79th Bathurst Eisteddfod
Bands and Ensembles
01 Aug 2024 to 03 Sep 2024
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
No rules available
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 31/05/2024 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
183/182/188 Instrumental Ensemble     Open

No vocalists or rock groups. 4 or more members

Sponsored by Bathurst RSL Club

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
184 Special Classes Performance 5 or more performers     K-12

For students attending Special Schools or Special units within schools. Own choice - Music may be used. Backing track permitted. If using a backing track upload is required via Stardom. Any of the following may be used: Recitation, Scenes, Puppets. Mime with or without masks, Dance to Unison reading. Medals will be awarded to all competitors.

Sponsored by Bathurst Chocolate Boutique

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Medals          
185 Recorder Ensemble (5 or More Players)     K-6

Competitors to fill time limit as they see fit.

Sponsored by Clancy Motor Group

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
190 Entertainment Ensemble     Secondary Years 7-12

Competitors perform one own choice song. Not intended for Concert bands or Stage bands. Mixed ensembles and rock bands are encouraged. Vocalists are permitted and a microphone will be supplied. This is designed to be a fun and entertaining section and the

Sponsored by Scots All Saints College

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
193 Beginner Orchestra or Concert Band     K-6

This section is designed for beginner / first year band or orchestra students only. Perform 2 pieces Grade .5 Timing will be paused in between pieces. Band plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to the performance date.

Sponsored by Bowman Dental

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Nola and Ian Ramsay Perpetual Trophy and Replica          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
198 Stage and Jazz Band     Primary/Lower Secondary Years 3-9

Competitors must perform two contrasting pieces. Timing will be paused between pieces. Band Plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to your performance with your group name and conductors name. Students up to Year 9 ONLY.

Sponsored by Bathurst Chocolate Boutique

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Perpetual Trophy + Replica + $80          2nd Bannerette + $50          3rd Bannerette + $30          HC Certificate          
206 Battle of the Bands     Secondary School-Years 10-12

Upper Secondary school age Rock Bands Years 10,11 & 12. Containing 3-8 members. Bands will perform either your own composition or cover of a popular/contemporary song. The time limit has been extended to allow for an instrumental solo if desired. Any inappropriate lyrics or gestures will lead to disqualification. Sound system and technician will be available for use. Set up time allowed between bands is 2 minutes maximum. NO music teachers/ tutors are to perform as a member of the band.

Sponsored by Barlow Property Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Trophy + $400          2nd Trophy + $200          3rd Trophy + $100          HC Certificate          
176/177 Infants Percussion Ensemble     K-2

5 or more members. Backing track permitted. If using a backing track upload is required via Stardom.

Sponsored by Accumen

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
194Intermediate/Advanced Grade 1.5 and above Orchestra or Concert Band     K-6

This section is for Grade 1 and 1 1/2 pieces. Competitors perform two contrasting works. Timing will be paused in between pieces. Band plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to the performance date.

Sponsored by Ron & Stephanie Camplin

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Wendy Jenkins Perpetual Trophy + Replica + $100          2nd Bannerette + $60          3rd Bannerette + $40          HC Certificate          
196 Concert Band, WInd Band or Orchestra Group     Open

Not intended for Stage/Jazz or Rock Bands. Competitors must perform two contrasting works. Timing will be paused between pieces. Stage plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to the performance date. Please include your group name and conductors name.

Sponsored by Barlow Property Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Perpetual Trophy + $300          2nd $150          3rd $80          HC Certificate          
199 Stage and Jazz Band     Secondary Years 7-12

Competitors must perform two contrasting pieces. Timing will be paused between pieces. Band Plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to your performance with your group name and conductors name.

Sponsored by McIntosh McPhillamy & Co

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Bannerette + $100          2nd Bannerette + $60          3rd Bannerette + $40          HC Certificate          
178/179 Percussion Ensemble (Up to 20 Players)     Secondary Years 7-12

NO pre-recorded music accompaniment permitted. 5 or more members up to 20.

Sponsored by Spencer Harvey OAM

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
186 String Ensemble     K-6

Piano accompaniment permitted only.

Sponsored by Bathurst Arts Council

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
195 Orchestra or Concert Band     Secondary Years 7-12

Competitors must perform two contrasting works. Timing will be paused between pieces. Band plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to the performance date.

Sponsored by Scots All Saints College

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Jennifer Ratsep Perpetual Trophy and Replica          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
200 Stage and Jazz Band     Open

Competitors must perform two contrasting pieces. Timing will be paused between pieces. Band Plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to your performance with your group name and conductors name.

Sponsored by McIntosh McPhillamy & Co

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Perpetual Trophy + $150          2nd $100          3rd $50          HC Certificate          
180 Instrumental Ensemble     K-6

No vocalists or rock groups. 4 or more members. No drums.

Sponsored by Ron & Stephanie Camplin

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
191 Entertainment Ensemble     Open

Competitors perform one own choice song. Not intended for Concert bands or Stage bands. Mixed ensembles and rock bands are encouraged. Vocalists are permitted and a microphone will be supplied. This is designed to be a fun and entertaining section.

Sponsored by Vivability Limited

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
189 Entertainment Ensemble     K-6

Competitors perform one own choice song. Not intended for Concert bands or Stage bands. Mixed ensembles and rock bands are encouraged. Vocalists are permitted and a microphone will be supplied. This is designed to be a fun and entertaining section and the adjudicator will take this into consideration.

Sponsored by Larraine Griffin

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC Certificate          
201 Guitar Ensemble     K-6

4 or more competitors. Guitars only, any combination, no other accompaniment.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
181 Instrumental Ensemble     Secondary Years 7-12

No vocalists or rock groups. 4 or more members. No drums.

Sponsored by Natalie Moase @REALTY

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
202 Guitar Ensemble with Vocals     K-6

4 or more players. Guitars only, any combination, no other accompaniment.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
187 String Ensemble     Secondary Years 7-12

Piano accompaniment permitted

Sponsored by 2MCE

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
204 Guitar Ensemble with Vocals     Secondary Years 7-12

4 or more players. No other accompaniment allowed.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
197 Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble     Secondary school to Open Age

5 or more competitors. Competitors must perform two contrasting pieces. Timing will be paused between pieces. Any combination of instruments permitted. No rock bands or vocalists permitted. Band plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to your performance with your group name and conductors name.

Sponsored by Narellan Pools Central West & Blue Mountains

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
203 Guitar Ensemble     Secondary Years 7-12

4 or more players. Guitars only, any combination, no other accompaniment.

Sponsored by Quota Club of Bathurst International Inc.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate