The 15th BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD
is proudly presented by
Balaklava Community Arts Inc.
5th, 6th & 7th August 2011
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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.
* * * EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT * * *
FOR ENTRIES RECEIVED
BEFORE 30th APRIL 2011
ENTRY CLOSING DATE
FRIDAY 6th MAY 2011
TO ENTER
• READ THE SYLLABUS, 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, 6th MAY 2011
(or before 30th April to qualify for Early Bird Discount of $5.00)
• 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
* Entry Fees are non-refundable *
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(Note: No cash to be posted)
Payment AND Entry Form MUST be received by the closing date, 6th May 2011 |
(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
- Administration Fee - $5.00
- Early Bird Discount - deduct $5.00 if paid before 30th April 2011
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NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
BAND and INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE SECTION
• Concert, Stage Band Division
10 or more instruments
- Stage and Concert Bands will include a Junior, Senior and Open Division
- Bands with adults will be placed in Open division
except in the Junior Concert Band division where
ONE adult accompanist may be used
• Rock Band Division
May be less than 10 instruments
- There will be NO OPEN Rock Band division, ONLY Junior (Primary) and Senior (Secondary) Rock Band Divisions
• Instrumental Ensemble Division
4 to 9 instruments
- Refer Rule 13(a) ii re harmonies
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 27th June 2011
MUSIC |
Own choice, contrasting pieces if more than one |
TIME LIMIT |
10 minutes |
• Vocal Ensemble Division
(Competitive) 4 to 9 voices
- Refer Rule 13(a) ii re harmonies
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, sd2-3, sd-pr, 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
- Scholarship Entry Fee - $5.00
- Administration Fee - $5.00
- Early Bird Discount - deduct $5.00 if paid before 30th April 2011
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NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
ALL members of any duet, trio or ensemble (cve, i2-3, mte, pd, sd2-3, 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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Any backing CDs used must be original or authorized CDs. Refer Rule 13(a) iv
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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 about presentation and content.
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION (other than piano)
• Solo (nov inst) - Novice division
- Any age learning 1st instrument only for 18 months or less)
- Teacher to verify eligibility on entry form
• 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 |
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Any backing CDs must be original or authorized
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Ensure that any instrumental backings are not more prominent than the performer
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Refer Rule 13(a0 ii re harmonies
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Instrumental scores must be available to the adjudicator.
MUSICAL THEATRE SECTION
• Solo (mt)
• Ensemble (mte) (2-4 Voices) * Refer Rule 8 *
MUSIC |
Any song(s) from film or stage. Costume and simple props 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 musical theatre pieces that have 50% or more harmony. (See amended Rule 13 a) ii)
PIANO SECTION
• Solo (nov p) - Novice division
- Any age learning 1st instrument only for 18 months or less)
- Teacher to verify eligibility on entry form
• Solo (inst) - Divisons according to age
• Duet (pd)
* 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
* * Refer to Rule 19 re conduct, presentation and content
• Recitation (sd)
MATERIAL |
Own choice of piece(s)
- A memorised recital of a poem or section of prose
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TIME LIMIT |
Recitation - 5 minutes
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• Solo Drama Performance (sd)
MATERIAL |
Own choice of piece(s)
- A memorised monologue or a solo section from a play/script |
TIME LIMIT |
Drama- 8 minutes PLUS 2 minutes set up time |
Simple props and costumes props may be used
* * Please note that Recitation and Solo Drama Performance
will be combined in the one division * *
(unless there are sufficient numbers of each to warrant separation into sub-divisions).
If any one wants to enter BOTH Recitation AND Solo Drama performance, mark "both" on your entry form and put $16.00 in the total column, otherwise indicate which one you wish to do.
• Drama Performance - Duologue or trialogue (sd2-3)
MATERIAL |
Own choice of piece(s)
- A memorised performance in pairs or threes |
TIME LIMIT |
Drama- 8 minutes PLUS 2 minutes set up time |
Simple costumes and props may be used
• Prose Reading (sd-r)
MATERIAL |
Own choice of piece(s) |
TIME LIMIT |
5 minutes
A reading from a section of prose (novel/newspaper/magazine etc) |
• Public Speaking (sd-ps)
MATERIAL |
Topic - "Promoting A Good Cause" |
TIME LIMIT |
3 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) 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 |
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NO costumes or props are to be used
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NO microphones are to be used
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* Classical style includes pieces such as arias, oratorio or opera, art songs and ballads in any language 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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Refer Rule 13(a) iv re CD backing
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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VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (Non Amplified) ( )
Entry Fee $5.00
THE 3 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 as a contrasting piece demonstrating versatility. (See criteria for Musical Theatre music under Saturday Sections)
MUSIC |
Vocal Classical Solo (see above)
Musical Theatre Solo |
TIME LIMIT |
10 minutes total |
Sponsored by the
Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir Inc.
and valued at $500.00
ADELAIDE PLAINS MALE VOICE CHOIR INC.
VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP 2011
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, 2011, 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, 6th August 2011, from the entrants have applied for the scholarship.
The Scholarship will be adjudicated on performance and potential.
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 2011 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.
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RULES & CONDITIONS of ENTRY
See the Rules & Conditions of Entry page
Entrants who fail to comply with any of the foregoing Rules and Conditions of Entry may be disqualified. The decisions of the Society shall be final in all questions or disputes that relate directly or indirectly to participation in the Eisteddfod by:
a) an Entrant;
b) an Entrant's parent/guardian;
c) an Entrant's teacher; and/or
d) any other person associated with the Entrant.
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE RECEIVED ACCORDING TO THESE CONDITIONS
AND IN THE SPIRIT OF FRIENDLY COMPETITION UPON WHICH THE BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD IS BASED
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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Friday 5th August 2011:
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 6th August 2011:
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Contemporary Vocal (Amplified Voice) Section
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Instrumental Section
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Musical Theatre Section (No Amplification)
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Piano Section
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Speech and Drama Section
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Vocal Section (No Amplification)
Sunday 7th August 2011:
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 (6th MAY 2011) 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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