Instrumental

Tentative Dates

Saturday, August 12th 2023

Adjudicator

Edward McKnight

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