Royal South Street Eisteddfod 2022
Vocal - 10 Years & Under
15 Aug 2022 to 20 Aug 2022
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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Vocal Competition

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

 

To be read in conjunction with General Conditions

 

1. This competition is for all vocalists and covers both contemporary and classical voice.

2. Singers may only enter each section once, except for section 595 (Contemporary Vocal Duo or Trio) where they may place several entries, however they must perform with different partners for each entry.

3. Age limit will be deemed as of the 1st of January of the current year and competitors MUST sing in their relevant age group.

4. Lengthy songs should be shortened with the aim of not exceeding 4 minutes.

5. If COVID lockdowns occur during our event, all affected sections and entries will automatically transfer to an online competition.

6. Contemporary Vocal Sections:

a. Original sheet music is NOT required for contemporary vocal sections.

b. An accompanist is NOT provided for contemporary vocal sections. Please contact the RSSS Office for a list of suggested local accompanists if required.

c. Competitors may perform to a professional backing track which may contain backing vocals only (i.e.no principal/lead vocal allowed), self-accompany the item, or sing to a live instrumental backing group of no more than 4.

d. The Society will provide: a keyboard or piano, microphones both roving and standard (up to four) and a sound system that plays MP3 backings.

e. Please note: COVID regulations at the time may require us to run the competition without microphones. This information will be updated closer to the event.

f. Backing tracks should be in MP3 format. Ensure the backing is good quality. The recommendation of RSSS is a commercially purchased backing through iTunes or similar (not converted from YouTube). You will be asked to upload your backing track prior to the competition but it is suggested that you also bring the backing track on a USB as a back-up.


7. Classical Vocal Sections:

a. Original sheet music is required for classical vocal sections. You will be asked to upload your sheet music prior to the competition but you must also bring the original and a spare copy for the adjudicator to the competition.

b. An accompanist IS provided for classical vocal sections, or you may bring your own.

c. You must upload your sheet music no less than four (4) weeks prior to the competition. The official accompanist may refuse to accompany you on the day if this is not done.

d. Quality piano (not orchestral) backing tracks are permitted for classical vocal sections. For good quality tracks please visit www.youraccompanist.com. You will be asked to upload your backing track prior to the competition but it is suggested that you also bring the backing track on a USB as a back-up.

e. The Society will provide a keyboard or piano, and singers must sing acoustically (no microphone)

 

Official Accompanist – Classical Vocal - Mary O’Driscoll

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 15/06/2022 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
10 Years and Under
554 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen N.B. can include cabaret and standalone songs in the same style (Accompanist not provided. Backing tracks uploaded by 1st Aug) 1st $40 / 2nd $20 / 3rd $10

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
557 CLASSICAL VOCAL Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose a song from the classical repertoire for example (but not limited to) Early Renaissance, Sacred, Folk, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Lieder, 20th Century Art Song or Ballad. (Operatic Aria from Grand Opera, Operetta and Music Theatre are not permitted in this section) Microphone use is optional. Accompanist IS provided and sheet music must be uploaded by 14th July or you may upload a backing track. 1st $80 / 2nd $40 / 3rd $20.

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
Open
707a BEGINNER EXAM SYLLABUS REPERTOIRE - Prelim / Grade 1 / Grade 2 Solo     Open

Singers preparing for a vocal exam (AMEB, Rock School, ANZCA or similar) must choose one song from their Preliminary, Grade 1 or Grade 2 syllabus (this can include Comprehensive, Music Theatre, CPM or Singing for Leisure). ( Accompanist not provided. Backing tracks uploaded by 1st Aug) 1st $80 / 2nd $40 / 3rd $20

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
10 Years and Under
550 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style (Accompanist not provided. Backing tracks uploaded by 1st Aug). 1st $40 / 2nd $20 / 3rd $10

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
553 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose an upbeat character or comedy song from the stage or screen N.B. can include cabaret and standalone songs in the same style (Accompanist not provided. Backing tracks uploaded by 1st Aug) 1st $40 / 2nd $20 / 3rd $10

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
Open
708/709INTERMEDIATE AMEB/ROCK SCHOOL/ANZCA EXAM SYLLABUS REPERTOIRE Solo     Open

Singers preparing for a vocal exam must choose one song from their Grade 3 or Grade 4 Syllabus (this can include Classical, Music Theatre, CPM or Singing for Leisure): 1st $50 and Medal 2nd $15 and Medal 3rd $5 and Medal HM, HC Ribbons

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.00
10 Years and Under
551 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose a song from either the contemporary country or the traditional country and western repertoire (Accompanist not provided. Backing tracks uploaded by 1st Aug) 1st $40 / 2nd $20 / 3rd $10

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
Open
711a ORIGINAL SONG Solo     Open

Competitors can enter as either a solo singer songwriter, or as part of a small ensemble. They must present an original song as written by themselves or a member of their ensemble. Adjudication will be based on both the composition of the song and the vocal proficiency of the perfomer/s. (Accompanist not provided. If using a backing track, this must be uploaded by 1st Aug). 1st $120 / 2nd $60 / 3rd $30

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
10 Years and Under
556 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose a ballad from the contemporary popular repertoire (Accompanist not provided. Backing tracks uploaded by 1st Aug) 1st $40 / 2nd $20 / 3rd $10

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
555 PRE 1960'S CLASSIC STAGE and SCREEN Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose an upbeat or ballad from the pre-1960's repertoire of stage and screen N.B. can include cabaret and standalone songs in the same style. Accompanist IS provided and sheet music must be uploaded by 14th July or you may upload a backing track. 1st $80 / 2nd $40 / 3rd $20

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.00