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FOR DANCE, SPEECH AND PERFORMANCE, CHORAL SPEECH, MATURE PERFORMANCE

AND MUSIC

69th

CITY OF TAMWORTH

SIXTY-NINTH ANNUAL

EISTEDDFOD 2016

I SYLLABUS I

CITY OF TAMORTH EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC. 2016 Committee

Tamworth Eisteddfod 2016 Stay up to date [email protected] 2

Patrons Kevin Anderson, MP Col Murray, Mayor of Tamworth

President Chris Jackson Vice President Petrice Duncan Secretary Samara Redman Treasurer Nola Mulligan Publicity Officer Todd Power Committee D. Batley, D. Bowden, J. Burt, J. Cook, P. Duncan, J. Kirk, J. Morris, T. Power,

S. Redman Life Members Mrs D. Bowden, Mrs B. Fishenden, Ms N. Forrester, Mr L. Green, Mrs M.

Heiliger, Mrs G. McDougall, Mrs N. Mulligan, Mr and Mrs D Waters Solicitors Everingham, Solomons and Co.

Convenors Dance Dorothy Bowden 02 6762 2034 Speech and Performance Jan Morris 02 6765 9478 Choral Speech Jill Cook 02 6760 3332 Petrice Duncan 02 6785 1184 Mature Performers Jan Morris 02 6765 9478 Music Debra Batley [email protected]

All entry forms are located at the back of this Syllabus (pages 35-44). Entry fees MUST accompany the entry form. Cheques to be made out to ‘City of Tamworth Eisteddfod Society’.

DO NOT SEND CASH

Please send completed forms to:

The Secretary PO BOX 6

Tamworth NSW 2340 or

Enter online through the Tamworth Eisteddfod website: http://tamwortheisteddfod.org.au

For information enquiries regarding the Syllabus please phone the relevant convenor.

Age or Grade Sections $ 8.00 Open Age Sections $ 10.00 Duos and Trios $ 8.00 per person Age Championships $ 20.00 Individual Open Championships $ 20.00 Group Open Championships $ 25.00 Ensembles, Groups $ 25.00 School Groups (50 performers or less) $ 30.00 School Groups (over 50 performers) $ 40.00

CONTENTS


Rules ....................................................................... 4 Copyright guidelines ..................................................... 6

Dance ..................................................................... 7 Solos ............................................................................ 8 Duos and trios ............................................................ 10 Groups ....................................................................... 11 Improvisation solos .................................................... 12 Private and public schools ......................................... 13 Special needs ............................................................. 13 Championships .......................................................... 14

Speech and performance ..................... 15 Championships .......................................................... 18

Choral speech ............................................... 19

Mature performers ..................................... 20

Music .................................................................... 21

Choral (including school choirs) ................................. 22 Vocal ensembles ........................................................ 23 Vocal solo ................................................................... 24 Vocal championships ................................................. 25 Piano .......................................................................... 25 Piano championships ................................................. 27 Strings, woodwind, brass and percussion .................. 28 Instrumental championships ...................................... 30 Instrumental ensembles ............................................. 31 Special needs ............................................................. 33

Entry forms ...................................................... 35

RULES


1 Age shall be determined as at 28th May, the opening date of the Eisteddfod. 2 Competitors MUST conform to the age limits placed in the syllabus. The Committee reserves the right in any

age competition to call upon any competitor to furnish at his/her own expense, proof of age, and to withhold any prize until such proof has been furnished.

3 In Groups and Ensemble Sections, the group MUST enter in the age group of the oldest person in the group. 4 Entries will not be accepted from anyone who has been a pupil of the Adjudicator in the last six months. 5 Communication with the Adjudicator by competitors, teachers or other interested parties is strictly forbidden.

All enquiries must be made at the Secretary’s table. 6 The decision of the Adjudicator will be FINAL. He/she will have the power to withhold, or divide prizes

according to merit. He/she will also be entitled to award a second or third prize ONLY if he/she thinks the standard of the item does not warrant a first prize. This decision will be explained when making the adjudication.

7 Where time limits are stated, the performance must be kept within the specified time. Time is determined from the first note, dance step, action or word spoken, to the last note, dance step, action or word spoken. Time keepers will be present and competitors who exceed the time limit will be given an adjudication report but no marks will be awarded. Subject to the Adjudicator’s discretion, an allowance of no more than 30 seconds overtime may be given.

8 If, through unforeseen circumstances, the Adjudicator is unable to perform his/her duties, the Committee reserves the right to appoint a substitute.

9 The competition is open to all amateur performers. For the purpose of this Eisteddfod, an amateur is defined as someone whose major source of income is not derived from the subject of the entry. Open sections are open to all comers, including teachers and assistant teachers.

10 The same item or dance may not be performed in more than one section. 11 Competitors may not render an item with which they have won a First Prize in last year’s Eisteddfod. Open

Choral Championship Rule Waiver excepted. 12 NOVICE SECTIONS – Competitors must not have been learning for more than 18 months and entry forms

MUST be endorsed by teacher. RESTRICTED SECTIONS – Must not have won a First Prize in any Eisteddfod. Entry form must be accompanied by teacher’s endorsement. In Dance sections, competitors must not have won any prize in any Eisteddfod in any style of dance before.

13 In sections where two or more people are competing in combination, a competitor may compete in more than one combination in the same section twice only. This applies to duos, trios and groups.

14 Any competitor who fails to appear at the time scheduled in the Official Programme, will not be eligible to compete. In cases of school or government exams coinciding with the Eisteddfod, a competitor may make a request to be heard at an earlier time. This request needs to be made at least 24 hours prior. In such cases the competitor will have to show proof that he/she is being examined elsewhere, and the request can only be granted subject to the willingness of the Adjudicator.

15 Except in exceptional circumstances entry fees will not be refunded. 16 If there are insufficient entries in an item, the Committee reserves the right to combine that item with the next

age group in that section or withdraw the item, and return the entry fees. 17 In sight reading, and dance improvisation sections, ALL competitors must leave the hall at the Chairperson’s

request. 18 Competitors perform at their own risk. 19 The stage area, pianos and organs will NOT be available for rehearsal during the Eisteddfod. 20 The Committee takes all care, but accepts NO RESPONSIBILITY, for loss or damage to books, papers,

music, instruments, tapes, CDs, costumes or other property of the competitor. 21 The use of Video Cameras, Still Cameras and Mobile Phone Cameras WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AT ANY

VENUE, due to the Privacy Act. All entry to the Venue is subject to this proviso. Offenders will be asked to leave.

22 A high standard of decorum and presentation is expected from all spectators and participants. Unseemly language or unpleasant behaviour which is contrary to the spirit of the Eisteddfod will result in the offender being asked to leave. DOORS WILL BE CLOSED DURING AN ITEM.

23 PROTESTS: Protests must be lodged to the Session Secretary in writing within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the item concerned. A fee of $100 must accompany lodgement.

RULES


24 In all sessions teachers cannot fill key positions such as pencilling or Chairperson. Parents cannot assist at the Adjudicator’s table for any item in which they have a child competing.

25 In Dance sections, competitors may have an accompanist or use a tape recording or CD. A CD player will be provided by the Committee and manned by authorised personnel. Dance items should be on separate tapes and/or CDs, and each item should be at the beginning of the tape or CD, cued ready to start. Competitors may LOSE 5 MARKS for unprepared tapes.

26 Plain leotards to be worn for all dance improvisation sections. 27 No person, other than competitors, will be allowed backstage. Teachers wanting to place props on stage for

competitors under 12 years, may do so after applying to the Secretary’s table. They will be accompanied by an official and MUST LEAVE THE BACKSTAGE AREA before their item commences. Senior students accompanying baby groups backstage may wait for the group behind the back curtain. Anyone found waiting in the wings, or prompting from the wing, will cause their group to be disqualified.

28 Props must be kept to a minimum. Due to shortage of space, props cannot be stored. They must be delivered to the hall prior to the morning session, and removed from the premises at the end of the session in which they were used.

29 Copies of own choice selections and dancers’ tapes and CDs must be handed in at the Secretary’s table 15 minutes prior to the opening of the session.

30 In all Music sections other than Country Music, Popular Music and Choral/ Vocal Ensembles no tapes or CDs as accompaniment are allowed. In sections where backing tapes are permitted, the part being performed may not be doubled on the recording. The eisteddfod committee will facilitate backing tracks on CD, iPod or .mp3. If ensembles choose to use backing tracks, it is the performer’s responsibility to ensure balance within the performance and operate the backing track. Items should be on separate tapes and/or CDs, and each item should be at the beginning of the tape or CD, cued ready to start. Competitors will LOSE 5 MARKS for unprepared tapes.

31 To avoid disruption to the programme, music stands, drums, etc. may be left at the hall prior to the morning session, and removed during the breaks or at the conclusion of the evening session. Please contact the Convenor to arrange definite times.

32 In all MUSIC sections, copies of accompanying parts must be submitted with Own Choice pieces. 33 Music groups and ensembles MUST provide their own music stands. At all venues only two music stands will

be provided by the committee. 34 Music sections warm up and tuning: From the moment a group walks on stage, a maximum of 3 minutes

is allowed. This time includes setting up, warm up and tuning, after which performance time begins. 35 Non-playing conductors may conduct any number of ensembles. 36 Age limits do not apply to conductors provided they do not play an instrument in the ensemble. 37 In instrumental ensemble sections with piano, the piano player is part of the ensemble and must comply with

section age limits. 38 In instrumental ensembles sections competitors may appear twice in one section provided that they are

representing different organisations. i.e. a competitor may appear once for their school and once for a community orchestra in the same section.

39 Schools may enter more than one ensemble or choir in the same section, however the membership for each group needs to be different. Schools need to provide a list of group members when they register on the day of the performance otherwise only the first programmed group will be eligible for a prize.

40 In instrumental ensemble sections the following equipment will be provided: Timpani two timpani Glockenspiel concert glockenspiel, 2.5 octaves G-C Xylophone concert model 3.5 octaves F-C Vibraphone 3 octaves Temple blocks Drum Kit bass drum, floor tom, 2 toms, snare drum, hi hat, ride and crash cymbals

Mallets, drums sticks and hand cymbals not supplied Cellists and double bass players need to bring their own straps or boards for endpins if required.

Copyright guidelines RULES


ENTRY FORM LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THIS SYLLABUS IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL COMPETITORS AND TEACHERS REALISE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES

REGARDING LAWS UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN COPYRIGHT ACT 1968. The following are the conditions upon which printed material can be used at this Eisteddfod:

ADJUDICATOR’S COPY a. SET PIECES: The Adjudicator must work from an original b. OWN CHOICE: If you own original music controlled by an AMCOS publisher you may make a single

photocopy for the use of the Adjudicator. The photocopy is made and used solely for the purpose of adjudication and must be clearly marked “Adjudication Copy Only”. The Eisteddfod Committee destroys the copy immediately after adjudication. A copy of the AMCOS Performers Declaration Form must be attached to the photocopy.

COMPETITOR’S COPY If the competitor is not performing from memory, an original or licensed photocopy must be used in the performance.

NEW RULINGS ON ACCOMPANIST’S COPY (AMCOS) (Excerpt from the “Practical Copyright Guide for the Use of Print Music in Australia” [Clause 9.1]) The following conditions must be met before a photocopy can be made for an accompanist:

• The accompaniment part must be printed on the same page as the solo instrumental or vocal part(s), i.e. inseparable from the solo part. A single photocopy of the accompaniment may be made for use in a performance such as an Eisteddfod.

• The single copy must be marked with the words “ACCOMPANIST COPY”. • After the performance, the copy of the accompaniment must be handed to the Eisteddfod organisation for

collection and all these copies sent to AMCOS at the conclusion of the Eisteddfod.

MAKING USE OF RECORDED MUSIC It is the responsibility of the individual competitors (or the Dance School etc. to which they belong) to obtain the appropriate permission or licence for the making of recordings of Copyright Musical Works where these recordings are used as a backing for their Eisteddfod entry. Tapes and CDs must display the Copyright Licence number of the Studio. The points above are from “Practical Copyright Guide for the use of Print Music in Australia”. For more information: AMCOS / APRA

Phone: (02) 9935 7900 Fax: (02) 9935 7999 Website: www.apra.com.au Email: [email protected]

THE TAMWORTH EISTEDDFOD COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF PHOTOCOPIES. COMPETITORS SUBMIT COPIES AT THEIR OWN RISK. It is an infringement of copyright laws to sound or video record performances. The use of private sound recording or video equipment for recording purposes and flashlight photography is PROHIBITED. Offenders will be asked to leave.

DANCE


Venue: Tamworth Town Hall, Fitzroy Street, Tamworth Dates: 9-13 June 2016 Awards: See Dance Championships section on page 8 All costumes, props and property must be removed from the Town Hall immediately following the last session of the Dance section of the Eisteddfod. The Committee takes no responsibility for items left at the venue.

If you would like to sponsor a particular Section in Dance ($25.00 – $50.00 per Section) please state particulars of what your conditions are for the Section, e.g. Trophy for Most Promising. Sponsored by Kirby Emma Cameron – Casino.

GUIDELINES 1 NO pointe shoes to be worn in under-12 sections. 2 Dances performed in sections cannot be repeated in championships. 3 Names of competitors CANNOT be substituted. 4 Time limits will be strictly enforced.

a. Solo: 3 minutes; b. Duo/Trios: 4 minutes; c. Improvisation: 2 minutes; d. Group: 5 minutes; e. Group Variety: 6 minutes.

5 Routines do not have to go full time, but must NOT exceed limit. 6 No routine may be repeated. Change of costume and/or music does NOT constitute a new routine. 7 No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by full Entry Fee. 8 Entry forms for Duo/Trios are to be entered by ONE person only and each individual fee for all members

totalled together on one form. 9 Competitors must hand in tapes or CDs to Secretary’s table at least 15 minutes prior to item commencing,

clearly marked with item and competitor numbers, also any special requests i.e. “Tag” etc. 10 NO responsibility will be taken for old, damaged or miscued tapes and CDs. 11 Groups must consist of 4 or more dancers. Individuals may appear only twice in any one section. 12 No vocals on tapes allowed in Song and Dance or Demi Character or Character sections. 13 Tap – Slow or Straight Taps only 14 Waltz Tap – 6/8 and 3/4 accepted 15 Ensemble Tap – 16 Bars Waltz, 16 Bars Slow, 4/4 32 Bars

Speed 16 Duo/Trios – Individual dancers may compete only twice and

with different partners. 17 Improvisations to be performed in plain leotard, any

colour. No unitards, two piece, sequins or pants allowed. Ballet skirts may be worn for Classical. Scrunchie or ribbon for hair is allowed.

18 When entries are insufficient, Age sections may be combined.

Solos DANCE


To Qualify for Classical Championships Entrants must have competed in: (1) Classical and (1) Demi Character or Character in Own Age Section (not Restricted)

To Qualify for Jazz Championships Entrants must have competed in: (1) Jazz and (1) Modern Expressive or one (1) Contemporary in Own Age Section (not Restricted)

To Qualify for Tap Championships Entrants must have competed in: (1) Waltz Tap or Slow Tap and (1) Speed Tap or Fast Tap in Own Age Section (not Restricted)

Classical Championship Two (2) dances to be performed: (1) Classical and (1) Demi Character or Character (Classical to be performed first)

Jazz Championship Two (2) dances to be performed: (1) Jazz and (1) Modern Expressive (Modern to be performed first)

Tap Championship Two (2) dances to be performed: (1) Slow Tap 4/4 and one (1) Speed Tap (Slow Tap to be performed first) NO DANCE IS TO BE REPEATED IN CHAMPIONSHIP

Solos DANCE


BABY DANCE SOLO

Any type of dance Time Limit: 3 minutes D1 5 years and under

CLASSICAL DANCE SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D2 6 years and under D3 8 years and under D4 10 years and under D5 12 years and under D6 14 years and under D7 16 years and under D8 Open Age

DEMI CHARACTER OR CHARACTER SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D9 6 years and under D10 8 years and under D11 10 years and under D12 12 years and under D13 14 years and under D14 16 years and under D15 Open Age

AUTHENTIC NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D16 6 years and under D17 8 years and under D18 10 years and under D19 12 years and under D20 14 years and under D21 16 years and under D22 Open Age

MODERN EXPRESSIVE SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D23 6 years and under D24 8 years and under D25 10 years and under D26 12 years and under D27 14 years and under D28 16 years and under D29 Open Age

JAZZ SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D30 6 years and under D31 8 years and under D32 10 years and under D33 12 years and under D34 14 years and under D35 16 years and under D36 Open Age

CONTEMPORARY SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D37 6 years and under D38 8 years and under D39 10 years and under D40 12 years and under D41 14 years and under D42 16 years and under D43 Open Age

SLOW TAP SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D44 6 years and under D45 8 years and under D46 10 years and under D47 12 years and under D48 14 years and under D49 16 years and under D50 Open Age

WALTZ TAP SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D51 6 years and under D52 8 years and under D53 10 years and under D54 12 years and under D55 14 years and under D56 16 years and under D57 Open Age

ENSEMBLE TAP SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D58 6 years and under D59 8 years and under D60 10 years and under D61 12 years and under D62 14 years and under D63 16 years and under D64 Open Age

Solos DANCE


SPEED TAP SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D65 6 years and under D66 8 years and under D67 10 years and under D68 12 years and under D69 14 years and under D70 16 years and under D71 Open Age

SONG – DANCE SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D72 6 years and under D73 8 years and under D74 10 years and under D75 12 years and under D76 14 years and under D77 16 years and under D78 Open Age

VARIETY SOLO Time Limit: 3 minutes D79 12 years and under D80 14 years and under D81 16 years and under D82 Open Age

HIP HOP SOLO D83 8 years & under D84 10 years & under D85 12 years & under D86 14 years & under D87 16 years & under D88 Open age

Duos and trios DANCE CLASSICAL BALLET DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D89 6 years and under D90 8 years and under D91 10 years and under D92 12 years and under D93 14 years and under D94 16 years and under D95 Open Age

DEMI CHARACTER DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D96 6 years and under D97 8 years and under D98 10 years and under D99 12 years and under D100 14 years and under D101 16 years and under D102 Open Age

AUTHENTIC NATIONAL CHARACTER DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D103 6 years and under D104 8 years and under D105 10 years and under D106 12 years and under D107 14 years and under D108 16 years and under D109 Open Age

MODERN EXPRESSIVE DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D110 6 years and under D111 8 years and under D112 10 years and under D113 12 years and under D114 14 years and under D115 16 years and under D116 Open Age

Duos and trios DANCE


CONTEMPORARY DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D117 6 years and under D118 8 years and under D119 10 years and under D120 12 years and under D121 14 years and under D122 16 years and under D123 Open Age

JAZZ DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D124 6 years and under D125 8 years and under D126 10 years and under D127 12 years and under D128 14 years and under D129 16 years and under D130 Open Age

TAP DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D131 6 years and under D132 8 years and under D133 10 years and under D134 12 years and under D135 14 years and under D136 16 years and under D137 Open Age

SONG AND DANCE DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D138 6 years and under D139 8 years and under D140 10 years and under D141 12 years and under D142 14 years and under D143 16 years and under D144 Open Age

VARIETY LYRICAL THEATRICAL DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D145 12 years and under D146 14 years and under D147 16 years and under D148 Open Age

HIP HOP DUO/TRIO Time Limit: 4 minutes D149 8 years & under D150 10 years & under D151 12 years & under D152 14 years & under D153 16 years & under D154 Open age

Groups DANCE CLASSICAL DANCE GROUP Time Limit: 5 minutes D155 8 years and under D156 10 years and under D157 12 years and under D158 14 years and under D159 16 years and under D160 Open Age

DEMI CHARACTER GROUP Time Limit: 5 minutes. D161 8 years and under D162 10 years and under D163 12 years and under D164 14 years and under D165 16 years and under D166 Open Age

Groups DANCE


NATIONAL CHARACTER GROUP Time Limit: 5 minutes D167 10 years and under D168 12 years and under D169 14 years and under D170 16 years and under D171 Open Age

MODERN EXPRESSIVE GROUP Time Limit: 5 minutes D172 8 years and under D173 10 years and under D174 12 years and under D175 14 years and under D176 16 years and under D177 Open Age

JAZZ GROUP Time Limit: 5 minutes D178 8 years and under D179 10 years and under D180 12 years and under D181 14 years and under D182 16 years and under D183 Open Age

CONTEMPORARY GROUP Time Limit: 5 minutes D184 10 years and under D185 12 years and under D186 14 years and under D187 16 years and under D188 Open Age

TAP GROUP Time Limit: 5 minutes D189 8 years and under D190 10 years and under D191 12 years and under D192 14 years and under D193 16 years and under D194 Open Age

VARIETY GROUP Time Limit: 6 minutes D195 5 years and under D196 7 years and under D197 9 years and under D198 11 years and under D199 13 years and under D200 15 years and under D201 16 years and over

HIP HOP GROUP Time Limit: 5 minutes D202 8 years and under D203 10 years and under D204 12 years and under D205 14 years and under D206 16 years and under D207 Open Age

GOLDEN OLDIES Any style of dance Time limit 5 minutes D208 25 years and older

Improvisation solos DANCE Time Limit: 2 minutes for all solos

CLASSICAL SOLO D209 Junior – 12 years and under D210 Intermediate – 13 years to 15 years D211 Senior – 16 years and over

JAZZ SOLO D212 Junior – 12 years and under D213 Intermediate – 13 years to 15 years D214 Senior – 16 years and over

MODERN EXPRESSIVE SOLO D215 Junior – 12 years and under D216 Intermediate – 13 years to 15 years D217 Senior – 16 years and over

Improvisation solos DANCE


CONTEMPORARY SOLO D218 Junior – 12 years and under D219 Intermediate – 13 years to 15 years D220 Senior – 16 years and over

TAP SOLO D221 Junior – 12 years and under D222 Intermediate – 13 years to 15 years D223 Senior – 16 years and over

Private and public schools DANCE SCHOOL DANCE GROUPS Any style of dance D224 9 years and under D225 11 years and under D226 13 years and under D227 15 years and under D228 16 years and over

Special needs DANCE SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE Any style of dance D229 12 years and under D230 13 years and over

Special needs children may also be integrated into mainstream sections.

Championships DANCE


JUNIOR 1st Prize Cash and trophy Runner up Trophy Prize $250

INTERMEDIATE 1st Prize Cash and trophy Runner up Trophy Prize $350

SENIOR 1st Prize Cash and trophy Runner up Trophy Prize $500

Competitors MUST NOT have competed in a Restricted section. In all championship events a minimum of three competitors is required. If there are less than three competitors the item will be adjudicated, a trophy and first and second places awarded, and no prize money given.

CLASSICAL BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP To be eligible to enter the championship, the dancer must have appeared in at least two (2) sections from the Classical, or Demi Character Two (2) variations must be shown: (a) Classical (b) Demi character D231 Junior Classical Ballet Championship – 12 years and under D232 Intermediate Classical Ballet Championship – 13 years to 15 years D233 Senior Classical Ballet Championship – 16 years and over

JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP To be eligible to enter the championship, the dancer must have appeared in at least two (2) sections from the Jazz, Contemporary or Modern Syllabus. Two variations must be shown: (a) Modern (b) Jazz D234 Junior Jazz Championship – 12 years and under D235 Intermediate Jazz Championship – 13 years to 15 years D236 Senior Jazz Championship – 16 years and over

TAP CHAMPIONSHIP To be eligible to enter the championship, the dancer must have appeared in at least two (2) sections from the Waltz Tap or Slow Tap and Speed or Fast Tap. (a) Slow (b) Speed D237 Junior Tap Championship – 12 years and under D238 Intermediate Tap Championship – 13 years to 15 years D239 Senior Tap Championship – 16 years and over

SCHOLARSHIPS: Each category awarded $500 Classical All ages considered Jazz All ages considered Tap All ages considered

SPEECH & PERFORMANCE


Venue: Grand Ballroom, Wests’ Diggers Kable Avenue, Tamworth Dates: 14-17 June 2016 Awards: See individual sections

GUIDELINES 1 Any Competitor unable to compete in his/her item cannot enter a substitute. 2 Places in individual items will be awarded at the Adjudicator’s discretion, subject to the Eisteddfod Rules. 3 When entering for Championships, please read carefully the pieces required. If there are less than three

competitors, the item will be adjudicated, a trophy and first and second places awarded, and no prize money given.

4 Names of BOTH competitors in Duologues must be submitted on the ONE entry form. 5 Competitors are requested to have copies of work to be performed, to be at the Secretary’s table at least

ten minutes before commencement of each Section. 6 In ALL Classes, Competitors entering any Section will be required to compete on the day set down in the

Programme. 7 Should any protest arise concerning the Adjudication, please refer to Item 23 in the General Rules (page 4).



AUSTRALIAN POEM: Own choice (Excluding modern Bush Poetry) Poem must be by an Australian poet and have Australian content. Time Limit: 3 minutes S1 7 years and under S2 8 years only S3 9 years only S4 10 years only S5 11 years only S6 12 years only S7 13 years only S8 14 years only S9 15 to 20 years

POETRY: Own choice Time Limit: 3 minutes S10 7 years and under S11 8 years only S12 9 years only S13 10 years only S14 11 years only S15 12 years only S16 13 years only S17 14 years only S18 15 to 20 years

POETRY FOR TWO: Own choice Time Limit: 3 minutes Costume and use of one prop only is optional. S19 10 years and under S20 11 to 14 years only S21 15 to 20 years only

AUSTRALIAN BUSH POETRY: Own choice Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsored by Tamworth Poetry Reading Group $25 Prize each group S22 10 years and under S23 11 to 14 years S24 15 to 20 years

HUMOROUS POEM Time Limit: 3 minutes Original work by competitor is encouraged. S25 7 years and under S26 8 years only S27 9 years only S28 10 years only S29 11 years only S30 12 years only S31 13 years only S32 14 years only S33 15 to 20 years

SACRED OR INSPIRATIONAL PROSE MEMORY OR POEM MEMORY Time Limit: 3 minutes Competitors may recite a sacred or inspirational poem, psalm or prose extract. The chosen piece may be by a recognised author or written by the competitor. Maximum 150 words. S34 10 years and under S35 11 to 14 years S36 15 to 20 years

LYRIC POEM Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsored by Tamworth Poetry Reading Group $25 Prize each group S37 11 to 14 years S38 5 to 20 years

BIBLE READING: Own choice

From New International Version Time Limit: 3 minutes S39 10 years and under S40 11 years to 14 year S41 15 years to 20 years

IMPROMPTU PROSE READING Competitors will be handed a prose piece selected by the Adjudicator, and given a 1-minute perusal. Other competitors will be removed from the hall. S42 8 to 10 years S43 11 to 14 years S44 15 to 20 years only (Approximately 150 words)



MIME: Own choice Competitors to announce their own mime topics S45 10 years and under Time Limit: 2 minutes S46 11 to 14 years Time Limit: 2 minutes S47 15 to 20 years Time Limit: 3 minutes

DRAMA CHARACTERISATION: Own choice (Excluding Shakespeare) Depict a character based on an extract from a book or play, or it may be an original concept. A TYPED script MUST be handed in prior to the start of this section. Synopsis is optional, but must be typed separately. Costume is optional. S48 10 years and under Time Limit: 2 minutes S49 11 and 12 years only Time Limit: 3 minutes S50 13 to 14 years Time Limit: 8 minutes S51 15 to 20 years Time Limit: 8 minutes

SHAKESPEARIAN MONOLOGUE: Own choice Costume optional, otherwise theatre blacks Time Limit: 5 minutes S52 11 to 14 years S53 15 to 20 years

SHAKESPEARIAN DUOLOGUE: Own choice

Costume optional, otherwise theatre blacks Time Limit: 8 minutes S54 Open to all Secondary Students

OPEN SHAKESPEARIAN SECTION: Own choice $50 Prize No costume changes The following to be performed consecutively, in either order:

a. a memorised monologue b. a memorised sonnet

S55 12 to 20 years

DUOLOGUE: Excerpt from any published play or prose work (Excluding Shakespeare) S56 8 to 10 years Time Limit: 3 minutes S57 11 to 14 years Time Limit: 3 minutes S58 15 to 20 years Time Limit: 4 minutes

STORY TELLING Competitor will be required to tell a story using 3 items or a picture supplied by the Adjudicator. This is a test of the imagination. Preparation Time: 1 minute Time Limit: 2 minutes S59 10 years and under S60 11 to 14 years S61 15 to 20 years

SOLO IMPROVISATION One topic will be provided by the Adjudicator for dramatic interpretation. One table and chair will be available as props. All competitors, except No 1, will leave the room and wait to be called in. Performance Time: 2 minutes Warning bell at 1 minute 50 seconds. S62 11 to 14 years only S63 15 to 20 years only

PROSE RECITAL A memorised recital of a passage from a book, own choice. This is not just a test of memory, but of expression and the degree of difficulty of the chosen piece. S64 10 years and under (75-125 words or 1 to 1.5 minutes) S65 11 to 14 years (150-200 words or 1.5 to 2 minutes) S66 15 to 20 years (200 to 250 words or 1.5 to 2 minutes)



PUBLIC SPEAKING: Own choice $25 Prize each group A warning bell will sound 30 seconds before time limit has elapsed. S67 Junior - 11 to 14 years Time Limit: 3 minutes S68 Senior – 15 to 20 years Time Limit: 5 minutes

ONE ACT PLAY OR ANY ACT OR SCENE FROM A PLAY. OF MATERIAL: Own choice $50 Prize plus trophy each group ORIGINAL SCRIPTS ENCOURAGED Please note: Time limit includes setting up and dismantling S69 Primary School Time Limit: 20 minutes S70 Secondary school Time Limit: 30 minutes

Championship SPEECH AND PERFORMANCE Entry to the Speech Championship is conditional upon performance in TWO other solo speech classes (Poem, Prose Memory, Public Speaking, Dramatic Monologue). Competitors are to present TWO contrasting pieces not already performed by them in this year’s Speech and Performance Section. Time Limit: 10 minutes maximum S71 Junior Speech Championship (13 years and under) - $250 plus trophy S72 Senior Speech Championship (14 years and over) - $500 plus trophy

SCHOLARSHIPS Speech and Performance Scholarships are awarded by the Adjudicator to a Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Competitor who displays the ability to further his/her studies in Speech and Performance. Scholarship monies will only be awarded for this purpose. Competitors are required to advice the Eisteddfod Society of how the money has been spent. The Scholarships are judged on overall performances throughout the Eisteddfod. To be eligible the competitor must compete in at least 4 contrasting classes. Any competitor, who has previously won a scholarship at the City of Tamworth Eisteddfod in the Speech and Performance section, within the last two years, will not be eligible.

JUNIOR 10 years and under

Prize $100

INTERMEDIATE 11 years to 14 years

Prize $200

SENIOR 15 years to 20 years

Prize $300

PATRON’S PRIZE To be awarded at the discretion of the Adjudicator

CHORAL SPEECH


Venue: Tamworth Town Hall Fitzroy Street, Tamworth

Dates: 8 June 2016 Awards: A small trophy and certificates to be awarded for each item. Major awards: Most Outstanding Verse Speaking Choir – Years K-2

Perpetual Trophy donated by Mrs M Heiliger Prize money of $100 graciously continued in 2016 by generous donation

Most Outstanding Verse Speaking Choir – Years 3-6 Perpetual Trophy donated by Rotary and $100

GUIDELINES 1 All items to consist of 2 contrasting pieces. 2 No costumes to be worn. Simple props only. 3 Sound effects, limited gestures and actions are permitted. 4 Solo voices encouraged if suited to the poem. 5 Rap poems excluded from chosen poems. 6 No tapes or CDs are to be used.

Time Limit: 5 minutes for all items VBS1 Verse Speaking Choir Kindergarten (ES1) VBS2 Verse Speaking Choir Year 1 (Stage 1) VBS3 Verse Speaking Choir Year 2 (Stage 1) VBS4 Verse Speaking Choir Year 3 and 4 (Stage 2) VBS5 Verse Speaking Choir Years 5 and 6 (Stage 3)

The following items are for schools with an enrolment of less than 100 students: VBS6 Verse Speaking Choir Years K, 1, 2 (ES1, Stage 1) VBS7 Verse Speaking Choir Years 3 and 4 (Stage 2) VBS8 Verse Speaking Choir Years 5 and 6 (Stage 3)

The following items are for Special Education classes: VBS9 Verse Speaking Choir Junior (ES1, Stage 1) VBS10 Verse Speaking Choir Senior (Stage 2, 3)

Please note that items may not be arranged in this order on performance days.

MATURE PERFORMERS


Venue: Heritage Room, Tamworth Community Centre Darling Street, Tamworth

Dates: 24 June 2016 Awards: All Sections are NON-COMPETITIVE but competitors will receive an Adjudicator’s Report and

Certificate of Participation. At the end of the evening’s performances, the Adjudicator will select the best and most entertaining performance for the evening. This performer or group will be presented with the Cheapa Music Perpetual Trophy and a $50 cash prize.

GUIDELINES 1 Age Limited Section: Competitors in all items must be over 40 years of age (birth certificate not required). 2 Items: One piece only of own choice. 3 All performers are responsible for providing their own music stands.

Time Limit: 5 minutes for all items MP1 To tell a tall story MP2 Poetry – Own composition or selection from a published work MP3 A spoken piece – one or more performers MP4 Vocal Solo MP5 Vocal Duo, Trio or Quartet MP6 Vocal Ensemble – 5 or more voices MP7 Instrumental Solo – Any instrument, including piano MP8 Instrumental Ensemble – 2– 4 players of any combination MP9 Instrumental Ensemble – More than 4 players MP10 Veteran Novice – Learning less than 5 years, voice or instrument MP11 Country Music – Solo or group of any combination, vocal and/or instrumental MP12 Dance – Any style (may be accompanied by CD)

MUSIC


Venue: Check individual sections Dates: 18-23 June 2016 Awards: See individual sections for details

GUIDELINES 1 In all championships a minimum of four competitors in each item – otherwise item will be cancelled and

entry fee refunded. Any competitor unable to compete in his or her item cannot enter a substitute. 2 If there are insufficient entries in an item, the Committee reserves the right to combine that item with the

next age group in that section or withdraw the item and return the entry fees. 3 Unless otherwise advised, competitors need to provide a clearly identified adjudicators copy of the music.

For accompanied instruments, adjudicator’s copy must include the accompaniment. 4 Sections which are ‘grade based’ will accept repertoire from the AMEB, ANZCA, TRINITY or RCM syllabus.

Suzuki teachers are to use their professional judgement with regards to repertoire (If in the opinion of the adjudicator and convenor Suzuki repertoire is of a higher standard than the section entered - adjudication only will be provided, and the student will be ineligible for a prize).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR CHORAL/INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE SECTIONS Choirs, Vocal Ensembles and Instrumental Ensembles will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Confidence and stage presentation • Commitment to the performance • Pitch • Diction • Rhythm • Musicality • Interpretation • Blend of voices (including vowel shapes) • Blend of sound • Ensemble skills

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SOLO, DUO AND TRIO SECTIONS Solo, duo, and trio sections will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Technical Facility • Stylistic Understanding • Musical Expression • Understanding of the role of the soloist and ensemble awareness

BACKING TRACKS

• In sections where backing tapes are permitted, the part being performed may not be doubled on the recording.

• The eisteddfod committee will facilitate backing tracks on CD, IPod or MP3. • If ensembles choose to use backing tracks, it is the performer’s responsibility to ensure balance within the

performance and operate the backing track. • Items should be on separate tapes and/or CDs, and each item should be at the beginning of the tape or

CD, cued ready to start. Competitors may LOSE 5 MARKS for unprepared tapes.

Choral (including school choirs) MUSIC


CHORAL CHAMPIONSHIP Prize: Trophy plus $500 Open age Two contrasting pieces Backing tracks permitted (see page 21) Minimum of two parts to be performed Both primary and secondary schools are encouraged to enter, and may repeat one piece performed in the 2016 school choir section School choirs may also repeat repertoire that has won prizes in schools’ sections in previous years. (Please note: This rule change is designed to foster a viable Choral Championship and also acknowledges the intrinsically high turn over of choir personnel within a school environment) Time Limit: 12 minutes M1 Tamworth and District Choral Championship

CHAMBER CHOIR Prize: Trophy plus $100 Open age One own choice piece Time Limit: 5 minutes M2 Chamber Choir 10-20 voices

INFANTS SCHOOL CHOIR Prize: Trophy plus $250 One own choice piece Sound effects and backing CDs are permitted. Vocal part MAY NOT be on the CD (see page 21) Time Limit: 5 minutes M3 Infants School Choir

PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR Prize: Trophy plus $250 One own choice piece

Sound effects and backing CDs are permitted. Vocal part MAY NOT be on the CD (see page 21) Time Limit: 10 minutes: M4 Primary Schools Choir

SMALL PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR Prize: Trophy plus $250 Two own choice pieces Sound effects and backing CDs are permitted. Vocal part MAY NOT be on the CD (see page 21) Restricted to schools with a total enrolment of less than 100 pupils in the primary department Time Limit: 10 minutes M5 Small Primary Schools Choir

SECONDARY SCHOOL CHOIR Prize: Trophy plus $350 Two contrasting pieces Sound effects and backing CDs are permitted. Vocal part MAY NOT be on the CD (see page 21) Time Limit: M6 Secondary School Choir

Vocal ensembles MUSIC


SMALL VOCAL ENSEMBLE 5-10 VOICES May use a conductor Own choice – Part Song of two or more parts Time Limit: 5 minutes M7 Open Age M8 19 years and under

VOCAL TRIO OR QUARTET No conductor Own Choice – Part Song Time Limit: 5 minutes M9 Open Age M10 School Years 7-12

VOCAL DUET Names of both competitors must be submitted on the one entry form with full payment Own Choice – Part Song Time Limit: 5 minutes M11 Open Age M12 School Years 10-12 M13 School Years 7-9 M14 Primary School

Vocal solo MUSIC


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR SOLO SECTIONS

• Technical Facility • Stylistic Understanding • Musical Expression • Understanding of the role of the soloist and ensemble awareness

SOLO – MALE OR FEMALE: Own choice Time Limit: 5 minutes M15 Open Age M16 School Years 10-12 M17 School Years 7-9 M18 School Years 3-6 M19 School Years 2 and under

SACRED SOLO: Own choice Time Limit: 5 minutes M20 Open Age M21 School Years 10-12 M22 School Years 7-9 M23 School Years 3-6

SONG FROM MUSICAL THEATRE INCLUDING MUSICAL COMEDY OR OPERETTA Time Limit: 5 minutes M24 Open Age M25 School Years 10-12 M26 School Years 7-9 M27 School Years 3-6

SONG BY AN AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER: Own Choice (excluding Country and Western) Time Limit: 5 minutes M28 Open Age M29 School Years 10-12 M30 School Years 7-9 M31 School Years 3-6

BALLAD – MALE OR FEMALE: Own Choice (excluding Operetta) Time Limit: 5 minutes M32 Open Age M33 School Years 10-12 M34 School Years 7-9 M35 School Years 3-6

CHARACTER SONG IN COSTUME: Own choice Time Limit: 5 minutes M36 Open Age M37 School Years 10-12 M38 School Years 7-9 M39 School Years 3-6

FOLK SONG SOLO: Own choice Time Limit: 5 minutes M40 Open Age M41 School Years 10-12 M42 School Years 7-9 M43 School Years 3-6

POPULAR SONG INCLUDING JAZZ: Own choice

• Popular music, widely circulated and commercially promoted

• Not Musical Theatre • Microphone Optional • Backing CD or live accompaniment.

Time Limit: 5 minutes M44 Open Age M45 School Years 10-12 M46 School Years 7-9 M47 School Years 3-6

COUNTRY MUSIC: Own choice Backing CD or live accompaniment Time Limit: 5 minutes M48 Open Age M49 School Years 10-12 M50 School Years 7-9 M51 School Years 3-6

NURSERY RHYME – IN COSTUME: Own choice Time Limit: 5 minutes M52 8 years and under M53 6 years and under

Vocal championships MUSIC


In all championships a minimum of four competitors in each item is required – otherwise the item will be cancelled and the entry fee refunded. To qualify for vocal championship sections competitors must enter in at least 3 other vocal sections. Championship performance – Two contrasting pieces sung from memory, chosen from separate categories of the following: Art Song, Folk, 20th Century, Sacred, Foreign Language, Aria (oratorio or Opera), Musical Theatre, Popular, Ballade. The winner of the previous year’s Championship is not eligible to win the prize in the same Championship in the following year.

CITY OF TAMWORTH VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP Prize: $500 plus trophy Open age Time Limit: 15 minutes: M54 City of Tamworth Vocal Championship

CITY OF TAMWORTH SENIOR VOCAL CHAMPSIONSHIP Prize: $350 plus trophy 14 years to 21 years Time Limit: 10 minutes M55 City of Tamworth Senior Vocal Championship

CITY OF TAMWORTH JUNIOR VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP Prize: $350 plus trophy 13 years and under Time Limit: 10 minutes M56 City of Tamworth Junior Vocal Championship

Piano MUSIC All pianoforte sections are own choice, with a 5-minute time limit unless otherwise advised in the section. Sections which are ‘grade based’ will accept repertoire from the AMEB, ANZCA, TRINITY or RCM syllabus. Suzuki teachers are to use their professional judgement with regards to repertoire (If in the opinion of the adjudicator and convenor Suzuki repertoire is of a higher standard than the section entered - adjudication only will be provided, and the student will be ineligible for a prize)

PIANO SOLO M57 8 years and under M58 10 years and under M59 12 years and under M60 14 years and under M61 16 years and under M62 18 years and under M63 Open

BAROQUE PIANO SOLO (A composition written 1600–1750) M64 Preliminary M65 Grade 1 and 2 M66 Grade 3 and 4 M67 Grade 5 and 6 M68 Grade 7 and 8 M69 Open / Diploma standard

Piano MUSIC


CLASSICAL PIANO SOLO (A composition written 1750–1820) M70 Preliminary M71 Grade 1 and 2 M72 Grade 3 and 4 M73 Grade 5 and 6 M74 Grade 7 and 8 M75 Open / Diploma standard

ROMANTIC PIANO SOLO (A composition written 1820–1900) M76 Grade 1 and 2 M77 Grade 3 and 4 M78 Grade 5 and 6 M79 Grade 7 and 8 M80 Open / Diploma standard

20TH AND 21ST CENTURY PIANO SOLO (A composition written by a 20th or 21st century composer, NOT including Popular or Jazz) M81 Preliminary M82 Grade 1 and 2 M83 Grade 3 and M84 Grade 5 and 6 M85 Grade 7 and 8 M86 Open / Diploma standard

AUSTRALIAN COMPOSITION PIANO SOLO Must be a published work. M87 Preliminary M88 Grade 1 and 2 M89 Grade 3 and 4 M90 Grade 5 and 6 M91 Grade 7 and 8 M92 Open / Diploma standard

MODERN SOLO: Own choice (Pop/Blues/Jazz etc. excluding Contemporary Art Music) M93 School Year 2 and Under M94 School Years 3-6 M95 School Year 7-9 M96 School Year 10-12 M97 Open

PIANO DUET: Own choice Names of both competitors must be submitted on the one entry form with full payment. M98 School Year 2 and Under M99 School Years 3-6 M100 School Year 7-9 M101 School Year 10-12 M102 Open

PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION Only the piano accompaniment will be adjudicated. Any instrument or voice with piano accompaniment. M103 14 years and under M104 16 years and under M105 Open Age

PIANO SOLO: Restricted Restricted to competitors who have not won a First Prize in a Piano section in any Eisteddfod. M106 8 years and under M107 10 years and under M108 12 years and under M109 14 years and under M110 16 years and under

PIANO POTENTIAL Beginner not learning any keyboard more than 18 months. Entry form must be endorsed by Teacher. M111 School Year 2 and Under M112 School Years 3-6 M113 School Year 7-9 M114 School Year 10-12 M115 Open

JEAN COATES MEMORIAL BACH COMPETITION One piece only required of any Bach composition. Time Limit: 7 minutes M116 Open Age

Piano championships MUSIC


Competitors in Piano Championship sections must enter at least 3 other sections The winner of the previous year’s Championship is not eligible to win the prize in the same Championship in the following year.

JUNIOR PIANO CHAMPIONSHIP Prize: $250 12 years and under Any own choice piece to be played from memory Time Limit: 5 minutes M117 Junior Piano Championship

SENIOR PIANO CHAMPIONSHIP Prize: Trophy plus $350 21 years and under Two contrasting pieces or movements One piece to be played from memory Time Limit: 10 minutes M118 Senior Piano Championship

CITY OF TAMWORTH OPEN AGE PIANO CHAMPIONSHIP Prize: $500 Open age Two contrasting pieces or movements One piece to be played from memory Time Limit: 12 minutes M119 City of Tamworth Open Age Piano Championship

Strings, woodwind, brass and percussion MUSIC


All sections are own choice, with a 5-minute time limit unless otherwise advised. In the following sections accompaniment must be provided unless the work was composed as unaccompanied. A copy of the accompaniment must be provided for the Adjudicator. Sections which are ‘grade based’ will accept repertoire from the AMEB, ANZCA, TRINITY or RCM syllabus. Suzuki Teachers are to use professional judgement as to repertoire standard. At the completion of the Music sections, the Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music Shield will be rewarded by the Adjudicator for excellence in an orchestral instrument.

RESTRICTED INSTRUMENTAL SOLO Restricted to Competitors who have not won a First Prize in an Instrumental section in any Eisteddfod. M120 Junior – 13 years and under M121 Senior – 14 years and over

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO: Own choice M122 Open Age M123 School Years 10-12 M124 School Years 7-9 M125 School Years 3-6 M126 School Year 2 and under

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO: Own choice (Jazz/Pop/Blues/Country, etc. Excluding Contemporary Classical) M127 Open Age M128 School Years 10-12 M129 School Years 7-9 M130 School Years 3-6

BAROQUE INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (A composition written 1600–1750) M131 Grade 1-2 M132 Grade 3-4 M133 Grade 5-6 M134 Grade 7-8 M135 Open / Diploma Standard

CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (A composition written 1750–1820) M136 Grade 1-2 M137 Grade 3-4 M138 Grade 5-6 M139 Grade 7-8 M140 Open / Diploma Standard

ROMANTIC INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (A composition written 1820-1900) M141 Grade 1-2 M142 Grade 3-4 M143 Grade 5-6 M144 Grade 7-8 M145 Open / Diploma Standard!

20TH AND 21ST CENTURY INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (A composition written 1900-Present) M146 Grade 1-2 M147 Grade 3-4 M148 Grade 5-6 M149 Grade 7-8 M150 Open / Diploma Standard

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO BY AN AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER M151 Grade 1-2 M152 Grade 3-4 M153 Grade 5-6 M154 Grade 7-8 M155 Open / Diploma Standard

GUITAR SOLO OR PLUCKED STRING INSTRUMENT (Electric or acoustic) M156 Open Age M157 School Years 10-12 M158 School Years 7-9 M159 School Years 3-6

ACOUSTIC GUITAR SOLO: Own choice M160 Open Age M161 School Years 10-12 M162 School Years 7-9 M163 School Years 3-6

Strings, woodwind, brass and percussion MUSIC


ELECTRIC BASS SOLO: Own choice M164 Open Age M165 School Years 10-12 M166 School Years 7-9 M167 School Years 3-6

INSTRUMENTAL DUET: Own choice Names of both competitors must be submitted on the one entry form with full payment. M168 Open Age M169 School Years 10-12 M170 School Years 7-9 M171 School Years 3-6 M172 School Year 2 and under

ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENT DUET Any combination of orchestral instruments with or without piano accompaniment. M173 Open Age M174 School Years 10-12 M175 School Years 7-9 M176 School Years 3-6

Instrumental championships MUSIC


Please note: In 2016, an Instrumental Championship will be awarded including String, Brass and Woodwind competitors. Competitors must have appeared in three other relevant solo sections. All efforts will be made to conduct these sections on the same day (depending on the number of entries). In all championships a minimum of four competitors in each item is required. If there are less than four competitors the item will be adjudicated, a trophy, First and Second places awarded and no prize money given. The winner of the previous year’s Championship is not eligible to win the prize in the same Championship in the following year.

CITY OF TAMWORTH JUNIOR INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP Prize: $250 Competitors must have appeared in three other solo sections Two contrasting pieces or movements 13 years and under Time Limit: 10 minutes M177 City of Tamworth Junior Instrumental Championship

CITY OF TAMWORTH SENIOR INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP Prize: $350 Competitors must have appeared in three other sections in their age group Two contrasting pieces or movements 14-21 years Time Limit: 15 minutes M178 City of Tamworth Senior Instrumental Championship

CITY OF TAMWORTH INSTRUMENTAL OPEN AGE CHAMPIONSHIP Prize: $500 Competitors must have appeared in three other sections in their age group Two contrasting pieces or movements Open Age Time Limit: 15 minutes M179 City of Tamworth Instrumental Open Age Championship

Instrumental ensembles MUSIC


Music groups and ensembles MUST provide their own music stands. At all venues only two music stands will be provided by the committee. Music sections warm up and tuning: from the moment a group walks on stage, a maximum of 3 minutes is allowed. This time includes setting up, warm up and tuning, after which performance time begins. Competitors who are drawn to perform first in a section may not enter the stage until called, and will be subject to the same time constraints as all other competitors. Following competitors may enter the stage as soon as the preceding competitor has vacated the stage. Non-playing conductors may conduct any number of ensembles. Age limits do not apply to conductors provided they do not play an instrument in the ensemble, sections 223 and 224 excepted. In instrumental ensemble sections with piano, the piano player is part of the ensemble and must comply with section age limits. The exception to this rule is sections 216, 217 (accompaniment), 223 and 224, where the there may be either a conductor or accompaniment from a teacher who is over age. In instrumental ensembles sections competitors may appear three times in one section provided that they are representing different organisations. i.e. a competitor may appear once for their school and once for a community orchestra and once for a community band in the same section. Schools may enter more than one ensemble in the same section, however the membership for each group needs to be different. Schools need to provide a list of group members when they register on the day of the performance otherwise only the first programmed group will be eligible for a prize In instrumental ensemble sections the following equipment will be provided:

Timpani two timpani Glockenspiel concert glockenspiel, 2.5 octaves G-C Xylophone concert model 3.5 octaves F-C Vibraphone 3 octaves Temple blocks Drum Kit bass drum, floor tom, 2 toms, snare drum, hi hat, ride and crash cymbals

Mallets, drums sticks and hand cymbals not supplied Cellists and double bass players need to bring their own straps or boards for endpins if required.



PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: Tuned/ Untuned (Any number of performers) Test: own choice piece Time Limit: Five minutes M180 Infants School M181 Primary School M182 19 years and under

PRIMARY SCHOOL BAND ANY COMBINATION OF INSTRUMENTS Test: 2 own choice pieces. Time limit: 10 minutes M183 Primary School

NOVICE ENSEMBLE ANY NUMBER AND COMBINATION OF INSTRUMENTS Ensemble members must be in their first 18 months of ensemble involvement, or in their first 12 months of learning the instrument of that ‘family’ played in the ensemble (i.e. first 12 months on a brass or woodwind instrument). Entry form must be endorsed by teacher. M184 15 years and under M185 19 years and under

STRING ENSEMBLE: Own choice Piano accompaniment optional Test own choice of program up to 7 minutes M186 Primary School M187 19 years and under M188 Open Age

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Own choice – (3-9 players) Any combination of instruments. Without conductor and without accompaniment One own choice piece Time Limit: 7 minutes M189 Primary School M190 19 years and under M191 Open Age

SMALL ENSEMBLE: Own choice – (3-12 players) With conductor and/or accompaniment Test: Own choice of program up to 10 minutes M192 Primary School M193 19 years and under M194 Open Age

LARGE INSTRUMENTAL GROUP: Own choice (10 or more players) Prize: $250 Test: Own choice of a program of up to 10 minutes M195 19 years and under M196 Open Age

JAZZ BAND (5-10 players) No conductor Vocals optional and can be additional to players Any keyboard playing must be live and not programmed Performance to include improvised solos. Test: Own choice of a program of up to 10 minutes, but all bands must play at least one Blues item. Music not required for the adjudicator but directors must submit the list of titles and composers in performance order when registering. M197 19 years and under M198 Open Age

JAZZ TRIO OR QUARTET No conductor One member may be a vocalist Any keyboard playing must be live and not programmed Drum kit, bass amp and vocal mic provided Performance to include improvised solos. Test: Own choice of a program of up to 10 minutes, but all bands must play at least one Blues item. Music not required for the adjudicator but groups are requested to submit the list of titles and composers in performance order when registering.

M199 19 years and under M200 Open Age

STAGE BAND (10-25 players) Conductor allowed Vocals optional and can be additional to players Test: Own choice of a program of up to 10 minutes; all bands must perform at least one Swing Item; improvised solos encouraged. M201 19 years and under M202 Open Age



GUITAR GROUP OR UKULELE GROUP (Up to 20 players, no vocals) Two contrasting pieces Time Limit: 10 minutes M203 Primary School Group M204 Secondary School Group M205 Open Age

GUITAR GROUP OR UKULELE GROUP (Up to 20 players with vocals) Two contrasting pieces Time Limit: 10 minutes M206 Primary School Group M207 Secondary School Group M208 Open Age

SCHOOL FOLK GROUP (Any combination of instruments or voices) M309 Primary Folk Group M210 Secondary Folk Group

Special needs MUSIC SMALL GROUP – ANY COMBINATION OF INSTRUMENTS M211 12 years and under M212 13 years and over

SOLO – VOCAL OR INSTRUMENTAL M213 12 years and under M214 13 years and over

Special needs children may also be integrated into mainstream sections.


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Dance ENTRY FORM


PLEASE READ THE RULES GOVERNING THE EISTEDDFOD AT THE FRONT OF THIS SYLLABUS (PAGE 4)

Please Note: Where time limits are stated the performance must be kept within the specified time. Time is determined from the first note, dance step, action, or word spoken. Time keepers will be present and competitors who exceed the time limit will be given an adjudication report but no marks will be awarded. If there are insufficient entries in an item, the committee reserves the right to combine that item with the next age group in that section or withdraw the item, and return the entry fees.

Name of person submitting entry: ____________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________ Postcode: ______________

Phone: _________________________ Teacher’s Signature: ____________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Please indicate if the competitor/s wish to be considered for Scholarship. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE NAMES OF INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS ARE CLEARLY PRINTED

Item Number Name of Competitor or Group Date of Birth

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Number of People in

Group Entry Fee

Late entries will only be accepted if accompanied by a $10 late entry fee

Program fee $10.00

Total

Please return form to: The Secretary

PO Box 6 Tamworth 2340

by Friday 15th April 2016

OR

Enter online through the Tamworth Eisteddfod website:

http://tamwortheisteddfod.org.au

PAYMENT METHOD

o Cheque enclosed Please make cheque payable to: ‘City of Tamworth Eisteddfod Society’ DO NOT SEND CASH

o Direct deposit Bank details BSB: 802-298 Account number: 15508 Please identify your deposit with your name and section details

Speech and performance ENTRY FORM



DRESS CODE: It is in the competitor’s own interest that they pay special attention to their dress and presentation when appearing in competition. Presentation and dress constitute part of the performance and are taken into consideration by the Adjudicator. School uniform is quite acceptable. If there are insufficient entries in an item, the committee reserves the right to combine that item with the next age group in that section or withdraw the item, and return the entry fees.




Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________



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PAYMENT METHOD



Choral speech ENTRY FORM







Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________



Number of People in

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Choral speech ENTRY FORM



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Mature performers ENTRY FORM



Please Note: Where time limits are stated the performance must be kept within the specified time. Time is determined from the first note, dance step, action, or word spoken. Time keepers will be present and competitors who exceed the time limit will be given an adjudication report but no marks will be awarded. If there are insufficient entries in an item, the committee reserves the right to withdraw the item, and return the entry fees.



Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________________________________



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Mature performers ENTRY FORM



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PAYMENT METHOD



Music ENTRY FORM







Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________



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VOLUNTEERS


Are you willing to volunteer at the 2016 Eisteddfod?

The Tamworth Eisteddfod only survives through the work of enthusiastic volunteers. If you can offer your time, please fill in the form below and mail it to:

The Secretary Tamworth Eisteddfod Society Inc. PO Box 6 Tamworth 2340

Title: Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms / Dr / Rev / Other ____________________________________________________

Name/s: __________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

Postcode: _________________ Phone: __________________ Mobile: _________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE INDICATE WHAT AREA YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR (You can select more than one)

o Ushering o Ticket and Program selling o Pencilling for the Adjudicator o Registration of competitors o Catering assistance o Chairing of Sessions o Mail out of program


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MEMBERSHIP


Would you like to join the City of Tamworth Eisteddfod Society Inc.?

Please complete this form and mail it to:

The Secretary Tamworth Eisteddfod Society Inc. PO Box 6 Tamworth 2340

Title: Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms / Dr / Rev / Other ____________________________________________________

Name/s: __________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

Postcode: _________________ Phone: __________________ Mobile: _________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________

I wish to apply for Membership to the City of Tamworth Eisteddfod Society Inc.

Signed: ____________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

Membership fees: Association fee

$2.00

Donation to the Eisteddfod (optional)

$________

Total $________

Cheques or money orders should be made payable to: City of Tamworth Eisteddfod Society Inc.

Members elect the Eisteddfod committee each year and kept informed through monthly Minutes. As a Member, you will also receive copies of the Eisteddfod Syllabus and programme and, if you wish, you may learn how our Eisteddfod operates by volunteering during the running of the Eisteddfod in May and June each year.

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