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| Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. 100th Annual Bendigo Eisteddfod |
| PIANO COMPETITION |
| 16 May 2026 to 24 May 2026 |
| (To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised) |
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View Discipline Rule
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| ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 31/03/2026 11:59:00 PM (AEST) |
| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade One | |
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| P01 | PIANO SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade One Time Limit: 03:00 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Two | |
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| P02 | PIANO SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Two Time Limit: 03:00 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Three | |
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| P03 | PIANO SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Three Time Limit: 03:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Four | |
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| P04 | PIANO SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Four Time Limit: 04:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (current year) Grade Five | |
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| P05 | PIANO SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (current year) Grade Five Time Limit: 05:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Six | |
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| P06 | PIANO SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Six Time Limit: 06:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Seven | |
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| P07 | PIANO SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Seven Time Limit: 07:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (current year) Grade Eight | |
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| P08 | PIANO SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (current year) Grade Eight Time Limit: 08:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES ONE AND TWO | |
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| P10 | QUICK STUDY SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES ONE AND TWO Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | The piece to be played will be supplied by the adjudicator, then forwarded to competitors approximately 14 days prior to the Piano competition. |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES THREE AND FOUR | |
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| P11 | QUICK STUDY SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES THREE AND FOUR Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | The piece to be played will be supplied by the adjudicator, then forwarded to competitors approximately 14 days prior to the Piano competition. |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES FIVE AND SIX | |
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| P12 | QUICK STUDY SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES FIVE AND SIX Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | The piece to be played will be supplied by the adjudicator, then forwarded to competitors approximately 14 days prior to the Piano competition.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES SEVEN AND EIGHT | |
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| P13 | QUICK STUDY SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES SEVEN AND EIGHT Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | The piece to be played will be supplied by the adjudicator, then forwarded to competitors approximately 14 days prior to the Piano competition. |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Preliminary | |
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| P14 | PIANO SOLO AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Preliminary Time Limit: 02:00 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P20 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO Under 8 years Time Limit: 02:00 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P22 | PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO Under 8 years Time Limit: 02:00 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P24 | PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO Under 8 years Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Any piano selection from a film or a stage musical.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P30 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 8 and under 10 years Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Own Choice |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| Under 10 Years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 2 | |
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| P31 | NOVICE PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO Under 10 Years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 2 Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Novice is a competitor who has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in any competition at the time of registration |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P32 | PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO 8 and under 10 years Time Limit: 03:00 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P36 | PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO 8 and under 10 years Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Any piano selection from a film or a stage musical.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| 10 and under 12 years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 2 | |
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| P39 | NOVICE PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 10 and under 12 years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 2 Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Novice is a competitor who has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in any competition at the time of registration |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P40 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 10 and under 12 years Time Limit: 03:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P42 | PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO 10 and under 12 years Time Limit: 03:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P44 | PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO 10 and under 12 years Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Any piano selection from a film or a stage musical. |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P46 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE DUET 12 years and under Time Limit: 03:30 |
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| Entry: $26.00 | 1st Medallions 2nd Medals 3rd Medals HM Ribbons |
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| 12 and under 14 years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 3 | |
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| P47 | NOVICE PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 12 and under 14 years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 3 Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Novice is a competitor who has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in any competition at the time of registration |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Award HM Ribbon |
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| P50 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 12 and under 14 years Time Limit: 04:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P52 | PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO 12 and under 14 years Time Limit: 04:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P54 | PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO 12 and under 14 years Time Limit: 04:30 |
| | Any piano selection from a film or a stage musical.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P56 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE DUET 14 years and under Time Limit: 05:30 |
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| Entry: $26.00 | 1st Medallions 2nd Medals 3rd Medals HM Ribbons |
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| 14 years to under 16 years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 3 | |
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| P59 | NOVICE PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 14 years to under 16 years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 3 Time Limit: 05:30 |
| | Novice is a competitor who has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in any competition at the time of registration |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| 14 years to under 16 years | |
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| P60 | W.J. WERRY MEMORIAL PIANO SOLO 14 years to under 16 years Time Limit: 05:30 |
| | Competitors may have their own choice of music.
Time limit 5 minutes.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P62 | PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO 14 and under 16 years Time Limit: 05:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P64 | PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO 14 and under 16 years Time Limit: 05:30 |
| | Any piano selection from a film or a stage musical.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P65 | PIANO - OWN COMPOSITION SOLO 14 and under 16 years Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Entrants should perform their original composition or arrangement which will be judged on both the composition and performance. A legible score must be provided by either upload or a copy on the day. |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P66 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE DUET 16 years and under Time Limit: 05:30 |
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| Entry: $26.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbons |
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| 16 years to under 18 years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 4 | |
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| P69 | NOVICE PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 16 years to under 18 years NOVICE - Maximum Grade 4 Time Limit: 05:30 |
| | Novice is a competitor who has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in any competition at the time of registration |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| 16 years to under 18 years | |
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| P70 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 16 years to under 18 years Time Limit: 05:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P71 | PIANO - OWN COMPOSITION SOLO 16 years to under 18 years Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Entrants should perform their original composition or arrangement which will be judged on both the composition and performance. A legible score must be provided by either upload or a copy on the day. |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P72 | PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO 16 years to under 18 years Time Limit: 05:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P74 | PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO 16 years to under 18 years Time Limit: 05:30 |
| | Any piano selection from a film or a stage musical.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P76 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE DUET 18 years and under Time Limit: 06:00 |
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| Entry: $26.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbons |
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| 18 years and over NOVICE - Maximum Grade 4 | |
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| P77 | NOVICE PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 18 years and over NOVICE - Maximum Grade 4 Time Limit: 05:30 |
| | Novice is a competitor who has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in any competition at the time of registration |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| 18 years and under 23 years | |
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| P78 | PIANO - OWN COMPOSITION SOLO 18 years and under 23 years Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Entrants should perform their original composition or arrangement which will be judged on both the composition and performance. A legible score must be provided by either upload or a copy on the day. |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P80 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO 18 years and over Time Limit: 05:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P82 | PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO 18 years and over Time Limit: 05:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P84 | PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO 18 years and over Time Limit: 05:30 |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P87 | JAZZ or BLUES PIANO SOLO 18 years and over Time Limit: 06:00 |
| | Competitors are encouraged to perform their own composition.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P88 | The LUCY HARKNESS PRIZE PIANO SOLO 23 years and under Time Limit: 08:00 |
| | Own selection of a piece composed in the 20th or 21st Century.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P89 | The BETTY WALLACE PIANO SONATA SOLO 23 years and under Time Limit: 09:00 |
| | One movement from a piano sonata by HAYDN, MOZART or BEETHOVEN.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P90 | Fugue from J.S.Bach’s “ The Well-Tempered Clavier.” [Book 1 or 2]. SOLO 23 years and under Time Limit: 05:30 |
| | Fugue from J.S.Bach’s “ The Well-Tempered Clavier.” [Book 1 or 2].
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P92 | ANNIE MILDRED NANCARROW MEMORIAL PIANO AWARD SOLO 23 years and under Time Limit: 12:00 |
| | Two pieces:
a) Own selection from Bach`s 48 Preludes and Fugues (prelude only).
b) Own selection (not to be a prelude or fugue)
All competitors appearing will receive $10 apperance money.
Prizes donated in a bequest from the Annie Mildred Nancarrow Estate. |
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| Entry: $40.00 | 1st $150 2nd $75 3rd $40 HM Ribbon |
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| P93 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE DUET Open Age Time Limit: 06:00 |
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| Entry: $26.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbons |
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| Units 1 & 2 V.C.E. or VCAL Music Students | |
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| P95 | PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO Units 1 & 2 V.C.E. or VCAL Music Students Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | This section is ONLY for Current Year, Units 1 & 2 V.C.E. or VCAL Music Students |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| Units 3 & 4 V.C.E. or VCAL Music Students | |
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| P96 | PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO Units 3 & 4 V.C.E. or VCAL Music Students Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | This section is ONLY for students who are studying V.C.E. Music performance or V.C.E. Music Investigation in the current year.
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| Units 1 & 2 V.C.E. or VCAL Music Students | |
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| P97 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO Units 1 & 2 V.C.E. or VCAL Music Students Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | This section is for students who are studying V.C.E. or VCAL Music in the current year. Two (2) constrasting pieces of music are to be played consecutively |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| Units 3 & 4 V.C.E. or VCAL Music Students | |
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| P99 | PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO Units 3 & 4 V.C.E. or VCAL Music Students Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | This section is for students who are studying V.C.E. or VCAL Music in the current year. Two (2) constrasting pieces of music are to be played consecutively
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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| P100 | PIANO - OWN COMPOSITION SOLO 23 years and over Time Limit: 03:30 |
| | Entrants should perform their original composition or arrangement which will be judged on both the composition and performance. A legible score must be provided by either upload or a copy on the day. |
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| Entry: $18.00 | 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 HM Ribbon |
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