72nd Annual Townsville Eisteddfod
Vocal
06 Sep 2022 to 10 Sep 2022
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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VOCAL RULES & CONDITIONS CHECK FOR CHANGES

ADJUDICATOR: Brett Holland, Brisbane


1. OWN CHOICE   All Vocal Sections are Own Choice.

 2. CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE  A serious composition with artistic merit excluding jazz or popular idiom. Music from any century is acceptable. May be sung in the original language or English.

 3. ACCOMPANIMENT
  1. Piano only for Classical Vocal Solos & Duets
  2. MP3 Backing track (no vocals) optional for all other sections.
  3. A single instrument may accompany Solo from Musical & Music Theatre Duet. Novelty Vocal Solo & Duet, Vocal Trio & Modern Pop,
  4. Competitors are responsible for obtaining their own accompanists. One piano is available.
 4. PIANO PLACEMENT Centre Stage except Side Stage for Novelty Solo & Duet, Solo from Musical & Musical Theatre Duet

 5. CURTAIN   Optional for Solo from Musical only. Please notify the Marshall prior to the start of the Section.

 6. COSTUMES & HAND HELD PROPS  Musical Solo & Duet, Novelty Solo & Duet, Film or TV only.

 7. MICROPHONE  Optional for Modern Pop, Film or TV & Self-Accompanied Vocal only.

VOCAL AWARDS

VOCAL BURSARY Any Townsville competitor, age 15 to 18 who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, shows the most potential. Must have competed in the Vocal Championship.

AWARDS:

  • Most outstanding Vocal Item.
  • Most outstanding Musical Theatre Item.
  • Highest marks for a Classical Vocal Solo.
  • Most promising Vocalist Age 12 to 18.
  • Encouragement for Vocalist Age 11 & under.
  • Most promising Male Vocalist
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 6/06/2022 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
Age 17 & 18
011 Vocal From Musical Theatre Solo     Age 17 & 18

Time Limit: 04:00

Costume Required; Curtain Optional; Piano set; Backing track optional (no vocals). See General Rule 3 & 5

The Mae Nielsen Trophy
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 16
012 Vocal From Musical Theatre Solo     Age 16

Time Limit: 04:00

Costume Required; Curtain Optional; Piano set; Backing track optional (no vocals). See General Rule 3 & 5

Donated by Wendy Jones
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15
013 Vocal From Musical Theatre Solo     Age 15

Time Limit: 04:00

Costume Required; Curtain Optional; Piano set; Backing track optional (no vocals). See General Rule 3 & 5

Donated by Ron & Sandra Johnstone
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 14
014 Vocal From Musical Theatre Solo     Age 14

Time Limit: 04:00

Costume Required; Curtain Optional; Piano set; Backing track optional (no vocals). See General Rule 3 & 5

Donated by the Ransom Family
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13
015 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 13

Time Limit: 03:00

Costume & Hand props Optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.

The Nancy Gibson Trophy
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12
016 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 12

Time Limit: 03:00

Costume & Hand props Optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.

Donated by Julie Dell
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11
017 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 11

Time Limit: 03:00

Costume & Hand props Optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.

Donated by Joan & Brian Roche
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10
018 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 10

Time Limit: 02:30

Costume & Hand props Optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.

Donated by Dawn Wakelin
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9
019 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 9

Time Limit: 02:30

Costume & Hand props Optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 7 & 8
020 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 7 & 8

Time Limit: 02:30

Costume & Hand props Optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.

Donated by North Queensland Opera & Music Theatre
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 16 to 18
021 Modern Pop Solo     Age 16 to 18

Time Limit: 04:00

See General Rule 3 & 5; Costuming, choreography & microphone optional; No props; No curtain; piano, backing track or single instrument accompaniment; no vocals on optional backing track.

Donated by Susan Grinsell
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 14 & 15
022 Modern Pop Solo     Age 14 & 15

Time Limit: 04:00

See General Rule 3 & 5; Costuming, choreography & microphone optional; No props; No curtain; piano, backing track or single instrument accompaniment; no vocals on optional backing track.

Donated by Dentures NQ
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12 & 13
023 Modern Pop Solo     Age 12 & 13

Time Limit: 04:00

See General Rule 3 & 5; Costuming, choreography & microphone optional; No props; No curtain; piano, backing track or single instrument accompaniment; no vocals on optional backing track.

Donated Richard & Rachael White,Townsville Neurosciences
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 16 to 18
024 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 16 to 18

Time Limit: 04:00

Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule 3 & 5

The Norm Cooper Trophy
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13 to 15
025 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 13 to 15

Time Limit: 04:00

Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule 3 & 5

The Nanette Hughes Trophy
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10 to 12
026 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 10 to 12

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule 3 & 5

The Pat Lanskey Trophy
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9 & Under
027 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 9 & Under

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule3 & 5

Donated by Brett Holland
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 16 to 18
028 Self-Accompanied Vocal Solo     Age 16 to 18

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano or Guitar - Piano set; Mic optional

Donated by Adrian & Janine Gabrielli
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 14 & 15
029 Self-Accompanied Vocal Solo     Age 14 & 15

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano or Guitar - Piano set; Mic optional

Donated by City Oasis Inn
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15 to 18
030 Classical Vocal Championship Solo     Age 15 to 18

Time Limit: 04:00

Piano accompaniment only.Must compete in appropriate Age Solo.

The Brian & Daphne Pease Trophy
Entry: $13.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
Age 17 & 18
031 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 17 & 18

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 16
032 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 16

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15
033 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 15

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 14
034 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 14

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13
035 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 13

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12
036 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 12

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11
037 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 11

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

The Kath Burnett Trophy
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10
038 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 10

Time Limit: 03:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9
039 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 9

Time Limit: 02:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 8
040 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 8

Time Limit: 02:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 5 to 7
041 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 5 to 7

Time Limit: 02:00

Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

Donated by Robert Onslow
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 18 & Under
042 Novelty Vocal Duet     Age 18 & Under

Time Limit: 03:30

Accompanied or backing track with no vocal backing: See General Rule 3 & 5. Costume & hand props optional.

Donated by the Morley Family
Entry: $12.501st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12 & Under
043 Novelty Vocal Duet     Age 12 & Under

Time Limit: 03:30

Accompanied or backing track with no vocal backing: See General Rule 3 & 5. Costume & hand props optional.

Donated by Glencore
Entry: $12.501st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 18 & Under
044 Classical Vocal Duet     Age 18 & Under

Time Limit: 03:30

Piano accompaniment only. Harmony must predominate. From Classical repetoire. Costume optional, no choreography or props.

Donated by North Queensland Performing Arts
Entry: $12.501st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15 & Under
045 Classical Vocal Duet     Age 15 & Under

Time Limit: 03:30

Piano accompaniment only. Harmony must predominate. From Classical repetoire. Costume optional, no choreography or props.

Donated by Dowker Family
Entry: $12.501st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 18 & Under
046 Vocal From Musical Theatre Duet     Age 18 & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

From stage musical; Costumed; No curtain; Piano, Back Tracking no backing vocals or single instrument accompaniment.See General Rule 3 & 5

Donated by the Ransom Family
Entry: $12.501st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13 to 18
047 Vocal Trio     Age 13 to 18

Time Limit: 03:30

Harmony must predominate; No props; Accompanied, Self-Accompanied or CD with no vocal backing; See General Rule 5

Donated by McDonald Leong Lawyers
Entry: $12.501st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC