69th Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Traralgon
INSTRUMENTAL
27 Aug 2025 to 30 Aug 2025
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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INSTRUMENTAL RULES

Entries must be received by 30 June 2025

Competition Dates: Thursday 28th - Saturday 30th August, 2025

ADJUDICATOR: Ningxin (YoYo) Su

ACCOMPANIST: Anne Lewitzka, Box Hill        alewitzka@vcass.vic.edu.au      Phone: 0455 848 209

CONVENOR:  Marie Moulton   (For enquiries about these sections, contact instrumental@lve.org.au)

INSTRUMENTAL RULES

  • Please ensure you also read the "General Conditions of Competitions" carefully - in Stardom these are accessed by using the link labelled "Program Rules".
  • Please observe time limits, read schedule conditions carefully.
  • It is recommended that you organise a rehearsal with the accompanist prior to the Eisteddfod if needed.
  • Please contact accompanist if interested.  A copy of music should be forwarded as a PDF file to accompanist by 31st July
  • NO rehearsals allowed during the running of the Eisteddfod.
  • It is a condition of entry that a copy of sheet music must be provided for the Adjudicator & Official Accompanist. The original must be used by the competitor on stage. All bars of music for the Adjudicator must be numbered.
  • NB: A first prize-winning item may not be re-entered in the following year.
  • Please note: Conditions 1, 15, 17 & 23. 
  • Prizes - Solo: First Place: Medallions, Second & Third Place: Medals unless otherwise stated. 
  • Prizes - Duet/Trio: Medals unless otherwise stated.

We encourage you to buy a programme when entering - it includes full details of all competitors and sections listed in order of scheduled performance and dates and will be posted to you in advance.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 30/06/2025 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
Primary Students
503 Instrumental Group.     Primary Students

Session: 29/08/2025 12:30 PM    

9 or more players

Sponsored by Alan Wilson Insurance Brokers

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Alan Wilson (IP) + $100          2nd $50          3rd $25          HC Ribbon          
504 Recorder Solo     Primary Students

Session: 29/08/2025 9:30 AM    

Sponsored by Kay Street Eye Care

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Under 12
509 Orchestral Strings Solo     Under 12

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

This section was made possible by a donation from Julie Wilson

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Under 16
512 Orchestral Strings Solo     Under 16

This section was made possible by a donation from Julie Wilson

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Open
528 Instrumental Concerto Solo     Open

Any movement/s instrumental concerto. Teachers permitted to enter. Note conditions 11 & 18

Sponsored by East Gippsland Performing Arts Eisteddfod

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HC Ribbon          
Primary/Secondary
537 Ensemble Group.     Primary/Secondary

Session: 28/08/2025 1:00 PM    

4 or more players Any combination of instruments. Note General Condition 20

This Section was made possible by a donation from the Moulton Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $50          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Ribbons          
Open
540 Instrumental Ensemble Group.     Open

9 or more players. Any combination of instruments Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestral, Brass Band

Sponsored by Rotary Club of Traralgon Central

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st $300          2nd $150          3rd $50          HC          
545 Jazz/Improvisation Stage Band     Open

Session: 28/08/2025 9:30 AM    

Must feature some improvisation

Sponsored by Colmac Homes

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HC Certificate          
505 Recorder Solo     Open

Session: 29/08/2025 9:30 AM    

Sponsored by Kay Street Eye Care

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
514 Orchestral Strings Solo     Open

Music teachers permitted to enter

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr & Mrs D Chan

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st $50          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Ribbon          
Under 12
518 Any Other Instruments Solo     Under 12

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

This section was made possible by a donation from Julie Wilson

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Under 16
520 Any Other Instruments Solo     Under 16

This Section was made possible by a donation in memory of Dr Nicholas Lis

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
18 yrs & under
534 Instrumental Group.     18 yrs & under

Session: 28/08/2025 1:00 PM    

4 - 8 players

This Section was made possible by a donation from Dr Shane Moore

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st $60          2nd $25          3rd $10          HC Ribbon          
21 yrs & under
535 Instrumental Ensemble, Jazz improvisation Band     21 yrs & under

Session: 29/08/2025 12:30 PM    

4 - 8 players. Must feature some improvisation

Sponsored by Alan Wilson Insurance Brokers

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st $40          2nd $25          3rd $10          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
544 Junior Stage Band     Secondary Students

Session: 28/08/2025 9:30 AM    

9 or more players. Must feature some improvisation.

Sponsored by Alan Wilson Insurance Brokers

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st $100          2nd $75          3rd $50          HC Certificate          
Pre-School - yr 2
501 Junior Percussion Band     Pre-School - yr 2

Session: 28/08/2025 12:00 AM    

Adult accompaniment permitted

Your name could be here as a sponsor - contact sponsorship@lve.org.au

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $100          2nd $50          3rd $25          HC Ribbon          
Primary Students
506 Recorder Group.     Primary Students

Session: 29/08/2025 9:30 AM    

Maximum 30 students

Sponsored by Kay Street Eye Care

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.001st $50          2nd $25          3rd $20          HC Ribbon          
Under 10
508 Orchestral Strings Solo     Under 10

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

Sponsored by Kay Street Eye Care

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
16 yrs & under 21
513 Orchestral Strings Solo     16 yrs & under 21

Your name could be here as a sponsor - contact sponsorship@lve.org.au

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $30          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Open
522 Any Other Instruments Solo     Open

Music Teachers permitted to enter

This Section was made possible by a donation from Dr Shane Moore

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st $50          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Ribbon          
Primary Students
523 Guitar Solo     Primary Students

Session: 28/08/2025 12:00 AM    

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mrs Rhonda O'Dea in memory of Cary

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
524 Guitar Solo     Secondary Students

Session: 28/08/2025 12:00 AM    

May use amplification, Note General Condition 20

Your name could be here as a sponsor - contact sponsorship@lve.org.au

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Open
525 Guitar Solo     Open

Session: 28/08/2025 12:00 AM    

No amplification or heavy metal allowed

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mrs Rhonda O'Dea in memory of Cary

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st $100          2nd $50          3rd $25          HC Ribbon          
Primary
541 Concert Training Band     Primary

Session: 28/08/2025 1:00 PM    

Primary student players only.

Sponsored by Alan Wilson Insurance Brokers

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $75          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
Secondary Students
542 Concert Band     Secondary Students

Session: 28/08/2025 9:30 AM    

Sponsored by Gippsland Orthopaedic Group

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HC Certificate          
VCE Units 1/2
546 Instrumental Solo     VCE Units 1/2

Session: 29/08/2025 12:30 PM    

2 Contrasting items from VCE Units 1/2 program. Entrant must be current VCE 1/2 student. Pianoforte students may enter this section.

Sponsored by W A Moore & Associates

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $50          2nd $30          3rd $15          HC Ribbon          
VCE Units 3/4 Contemporary
548 Instrumental Solo     VCE Units 3/4 Contemporary

Session: 28/08/2025 12:00 AM    

Items from VCE Units 3/4 program. Entrant must be current VCE 3/4 student. Pianoforte students may enter this section.

Your name could be here as a sponsor - contact sponsorship@lve.org.au

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $100          2nd $50          3rd $25          HC Ribbon          
Open
507 Recorder 2 to 9 Players     Open

Session: 29/08/2025 9:30 AM    

Sponsored by Kay Street Eye Care

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $30          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Ribbon          
Under 10
517 Any Other Instruments Solo     Under 10

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr & Mrs D Chan

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
16 yrs & under 21
521 Any Other Instruments Solo     16 yrs & under 21

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr & Mrs D Chan

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $50          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Open
529 Teychenne Memorial Instrumental Scholarship (not Piano) Solo     Open

Music: 2 contrasting pieces or 2 sonata movements. Note Conditions 1, 12, 15, 16, 17 & 26. Entrants required to perform in at least one other open solo instrumental section. Previous winner may not re-enter.

Sponsored by Keith Chenhall Charitable Trust

Entries Closed
Entry: $30.001st $1000          2nd $350          3rd $150          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
536 Instrumental Training Group.     Secondary Students

Session: 28/08/2025 9:30 AM    

Less than 3 years experience

This Section was made possible by a donation in memory of Dr Nicholas Lis

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st $50          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Ribbon          
VCE Units 3/4 Repertoire
547 Instrumental Solo     VCE Units 3/4 Repertoire

Session: 29/08/2025 12:30 PM    

2 Contrasting items from VCE Units 3/4 program. Entrant must be current VCE 3/4 student. Pianoforte students may enter this section.

This Section was made possible by a donation from Ms Anne Lewitzka

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $100          2nd $50          3rd $25          HC Ribbon          
Yrs 3 - 6
502 Percussion Band     Yrs 3 - 6

Session: 29/08/2025 9:30 AM    

Adult accompaniment permitted

Sponsored by AKZ Reinforcing

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $100          2nd $50          3rd $25          HC Ribbon          
Preliminary/Grade1
515 Orchestral Strings Solo     Preliminary/Grade1

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

Students must be currently preparing for this Grade

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr & Mrs D Chan

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
539 Instrumental Ensemble     Secondary Students

Session: 28/08/2025 9:30 AM    

9 or more players

Sponsored by Alan Wilson Insurance Brokers

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st Alan Wilson (IP) + $100          2nd $50          3rd $25          HC Ribbon          
VCE
549 Performance Group     VCE

Session: 29/08/2025 12:30 PM    

Sponsored by Colmac Homes

Entries Closed
Entry: $17.001st $100          2nd $75          3rd $50          HC Ribbon          
Grade 2/3
516 Orchestral Strings Solo     Grade 2/3

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

Students must be currently preparing for this Grade

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr & Mrs D Chan

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Under 21
527 Instrumental Concerto Solo     Under 21

Any movement/s Instrumental concerto.

This Section was made possible by a donation from the Moulton Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $150          2nd $100          3rd $50          HC Ribbon          
12 yrs & under
530 Instrumental Duo     12 yrs & under

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

Any combination of Instruments. Note Condition 2

This section was made possible by a donation from Julie Wilson

Entries Closed
Entry: $14.001st Medals          2nd Medals          3rd Medals          HC Ribbon          
18 yrs & under
532 Instrumental Duet/Trio     18 yrs & under

Any combination of Instruments. Note Condition 2.

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mrs Rhonda O'Dea in memory of Cary

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Medals          2nd Medals          3rd Medals          HC Ribbon          
14 yrs & under
531 Instrumental Duet/Trio     14 yrs & under

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

Any combination of Instruments. Note Condition 2

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mrs Rhonda O'Dea in memory of Cary

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Medals          2nd Medals          3rd Medals          HC Ribbon          
Open
533 Instrumental Duet/Trio     Open

Any combination of Instruments. Note Condition 2.

This Section was made possible by a donation from Dr Shane Moore

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st $50          2nd $20          3rd $15          
Under 14
511 Orchestral Strings Study Solo     Under 14

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

Any Study

This Section was made possible by a donation in memory of Dr Nicholas Lis

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
15 yrs & under 25
526 Instrumental Scholarship (Not Brass) Solo     15 yrs & under 25

Music: 2 Contrasting pieces or 2 movements from a Sonata. Note conditions 15 & 16 Entrants required to perform in at least one other solo instrumental section (not 529). Previous winner may not re-enter for 12 months.

Sponsored by Rotary Club of Traralgon Central

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st $500          2nd $150          3rd $50          HC Ribbon          
Under 14
510 Orchestral Strings Solo     Under 14

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

This Section was made possible by a donation in memory of Dr Nicholas Lis

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
519 Any Other Instruments Solo     Under 14

Session: 30/08/2025 8:30 AM    

Sponsored in Memory of Beth & Graeme Turner

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon