Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. 95th Annual Bendigo Eisteddfod
PIANO COMPETITION
16 May 2020 to 17 May 2020
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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The Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. 2020


ABN: 39 787 086 224

 

PIANO COMPETITION

Saturday 16th May and Sunday 17th May 2020

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Venue: Bendigo South East College Performing Arts Theatre

 

Adjudicator: TBA

PIANO ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY  Tuesday 14th April 2020

 

Please read General Conditions also please refer to Specific Music Conditions. 

 

For all sections that specify AMEB / ANZCA levels, competitors may only enter the level being studied in the current year.

 

V.C.E. MUSIC MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND V.C.E. MUSIC INVESTIGATION SECTIONS: 

These sections are ONLY for students studying V.C.E. Music Performance or V.C.E. Music Investigation in the current year.

 

The following awards will be selected by the Adjudicator and presented to competitors at the conclusion of the competition. 

 

               ADJUDICATOR'S AWARD - Pianist 12 years and under. 

 

LEILA WATSON SCHOLARSHIP  -  Pianist 13 years to 16 years of age.

                                                                                                    The Adjudicator will select the recipient.                                                                                                                                                                             

The $50 Scholarship, the gift of the Bendigo Competitions Society, is awarded to recognize Mrs. Leila Watson's contribution to music and the Society over many years.  

The trophy presented with the scholarship is the gift of Miss Ruth Watson.


IRENE GILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- Pianist Over 16 years of age.

The Adjudicator will select the recipient.  Prize is the gift of Mrs. Judith McCarthy

 
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 23/03/2020 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade One
P01 PIANO SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade One
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Two
P02 PIANO SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Two
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Three
P03 PIANO SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Three

Prizes are the gift of Mrs. Judith McCarthy.

Prizes are the gift of Mrs Judith McCarthy
Entry: $14.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Four
P04 PIANO SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Four

.Prizes are the gift of Mrs. Judith McCarthy.

Prizes are the gift of Mrs Judith McCarthy
Entry: $14.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (current year) Grade Five
P05 PIANO SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (current year) Grade Five

Prizes are the gift of Mrs. Clare Harris and family.

Prizes are the gift of Clare Harris and family
Entry: $15.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Six
P06 PIANO SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Six

Prizes are the gift of the Y Service Club of Bendigo Inc.

Prizes are the gift of the Y Service Club of Bendigo Incorporated
Entry: $15.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Seven
P07 PIANO SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Grade Seven
Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (current year) Grade Eight
P08 PIANO SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (current year) Grade Eight
Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES ONE AND TWO
P10 QUICK STUDY SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES ONE AND TWO

The piece to be played will be supplied by the adjudicator, then forwarded to competitors approximately 14 days prior to the Piano competition.
Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES THREE AND FOUR
P11 QUICK STUDY SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES THREE AND FOUR

The piece to be played will be supplied by the adjudicator, then forwarded to competitors approximately 14 days prior to the Piano competition.

Prizes are the gift of Clare Harris and family
Entry: $15.001st Medallions          2nd Trophies          3rd Awards          HM Ribbons          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES FIVE AND SIX
P12 QUICK STUDY SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES FIVE AND SIX

The piece to be played will be supplied by the adjudicator, then forwarded to competitors approximately 14 days prior to the Piano competition.

Entry: $15.001st Medallions          2nd Trophies          3rd Awards          HM Ribbons          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES SEVEN AND EIGHT
P13 QUICK STUDY SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) GRADES SEVEN AND EIGHT

The piece to be played will be supplied by the adjudicator, then forwarded to competitors approximately 14 days prior to the Piano competition.
Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
8 years and under
P20 PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO     8 years and under
Entry: $11.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P22 PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO     8 years and under
Entry: $11.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
10 years and under
P30 PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO     10 years and under

Own Choice
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P32 PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO     10 years and under
Entry: $12.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
12 years and under
P40 PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO     12 years and under
Entry: $13.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P42 PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO     12 years and under
Entry: $13.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P44 PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO     12 years and under

Any piano selection from a film or a stage musical.
Entry: $14.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P46 PIANO DUET     12 years and under
Entry: $16.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
14 years and under
P50 PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO     14 years and under

Prizes are the gift of Clare Harris and family

Prizes are the gift of Clare Harris and family
Entry: $14.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
P52 PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO     14 years and under
Entry: $14.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
P54 PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO     14 years and under

Any piano selection from a film or a stage musical.

Entry: $14.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P56 PIANO DUET     14 years and under
Entry: $17.001st Medallions          2nd Trophies          3rd Awards          HM Ribbons          
16 years and under
P60 W.J. WERRY MEMORIAL PIANO SOLO     16 years and under

Competitors may have their own choice of music. Time limit 5 minutes. Prizes are the gift of Mrs.Clare Harris and family

Prizes are the gift of Clare Harris and family
Entry: $15.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
P62 PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO     16 years and under
Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P64 PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO     16 years and under

Any piano selection from a film or a stage musical. Prizes are given n respect of the.Former Bendigo Competitions Ladies Auxiliary

Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P66 PIANO DUET     16 years and under
Entry: $18.001st Medallions          2nd Trophies          3rd Awards          HM Ribbons          
18 years and under
P70 PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO     18 years and under
Entry: $17.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P72 PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO     18 years and under
Entry: $17.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P74 PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO     18 years and under
Entry: $17.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P76 PIANO DUET     18 years and under
Entry: $20.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HM Ribbon          
23 years and under
P80 PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO     23 years and under

At least Two Pianists, whom the Adjudicator deems to be the most suitable, will be selected by the Adjudicator, from sections, P80, P82, P84, P87, P88, and/or P90 as being eligible to perform in the LEILA WATSON MEMORIAL MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP on Friday 19th June 2020. Prizes are the gift of Benjamin Briggs - Pitch Perfect :Piano Tuning - in memory of Edna Briggs (Piano Teacher.)

Prizes are the gift of Pitch Perfect Piano Tuning - in Memory of Edna Briggs (Piano Teacher)
Entry: $18.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
P82 PIANO- SELECTION by an AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO     23 years and under

At least Two Pianists, whom the Adjudicator deems to be the most suitable, will be selected by the Adjudicator, from sections, P80, P82, P84, P87, P88, and/or P90 as being eligible to perform in the LEILA WATSON MEMORIAL MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP on Friday 19th June 2020. Prizes are the gift of Benjamin Briggs - Pitch Perfect :Piano Tuning - in memory of Edna Briggs (Piano Teacher.)

Prizes are the gift of Pitch Perfect Piano Tuning - in Memory of Edna Briggs (Piano Teacher)
Entry: $18.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
P84 PIANO - SELECTION from a FILM or MUSICAL SOLO     23 years and under

At least Two Pianists, whom the Adjudicator deems to be the most suitable, will be selected by the Adjudicator, from sections, P80, P82, P84, P87, P88, and/or P90 as being eligible to perform in the LEILA WATSON MEMORIAL MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP on Friday 19th June 2020. Prizes are the gift of Benjamin Briggs - Pitch Perfect :Piano Tuning - in memory of Edna Briggs (Piano Teacher.)

Prizes are the gift of Pitch Perfect Piano Tuning - in Memory of Edna Briggs (Piano Teacher)
Entry: $18.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P87 JAZZ or BLUES PIANO SOLO     23 years and under

Competitors are encouraged to perform their own composition. At least Two Pianists, whom the Adjudicator deems to be the most suitable, will be selected by the Adjudicator, from sections, P80, P82, P84, P87, P88, and/or P90 as being eligible to perform in the LEILA WATSON MEMORIAL MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP on Friday 19th June 2020. Prizes are the gift of the Y Service Club of Bendigo Inc.

Prizes are the gift of the Y Service Club of Bendigo Incorporated
Entry: $18.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
P88 The LUCY HARKNESS PRIZE PIANO SOLO     23 years and under

Own selection of a piece composed in the 20th or 21st Century. At least Two Pianists, whom the Adjudicator deems to be the most suitable, will be selected by the Adjudicator, from sections, P80, P82, P84, P87, P88, and/or P90 as being eligible to perform in the LEILA WATSON MEMORIAL MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP on Friday 19th June 2020. Prizes are the gift of Benjamin Briggs - Pitch Perfect :Piano Tuning - in memory of Edna Briggs (Piano Teacher.)

Prizes are the gift of Pitch Perfect Piano Tuning - in Memory of Edna Briggs (Piano Teacher)
Entry: $18.001st $30          2nd $20          3rd $10          HM Ribbon          
P89 The BETTY WALLACE PIANO SONATA SOLO     23 years and under

One movement from a piano sonata by HAYDN, MOZART or BEETHOVEN.

Entry: $18.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P90 Fugue from J.S.Bach’s “ The Well-Tempered Clavier.” [Book 1 or 2]. SOLO     23 years and under

Fugue from J.S.Bach’s “ The Well-Tempered Clavier.” [Book 1 or 2]. Prizes are sponsored by Nola McIvor. At least Two Pianists, whom the Adjudicator deems to be the most suitable, will be selected by the Adjudicator, from sections, P80, P82, P84, P87, P88, and/or P90 as being eligible to perform in the LEILA WATSON MEMORIAL MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP on Friday 19th June 2020. Prizes are the gift of Benjamin Briggs - Pitch Perfect :Piano Tuning - in memory of Edna Briggs (Piano Teacher.)

Prizes are sponsored by Nola McIvor
Entry: $18.001st $50          2nd $30          3rd $20          HM Ribbon          
P92 ANNIE MILDRED NANCARROW MEMORIAL PIANO AWARD SOLO     23 years and under

Two pieces: a) Own selection from Bach`s 48 Preludes and Fugues (prelude only). b) Own selection (not to be a prelude or fugue)

Entry: $18.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
P93 PIANO DUET     23 years and under
Entry: $21.001st Medallions          2nd Trophies          3rd Awards          HM Ribbons          
For Current Year, Units 1 & 2 V.C.E. Music Performance or Music Investigation Students
P94 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY SOLO     For Current Year, Units 1 & 2 V.C.E. Music Performance or Music Investigation Students

This section is ONLY for students who are studying V.C.E. Music performance or V.C.E. Music Investigation in the current year. Competitors may choose to REPEAT the item performed on the V.C.E. Music Day (Friday 10 May.) This is optional 0 if wished a new item may be performed according to each competitors preferred option.
Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
For Current Year, Units 3 & 4 V.C.E. Music Performance or Music Investigation Students
P96 20TH OR 21ST CENTURY SOLO     For Current Year, Units 3 & 4 V.C.E. Music Performance or Music Investigation Students

This section is ONLY for students who are studying V.C.E. Music performance or V.C.E. Music Investigation in the current year. Competitors may choose to REPEAT the item performed on the V.C.E. Music Day (Friday 10 May.) This is optional 0 if wished a new item may be performed according to each competitors preferred option.
Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
For Current Year, Units 1 & 2 V.C.E. Music Performance or Music Investigation Students
P98 PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO     For Current Year, Units 1 & 2 V.C.E. Music Performance or Music Investigation Students

This section is ONLY for students who are studying V.C.E. Music performance or V.C.E. Music Investigation in the current year. Competitors may choose to REPEAT the item performed on the V.C.E. Music Day (Friday 10 May.) This is optional 0 if wished a new item may be performed according to each competitors preferred option.
Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
For Current Year, Units 3 & 4 V.C.E. Music Performance or Music Investigation Students
P99 PIANO - OWN CHOICE SOLO     For Current Year, Units 3 & 4 V.C.E. Music Performance or Music Investigation Students

This section is ONLY for students who are studying V.C.E. Music performance or V.C.E. Music Investigation in the current year. Competitors may choose to REPEAT the item performed on the V.C.E. Music Day (Friday 10 May.) This is optional 0 if wished a new item may be performed according to each competitors preferred option.
Entry: $15.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Preliminary
Pre1 PIANO SOLO     AMEB / ANZCA (Current Year) Preliminary
Entry: $11.001st Medallion          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon