CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC SYLLABUS 2012 VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS ONLY

27th August 9th September 2012

(excluding 1st & 2nd September))

SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2012

ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE 2.00 PM PIANO/STRINGS
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CONCERT

Monday to Friday, 27 -31 August

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Orange Regional Conservatorium 73A Hill Street, Orange Orange Regional Conservatorium 73A Hill Street, Orange Orange Function Centre, Eyles Street Orange (off Bathurst Road) Orange Function Centre, Eyles Street Orange

WOODWIND/BRASS
Mon/Tues, 3 /4 September

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Wednesday, 5 September

SCHOOL CHORAL DAYS th th

Thursday/Friday, 6 /7 September

OPEN CHORAL
Friday night 7 September
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Orange Civic Theatre Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street, Orange

VOCAL

Weekend 8 /9 September th Operatic Aria Saturday night 8 .

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Featuring:
Junior Pianoforte Scholarship Senior Pianoforte Scholarship Junior String Scholarship Senior String Scholarship Junior Woodwind Scholarship Woodwind Scholarship Brass Scholarship Operatic Aria Welsh Choral Open Welsh Choral Junior Junior Vocal Scholarship Senior Vocal Scholarship Open Choral 10 Ensemble Program Scholarships Orange City Council Orange City Council Orange Regional Arts Foundn. Hogans Pharmacy Orange Regional Arts Foundn. The Shaw Family Orange Ex-Services Club McDonalds Welsh Cultural Foundation Welsh Cultural Foundation Orange Credit Union Orange Credit Union Orange Regional Conservatorium ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 25 May, 2012
ENTRY SECRETARY JANELLE GIBSON P.O. BOX 8556, ORANGE NSW 2800
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$600 tuition $600 tuition $400 tuition $600 tuition $400 tuition $600 tuition $600 tuition st $5000 1 Prize $700 $700 $400 tuition - Local competitor $600 tuition-local competitor st $800 1 Prize Value $3,400

WE ARE A PROUD MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF EISTEDDFOD SOCIETIES OF AUSTRALIA INC.

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Vocal & Instrumental August 9th September 2012

Janelle Gibson Ruth Harrison Sue Tallis Margaret Williams Jenny Manning Jordan Sawyers 02 6362 7376 02 6365 3250 am 02 6361 9595 eve 02 6362 6635 02 63614025 0434 211 339 Entries General General General/School Choirs General General

Contact Persons:

www.orangeisteddfod.com

Entries close 25th May, 2012

Janelle Gibson PO Box 8556, ORANGE 2800 Phone: 02 6362 7376 Strings & Piano Brass/Woodwind/Bands Vocal/Choral
O.R.C. O.R.C. Senior/Junior Brass/Woodwind/Vocal General Accompanying Senior Vocal Senior Instrumental (available nights only 30/31 August) Up to 4th Grade W/wind only General General Accompanying Beginners Beginners to Grade 4 only

VOCAL / INSTRUMENTAL ENTRY SECRETARY:

ADJUDICATORS:
Kathryn Phillips, Bexley NSW Leon Paix, Boomey, NSW Faye Dumont, Hawthorn, VIC OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS:
1. Donna Riles 2. Meriel Owen 3. Anne Stevens 4. Ruth Harrison 5. Pauline Arnold 6.Lujia Zhang 7. Fran Wilton 8. Bev Glover (02) 63617974 (02) 63617974 0407 784 238 (02)63653250 (02) 63627271 (by appointment only) (02)63617974 (02) 63653213 (02) 63631414/0414618150

O.R.C.

OFFICE BEARERS - 2012

PRESIDENT VICE- PRESIDENT MINUTES SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY ENTRY SECRETARY -V&I -S&D - Dance TREASURER PUBLICITY/SPONSORSHIP PATRON AUDITOR PUBLIC OFFICER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dance Speech/Drama Vocal/Instrumental Honorary Members Margaret Williams Carol Smithers/Sally Johnson Ruth Harrison Sue Tallis Janelle Gibson Helen Croke Diane Daniel Diane Daniel Paulette Cox Mayor, Councillor John Davis Leanne Boss Diane Daniel

Carol Smithers, Glenys Paterson, Diane Daniel, Paulette Cox, Sally Johnson, Jenny Marsh, Jenny Kain Helen Croke, Sandra McQueen Ruth Harrison, Sue Tallis, Janelle Gibson, Margaret Williams, Jenny Manning, Jordan Sawyers Pauline Arnold, Yvonne Tracey, Leon Paix, Enid Dawes, Meredie Wright, Irene Sticka

The Eisteddfod Committee wants to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all sponsors, donors and volunteer helpers for their great assistance in the success of our 33rd Eisteddfod. Thanks also Michelle Pearce, Liz Kenney, Peter Telford of Orange Civic Theatre, John Harvey Orange Function Centre, & Graham Sattler, Director, Orange Regional Conservatorium..

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PRIZE MONEY & ENTRY FEES

SECTIONS 6-12 yrs Beginners/Grades 1-3 13-18yrs Grades 4-7+ Grades 2 & 3 AMEB Grades 4 & 5 AMEB Vocal Championship 18yrs & under Welsh Solo (16yrs & under) Open Vocal Solo Open Welsh Solo Open Lieder Solo Open Oratorio Solo Open Vocal Recital Open Operatic Aria (McDonalds) Open Instrumental solo Open Piano: Romantic; Classical/ Baroque; Jazz Duets 8 12yrs Duets 13-18yrs Open Duet Choir 6-12 yrs Choir/Ensemble 13-18yrs Welsh Choir Stages 2/3 Open Vocal Ensemble (16 singers max.) Open Welsh Choir Open Sacred Choral Open Choral Championship Junior Instrumental Ensemble (3-15 players) Percussion Band Junior Instrumental Band (16 or more players) Senior Instrumental Ensemble (3-15 players) Senior Instrumental Group (16 or more players) Open Instrumental Ensemble (3-15 players Open Instrumental Group (16 or more players) All Scholarships ENTRY $5.00 $5.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.50 $8.50 $9.00 $6.00 $8.50 $12.50 $8.50 $12.50 $12.50 $20.00 $8.50 $9.00 $6.50 $8.50 $12.50 $12.50 $12.50 $15.00 $12.50 $14.50 $15.00 $15.00 $10 $10 $12.50 $12.50 $15.00 $12.50 $15.00 $14.50 1st Medal Medal $15 $15 $25 $40 $100+T $30 +T $40 $100+T $40 $75 $75 $5000 $40 $50+T Medal $30 $60 $40 + T $50 +T $700+T $60 $700 + T $200 + T $800+ T $30+T+P $30+T+P $50+T+P $50+T+P $80+T+P $50+T+P $80+T+P Tuition
P = Pennant

2nd Medal Medal $10 $10 $15 $20 $25 $20 $20 $40 $20 $30 $30 $500 $20 $25 Medal $20 $40 $25 $25 $200 $40 $200 $50 $200 Pennant Pennant Pennant Pennant Pennant Pennant Pennant

3rd Medal Medal $5 $5 $10 $15 $10 $10 $10 $20 $10 $20 $20 $200 $10

Medal $10 $10 $15 $15 $100

$100 Pennant Pennant Pennant Pennant Pennant Pennant Pennant

T = Trophy

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City of Orange Eisteddfod General Rules

Entries
1. This competition is open to Amateurs only. ie people who do not derive their major income from performance. 2. ENTRIES: In 2012 entries will be made on-line at www.geni.gaia.com.au If you have difficulties with on-line entries please contact us for help. An on-line admin fee will be $4 per invoice. Method of payment will be credit/debit card only. Manual entries may be sent to Entry Secretary. PO Box 8556, Orange. NSW 2800 accompanied by cheque or money order for entry fee. 3. No entries will be accepted or recorded unless accompanied by full entry fee. 4. No refund will be made for an entry fee paid after the entry has been accepted. 5. In all competitions which are subject to an age limit, the age of the competitor shall be taken at the 31st December, 2012. The Committee reserves the right to call upon any competitor at any time to provide a copy of his/her Birth Certificate and can withhold any prize until certificate has been produced. 6. Local is a competitor living in an area with a 2800 postcode. 7. Restricted means never having won a first prize in that section at any age at any Eisteddfod or competition up to the closing date of entries. (This refers to the title of the section, not the routine/piece.) Competitors eligible are permitted to enter Restricted or Open sections, or both, but must not repeat the same routine/piece. 8. In all sections where 2 or more are competing, the names of each competitor must be given at the time of entry, except in the case of groups. 9. Competitors must not have been pupils of the adjudicator in the 6 months prior to the Eisteddfod. 10. Entrants are responsible for royalty and copyright payments and liabilities if any. 11. Competitors enter at their own risk. 12. Notification of appearance is not given by mail unless a program is ordered on entering. 13. All care has been taken in the compilation of the Syllabus and Program and the Committee reserves the right to rectify any errors or omissions. 14. Please check receipt of entries carefully and rectify errors or omissions immediately, as no alterations can be made after program is printed.

Performances
15. The Committee reserves the right to amend the program at any time, to appoint a substitute or additional adjudicator, to divide or combine any sections or to alter competition times. 16. No competitor may compete more than once in any one section unless specific rules apply. 17. Competitors must be ready to take their place on the stage at the appointed time and in the order set down in the program. 18. No person may take another persons place in the program. 19. No medals are to be worn on stage. 20. No rehearsals are allowed on the stage of any venue during the Eisteddfod. 21. Competitors as nominated by the Committee will be invited to perform at the Grand Concert. 22. No videos or photographs are to be taken of any performance with the exception of the official photographers. This includes the use of mobile phones. 23. All mobile phones are to be switched off in all venues during performances. 24. Audience members are asked not to enter or leave the venue while competitors are performing.

Adjudication
25. The decision of the adjudicator is final unless a protest is lodged. Protests must be in writing, setting out full details of the protest and accompanied by a deposit of $5. If the protest is not upheld the deposit is forfeited.

City of Orange Eisteddfod Inc Page 5 26. Verbal grievances/complaints to individual Committee members, volunteers or other parents are not in the spirit of the Eisteddfod competition and will not be tolerated and could lead to exclusion from any further participation in the Eisteddfod. 27. The Adjudicator has the authority of the Committee to withhold or alter any prize which he/she is of the opinion that sufficient merit has not been displayed. 28. A report sheet from the Adjudicator will be available free of charge for competitors in each section. 29. If any competitor, teacher or parent approaches the Adjudicator before or during any section, the competitor may be disqualified.

Electrical Equipment
30. All electrical equipment brought into the performance venues must be checked by a Certified Electrician prior to the Eisteddfod and have a current electrical tag in place. Any electrical equipment not meeting the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines will not be allowed to be used.

Competitors
31. The Committee reserves the right to use the competitors details in the compilation of the program, including photographs for publicity purposes.

Spirit of the Eisteddfod

The motto of our Eisteddfod is Learn and Grow Through Performance and we aim to provide a supportive and encouraging environment where competitors can achieve their best. The Eisteddfod Committee values the positive contribution of a supportive and respectful audience to all competitors.

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RULES FOR VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS

1. RESTRICTED means NOT having won a FIRST PRIZE in any solo instrumental or vocal section at any previous Eisteddfod. The Restricted Rule applies up to the date of CLOSE OF ENTRIES OF THE EISTEDDFOD.

MUSIC
In all sections, competitors must hand one (1) copy of the selected music/ music and words, to the Green Room person at least 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SESSION. The Committee accepts no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, any original works. Music should be printed, but if handwritten, it must be legible. No competitor may perform the same item in more than one (1) section, except in the case of Scholarship sections. All music submitted must be clearly marked with SECTION NUMBER AND COMPETITORS NUMBER NO NAME OR SCHOOL SHOULD BE VISIBLE. ALL BARS IN MUSIC GIVEN TO THE ADJUDICATOR MUST BE NUMBERED. CD backings only allowed in Popular Song. Microphones allowed only in Popular Song and Open Contemporary Ensemble sections.

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ACCOMPANISTS
8. An official accompanist can be provided for Vocal/Instrumental Sections and competitors should state on the entry form if an accompanist is required. All music to be used by an official Accompanist MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE ACCOMPANIST AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EISTEDDFOD AND THREE (3) WEEKS FOR THE OPERATIC ARIA. A competitor may provide his/her own Accompanist. It is the competitors responsibility to contact the Accompanist. A list of Accompanists is provided below: Donna Riles (02) 6317974 ORC Senior / Junior Brass, Woodwind, Vocal Meriel Owen (02) 63617974 ORC General Accompanying Lujia Zhang (02) 63617974 ORC General Accompanying Ruth Harrison (02) 63653250 Up to Grade 4 Woodwind only Pauline Arnold (02) 63627271 General Accompanying Fran Wilton (02) 63653213 Beginners to Grade 4 only Bev Glover (02) 63631414/0414 618 150 Beginners to Grade 4 only Anne Stevens 0407 784 238 Senior Vocal and Instrumental (Not available during the days of Thurs. 30th and Fri 31st August, but available on the nights of these dates. Not available for Grand Concert) 9. The cost of an official Accompanist in all Open sections, Scholarships and Championships is $10 per section, regardless of age.

TIME LIMITS
10. Competitors must comply strictly with the TIME LIMITS. Competitors will not be adjudicated after the specific time limit has elapsed. At the commencement of the music/song/piece, etc, the timekeeper will set the time to the appropriate time allowed for that section (the actual playing or singing time). Upon the time being reached, a bell will be rung and adjudication will cease. A second bell may be rung if needed. Competitors who continue after the time limit has elapsed may not be awarded a prize and a comment about the time excess will be noted on the comment sheet. PLEASE KEEP TO THE TIME LIMITS WHICH ARE ALLOCATED.

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COMPETITORS EQUIPMENT

11. Competitors equipment must be brought into the venue through the door. Provided an hour before each session. All equipment must be removed from the stage and venue at the conclusion of each session. IT IS THE COMPETITORS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IS SAFETY CHECKED AND TAGGED.

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES:
12. Presentation of prizes will be as follows, wherever possible: Major Prizes to be presented on the stage following adjudication or at the Concert. Minor prizes to be collected from the Office. The onus is on the competitor to collect all prizes, medals, certificates, reports, money and music etc.

WINNERS OF ARIA SECTION:

13. Winners of the Aria section and all Scholarship winners should be available to perform at the Concert if required. 14. Scholarship and Aria winners are ineligible to enter these sections again until three (3) years have elapsed. A Junior Scholarship winner may enter for a Senior Scholarship in the following year. 15. Scholarship entrants must have competed in at least two (2) other sections of the same discipline to be eligible to enter the Scholarship section.

DUETS:
16. An Instrumental Duet is when two (2) instruments are played together using music specifically written for a duet, not a solo instrument with accompaniment. A Vocal Duet is when two (2) singers sing together in two part harmony (not in unison).

COPYRIGHT RULE:
17. The competitor may hand in a music photocopy for the Adjudicator, provided that: a) Form No 2 is attached to EACH photocopy (ie Adjudication Copy for use at Eisteddfods) b) Form No 1 must 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 and given to Green Room officials when the competitor first performs at the Eisteddfod. It will then be filed. c) The original to be used by the competitor. All photocopies will be destroyed in the Green Room after use. d) Form No 5 Temporary Copy is to be used by Accompanists in an Eisteddfod Competition. Accompanists please take note. NOTE: ALL FORMS ARE TO BE FOUND IN THE VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM

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BANDS/ENSEMBLES/CHOIRS:
18. Leaders must hand their music (for the Adjudicator) to the Green Room officials at least 20 minutes before the session begins. 19. Leaders must submit to the Green Room officials a list of members of the Band/ Ensemble/ Choir performing in each section. This is to comply with the Workplace, Health and Safety rules of the venues. 20. The performers in each group should be bona fide members of that group. 21. Organisations can enter more than one group in a section as long as the membership of each group is unique, ie Competitors can perform in only one of their organisations groups. 22. A competitor may perform in a maximum of two (2) groups in a section, as long as: a) he/she is a bona fide member of each group. b) the groups represent different organizations, eg school and community group/ 2 different community groups; c) the names of the performer and the groups in which he/she intends to perform are given in writing to the Green Room officials before competing on the day. 23. No teachers are permitted to perform with Junior groups, except in Special Needs sections. 24. Bands and School Ensembles/Choirs will perform at the Orange Function Centre, Eyles St, Orange. 25. Bands perform on the floor area of the Function Centre not on stage, unless advised by the Committee. 26. No piano will be available for bands on Band Day. 27. Bands need to bring their own equipment music stands, extension leads, CD Players if needed for Percussion Bands, etc. All electrical equipment is to be checked and tagged, and is the responsibility of the competitors. 28. On Band Day, leaders are asked to ensure that equipment and instruments are stored neatly and compactly to avoid damage to them and that players are quiet while performances are taking place.

PIANO SECTIONS:
29. Extra devices cannot be brought on to the stage or attached to the piano.

ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS:

The City of Orange Brass Band sponsors 2 encouragement awards for brass players: 12yrs & under - $150. To be used for tuition and/or music purchases (in agreement with the sponsors). 14yrs & under - $150. To be used for tuition and/or music purchases (in agreement with the sponsors). These are chosen by the adjudicator based on the competitors solo performances during the eisteddfod. The City of Orange Eisteddfod Pianoforte Encouragement Award Trophy: For a local competitor (postcode 2800) who performed in any restricted piano sections 7-10years.

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404. Small School Choir Sponsor Laith Ismail (100 or under enrolments) Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. Secondary School Choir st nd rd 1 $50; 2 $25; 3 $15 Two (2) contrasting songs. Minimum two (2) parts. Open Choral Championship Saturday th evening 27 August 2011 Sponsored by Central West Financial Solutions, (AMP) Ken & Dorothy McCarron & Eisteddfod st nd 1 Prize $800, 2 Prize $200 (Any combination of voices). Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. Minimum two (2) parts. Twelve Minute Time Limit Open Sacred Choral Sponsor - The Orange Eisteddfod Any combination of voices Two (2) contrasting sacred items
12 MINS TIME LIMIT

VOCAL / CHORAL SECTIONS

NB. IF AN OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST IS REQUIRED, THE MUSIC MUST BE SENT AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE EISTEDDFOD. OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS FEE (TO BE PAID WITH ENTRIES) IS $10 FOR EACH OPEN SECTION, SCHOLARSHIP AND CHAMPIONSHIP (REGARDLESS OF COMPETITORS AGE). YOU MAY USE YOUR OWN ACCOMPANIST.
NB: You must contact the accompanist yourself, (See list on page 1). Any rehearsals will be at the competitors cost. SCHOOL CHORAL SECTIONS ALL TEACHERS OF CHOIRS MUST SUBMIT A LIST OF ALL CHILDRENS NAMES WHEN ARRIVING ON CHOIR DAYS 1 NAMES LIST FOR EACH CHOIR FROM EACH SCHOOL PLEASE THESE LISTS TO BE HANDED IN TO GREEN ROOM WITH MUSIC (This is due to Workplace Occupational Health & Safety Rules)

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1 Prize nd 2 Prize

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$200 + Trophy $50

Trophy presented in honour of Donovan Burn, long serving & esteemed past Music Director of the Rowland Gregory Orpheus Singers (now the Orange Male Voice Choir) for his contribution to the Citys music.

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MUSIC BARS MUST BE NUMBERED

CHORAL SECTIONS All choirs, excepting sections 403, 409,410, 411, minimum twelve- (12) voices. 400. Stage 1 Primary School Choir Sponsor Bletchington School (Stage 1) Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. Stage 2 Primary School Choir Sponsor Bletchington School (Stage 2) - (Years 3 & 4). Two contrasting songs. Own choice. Stage 3 Primary School Choir Sponsor Bletchington School (Stage 3) - (Years 5 & 6) Two contrasting songs. One song to be performed in at least two (2) parts. Mixed age Primary Choir Max 30 voices School Stages 1-3 Two (2) contrasting songs. Children not necessarily from any one school

401.

Welsh Choral Award Sponsored by Welsh Cultural Foundation Australia Primary School age choir Stages 2&3 (Not necessarily belonging to a school). Two (2) songs to be sung, one must be in the Welsh language, to music of any source. The other may be sung in any language, but if not in Welsh must be sung to accepted Welsh tune. 1st Prize $700; 2nd Prize $200; 3rd Prize. $100 Welsh Choral Award Welsh Cultural Foundation Open & including Secondary School Age Choirs Two (2) songs to be sung, one must be in the Welsh Language to music from any source. The other may be sung in any language, but if not in Welsh, must be sung to an accepted Welsh tune. $700- 1st Prize; $200 - 2nd Prize; $100 3rd Prize

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410. Junior Vocal Ensemble

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413. Contemporary Vocal Group OPEN (3-12 singers). Two contrasting items. One to be a capella. Both to be contemporary songs. Own choice. Time limit up to 6 mins.

Maximum 16 voices - (18yrs & under).

Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice.

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Open Vocal Ensemble Maximum 16 voices Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice. Open Madrigal Group Two (2) contrasting songs. Own choice.

412.

414. A Cappella Singing Group 2 contrasting songs (up to 6 mins). Any age

39 Sale Street, Orange Phone 6363 1000 or visit www.pfisher.com.au

The Orange Regional Arts Foundation supports and encourages a wide variety of arts related activities and projects in the region (including the City of Orange Eisteddfod). As part of its successful and continued involvement the Foundation is actively seeking new members to become patrons of the arts, and to support its expanding commitment. For further information please contact: Jane Arnott 6362 0276 or Elizabeth Sarks 6363 1380

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VOCAL SECTIONS
TIME LIMITS VOCAL AGE SECTIONS 12 yrs & under 14 yrs & under 16 yrs & under 18 yrs & under Open
440. Open Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice.

4mins max 6mins max 6mins max 8mins max 8mins max

441.

VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR

Sponsored by Jack & Alison Dutton (18 yrs & under.) Two contrasting songs. No microphone. rd Trophy + 1st $100; 2nd - $25 3 $10 To qualify competitors must enter at least two (2) other vocal solo sections and sing in them before the championship sections.

**NO CD BACKING TAPES ARE ALLOWED

MICROPHONES ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN POPULAR SONG SECTIONS

415. 416. 417. 418. 419. 420. 421. 422. 423. 424. 425. 426. 427. 428. 429. 430. 431. 432. 433. 434. 435. 436. 437. 438. 439. 6 yrs & under Own choice 8 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 13 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo Sponsored by B McDonald 15 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo Sponsored by B McDonald 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. Solo 8 yrs & under. Character song. (Costume optional). Own choice Sponsor U3A Orange 10 yrs & under. Character song. (Costume optional). Own choice 12 yrs & under. Character song (Costume optional). Own choice Sponsor U3A Orange 14 yrs & under. Character song (Costume optional). Own choice 16 yrs & under. Character song. (Costume optional). Own choice Sponsor U3A Orange 18 yrs & under. Character Song (Costume optional). Own Choice Sponsor U3A Orange 12 yrs & under. Folk Song Own choice 13 yrs & Over Folk Song Own Choice 12 yrs & under. Sacred Song Own choice.
13 yrs & over. Sacred Song. Own choice 14 yrs & under. Popular Song. Own choice. Jazz or Blues - Microphone optional

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WELSH SONG (16 yrs & under). Sponsored by Welsh Cultural Foundation One song to be sung In Welsh language to music from any source. st nd rd 1 $30; 2 $20; 3 $10 SPECIAL NEEDS SOLO (ANY AGE) Persons with Special Needs - Own Choice.Sponsor: Irene Sticka McDONALDS OPEN OPERATIC ARIA Own choice to be sung in ORIGINAL KEY. FINALISTS will be chosen and are required to sing a contrasting 2nd Aria. (Number chosen depends on entries.) Time Limit each Aria - 8 minutes 1st Prize $5000 - McDonalds Restaurant 2nd Prize $500 /Huxtable Family/Orange Eisteddfod 3rd Prize $200 Pauline Arnold (Introduce own Items Please) OPEN OPERATIC ARIA All music to be used by the official accompanist must be in the hands of the Accompanist at least3 weeks before the Eisteddfod commences. This rule will be strictly adhered to. The official accompanist can refuse to accompany if music is not sent by correct date. NB Entrance to Operatic Aria section is conditional upon performance in two (2) other OPEN vocal sections. (These two (2) sections must be competed in before aria section.)

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16 yrs & under. Popular Song. Own choice. Jazz or blues -Microphone optional 18 yrs & under. Popular song. Own choice. Jazz or blues -Microphone optional 12 yrs & under. Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice. 13-16 yrs Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice. . 18 yrs & under. Vocal Duet. Two (2) part harmony not unison. Own choice. Sponsor B. McDonald

445. OPEN SACRED SONG - 8 mins One Song. Own Choice. 446. OPEN MUSICAL COMEDY, OPERETTA, AND MUSICAL Drama - 8 mins Musical Comedy or Operetta, (Costume optional).

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447. OPEN VOCAL SOLO - 8 mins One Song. Own choice. 448. OPEN LIEDER - 8 mins Sponsored by Pauline Arnold One Song. Own Choice. Preferably sung in original language. st nd rd 1 $40; 2 $20; 3 $10 (Introduce own item please) 455. 456. 454.

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OPEN POPULAR SOLO Jazz or Blues microphone optional Pop is defined as music since the late 1950s that is most widely circulated and, which is a commercially promoted kind of popular music (not Musical Theatre). Licensed backing tapes (with no vocals) or live accompaniment will be accepted. Microphones are optional Song of choice up to 6 mins OPEN MALE SOLO Own choice. VETERANS SOLO- (55 yrs +) Own choice

449. OPEN RECITAL SECTION - 8 mins each st nd rd 1 $75; 2 $30;3 $20 Two (2) contrasting songs One in foreign language. Contestants will introduce own items please 450. OPEN ORATORIO - 8 mins Sponsored by Pauline Arnold Own Choice. With preceding recitative if any. 1st $75; 2nd $30; 3rd $20 (Introduce own item please) 451. OPEN WELSH SOLO - (Over 16 yrs) Sponsored by Welsh Cultural Foundation One (1) song to be sung in the Welsh language st nd rd 1 $100; 2 $40; 3 $20 (Introduce own item please) 452. OPEN VOCAL SOLO By Australian composer Own choice Time Limit 8 mins 453. SONG BY AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER (18 yrs & under) Solo own choice

457. JUNIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (15 yrs & under) Sponsored by Orange Credit Union in memory of Bert Driver NB: Sing (two) 2 contrasting songs. One may have been sung in another section. Competitor must enter at least 2 other sections and perform before the scholarship section (2800 LOCAL COMPETITORS ONLY) st 1 Prize $400 for Tuition. Time: 10 mins 458. SENIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (16 yrs & over) Sponsored by Orange Credit Union in memory of Bert Driver NB: Sing (two) contrasting songs. One may have been sung in another section. Competitor must enter at least 2 other sections and perform before the scholarship section. (2800 Local Competitors only) st 1 Prize $600 for Tuition. Time: 12 mins

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NB. IF AN OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST IS REQUIRED, THE MUSIC MUST BE SENT AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE EISTEDDFOD OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS FEE (TO BE PAID WITH ENTRIES) IS $10 FOR EACH OPEN SECTION, SCHOLARSHIP AND CHAMPIONSHIP (REGARDLESS OF COMPETITORS AGE). YOU MAY USE YOUR OWN ACCOMPANIST.
NB: You must contact the accompanist yourself, (See list on page 1). Any rehearsals will be at the competitors cost.

INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS
NB: ALL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS MAY ENTER AGAIN AFTER 3 YEARS HAS ELAPSED. NB: SCHOLARSHIPS WILL NOT BE HELD IF NO MORE THAN 5 PERSONS ENTER.

ALL MUSIC BARS MUST BE NUMBERED

Time limit 15 mins 1st Prize $400 for tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least 2 other woodwind sections to be eligible. ** Encouragement Award Highly Commended Certificate 462. JUNIOR STRING SCHOLARSHIP ORANGE REGIONAL ARTS FOUNDATION 12yrs & under Time Limit 15 mins st 1 Prize $400 for tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee. Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least 2 other string sections to be eligible. **Encouragement Award Highly Commended Certificate 463. HOGANS PHARMACY - SENIOR STRING SCHOLARSHIP- String Scholarship Section (13-18yrs) Time Limit 15 mins st 1 Prize $600 for Tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least 2 other string sections to be eligible Encouragement Award (13-18yrs) This award will be given to a competitor who shows promise in this section . Adjudicator will choose encouragement award $50 voucher + small trophy Sponsor Janelle Gibson

459. HARRY SLOGGETT MEMORIAL BRASS INSTRUMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP. Sponsored by Orange Ex-Services Club Time: 15 mins Brass Scholarship Section (18 yrs & under) st 1 Prize - $600 for Tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least two (2) other brass sections to be eligible. Encouragement Award (18yrs & under) This award will be given to a competitor who shows promise in this section . Adjudicator will choose Encouragement Award. $50 Voucher + small trophy Sponsor Janelle Gibson 460. SENIOR WOODWIND SCHOLARSHIP (13-18yrs) Time limit 15 mins max st 1 Prize $600 for Tuition from a recognised teacher or institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Own choice play 2 contrasting pieces (1 may have been played in another section) NB Competitors must have competed in at least (2) two other woodwind sections to be eligible Encouragement Award (13-18yrs) This award will be given to a competitor who shows promise in this section . The adjudicator chooses Encouragement award. Voucher for $50+ small trophy Sponsor: Janelle Gibson 461. JUNIOR WOODWIND SCHOLARSHIP ORANGE REGIONAL ARTS FOUNDATION (12yrs & under)

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464. ORANGE REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM 10 Scholarships for Instrumental Players to partake in Orange Regional Conservatorium Ensemble Program over a period of 1 year. Chosen by Adjudicator. Rule: The condition being that the recipients must not be presently enrolled in Orange Regional Conservatorium ensemble programs. CITY OF ORANGE BRASS BAND Brass Encouragement Award (2800 Competitor) 12yrs & under $150 Prize money to be used for tuition and/or music purchases (in agreement with the sponsors) CITY OF ORANGE BRASS BAND Brass Encouragement Award (2800 Competitor). 14yrs & under $150 Prize money to be used for tuition and/or music purchases (in agreement with the sponsors) Chosen by Adjudicator

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RECORDER GROUPS
465. Recorder Group. Minimum 3 players. 12yrs & under. Own Choice. 466. Recorder Group Minimum 3 players 16yrs & under Own Choice 467. Recorder Group. Own Choice. Open 10 mins max

GUITAR / MANDOLIN SECTION SOLO INSTRUMENT ONLY

468. 469. 470. 471. 472. 473. 474. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 14 yrs & under, Own Choice. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 18yrs & under. Own Choice. OPEN Solo. Own Choice. OPEN Electric Bass Guitar.

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY THE NEW RULE SECTION FOR BANDS (Rules 18-28)
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ALL BAND / PERCUSSION SECTIONS ARE GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY LANDERS MUSIC

Please bring own tape recorders, extension leads, music stands etc It is the competitors responsibility that all electrical equipment is safety checked and tagged.

BAND DAY 5TH September 2012 AT ORANGE FUNCTION CENTRE EYLES STREET ORANGE Instrumental Groups/Ensemble Band Sections 475. 476. 477. Stage 1 School Percussion Group. Own Choice. Stages 2-3 School Percussion Group. Own Choice Persons with Special Needs. Percussion Group.. Own Choice (any number of players) Sponsor: Irene Sticka Junior Instrumental Ensemble. 12yrs & under (3-15 players.) Junior Band 12yrs & under 16 or more players. To play 1 piece. Own choice Senior Instrumental Ensemble.18yrs& under (3-15 players) Senior Band. 18yrs & under - (16 or more players). Senior Orchestra. 18yrs& under (16 or more players) Senior Jazz/Stage Band 18yrs & under (any number of players) OPEN Orchestra (16 or more players) OPEN Instrumental Ensemble (3-15 players) OPEN Band. (16 or more players). OPEN Jazz/Stage Band (any number or players) OPEN Contemporary Ensemble. Vocal Solo permitted OPEN Chamber Group (without conductor) (3-9 players, including pianist) Sponsor: Laith Ismail

478. 479. 480. 481. 482. 483. 484. 485. 486. 487. 488. 489.

TIME LIMITS BRASS, WOODWIND, STRING SECTIONS BARS MUST BE ALL MUSIC 12yrs & under 4 mins max NUMBERED
14yrs & under City of Orange 6 mins max Inc Eisteddfod 16yrs & under 6 mins max 18yrs & under 8 mins max Open 8 mins max

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530. BARTOK String Solo 16yrs & under Time Limit 6 mins max st nd rd 1 $50 2 $15 3 $10 Sponsored by Meriel Owen String Ensemble (3-5 players) Primary school age (K-6) Own Choice Time 4 mins max String Ensemble (6 or more players) Primary School age (K-6) Own choice Time 4 mins max Sponsor: Gwenda Garde String Ensemble (3-5 players) Secondary School age own choice Time 6 mins max Sponsor: Gwenda Garde String Ensemble (6 or more players) Secondary School age Own choice Time 6 mins max Sponsor: Robin Thompson String Ensemble (3-5 players) OPEN age Own choice Time 8 mins max String Ensemble (6 or more players) OPEN age Time 8 mins max Sponsor: Robin Thompson OWN COMPOSITION for any instrument 15yrs & over (copy must be sent to us 3 weeks before eisteddfod) V/I Entry Secretary PO Box 8556 ORANGE NSW 2800

531. 532.

INSTRUMENTAL DUETS
490. 491. 492. 493. 494. 495. 496. 8 yrs & under. Own Choice 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. OPEN Instrumental Duet. Own Choice. 533.

534.

BRASS SOLOS
497. 498. 499. 500. 501. 502. 503. 504. 505. 506. 507. Beginners Brass (Any age) (Up to 2yrs of tuition) Own Choice. Restricted10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 10yrs & under. Own choice Restricted 12yrs&under. Own choice 12yrs& under. Own choice Restricted 14 yrs. Own Choice 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. Restricted 16 yrs. Own Choice.. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice.. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. Open Brass Solo. Own Choice. WOODWIND SOLOS INCLUDING RECORDERS Beginner (less than 18mths tuition) Own Choice Sponsored by Cassandra Bennett 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. Grade 1-3. Own Choice. Sponsor: Graham Baker Piano Tuning 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. Grade 4 6. Own Choice. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: Graham Baker Piano Tuning th 7 Grade +. Own Choice. 16yrs & under Own choice 18yrs & under Own choice Open Woodwind Solo. Own Choice Open Jazz Solo Own choice 535. 536. 537.

508. 509. 510. 511. 512. 513. 514. 515. 516. 517. 518.

STRING SOLOS
519. Beginner strings Less than 18 months tuition - Own Choice Sponsor Gwenda Garde 520. 8 yrs & under. Own Choice 521. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 522. Grades 1-3. Own choice 523. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 524. Grades 4-6. Own choice. 525. 14yrs & under. Own Choice. 526. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 527. 18yrs & under. Own choice 528. Grade 7 +. Own choice 529. Open String Solo. Own Choice

Pianoforte Encouragement Award Trophy NUMBERED For any competitor in 7 10 yrs Restricted sections Orange Eisteddfod Inc City of (piano) A local competitor (Postcode 2800) Sponsored by Orange Eisteddfod NB: SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS MAY RE-ENTER TIME LIMITS AFTER 3 YEARS HAS ELAPSED. 12yrs & under 4 mins max 14yrs & under 6 mins max PIANOFORTE SECTIONS 16yrs & under 6 mins max ORANGE 8 mins max CITY COUNCIL JUNIOR 18yrs538. & under PIANOFORTE8 mins max SCHOLARSHIP 15YRS & Open UNDER TIME: 15 MINS MAX Prize $600 For tuition by a recognised teacher or Institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Play 2 contrasting pieces Own choice One may have been played in another section NB Competitors must have competed in at least 2 other Piano sections to be eligible. **Encouragement Award (15yrs & under) This award will be given to a competitor who shows promise in this section. Chosen by adjudicator. Certificate + small trophy 539. ORANGE CITY COUNCIL SENIOR PIANOFORTE SCHOLARSHIP SECTION 16YRS & OVER TIME: 15 MINS MAX Prize $600 For tuition by a recognised teacher or Institution agreed to by the Eisteddfod Committee Play 2 contrasting pieces Own choice One may have been played in another section NB Competitors must have competed in at least 2 other Piano sections to be eligible. **Encouragement Award** Awarded to a competitor who shows promise in this section chosen by adjudicator Certificate + small trophy

ALL MUSIC BARS MUST BE

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547. 548. 549. 550. 551. 552. 553. 554. 555. 14yrs & under. Own Choice. 15yrs & under. Own Choice. 16yrs & under. Own Choice.

Popular Piano Solos

10 yrs & under. Own Choice. Sponsor: VTM Valves 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. Open Popular Piano. Own choice.

Piano Solos
556. 557. 558. 559. 560. 561. 562. 563. 564. 565. 566. 567. 568. 7 yrs & under - Own Choice. 8 yrs & under. Own Choice.
Sponsored by Pamela & Douglas Brooks

569.

570.

9 yrs & under. Own Choice. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 11 yrs & under. Own Choice. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 13 yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: VTM Valves 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. . 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. 12yrs & under BARTOK piano solo Sponsored by Meriel Owen 13-16yrs only BARTOK piano solo Sponsored by Meriel Owen Open Piano Solo Classical or Baroque Periods .Own Choice. Sponsored by Allan Baker & Son & Orange Eisteddfod Time 8 mins nd 1st $50, 2 $25, Open Piano Solo Romantic . Own Choice Time 8 mins 1st $50, 2nd $25 Sponsored by Mar Family - Loc Sing Restaurant Open Jazz Piano Time 8 mins st nd 1 $50 2 $25 Sponsor: VTM Valves

RESTRICTED PIANO SOLOS

540. 541. 542. 543. 544. 545. 546. 7yrs & under. Own Choice Sponsor: VTM Valves 8yrs & under. Own Choice 9yrs & under. Own Choice 10yrs & under. Own Choice. 11yrs & under. Own Choice 12yrs & under. Own Choice. 13yrs & under. Own Choice.

TIME LIMITS 12yrs & under 4 mins max 14yrs & under 6 mins max 16yrs & under 6 mins max City of Orange Eisteddfod Inc 18yrs & under 8 mins max Open 8 mins max

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578. 579. 580. 581. 14 yrs & under. Own Choice. 16 yrs & under. Own Choice. 18 yrs & under. Own Choice. Grade 2 AMEB Piano (having sat for this grade in 2012) st nd rd 1 Prize $25; 2 $15; 3 $10 Sponsor: Meredie Wright Grade 3 AMEB Piano (having sat for this grade in 2012) st nd rd 1 Prize $25; 2 $15; 3 $10 Sponsor: Meredie Wright Grade 4 & 5 AMEB Piano (having sat for this grade in 2012). st nd rd 1 Prize $40 2 $20 3 $15 Sponsor Margaret Williams Grade 6 & 7 AMEB Piano (having sat for this grade in 2012). st nd rd 1 Prize $40 2 $20 3 $15 Sponsor Margaret Williams

582. PIANO DUETS 571. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice. 572. 13-16 yrs & under. Own Choice 573. Open Piano Duet. Own Choice 574. OPEN DUET ON TWO GRAND PIANOS (to be held at the Orange Regional Conservatorium Time Limit 8 mins. PIANO SOLOS AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER 8 yrs & under. Own Choice. 10 yrs & under. Own Choice. 12 yrs & under. Own Choice.

583.

584.

575. 576. 577.

We are a member of The Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia Inc.

0CCCASIONAL CHILD CARE COTTAGE
a. Need care for your pre-schooler whilst at the Eisteddfod? The Occasional Child Care Cottage can help you. The Cottage is open between 8.30am and 5.00pm and is situated at 85 Kite Street with easy access & parking from the Woolworths Supermarket car park. Occasional Child Care has a warm homelike environment with experienced professional staff catering for children from 0-6 with hourly rates. For bookings and enquiries 02 63938670

b.

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FORM NO. 1: to be attached to each entry form. Teachers may sign one form on behalf of several students on the one entry form. FORM NO. 2: to be presented in Green Room attached to each piece of photocopies music (for the Adjudicator) FORM NO. 5: This form to be attached to Accompanists copy of the music.

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ENTRY FORM VOCAL / INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS ONLY

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ENTRY FORM FOR ORANGE EISTEDDFOD Please complete entry form and return, enclosing a self-addressed and stamped envelope to: The Vocal / Instrumental Secretary, Janelle Gibson , PO Box 8556 ORANGE NSW 2800. This entry form must reach th the Entry Secretary, postmarked not later than Friday 25 May 2011 and must be accompanied by full entry fee, by cheque or money order. (Stamps not accepted PLEASE NOTE: No notification of appearance time is given by mail, so a programme SHOULD be ordered when entering, which will be posted 14 days prior to commencement. If not sufficient room, the entry may be completed on plain paper, with similar headings and must contain declaration. DECLARATION: I will adhere to the rules governing 2012 competition and will accept the decision of the Committee on all questions or disputes arising out of, or not provided by the committee and legally binding. I have read and understand the copyright Rule 17. I also declare that I am/they are eligible in sections where conditions apply. I give permission for the

Orange Eisteddfod Society Inc to use my details in the compilation of the program and any publicity deemed necessary. Signed by or on behalf of competitor
NAME: ADDRESS: TEACHERS PHONE: COMPETITORS DOB: COMPETITORS PHONE:

***For additional entry space please turn over page

SECTION COMPETITORS NAME CATEGORY AGE AT 31/12/12 (If under 19 yrs) ENTRY FEE

Do you wish to be considered for an instrumental ensemble program scholarship at Orange Regional Conservatorium? Yes No Please Circle

COPYRIGHT- PLEASE SEND FORM 1 WITH THIS ENTRY FORM Please refer to Rule 17

Programme Incl Postage Open section Accomp Fees $10 per Section Scholarships or Championships Late Fee $10 Sponsorship TOTAL

$8.00 $

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** OFFICAL

$ $ $

$ $ $

ACCOMPANIST FEE $10.00 (per OPEN, SCHOLARSHIP OR CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION REGARDLESS OF AGE)** Are you using an Official Accompanist? Yes/No (Please circle)
K SPONSOR A SECTION Yes 1st Choice 2nd Choice (Payment included) $10 Section (Solo) $20 group $50 Band/Choir No

I would like to sponsor a section Name of Section preferred

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SECTION NO.

COMPETITORS NAME

CATEGORY

AGE AS AT 31/12/12 IF UNDER 19YRS

ENTRY FEE

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SUB-TOTAL