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 CLOSED 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/S WITH FEE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, 7th MAY 2010
• NUMBERS WILL BE CAPPED AT APPROXIMATELY 12 ENTRIES IN EACH DIVISION
* Any unused entry forms etc may be returned to us for redistribution. Thanks!
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 EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY
(ABN: 68061147516 - Balaklava Community Arty Inc.)
Send to:
The Secretary, Balaklava Eisteddfod Society
PO Box 253, Balaklava SA 5461
OR
(2) DIRECT BANK TRANSFER:
Account Name: BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY
Bank: WESTPAC
Branch: GAWLER SA
BSB: 035-075
Account No: 235023
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 division entered
- Late Fee - ADD $15.00 per division entered
- Administration Fee - $5.00 |
BAND and INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE SECTION
• Concert, Stage Band Division
10 or more instruments
ONE adult accompanist may be used in the Junior Concert Band division
• Rock Band Division - Junior and Senior Divisions only (i.e. NO OPEN Rock Band division)
(May be less than 10 instruments)
• Instrumental Ensemble Division
4 to 9 instruments
MUSIC |
Own Choice of contrasting pieces |
TIME LIMIT |
10 minutes PLUS 5 minutes set up time |
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 contrasting pieces or a medley |
TIME LIMIT |
10 minutes |
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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 division entered
- Late Fee - ADD $8.00 per division entered
- Scholarship Entry Fee - $5.00
- Administration Fee - $5.00 |
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
Entry can not be accepted without forms and payment from all duet, trio or ensemble partners
CONTEMPORARY VOCAL SECTION (Amplified Voice)
• Solo (cv)
• Ensemble (cve) (2-4 Voices)
* Please note Rules 8, 13a) ii 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 |
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This is the only voice section that uses microphones.
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Original backing CDs must be used. Ensure that any vocal backings are not more prominent than the performer.
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Be aware of appropriate lyrics and dress. Note rule 19(c) about presentation and content.
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION (other than piano)
• Solo (inst) - Novice division (1st instrument only, learning 18 months or less)
• Solo (inst) - Divisons according to age
• Duet & Trio (i2-3)
* Please note time limits for different age divisions
MUSIC |
Own choice of piece(s), contrasting pieces if more than 1 |
TIME LIMIT |
Senior & Open ~ 8 minutes
All other divisions ~ 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 |
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Costume and simple props may be used in Musical Theatre, but not in other singing sections.
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While harmony is encouraged in Musical Theatre Ensemble, it does not have to be 50% as it is often difficult to find pieces that have 50% or more harmony. (See amended Rule 13 a) ii)
PIANO SECTION
• Solo (p)
• Duet (pd) - Student-Student combination
• Duet (pd) - student-Teacher combination
* Please note time limits for different age divisions
MUSIC |
Own choice of piece(s), contrasting pieces if more than 1 |
TIME LIMIT |
Senior & Open ~ 8 minutes
All other divisions ~ 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 - no junior division this year 2010)
Senior - 3 minutes
(Open - 5 minutes - no open division this year 2010) |
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All ages are encouraged to enter this section. Young entrants may wish to recite a nursery rhyme or poem. If you want any ideas or have any queries you can email or phone Stephanie Radowicz on 08 88621802.
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Note rule 19(c) about presentation and content.
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) ii) *
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 |
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Classical style includes pieces such as arias, oratorio or opera, art songs and ballads in any language - all to be presented in classical style of singing.
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Popular can include rock, ballads, jazz, blues, R&B to be presented in popular style.
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NO microphones are used in this Section
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, 31st July 2010, 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 Section
• 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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