ENTRY PROCEDURES

Additional Age Groups have been introduced to solo events.
There are now up to five groups ranging from Under 8’s to Open.

To enter any of the three Strathalbyn Eisteddfod solo musical sections – Piano, Instrumental and Vocal,
it is now only necessary to indicate on the Entry Form which Event you wish
 to enter – Classical, Popular etc.

You will be placed in the appropriate competitive Group depending on
your age, and on the entries received.

 A MEDAL WILL BE PRESENTED TO ALL PERFORMERS
 PLACED FIRST IN A COMPETITIVE SECTION.

 THE  EISTEDDFOD OFFERS PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS:

PIANO
INSTRUMENTAL
VOCAL
CONTEMPORARY VOCAL
ENSEMBLES 
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
COUNTRY DISTRICTS TROPHY
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHORAL

SPEECH & DRAMA


DAILY PROGRAMME
 

 Please make a note

NEW THIS YEAR
Vocal – Golden Voice 
A special solo competition for singers over 45 years of age

Contemporary Vocal – Amplified Voice 
This solo event will be held again, after its very successful introduction last year

Instrumental Section 
 Open to solo musicians of all ages playing any musical instrument – strings, wind, guitar etc. 

CD or Tape Accompaniment
    In addition to piano accompaniment, entrants in the solo Vocal and Instrumental Sections may use CD or
 tape backing. Entrants must provide their own CD or tape player, and arrange for their
own operator.
 The type of accompaniment to be used is to be stated on the Entry Form.

Jazz & Baby Boomer Events
    These Sections have failed to attract sufficient entries, and have been withdrawn from this year's Syllabus.


.......AND MOST IMPORTANT

To enter Piano sections, on the Entry Form
 simply tick the box alongside the sections you wish to enter.

 Music - Own choice of piece(s) to conform with the above conditions.                     

 To enter Vocal sections, on the Entry Form simply mark the box
alongside the sections you wish to enter. 

 A photocopy of the music must be supplied for the
adjudicator of the Classical and Musical Sections.

In the Classical and Musical Sections, entrants are to provide
their own piano accompanist, or may use CD or tape
 backing. In these Sections, entrants must provide their own
 CD or tape player, and arrange for their
own operator.

MUSIC  -  Own choice. Entrants who performed in last years
Eisteddfod are required to present different music this year. 

Time Limit - all Sections:  5 minutes 

Entry Fee - $8  per Section     

 (AMPLIFIED  VOICE)

 New this year 

 The following conditions apply to this Section 

A microphone and stand, sound system, foldback
 and CD player will be provided.

Provision will be made for a sound check
 before each performance.

 Music  -  Own choice of piece(s)

 Time Limit - 5 minutes 

 ~ GOLDEN VOICE ~

A new and very special competition for solo amateur singers over the age of 45.

 The following conditions apply to this Section 

 Electronic and amplified instruments are excluded

Competition will be in two age Groups as follows:
  Juniors – 12 years and under
Seniors – 13 years and over 

Open to all instruments including Vocal,
 but excluding Electronic or Amplified.

Competition will be in Groups as follows:
1) 2-4 performers
2) Over 4 performers

Separate Groups for duets, trios, quartets, groups of
5-12 and groups of over 12 will be created
 if sufficient entries are received.

Music  -  Own choice of piece(s)       

Time Limit: Duets, Trios, & Quartets    -  5 minutes
                  Ensembles of  5 & over     -  8 minutes

Entry Fee:  Duets, Trios, & Quartets    -  $8  
                 Ensembles of 5 & over      -  $12 
                                  

 Competition will be in two age Groups as follows:
  Juniors – 12 years and under
Seniors – 13 years and over

 Open to any solo performer who resides in Country S.A. For the purposes of this event
“Country Districts” is in general defined as those regions with postcodes higher than 5200,
but including Ashbourne, Echunga and Macclesfield. The exception to this guideline is
Mount Barker which is excluded from the competition.

 Eligible performers from all Eisteddfod Sections are encouraged to enter this competition.
 As the Eisteddfod is held over two successive days, the competition is held in two
“Heats”,  Heat 1  on Saturday and  Heat 2 on Sunday. These Heats will be in the two age groups.
 The first and second placegetters from each Heat will be invited to compete in the two finals
(Senior and Junior) to be held on Sunday afternoon. The placegetters from Heat 1
will be required to return for the finals.

 A Trophy will be presented to each winner.
A cash prize will be awarded to each winner and runner-up.

INSTRUMENT:   Any  except  amplified.  Includes Vocal. Backing tapes or CD’s may be used.
Entrants must provide their own CD or tape player, and arrange for their own operator.

 MUSIC:  Own choice.  In the Heats the music must be different from any performed
 or to be performed by the entrant in any other event. However, music performed
in the Heat may also be performed in the Final.

 Time Limit – 5 minutes

 Entry Fee - $8   

To be held Friday 22^nd June
during school hours

 Open to all Primary Schools.
See or ask for the separate brochure for full details

 Trophies will be awarded to choirs placed
1st, 2nd and 3rd in the competition.

 The winner also receives
the perpetual trophy  and a cash prize

Music - 2 Contrasting pieces

Total Time Limit  - 8 minutes

Entry Fee - $12   

 A copy of the script must be supplied for the adjudicator in all Sections 

Prompting is allowed in the Speech & Drama Sections, but will be taken into consideration by the adjudicator.