Dates: 19th October 2008
Venue: Campbelltown
Camden Band Centre
Wickfield Crt, 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. |
10)
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.
11) Time limits
(unless otherwise specified):
Open:
16 years & under:
14 years & under
12 years & under:
10 years & under:
Slow melody: |
8 minutes
6 minutes
4 minutes
4 minutes
4 minutes
4 minutes |
MacPAS Award
Championships:
Junior:
Intermediate:
Open:
All solo sections:
Duo/Trio
Groups of 4 - 8
Groups of 9 and over |
$30
$10
$12
$15
$7
$8
$12
$15 |
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Section 401: MACPAS WOODWIND
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) 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 limit for the heats: 15 minutes; 8 minutes for the
Finals.
2. Previous 1st 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 on 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.
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 .
SOLOS
OWN CHOICE
18th CENTURY COMPOSITION
19th CENTURY COMPOSITION
20th/21st CENTURY COMPOSITION
SLOW MELODY
MEMORY TEST
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AUSTRALIAN COMPOSITION
JAZZ
CHAMPIONSHIPS – to be eligible,
all competitors must enter and compete in two solo sections of their
chosen age group
439: Junior Championship
12 years & under
Time limit: 6 minutes 1st prize: $40
plus trophy.
One piece required.
440: Intermediate Championship
16 years & under
Time limit: 10 minutes 1st prize: $60
plus trophy.
One piece required
441: Open Championship
Time limit: 12 minutes 1st prize:
$100 plus trophy.
Two pieces required, must be contrasting in style.
DUO/TRIO
GROUPS 4 to 8 Players
(May be mixed brass & woodwind, however there should be more Woodwind
instruments in the group)
GROUPS 9 or more players
(May be mixed brass & woodwind, however there should be
more woodwind instruments in the group)
RECORDER SOLOS
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