Instrumental
Entries close 1st June 2023
Any enquiries regarding Instrumental sections please contact Mrs Alison Saunders at [email protected]
Music
- Instrumental solos (except Classical Guitar) are to be accompanied.
- Performance backing track CD is permitted – no melody line.
- USB’s should be clearly marked with contestant’s/owner’s name. USB’s only are to be handed to music table before commencement of the section. One item per USB
- No other media device will be accepted.
- Entrants are advised to have a backup USB available at the event and that USB’s are tested prior to the eisteddfod.
- All competitors MUST bring a copy of the originals.
- Performers are encouraged to announce the title of the piece and composer.
- Hawkesbury Residents– Open only to competitors who live in the Hawkesbury area.
Time Limits
- Unless otherwise specified time limits including tuning time are:
- 16 years and under maximum 5 minutes. 17 years and over maximum 8 minutes.
- Competitors will not be penalised if they perform less than the maximum time.
Accompanist
As of this year, the Eisteddfod will no longer be providing an official accompanist. Should you require this service you are advised to contact your own private accompanist for your performances.
Instrumental Encouragement Awards
Awarded by Adjudicator to any instrumental competitor
1) 14 years and under – $50
2) 15 years and over – $50.
Stringed Instruments
8 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN202 | Special Restricted |
IN203 | Restricted |
IN205 | Jazz/Popular |
IN206 | Hawkesbury Residents |
10 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN207 | Special Restricted |
IN208 | Restricted |
IN210 | Jazz/Popular |
IN211 | Hawkesbury Residents |
12 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN212 | Special Restricted |
IN213 | Restricted |
IN215 | Jazz/Popular |
IN216 | Hawkesbury Residents |
13 Years and Over
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN217 | Special Restricted |
IN218 | Restricted |
IN220 | Jazz/Popular |
IN221 | Hawkesbury Residents |
Guitar (Acoustic, Electric or Bass)
10 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN223 | Restricted |
IN225 | Jazz/Popular |
IN226 | Hawkesbury Residents |
12 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN228 | Restricted |
IN230 | Jazz/Popular |
IN231 | Hawkesbury Residents |
14 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN233 | Restricted |
IN235 | Jazz/Popular |
IN236 | Hawkesbury Residents |
16 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN238 | Restricted |
IN240 | Jazz/Popular 1st prize $50 |
IN241 | Hawkesbury Residents |
17 Years and Over
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN243 | Restricted |
IN245 | Jazz/Popular |
IN246 | Hawkesbury Residents |
Wind
Includes all woodwind and brass instruments.
8 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN247 | Special Restricted |
IN248 | Restricted |
IN250 | Jazz/Popular |
IN251 | Hawkesbury Residents |
10 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN252 | Special Restricted |
IN253 | Restricted |
IN255 | Jazz/Popular |
IN256 | Hawkesbury Residents |
12 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN257 | Special Restricted |
IN258 | Restricted |
IN260 | Jazz/Popular |
IN261 | Hawkesbury Residents |
14 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN262 | Special Restricted |
IN263 | Restricted |
IN265 | Jazz/Popular |
IN266 | Hawkesbury Residents |
16 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN267 | Special Restricted |
IN268 | Restricted |
IN270 | Jazz/Popular |
IN271 | Hawkesbury Residents |
IN272 | Sonata/Sonatina 1 movement |
17 Years and Over
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN273 | Special Restricted |
IN274 | Restricted |
IN276 | Jazz/Popular |
IN277 | Hawkesbury Residents |
Wind Championship
Competitors must perform in two other solo sections. Two contrasting pieces to be performed. Time limit 10 minutes.
14 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN278 | Time limit 10 minutes. 1st $50 |
15 Years and Over
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN279 | Time limit 10 minutes. 1st $75 |
Any Other Instrument Not Previously Mentioned
8 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN280 | Special Restricted |
IN281 | Restricted |
IN283 | Jazz/Popular |
IN284 | Hawkesbury Residents |
10 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN285 | Special Restricted |
IN286 | Restricted |
IN288 | Jazz/Popular |
IN289 | Hawkesbury Residents |
12 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN290 | Special Restricted |
IN291 | Restricted |
IN293 | Jazz/Popular |
IN294 | Hawkesbury Residents |
14 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN296 | Restricted |
IN298 | Jazz/Popular |
IN299 | Hawkesbury Residents |
16 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN301 | Restricted |
IN303 | Jazz/Popular |
IN304 | Hawkesbury Residents |
17 Years and Over
Entry Fee: $15.00
IN306 | Restricted |
IN308 | Jazz/Popular |
IN309 | Hawkesbury Residents |
Graded Sections (Not age related)
Pieces from AMEB (or equivalent) examination syllabus.
If less than four (4) entries in any section amalgamation will occur, either up or down. Competitor can enter one grade only
Open Age
Entry Fee: $10.00
IN313 | Grade 1 |
IN314 | Grade 2 |
IN315 | Grade 3 |
IN316 | Grade 4 |
IN317 | Grade 5 |
IN318 | Grade 6 |
IN319 | Grade 7 |
IN320 | Grade 8 |
IN321 | Diploma |
Instrumental Duo/Trio
One piece only. Any combination of instruments. Piano accompaniment optional.
8 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN325 | Any combination of instruments. |
10 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN326 | Any combination of instruments. |
12 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN327 | Any combination of instruments. |
14 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN328 | Any combination of instruments. |
Open Age
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN329 | Any combination of instruments. |
Assisted Duo/Trio
One piece only. Any combination of instruments. The competitor is accompanied by a more experienced player (e.g. adult /teacher /older student). The competitor only is adjudicated.
8 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN330 | Any combination of instruments. |
10 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN332 | Any combination of instruments. |
12 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN333 | Any combination of instruments. |
14 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN334 | Any combination of instruments. |
Open Age
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN335 | Any combination of instruments. |
Small Instrumental Ensembles
3-10 players any combination of instruments. 2 contrasting pieces. Time limit 10 minutes.
10 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN336 | Time limit 10 minutes |
12 Years and Under
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN337 | Time limit 10 minutes |
Open Age
Entry Fee: $20.00
IN338 | Time limit 10 minutes |