Coffs harbour eisteddfod vocal syllabus



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2016 COFFS HARBOUR EISTEDDFOD

VOCAL SYLLABUS
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 31ST MARCH 2016.

(MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THEN THIS DATE).

LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY 8TH APRIL WITH $20 LATE FEE.
Post entries to:

Ms Vanessa Crossley

VOCAL COORDINATOR

PO BOX 725 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Contact: 0400 022 359
PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE POST. CHEQUES AND MONEY ORDERS ONLY MADE OUT TO COFFS HARBOUR EISTEDDFOD.
SECTION COSTS

Solo sections $7

Choir entries $12

Duo entries $10
Private Vocal: Friday June 10th and Saturday June 11th 2016.

Jetty memorial theatre, Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour


School Choirs: Thursday 9th and Friday 10th June 2016.

Bishop Druitt Anglican College, Middle Boambee Road Coffs Harbour (TBC)


SYLLABUS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM: www.coffseisteddfod.org.au

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COPYRIGHT.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
All copies of music submitted to the adjudicator MUST be accompanied by the official APRA/AMCOS forms.
These can be downloaded and printed from the eisteddfod website.
There are heavy penalties for breach of copyright.

RULES
ENTRIES
1. ENTRY FORMS - entries to be on official entry forms.

Please use a separate entry form for each competitor. The correct entry fees must accompany and match each entry form.



Entries to the eisteddfod competition will only be accepted if the completed Entry Form is accompanied by full payment of applicable fees. The Committee accepts no responsibility for cash sent in the mail.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES - It is the responsibility of the entrant’s parent or teacher to list the correct numbers of the sections on the entry form. The Committee accepts no responsibility for incorrect entries received.
3. CLOSING DATE –Thursday March 31st. Competitors age is age as of March 31st.
4. PROGRAMME - 2016 programs are available for purchase at time of entries or at the door. Programs purchased with entries will be posted after printing.
5. Acceptance of an entry by the eisteddfod committee is conditional upon the competitor agreeing that the competitor’s name may be published in the eisteddfod program and results and/or photographs may be published in the media, including but not limited to: newspapers, newsletters, the eisteddfod website etc.
6. The Eisteddfod Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.
7. For solos and duos, individual names must be included on the Entry Form.
8. Entries received after the closing date will incur additional fees as previously mentioned. Entries will not be accepted if received later than one week after the advertised closing date.
9. Single entries, unless a sponsored section, may be for adjudication only.
10. No competitor can perform the same item in more than one section.
11. No competitor can perform an item that has previously won first prize in the Coffs Harbour eisteddfod.
12.In sections where 2 or more performers compete, a competitor cannot perform more than once in the same section.

STAGE ETIQUETTE

1. Please arrive at the venue well before the session time as the competitor could be disqualified for not being ready when their number is called. Report to the registration table on arrival.
2. All competitors and groups must perform in the order of their name in the program. Changes might only be made after consultation with the session coordinator.
3. All props to be free standing. Entrants must notify the stage manager if they need assistance with props. Props must be kept to a minimum because of time constraints.
4. Teachers we would consider it a courtesy if you could let the Stage Manager or Vocal Coordinator know well in advance if your competitor or group is not performing.
5. All competitors must demonstrate courtesy. If they distract or cause problems to the performers, the Stage Manager and Vocal Coordinator have the power to disqualify any person causing trouble and will do so immediately.

BAD SPORTSMANSHIP WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
6. No teacher or parent will be permitted to make contact with a competitor during the item on stage unless as an accompanist. No prompting or assistance of any kind may be given by any person other than the adjudicator. Flouting this rule will mean disqualification.
7. All competitors are to wait where the Stage Manager instructs. All competitors, their teacher and parents shall obey all reasonable directions from the Stage Manager.
8. NO PARENT, TEACHER, COMPETITOR OR ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSON SHALL BE ALLOWED TO APPROACH THE ADJUDICATOR. TO DO SO WILL MEAN INSTANT DISQUALIFICATION OF THE COMPETITOR.

ALL ENQUIRIES ARE TO BE MADE THROUGH THE REGISTRATION DESK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE VENUE.
9. PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING, INCLUDING MOBILE PHONES: THERE IS NO FILMING OF ANY SORT ALLOWED DURING A PERFORMANCE.
10. PLEASE STAY WITHIN THE TIME LIMITS PRINTED IN THE SYLLABUS AS GOING OVER TIME COULD SEE THE COMPETITOR DISQUALIFIED.
11. The adjudicator has the authority to terminate a performance if considered offensive in any way. This may include, language used, inappropriate dress or offensive content.
12. Presentation and dress constitute part of the performance.
13. Rehearsal or practice not permitted once eisteddfod has commenced.


ADJUDICATOR

1. The adjudicator’s decision is final.
2. All enquiries relating to the conditions of the competition, including formal protests, must be addressed to a member of the Organising Committee
3. Communication with the adjudicator before or during the eisteddfod by teachers, competitors or spectators is strictly forbidden.
4. Competitors who have been formally taught (including workshops), by the adjudicator in the 6 months prior to the eisteddfod, are not eligible to compete.
5. The adjudicator has the right to withhold first prize if the competitors are not up to standard.
PRIZES
1. In all sections second prize may be awarded if there is 5 or more competitors and third prize if more than 8 competitors. This may vary at the discretion of the adjudicator.
2. A certificate of merit can be purchased at a small cost from the entries desk.
3. Scholarships are intended for further study, cash prizes will only be awarded on receipt of tuition fees.
4. Engraving costs are the responsibility of the entrant.

ORGANISATION

1. The Committee reserves the right to appoint a substitute or additional adjudicator; to divide or combine any Section for programming purposes; to cancel any Section due to insufficient entries.
2.  The Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod Committee bears no responsibility for personal breach of copyright
3.  Every care will be taken for the competitor’s safety but the organisation will not be held responsible for any injury sustained by a competitor during the eisteddfod.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

1. All competitors must enter in the appropriate age group for all Sections. The age requirement is determined by the age the competitor is at the close of entry date, March 31st 2016.
2. The eisteddfod committee reserves the right to see documentation to verify the school year level or age of the competitor.

COMPETITORS

1. Competitors must appear at the time set down in the Program for each Section.
2. Competitors must advise the Eisteddfod Committee at the earliest possible opportunity if withdrawing from a Section of the competition. Entry fees will not be refunded in this circumstance.
3. Competitors must provide their own accompanists or have accompaniment CDs in Sections where accompaniments CDs are allowed.
4. Competition is open to AMATEURS ONLY. This rule does not apply to accompanists or conductors.


COPYRIGHT

1. The Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod supports copyright laws and the original copy of the music or authorised copy must be presented upon request. Competitors are responsible for abiding by these copyright laws. Authorised copies can be purchased from websites such as “Musicnotes”.
2. It is important that all competitors and teachers realise their responsibilities regarding laws under the Australian Copyright Act 1968.
3.  Adjudicator’s copy. The competitor must supply the adjudicator with a photocopy of original music. All copies will be destroyed at completion of the eisteddfod and NOT RETURNED.

REPORTS

Adjudication Reports may be collected from the Registration Desk after the conclusion of each Session.



RECORDED BACKING TRACKS

1. Backing tracks are permitted for vocal sections. Any backing track must not contain vocal lines.
2.  It is the responsibility of the competitor to provide the CD, the player and the person to set up and manage the player for the item/s. The Eisteddfod Committee and /or volunteers are not responsible for this equipment or the management of the soundtrack. Backing tracks are an integral part of the competitor’s judged performance and therefore must be managed by the competitor. Problems with the equipment or its management may handicap the judged outcome of the performance.

  


PROPS

1.  Dangerous props are forbidden. Glass, naked flame, objects thrown from the stage into the audience, liquid, powder or fine particles that may be difficult to remove from the stage or any other prop that may endanger competitors or audience are strictly prohibited.
2. All props must be of a suitable size and nature to allow for placement and removal quickly and with minimal disruption. Props, their placement, removal and storage are the responsibility of the competitor. The Eisteddfod Committee and / or its volunteers accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to these items. All props must be removed from the performance space immediately after each performance.

Vocal Sections 2016
Section number listed first followed by section name.
8 years and under: time limit 3 minutes.
400. Vocal solo, own choice.

401. Song in costume. (Not necessarily musical theatre)

402. Popular song. (May include contemporary, jazz or country)

403. Disney song.


10 years and under: time limit 3 minutes.
404. Vocal solo, own choice.

405. Song in costume. (Not necessarily musical theatre)

406. Popular song. (May include contemporary, jazz or country)

407. Disney song.

408. Sacred song or hymn.

409. Musical theatre solo in costume.

410. Folk or national song from other country.

411. Australian song.

412. Classical song, includes lieder and art song.

413. Song from television, film or stage. NO COSTUME.

414. Duo 10 years and under


SECTIONS 408 TO 414 OPEN TO 8 YEARS AND UNDER.
12 years and under: time limit 3 minutes.
415. Vocal solo, own choice.

416. Popular song. (May include contemporary, jazz or country)

417. Disney song.

418. Sacred song or hymn.

419. Musical theatre solo in costume.

420. Australian song.

421. Song from television, film or stage. NO COSTUME.

Junior Championship

A junior championship will be awarded to the student scoring the highest combined total in the following four sections.



  1. Vocal Solo, own choice.

  2. Musical theatre solo in costume.

  3. Australian Song.

  4. Disney Song.


Competitors in the 10 years and under and 12 years and under sections are eligible for this award.

Competitors aged 8 years and under are eligible if they compete in the 10 years and under Musical theatre and Australian song sections as well as the under 8 years vocal solo and Disney sections.

14 years and under: (3.5 minutes time limit)

422. Vocal solo, own choice.

423. Popular song. (May include contemporary, jazz or country)

424. Disney song.

425. Sacred song or hymn.

426. Musical theatre solo in costume.

427. Australian song.

428. Classical song, includes lieder and art song. Entry open to 12 years and under also.

429. Folk or national song from other country. Entry open to 12 years and under also.

430. Song from television, film or stage. NO COSTUME.

431. Duo 14 years and under. Entry open to 12 years and under also.

Open age :15 years and over: (4 minutes time limit)

432. Vocal solo, own choice.

433. Popular song. (May include contemporary, jazz or country)

434. Disney song.

435. Sacred song or hymn.

436. Musical theatre solo in costume.

437. Folk or national song from other country.

438. Australian song.

439. Classical song, includes lieder and art song.

440. Song from television, film or stage. NO COSTUME.

441. Duo Open age.

Senior Championship

A senior championship will be awarded to the student scoring the highest combined total in the following four sections.



  1. Vocal Solo, own choice.

  2. Musical theatre solo in costume.

  3. Australian Song.

  4. Disney Song.


Competitors in the 14 years and under and open sections are eligible for this award

NOTES REGARDING SONG SELECTION

  1. Disney song to be selected from Disney movies NOT Disney TV shows.

  2. Musical theatre selections to be sung in costume with minimal props. Costume will form part of adjudication.

  3. Competitors will be judged on song selection in own choice sections.

  4. Competitors may not compete more than once in duo sections.

  5. Australian selection must be written by Australian composer.

  6. National song may include anthems of other countries.

  7. Contemporary songs in the popular section must be songs produced post 1950.

  8. Sacred Solo Any song of liturgical or religious intent, including Hymn, Classical sacred song, contemporary Christian song or ballad.)

SCHOOL CHOIR SECTIONS.

All groups will be considered for the CHIMES Award for the ‘Most Promising Group’


Please arrive 30 minutes before anticipated performance time to allow for cancellations.
Entry Fee: $12.00 per group
Up to (10) minutes maximum performance time, including entering and exiting stage area.

Secondary Schools.

442. Secondary Schools Vocal group: 2 contrasting pieces, combined total of 10 minutes.

443. Secondary schools Choir: 2 contrasting pieces, combined total 10 minutes.

444. Folk song group: Ten (10) minutes performance time. May be accompanied by up to six (6) instruments. Teachers may conduct or accompany group. Performers may wear suitable costume, but will not be disadvantaged by not doing so.
445. Class Group Two (2) contrasting pieces.

Ten (10) minutes performance time. For groups that practise in class time. Maximum of 30 performers. May include instrumentalists. Group may have appropriate accompaniment which must compliment the performance.


Choose from: A) Unison song

B) Part song

C) Round

D) Soloist and backing group


Primary Schools

446. Primary Schools: 2 pieces from any country.

This section may be performed in costume but this will not be judged. Singers may be accompanied by no more than 6 NON SINGING instrumentalists. Teachers may conduct and accompany the group.

Maximum time 10 minutes.

447. Year 3 to 6 choir. 2 contrasting pieces. Maximum 10 minutes.

448. Year K to 2 choir. 2 contrasting pieces. Maximum 10 minutes.

449. Year 3 to 4 choir. 2 contrasting pieces. Maximum 10 minutes.

450. Small schools choir. P5 and P6 schools. 2 contrasting pieces. Maximum 10 minutes.

451. Medley K-6

A medley of song, dance and instrumental etc. At least two (2) activities should be chosen. Work should follow a theme. Teachers may conduct and accompany groups.



We look forward to seeing you at our Eisteddfod.

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