Dates: October 18th 2008
Venue: Campbelltown Camden Band Centre, Wickfield Circuit, Ambarvale
1) All enquiries and entries are to be directed to the Convenor, Mrs Susan Newton on 02 9820 4404 or 0417 683 725 after 6pm
Postal address: PO Box 899, CAMPBELLTOWN 2560.
2) Adjudicator: to be advised
3) Official Accompanist: Mr Malcolm Tapscott 9825 2890 / 0418 620 704 will be available. Please call early to arrange rehearsals prior to the competition. Competitors are welcome to bring their own accompanist, Normal Venue Entry Fees apply.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO REHEARSAL TIME ALLOCATED DURING THE EISTEDDFOD.
4) The official accompanist will only be available if specifically requested on the entry form. If you do not have a rehearsal with Mr Tapscott please make sure that a copy of ALL music is forwarded to him prior to the event so that he can practice.
5) Competitors MUST NOT perform the same piece in more than one section.
6) All music is own choice.
7) A copy of the score must be available for the adjudicator – it is necessary to number the first bar of every line of music.
8) Music stands will be provided for the use of competitors.
9) A slow melody is considered to be a piece of music that has words and music in the score.

12) Championships: Competitors in the championships must enter and compete in at least two other sections of their chosen age group.
13) Entry fees (unless otherwise stipulated):

MacPAS Award Championships: Junior Intermediate: Open: All solo sections: Duos/Trios: Groups of 4 - 8: Groups of 9 or more:

$30 $10 $12 $15 $7 $8 $12 $15

14) Any competitors are eligible to compete in Open Age Group sections, while Senior sections are for 35 years and over.

Section 501: MACPAS BRASS AWARD
Entry fee: $30
1^st prize: $600; 2^nd prize: $300; 3^rd prize: $100
Dress: Formal – this will apply to the heats this year and will be considered in the overall presentation.
Rules:
1. Competitors will be required to prepare three (3) pieces for this section – all pieces are own choice and must contrast in style. Two pieces are to be played in the heats, with the third one to be performed at the finals afternoon. All pieces should be played from memory for this award. Time limits for the heats: 15 minutes; 8 minutes for the Finals.
2. Previous 1^st prize winners are not eligible to compete in this award for two consecutive years.
3. The number of finalists will be at the adjudicator’s discretion.
4. Competitors must enter and compete in at least two other sections plus their appropriate Age Championship in order to qualify.
5. The Finals will be held Sunday 2nd November, 2008. NB: There is no age restriction for this award – the only restriction is the one noted in point number 2.

OWN COMPOSITION
Cash Prize $30
Section750: Open to any age
Entry Fee: $10 Time Limit 6 min. Must be the entrant‘s own original work. This Section is open to any instrument(s) or voice, either Solo or ensemble, and is to be performed and Judged during the Piano Sections .

18th CENTURY COMPOSITION

Section

502: 10 years & under 503: 12 years & under 504: 14 years & under 505: 16 years & under 506: Open – any age.

19th CENTURY COMPOSITION

Section

507: 10 years & under 508: 12 years & under 509: 14 years & under 510: 16 years & under 511: Open – any age.

20th/21st CENTURY COMPOSITION

Section

512: 10 years & under 513: 12 years & under 514: 14 years & under 515: 16 years & under 516: Open – any age.

SOLOS
Own Choice

Section

517: 8 years & under 518: 10 years & under 519: 12 years & under 520: 14 years & under 521: 16 years & under 522: Open – any age. 523: Senior – 35 years & over

SLOW MELODY

Section

524: 12 years & under 525: 14 years & under 526: 16 years & under 527: Open 528: Senior

MEMORY TEST

Section

529: 16 years & under 530: Open Age NB: Please remember to bring a copy of the music for the adjudicator

AUSTRALIAN COMPOSITION

Section

531: 12 years & under 532: 14 years & under 533: 16 years & under 534: Open Age

JAZZ

Section

535: 12 years & under 536: 14 years & under 537: 16 years & under 538: Open Age

CHAMPIONSHIPS – TO BE ELIGIBLE, ALL COMPETITORS MUST ENTER AND COMPETE IN AT LEAST TWO SOLO SECTIONS OF THEIR CHOSEN AGE GROUP

539: Junior Championship  
12 years & under
Time limit: 6 minutes 1st prize: $40 plus trophy.
One piece required.

540: Intermediate Championship  
16 years & under
Time limit: 10 minutes 1st prize: $60 plus trophy.
One piece required.

541: Open Championship
Any Age
Time limit: 12 minutes 1^st prize: $100 plus trophy.
Two pieces required, must be contrasting in style

DUO/TRIO

Section

542: 12 years & under 543: 14 years & under 544: 16 years & under 545: Open Age

GROUPS 4 to 8 Players
(May be mix of Instruments, however there should be more brass instruments in the group)

Section

546: 12 years & under 547: 14 years & under 548: 16 years & under 549: Open Age

GROUPS 9 or more players
(May be mix of instruments however there should be more brass instruments in the group)

Section

550: 12 years & under 551: 14 years & under 552: 16 years & under 553: Open Age

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