2015 Dubbo Eisteddfod Syllabus

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2015 SYLLABUS

THURSDAY 28 MAY 2015 – SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2015

DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE AND CONVENTION CENTRE

155 DARLING STREET DUBBO

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES:FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2015


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The City of Dubbo Eisteddfod Society provides a forum for performance in the disciplines of Dance, Instrumental, Vocal & Choral,

Speech and Drama.

The Society aims to provide an environment for competitors where, in partnership with constructive adjudicators, training, experienceand enjoyment can be gained in an atmosphere of positive encouragement

This event would not be possible without the ongoing support of our generous Sponsors, Donors and Volunteers.

In 2014, the City of Dubbo Eisteddfod also established the Dubbo Eisteddfod Support Team (DEST) a group of dedicated individualswho gather for regular meetings to discuss and assist with the general running of the Eisteddfod.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us stage this competition during June, so if you have some time to spare and areconsidering a volunteer role, you enjoy working with people in a fun and creative atmosphere, where you can be a part of the action,

watching and supporting some of Australia’s best up and coming performing artists, then please contact us and we will provide you withall the basics of how you can become a volunteer .

City of Dubbo Eisteddfod Society Inc. is a not for profit organisation and we gratefully acknowledge all our sponsors who supported usin 2014:

ROTARY CLUB OF DUBBO INC


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ADJUDICATORS FOR THE 2015 EISTEDDFOD

VOCAL & CHORAL Sarah Marshall

SPEECH & DRAMA Helen Marchant

DANCE Anne Marie Ludwig-Cox

WOODWIND/BRASS/BANDS/GUITAR John Kellaway

PIANO/STRINGS Kathryn Phillips

PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR 2015

DATE DISCIPLINE VENUE

Thursday 28 th May – Saturday 30 th May Vocal/Choral Convention Centre

To be advised Open Choral Convention Centre

Sunday 31 st May – Friday 5th June Speech & Drama Convention Centre

Thursday 4th June – Sunday 14th June Dance Tiered TheatreWednesday 10th June – Friday 12th June Instrumental

(Woodwind/Brass/Bands/Guitar)

Convention Centre

Monday 15th June Instrumental

(Strings/Piano)

Convention Centre

Tuesday 16th June & Wednesday 17th June Instrumental

(Piano)

Convention Centre

SCHOOL GROUPS

Vocal & Choral Thursday 28 th – Friday 29 th May Convention Centre

Speech & Drama Wednesday 3 rd & Thursday 4 th June Convention Centre

Dance Tuesday 9th June Convention Centre

Instrumental – Bands Wednesday 10 th – Friday 12 th June Convention Centre

GRAND CONCERT

A display of selected prize winners Saturday 20 th June, 2015commencing at 3:00pm

Tiered Theatre

Contact us:

THE SECRETARY

City of Dubbo Eisteddfod Society Inc.

PO Box 497

DUBBO NSW 2830

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.dubboeisteddfod.org.au

City of Dubbo Eisteddfod Society is a member of the Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia Inc.

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CONTENTS

Adjudication………………………….. Page 8

Age Limit……………………………… Page 8

Amateurs……………………………… Page 8

Backstage Rules…………………….. Page 8Championships……………………… Page 8

Child Protection……………………... Page 8

Competitors………………………….. Page 8

Conditions of Entry…………………. Page 4

Content……………………………….. Page 9

Convenors for Sections ………….. Page 4

Copyright Guidelines…………………. Page 5

Dance……………................................ Page 21

Duo/Trio/Duologues………………… Page 9

Electrical Equipment……………….. Page 9

Good Sportsmanship……………… Page 9

Grievance Policy…………………… Page 9

Groups/Troupes…………………….. Page 9

Instrumental....................................... Page 14

Local………………………………….. Page 9

Lost Property………………………. Page 9

Major Sponsors ........................... Page 1

Music/Accompanists……………….. Page 10

Music/CD’s……………………………. Page 10

Photography……………………… Page 10

Policies & Procedures………………… Page 6

Prizes ……………………………... Page 7

Proposed Dates…………………….... Page 2

Props………………………………….. Page 10

Protests………………………………. Page 7

Rehearsals………………………….. Page 10

Restricted…………………………… Page 10

Scholarships………………………. Page 11

Schools……………………………… Page 11

Speech & Drama................................ Page 18

Stage Dim ensions………………… Page 11

Syllabus/Program………………… Page 11

Time Limits………………………… Page 11

Vocal & Choral.................................. Page 12


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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

HOW TO ENTER

1. READ THE CITY OF DUBBO EISTEDDFOD RULESa. Entries are accepted subject to the Rules for City of Dubbo Eisteddfod. You should also read the rules

and conditions specific to each category and event; 2. CHOOSE THE EVENTS

a. Find the event(s) you want to enter. Write down the event number(s) and entry fee(s). Make sure theconditions for the event(s) you want to enter are appropriate to you. Check that you are the correctage for the events selected – determined at December 31, 2015;

3. ENTRY FORMa. An Entry Form is included in the Syllabus or available to download from our website

www.dubboeisteddfod.org.au ;4. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES

a. The closing date for all entries is Friday 20 th March, 2015;5. MANUAL ENTRIES

a. Entries in all classes must be in writing on the entry forms provided and must be lodged to the postal

address only, on or before the 20 th March, 2015 ; b. No manual entry will be recorded unless accompanied by the full entry fee, fully completed and signed in

the appropriate place;c. Entry fees for manual entries to be paid by cheque or postal order only . Please do not send cash;

6. Only one entry is allowed in each class for each competitor in solos;7. In Duo/Trio/Duologue sections where two or more people are competing in combination, a competitor may

compete in more than one combination in the same section twice only.8. The names and dates of birth of all competitors in all age specific classes must appear on Entry Form;9. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry;10. For specific requirements regarding entry to championship & scholarship classes - please refer to appropriate

sections of the Syllabus;11. Entry fees will only be refunded if the class is cancelled;12. Special Needs competitors are most welcome. Please contact the convenor to discuss requirements;

All correspondence dealing with entries must be addressed to:

THE ENTRY SECRETARY

City of Dubbo Eisteddfod Society Inc.

PO Box 497

DUBBO NSW 2830

Email: [email protected] Website: www.dubboeisteddfod.org.au

CONVENORS OF SECTIONS

DANCE : Judy Roots Ph: 02 6884 5255 E: [email protected] & DRAMA: Janelle Pattinson Ph: 02 6882 2639 E:[email protected] AND CHORAL: Barbara Redgrave Ph: 02 6882 1785 E: [email protected]: Barbara Redgrave Ph: 02 6882 1785 E: [email protected]

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COPYRIGHT GUIDELINES

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL COMPETITORS AND TEACHERS REALISE THEIRRESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING LAWS UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN COPYRIGHT ACT 1968

1. COPYRIGHT -Except where a licensed copy has been obtained, all royalty and copyright payments and liabilitiesare the responsibility of the Competitor;

2. OWN CHOICE CLASSESa. In own choice classes, competitors must hand one copy of the selected item to the Registration Clerk at

least fifteen minutes prior to the commencement of the particular class;b. Competitors must clearly show on the front of the copy in the top right hand corner- class number,

competitor number and item name. If two pieces are required the copy must clearly show piece one andpiece two;

c. Stickers or labels must not cover the music or title;d. The committee accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage to any music or paper;

3. ORIGINALa. If work is original, please add a post-it note and state “Not Subject to Copyright”;

4. VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL ONLY:a. The competitor may hand in a music photocopy for the Adjudicator provided that:

i. Form No 2 is attached to each photocopy (i.e. Adjudication Copy for use at the Eisteddfod);ii. Form No 1 is be completed by each individual performer OR the teacher may sign on behalf of

several students entered on the same entry form. Form 1 will need to be filled out, signed andgiven to the Registration Clerk when the competitor first performs at the Eisteddfod. It willthen be filed;

iii. The original to be used by the competitor. All photocopies will be destroyed by theEisteddfod committee after use;

iv. Accompanists – please take note: Form No 5 – Temporary Copy is to be used by Accompanist inthe Eisteddfod competition.

5. SPEECH AND DRAMA ONLY:a. In own choice section (Poems, Verse Speaking, Prose, Duologues, Poems for Two and Character

Sketches) competitors must provide a typed copy of their entry to the Registration Clerk; b. In Group Devised Performance competitors must provide a typed outline (synopsis or list of scenes)

marked with class and competitor number to the Registration Clerk;

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All necessary forms can be found on City of Dubbo Eisteddfod website www.dubboeisteddfod.org.au

For more information: Phone: 02 9935 7900

Email:[email protected] Website: www.apra.com.au

THE CITY OF DUBBO EISTEDDFOD COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS RELATING TO

THE SUBMISSIONS OF PHOTOCOPIES

COMPETITORS SUBMIT COPIES AT THEIR OWN RISK

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POLICY AND PROCEDURES DOCUMENT

PROTESTS

In the case of a protest, within THIRTY (30) MINUTES of the Adjudicator’s announcement of his or her decision, the person enteringthe protest must lodge with the Convenor or Committee member a deposit of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00), together with the protest inwriting, setting out fully the circumstances of the protest including a) Reason for protest; b) Class or session details protest refers to;c) Time event occurred; d) Protesters name and contact details;. Should the protest be upheld, the deposit will be returned;

PLEASE NOTE: A protest can be lodged only by an entrant, teacher or parent affected by the event;

POLICY STATEMENT

The City of Dubbo Eisteddfod encourages open and positive ongoing communication and sharing of ideas between committee andthe community participating in the City of Dubbo Eisteddfod event.

Feedback and suggestions from the community about any aspects of the Eisteddfod are welcome at all times and can be providedonly through written communication direct to the Eisteddfod committee by the following procedures:

Mail: The Secretary, PO Box 497, Dubbo OR


The Eisteddfod Society encourage people to use these same channels to provide information about any practice or event that theyconsider to be unfair or which makes them unhappy. The procedure for responding to complaints is given below.

In keeping with the requirements of the Ombudsman Act, any complaint about the conduct of a committee member that involvesany child protection matter should be made directly to the President or in their absence, the person next in charge;

PROCEDURE

A complaint can be anything which a parent, teacher, competitor or community member thinks is unfair or which makes themunhappy with the service provided. Complaints are to be resolved as quickly as possible. When an official written complaint islodged the parties involved are to attempt to settle the matter through the appropriate written communication policy as statedabove. All complaints will be discussed between the members of the Eisteddfod committee who are able to attend at the time ofthe arranged meeting;

The secretary will keep a written record including the following details:o Date complaint received;o Details of written complaint received which is to contain full description of situation;o Name/details of person making the complaint;o Details of the preferred outcome from the person making the complaint;o Any action taken, and by whom;o Date the complaint was resolved and outcome:

The status of the complaint will remain open until the complaint has been resolved; Any person with an official complaint or concern is to put the complaint in writing, attaching any witness statements; All Eisteddfod committee members will be informed of all complaints and outcomes, and may provide support in complaint

resolution. If appropriate the Honorary Solicitor may be contacted for assistance in resolving the issue; If the solicitor isunable to resolve the matter, the matter should be referred to an independent body such as a mediation service;

PRINCIPLES OF DEALING WITH COMPLAINTS

Only the relevant people dealing with the complaint will know the name and details of the complainant and the nature ofthe complaint;

The Eisteddfod Society will only action complaints received in writing from the complainant; Every effort will be made to address the complaint within a reasonable period of time; ideally the complaint will be

addressed within five working days and reach an acceptable outcome within 28 days from the date the complaint waslodged;

The person making the complaint will be consulted on the procedure to be followed to address the complaint and informed

of the outcomes as they arise; In the event that complaints are received anonymously they will not be investigated;


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PRIZES

1. PRIZESa) The Committee invests the Adjudicator with the power to withhold any prize where he or she is of the opinion

that insufficient merit has been displayed;b) Except for Championships, before two places can be given in a class at least four competitors must enter, and

for three places at least six competitors must enter;

c) The Committee reserves the right to vary any prize monies if there are fewer than five entries received. Where,due to lack of entries, two classes have been combined, the prizes will be those stated for the more senior ofthe classes;

d) In Championship Classes where the entries are less than five, the Committee reserves the right to reduce theprize money;

e) Prize winners, as nominated by the Adjudicator, may be asked to perform at the Grand Concert;f) Every performance receives an adjudication report. It is the responsibility of competitors to collect prizes and

reports. These must be collected by the final day of the Eisteddfod;g) If there are insufficient entries in any class to justify it being run, the Committee reserves the right to omit it

from the Program or combine it with another class in the Section;

EISTEDDFOD PRIZES

SOLOS: First Second Third

12 years and Under Medal Medal Medal

13 & Over/Open $20 $10 $5

GRADED INSTRUMENTAL:

Preliminary & 1st-3rd Grades Medal Medal Medal

4th - 8th Grades $20 $10 $5

DUETS, DUOS, DUOLOGUES & TRIOS:

12 years and Under Medal Medal Medal

13 & Over/Open $40 $20 $10

GROUPS: (all disciplines)

Specific Ages $50 $25 $10

Schools $50 $25 $10

Open $50 $25 $10

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Junior – 12 yrs & Under $50 $30 $20

Senior/Open $100 $60 $40

Choral $100 $60 $40


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RULES FOR CITY OF DUBBO EISTEDDFOD

TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION, PLEASE READ ALL RULES CAREFULLY.

ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT THE CONVENOR OF THE SECTION LISTED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RELEVANT SECTION.

1. ADJUDICATIONa. The Committee reserves the right to arrange for adjudication by a person at any time, whether or not this person

has been named or appointed Official Adjudicator;b. Communication with the Adjudicator either by entrants, teachers or other interested parties during the Eisteddfod

is strictly prohibited and the committee reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for breach of this rule;c. Decisions of the Adjudicator must be accepted as final, unless a protest is lodged, in which case the decision of the

Committee will be final;d. A detailed adjudication report will be availabl e free of charge to all competitors in all classes. These Adjudicator’s

Reports will be available at the completion of the following class or session. Individual competitors or parent of achild under 12, are requested to collect and sign for their own reports;

2. AGE LIMIT

a. In all competitions subject to age limit, the age shall be taken as at the 31 st December in the year of the Eisteddfod.The Committee reserves the right to call upon any competitor to provide proof of age;

b. Date of birth of competitors to be stated on all entry forms in age specific classes;c. Entrants must perform in only events applicable to their age unless an event has no age specified;

3. AMATEURSa. This competition is open to Amateurs only i.e. people who do not derive their major income from performance;

4. BACKSTAGE RULESa. No person, other than competitors in current class, will be allowed backstage;b. No competitor will be permitted backstage unless competing in the current class ; c. No prompting or assistance of any kind, except that offered by the Adjudicator, shall be given during a performance;d. Dressing Rooms and amenities are to be left clean and tidy; e. For the safety of performers any materials e.g. glitter , bubbles, feathers, that pose a risk on stage or backstage are

strictly prohibited;f. Props stored backstage must not obstruct passageways and must be removed from the backstage area as soon as

possible after the performance;g. No curtain will be used for any Dance Solo/Duo/Trio Performance;

5. CHAMPIONSHIPSa. Details for each Championship are stated in the Syllabus; b. All prize winners of Dance Championships are to be presented with their prize on stage in costume ;

6. CHILD PROTECTIONa. Due to child protection policies, no photography is allowed of performers on stage, backstage or dressing room

areas, except by the official photographer; b. Offenders may be asked to leave;


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7. COMPETITORS - also refer to Copyright Guidelines on page 6a. Competitors must be ready to compete in the section and in order in which their names appear in the program;b. Any competitor who fails to appear at the time scheduled in the official program will not be eligible to compete;c. All competitors must register . In own choice classes, competitors must hand one copy of the selected item to the

Registration Clerk at least fifteen minutes prior to the commencement of the particular class;d. Competitors competing in more than one class must not repeat the same routine or item;e. No person may take the place of another person in the Program;f. Any solo competitor who was awarded a first place in Speech and Drama Own Choice class may not repeat that item

until two years have elapsed;g. Any competitor who has been taught, coached or advised by the Adjudicator in the six months prior to the opening

date of the City of Dubbo Eisteddfod shall be ineligible to compete in that particular section;h. Once a competitor has withdrawn from a class, they will not be permitted to re-enter the same class in the current

Eisteddfod;

8. CONTENTa. Offensive, racist, sexually suggestive or derogatory language/text/lyrics/movements etc will not be tolerated in any

sections. If the content of the performance is deemed to be unsuitable by the committee or an adjudicator, theperformance will be stopped and the competitor disqualified. If you are unsure, please w ork to a “G” rating;

9. COPYRIGHT REQUIREMENTS - Please refer to the Copyright Guidelines on page 6

10. DUO/TRIO/DUOLOGUESa. In sections where two or more people are competing in combination, a competitor may compete in more than one

combination in the same section twice only. This applies to duos, trios and duologues;b. The names and dates of birth of all competitors in these classes must appear on Entry Form;

11. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTa. All electrical equipment brought into the performance venues must be checked by a certified person prior to the

Eisteddfod and have a current electrical tag in place. Any electrical equipment not meeting the Work, Health andSafety guidelines will not be allowed to be used;

12. ENTRIES - Please refer to Conditions of Entry on page 5

13. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIPa. It is expected that children are well supervised by parents/carers/responsible adult to ensure that appropriate and

respectful behaviour occurs at all times, especially when inside the auditorium and theatre during performances;b. Good sportsmanship is expected from all competitors towards each other;c. Any person or persons found to be intimidating any competitor, committee member or volunteer will be escorted

from the venue and may be barred from further attendance at the Eisteddfod;d. In the spirit of good sportsmanship it is expected that all performers are encouraged and supported by the entire

audience;e. Loud or inappropriate audience behaviour will be openly addressed at the discretion of the Adjudicator;

14. GRIEVANCE POLICYa. Verbal grievances/complaints to individual Committee members, volunteers, performers or parents are not in the

spirit of the Eisteddfod competition and will not be tolerated and could lead to exclusion from any furtherparticipation in the Eisteddfod;

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15. GROUPS/TROUPESa. All Dance groups shall consist of a minimum of four (4) performers;b. All Vocal or Instrumental groups shall consist of three (3) or more competitors;c. All Speech and Drama groups shall consist of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of eight (8) competitors;

16. LOCAL

a. The word local means a student receiving regular tuition in voice at a school or studio within the City of Dubbo;

17. LOST PROPERTY a. No responsibility will be taken by the Eisteddfod Society for lost or damaged property;

18. MUSIC/ACCOMPANISTSa. No official accompanist will be available for vocal and instrumental classes. Competitors are responsible for

arranging their own accompanist. All negotiations are between the competitor and the accompanist;b. The grand piano will be in a predetermined position on the stage and is not to be moved at any time during a section

or session unless permission is granted by the adjudicator and/or convenor;c. All CD’s must be set to commence playing as soon as the adjudicator’s bell rings

19. MUSIC/CD’s a. NOTE: It is our experience that CD failure is caused by incorrect burning. Before attending events, entrants should

ensure that their CD works on a standard CD player NOT a computer;b. Labelling: Please do not place a sticker/label on the CD. This will cause the CD to fail to play your music;c. Using a marker pen, write the CLASS NO: and the COMPETITOR NO: directly onto the CD as displayed below;d. For each performance in dance, a separate CD in a double CD case is to be submitted. Only the one track relevant

to the performance is to be on the CD. When you register you are requested to submit a backup CD placed in theother half of the double case;

e. Music must be handed in at least 15 minutes before the class commences;

20. PHOTOGRAPHYa. Legal requirements (privacy and child protection) prohibit private use of cameras or recording devices at our events

except for the official photographer;b. The use of any electronic device including: cameras, video cameras, computers, tablets, mobile phones and tape

recorders for photography or recording during any performance is prohibited. Non-compliance may lead toexclusion from the venue;

c. Pagers and mobile phones must be turned to silent whilst in the Theatre or Convention Centre;

21. PRIZES – Please refer to details on page 8


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22. PROPSa. Speech & Drama - Minimum props means “must be required to enhance performance” only hand held props

permissible. One small table and two chairs will be provided;b. Dance – props are only permitted if they are part of the routine and must be easily and quickly carried on and off

stage in one movement by the competitor alone;c. Props stored backstage must not obstruct passageways and must be removed from the backstage area as soon as

possible after the performance;

23. PROTESTS – Please refer to Policy and Procedures Document on page 7

24. REHEARSALSa. No rehearsals are allowed on the stage during the Eisteddfod;b. To organise a rehearsal on stage prior to the commencement of the Eisteddfod (28 th May) arrangements are to be

made with the staff of the DRTCC;

25. RESTRICTED

a. Restricted means not having won a first prize (irrespective of age) in any Eisteddfod or competition in the same categoryin which the competitor is entering as at the closing date for entries;

26. SCHOLARSHIPS please refer to specific criteria for each discipline

27. SCHOOLSa. In sections specific to schools a school is defined as an educational institution eligible to be registered under the

Education Reform Act of 1990;

28. STAGE DIMENSIONSa. Convention Centre Stage Dimensions - 10 metres wide x 6.5 metres deep;b. Theatre Stage Dimensions – 11 metres wide x 10 metres deep;

29. SYLLABUS/PROGRAMa. All care has been taken in compiling this Syllabus but the Committee reserves the right to rectify any errors or

omissions that appear in prize monies, entry details or items;b. The Committee reserves the right to amend the program at any time;c. No responsibility will be accepted for errors and omissions in the Syllabus or Program;

30. TIME LIMITS

a. All time limits are listed in individual categories in the Syllabus.b. Unless specified otherwise, competitors must comply with the specific time limits stated in the Syllabus. Significant

over or under time may be penalised;c. Speech and Drama classes only: Time limits for Group Devised Performances and Group Characterisation are

maximum and no penalty applies for under time;


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PLEASE NOTE:1. All items in the Vocal and Choral Sections are OWN CHOICE.2. No official accompanist is provided.3. Backing CD’s (with no vocals) will be accepted and a backup CD is essential.4. Please indicate on your entry form if you are using backing CD's.

To be eligible the competitor must compete in THREE OPEN Vocal Solo Classes. Refer to Page 9 for thedefinition of LOCAL.

VOCAL SOLO 1289 OPERATIC ARIA - OPEN $7.001000 6 years and under $5.00 Entry to this Class is conditional upon

Nursery Rhyme in Costume performances in a minimum of TWO(Microphone to be used) other Open Vocal Classes.

1111 12 years and under $5.001112 12 years and under $5.00 1290 VOCAL RECITAL - OPEN $7.00

Character Song in Costume Two contrasting songs from different1113 13 to 16 years only $7.00 musical genres (excluding popular).1116 16 years and under (Jazz, Blues or $7.00 Adjudication will be principally on the basis

Popular, excluding Musical Theatre) of performance technique. This class also1213 13 to 16 years Musical Theatre $7.00 suitable for HSC students.

Character Song in Costume Both songs will be sung consecutively.1219 OPEN $7.00

Musical Theatre or Operetta NOVICE VOCAL SOLO(Costume optional) Vocalists who have been learning for

1280 OPEN $7.00 18 months or lessJazz or Blues 1312 12 years and under $5.00(excluding musical theatre) 1317 17 years and under $7.00

1281 OPEN $7.00Popular Song VOCAL DUETS(Microphone optional) A duet is defined as two part harmony

1284 OPEN $7.00 singing together Ballad or Folk Song 1432 12 years and under $8.00

1285 OPEN $7.00 1437 17 years and under $10.00 Art Song 1439 OPEN $10.00

1287 OPEN $7.00Sacred Song or Aria from Oratorio

Open - 7 minutesOperatic Aria & Vocal Recital - 10 minutes

ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD FOR A LOCAL VOCALIST

READ THE GENERAL RULES SET DOWN AT THE FRONT OF THE SYLLABUS,AS THESE APPLY TO THE VOCAL AND CHORAL SECTION

MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS Solo and Duet Classes

12 years and under - 3 minutes17 years and under - 5 minutes

VOCAL AND CHORAL SECTIONProposed Dates: 28th May to 30th May 2015

Convenor: Barbara Redgrave 6882 1785 barb [email protected] close 20 March 2015

Post entries to : The Entry Secretary, City of Dubbo Eisteddfod, PO Box 497 DUBBO NSW 2830

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SCHOLARSHIP OPEN CHORAL GROUPSThe Vocal Scholarship is awarded by theAdjudicator to a competitor who displays the PLEASE NOTE:ability to further their voice studies. 1. Choirs please indicate approximateScholarship monies will only be paid for this number of participants on the entry form.purpose. The Scholarship is judged on over- 2. Choice of song will be taken into consideration.all performance throughout the Eistefddfod. 3. Choirs may consist of any combination1. To be eligible competitors must compete in eg women, men, school and church choirs. at least three solo classes. 4. Competitors in OPEN Choral Groups must2. Any competitor who has won a vocal be prepared to perform in a weekend or scholarship at the City of Dubbo Eisteddfod evening session.within the last 2 years will not be eligiblefor this scholarship. MAXIMUM SINGING TIME3. The winner of the scholarship must be Class 1991 - 10 minutesavailable to perform at the Grand Concert on Classes 1992, 1993 & 1994 - 5 minutesSaturday 20th June 2015 at 3.00pm. Class 1995 - 15 minutes

SCHOOL CHORAL GROUPS 1991 CHAMBER CHOIR - OPEN $12.004 to 12 voices

PLEASE NOTE: Two contrasting songs to be sung1. Choirs please indicate approximate number of 1992 SACRED SONG - OPEN $12.00 participants on the entry form. Minimum of 6 voices2. SCHOOL CHOIRS are to sing TWO own One song only to be sung choice songs of a contrasting nature. 1993 SONG - OPEN $12.003. Senior Primary and Secondary School Choirs Minimum of 6 voices are to have at least ONE song in TWO or One song only to be sung more part harmony. 1994 POPULAR, SHOW CHORUS OR $12.004. Choice of song will be taken into consideration. BARBERSHOP CHORUS - OPEN5. Where a school is defined, a teacher should not Minimum of 4 voices be performing in the group other than as a Any combination of voices and may conductor. involve costume and choreography

One song only to be sungMAXIMUM SINGING TIME 1995 CHORAL CHAMPIONSHIP - OPEN $15.00

Class 1870 - 7 minutes Minimum of 12 voices Class 1872 to 1878 - 10 minutes Two contrasting songs to be sung

Entry is conditional upon performance in1870 KINDER, Years I & 2 CHOIR $12.00 ONE other open choral class.1872 PRIMARY Years 3 & 4 CHOIR - $12.001873 PRIMARY Years 5 & 6 CHOIR $12.001874 PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR $12.00

Years 3 to 6 (this class is for schools thatare unable to have a separate junior andsenior primary choir).

1875 SMALL SCHOOL CHOIR $12.00Schools with less than 100 students

1876 SECONDARY SCHOOL CHOIR $12.00Minimum of 16 voices

1877 SMALL CHOIR - SECONDARY SCHOOL $12.00minimum of 4 voices & maximum of 15 voices

1878 SCHOOL SIGNING CHOIR $12.00

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PLEASE NOTE:1. ALL items in the Instrumental Section are OWN CHOICE2. No official accompanist is provided.

Solo and Duet Classes: Graded Classes:12 years and under - 3 minutes Preliminary to 3rd - 3 minutes

17 years and under - 5 minutes 4th to 6th - 5 minutes Open - 10 minutes 7th to 8th - 8 minutes Championship Classes - 15 minutes

PIANO SOLO PIANO DUETBeginners - Competitors who have been 2032 12 years and under $8.00learning any single or combination of 2035 15 years and under $10.00keyboard instruments for 18 months or less. 2039 OPEN $10.00

2000 Beginners - 10 years and under $5.002002 Beginners - 15 years and under $7.00 Entry to Piano Championship Classes is2008 8 years & under $5.00 conditional upon performances in TWO2009 9 years only $5.00 other Solo Piano classes.2010 10 years only $5.002011 11 years only $5.00 2041 PIANO SOLO - JUNIOR $15.002012 12 years only $5.00 CHAMPIONSHIP - 15 years and under 2013 13 years only $7.00 Two contrasting pieces to be played -2014 14 years only $7.00 not below 5th Grade AMEB. ONE piece2015 15 and 16 years only $7.00 to be by an Australian composer.2019 OPEN $7.00

2043 PIANO SOLO - SENIOR $15.00GRADED PIANO SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP - 17 years and under

Competitors to enter their current exam Two contrasting pieces to be played -piece only. not below 7th Grade AMEB standard.

2020 Preliminary $5.002021 1st Grade $5.00 2049 PIANO SOLO - OPEN $15.002022 2nd Grade $5.00 CHAMPIONSHIP2023 3rd Grade $5.00 Two contrasting pieces to be played -2024 4th Grade $7.00 not below 8th Grade AMEB standard.2025 5th Grade $7.002026 6th Grade $7.002027 7th Grade $7.002028 8th Grade $7.00

Post entries to : The Entry Secretary, City of Dubbo Eisteddfod, PO Box 497 DUBBO NSW 2830

READ THE GENERAL RULES SET DOWN AT THE FRONT OF THE SYLLABUS,AS THESE APPLY TO THE INSTRUMENTAL SECTION

MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS

Proposed Dates:10th June to 12th June 2015 Woodwind/Brass/Guitars/Bands

15th June to 17th June 2015 Strings/Piano

Convenor: Barbara Redgrave 6882 1785 barb [email protected] close 20 March 2015

INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONINSTRUMENTAL SECTION

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MODERN PIANO SOLO STRING ENSEMBLESFrom the popular, blues, boogie, jazz, rock, etc TWO constrasting pieces to be played.as commercially published - no improvisation. 2435 15 years and under $12.00

Minimum of 4 players2110 10 years and under $5.00 2439 OPEN $12.002111 11 and 12 years only $5.00 Minimum of 4 players2113 13 to 15 years only $7.002119 OPEN $7.00 Please refer to Maximum Time Limits

at beginning of Instrumental SectionBAROQUE PIANO SOLO

2212 12 years and under $5.00 WOODWIND SOLO2213 13 to 15 years only $7.00 Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone,2219 OPEN $7.00 Bassoon, Recorder

2512 12 years and under $5.002515 15 years and under $7.002519 OPEN $7.00

STRING SOLO WOODWIND - AUSTRALIAN COMPOSITIONViolin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass 2612 12 years and under $5.00

2304 Beginners - competitors who have been $5.00 2615 15 years and under $7.00learning any single or combination of string 2619 OPEN $7.00instruments for 18 months or less.

2310 10 years and under $5.00 GRADED WOODWIND SOLO2312 12 years and under $5.00 Competitors to enter their current exam2315 15 years and under $7.00 piece only.2319 OPEN $7.00 2620 Preliminary and 1st Grades $5.00

2622 2nd and 3rd Grades $5.00 GRADED STRING SOLO 2624 4th and 5th Grades $7.00Competitors to enter their current exam 2626 6th, 7th and 8th Grades $7.00piece only.

2320 Preliminary and 1st Grades $5.00 WOODWIND DUO/TRIO2322 2nd and 3rd Grades $5.00 Accompaniment optional2324 4th and 5th Grades $7.00 2632 12 years and under $8.002326 6th, 7th and 8th Grades $7.00 2635 15 years and under $10.00

2639 OPEN $10.00STRING DUO/TRIO

Accompaniment optional WOODWIND - MODERN SOLO2332 12 years and under $8.00 From popular, blues, boogie, jazz, rock, etc.2335 15 years and under $10.00 as commercially published, no improvisation.2339 OPEN $10.00 2712 12 years and under $5.00

2715 15 years and under $7.00STRING SOLO - SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP 2719 OPEN $7.00

2343 13 to 18 years $15.00One movement of a sonata or concerto. WOODWIND/BRASSEntry to this class is conditional upon SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPperformance in ONE other solo string class. 2743 13 to 18 years $15.00

One movement of a sonata or concerto.STRING BAROQUE SOLO Entry to this class is conditional upon

2412 12 years and under $5.00 performance in ONE other solo woodwind2415 15 years and under $7.00 or brass class.2419 OPEN $7.00

Please refer to Maximum Time Limitsat beginning of Instrumental Section

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The Instrumental Scholarship is awarded bythe Adjudicator to a competitor who displays

BRASS INSTRUMENT SOLO the ability to further their instrumental studies.2812 12 years and under $5.00 Scholarship monies will only be paid for this2815 15 years and under $7.00 purpose. The Scholarship is judged on over-2819 OPEN $7.00 all performance throughout the Eistefddfod.

1. To be eligible competitors must compete in GRADED BRASS SOLO at least three solo classes.Competitors to enter their current exam 2. Any competitor who has won anpiece only. instrumental scholarship at the City of Dubbo

2820 Preliminary and 1st Grades $5.00 Eisteddfod within the last 2 years will not be2822 2nd and 3rd Grades $5.00 eligible for this scholarship.2824 4th and 5th Grades $7.00 3. The winner of the scholarship must be2826 6th, 7th and 8th Grades $7.00 available to perform at the Grand Concert on

Saturday 20th June 2015 at 3.00pm.BRASS DUO/TRIO

Accompaniment optional SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS2832 12 years and under $8.002835 15 years and under $10.00 PERCUSSION BANDS - tuned or untuned2839 OPEN $10.00 may also include body percussion

ONE piece only to be played.BRASS MODERN SOLO CD for accompaniment is permitted, without

From popular, blues, boogie, jazz, rock, etc. voice. Backup CD is essential. as commercially published, no improvisation.

2912 12 years and under $5.00 3670 INFANTS SCHOOL $12.002915 15 years and under $7.00 Minimum of 10 players2919 OPEN $7.00 3674 PRIMARY SCHOOL $12.00

Minimum of 10 playersINSTRUMENTAL DUO/TRIO

Any combination of two or three instruments RECORDER GROUPSfrom strings, woodwind or brass. TWO contrasting pieces to be played.

2932 12 years and under $8.00 Accompaniment is optional.2935 15 years and under $10.002939 OPEN $10.00 3771 INFANTS and / or PRIMARY SCHOOL $12.00

4 - 30 playersACOUSTIC GUITAR 3776 SECONDARY SCHOOL $12.00

Acoustic guitar only, in any style. 4 - 30 players3015 15 years and under $7.003019 OPEN $7.00

Please note the Instrumental Scholarshipwill not be awarded until the end of all theInstrumental Sections on Wednesday 17th June.

Please refer to Maximum Time Limitsat beginning of Instrumental Section

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SCHOOL & OPEN BAND/ENSEMBLES OPEN INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS

1. Music Stands will be provided. Competitors in OPEN Instrumental Groups 2. Please bring own extension leads. must be prepared to perform in an evening 3. TWO contrasting pieces to be played. session. 4. Maximum playing time 15 minutes. 5. Full scores must be provided for adjudication. 3990 JUNIOR INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE $12.00 6. Where a school is defined, a teacher should 15 years and under not be performing in the group other than as 3 - 12 players a conductor. 3991 CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE $12.00

3 - 12 players3874 PRIMARY SCHOOL BAND $12.00 3992 POPULAR ENSEMBLE $12.00

Any combination of instruments 3 - 12 playersMinimum of 12 players May include Rock, Jazz Groups

3875 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENSEMBLE $12.00 3993 ORCHESTRAL/CONCERT/BRASS BAND $12.003 - 12 players Minimum of 15 players

3876 SECONDARY SCHOOL BAND $12.00 3994 STAGE/JAZZ/BIG BAND $12.00Years 7 to 10 Minimum of 9 players

3877 SECONDARY SCHOOL BAND $12.00Stage/Jazz/Big BandMinimum of 9 players

3878 SECONDARY SCHOOL BAND $12.00Years 7 to 12Concert/Orchestral/Brass BandMinimum of 15 players

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SPEECH SECTION PROSE READING SOLOEntries must be received by Friday 20th March, 2015

MEMORISED AUSTRALIAN POEM - OWN CHOICE SOLO 4308 8 years and under $5.00 Australian poem must be by an Australian Approximately 100 words from "The Beast Quest"author with Australian content. Marks may series by Adam Blade, "The Enemies" bybe deducted if not Australian content. Robin Klein OR from any "Horrid Harry"

4007 7 years and under $5.00 series by Francesca Simon.4008 8 years only $5.00 4309 9 and 10 years only $5.004009 9 and 10 years only $5.00 Approximately 125 words from any book by4011 11 years only $5.00 Cressida Cowell (How to Train your Dragon4012 12 years only (Time Limit 3 minutes) $5.00 series), Emily Rodda (Deltora Quest), OR4013 13 to 15 years only (Time Limit 4 minutes) $7.00 from Selby Series by Duncan Bell.4019 OPEN (Time Limit 5 minutes) $7.00 4311 11 and 12 years only $5.00

Approximately 150 words from any book byMEMORISED POEM - OWN CHOICE SOLO Gabrielle Wang, Gillian Rubenstein OR

4106 6 years and under $5.00 Norton Juster.4107 7 years only $5.00 4313 13 to 15 years only $7.004108 8 years only $5.00 Approximately 175 words from any book by4109 9 and 10 years only $5.00 Morris Gleitzman, John Marsden OR

4111 11 years only $5.00 Melina Marchetta.4112 12 years only (Time Limit 3 minutes) $5.00 4319 OPEN $7.004113 13 to 15 years only (Time Limit 4 minutes) $7.00 Approximately 300 words from any book by4119 OPEN (Time Limit 5 minutes) $7.00 Markus Zusak, Jodi Picoult OR Miles

Franklin.MEMORISED POEM FOR TWO - OWN CHOICE DUO

Any form of memory presentation. MEMORISED HUMOROUS POEMCostume/use of one prop is optional. OR PROSE - OWN CHOICE SOLO

4132 12 years and under $8.00 Competitors may recite a humorous4133 13 to 15 years only $10.00 poem or prose extract. The chosen piece4139 OPEN $10.00 may be written by the competitor or

another author.

POEM - OWN COMPOSITION SOLO 4412 12 years and under $5.00Poems must be composed by competitor Maximum Time Limit 3 minutesand will be judged on quality of poem not 4413 13 to 15 years only $7.00performance. Poems must be submitted to Maximum Time Limit 4 minutesThe Secretary, P O Box 497, Dubbo 2830 4419 OPEN $7.00by 15th May, 2015. Maximum Time Limit 5 minutesPoem may be read by composer or substitute.

SIGHT READING SOLO4212 12 years and under $5.00 Preparation Time 1 minute4213 13 to 15 years only $7.00 4512 12 years and under $5.004219 OPEN $7.00 4513 13 to 15 years only $7.00

4519 OPEN $7.00

AS THESE APPLY TO THE SPEECH AND DRAMA SECTION

SPEECH AND DRAMA SECTIONProposed Dates: 31st May to 5th June 2015

Convenor: Janelle Pattinson 6882 2639gr [email protected]

Entries close 20 March 2015Post entries to : The Entry Secretary, City of Dubbo Eisteddfod, PO Box 497 DUBBO NSW 2830

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BIBLE READING SOLO DRAMA SECTIONCompetitor to supply own Bible. Entries must be received by Friday 20th March, 2015No copy required for Adjudicator

4610 10 to 12 years only $5.00 MIME SOLOLuke 5: 1-11. From Good News Bible 5112 12 years and under $5.00

4613 13 to 15 years only $7.00 Time Limit 2 minutesMatthew 18: 21-35.From Good News Bible "Triple O-Emergency"; "Blackout after the

4619 OPEN $7.00 Storm"; OR "Those Flies are a Nuisance"Mark 10: 17-31. From Good News Bible 5113 13 to 15 years only $7.00

Time Limit 2 minutesNEWS READING SOLO "Decorating the Christmas Tree"; "Trying on

Preparation Time 1 minute. Competitor will the Latest Fashion"; OR "The Circus Clown"read a two to three minute "news bulletin" 5119 OPEN $7.00provided. Competitor will be seated, using Time Limit 3 minutesmicrophone. Adjudication will be on voice, "The Magic Potion"; "Picking Apples from thepresentation, diction and pronunciation. Tree"; OR "Caring for the Elephant"

4715 15 years and under $7.004716 16 to 18 years only $7.00 CHARACTER SKETCH4719 OPEN $7.00 OWN CHOICE SOLO

Depict a character based on an excerpt from aPUBLIC SPEAKING SOLO book, play, film or original concept.

4812 12 years and under $5.00 Minimum props allowed. Costume optional.Time Limit 3 minutes A typed script with class and competitor "Should we Always Keep Secrets?"; "My number must be handed to the RegistrationHero is….."; OR "Excuses, Excuses!" Clerk.

4813 13 to 15 years $7.00 5210 10 years and under $5.00Time Limit 4 minutes Time Limit 2 minutes"Beginner's Luck"; "Friendship is….."; OR 5211 11 and 12 years only $5.00"Water - the Elixir of Life" Time Limit 3 minutes

4816 16 to 18 years $7.00 5213 Years 7 to 10 $7.00Time Limit 5 minutes Time Limit 5 minutes"Is the Press really that Powerful?"; 5219 OPEN $7.00"Courage is ……."; OR "Share the Glory" Maximum Time Limit 8 minutes

4819 OPEN $7.00Time Limit 6 minutes MEMORISED DUOLOGUES - OWN CHOICE DUO"Three Little Words that say so much"; Excerpt from any play."Knowledge or Imagination-which is more important"; 5232 12 years and under $8.00OR "Share the Load" Time Limit 3 minutes

5233 Years 7 to 10 $10.00STORYTELLING SOLO Time Limit 3 minutes

Competitors will tell a story about three items 5239 OPEN $10.00or a picture supplied by the Adjudicator. Time Limit 4 minutesThis is a test of the imagination.Preparation Time 1 MINUTE. IMPROVISATION SOLO

4912 12 years and under $5.00 Preparation Time 1 minute. A differentTime Limit 2 minutes topic for each competitor will be provided

4913 13 to 15 years only $7.00 for dramatic interpretation. One table andTime Limit 2 minutes one chair will be provided as props if needed.

4919 OPEN $7.00 5312 12 years and under $5.00Time Limit 3 minutes Time Limit 2 minutes

5313 13 to 15 years $7.00Time Limit 2 minutes

5319 OPEN $7.00Time Limit 3 minutes

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TELEPHONE CONVERSATION FOR TWO SPEECH & DRAMA CHAMPIONSHIPCompetitors to improvise a telephone Entries must be received by Friday 20th March, 2015conversation based on a topic provided by the

Adjudicator. Preparation Time 1 minute Championship will be awarded on5334 Primary $8.00 performance in this class only. It is

Time Limit 2 minutes conditional upon competitor having competed5336 Years 7 to 10 $10.00 in at least two other solo Speech and Drama

Time Limit 2 minutes classes. Competitor to perform one speech5339 OPEN $10.00 and one drama item.

Time Limit 3 minutes5643 15 years and under $15.00

IMPROVISATION GROUP Total Time Limit 8 minutesPreparation Time 1 minute. A different topic 5649 OPEN $15.00for each group will be provided for dramatic Total Time Limit 12 minutesinterpretation. One table and one chair willbe provided as props if needed.

5374 Primary $12.00Time Limit 2 minutes The Speech and Drama Scholarships are

5376 Years 7 to 10 $12.00 awarded by the Adjudicator to a Junior (12Time Limit 2 minutes years and under) and a Senior (13 years and

5379 OPEN $12.00 over) who displays the ability to further their Time Limit 3 minutes studies in Speech and Drama.

Scholarship monies will only be paid for thisDEVISED PERFORMANCE GROUP purpose. The Scholarship is judged on over-

Typed outline (synopsis or list of scenes) all performance throughout the Eistefddfod.marked with Class and Competitor number 1. To be eligible competitors must compete into be handed to the Registration Clerk. at least four contrasting solo classes.Performance may include mime, dramatic 2. Any competitor who has won a Speech &movement, or prepared improvisation or text. Drama Scholarship at a City of DubboBoxes, table and chair allowed with hand Eisteddfod within the last two years will notheld props only. be eligible for a scholarship.

3.The winners of the scholarships must be5476 Years 7 to 10 $12.00 available to perform at the Grand Concert on

Maximum Time Limit 8 minutes Saturday 20th June 2015 at 3.00pm.5479 OPEN $12.00

Maximum Time Limit 8 minutes

VERSE SPEAKING CHOIRSEntries must be received by Friday 20th March, 2015

Two memorised contrasting pieces to be presented.

5570 Infants School (K-2) $12.00Time Limit 10 minutes

5572 Junior Primary School (Years 3 & 4) $12.00Time Limit 10 minutes

5573 Senior Primary School (Years 5 & 6) $12.00Time Limit 15 minutes

5575 Small School or other Small Verse $12.00Speaking Choir (less than 100 students)Time Limit 15 minutes

SCHOLARSHIPS

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[email protected]

BABY DANCE RESTRICTED JAZZ SOLOOpen to competitors 5 years and under. 6506 6 years and under $5.00

All competitors will receive a certificate and 6507 7 and 8 years only $5.00adjudication paper. Competitors are encouraged 6509 9 and 10 years only $5.00to perform any dance routine they choose 6511 11 and 12 years only $5.00from any category. (Use of PropsNOT RECOMMENDED for this age group) DANCE - UNRESTRICTED SECTION

Time Limit: MAXIMUM 1.5 MINUTES PLEASE NOTE:The time limit for all SOLO dances in the

6005 Baby Dance - 5 years & under $5.00 Unrestricted Section is MAXIMUM 3 MINUTESunless otherwise stated.

DANCE - RESTRICTED SECTIONRESTRICTED means not having won FIRST TAP DANCE SOLOPLACE (irrespective of age or discipline) in 6710 10 years and under $5.00any Eisteddfod OR competition in the same 6711 11 and 12 years only $5.00category in which the competitor is entering, 6713 13 and 14 years only $7.00as at the closing date for entries. 6715 15 years and over $7.00

PLEASE NOTE: WALTZ TAP SOLO1. Competitors in this section MUST COMPETE 6812 12 years and under $5.00in their own age class only. 6813 13 years and over $7.002. The time limit for all dances in the RestrictedSection is MAXIMUM 3 MINUTES. SONG AND DANCE SOLO

Dance may be from any dance category - noRESTRICTED TAP DANCE SOLO voice or backing vocals are permitted on CD

6010 10 years and under $5.006011 11 and 12 years only $5.00 7012 12 years and under $5.00

7013 13 years and over $7.00RESTRICTED DEMI-CHARACTER SOLO

6112 12 years and under $5.00 DEMI-CHARACTER SOLO7110 10 years and under $5.00

RESTRICTED CLASSICAL SOLO (Not Pointe) 7111 11 and 12 years only $5.006206 6 years and under $5.00 7113 13 and 14 years only $7.006207 7 and 8 years only $5.00 7115 15 years and over $7.006209 9 and 10 years only $5.006211 11 and 12 years only $5.00 CLASSICAL SOLO

7208 8 years and under (not Pointe) $5.00RESTRICTED CONTEMPORARY SOLO 7209 9 and 10 years only (not Pointe) $5.00

6308 8 years and under $5.00 7211 11 and 12 years only (Soft or Pointe) $5.006309 9 and 10 years only $5.00 7213 13 and 14 years only (Soft or Pointe) $7.006311 11 and 12 years only $5.00 7215 15 years and over (Soft or Pointe) $7.00

RESTRICTED MODERN SOLO NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO6408 8 years and under $5.00 7312 12 years and under $5.006409 9 and 10 years only $5.00 7313 13 years and over $7.006411 11 and 12 years only $5.00

Proposed dates: 4th to 14th June 2015

READ THE GENERAL RULES SET DOWN AT THE FRONT OF THE SYLLABUS,AS THESE APPLY TO THE DANCE SECTION

Post entries to: The Entry Secretary, City of Dubbo Eisteddfod, PO Box 497, DUBBO NSW 2830

DANCE SECTION

Convenor: Judy Roots 02 6884 5255

Entries close on 20 March, 2015

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CONTEMPORARY SOLO IMPROVISATION - EXPRESSIVE/LYRICAL SOLO7410 10 years and under $5.00 8210 10 years and under $5.007411 11 and 12 years only $5.00 8211 11 and 12 years only $5.007413 13 and 14 years only $7.00 8213 13 and 14 years only $7.007415 15 years and over $7.00 8215 15 years and over $7.00

MODERN SOLO: Expressive/Lyrical IMPROVISATION - CONTEMPORARY SOLO7510 10 years and under $5.00 8310 10 years and under $5.007511 11 and 12 years only $5.00 8311 11 and 12 years only $5.007513 13 and 14 years only $7.00 8313 13 and 14 years only $7.007515 15 years and over $7.00 8315 15 years and over $7.00

JAZZ SOLO (NOT Cabaret/Musical Theatre) IMPROVISATION - JAZZ SOLO7608 8 years and under (any style) $5.00 8410 10 years and under $5.007609 9 and 10 years only (any style) $5.00 8411 11 and 12 years only $5.007611 11 and 12 years only (any style) $5.00 8413 13 and 14 years only $7.007613 13 and 14 years only $7.00 8415 15 years and over $7.007615 15 years and over $7.00

ENTERTAINMENT/VARIETY PERFORMANCEJAZZ SOLO (Cabaret/Musical Theatre) SOLO OR DUO/TRIO

7713 13 and 14 years only $7.00 Time limit is MAXIMUM 4 MINUTES. This7715 15 years and over $7.00 routine MUST NOT be a repetition of one

already performed in this Eisteddfod.HIP HOP SOLO PLEASE NOTE:

7812 12 years and under $5.00 This is adjudicated exclusively on7813 13 years and over $7.00 ENTERTAINMENT VALUE

May include routines such as MusicalDANCE IMPROVISATION SECTION Theatre/Comedy/Song & Dance

PLEASE NOTE: For improvisations in all dancestyles the adjudicator will be responsible for 8490 OPEN $7.00choosing all improvisation music. All improvisat-ion solo classes will have a time limit maximum OWN CHOREOGRAPHYof 1.5 minutes. Competitors are to choreograph and performPLEASE NOTE : DRESS CODE FOR a solo in any dance form they wish.IMPROVISATION MUST BE ALL STUDENTS OWN WORK.Girls : Plain fabric leotard and dance tights. Will be adjudicated on choreographic and Plain jazz pants will be allowed for Jazz only. originality of ideas.Boys : Plain fitted dancewear: tights and singlet Students who teach or regularly assist aor leotard. teacher in a class and receive remunerationFailure to comply may lead to disqualification (paid or in kind) are NOT eligible to enter.

IMPROVISATION - TAP SOLO 8500 13 years and over $7.007912 12 years and under $5.007913 13 years and over $7.00 OWN CHOREOGRAPHY

This section is for STUDENT TEACHERSIMPROVISATION - DEMI-CHARACTER ONLY who are not eligible to enter

8012 12 years and under $5.00 CLASS 8500. Competitors are to8013 13 years and over $7.00 choreograph and perform a solo in any

dance form they choose. MUST BE ALLIMPROVISATION - CLASSICAL SOLO STUDENT TEACHER'S OWN WORK.

8110 10 years and under $5.00 Will be adjudicated on choreographic and8111 11 and 12 years only $5.00 originality of ideas.8113 13 and 14 years only $7.008115 15 years and over $7.00 8510 13 years and over $7.00

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DUO/TRIO DANCE SECTION SENIOR BALLET CHAMPIONSHIPThe time limit for this section is MAXIMUM 8653 15 years and over $15.003 MINUTES. An individual dancer may competemore than once with a different partner. To qualify to compete in a Contemporary

Championship a competitor must have danced inClassical Duo/Trio the Contemporary and Modern Improvisation solo

8512 12 years and under $8.00 sections in the appropriate age class.8513 13 years and over $10.00 One only Contemporary dance is to be performed

in the Contemporary Championship. TheModern Duo/Trio championship routine must not be a repeat of a

8522 12 years and under $8.00 previous performance in this competition.8523 13 years and over $10.00

Jazz (any style) Duo/Trio JUNIOR CONTEMPORARY CHAMPIONSHIP8532 12 years and under $8.00 8741 12 years and under $10.008533 13 years and over $10.00

INTERMEDIATE CONTEMPORARYTap or Song & Dance Duo/Trio CHAMPIONSHIP

8542 12 years and under $8.00 8742 13 and 14 years only $15.008543 13 years and over $10.00

SENIOR CONTEMPORARY CHAMPIONSHIPCHAMPIONSHIPS: 8743 15 years and over $15.00

To qualify to compete in a Modern Championship aa competitor must have danced in the Modern andModern Improvisation solo sections in the appropriateage class.

To qualify to compete in a Tap Championship a One only Modern dance (any style) is to be performedcompetitor must have danced in the Tap and Tap in the Modern Championship. The ChampionshipImprovisation solo sections in the appropriate age class. routine must not be a repeat of a previous performanceOne only fast tap OR slow tap routine is to be performed in this competition.in the Tap Championship. The Championship routinemust not be a repeat of a previous performance in JUNIOR MODERN EXPRESSIVE/LYRICALthis competition. CHAMPIONSHIP

8751 12 years and under $10.00JUNIOR TAP CHAMPIONSHIP

8641 12 years and under $10.00 INTERMEDIATE MODERNEXPRESSIVE/LYRICAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SENIOR TAP CHAMPIONSHIP 8752 13 and 14 years only $15.008643 13 years and over $15.00

SENIOR MODERN EXPRESSIVE/LYRICALTo qualify to compete in a Ballet Championship a CHAMPIONSHIP $15.00competitor must have danced in the Classical and 8753 15 years and over Classical Improvisation solo sections in theappropriate age class.One only Classical dance is to be performed in theBallet Championship. The Championship routinemust not be a repeat of a previous performance inthis competition.

JUNIOR BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP8651 12 years and under $10.00

INTERMEDIATE BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP8652 13 and 14 years only $15.00

CHAMPIONSHIP TIME LIMITSJunior - 12 Years & Under MAX 3 MINUTESSenior - 13 Years & Over - MAX 4 MINUTES

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To qualify to compete in a Jazz Championship acompetitor must have danced in the Jazz and JazzImprovisation solo sections in the appropriate ageclass.One only Jazz dance (any style) is to be performed inthe Jazz Championship. The Championship routinemust not be a repeat of a previous performance inthis competition.

JUNIOR JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP8841 12 years and under $10.00

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP8842 13 and 14 years only $15.00

SENIOR JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP8843 15 years and over $15.00

SCHOLARSHIP CLASS A Scholarship class will be held to determine the recipients of both the Classical and Revue ScholarshipsTo be eligible to enter the Scholarship class, competitors must have entered and performed in a least four (4)solo classes in the following category i.e.: Classical, Modern ,Contemporary, Demi-character, Jazz, Tap, Song & DanceThe adjudicator will conduct the scholarship class on the stage of the DRTCC. This class may be open to an audience.Finalist will be chosen from this class to compete in the Scholarship Dance-off for 1 Classical Scholarshipand 1 Revue Scholarship. This will be held at the end of the dance program.The Dance-off may be a routine the competitor has performed in this Eisteddfod. The Adjudicator maychoose the final routine for the finalists.Scholarship monies will only be paid to further studies in a major dance studio or special summer/winter school orworkshops.The winners of the two scholarships must be available to perform at the Grand Concert on Saturday 20 June, 2015at 3.00pm. The winner of a scholarship will be ineligible to enter the Scholarship class for two yearsNO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

8913 SCHOLARSHIP CLASS13 years and over $25.00(1) Classical Scholarship(2) Revue Scholarship

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GROUPS/TROUPES GROUP HIP HOP1. Time limit for all Group dances is MAXIMUM 9690 OPEN $12.005 MINUTES.2. Groups are to consist of at least FOUR persons GROUP ENTERTAINMENTon the day of the Eisteddfod. This class includes any variety of dance3. Competitors may only appear twice in groups eg song and Dance, Cabaret, Musical in any class. 9790 OPEN $12.00

GROUP TAP9061 10 years and under $12.009062 12 years and under $12.009063 14 years and under $12.009090 OPEN $12.00

GROUP CLASSICAL9160 8 years and under $12.009161 10 years and under $12.009162 12 years and under $12.009163 14 years and under $12.009190 OPEN $12.00

GROUP NATIONAL CHARACTER9290 OPEN $12.00

GROUP CONTEMPORARY9361 10 years and under $12.009362 12 years and under $12.009363 14 years and under $12.009390 OPEN $12.00

GROUP MODERN9461 10 years and under $12.009462 12 years and under $12.009463 14 years and under $12.009490 OPEN $12.00

GROUP JAZZ9560 8 years and under $12.009561 10 years and under $12.009562 12 years and under $12.009563 14 years and under $12.009590 OPEN $12.00

READ THE GENERAL RULES SET DOWN AT THE FRONT OF THE SYLLABUS,AS THESE APPLY TO THE DANCE SECTION

Entries close on 20 March, 2015 Post entries to: The Entry Secretary, City of Dubbo Eisteddfod, PO Box 497, DUBBO NSW 2830

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SCHOOL DANCE GROUPS1. Time limit for all Group dances is MAXIMUM5 MINUTES.2. Groups are to consist of at least FOUR personson the day of the Eisteddfod.

SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT/VARIETY GROUP1. To tell a story with choreography, costume,music and movement. May include vocals,drama and mime.2. To be choreographed by teacher from theschool or student from same school enteringthe Eisteddfod.

9870 KINDERGARTEN $12.009871 INFANTS - Years 1 & 2 $12.009872 JUNIOR PRIMARY- Years 3 & 4 $12.009873 SENIOR PRIMARY - Years 5 & 6 $12.009875 PRIMARY SCHOOL $12.00

Years 3 to 6 (this class is for schools thatare unable to have a separate junior andsenior primary dance group)

9876 SECONDARY SCHOOL $12.009878 TRADITIONAL - Primary $12.009879 TRADITIONAL - Secondary $12.00

AS THESE APPLY TO THE DANCE SECTION

SCHOOL DANCE GROUPSProposed date: 9th June 2015


READ THE GENERAL RULES SET DOWN AT THE FRONT OF THE SYLLABUS,

Entries close on 20 March, 2015 Post entries to: The Entry Secretary, City of Dubbo Eisteddfod, PO Box 497, DUBBO NSW 2830

2015 Dubbo Eisteddfod Syllabus

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