14 YEARS & UNDER 1st $50, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Loraine Baldock SECTION 28 16 YEARS & UNDER 1st $70, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Dana Music Studios SECTION 29 VCE YEARS 11 & 12 or 18 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice from VCE Syllabus. 1st $80, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Lions Club of Mooroolbark SECTION 25 OPEN ENSEMBLE Own Choice. Time Limit 10 mins. 1st $300, 2nd $70, 3rd $30. Winners of this section are kindly invited to perform as guest artists at the Grand Final, Karralyka Theatre,14th July, as a requirement for receipt of the $300 first prize. Page 8 Image created by Yanalya - Freepik.com
SENIOR VOCAL Entry Fees: Sections 30 to 32 - $20 (except for the Ringwood Aria Section 56, which is $30). FRIDAY 15 JUNE 6:30pm SECTION 30 BALLAD OR SACRED SOLO 1st $80, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. SECTION 31 NON-PRIZE WINNERS The Robyn Dalglish Memorial Award 1st $80, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Margaret Dalglish - Kutschewski SECTION 32 LIGHT OPERA & MUSICAL COMEDY 1st $80, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Loraine Baldock SPEECH & DRAMA Entry Fees: Sections 33 to 39 - $18. SATURDAY 16 JUNE 9:30am SECTION 33 MEMORISED RECITATION (Poem or Prose) 8 years & under Time Limit 2 minutes. SECTION 34 SECTION 35 MEMORISED RECITATION (Poem or Prose) 12 years & under Time Limit 4 minutes. 1st $50, 2nd & 3rd Trophies. Sponsored by Mark Dipnall SECTION 36 14 YEARS & UNDER Duo acting (in costume). Performers are requested to arrive in costume. Own choice. Selection from a published play, book or original script. Time Limit 4 minutes (includes stage setting). 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20. Sponsored by Mark Dipnall SECTION 37 16 YEARS & UNDER Junior Solo memorised poem (own choice) & drama selection from prose or play (one or more characters). Two contrasting pieces must be selected. Time Limit 8 minutes. 1st $70, 2nd $30, 3rd $20. Sponsored by Mark Dipnall SECTION 38 OPEN PUBLIC SPEAKING CHAMPIONSHIP Prepared speech. Time Limit 6 minutes. Impromptu speech. Topic set by adjudicator. 1min preparation. Limit 3 minutes. 1st Prize $100, 2nd Prize $70, 3rd Prize $30. Sponsored by Mark Dipnall MEMORISED RECITATION (Poem or Prose) 10 years & under Time Limit 3 minutes. Page 9
SECTION 39 OPEN DRAMA CHAMPIONSHIP Own choice. Two contrasting pieces must be presented. Time Limit 10 minutes. 1st Prize $100, 2nd Prize $70, 3rd Prize $30. Sponsored by Mark Dipnall SENIOR VOCAL Entry Fees: Sections 40 to 44 - $20 (except for the Ringwood Aria Section 56, which is $30). Duets/Quartets $10 per person. SUNDAY 17 JUNE 2:00pm SECTION 40 ART SONG 1st $80, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by ANATS SECTION 41 ORATORIO 1st $80, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Gloria & Peter Churchland SECTION 42 AUSTRALIAN COMPOSITION 1st $80, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. SECTION 43 LIEDER 1st $100, 2nd $50 & 3rd $30. Sponsored by Peter Mander and Carole McKenzie WOODWIND & BRASS Entry Fees: Section 45 to 48 - $20. Accompanist available for these sections. Please note rules 12 & 13. SATURDAY 23 JUNE 9:30am SECTION 45 10 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 3 min. SECTION 46 13 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 3 min. 1st $50, 2nd & 3rd Trophies. SECTION 47 15 YEARS & UNDER Dorothy Minchin Award Own Choice. Time Limit 4 min. 1st $50, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Dorothy Minchin SECTION 48 OPEN Own Choice. Time Limit 10 min. 1st $300, 2nd $70 & 3rd $30. Sponsored by Mark Dipnall Winner of this Section to perform at Karralyka Theatre on 14th July to be presented with 1st Prize of $300 and to compete for Instrumental Grand Final Prize of $2000 and Trophy. SECTION 44 DUETS 1st $70, 2nd $50 & 3rd $30. Sponsored by Sheila Brennan Page 10
CLASSICAL GUITAR Entry Fees: Section 49 to 52 - $18. Section 53 Group $10 per person. SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2:00pm SECTION 49 12 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 3 min. 1st $50, 2nd & 3rd Trophies. SECTION 50 16 YEARS & UNDER Own Choice. Time Limit 4 min. 1st $70, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. SECTION 51 VCE CURRICULUM 18 YEARS & UNDER Own choice. Time Limit 5 min. 1st $70, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. CLASSICAL ORGAN Entry fees Section 54 and 55 - $20. SUNDAY 24 JUNE 2:00pm SECTION 54 14 YEARS & UNDER 1st $50, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Sponsored by Bernies Music Land SECTION 55 OPEN 1st $300, 2nd $70, 3rd $30. Sponsored by Bernies Music Land Instrument provided will be a Johannus 3 manual BDO specification. Winner of this Section to perform at Karralyka Theatre on 14th July to be presented with 1st Prize of $300 and to compete for Instrumental Grand Final Prize of $2000 and Trophy. Section 52 OPEN Own Choice. Time Limit 10 min. 1st $200, 2nd $70 & 3rd $30. SECTION 53 GROUP 2-8 PLAYERS 18 YEARS & UNDER (1 teacher to conduct or play additional to the group is permitted fee free) Own Choice. Time Limit 8 min. 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd Trophy. Page 11
RINGWOOD ARIA Entry Fees: Section 56 - $30. MONDAY 25 JUNE 7:00pm SECTION 56 RINGWOOD ARIA Six finalists will be selected for the Grand Final. PLEASE SEE RULE 16. Aria entrants please also supply photo and bio for use in Grand final program. SATURDAY 14 JULY 7:30pm Karralyka Theatre. Six finalists will perform two Arias each. ARIA PRIZES Total prize pool $6000. 1st $5000 Sponsors: Creative Victoria, Judith Robertson. 2nd $500 Margaret Ferguson Memorial Award. 3rd $200 All other finalists to receive $100 each 2018 Aria sponsored by the Henkell Brothers. Page 12
SPECIAL AWARDS The Lions Club of Mooroolbark Scholarship $1000 awarded to the vocalist who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, displays a voice of outstanding promise chosen from VCE SYLLABUS. The Peter Chapple Memorial Award $150 and Trophy. Competitors must perform in two sections and will be judged on interpretation, style, emotional expression, presentation and accuracy. Lynette Casey - Brereton Award $200 awarded at the discretion of the adjudicator, to a promising young voice. E.M. Taylor Memorial Trophy Awarded to the competitor gaining the highest points in the senior vocal sections. Sadie Brown Memorial Award Perpetual Trophy to be awarded to the pianist, who in the opinion of the adjudicator displays an outstanding talent. Sponsored by Daughters Wendy Taylor and Priscilla Fargher Janet Perkins Memorial Award $300 to a vocalist displaying great potential. Sponsored by Barbara Boland, and Barry Fry Mrs Mary Corboy Memorial Encouragement Pianoforte Awards Mrs Mary Corboy: Founder of the Manningham (formerly Doncaster/Templestowe) Eisteddfod Junior up to 10 years $150 and senior to open $250. R & M Dipnall Memorial Trophy This perpetual trophy is awarded to the winner of the Instrumental Section in the Grand Final. Instrumental Grand Final Prize $2000 and Trophy Sponsors: Ruth Hawkins and Lions Club of Mooroolbark All Special Awards will be presented at the Ringwood Eisteddfod Grand Final, Karralyka Theatre, Mines Road, Ringwood Saturday 14 July 2018, 7.30pm Page 13
Ringwood Eisteddfod Thank you! Sincere thanks to all who have made the Ringwood Eisteddfods so successful over the last 64 Years, without such dedication and commitment this event would not be possible. We now look to the next 64 years and invite you to be involved become a sponsor or a volunteer (Working with Children required). We look forward to hearing from you! ringwoodeisteddfodinc@gmail.com Celebrating our 2017 Winners: The Lions Club of Mooroolbark Scholarship won by Julia Doupe The Peter Chapple Memorial Award won by James Emerson Lynette Casey - Brereton Award won by Andre Sasalu E.M. Taylor Memorial Trophy won by James Emerson Sadie Brown Memorial Award won by Clare Juan Janet Perkins Memorial Award won by Gabriella Penny Mrs Mary Corboy Memorial Encouragement Pianoforte Awards JUNIOR won by Nikki Juan SENIOR won by Michael Nguyen Instrumental Open Winners Award won by Charlotte Miles R & M Dipnall Memorial Trophy won by Charlotte Miles Aria Prizes 1ST won by Kimberley Coleman 2ND won bylyndon Green 3RD won by Chloe Harris Nutri N u t r i m e t i c s Maureen Milton NUTRIMETICS Executive Sales Manager 6 Grevillea Avenue, Boronia Vic 3155 Tel: 03 97622093 / Fax: 97622093 / Mobile: 0417391477 Email: maureenmilton77@gmail.com Page 14
BOOKINGS Bookings for all sections, audience passes and the Grand Final Concert are to be made using the Trybooking links as indicated. Ringwood Eisteddfod Sections Maroondah Federation Estate 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, 3134 Competitiors https://www.trybooking.com/ummk For entries submitted after 3 May 2018. Late fee: $10. Include your name, address, contact details, section, teachers name, age (years at May 3, 2018). Vocal Entries: To enter the Peter Chapple Memorial Award, please select this option when entering. Section Audience Passes https://www.trybooking.com/umol Daily Adult / Concession: $5. Family (two adults / up to two children): $15. Season Pass (excludes Grand Final) Adult: $25 / Family $35. Grand Final Concert Ringwood Aria and Open Instrumentalists Saturday 14 July Including Guest Artists Karralyka Theatre at 7:30pm Mines Road, Ringwood East 3134 https://www.trybooking.com/umpy Adult / Concession: $20 / $15. Special Family ticket for 5 people including competitor is $50. Note: if you do not wish to use Try Booking, Hard copy forms for Section Entry, Teachers Multiple entry and the Final Concert can be downloaded from the website and posted with payment as per instructions on the form. Thank you for supporting the Ringwood Eisteddfod Incorporated. For Bookings and Enquiries please contact us on ringwoodeisteddfodinc@gmail.com or phone 03 925 41000. Page 15
GENERAL RULES OF COMPETITION PLEASE NOTE AND READ ALL RULES Failure to comply with any of the rules may involve disqualification and withholding of prizes and the decision of the committee in all questions of disputes shall be deemed final. COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO OBSERVE COPYRIGHT AND PRIVACY LAWS. CAMERAS, MICROPHONES, MOBILE PHONE, TABLET, CD, USB, DVD & VIDEO ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE USED IN ANY PERFORMANCE, OR TO RECORD ANY PERFORMANCE. PLEASE NOTE: NO STUDENT SHALL COMPETE IN ANY SECTION WHERE THEIR TEACHER IS ADJUDICATING. COMPETITORS ARE ENTERED IN EACH SECTION AS THEIR ENTRIES ARRIVE AND WILL NOT BE CHANGED FROM THAT POSITION IN THE PROGRAMME: 1. Entries can be either or in writing by email or post. All entries must be accompanied by the fee with proof of payment if paying by EFT. If you require a receipt this will be emailed or posted if a stamped self addressed envelope is supplied. All money orders and cheques are to be made payable to Ringwood Eisteddfod Inc. Please Note: online bookings are preferred. 2. No entry fee will be refunded except where a section has been cancelled. The Committee reserves the right to cancel a section where the number of entries is less than 3. 3. Group Items all entrants names and ages must be furnished at the time of entry. 4. Entries received after the official closing date of 3 May 2018 must include a late fee of $10 per competitor. Competitors will receive a Notice of appearance showing date, time and place of appearance and other necessary details. 5. Please note late entries accepted after 3 May 2018 may not be printed in the programme. 6. The committee reserves the right to provide an alternative Adjudicator, in any section, where the scheduled Adjudicator is unavailable, for whatever reason. In any such event NO ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED. 7. The Adjudicator may divide prizes and award certificates or if a satisfactory standard is not attained, the adjudicator may reduce or withdraw prizes and certificates. The adjudicator s decision shall be final. 8. In all sections subject to an age limit, the age at the close of entries on 3 May 2018 shall be deemed the competitor s age. Proof of age may be required prior to presentation of any prize. 9. Clear music copies of performance items must be provided for the adjudicator or the competitor may not be able to compete, at the discretion of the Adjudicator. 10. The Adjudicator s decision on the result of any section shall be final. 11. Adjudicators will observe proper ethical conduct at all times in dealings with competitors, teachers and others having an interest in the outcome of any section. Communication with an Adjudicator either by competitor, teacher or other interested party during the competition is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The Committee reserves the right to rule on any apparent breach and in such instances the Committee s decision shall be final. Page 16
12. The official Accompanist is available for some sections. Competitors may use their own Accompanist if desired. 13. Where the official Accompanist is engaged clear, legal (as to copyright) manuscript must be provided TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT, or the service may be withdrawn at the official Accompanist s discretion, ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. Rehearsal fees are payable to the accompanist on the day of rehearsal. 14. The Committee reserves the right to reject any entry. 15. Competitors in any vocal section may sing in the original language if they so desire. 16. All competitors in the Ringwood Aria must sing in at least one other section. 17. For all Aggregate Trophies, points will be as follows: FIRST- 5 points, SECOND - 3 points, THIRD - 1 point. 18. The Ringwood Aria shall not be included in the Aggregate Points system. 19. The minimum age limit for all open vocal sections shall be 17 years. 20. Competitors must not present the same piece in more than one section, unless required 21. Competitors in any section not answering when called upon may forfeit their right to take part in that section, subject to a right of appeal to the Committee, which may, if it sees fit, allow a defaulter to take part. 22. Photos may be taken only when competitors receive their awards. Photos or video/ aural recordings taken by audience members on any other occasion are strictly prohibited. On some occasions the Ringwood Eisteddfod Incorporated may take photos of participants for publicity and media representation. These images will solely be the property of Ringwood Eisteddfod Incorporated. All participating performers and audience members give full consent to these conditions. 23. The prizes for winners of all open sections will be presented at the Grand Final Concert, Saturday 14 July 2018, where they will perform. Failure to attend means forfeiture of their prize and the opportunity to compete for an overall winner s prize. 24. NON-PRIZE WINNERS Section must not have received a prize in any Senior Vocal competition. 25. Each competitor will receive a Performance Certificate. Certificates and critiques are to be collected at the end of each section. If a competitor is unable to be present to collect the certificate and critique, and would like it mailed, a stamped self-addressed envelope including section and competitor number must be provided and left at the registration desk. Page 17
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