37th * INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED * SYLLABUS VOCAL. Robina Community Centre AUGUST 1 5

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1 37th * INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED * SYLLABUS VOCAL Robina Community Centre AUGUST 1 5 ENTRIES CLOSE Friday May 4 Enter online at Please ensure entries are received as early as possible. Late entries will be accepted only up to one week after closing date at double the entry fee. For assistance in entering online please contact the office. Office: Level 2, Robina Community Centre 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Qld 4226 Postal: PO Box 4925, Robina Town Centre Qld 4230 Australia Phone: Fax: mail@goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au Web: ABN: MAJOR SPONSOR ASSOCIATE SPONSORS

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3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kerry Watson - CHAIRMAN Tamara Morris - DEPUTY CHAIRMAN/COMPANY SECRETARY Geoff Smith Wayne Hickson Ian Cousins Nick Scott Richard Munro PATRON: Cr. Tom Tate - MAYOR, CITY OF GOLD COAST EXECUTIVE Judith Ferber - GENERAL MANAGER Nicci Wilson ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The 2017 Gold Coast Eisteddfod was a great success and I take this opportunity to thank each and every solo, duo or group competitor who graced our stages. Each year the experienced adjudicators comment on the remarkably high standard they witness throughout the seven weeks of the Eisteddfod and last year was no exception. To those involved in the presentation of the group items from 155 Primary and Secondary Schools, a huge thank you for your hard work and contribution in staging around two hundred hours of amazing talent at The Arts Centre in the genres of Choirs, Bands, Orchestras, Speech and Dance. Our visitor from the Llangollen Eisteddfod in Wales, Megan Hollie Robertson delighted the audience at The Musicale and we look forward to seeing who this year s winner of the International Voice of Musical Theatre will be part of their prize is a trip to the Gold Coast and an appearance at our Concert on October 21 st. Thank you to all parents for your involvement, support and encouragement. We sincerely appreciate how much effort, time and money goes into the preparation of all performances. This is year 37 of our highly respected competition and we look forward to seeing on our stages, the results of your hard work in preparation for your items. Sincere congratulations to all.! Best of luck Kerry Watson Page 2

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5 Sincere thanks to For funding the hire of the following venues: HOTA - HOME OF THE ARTS (FORMERLY THE ARTS CENTRE): 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise ALBERT WATERWAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE:Cnr Sunshine & Hooker Boulevards, Mermaid Waters ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE: 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Thanks to our Associate Sponsors - Thanks also to our valued individual Section Sponsors SHOULD YOU WISH TO SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE COMMUNITY EVENT, CONTACT THE GOLD COAST EISTEDDFOD OFFICE Phone: mail@goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au Page 4

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7 CONVENORS BANDS, ORCHESTRAS & INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS Pam Lowry Vicky Speight (String Orchestras) PIANO Miriam Dawood STRINGS/WIND/BRASS INSTRUMENTS Brett Randall CHORAL Marilyn Sheppard VOCAL Kirri Adams (07) DANCE Co-Ordinator Nicci Wilson Co-Convenor & Classical Repertoire Convenor Christine Hanna Celtic Convenor Char Chase SPEECH CHOIRS AND SPEECH & DRAM A Naomi Middlebrook naomimiddlebrook@hotmail.com YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc. (07) aporter@gcrs.com.au ADJUDICATOR VOCAL Dr. Daniel Jess Page 6

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9 PROGRAM DETAILS An Electronic Program is automatically included with each invoice. A printed copy of each program (Dance - Music/Speech & Drama) may also be ordered online. Program costs (including postage, handling and GST) are as follows: One Program: $15.00 Two Programs: $25.00 Or purchased from the following outlets for $10.00 each: Dance Desire Unit 4/25 Central Park Ave, Ashmore Dancers Emporium 2/417 Golden Four Drive, Tugun HOTA - Home of the Arts (formerly The Arts Centre) Box Office 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Eisteddfod Office Level 2, Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Ozwinds - Gold Coast Brass & Woodwind 2/25 Alicia Street, Southport Page 8

10 ADMISSION CHARGES SESSION TICKETS ADULTS CHILDREN HOTA Home of the Arts $10.00 $5.00 ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE $6.00 $3.00 ALBERT WATERWAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE $6.00 $3.00 FULL DAY TICKET ROBINA & ALBERT WATERWAYS COMMUNITY CENTRES PIANO, STRINGS/WIND/BRASS, VOCAL, DANCE SOLOS, SPEECH & DRAMA $16.00 $8.00 FULL DAY TICKET HOTA Home of the Arts DANCE GROUPS $25.00 $12.00 SINGLE DAY 2 SESSION TICKET HOTA Home of the Arts DANCE GROUPS $16.00 $8.00 SINGLE DAY 2 SESSION TICKET ROBINA & ALBERT WATERWAYS COMMUNITY CENTRES $10.00 $5.00 SEASON TICKETS DANCE $70.00 $30.00 BANDS/ORCHESTRAS $35.00 $15.00 PIANO, STRINGS/WIND/BRASS, VOCAL (EXCL CHORAL) $25.00 $12.00 CHORAL $25.00 $12.00 SPEECH & DRAMA (EXCL SPEECH CHOIRS) $30.00 $15.00 ENTIRE EISTEDDFOD (INCLUDING MUSIC, DANCE, SPEECH & DRAMA) $ $50.00 Page 9

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12 VOCAL ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE AUGUST 1 5 CONVENOR Kirri Adams kirrimaree1@optusnet.com.au ADJUDICATOR Dr. Daniel Jess RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Unless otherwise stated, the Gold Coast Eisteddfod is for amateur performers only i.e. any person who does not derive nor has ever derived his or her main income or a substantial income as a teacher and/or performer in the particular category of performing arts for which he/she wishes to enter. 2. Competitors must be aware of copyright responsibilities. The Gold Coast Eisteddfod is in no way responsible for personal breach of copyright. If in doubt APRA & AMCOS may be contacted directly. 3. Entries close: May 4, To assist the office, please submit entries as early as possible online. Online payment will be by PayPal or direct debit. 4. Enter online at Late entries only accepted to May 11, 2018 at double the entry fee. For assistance in entering phone the Eisteddfod office on It is the responsibility of the entrants, teacher, parent or carer to list the correct section numbers on entry. The Executive accepts no responsibility for incorrect entries received. 6. Entry fees are not refundable unless the section is cancelled by the Executive. 7. Unless otherwise stated, any one item may be performed once only by a competitor during the Eisteddfod. 8. Time limits must be observed. These are the maximum - an item may be shorter than the limit but not exceed it. Should time limits be exceeded, the adjudicator will penalise. 9. The Executive reserves the right to cancel or combine any section/s in which, in their opinion, there are insufficient entries. 10. The Executive reserves the right to appoint a new adjudicator should it be deemed necessary. 11. Unless there are at least four competitors in a section, only one prize will be awarded, unless the adjudicator decides otherwise. 12. Entrants are responsible for royalty payments if any. 13. The decision of the adjudicator is final. 14. Prompting, except by an adjudicator is not permitted. 15. Intending competitors who have been pupils of an adjudicator within six months prior to Eisteddfod start date will be ineligible to enter any section judged by the adjudicator. (Workshops excluded) 16. Unless specifically invited by the adjudicator, contact must not be made directly by teachers, competitors or parents. Page 11

13 17. Mobile phones must be switched off in backstage and change room areas at all venues. No cameras allowed in these areas. Mobile phones, cameras and video recorders are prohibited in HOTA - Home of the Arts (formerly The Arts Centre) Theatre. In other venues, private videoing is permitted only by the parent/representative or teacher of competitor on stage. No photographs during a performance. 18. Any item having to withdraw after entering must notify the convenor as soon as possible to ensure smooth programming. 19. Competitors must be present at the beginning of the session as withdrawals may alter the order of appearance. Due to this, it is unwise to anticipate exact performance times. 20. Any protest or objection must be referred to the Convenor of the section within 30 minutes of the Adjudicator's decision. A protest will only be accepted from a competitor, the competitor's teacher or parent and must be received with a $50 fee. If the complaint is found to be valid, this fee will be refunded. In the case of a dispute arising in respect of the age of any competitor and his/her eligibility to appear in any age grouping, the Executive reserves the right to request a copy of the birth certificate of that competitor. Anonymous letters will NOT be considered. 21. Every care will be taken for competitors' safety, but the Executive will not be responsible for any injuries sustained by any competitor and or damage to property during the Eisteddfod. 22. Teachers please note - there will be no additions to the printed program unless the omission is the fault of the Executive. 23. The Executive has the right to amend the program at any time. 24. Competitors and/or winner's names and/or photographs may be used in the media. Should this not be appropriate the Eisteddfod office MUST BE notified. 25. Outstanding performers may be invited to participate in the Eisteddfod Musicale Sunday October 21 at 3 pm. 26. The Executive has the power to decide any question not contained in these rules and regulations. 27. Failure to comply wholly or partly with any of the rules and regulations may result in disqualification or the withholding of prizes. The decision of the Executive on any question or dispute shall be absolutely final. 28. All medals & trophies are provided by the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. 29. All teachers and accompanists excluding those associated with school groups must collect an identifying pass. 30. The age of the competitor is at August 1, The Executive reserves the right to call upon any competitor to furnish a birth certificate or copy thereof and to withhold any prize until such certificate has been furnished. 31. The Eisteddfod Executive takes all care but no responsibility for music. All competitors must have at least one back up. 32. Backing must not have recorded vocals in any part (lead, backing or harmony) 33. Entries will not be accepted for competitors outside their age group. 34. In duet, trio and quartet sections, competitors may perform twice with different partners. The oldest performer must enter the relevant age section. IMPORTANT INFORMATION By entering the Gold Coast Eisteddfod you agree to abide by the rules and regulations as outlined in this 2018 Syllabus. Gold Coast Eisteddfod s public liability does not comprehensively cover injury to performers therefore individuals and schools must ensure that they are adequately covered whilst performing or otherwise enter at their own risk. By agreeing, you automatically grant permission for digital images or photographs to be used for promotional or marketing purposes. If you do not agree please advise the Eisteddfod office in writing. Rules & Regulations pertaining to each section are outlined in this Syllabus and will not be repeated in the program. Changes to some rules may occur from year to year, therefore it is Page 12

14 imperative that all instructions are read carefully. Disqualification may follow if rules are not observed. Choice of songs should be suitable to the age of the singer and the use of explicit language is strictly prohibited. Appropriate on stage attire is advised, bearing in mind the Adjudicator sits below stage level. Time limits stated are maximum allowed. When using an accompanist a warning bell will sound at the time limit. When using backing will cease 20 seconds after time limit expires. With the exception of championships, one song only. Contemporary/Popular Song, Musical Theatre and Disney will not be accepted in sections V1 to V3. Piano accompaniment or unaccompanied only. Microphones are not permitted in these sections. Backings are permitted only in sections V4 to V35. A copy of music must be provided for the adjudicator if using an accompanist but not required if using backing. Photocopies will be destroyed by the Executive. Please observe copyright requirements. Please contact accompanists immediately if required. A fee will be charged for rehearsals and performance. Accompanist reserve the right to refuse if not contacted at least three weeks prior to session. Page 13 COPYRIGHT Gold Coast Eisteddfod is a member of A.E.S.A. (Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia) As a member of AESA, the Gold Coast Eisteddfod is covered by the copyright agreement offered to all members of this Association. Copyright covers APRA, AMCOS, ARIA & PPCA. If performing from a printed copy, it will be either an original published edition or a photocopy of the original. AWARDS PAUL SHARRATT MEMORIAL TROPHIES Two awards to the Most Outstanding performer in the Musical Theatre/Contemporary/Popular Song sections - 15 years and under & 16 to 20 years. Sponsor: GOLD COAST AIRPORT PATRICIA WHITE TROPHY Awarded to the Most Outstanding Vocalist in Classical Sections. The winner of this award must have competed in more than one section. ELLA SAUNDERS MEMORIAL TROPHY Awarded to a Competitor entered in the Classical section who has the most potential - not necessarily a prize winner - 20 years & under. SPONSOR Jennifer Newcomb KIRRI ADAMS TROPHY Awarded to the most promising Competitor in Contemporary/Popular Sections - not necessarily a prize winner. THE PATRICK SHARPE MEMORIAL TROPHY Awarded to the Most Promising Male Vocalist ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Adjudicators Choice Robina Town Centre $50 Shopping voucher

15 GOLD COAST AIRPORT ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT Competitors aged 16 to 20 years as at August 1, 2018 are invited to apply for the Artistic Development Grant if they have won either two solo age sections or one championship section. Eligible entrants to complete a written application after which ONE performer will be chosen to receive the Gold Coast Airport Artistic Development Grant of $500. The recipient will then send to the Gold Coast Eisteddfod, an electronic performance which will be forwarded to a judging panel together with those from winners in other genres. One performer will then be chosen by the panel as overall winner to receive a further $1000 and a runner up, a further $500. In the event they are chosen as overall winner, recipients of each $500 Grant MUST be available to perform at The Musicale Concert (featuring outstanding performances from the Eisteddfod) on the afternoon of Sunday October 21 st. The Adjudicator will award First, Second and Third places and may award Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended. DEFINITIONS CLASSICAL SONG: from Classical repertoire (not Contemporary/Popular, Folk or Musical Theatre) NO electronic backing or microphone. MUSICAL THEATRE: includes songs from any Film or Stage Musical. CONTEMPORARY/POPULAR SONG: are songs that have been widely circulated and commercially promoted as such. Must not include songs from Musical Theatre or Disney. DISNEY SONG From Stage, Film or TV. NOTE: Vocals are not permitted on backing track. ACCOMPANISTS Helen Han aeranhan7@gmail.com - Molendinar David McNeven fancourt@oz .com.au - Paradise W aters Marie Nicholson marie.nicholson111@gmail.com - Paradise Point Lexene Marquenie lexene@internode.on.net - Parkwood Christine Hance christine.hance@hotmail.com - Ashmore Kiara Jack kiarajack@hotmail.com - Ashmore Sue McCann susiemccann1@outlook.com - Palm Beach SECTIONS V001 CLASSICAL SONG - 15 YEARS & UNDER No electronic backing or Microphone Time Limit: 3 minutes Sponsor: MTAQ Inc Gold Coast Branch Entry Fee: $12.00 V002 CLASSICAL SONG - 16 to 20 YEARS No electronic backing or Microphone Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 V003 SACRED - 20 YEARS & UNDER No electronic backing or Microphone Hymn, Religious or Sacred Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 V004 DISNEY SONG - 9 YEARS & UNDER Sponsor: Vocal Adrenaline V005 DISNEY SONG - 10 YEARS Sponsor: MTAQ Inc Gold Coast Branch Page 14

16 V006 DISNEY SONG - 11 YEARS V007 DISNEY SONG - 12 YEARS Sponsor Chempro Chemists V008 DISNEY SONG - 13 YEARS V009 DISNEY SONG - 14 YEARS Time Limit: 3½ minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 V010 DISNEY SONG - 15 YEARS Time Limit: 3½ minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 V011 COUNTRY MUSIC Including AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY - 15 YEARS & UNDER Solo instrumentalist, self-accompanied or backing track. If required, entrant must bring own amplifier. V012 SONG BY AN AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER - 15 YEARS & UNDER This excludes material arranged by an Australian. V013 MUSICAL THEATRE - 10 YEARS & UNDER Costume optional V014 MUSICAL THEATRE - 11 YEARS Sponsor: Vocal Adrenaline Costume optional V015 MUSICAL THEATRE - 12 YEARS Costume optional. V016 MUSICAL THEATRE - 13 YEARS Costume optional. V017 MUSICAL THEATRE - 14 YEARS Sponsor: Ann Sparks Singing Studio Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 Costume optional. V018 MUSICAL THEATRE - 15 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 Costume optional. V019 MUSICAL THEATRE - 16 to 20 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 Costume optional. V020 CONTEMPORARY/POPULAR SONG - 9 YEARS & UNDER Entry Fee: $12.00 Time Limit: 3 minutes V021 CONTEMPORARY/POPULAR SONG - 10 YEARS Entry Fee: $12.00 Time Limit: 3 minutes V022 CONTEMPORARY/POPULAR SONG - 11 YEARS V023 CONTEMPORARY/POPULAR SONG - 12 YEARS Sponsor Vocal Adrenaline V024 CONTEMPORARY/POPULAR SONG - 13 YEARS V025 CONTEMPORARY/POPULAR SONG - 14 YEARS Time Limit: 3 ½ minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 Page 15

17 V026 CONTEMPORARY/POPULAR SONG - 15 YEARS Time Limit: 3 ½ minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 V027 CONTEMPORARY/POPULAR SONG - 16 to 20 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 V028 BLUES /JAZZ/SWING - 12 to 15 YEARS Time Limit: 3½ minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 V029 BLUES/JAZZ/SWING - 16 to 20 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 V030 CONTEMPORARY SINGER/SONGWRITER - Own Composition - 20 YEARS & UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Lyrics must be provided for Adjudicator Entry Fee: $12.00 Accompaniment with backing track, piano or guitar. If required, entrant must bring own amplifier. V031 DUO, TRIO or QUARTET - 15 YEARS & UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $24.00 V032 DUO, TRIO or QUARTET - 20 YEARS & UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $24.00 V033 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - 12 YEARS & UNDER Sponsor: Kerry Watson Time Limit: 6 minutes Entry Fee: $22.00 Competitors must have competed in at least two solo sections. Two contrasting songs (segue). A song performed in another sections may not be repeated. Prizes: 1 st $25, 2 nd $15 and 3 rd $10 plus trophies V034 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP - 13 to 15 YEARS Time Limit: 7 minutes Entry Fee: $22.00 Competitors must have competed in at least two solo sections. Two contrasting songs (segue). A song performed in another section may not be repeated. Prizes: 1 st $30, 2 nd $20 and 3 rd $15 plus trophies V035 SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - 16 to 20 YEARS Time Limit: 7 minutes Entry Fee: $22.00 Competitors must have competed in at least two solo sections. Two contrasting songs (segue) A song performed in another section may not be repeated. Prizes: 1 st $50, 2 nd $30 and 3 rd $20 plus trophies Thanks to the management and staff of Robina and Albert Waterways Community Centres. Page 16

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