Heather Jauncey
Choirs Convenor
Australian National Eisteddfod Society
c/- Post Office
BREDBO NSW 2626
Phone: (02) 6454 4305
Fax: (02) 6260 6355
Email: jauncey@bluemaxx.com.au
| To be held: | Friday 15 August - Sunday17 August 2008 |
| Venue: | Llewellyn Hall, The Australian National University, ACT |
| Entries close: | Monday, 30 June 2008 |
| Convenors: | Heather Jauncey |
| Adjudicators: |
Bill Hawkey, MBE |
| Choirs Committee | Dianne Anderson, Cathy Cleary, Yvonne Simington |
| Enquiries: | Eisteddfod Office Ph/Fax (02) 6249 7421 E-mail: eisteddfod@grapevine.net.au |
Time Limits
Time limits will be enforced - see Rules and Conditions
Entry Fees
Entry fees are to be submitted with the entry form.
GST is NOT APPLICABLE to entry fees.
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.
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The Copyright Declaration Form (AMCOS Copyright Forms) must be completed. All General Rules and Conditions (see Rules) apply to this Division. Please return perpetual trophies awarded in 2007 or previous years to the Eisteddfod office by 1 May 2008 |
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| Friday 15th August | Primary School Section 4th Grade & Under 6th Grade & Under Welsh Songs 12 years & Under 12 years & Under Sacred Choral |
| Saturday 16th August | Open Choirs Barbershop & Harmony Section Open Contemporary Choral Open Sacred Choral 20 years & Under British Song Section |
| Australian National Choirs Championships | |
| 12 years & Under Choir Championship Total Prize Money $2750 |
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| 19 years & Under Choir Championship Total Prize Money $3750 |
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| Open Choir Championship Total Prize Money $8000 |
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| NOTE: The Choirs Committee will endeavour to hold all Championship Events on Saturday 16th August. Only in extreme circumstances, beyond our control, will some of the events be continued on Sunday 17th August. | |
| CH PS1 | PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIRS – Grade 4 and Under Two contrasting own choice pieces, must include one unison piece Time limit - 8 minutes First prize: Trophy and $200 Second prize: Trophy and $100 Third prize: Trophy Sponsored by Dr & Mrs Michael Ryan |
Entry Fee $50.00 |
| CH PS2 | PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIRS – Grade 6 and Under |
Entry Fee $50.00 |
| CH 121 | 12 YEARS AND UNDER CHOIR CHAMPIONSHIP - A well contrasted program of at least two pieces of own choice - One piece in at least two parts and one Australian composition - Pieces not to be performed in any other section Time limit – 10 minutes First Prize – Trophy & $1,500 Second Prize – Trophy & $750 Third Prize – Trophy & $500 Sponsored by Mrs Dianne Anderson |
Entry fee $70.00 |
| CH 122 | 12 YEARS AND UNDER CHOIRS – WELSH SONGS - One set piece - Robin Ddiog (Lazy Robin) - There will be a specific arrangement of this piece supplied by the Welsh Society which will be available in a PDF file from the Australian National Eisteddfod Office or Convenor - One own choice song to a traditional Welsh tune Time Limit – 10 minutes Musical Interpretation First Prize – $200 Welsh Language First Prize - $200 Proudly sponsored The Welsh Society of Canberra to promote Welsh Culture NB: Menna Haddon (02 6299 8078) can be contacted by any choir wishing to receive assistance with Welsh language or pronunciation. Download Set Piece: Score AND Vocal Score |
Entry fee $50.00 |
| Section CH 123 | 12 YEARS AND UNDER SACRED CHORAL - Two contrasting own choice sacred pieces - One to be a hymn, minimum two/maximum four verses Time limit – 10 minutes First Prize – Trophy & $100 Second Prize – Trophy & $50 Sponsored by Ms Cathy Cleary |
Entry fee $50.00 |
| CH 181 | 19 YEARS AND UNDER CHOIR CHAMPIONSHIP - A well contrasted program of at least two pieces of own choice - Must include one Australian composition - Pieces not to be performed in any other section Time limit – 12 minutes First Prize – Trophy & $2,000 Second Prize – Trophy & $1,000 Third Prize – Trophy & $750 Sponsored by Mrs Dianne Anderson |
Entry Fee $70.00 |
| CH 201 | 21 YEARS AND UNDER BRITISH SONG - At least two pieces by a British composer (one composed after 1900), outside the jazz and barbershop styles Time limit – 12 minutes First Prize – Trophy & $1,500 NOTE: A Second Prize of $500 will be offered if there are four or more entries Sponsored by the Australia-Britain Society |
Entry fee $70.00 |
| CH 001 | AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHOIR CHAMPIONSHIP - Open to all choirs of any age and voice combination - A well contrasted program of at least two pieces of own choice - Must include one Australian composition - Pieces not to be performed in any other section Time limit – 15 minutes First Prize – Trophy & $5,000 Second Prize – Trophy & $2,000 Third Prize – Trophy & $1,000 Sponsored by Mrs Dianne Anderson |
Entry fee $70.00 |
| CH 002 | OPEN SACRED CHORAL - Two contrasting own choice sacred pieces (anthem, hymn, psalm, canticle or spiritual) - One piece in parts Time limit – 10 minutes First Prize – Trophy & $350 Second Prize – Trophy & $150 Sponsored by Mrs Ann Sutton |
Entry fee $60.00 |
| CH 003 | OPEN CONTEMPORARY CHORAL - Two pieces written after 1960. Must include an Australian composition Time limit – 10 minutes First Prize – $250 Second Prize – Trophy Sponsored by “City News |
Entry fee $60.00 |
| CH 004 | OPEN CHOIRS – MENS OR LADIES VOICES - Two contrasting own choice pieces specifically for popular music, barbershop or harmony groups. Time limit – 10 minutes First Prize – Trophy & $250 Second Prize – Trophy Sponsored by Dr & Mrs Michael Ryan |
Entry fee $60.00 |
All entrants participate according to these rules and conditions and any special conditions as may apply to individual competitions or events.
1. Entries must be submitted on current official entry forms properly
completed and accompanied by full fees or they will not be processed. Responsibility
for correct entry rests with the entrant. Entry forms may be photocopied. Once
received, your entry will be acknowledged. Please ensure that you supply your
email address/fax number.
2. The Executive Committee reserves the right to:
a) refuse an entry,
b) cancel a section (eg due to lack of entries),
c) vary the prizes (eg when insufficient entries perform),
d) demand proof of age of an entrant in an age section, or proof of amateur
or professional status, or
e) combine sections together.
3. An entrant may only enter once into a particular section, except where specifically
stated otherwise. The name of the partner(s) in a duo, lieder or ensemble must
be included on the entry form, except for bands, orchestras, choirs and ensembles
of six or more players.
4. No person may enter under a name other than his or her own. Entries are not
transferable from one person to another.
5. Refunds of entry fees will be made to an entrant only if a section has been
cancelled by the Executive Committee.
6. One conductor may conduct any number of choirs or orchestras, and one director
may present any number of groups. Age limits do not apply to conductors.
7. Entrants at Eisteddfod functions take part at their own risk. The Society
does not accept responsibility for any accident or personal loss or injury,
however caused.
8. Prizes, reports and original material not collected at the conclusion of
the relevant Competition will be available for collection by arrangement with
a Convenor.
9. Age, where specified for any section, shall be the age on the first day of
competition of the Division in which the entry is made.
10. Any entrant wishing to withdraw from a section must notify the Eisteddfod
Office or the Convenor as soon as possible.
11. Late entries will be accepted up to 15 July after the closing date of a
Competition and must be accompanied by the additional late entry fee of $30.
Only under special circumstances and at the discretion of the Executive Committee
will any further late entries be accepted.
12. The Australian National Eisteddfod Society will not be liable for any copyright
infringement relating to the submission of photocopies. Entrants should be aware
of the rules of copyright (see Page 3 headed "Copyright").
13. The use of cameras with flashes is not allowed.
14. The Society reserves the right to record, film, broadcast, telecast, videotape
or photograph any entrant, item or event in the Eisteddfod without notification.
Any such photograph, recording or broadcast may be used at the Executive Committee's
discretion for publicity or promotional purposes, but shall not necessarily
constitute an endorsement of any entrants,and no remuneration or compensation
whatsoever shall be attributable to any entrants so featured.
15. If, for any reason, you do not wish your choir to be photographed, please
inform the Convenor before the event.
16. A high standard of decorum is expected from all entrants and spectators.
Unseemly or unpleasant behaviour which is contrary to the spirit of the event
will result in the offender being asked to leave. Offending entrants will be
disqualified.
17. Any mechanical rights which should be obtained in respect of tapes for performance
is the responsibility of the performer. The Society holds a licence issued by
APRA for the live performance of published music.
18. An entrant, who during the three months preceding the opening date of the
Competition in which he or she has entered, has been taught, coached or advised
by the appointed Adjudicator of the Competition, shall not be eligible to compete
in that Competition of the Eisteddfod.
19. Failure to comply with any of the foregoing rules and conditions may involve
disqualification and withholding of prizes. The decision of the Executive Committee
in all questions or disputes arising out of, or not provided for, by these rules
and regulations shall be final. All entries are received on this condition and
in the spirit of friendly competition upon which the Australian National Eisteddfod
is based, and no dispute shall become the subject of any appeal at law.
1. a. Entrants should pay particular attention to neatness of
appearance when appearing on stage, as this may be taken into consideration
by the Adjudicator.
b. Entrants are to report to the Registration Desk before the start of the section
in which they are to perform. Late arrivals will be allowed to perform at the
discretion of the Convenor.
c. A copy of the music must be provided for the Adjudicator. It is to be handed
to the Registration Desk when registering on the day of performance. The music
should be marked with the Choir Name and Section No. and bars marked in pencil.
2. a. No entrant may render the same item in more than one section of the Eisteddfod
except where otherwise specified.
b. No entrant, having won a section, may render the same item in the following
year.
3. The onus of choosing the right material for the event rests with the entrant.
Suitability and degree of difficulty will be taken into consideration by the
Adjudicator. The Executive Committee does not accept responsibility for the
loss of music or other material. In accordance with Copyright law, photocopies
and other texts will be destroyed following the event.
4. Time limits set out in the Syllabus must be adhered to. Entrants who exceed
the time limit may have marks deducted or be disqualified by the Adjudicator.
5. A teacher shall not be allowed on stage except in the capacity of an official,
accompanist or conductor.
6. Prompting or assistance of any kind shall not be given to any entrant, except
by the Adjudicator, who may take any contravention of this Rule into consideration
in his or her adjudication.
7. Communication with the Adjudicator by entrants, conductors, teachers or other
interested parties (other than in an official capacity) during a section is
strictly prohibited, and the Executive Committee reserves the right to disqualify
an entrant for any breach of this rule.
8. The Adjudication decision shall be final.
9. Any protest shall be made in writing to the Executive Committee within 24
hours of the completion of the relevant section. A protest can only be made
by an entrant, or the entrant's conductor, teacher or parent. The decision of
the Executive Committee shall be final.
10. A copy of the Adjudication report will be made available free of charge
at the end of each section.
11. Entrants shall not practise on stage at the venue for their Competition
on the division's competition days.
12. Order of performance of choirs will be determined by a ballot system.
1. All prizes are awarded at the discretion of the Adjudicator.
The Adjudicator may also award highly commended certificates. In exceptional
circumstances, the Adjudicator may award a prize jointly to more than one competitor.
2. Collection of prizes - all cash and perpetual trophies must be collected
and signed for at the Convenor's table. When a winner is a group, the name of
that group shall be added to the signature.
3. Return and care of perpetual trophies - perpetual trophies remain the property
of the Society, and should be returned to a Convenor prior to the following
year’s competition. Trophy holders are responsible for the safe custody,
insurance against loss and return of trophies in good condition.
4. Engraving - the cost of engraving on any trophy shall be met by the winner.
The Society gratefully acknowledges the contributions made to the Eisteddfod by the following life members by award of Life Membership.
| Judith Bauer OAM | Myra Law OAM |
| Janet Bedloe | Janelle MacDonald |
| Julia Butler | Norma MacKay |
| Alan Christie | Margaret Minnis OAM |
| Fay Cull | Phil Perman OAM |
| Dorothy Dashwood OAM | Robbie Robson |
| Angela Finnegan OAM | Gwynneth Rowe |
| Ina Kleeberg | Doug Stevenson |