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VOCAL SYLLABUS, MACARTHUR DISTRICT EISTEDDFOD, 2008.

Dates: October 4/5/6, 2008  NB: This is a Holiday Long Weekend
Venue: Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Beverley Road, Campbelltown.

1.   All enquiries 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: TBA
3.   Official Accompanists:
Open, Senior & Intermediate Sections: Mr Malcolm Tapscott, telephone 02 9825 2890/0418 620 704. 
Junior Sections: Mr Peter Novakovich please contact early for rehearsals at: peternova@ozemail.com.au subject: Eisteddfod.
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 accompanists will only be available if specifically requested on the entry form. If you do not have a rehearsal with Mr Tapscott or Mr Glen please ensure that a copy of ALL music is forwarded to them prior to the event so that they may practice.
5.   All sections are for male and female voices.
6.   Time limits will be adhered to and must include any discussion with the pianist if you have not had a rehearsal. Please have a legible and easy to follow copy of the music for the accompanist, preferably the original score.
7.   Unless otherwise specified, a copy of the score must be handed in for the adjudicator.
8.   SONG CHOICE, COSTUME AND PRESENTATION SHOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE COMPETITOR’S AGE.
9.   Popular Song: any song from the Rock, Hip Hop or similar musical genres. PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE CHOOSE CAREFULLY AS INDECENT OR HIGHLY SUGGESTIVE SONGS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
THESE SECTIONS ARE THE ONLY ONES IN WHICH BACKING TAPES AND MICROPHONES MAY BE USED DURING PERFORMANCE.
IF A COPY OF THE SCORE IS UNAVAILABLE, PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THE LYRICS.
10. If you decide to perform a modern song in any general section, then you must be accompanied by some type of instrument. BACKING TAPES MAY NOT BE USED EXCEPT IN THE SPECIFIED SECTIONS.
11. Modern Popular and Country Music sections may not be used as qualifying entries for championships
12. Competitors MUST NOT perform the same song in more than one section.
13. Cash prizes may be withheld if there are insufficient funds or insufficient entries in any given section.
14. Photocopies for the adjudicator will not be returned in compliance with copyright laws. All performances (including the accompanist’s copy should be the original score or a certified copy if the original is no longer available.
Please check the front pages of the Syllabus for other AMCOS copyright rules.
15. Australian song means any song written by an Australian composer. If in doubt as to the nationality of the composer, please contact the Australian Music Centre on 02 92474677 or 1300 651 834
16. Entry fees (unless otherwise stipulated):

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR VOCAL SECTIONS
Amateur Status:
An Amateur is defined as any person whose main source of income is not derived from any exercise of their talents in the particular discipline for which they have entered. This rule does not apply to accompanists or conductors.
Australian Song:
Any song written by an Australian born composer. (If in doubt competitors need to call the Australian Music Centre for advise on (02) 9247 4677 or 1300 651 834.
Folk Song:
Can be of any Nationality.
Lied:
Lied to be sung German: singer only to be judged.
Macarthur Singers Award:
Competitors to be under 21 years of age and must reside in the Macarthur area  i.e. within the boundaries of Campbelltown, Camden or Wollondilly Council areas.
Music Theatre/Film in Costume:
This includes Musical Comedy or any Musical Stage or Film Production.
Own Choice:
The competitor’s selection of a song.
Sacred Song:
Any song with a religious content.

 

Section 901: MACPAS VOCAL AWARD Entry fee: $30         1st prize: $600; 2nd prize: $300; 3rd 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) Vocal Works for this       section –       a) A 18th/19th century composition       b) A 20th/21st century composition from the classical repertoire        and the 3rd an Aria.        The Aria chosen must have a preceding accompanying Recitative that        should be sung.  The first two selections will be sung in the heats, with the        chosen finalists performing the Aria at the Finals. All pieces will be own        choice. 2.   Previous 1st prize winners are not eligible to compete 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 6.   NB: There is no age restriction for this award – the only restriction is the       one noted in point number 2. Section 902: Open Championship Open to any age. To be eligible, competitors must enter and compete in at least two other Open Solo sections. Entry fee: $15. Time limit: 10 minutes 1st prize: $100 plus trophy      Competitors to perform two pieces: 1) Lied, Aria or Art Song 2) Own choice, must be contrasting. Section 903: Lied Entry fee: $10 Time limit: 5 minutes 1st prize: $50 plus trophy Lied is to be sung in German; singer only to be judged.

Section 914: Senior Championship
Age: 21 years & under.
To be eligible, competitors must enter and compete in at least two other Senior Solo sections.
Entry fee: $15. Time limit: 10 minutes
1^st prize: $100 plus trophy
Competitors to perform two pieces:
1) Lied, Aria or Art Song
2) own choice, must be contrasting to first song

Section 915: Macarthur Singers Award
Proudly sponsored by the Macarthur Singers, Camden, this award is restricted to entrants residing in the Macarthur district (Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly local government areas). Last year’s winner is not eligible to enter in 2008.  
Entry fee: $15 Time limit: 8 minutes
1^st prize: $100; 2^nd prize: $60; 3^rd prize: $40
Competitors to perform two pieces:
1) Lied or Art Song
2) own choice, must be contrasting to first song

932: Country Music. Competitors may be self-accompanied, use the official accompanist or use a backing tape in this section. A written copy of at least the words must be available for the adjudicator.
933: Modern Popular. Competitors may be self-accompanied, use the official accompanist or use a backing tape in this section. A written copy of at least the words must be available for the adjudicator.
TIME LIMITS FOR SECTIONS 926 – 933: 4 MINUTES
934: Duet or Trio
935: Welsh Song Section.
Entry fee: $20
Sponsored by the Y Gronfa, the Welsh Cultural Foundation of Australia
1^st prize: $200; 2^nd prize: $50; 3^rd prize: $20.
Two songs, both of which should be Welsh in origin, with at least one to be sung in the Welsh language.
Assistance with Welsh pronunciation is available.
For further information, please contact Susan Newton on 9820 4404 or 0417 683 725, after 6pm.
This section is open to any competitor aged between 8 and 16 years of age.

Sections: 14 years and under
936: Sacred Song (any type)
937: Folk Song
938: Character song in costume
939: Australian Song – any song by an Australian composer.
940: Own choice
941: Jazz – any song from the jazz genre.
942: Country Music. Competitors may be self-accompanied, use the official accompanist or use a backing tape in this section. A written copy of at least the words must be available for the adjudicator.
943: Modern Popular. Competitors may be self-accompanied, use the official accompanist or use a backing tape in this section. A written copy of at least the words must be available for the adjudicator.
TIME LIMITS FOR SECTIONS 936 – 943: 4 MINUTES
944: Duet or Trio

JUNIOR SECTIONS

Section 945: Junior Championship
Age: 12 years & under. To be eligible, competitors must enter and compete in at least two other Junior Solo sections.
Entry fee: $10. Time limit: 4 minutes
1^st prize: $40 plus trophy
Competitors to perform one song, which is their own choice.

Sections: 12 years and under
Time limit: 3 minutes
946: Sacred Song (any type)
947: Folk Song
948: Character song in costume
949: Australian Song – any song by an Australian composer.
950: Own choice
951: Country Music. Competitors may be self-accompanied, use the official accompanist or use a backing tape in this section. A written copy of at least the words must be available for the adjudicator.
952: Modern Popular. Competitors may be self-accompanied, use the official accompanist or use a backing tape in this section. A written copy of at least the words must be available for the adjudicator.
953: Duet or Trio

Sections: 10 years and under
Time limit: 3 minutes
954: Folk Song
955: Character song in costume
956: Australian Song – any song by an Australian composer.
957: Own choice
958: Duet or Trio

Sections: 8 years and under
959: Folk Song
960: Character song in costume
961: Australian Song – any song by an Australian composer.
962: Own choice
963: Duet or Trio
TIME LIMITS FOR SECTIONS 959 – 962: 3 MINUTES

Sections: 6 years and under
964: Folk Song.
965: Own choice
TIME LIMITS FOR SECTIONS 964 – 965: 3 MINUTES

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