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1. In these rules
the word “Committee” shall mean the Executive Committee of the Macarthur
Performing Arts Society Eisteddfod.
2. These competitions are not open to professionals, except where
otherwise stated, but to amateurs only. A professional is defined as a
person who uses their art as their primary means of livelihood.
3. The Committee reserves the right to cancel any section in which
fewer than three entries have been received. In this case the Committee may
place the competitor in the next higher age group section, or refund entry
fee. Except in respect of choirs or groups of four or more, when one entry
may be accepted.
4. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.
5. The Committee shall reserve the right to amend the programme at
any time, and to vary the order of competitors in any section.
6. If, through unforeseen circumstances, an Adjudicator is unable to
perform his or her duties, the Committee reserves the right to appoint a
substitute without notice.
7. The Adjudicator’s decision shall be final and no correspondence
will be entered into.
8. Communications with the Adjudicator, either by competitors,
teachers, or other interested parties (including parents) during the
competition is absolutely forbidden and the Committee reserves the right to
disqualify any competitor for a breach of this rule, committed by any of the
forgoing. All enquires of, or representations to the Adjudicator must be
made through the Convenor on duty at the hall.
9. Any unseemly conduct by a competitor, teacher or parent will be
severely dealt with by the Committee.
10. Any protest shall be lodged with the Convenor in writing within
half an hour after the completion of the section of which the protest is
entered. The protest must be accompanied by a deposit of $5.00 which shall
be forfeited if the protest be deemed frivolous or unfounded.
11. The decision of the Committee, in all questions and disputes
arising out of, or not provided for in these rules, shall be final. All
entries are, therefore deemed to be made subject to this condition, and the
decisions of the Committee shall not be subject to any appeal at law as
being contrary to the spirit of friendly competition.
12. Subject to Rules 10 and 11, the Adjudicator’s decision shall be
final.
13. The Committee reserves the right to substitute a trophy for any
prize listed.
14. In Age Limit sections the competitor’s age shall be calculated
as at 31st October of that year except Dance sections age as at 30th June.
15. The Committee reserves the right to call upon any competitor at
any time to furnish, at his or her own expense, proof of age, and to
withhold any prize money, medal or trophy until such time as proof has been
furnished.
16. Competitors who have been pupils of an Adjudicator at any time
during the six months prior to the last day, shall not be eligible to
compete in any section judged by that Adjudicator.
17. During the performance at any time by a child or pupil, no parent
of such child or teacher of such pupil shall be allowed on the stage or
platform except as an accompanist or as a conductor in a choral or band
section. No prompting or assistance of any kind may be given during the
performance except by the Adjudicator.
18. Entries must be made on official entry forms only. Entry forms
may be photocopied, but ONLY one category (e.g. Vocal) to each entry.
19. In the case of duos and trios, at least one name must be shown on
the entry form, plus the age of the oldest competitor.
20. No entries will be accepted unless accompanied by full fees.
21. No entries will be accepted during the Eisteddfod.
22. In sections where one or two competitors are competing in
combination, no competitor may compete more than once.
23. No competitor shall be allowed to render the same item in more
than one section, except Dance Championships.
24. Appropriate dress and footwear should be worn for all sections.
In Aria, Instrumental and Piano Championships, dress should be formal or
semi-formal. Presentation will be taken into account by the Adjudicator.
25. Competitors must state on their own entry form if an
accompanist is required Competitor’s own accompanist must pay normal
admission fee if an official accompanist is provided.
26. A teacher or conductor may transpose any song published in one
key to a suitable key for the competitor or choir unless otherwise
stipulated.
27. Subject to Rule 5, competitors shall compete in order in which
their names appear in the official programme. If a competitor is not present
when called, he or she renders himself or herself liable to
disqualification. Competitors must assemble backstage or at some place
nominated by the stage manager when the item in which they are appearing is
announced.
28. The Adjudicator reserves the right at all times to terminate a
competitor’s performance at any stage. Such does not necessarily mean
disqualification or disapproval.
29. In Instrumental, Vocal, Piano and Speech and Drama sections,
the competitor must hand to the session secretary on duty at the hall,
before the commencement of the session, a copy of each selection for the
Adjudicator.
In Instrumental sections bars should be numbered.
The Committee accepts no responsibility for loss of music etc. Please read
AMCOS Conditions for Accompanist photocopies in front section of Syllabus.
30. Time limits will be adhered to.
31. The Committee reserves the right for the Adjudicator to withhold
or reduce any prize where, in the Adjudicator’s opinion, an adequate
standard has not been attained.
32. The Committee reserves the right to dispose of all monies donated
to the Eisteddfod at its own discretion.
33. In the event of a tie, at the discretion of the Committee, prizes
of equal value may be awarded to each person involved in the tie. A tie
automatically eliminates the next placing. ie a tie for first, no second
place, but a place for third.
34. All prizes will be presented at the discretion of the Section
Convenor.
35. Requests for information must be accompanied by a stamped,
self-addressed envelope.
36. Props will be of minimum size and must be removed from the stage
at the end of the section and from the hall each day or night.
37. Competitors compete at their own risk.
38. Perpetual floating Trophies must be returned to the Eisteddfod
Committee, properly engraved and in good order, two weeks prior to the
Eisteddfod of the following year.
39. A competitors ticket may be issued. See relevant section
The Administration Fee of $10. will include postage of one programme
which will list dates, times and venues. (see entry form). Programmes will
be available at various venues for $6
THIS ADMINISTRATION FEE IS COMPULSORY.
40. Prizes and donations will be listed in the Eisteddfod programme.
41. Competitors are also reminded of the penalties which may be
incurred for infringement of the Copyright.
42. As a General Rule refunds will not be considered. In extenuating
circumstances, written applications may be forwarded to the Committee for
consideration.
ALL TEACHERS- PLEASE NOTE - RULES AND CONDITIONS HERE AND IN RELEVANT
SECTIONS NEED TO BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY COMPETITORS AND THEIR PARENTS OR
GUARDIANS. A BREACH OF THESE RULES AND CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO
DISQUALIFICATION
SYLLABUS DISTRIBUTION.
If you wish to receive the 2009/2010 syllabus, please complete the syllabus
Distribution form on the back of the Entry Form otherwise your name may be
deleted from our mailing list. Copies of the syllabus will be available at
The Conservatorium of Music - Sydney and Wollongong, Campbelltown & Camden
City Councils, local libraries and Campbelltown Art Gallery.
ACCOMPANISTS & COPYRIGHT
After careful review of the first edition of the “Practical Copyright guide
for the use of Print Music in Australia”, a change of policy has occurred in
relation to copies for accompanists. Previously, clause 9.1 of the guide
stated that both a soloist and an accompanist have to perform using original
published editions of music (ie not from a photocopy.) This policy has been
reviewed and now rather than requiring a soloist to buy two original pieces
of music - one for his or her own use and one for the accompanist;
the music publishers listed at the back of the guide have agreed that it
would be reasonable in such a situation( where the accompaniment is not
separately published), for a copy to be made for use by the accompanist, but
this copy may not be retained by the performer.
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), ie. inseparable from the solo part.
#A single photocopy of the accompaniment may be made for use in a
performance such as in 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 or music competition.
For all information please contact:
Eisteddfod Coordinator
Anne Payne
Phone: (02) 46 261398
0416 261398
Fax (02) 46 278795 |
