Balaklava Community Arts Inc.
presents the
14th BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD
30th July, 31st July & 1st August 2010
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which will........
• have Sections for activities popular in the region
• have Sections for levels of attainment from beginners to advanced
• be encouraging in spirit, within a supportive environment
• be designed largely by local teachers and professionals
• be inexpensive for participants and audiences
• be reviewed and adjusted to ensure it continues to serve the best interests of the region.
All individual competitors will receive a Certificate of Performance and written comments from the Adjudicator.
All adjudicators are artists of high personal achievement and extensive teaching experience, sympathetic to the purpose of the Balaklava Eisteddfod.
ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 7th MAY 2010
TO ENTER
• READ THE RULES AND ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION LETTER
• CONSULT YOUR TEACHER
• FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE ENTRY FORM/S
• POST ENTRY FORM WITH FEE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, 7th MAY 2010
• NUMBERS WILL BE CAPPED AT APPROXIMATELY 12 ENTRIES IN EACH DIVISION
PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEES
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(Note: No cash to be posted)
Payment AND Entry Form MUST be received by the closing date, 7th May 2010 |
(1) POST:
Please make cheque/money order payable to
BALAKLAVA COMMUNITY ARTS Inc.
(ABN: 68061147516) and send to
The Secretary, Balaklava Eisteddfod Society
PO Box 253, Balaklava SA 5461
OR
(2) DIRECT BANK TRANSFER:
Account Name: BALAKLAVA COMMUNITY ARTS Inc.
Bank: WESTPAC
Branch: GAWLER SA
BSB: 735601
Account No: 070773
Reference: Entrant Name
* * IMPORTANT NOTES * *
* If paying by Direct Bank Transfer,
send a COPY of your bank transaction with your entry form
* Email Online bank transaction notifications to
info[at]balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au (replace [at] with @)
* If paying at a bank, indicate BRANCH where payment deposited
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FRIDAY SECTIONS
(Friday Sections will take place during school hours)
ALL FRIDAY SECTIONS |
- Entry Fee - $15.00 per entry
- Late Fee - ADD $15.00 per entry |
CHORAL SECTION (Non amplified)
• Choral Workshop Division
(Non-Competitive)
Minimum of 10 voices
* Copies of music to be used for the Choral Workshop should be forwarded to the Balaklava Eisteddfod Society by Monday 28th June 2010
MUSIC |
Own choice |
TIME LIMIT |
10 minutes |
• Vocal Ensemble Division
(Competitive) 4 to 9 voices
MUSIC |
Own choice of 2 contrasting pieces or a medley of contrasting pieces. |
TIME LIMIT |
10 minutes |
BAND and INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE SECTION
• Concert, Stage Band Division
10 or more instruments
• Rock Band Division - (Junior and Senior Divisions only)
(May be less than 10 instruments)
• Instrumental Ensemble Division
4 to 9 instruments
MUSIC |
2 contrasting pieces |
TIME LIMIT |
10 minutes PLUS 5 minutes set up time |
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SHORTCUTS TO SECTIONS
FRIDAY SECTIONS
SATURDAY SECTIONS
(cv, cve) |
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(inst, i2-3) |
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(mt, mte) |
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(p, pd) |
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(sd, sd-ps) |
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(v, v-cl, v-pop, v2-3) |
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SATURDAY SECTIONS
ALL SATURDAY SECTIONS |
- Entry Fee - $8.00 per entry
- Late Fee - ADD $8.00 per entry |
ALL members of any duet, trio or ensemble (cve, i2-3, mte, pd, v2-3, )
MUST FILL IN AN ENTRY FORM and EACH PAY THE FULL ENTRY FEE
CONTEMPORARY VOCAL SECTION (Amplified Voice)
• Solo (cv)
• Ensemble (cve) (2-4 Voices) * Please note Rules 8 and 13a - iv) *
MUSIC |
Own choice of 1 piece
A legible copy of the lyrics is to be provided for the adjudicator |
TIME LIMIT |
6 minutes - Provision will be made for 1 minute sound check |
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION (other than piano)
• Solo (inst)
• Duet & Trio (i2-3)
* Please note time limits
MUSIC |
Own choice of piece(s), contrasting pieces if more than 1 |
TIME LIMIT |
Senior & Open ~ 8 minutes
All other levels ~ 5 minutes |
MUSICAL THEATRE SECTION
• Solo (mt)
• Ensemble (mte) (2-4 Voices) * Refer Rule 8 *
MUSIC |
Any song(s) from film or stage. Props/costumes may be used |
TIME LIMIT |
5 minutes PLUS 2 minutes set up time |
PIANO SECTION
• Solo (p)
• Duet (pd)
* Please note time limits
MUSIC |
Own choice of piece(s), contrasting pieces if more than 1 |
TIME LIMIT |
Senior & Open ~ 8 minutes
All other levels ~ 5 minutes |
SPEECH & DRAMA SECTION
• Recitation or Drama Performance (solo or ensemble) (sd)
MATERIAL |
Own choice of piece(s) |
TIME LIMIT |
Recitation - 8 minutes
Drama - 8 minutes PLUS 2 minutes set up time |
• Public Speaking (sd-ps)
MATERIAL |
Own Choice |
TIME LIMIT |
Junior - 1 & 1/2 minutes
Senior - 3 minutes
Open - 5 minutes |
VOCAL SECTION (Non Amplified)
• Solo (Classical OR Popular) for entrants UNDER 13 years (v)
• Solo - Classical for 13 years & over (v-cl)
• Solo - Popular for 13 years & over (v-pop)
• Duet & Trio (v2-3) * Please note Rules 8 and 13a - iv) *
MUSIC |
Own choice of piece(s) for entrants under 13 years of age
Own choice of Classical piece(s) if entering in a Classical Solo Division (13 & over)
Own choice of Popular piece(s) if entering in a Popular Solo Division (13 & over) |
TIME LIMIT |
5 minutes |
PLEASE NOTE:
• Throughout the Balaklava Eisteddfod, if entering both competitive and non-competitive Sections, Rule 7 applies
• If entering any voice Duet, Trio and/or Ensemble (cve, mte, v2-3) please note Rule 8 applies
• If entering any Duet, Trio and/or Ensemble - Except Musical Theatre Ensemble - please note Rule 13a) ii applies
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SUNDAY EVENT
FINALE CONCERT
Balaklava Town Hall, 2.30pm
• Adjudication of the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP will be a feature of the 2010 Finale Concert.
• Championship Winners from the various Sections of competition will be invited to perform in this concert. Championship trophies will be presented at this time.
• The combined Mid North Primary Schools Festival of Music Choirs will perform.
ADELAIDE PLAINS MALE VOICE CHOIR INC.
VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP 2010
* PLEASE NOTE ELIGIBLE AGE *
The Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir Inc. Vocal Scholarship is open to any person between the ages of 13 years and 18 years on July 1, 2010, entering in the Classical Solo Division of the Vocal Section of the Balaklava Eisteddfod. The three finalists competing during the Finale Concert will be selected by the Adjudicator on Saturday, 1st August 2009, from the entrants have applied for the scholarship.
VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (Non Amplified) ( )
Entry Fee $5.00, Late Fee - ADD $5.00
FINALISTS SELECTED WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM FOR ADJUDICATION AT THE SUNDAY FINALE CONCERT.
Performance will include the Vocal Classical Solo that was performed in the Saturday Vocal Section. Finalists are also required to perform a Musical Theatre Solo. (See criteria for Musical Theatre music under Saturday Sections)
MUSIC |
Vocal Classical Solo (see above)
Musical Theatre Solo |
TIME LIMIT |
10 minutes total |
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RULES & CONDITIONS of ENTRY
See the Rules & Conditions of Entry page
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Friday 30th July 2010:
Band & Instrumental Ensemble Section
• Band (Stage, Concert) Division
• Instrumental Ensemble Division (4 to 9 instruments)
• Rock Band Division (Junior & Senior sub-divisions only)
• Choral Workshop
• Vocal Ensemble (4-9 Voices)
Saturday 31st July 2010:
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Contemporary Vocal (Amplified Voice) Section
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Instrumental Section
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Musical Theatre Section
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Piano Section
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Speech and Drama Section (includes Public Speaking)
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Vocal Section (No Amplification)
Sunday 1st August 2010:
FINALE CONCERT including:
• Adjudication of the ‘Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir Inc. ’ Vocal Scholarship
• Performance by Selected Championship Winners
• Combined Mid North Primary Schools Festival of Music Choirs
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TO TEACHERS
The Eisteddfod is an ideal opportunity for groups as well as individuals to give a performance. If you wish to discuss any aspect of the Syllabus or Entry Form, please contact:
Bronwyn Cottle
Telephone/Fax: (08) 8863 1242
Di Spence
Telephone: (08) 8862 2113
Email Inquiries and Help with filling out Entry Forms:
Trish Goodgame
Mobile: 0417 891 834
info [at] balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au (replace [at] with @)
COMMUNICATION
After the closing date (7th MAY 2010) the Society will design the Eisteddfod programme to match the entries. Any late entries will be accepted at the discretion of BES, according to numbers already entered in those divisions. * Numbers will be capped at approximately 12 entries in each division *
The official programme and detailed instructions will be sent to all entrants by the end of June.
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