2018 Boroondara Eisteddfod
8 Choral
22 May 2018 to 03 Jun 2018
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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CATEGORY 6: CHORAL

Primary School Choirs

Secondary School Choirs

A Capella Choirs


Choral Sections 6.01 to 6.06

Adjudicator: Mr David Ashton-Smith

 

Entrants must register no later than 45 minutes after the session start time as advised on the entrant’s Notice of Appearance. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Refer to Rule 5: Rules relating to Choral Sections and Rule 6: Rules relating to Teachers.

 

Venue:

Sections 6.01-6.06: Hawthorn Arts Centre (HArts), 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

The venue will open 45 minutes prior to the commencement of the session.

 

General:

Please refer to the section schedule for specific rules.  

Competitors can choose music of their own choice for all sections.

 

Section 6.01 – Year 6 & below Primary School Choir - Novice

Two contrasting selections, one in unison, one in parts. Any combination of voices; minimum 15 singers.


Eligibility: For choirs of schools not awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in the Boroondara Eisteddfod in the last two years.
For beginner choirs that are starting to develop the skill of part singing.


Section 6.02 – Year 6 & below Primary School Choir – Regular & Section 6.03 – Years 7-9 Secondary School Choir & Section 6.04 – Years 7-12 Secondary School Choir

Two contrasting selections, one in unison, one in parts. Any combination of voices; minimum 15 singers.


Section 6.05 – 18 yrs & under A Capella Choir and Section 6.06 – Open A Capella Choir

Two contrasting selections. Any combination of voices, no instrumental accompaniment; minimum four singers.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 19/03/2018 5:00:00 PM (AEST)
6.01 FNovice Primary School Choir     Year 6 & Below

Session: 03/06/2018 11:00 AM    

Music of own choice - two contrasting selections, one in unison, one in parts. Any combination of voices; minimum 15 singers. For choirs of schools not awarded a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in the Boroondara Eisteddfod in the last two years. For beginner choirs that are starting to develop the skill of part singing. The second heat will be required in the event of large entrant numbers. You will be advised of your scheduled heat time on your Notice of Appearance. Heat 1: 10.30 am, Tuesday 22 May Heat 2: 1pm, Tuesday 22 May Final: 11am, Sunday 3 June

Entries Closed
Entry: $56.001st $300          2nd $150          3rd $75          
6.01.1Novice Primary School Choir     Year 6 & Below

Session: 22/05/2018 10:30 AM    

Music of own choice - two contrasting selections, one in unison, one in parts. Any combination of voices; minimum 15 singers. For choirs of schools not awarded a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in the Boroondara Eisteddfod in the last two years. For beginner choirs that are starting to develop the skill of part singing. The second heat will be required in the event of large entrant numbers. You will be advised of your scheduled heat time on your Notice of Appearance. Heat 1: 10.30 am, Tuesday 22 May Heat 2: 1pm, Tuesday 22 May Final: 11am, Sunday 3 June

Entries Closed
Entry: $56.001st $300          2nd $150          3rd $75          
6.02 FRegular Primary School Choir     Year 6 & Below

Session: 03/06/2018 1:00 PM    

Music of own choice - two contrasting selections, one in unison, one in parts. Any combination of voices; minimum 15 singers. The second heat will be required in the event of large entrant numbers. You will be advised of your scheduled heat time on your Notice of Appearance. Heat 1: 10.30am, Thursday 24 May Heat 2: 12.30pm, Thursday 24 May Final - 1pm, Sunday 3 June

Entries Closed
Entry: $56.001st $300          2nd $150          3rd $75          
6.02.1Regular Primary School Choir     Year 6 & Below

Session: 24/05/2018 10:30 AM    

Music of own choice - two contrasting selections, one in unison, one in parts. Any combination of voices; minimum 15 singers. The second heat will be required in the event of large entrant numbers. You will be advised of your scheduled heat time on your Notice of Appearance. Heat 1: 10.30am, Thursday 24 May Heat 2: 12.30pm, Thursday 24 May Final - 1pm, Sunday 3 June

Entries Closed
Entry: $56.001st $300          2nd $150          3rd $75          
6.02.2Regular Primary School Choir     Year 6 & Below

Session: 24/05/2018 12:30 PM    

Music of own choice - two contrasting selections, one in unison, one in parts. Any combination of voices; minimum 15 singers. The second heat will be required in the event of large entrant numbers. You will be advised of your scheduled heat time on your Notice of Appearance. Heat 1: 10.30am, Thursday 24 May Heat 2: 12.30pm, Thursday 24 May Final - 1pm, Sunday 3 June

Entries Closed
Entry: $56.001st $300          2nd $150          3rd $75          
6.03 Secondary School Choir     Years 7 - 9

Session: 25/05/2018 10:30 AM    

Music of own choice - two contrasting selections, one in unison, one in parts. Any combination of voices; minimum 15 singers. 10.30am Fri 25 May

Entries Closed
Entry: $56.001st $300          2nd $150          3rd $75          
6.04 Secondary School Choir     Years 7 - 12

Session: 25/05/2018 12:30 PM    

Music of own choice - two contrasting selections, one in unison, one in parts. Any combination of voices; minimum 15 singers. 12.30pm Fri 25 May

Entries Closed
Entry: $56.001st $300          2nd $150          3rd $75          
8.5 Secondary Vocal Ensemble     Years 7 - 12

Session: 24/05/2018 6:00 PM    

Date: Submissions Open - 12noon, Thursday 16 July Submissions Close - 5pm, Monday 19 July Reports Emailed to Entrants - Friday 23 July Winner Posted Online - Monday 26 July Registration Fee: Time limit: 8 minutes Requirements: Two contrasting pieces of own choice. Any combination of voices. 4 to 14 singers. Prizes: 1st – $200, 2nd – $120, 3rd – $80 Adjudicator: TBC Participants who are either related to the adjudicator or have been taught privately by the adjudicator within 6 months prior to date of event are ineligible to participate in this section. Accompanist: Schools must provide their own accompanist. The accompaniment may only be for piano. The conductor may also act as the accompanist. No pre-recorded accompaniment is allowed in this section. Participants must have read the Frequently Asked Questions and agree to the General Rules before completing their registration. The submission link will be emailed to competitors on the day video submissions open.

Entries Closed
Entry: $56.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          
8.6(with Accompaniment) Choir / Vocal Ensemble     Open

Session: 24/05/2018 7:00 PM    

Date: 6.30pm, Wednesday 11 June Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre Registration Fee: $40 Time limit: 8 minutes Requirements: Two contrasting pieces of own choice. Any combination of voices. Minimum of 4 singers. Prizes: 1st – $300, 2nd – $180, 3rd – $120 Accompanist: Schools must provide their own accompanist. The accompaniment must be a single instrument only. A piano will be available for use, but no other instruments will be provided. The conductor may also act as the accompanist. No pre-recorded accompaniment is allowed in this section.

Entries Closed
Entry: $56.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50