| To be held: | Thursday 29 May - Sunday 1 June 2008 |
| Venues: | 29 - 30 May - Canberra Institute of Technology 31 May - 1 June - Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music |
| Entries close: | 30 March 2008 |
| Convenor: | Simon Best, Ben Green and Paul Barsdell Phone: (02) 6259 7171 email: president@nationaleisteddfod.org.au |
| Adjudicators: | Dr Kevin Cameron Mr Mark Ford |
| Enquiries: | Eisteddfod Office Ph/Fax: (02) 6249 7421 email: eisteddfod@grapevine.net.au |
Special Notices
Selecting sectionsACT High School Bands Sections
The ACT High School Bands Sections are open to all high schools within the ACT, encompassing Years 7 - 10.
Information Form Packs
A package of information forms for completion will be distributed to entrants
around a month before the event, electronically and in print. This includes
stage plan and details of piece/s to be performed. This information must be
submitted no later than Friday 23 May.
Music
Music for adjudicators must be complete in every respect, legible and in good
condition. See also copyright information relating to music (before General
Rules and Conditions - click here to see
Rules). This music must be submitted to the Eisteddfod Office no later than
Friday 23 May.
Time Limits
Time limits will be enforced.
A maximum of 10 minutes will be allowed for the
setting-up of any band or orchestra.
Entries
Entry fees are to be submitted with the entry form.
GST is NOT APPLICABLE to entry
fees.
Prizes
Prizes for competitive sections are in the form of vouchers, not cash.
Further prizes may be offered depending on entry numbers, in accordance with
the General Rules and Conditions of Entry (click
here to see Rules).
Copyright
The Australian National Eisteddfod Society Inc. holds an Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) licence.
An entrant may supply the adjudicator with an unlicensed copy of the piece provided that (a) the original is used by the entrant for performance or held at the venue for inspection and (b) the Executive Committee or its delegate destroys the copy immediately after the adjudication.
Entrants must perform from original published editions of music, unless prior permission has been obtained from the copyright owner.
All General Rules and Conditions, appearing in the Rules on the Australian National Eisteddfod web site, apply to this Competition.
Assessment for Non-Competitive Sections
Non-competitive will be adjudication only, based on 3 attainment levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze |
JAZZ BAND SECTIONS
Non-Competitive Sections
| Section B 161 | 16 Years and Under Jazz Bands, Grade B Band size: minimum of 8 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 8 minutes |
Entry fee $60.00 |
| Section B 162 | 16 Years and Under Jazz Bands, Grade A Band size: minimum of 8 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 8 minutes |
Entry fee $60.00 |
| Section B 181 | 18 Years and Under Jazz Bands, Grade B Band size: minimum of 8 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 8 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
| Section B 182 | 18 Years and Under Jazz Bands, Grade A Band size: minimum of 8 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 8 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
The Kaaren Talty Jazz Encouragement Trophy will be judged by the Adjudicator, and awarded to a participating group which shows particular promise. It comes with a $150 prize. Kaaren Talty, who passed away in 2007, was a strong supporter of the Eisteddfod Society, and had a particular interest in the Jazz Band sections. This award is her family's way of continuing to foster development of young musicians.
Competitive Sections (Dual Adjudication)
| Section B 001 | Open Jazz Bands, Grade B Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes First Prize: $150 (voucher) + Trophy |
Entry fee $80.00 |
| Section B 002 | Open Jazz Bands, Grade A Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes First Prize: $200 (voucher) + Trophy |
Entry fee $80.00 |
CONCERT BAND SECTIONS
Non-Competitive Sections
| Section B 163 | 16 Years and Under Concert Bands, Grade C Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry fee $60.00 |
| Section B 164 | 16 Years and Under Concert Bands, Grade B Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry fee $60.00 |
| Section B 165 | 16 Years and Under Concert Bands, Grade A Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry fee $60.00 |
| Section B 183 | 18 Years and Under Concert Bands, Grade B Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
| Section B 184 | 18 Years and Under Concert Bands, Grade A Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
Competitive Sections (Dual Adjudication)
| Section B 003 | Open Concert Bands, Grade C Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 20 minutes First Prize: $150 (voucher) + Trophy |
Entry fee $100.00 |
| Section B 004 | Open Concert Bands, Grade B Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 20 minutes First Prize: $200 (voucher) + Trophy |
Entry fee $100.00 |
| Section B 005 | Open Concert Bands, Grade A Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 20 minutes First Prize: $250 (voucher) + Trophy |
Entry fee $100.00 |
BRASS BAND SECTION
Competitive Section (Dual Adjudication)
| Section B 006 | Open Brass Bands Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s (can be program of items) Time limit - 20 minutes First Prize: $500 (voucher) + Trophy |
Entry fee $100.00 |
ORCHESTRA SECTIONS
Non-Competitive Sections
| Section B 166 | 16 Years and Under Orchestras (This section may include string orchestras) Orchestra size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit -10 minutes |
Entry fee $60.00 |
| Section B 185 | 18 Years and Under Orchestras (This section does not include string orchestras) Orchestra size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
| Section B 186 | 18 Years and Under String Orchestras Orchestra size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
Competitive Sections (Dual Adjudication)
| Section B 007 | Open String Orchestras Orchestra size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 15 minutes First Prize: $200 (voucher) + Trophy |
Entry fee $100.00 |
| Section B 008 | Open Orchestras (This section does not include string orchestras) Orchestra size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 15 minutes First Prize: $200 (voucher) + Trophy |
Entry fee $100.00 |
SCHOOL BAND & ORCHESTRA SECTIONS
Non-competitive Sections
| Section B PS1 | Primary School Age Bands (for brass & woodwind bands) Band size: minimum of 8 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry Fee $60.00 |
| Section B PS2 | Primary School Age Orchestras Band size: minimum of 8 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry Fee $60.00 |
| Section B PS3 | Primary/High School Age Bands Band size: minimum of 8 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 8 minutes Must include an even mixture of primary and high school students; can include students from two schools |
Entry Fee $60.00 |
| Section B PS4 | Primary/High School Age Orchestras Band size: minimum of 8 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 8 minutes Can include a mixture of primary and high school students from two schools |
Entry fee $60.00 |
| Section B HS1 | A.C.T. High School Bands
- Beginner The Adjudicator has the right to re-classify a band. Players must attend the same high school and be of a predominantly beginner level. Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
| Section B HS2 | A.C.T. High School Bands - Intermediate The Adjudicator has the right to re-classify a band. Players must attend the same high school and be of a predominantly intermediate level. Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
| Section B HS3 | A.C.T. High School Bands - Advanced Players must attend the same high school and be of a predominantly advanced level. Band size: minimum of 10 players Own choice item/s Time limit 10 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
| Section B HS4 | A.C.T. High School Bands - Chamber
Players must attend the same high school. Band size: minimum of 6 players Own choice item/s Time limit 10 minutes |
Entry fee $80.00 |
The Masling Encouragement Trophy will be judged by the Adjudicator, and awarded to a participating group in one of the ACT High School Bands sections which shows particular promise.
NB: All Rock Band entries are to be original compositions (e.g. not covers)
| Section B RB2 | 16 Years and Under Rock Bands Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes First Prize: $100 + Trophy |
Entry Fee $20.00 |
| Section B RB3 | 18 Years and Under Rock Bands Own choice item/s Time limit - 10 minutes First Prize: $100 + Trophy |
Entry Fee $20.00 |
| Section B RB1 | Open Rock Bands Own choice item/s Time limit - 15 minutes First Prize: $200 + Recording session at Canberra Institute of Technology + Trophy |
Entry fee $40.00 |
Thanks to Canberra Institute of Technology for their support of the Rock Bands sections.
WORKSHOPS Workshops will be available to groups during Saturday June 2. These will be conducted by the Adjudicators, and held within the ANU School of Music. These will give participating groups an opportunity to extend their learning from the weekend. Cost of a 60-minute workshop is $100. |