2025 City of Warrnambool Eisteddfod
Piano
23 Jun 2025 to 27 Jun 2025
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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Welcome to the 2025 Music Eisteddfod!

To be read in conjunction with the CITY OF WARRNAMBOOL EISTEDDFOD REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS/RULES 

(see www.warrnambooleisteddfod.org.au) 

Specific Rules for Instrumental Sections 

Note: Entries close May 2nd, 11pm; Late entries until May 5th, 11pm and will incur a $13 fee;

No entries will be taken after May 5th.

   Adjudicator: Mr Peter Grant

  Venues:       Soloists - Mozart Hall, Gilles Street, Warrnambool

             Duets - Mozart Hall, Gilles Street, Warrnambool 

            Ensembles & Bands - Emmanuel College, Ardlie Street, Warrnambool

            Piano (Solo & Duets) - Mozart Hall, Gilles Street, Warrnambool 

            Guitar - Mozart Hall, Gilles Street, Warrnambool 

            Harp -  Mozart Hall, Gilles Street, Warrnambool 

   Please Note: There is NO Drum or Organ sections for the 2025 year

OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST: for soloists/duets is Mr. Philip Trigg (0409 206 584) email is muso3@bigpond.com

Competitors will be allowed to provide their own backing music. If you wish to provide your own backing music, we will provide a portable PA system

  • One instrument only per competitor in each section
  • All bars must be numbered

  Adjudicator MUST be supplied with LEGIBLE PHOTOCOPIES of the MUSIC NOTATION (no originals please) which will be destroyed following adjudication.

 It is ESSENTIAL that MUSIC NOTATION is provided so the adjudicator can follow the music you are playing.

 Entry fees will not be refunded should competitor fail to compete in any section.


ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2/05/2025 11:00:00 PM (AEST)
067 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Novice

Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of own Choice. Novice is under 2 yrs experience or up to preliminary grade AMEB.

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
068 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Novice

Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece from an Australian Composer Novice is under 2 yrs experience or up to preliminary grade AMEB

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
069 Piano (Popular) Solo     Novice

Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of popular music Novice is under 2 yrs experience or up to preliminary grade AMEB.

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
070 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Novice

Time Limit: 03:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Novice is under 2 yrs experience or up to preliminary grade AMEB

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
071 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Beginner

Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of own choice to be played. Beginner is Grade 1 - 2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
072 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Beginner

Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece from an Australian composer. Beginner is Grade 1 - 2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
073 Piano (Popular) Solo     Beginner

Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of popular music. Beginner is Grade 1 - 2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
074 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Beginner

Time Limit: 03:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Beginner is grade 1-2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
075 Piano (Own Choice) Duet     Novice Beginner

Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of own choice to be played Novice/ Beginner - up to Grade 2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
076 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Intermediate

Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of own choice to be played Intermediate is Grades 3 - 4 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
077 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Intermediate

Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece from an Australian composer to be played Intermediate is Grades 3 - 4 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
078 Piano (Popular) Solo     Intermediate

Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of popular music to be played Intermediate is Grades 3 - 4 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
079 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Intermediate

Time Limit: 05:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Intermediate is Grades 3 - 4 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
080 Piano (Own Choice) Duet     Intermediate

Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of own choice to be played. Intermediate is Grades 3-4 AMEB or equivalent.

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
081 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Consolidated

Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of own choice to be played Consolidated is Grades 5 - 6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
082 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Consolidated

Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece from an Australian composer to be played Consolidated is Grades 5 - 6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
083 Piano (Popular) Solo     Consolidated

Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of popular music to be played Consolidated is Grades 5 - 6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
084 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Consolidated

Time Limit: 05:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Consolidated is Grade 5-6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
085 Piano (Own Choice) Duet     Consolidated

Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece to be played Consolidated is Grades 5-6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
086 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Advanced

Time Limit: 10:00

1 piece to be played Advanced is Grade 7 & above AMEB

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
087 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Advanced

Time Limit: 10:00

1 piece from an Australian composer to be played Advanced is Grade 7 & above AMEB

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
088 Piano (Popular) Solo     Advanced

Time Limit: 10:00

1 piece of Popular music to be played Advanced is Grade 7 & above AMEB

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
089 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Advanced

Time Limit: 10:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Advanced is Grade 7 and above AMEB

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
090 Piano (Own Choice) Duet     Open

Time Limit: 08:00

1 piece to be played of own choice. For students at an advanced level of Grade 5 AMEB and above, or equivalent.

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
091Open Piano (Own Choice) Duet     Family

Time Limit: 10:00

Please Note: This section is open to family members of varying levels of experience. 1 piece to be played.

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
092VCE Piano Solo     VCE

Time Limit: 10:00

ONLY FOR VCE STUDENTS 2 pieces from the VCE curriculum to be played

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Certificate + $50          2nd Certificate          3rd Certificate          HM Certificate          
093 Piano Recital Solo     Open

Time Limit: 10:00

INCREASED PRIZE FOR 2025! 2 pieces to be played a) Romantic period. b) Modern Work of a 20th/21st Century composer. Advanced level of Grade 7 AMEB and above or equivalent.

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Certificate + $100          2nd Certificate          3rd Certificate          HM Certificate