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Syllabus

* PLEASE NOTE *

THIS WILL BE UPDATED FOR 2009 BUT WILL REMAIN BASICALLY THE SAME WITH A FEW MINOR CHANGES WHEN THE ANNUAL REVIEW IS DONE

Syllabus Brochure   SYLLABUS BOOKLET

If you wish to print out your own Syllabus booklet, download the Syllabus .pdf file

and print
pages 1 & 2 back to back,
pages 3 & 4 back to back,
pages 5 & 6 back to back &
pages 7 & 8 back to back.

It will then be able to be collated into book form as per the page numbers. The sides can then be trimmed to DL brochure size.

Syllabus Contents
To Enter
Friday Sections
Saturday Sections
Sunday Event
Rules and Conditions of Entry
Programme of Events
To Teachers

(Click here for Shortcuts to Sections)

 

Balaklava Community Arts Inc. presents the
 
12th BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD
1st, 2nd & 3rd August 2008

 

Balaklava Community Arts Imc.

• 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.

TO ENTER

ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 9th MAY 2008
(PLEASE NOTE EARLIER CLOSING DATE)

• READ THE RULES AND ACCOMPANYING LETTER
• CONSULT YOUR TEACHER
• FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE ENTRY FORM/S
• POST ENTRY FORM WITH FEE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, 9th MAY 2008

PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEES

Payment Methods
(Note: No cash to be posted)
Payment AND Entry Form MUST be received by the closing date, 9th May 2008

(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 NOTE: If paying by Direct Bank Transfer, please send a copy of your bank transaction with your entry form. If paying at a bank, please indicate BRANCH of the BANK *

BY CLOSING DATE 9th MAY 2008

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FRIDAY SECTIONS
(Friday Sections will take place during school hours)

All Friday Sections Entry Fee $12.00, Late Fee $24.00 per entry

CHORAL SECTION (No amplification)

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 30th June 2008

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/INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE SECTION

Concert, Stage Band Division
10 or more instruments

Rock Band Division
(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
CHORAL SECTION (No amplification)
BAND/INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE SECTION

SATURDAY SECTIONS
VOCAL SECTION (Non Amplified)
CONTEMPORARY VOCAL SECTION (Amplified Voice)
MUSICAL THEATRE SECTION
SPEECH & DRAMA SECTION
PIANO SECTION
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION
VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP

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SATURDAY SECTIONS

All Saturday Sections Entry Fee $6.00 Late Fee $12.00 per entry

VOCAL SECTION (Non Amplified)
• Solo (Classical OR Popular) for entrants UNDER 13 years
• Solo - Classical for 13 years & over
• Solo - Popular for 13 years & over
• Duet & Trio * Refer Rule 8 *

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

 

CONTEMPORARY VOCAL SECTION (Amplified Voice)
• Solo
• Ensemble (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 sound check

 

MUSICAL THEATRE SECTION
• Solo
• Ensemble (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

 

SPEECH & DRAMA SECTION
• Recitation
• Solo Drama Performance

MATERIAL Own choice of piece(s)
TIME LIMIT Recitation - 8 minutes
Drama - 8 minutes PLUS 2 minutes set up time

• Public Speaking * NEW *

MATERIAL Own Choice
TIME LIMIT Junior - 1 & 1/2 minutes
Senior - 3 minutes
Open - 5 minutes

 

PIANO SECTION
• Solo
• Duet
*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

 

INSTRUMENTAL SECTION
• Solo
• Duet & Trio
*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

PLEASE NOTE:

• Throughout the Balaklava Eisteddfod, if entering both competitive and non-competitive Sections, Rule 7 applies.

• If entering any Duet, Trio and/or Ensemble, please note Rules 8 and Rule 13a) ii apply

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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 2008 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 2008

* PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF 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, 2008, 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, 2nd August 2008, from the entrants have applied for the scholarship.

VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (Non Amplified)

Entry Fee $5.00, Late Fee $10.00

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 1st August 2008:
• Choral Workshop
• Vocal Ensemble (4-9 Voices)
• Bands (Stage, Concert)
• Bands (Rock)
• Instrumental Ensemble (4 to 9 instruments)

Saturday 2nd August 2008:
• Vocal
• Contemporary Vocal (Amplified Voice)
• Musical Theatre
• Speech and Drama (includes new division, Public Speaking)
• Instrumental
• Piano

Sunday 3rd August 2008:
FINALE CONCERT including:
• Adjudication of the ‘Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir’ Vocal Scholarship
• 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

COMMUNICATION

After the closing date (9th MAY 2008) 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 12 entries in each division *

The official programme and detailed instructions will be sent to all entrants by the end of June.

Email Inquiries: info@balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au

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Last updated on 25th August 2008 by Trish Goodgame

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