Music Syllabus

Sunday July 31st – Tuesday August 2nd, 2022

Please read the general rules at the front of the syllabus. Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification.

The Wellington Eisteddfod is open to AMATEURS ONLY – meaning only those who do not earn their main income from performing or teaching in a particular discipline are able to enter.

Entries must be made online at www.stardom.com.au with payment by credit/debit card only.

An online administration fee of $5 per invoice will be charged.

Anyone having problems with online entries is encouraged to contact the registrar.

A $10 fee will be charged if incorrect entries need to be changed by the committee.

1. In all classes subject to an AGE LIMIT, the age of the competitor will be taken as their age on December 31st.

2. COPIES OF MUSIC FOR THE ADJUDICATOR may be handed in at the registration desk any time from the start of the eisteddfod. All music must be submitted at least 30 minutes before the start of the class.
   Class number, competitor number and item name must be clearly marked on the top right-hand corner of each copy. Stickers or labels must not cover music or title. If two pieces are needed, they must be clearly marked ‘Piece 1’ and ‘Piece 2’.
   The committee accepts no responsibility for the loss of or damage to any music.

3. When supplying an adjudicator’s copy of an ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, please write ‘Not subject to copyright’ at the top of the page.

4. To qualify for BEGINNER classes, a competitor must have been learning the instrument or having singing lessons for less than 18 months.

TIME LIMITS unless stated otherwise

PIANO & INSTRUMENTAL

Solos, Duos, Trios & Groups
Beginner 3 minutes
12 years and under 3 minutes
13 years and over 6 minutes
Primary 3 minutes
Secondary 6 minutes

VOCAL
Beginner 3 minutes
12 years and under 3 minutes
13 years and over 5 minutes

CHORAL
Pre-school/Daycare 4 minutes
Special Needs 4 minutes
Infants (K-2) 4 minutes
Primary (Years 3 - 6) 6 minutes
Secondary & Open Choirs 8 minutes

PERCUSSION & INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS
Preschool/Daycare & Infants 4 minutes
Primary 6 minutes
Special Needs 4 minutes
Secondary & Open             10 minutes

5. Penalties may apply if TIME LIMITS are exceeded. This will be at the discretion of the adjudicator.

6. No OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIMENT will be provided at the eisteddfod. Competitors must arrange their own accompaniment. Local accompanists may be available by contacting the registrar at least four weeks before the event.

7. Where competitors are unable to secure an accompanist, RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENT will be accepted if it is of a solo instrument which simulates live accompaniment. Popular and Country & Western classes may use a backing track with multi-instrumental accompaniment but no vocals. No vocal or orchestral backing tracks will be allowed, except for school choirs which are allowed to have orchestral backing tracks, and lip sync classes which require vocal tracks. Competitors must provide a copy of their recorded accompaniment to the committee on a USB stick. CDs will no longer be accepted.

8. Competitors in GRADED INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES are to enter one exam level only.

9. MICROPHONES are allowed in Nursery Rhyme, Popular Song, Country & Western Song, School Percussion and Rock Band classes only.

10. The HSC SOLO class (M091) is an adjudication-only section for students in Years 11 and 12 studying music for the HSC. The adjudicator will give performers a detailed report.

11. Unless otherwise stated, a GROUP must have a minimum of four performers.

12. Competitors are not eligible for a place in any class if they performed the same item at the previous year’s eisteddfod and won.

13. No competitor may perform the same item in more than one class, except for Championship Classes which allow one repeat.

Championships

To compete in Championship Classes, competitors must have performed in at least two solo classes in the same discipline.

Competitors are to perform two contrasting items of their own choice. One may be a repeat of a previous performance.

There is no minimum number of entries required for Championship Classes to be held, but prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the adjudicator. Prize money may be reduced if the adjudicator believes performances do not display sufficient merit.

Backing tracks will not be allowed in Championships.

Scholarships

By sponsoring these scholarships, the Wellington Rotary Club and Wellington Eisteddfod Society hope to encourage participation and excellence in the performing arts. The adjudicator will judge competitors on their overall performance in the section.

ROTARY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS sponsored by Wellington Rotary Club

• To be eligible to enter, competitors must have performed in a minimum of three contrasting solo piano classes OR two contrasting solo instrumental classes OR three contrasting solo vocal classes OR a combination of any three solo classes in the piano, instrumental or vocal sections.
• A minimum of four competitors is required for the full scholarship to be awarded. If there are fewer than four competitors, prize money may be reduced.
• Last year’s scholarship winners are not eligible to enter.
• Entry fee: $16

LOCAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS sponsored by Wellington Eisteddfod Society

• Entrants must live in or be taking music lessons in the postcodes of 2820, 2868 or 2818.
• To be eligible to enter, competitors must perform in a minimum of three solo classes in the music section at the Wellington Eisteddfod.
• A minimum of four competitors is required for the full scholarship to be awarded. If there are fewer than four competitors, prize money may be reduced.
• Last year’s scholarship winners are not eligible to enter.
• There is no entry fee.