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INSTRUMENTAL - SOLO, SMALL GROUP

Adjudicator: Cathie Neil, Brisbane

Digital Piano Adjudicator: Bradley Eustace, Brisbane

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RULES & CONDITIONS

Note General Rule 14: Performance must remain on stage, upstage of the proscenium.

1. DEFINITIONS OF ENSEMBLES

Percussion Ensemble – a combination of tuned and untuned percussion instruments ONLY.
Mixed Ensemble – Combination of any instrument (excluding percussion unless the score dictates). No amplified or electric instruments are allowed.

2. ENSEMBLES

a. No member of one Group or Ensemble will be permitted to perform with another Group or Ensemble in the same Section, unless playing a different instrument.

b. Any Group or Ensemble entered as a School Group or Ensemble shall consist solely of current bonafide students of the class/school named.

3. DUETS AND TRIOS

a. One of the competitors may be under the Age Limit but may not enter BOTH the higher Age Section and their own Age Section.

b. If any competitor is prevented from performing due to the withdrawal of one member, a substitute may be used. The Backstage Marshall must be notified of the change prior to the commencement of the Section.

c. Trios may be reduced to Duos/Duets if necessary but must be advised before the commencement of the Eisteddfod.

4. OWN CHOICE

a. Sheet music or lyrics must be submitted to the Registrar on the day of performance, before commencement of Session outlined in General Rule 3.

b. The same item must not be performed more than once by the same competitor in the current Eisteddfod

c. Backing tracks (no vocals) may be used for Solos only. See General Rule 5.

5. STAGE PLAN A completed stage plan for Ensembles must be submitted with Own Choice Scores.

6. PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS FOR ENSEMBLES

To avoid backstage congestion, and Limit set-up time for bands, the following percussion instruments will be available at the Theatre. All Groups are requested not to bring these instruments:

4 pedal timpani 1 snare drum and stand 1 orchestral bass drum

1 pair orchestral crash cymbals 1 bass drum (small size for primary school Groups)

1 suspended cymbal 1 glockenspiel and stand 1 drum kit 1 xylophone

7. PIANO

a. An upright piano will be provided for all age Solo Sections.

b. A Grand Piano will be provided for the JS Bach Solo (piano) and the Instrumental Championship only.

8. TIME LIMITS Time limits will be strictly enforced.

INSTRUMENTAL AWARDS

Instrumental Bursary: Awarded to the Townsville competitor age 15 to 18 who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, shows the most talent.

To be eligible, competitors must compete in the Championship and a Solo Section playing the same instrument.

AWARDS

Most promising Pianist age 13 and over.

Most outstanding Instrumental Item.

Most promising Pianist age 12 & u.

Most promising String student age 12 & u.

Most promising String student age 13 to 18 years.

Most promising Brass student.