SYLLABUS PATRICIA FAGAN OPERATIC ARIA CHAMPIONSHIP $8,000 First Prize (Total prizemoney $15,000) Calleen Trust

64 TH ANNUAL COWRA EISTEDDFOD Cowra Civic Centre, Darling Street 17 th May to 9 th June, 2017 SYLLABUS PATRICIA FAGAN OPERATIC ARIA CHAMPIONSHIP $8,000 First Prize (Total prizemoney $15,000) Calleen Trust Farleigh Vocal Scholarships ~ Peter & Christine Delaney Senior $4,000 & Junior $750 Instrumental/Piano Scholarship $2,000 Fitzroy Street Physiotherapy Ballet Scholarship $2,000 Kendal Street Medical Centre Dance Scholarship $2,000 Tommy Jeffs Speech & Drama Scholarship $2,000 Motels of Cowra Music Theatre Championship ~ $600 First Prize VOCAL Recital Championship Frank Wooldridge Trophy ~ $1,000 First Prize Instrumental Recital Championship ~ $1200 First Prize ~ Peter & Jenny Fagan Open Choir ~ $500 First Prize ~ Cowra Services Club School Vocal Choirs Total Prizemoney $500 ~ Tokyo University of Agriculture Chor Farmer Championships $250 each Instrumental Pianoforte Speech & Drama Dancing ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 13 th March, 2017 Inquiries: The Secretary, P O Box 193, COWRA NSW 2794 email: committee@cowraeisteddfod.com.au GRAND CONCERT OF PRIZEWINNERS Friday, 9 th June, 2017 ~ 7.00 p.m. ~ Cowra Civic Centre A copy of this Syllabus can be found at http://cowraeisteddfod.com.au/

CONTENTS Office Bearers 3 Entry Fees & Prizes 4 Entry Form Rules of the Eisteddfod 5 PAGE Centre Vocal Sections Championships 10 & 11 Choral sections 8 Schools sections 8 Vocal sections 9 & 10 Instrumental Sections Bands & Ensembles 12 Championships 14 & 16 Instrumental 13 & 14 Pianoforte 15 Schools sections 12 String & Woodwind 13 Percussion & Brass 13 Speech & Drama Sections Championships 20 Prepared Speech 17 Readings, Mime 19 Recitation, Verse 18 School Sections 17 Special Needs Sections 18 Story from a picture, prose memory 19 Dancing Sections Ballet 22 & 23 Championships 25 Groups 21 & 22 Revue 23 & 24 School Sections 22 Scholarships 26 & 27 Special Entertainment Section 14 Trophies & Awards 28 2

PATRONS: TRUSTEES: 64 TH ANNUAL COWRA EISTEDDFOD Mr Angus Taylor, MP, Ms K Hodgkinson, MP, Cr W West, Mayor, Mrs J Fagan & Mr P Delaney Cr W West, Mr P Devery & Mrs J Munday EXECUTIVE OF COWRA EISTEDDFOD (INC.) ABN 304 232 04332 PRESIDENT: Mrs M Charnock VICE PRESIDENTS: Mrs J Munday, Mrs M Wright & Mrs J Penfold SECRETARY: Mrs J Friend (minutes) & Dr L Foster & Ms C McAllister (correspondence) TREASURER: Mr R Neate ASSISTANT TREASURER: Mrs R McAllister PUBLICITY OFFICER: Mrs J Munday & Ms L Buckley HON. SOLICITOR: DANCING: SPEECH & DRAMA: VOCAL: INSTRUMENTAL: Mr M Whitely of Rickards Whiteley Lawyers ENTRY CO-ORDINATORS Ms H Barker and Ms M Hartwig Mrs J Friend and Ms C Bird Mrs M Wright Mrs H Johnston and Dr. L Foster committee@cowraeisteddfod.com.au The Secretary, P O Box 193, COWRA NSW 2794 ONLINE ENTRIES Website: www.stardom.com.au Administration Fee + Programme: Online $5.00 or Manual $20.00. ALL ENQUIRIES: DANCING: SPEECH & DRAMA: VOCAL: INSTRUMENTAL: ADJUDICATORS Lisa Fernance, R.A.D.T; F.A.T.D; B.B.O.T Pamela Lynch, A.T.C.L; A.A.G.S; A.S.D.A Sarah Marshall, DIP.A; B. MUS.A; M.M Anne Whale, A.MUS.A; C. MUS.A; P.DIP.A.G.M; M.M.T.A; L.I.M.E.B ACCOMPANISTS JUNIOR & OPEN VOCAL: Ms Maryleigh Hand, 93 Remly Street, Roselands, 2196 Ph. (02) 97502668 maryleigh23@hotmail.com INSTRUMENTAL: Mrs Mary-anne Wright, PO Box 171, Cowra, 2794 Ph 0427 329 641 pbmawright@westnet.com.au Approximate Dates ENTRIES CLOSE: 13 th March 2017 VOCAL: 17 th 21 th June 2017 School Choir 18 th May 2017 INSTRUMENTAL 5 th May 8 th May 2017 School Bands 7 th June 2017 DANCING: 26 th May 4 th June 2017 SPEECH & DRAMA: 22 nd May 25 th May 2017 Verse Choirs 23 rd May 2017 CORRESPONDENCE TO: The Secretary, PO Box 193, COWRA NSW 2794 or committee@cowraeisteddfod.com.au 3

SECTION ENTRY FEES & PRIZES SOLO ENTRY FEE 1ST 2ND 3RD 12 yrs & under $9.00 Medal Medal Medal 13/20 yrs & under $10.00 $35 $20 $10 Open (all ages) $12.00 $65 $35 $20 DUOS/TRIOS & DUETS 12 yrs & under $13.00 Medal Medal Medal 13/20 yrs & under $14.00 $50 $20 $10 Open (all ages) $18.00 $80 $40 $20 SCHOOL SECTIONS Bands, Choirs, Groups $19 Trophy And Ensembles BANDS, ENSEMBLES & GROUPS 12 yrs & under $19 $100 $40 $20 13 & over $21 $150 $65 $30 CHAMPIONSHIPS Junior/12 yrs & under $16 Trophy Trophy Trophy Intermediate/Teenage $21 $100 + Trophy $50 $25 Senior/Open $23 $300 + Trophy $100 $50 SCHOLARSHIPS $31 $2,000 ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 13th March, 2017. LATE ENTRY FEE 8/3/16-15/3/15 Double the entry fee MANUAL ADMIN. FEE $20.00, includes programme (available 2 weeks prior to starting date) ONLINE ADMIN. FEE $5.00, includes programme (available 2 weeks prior to starting date) www.stardom.com.au Please make cheques payable to COWRA EISTEDDFOD (INC.) Notification needs to be given at time of entry if an Accompanist or CD Player is required for Vocal, Choir, Band or Instrumental Sections. COWRA EISTEDDFOD (INC) and associated sponsors have much pleasure in making available to competitors six SCHOLARSHIPS (see Page 26, 27). AGE LIMITS: BALLET: 12 yrs and Over DANCE: 12 yrs and Over SPEECH & DRAMA: 12 yrs and Over VOCAL: Junior 13 ~ 18 yrs Senior 19 ~ 27 yrs INSTRUMENTAL: 12 yrs and Over Alma Hopkins Memorial I.P. Trophy Awarded to the most entertaining performance selected, by a judging panel, from those participating in the GRAND CONCERT OF PRIZEWINNERS on Friday, 9 th June, 2017. 4

RULES OF THE EISTEDDFOD 1. The Adjudicator s decision will be final. 2. A Late Entry Fee will apply for entries up to one week after the closing date. Online entries are now the preferred mode of entry. 3. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the full entry fee. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. No refund will be made for any entry fee paid unless the section is cancelled. Competitors are advised to check their Invoice on receipt of entry. No changes can be made once the programme has been printed. 4. Protests, accompanied by a $50 fee, must be lodged in writing, setting out fully the circumstances of the protest with the Office within 30 minutes of the Adjudicator s decision being announced. 5. Competitors must be ready to take their place on the stage at the time appointed, and in the order in the programme (unless otherwise required under Rule 9). Failure to comply could lead to disqualification. 6. In all sections (including groups) subject to an age limit, the age of the competitor (groups as per age of the oldest competitor) will be taken as at the designated opening day of the Eisteddfod. The Committee reserves the right to call up any competitor at any time to furnish, at his/her own expense, a birth certificate (or copy) and can, at its discretion, withhold any prizemonies until such certificate is furnished. 7. In Duo and Trio sections, competitors must provide, the name & birth date of each competitor at the time of entry. No changes can be made once the programme has been printed. 8. No cameras, video cameras, audio recorders or mobile phone cameras are to be used in the auditorium during any session due to the Privacy Act. Please switch off all mobile phones in the auditorium. 9. The Committee reserves the right to amend the programme at any time. 10. No teacher will be allowed on stage with a competitor (except in the Special Needs Sections) unless as an accompanist or conductor. This rule will be strictly enforced. 11. Prompting, except by the Adjudicator, will not be permitted in any section (except the Special Needs Sections). 12. The Committee reserves the right to arrange for adjudication by any person, at any time, whether or not that person has been named or appointed as adjudicator. Officials of the Committee ONLY may approach the adjudicator. Failure to comply could lead to disqualification of the competitor. 13. The Committee invests the adjudicator with the power to withhold any prize where he/she is of the opinion that insufficient merit has been displayed. 14. A bell will be rung at the end of the time limit and competitors must leave the stage within 5 seconds. Time limits are to be strictly adhered to. Disqualification or not will be at the discretion of the Adjudicator. 5

RULES OF THE EISTEDDFOD 15. The competitor must not have been a pupil of the adjudicator in the six months prior to the Eisteddfod. 16. NO REHEARSALS are allowed on stage during the Eisteddfod. 17. Entry fees include a written adjudicator s report in all sections, which should be collected from the office 15min after the end of the section. 18. Musical accompaniments are not allowed in Recitations. 19. Prizes will be awarded on the following scale (unless stated otherwise): 3 entries 1 st prize only; 5 entries 2 nd prize; 8 or more entries 3 rd prize. Sections of 20 or more entries may be split, at the discretion of the committee. 20. a) It is essential that there be a minimum of 3 entries in all solo sections (including Scholarships and Championships), otherwise competitors may be placed in another suitable section or the section cancelled. b) Each duo pairing in Dance Sections will be limited to 2 entries per age section. c) Each solo entrant in all disciplines will be limited to 1 entry per age section. 21. In own choice sections, competitors MUST provide Adjudicators a copy of the item to be performed, in compliance with Rule 23. If a speech piece is not printed, it must be typewritten and properly punctuated. All must be marked with the Section and Competitor numbers and handed in to the foyer office at least 15 minutes before their section. 22. COPYRIGHT: The law of Copyright applies to the Eisteddfod. It is the responsibility of each competitor to adhere to the Act. a) Original music, poetry, etc., must be used for performance. If out of print, or in the case of re-arranged or transposed music, a licensed stamped copy may be used. b) Copies of music, poetry, etc., will be accepted for the adjudicator (must be marked adjudicator s copy ). In the case of the accompanist, copies may be used for easier turning but original music must also be brought on stage. c) All non-licensed copies will be destroyed after the performance. d) All Dancing competitors must sign the warranty on the Entry Form. e) Pre-recorded accompaniment must comply with copyright law. f) If in doubt, please refer to AMCOS, Pte Box 2135, NORTH SYDNEY 2059. g) Cowra Eisteddfod Inc. programmes are covered by copyright and cannot be reproduced without permission of the Committee. 23. The Committee provides competent official accompanists for the Vocal, Choirs, Band and Instrumental Sections, but if desired, the competitor may provide his/her own accompanist for the vocal or instrumental sections. The adjudicator may take into consideration of the performance, any action or failure of conduct, by any accompanist not provided by the Committee. 24. If using the official accompanists (see page 3), contact must be made and music MUST be forwarded to the accompanist at least 7 DAYS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT of the Eisteddfod. Only music or manuscripts, which are LEGIBLE, will be accepted. Failure to comply can render disqualification. 6

RULES OF THE EISTEDDFOD 25. The committee will provide a competent person to play CDs for all Disciplines of the Dancing sections. CDs (in common format) must be set ready to play (do not leave a long lead in), clearly marked with the DANCE SCHOOL AMCOS NO., SECTION NO. & COMPETITOR NO. Music must have fade in and fade out and one piece of music only per CD. All music must be handed in at least 15 minutes before the section starts. Late and/or incomplete labelling of CDs could mean disqualification. 26. Competitors competing in more than one age group or section must not repeat the same routine or item. 27. Competitors entering in championships must not repeat the same routines or items used for age/open sections, unless otherwise stated. 28. Prizewinners in the ARIA and MAJOR sections must be prepared to appear in the GRAND CONCERT, if requested by the Committee. The Committee, at its discretion, can withhold prizemoney for noncompliance of this rule. 29. RESTRICTED means not having won a first prize solo or championship in that particular category, at any eisteddfod or competition up until the closing date of entries. 30. Competitors are permitted to enter EITHER Restricted OR Non-Restricted, but not BOTH, in that particular category, eg. piano, recorder, etc., regardless of age group. 31. Competitors entering all CHAMPIONSHIPS, ARIAS AND/OR SCHOLARSHIPS must also enter and COMPETE in 2 other SOLO SECTIONS of the same type. 32. All prizewinners of Championships are to be presented with their prize on stage in costume. 33. For a pointscore trophy, points will be awarded on an 8 for 1 st ; 5 for 2 nd ; 3 for 3 rd ;and 1 for HC basis for age groups only. 34. All care will be taken in compiling the syllabus and the programme, and the Committee reserves the right to rectify any errors or omissions that may appear in prizemoney or items. 35. A Yamaha C3E Grand Piano and a Yamaha U3AS upright piano are the instruments provided by the Cowra Council. Contact Council to make an appointment if wishing to see or practise on these instruments before commencement of the Eisteddfod. 36. All electrical items brought into the hall must have been inspected for safety and tagged in the previous twelve months. 7

VOCAL SECTIONS CHORAL SECTIONS These sections will be held on Sunday 21 st May. N.B. Rules 21 to 25 especially Adjudicator s copy requirements. If CDs used, no vocals permitted. Time Limit: 8 mins. (N.B. Rule 14). Entry Fees: see page 4, unless stated otherwise. 001. OPEN CHOIR - any combination Choirs (not less than 10 voices). 2 contrasting songs. 1 st Prize ~ $500 sponsored by Cowra Services Club 2 nd $250 & 3 rd $125 Entry Fee $21 002. AMATEUR COMMUNITY CHOIR (excluding schools) OPEN (not less than 10 voices). 2 contrasting songs. 1 st Prize ~ $130, 2 nd $65, 3 rd $30. Entry Fee $21 003. VOCAL GROUP - Open (3 10 voices) a) Folk song (i.e. songs by unknown composer from any country) + b) own choice 1 st Prize ~ $130, 2 nd $65, 3 rd $30. Entry Fee $21 004. SACRED CHORAL GROUP - Open (any size) 2 contrasting songs 1 st $130 + Cowra Ladies Choir Shield, 2 nd $65, 3 rd $30 005. POPULAR SONG GROUP - Open (3 10 voices) ~ 2 contrasting songs (microphones permitted). 1 st Prize ~ $130, 2 nd $65, 3 rd $30. Entry Fee $21 650. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT SECTION see Page 14 SCHOOL CHOIRS This section will be held on Thursday 18 th May. Prizemoney sponsored by Tokyo University of Agriculture Chor Farmer. Trophies sponsored by Kendal Street Medical Centre. NB Rules 21-25. If CDs used, no vocals permitted 006. STAGE 1 SCHOOL CHOIR (not less than 20 voices) ~ 2 contrasting songs. 1 st $100 + KSMC Trophy, 2 nd $25 007. STAGES 2 & 3 SCHOOL CHOIR (not less than 20 voices) ~ 2 contrasting songs. 1 st $100 + KSMC Trophy, 2 nd $25 008. CENTRAL SCHOOL CHOIR (not less than 20 voices) ~ 2 contrasting songs. 1 st $50 + KSMC Trophy 009. SECONDARY SCHOOL CHOIR (not less than 20 voices) ~ 2 contrasting songs. 1 st $100 + KSMC Trophy 010. CHOIR OF ANY SIZE FROM A SMALL SCHOOL(school up to 100 students) 2 contrasting songs. 1 st $50 + KSMC Trophy 011. SCHOOL CHOIR (max. 20 voices) ~ 2 contrasting songs. 1 st $50 + KSMC Trophy 8

VOCAL SECTIONS N.B. Rules 21 & 22 especially Adjudicator s copy requirements. Time Limit: 3 mins, unless stated otherwise (N.B. Rule 14). Entry Fees: see page 4, unless stated otherwise. The Committee will provide Vocal Accompanists (see page 3). Music must be in to the accompanist 7 days before the Eisteddfod commences. If CDs used, no lead vocals permitted (NB Rules 21-25). All songs may be transposed to suit voice. All sections are own choice. Local vocal sections are open to any competitor living within Cowra Shire or taught locally. OWN CHOICE (non-restricted) VOCAL DUET 012. 6 yrs & under T.L 2 mins, Live Accompanist 034. 14 yrs & under 012A. 8 yrs & under T.L 2 mins, Live Accompanist 035. 16 yrs & under 013. 10 yrs & under T.L 2 mins, Live Accompanist 036. 20 yrs & under 074. Open 014. 12 yrs & under Live Accompanist 015. 14 yrs & under CHARACTER SONG (costume optional) 016. 16 yrs & under 037. 6 yrs & under (nursery rhyme) T.L 2 mins 017. 18 yrs & under 038. 10 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 018. 20 yrs & under 039. 12 yrs & under 019. Boys Soprano Solo 040. 16 yrs & under RESTRICTED (NB Never having won a 041. 18 yrs & under 1 st in a vocal section) (Rule 29 & 30) 042. 20 yrs & under 020. 10 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 021. 12 yrs & under SONG FROM A MOVIE 022. 14 yrs & under 043. 6 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 023. 20 yrs & under 044. 8 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 045. 10 yrs & under T.L 2 mins TRADITIONAL FOLK SONG (i.e. songs 046. 12 yrs & under by unknown composer from any country) 047. 14 yrs & under 024. 12 yrs & under 048. 16 yrs & under 025. 16 yrs & under 026. 20 yrs & under 071. Open JAZZ/BLUES (microphone permitted) BALLAD OR SACRED POP/ROCK SONG (microphone & selfaccompaniment permitted) 027. 14 yrs & under 049. 14 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 028. 16 yrs & under 050. 16 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 029. 18 yrs & under 051. 18 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 030. 20 yrs & under 052. 20 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 067. Open LOCAL SECTION (microphone permitted) COUNTRY MUSIC (microphone permitted) (Living or taught in Cowra Shire) Max Time 4mins 053. 12 yrs & under Helen Johnston Trophy highest score in local sections: 031, 032, 033 & 061 054. 16 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 031. 12 yrs & under 055. 20 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 032. 14 yrs & under 075. Open T.L 5 mins 033. 20 yrs & under 061. Open 076. Duet Open T.L 4 mins VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS see Pages 10 & 11 9

Farleigh JUNIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP see Pages 26 & 27 VOCAL ENTERTAINMENT SECTION (judged on entertainment value) Competitor to perform 2 contrasting songs (microphones permitted) Time Limit: 6 mins Entry fee $21 ~ 1 st $100, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25 057. 13 yrs & over VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIPS NB Rule 31 Competitors must enter 2 other vocal solo sections. (See Rules 22, 23, 24, 27, 28) 058. JUNIOR VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP 12 years & under ~ 2 contrasting songs Time Limit: 6 mins. Entry fee: $16 ~ Trophies. 059. INTERMEDIATE VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP 15 years & under 2 contrasting songs Time Limit: 8 mins. Entry fee: $21 ~ 1 st $100 + Trophy, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25. 060. TEENAGE VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 2 contrasting songs Time Limit: 8 mins. Entry fee: $21 ~ 1 st $100 + Joan Ford Memorial Trophy, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25. Farleigh JUNIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP see Pages 26 & 27 OPEN VOCAL SECTIONS N.B. Rule 21, 22 & 23 especially Adjudicator s copy requirements. Time Limit: 5 mins, unless stated otherwise (N.B. Rule 14). All sections are own choice. Entry Fees: see page 4, unless stated otherwise. The Committee will provide an Open Vocal Accompanist (see page 3). NO ARIAS, OPERA OR ORATORIO PERMITTED IN SECTIONS 59 63 ARIA QUALIFICATION SECTIONS 64-73 061. Local Solo (living or taught within 110km radius) (mic optional) 062. Male Solo (mic optional) 063. Female Solo (mic optional) 064. Sacred Solo 065. Australian Solo 066. Italian Song (Italian composer & sung in Italian) 067. Popular Solo (mic. permitted) 068. Gilbert and Sullivan Solo 069. Operetta Solo (excl. Gilbert & Sullivan) 070. Negro Spiritual Solo 071. Jazz/Blues Solo (mic. permitted) 072. Oratorio Solo (Cantatas accepted) preceding recitative, if any, must be sung. Entry fee $19 ~ 1st $90, 2nd $45, 3rd $25. Time Limit: 6 mins. 073. Lieder Solo (adjudicated on voice only). Entry fee $19 ~ 1 st $90, 2 nd $45, 3 rd $25. Time Limit: 6 mins. 074. Vocal Duet (see Rule 7) 075. Country Music Solo 076. Country Music Duet (see Rule 7) 10

Farleigh SENIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP see Pages 26 & 27 VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIPS NB Rule 31 Competitors must enter 2 other vocal solo sections. (See Rules 22, 23, 24, 27, 28) 077. RECITAL CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 3 contrasting songs, one of which must be sung in Italian or French, excl. Opera, Operetta and Oratorio. Songs chosen to be of general entertainment value, introduced by competitor and presented as a unit of songs with a similar theme but contrasting styles. Time Limit: 12 mins. TOTAL Entry fee $23 ~ 1 st $1,000 + Frank Wooldridge Memorial Trophy, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50. 078. Motels of Cowra MUSICAL THEATRE CHAMPIONSHIP (incl. musical comedy/drama - excl. G & S and Operetta) ~ costume optional. Entry fee: $23 ~ 1 st $800, 2 nd $350, 3 rd $200 + Ev & Jim Ryan Memorial Shield & trophies for 2 nd & 3 rd. Time Limit: 6 mins. 079. PATRICIA FAGAN OPERATIC ARIA CHAMPIONSHIP (open to any voice) to be sung in the original key. If sufficient entries are received and heats are held, a second Aria will be sung for the finals. Sponsor: Calleen Trust Entry fee: $38 ~ 1 st $8,000, 2 nd $3,000, 3 rd $2,000, 4 th $1,000. 5 th & 6 th $500 each Time Limit: 8 mins. Each competitor performing will receive $75 towards travel expenses. The winner of the Aria will be presented with the prize money after performing in the GRAND CONCERT OF PRIZEWINNERS. Financial assistance, given by Cowra Shire Council, will be available to the winner for the return trip for the concert. There is a $100 Encouragement Award for a local competitor with the highest points not gaining a major prize in either Section 78 or 79, subject to there being 3 or more entrants. Local competitors live within a 110km radius of Cowra or are taught locally. Farleigh SENIOR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP see Pages 26 & 27! 11

INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS BAND & ENSEMBLE SECTIONS This section will be held on Wednesday, 7 ST JUNE. N.B. Rules 21 & 22 especially Adjudicator s copy requirements. Approximate number of band members must be included on the entry form. Entry Fees: see page 4, unless stated otherwise. All sections are own choice. If CDs used, no vocals permitted (NB Rules 21-25). Time Limit: 8 mins, unless stated otherwise, includes tuning (N.B. Rule 14). Maximum time for setting up: 10 mins. SCHOOL BANDS: Teachers are not permitted to play any instruments. PERCUSSION/ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (6 members minimum) 1 piece (recorded accompaniment accepted with vocals) Maximum Total Time: 5 mins ~ 1 st Trophy 080. 5 yrs & under TUNED PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (8 members minimum) 1 piece (recorded accompaniment accepted, without vocals) Maximum Total Time: 6 mins ~ 1 st Trophy 081. Stage 1 School 082. Stages 2 & 3 School UNTUNED PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (8 members minimum) 1 piece (recorded accompaniment accepted, without vocals) Maximum Total Time: 6 Min ~ 1 st Trophy 083. Stage 1 School 084. Stages 2 & 3 School 085. STAGES 2 & 3 SCHOOL CONCERT/STAGE BAND ~ 2 contrasting pieces, NO VOCALS Maximum Total Time: 6 mins ~ 1 st Trophy 086. CENTRAL SCHOOL CONCERT/STAGE BAND ~ 2 contrasting pieces, NO VOCALS Maximum Total Time: 6 mins ~ 1 st Trophy SECONDARY SCHOOL BAND (students only) ~ 2 contrasting pieces, NO VOCALS Maximum Total Time: 8 mins ~ 1 st Trophy 087. Concert Band 088. Pop/Jazz Band (vocals optional) 089. Stage Band OPEN SECTIONS 090. OPEN BAND (any combination, exc. Pop/Jazz Band) ~ 2 contrasting pieces Entry fee $20 ~ 1 st $300, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50 091. POP/JAZZ BAND ~ 2 contrasting pieces, vocals optional Entry fee $20 ~ 1 st $130, 2 nd $65, 3 rd $30 092. INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE ~ 3-8 players, any combination T.L 6 mins Entry fee $20 ~ 1 st $130, 2 nd $65, 3 rd $30 12

INSTRUMENTAL SECTIONS All sections are own choice and solo sections unless stated otherwise. N.B. Rules 21 & 22 especially Adjudicator s copy requirements. Time Limit: Includes tuning. (N.B. Rule 14). If CDs used, no vocals permitted (NB Rules 21-25). The Committee will provide an Instrumental Accompanist (see page 3). Music must be in to the accompanist 7 days before the Eisteddfod commences Entry Fees: see page 4, unless stated otherwise. INSTRUMENTAL (Any instrument, excluding piano) RESTRICTED NB Never having won a 1st place (Rule 29) 094. 8 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 095. 10 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 096. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins 097. 14 yrs & under T.L 4 mins NON-RESTRICTED 098. 8 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 099. 10 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 100. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins 102. 16 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 104. Open T.L 6 mins POPULAR 105. 8 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 106. 10 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 107. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins 108. 14 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 111. Open T.L 6 mins MODERN/POPULAR (theme from TV,stage or film) 112. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins 113. 14 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 115. Open T.L 6 mins STRINGED INSTRUMENTS 118. 10 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 119. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins 120. 14 yrs & under T.L 5 mins 122. Open T.L 6 mins BRASS(any instrument) 123. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins 124. 14 yrs & under T.L 5 mins 126. Open T.L 6 mins WOODWIND (including recorders) 127. 10 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 128. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins 129. 14 yrs & under T.L 4 mins 131. Open T.L 6 mins PERCUSSION 132. 8 yrs & under T.L 2 mins 133. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins GUITAR (Acoustic/Electric) 134. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins 136. Open T.L 6 mins DUETS 116. 12 yrs & under T.L 3 mins 117. Open T.L 6 mins 13

INSTRUMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT SECTION (Judged on entertainment value) Open to any instrument. Competitor to perform 2 contrasting pieces (different instruments permitted) 137. 13 yrs & over Maximum Total Time Limit: 8 mins Entry fee $21 1 st $100, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25. INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS NB Rule 31 Competitors must enter 2 other instrumental solo sections. (See Rule 22, 27 & 28) 138. JUNIOR INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP 12 years & under (any instrument, excluding piano) Competitor to perform two contrasting pieces. Maximum Total Time Limit: 6 mins. Entry Fee: $16 1 st Wright Trophy, 2 nd & 3 rd trophies 139. INTERMEDIATE INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP 15 years & under (any instrument, excluding piano) Competitor to perform two contrasting pieces. Maximum Total Time Limit: 8 mins. Entry Fee: $21 1 st $100, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25. 140. SENIOR INSTRUMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN (any instrument, excluding piano) Competitor to perform two contrasting pieces. Maximum Total Time Limit: 8 mins. Entry Fee: $23 1 st $300, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50. 141. INSTRUMENTAL RECITAL CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN (any instrument including piano) 3 contrasting pieces with at least one to come from the Baroque or Classical period. Competitor to introduce their program of three pieces. Maximum Total Time Limit: 12 mins. Entry Fee: $22 1 st $750, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50. Sponsored by Peter & Jenny Fagan INSTRUMENTAL/PIANO SCHOLARSHIP see Pages 26 & 27 650. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT SECTION ~ 40 years & over Solo or group item (no more than 10 members) ~ own choice and from any discipline (e.g. Vocal/Instrumental/Speech & Drama/Dancing). Entry Fee $21 ~ 1 st $100, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25. Time Limit: 6 mins To be judged on entertainment value. 14

PIANOFORTE SECTIONS N.B. Rules 21 & 22 especially Adjudicator s copy requirements. Entry Fees: see page 4, unless stated otherwise. Competitors in sections up to 12 years will play the upright piano. Competitors in sections 13 years & over will play the grand piano. Time Limit: 10 & under ~ 2 mins; 12 & under ~ 3 mins; 13 & over ~ 4 mins, unless stated otherwise. N.B. Rule 14. No repeats, da capo accepted if within the time limits. All sections are own choice, unless stated otherwise. RESTRICTED NB Never having won a 1st in a piano section (Rule 29) 143. 8 yrs & under 144. 10 yrs & under 145. 12 yrs & under 146. 14 yrs & under NON-RESTRICTED 147. 8 yrs & under 148. 10 yrs & under 149. 12 yrs & under 150. 14 yrs & under 152. 18 yrs & under PIANO DUETS (see Rule 7) 155. 12 yrs & under 157. 16 yrs & under COWRA & DISTRICT SECTIONS Eileen Yeo Memorial Trophy Living or taught within Cowra Shire 158. 12 yrs & under 160. 20 yrs & under SET PIECES AMEB SYLLABUS 161. Preliminary ~ Entry fee $9.00 162. Grade 1 ~ Entry fee $9.00 163. Grade 2 ~ Entry fee $9.00 164. Grade 3 ~ Entry fee $9.00 165. Grade 4 ~ Entry fee $10.00 166. Grade 5 ~ Entry fee $10.00 167. Grade 6 ~ Entry fee $10.00 168. Grade 7 ~ Entry fee $10.00 169. Grade 8 ~ Entry fee $10.00 AUSTRALIAN COMPOSITION 171. 10 yrs & under 173. 14 yrs & under 176. 20 yrs & under POPULAR/JAZZ SOLO 177. 12 yrs & under 179. 16 yrs & under MODERN/POPULAR (Theme from TV, Stage or Film) 180. 12 yrs & under 182. 16 yrs & under 15

INSTRUMENTAL/PIANO SCHOLARSHIP see Pages 26 & 27 OPEN PIANO SECTIONS Time Limit: 8 mins (N.B. Rule 14) 183. Classical Solo 187. Jazz/Blues 184. Romantic/Impressionistic 188. Popular Solo any time or style 185. Baroque period 189. Modern/Popular (theme from TV, stage or film) 186. Australian Composition 190. Piano Duet (see Rule 7) 650. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT SECTION see Page 14 PIANO CHAMPIONSHIPS NB Rule 31 Competitors must enter 2 other piano solo sections. (See Rule 22, 27, 28) Grand piano used for the Teenage & Open Championships. 191. LEECH PIANO CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 12 yrs & under ~ Any work from the Classical/Baroque period. Time Limit: 6 mins. Entry fee $16 1 st I.P. Trophy & replica in memory of Betty Meredith of Cootamundra, 2 nd & 3 rd trophies. 192. TEENAGE PIANO CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 13yrs - 19 yrs Music to be chosen from the Classical/Romantic Period. Time Limit: 8 mins. Entry fee $21 1 st $100 + Cowra Marine Centre Shield & replica, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25 193. OPEN PIANO CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 2 pieces ~ Music chosen from a) Baroque Period; b) from 1820 to the present day. Entry fee $23 ~ 1 st $300 + Lachlan Valley Shield & replica, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50, Maximum Total Time Limit: 15 mins.! 16

SPEECH & DRAMA SECTIONS N.B. Rules 21 & 22 especially Adjudicator s copy requirements. Entry Fees: see page 4, unless stated otherwise. Time Limits will be strictly adhered to (N.B. Rule 14). All sections are own choice, unless stated otherwise. SCHOOLS VERSE-SPEAKING CHOIRS This section will be held on Tuesday, 17 th May. Maximum Total Time: 8 mins (N.B. Rule 14). 219. EARLY CHILDHOOD Speech/Entertainment 1 piece minimum 6 members T L- 3mins ~ 1st Trophy 220. STAGE 1 SCHOOL CHOIR ~ 2 contrasting poems ~ 1 st $100 + Bev Osborne Memorial Trophy 221. STAGE 2 SCHOOL CHOIR ~ 2 contrasting poems ~ 1 st $100 + Cowra Inner Wheel Trophy 222. STAGE 3 SCHOOL CHOIR ~ 2 contrasting poems ~ 1 st $100 + Cowra Inner Wheel Trophy 223. SECONDARY SCHOOL CHOIR ~ 2 contrasting poems ~ 1 st $100 + Cowra Inner Wheel Trophy 224. STAGES 1, 2 OR 3 SCHOOL CHOIR (max. 20 voices) ~ 2 contrasting poems ~1 st $50 + Cowra Inner Wheel Trophy 225. CHOIR OF ANY SIZE FROM A SMALL SCHOOL (enrolment up to 100 students) ~ 2 contrasting poems ~ 1st $50 + Cowra Inner Wheel Trophy SHORT SKITS 217. 12 yrs & under 6 mins - minimum of 4 participants - Trophy 218. 13 yrs & over 10 mins - minimum of 4 participants - Trophy 226. SHORT SKIT ~ OPEN (minimum of 4 participants) This section will be held on Tuesday, 23 rd May. CWA Evening Branch Shield Maximum Time Limit: 10 mins Entry fee: $21 ~ 1 st $100, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25 Cowra Lions Club PREPARED SPEECH SECTIONS Whiteley Award Own choice.. Palm cards may be used. This section will be held on Tuesday, 17 th May. Maximum Time limit: 3 mins (N.B. Rule 14). 227. STAGE 3 SCHOOL ~ Entry fee: $9.00 ~ 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Medals 229. SECONDARY SCHOOL, Years 7&8 ~ Entry fee: $10.00 ~ 1 st $35, 2 nd $20, 3 rd $10 230. SECONDARY SCHOOL, Years 9&10 ~Entry fee: $10.00 ~1 st $35, 2 nd $20, 3 rd $10 231. OPEN ~ Entry fee: $12.00 ~ 1 st $65, 2 nd $35, 3 rd $20 17

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SECTIONS Entertainment in any form ~ speech, music or dance. This section will be held on Tuesday, 23 rd May. Certificate of merit awarded to all competitors. 232. Solo item ~Time Limit: 2 mins Entry fee: $9.00 1 st Cowra Entertainers I.P. trophy & replica, 2 nd & 3 rd Medals 233. Group Item ~Time Limit: 4 mins Entry fee: $19.00 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Trophies + Certificates + $1,000 sponsored by Cowra Rotary Club: $300 will be awarded to the winning competitors school with the balance divided among the other schools competing. 234. SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN SECTION Solo or Group item T.L. 3 mins Multiple entries are not permitted Entry fee: $12.00 1 st Trophy+$65, 2 nd Trophy+$35, 3 rd Trophy+$20 Sponsored by Cowra Special Needs Services Certificate of merit for all competitors VERSE Time Limits: 6 yrs & under ~ 1 1/2 mins; 8 yrs ~ 2 mins; 10 yrs ~ 2 1/2 mins; 12 years ~ 3 mins; 14 - Open ~ 3 1/2 mins, unless otherwise stated. Time limits will be strictly adhered to (N.B. Rule 14). RESTRICTED RECITATION NB Never having won a 1st in a recitation (Rule 29) 235. 6 yrs & under 236. 8 yrs & under 237. 10 yrs & under 238. 12 yrs & under NURSERY RHYME (costume optional) 239. 5 yrs & under 240. 6 yrs & under SACRED/INSPIRATIONAL RECITATION 241. 8 yrs & under 242. 12 yrs & under 243. Open HUMOROUS RECITATION (Prose or verse) Noel Hopkins Memorial Trophy 244. 6 yrs & under 245. 8 yrs & under 246. 10 yrs & under 247. 12 yrs & under 248. 14 yrs & under 250. Open POEM IN COSTUME 251. 5 yrs & under 252. 6 yrs & under NON-RESTRICTED RECITATION NB Competitors not permitted to enter restricted sections (Rule 30) 253. 6 yrs & under 254. 8 yrs & under 255. 10 yrs & under 256. 12 yrs & under 257. 14 yrs & under 259. Open AUSTRALIAN THEME RECITATION 260. 6 yrs & under 261. 8 yrs & under 262. 10 yrs & under 263. 12 yrs & under 264. 14 yrs & under 266. Open AUSTRALIAN RECITATION 267. OPEN Any Bush poetry Colleen Johnston Memorial Trophy Time Limit: 6 mins Entry fee: $20 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25 18

PROSE MEMORY 268. 8 yrs & under T.L. 1 1/2 mins 269. 10 yrs & under T.L. 2 mins 270. 12 yrs & under T.L. 2 1/2 mins 271. 14 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 272. Open T.L. 3 mins POEM FOR 2 (must include some unison work) 273. 6 yrs & under T.L. 1 ½ mins 274. 8 yrs & under T.L. 1 1/2 mins 275. 10 yrs & under T.L. 2 mins 276. 12 yrs & under T.L. 2 1/2 mins 277. 14 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 278. Open T.L. 3 mins READING AT SIGHT 279. 10 yrs & under 280. 12 yrs & under 281. 14 yrs & under 282. Open PREPARED READING OWN CHOICE 283. 8 yrs & under T.L. 1 1/2 mins 284. 10 yrs & under T.L. 2 mins 285. 12 yrs & under T.L. 2 1/2 mins 286. 14 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 288. Open T.L. 3 mins BIBLE READING Doris Grey & Bessie Twigg Trophy (from Good News Bible only) Adjudicator copy to be provided 289. 10 yrs & under Luke 5: 27-32 290. 12 yrs & under Mark 11: 15-19 291. 14 yrs & under Joshua 6: 1-7 292. Open Samuel 10: 17-24 STORY FROM A PICTURE (Each competitor is allowed 1 min. to study a picture before bringing it on stage with him/ her.) 293. 8 yrs & under T.L. 1 mins 294. 10 yrs & under T.L. 1 1/2 mins PREPARED MIME (rehearsal blacks to be worn and no props) 295. 6 yrs & under Cleaning My Room T.L. 1 mins 296. 8 yrs & under Helping to Unpack the Groceries - T.L. 1 mins 297. 10 yrs & under Camping T.L. 1 1/2 mins 298. 12 yrs & under The Magician T.L. 2 mins 299. 14 yrs & under Lost T.L. 2 1/2 mins 300. Open The Hairdresser - T.L. 3 mins IMPROMPTU mime (rehearsal blacks to be worn and no props) 301. 6 yrs & under T.L. 1 mins 302. 8 yrs & under T.L. 1 mins 303. 10 yrs & under T.L. 1 1/2 mins 304. 12 yrs & under T.L. 2 mins 305. 14 yrs & under T.L. 2 1/2 mins 306. Open T.L. 3 mins DUOLOGUE/TRIOLOGUE (costume optional) 307. 12 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 308. Open T.L. 4 mins CHARACTER SKETCH/MONOLOGUE (costume & props are optional) 309. Disney - 6 yrs/u T.L. 2 mins 310. 8 yrs & under T.L. 2 1/2 mins 311. 10 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 312. 12 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 313. 14 yrs & under T.L. 4 mins 314. Open T.L. 4 mins TELEPHONE CONVERSATION FOR 2 (devised from a subject given by the adjudicator) 315. 12 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 316. Open T.L. 4 mins 650. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT SECTION - See Page 14 19

SHAKESPEAREAN RECITAL (in rehearsal blacks) 317. 14 yrs & under T.L. 4 mins 319. Open T.L. 4 mins ORIGINAL VERSE To be judged on literary merit only. Original Verse Trophy Competitor s own composition must be recited/read. No repeats from previous years. Poem (with competitor s name on it) MUST be submitted with entry. 320. 12 yrs & under TL 2 ½ mins 321. Open TL 4mins SPEECH & DRAMA ENTERTAINMENT SECTION (judged on entertainment value) Competitor to perform 2 contrasting pieces Entry fee $21 ~ 1 st $100 + Trophy, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25. 322. 13 yrs & over T.L. 8 mins SPEECH & DRAMA CHAMPIONSHIPS NB Rule 31 Competitors must enter 2 other Speech & Drama sections (one of which must be a recitation). (NB Rule 27 & 28) 323. JUNIOR SPEECH CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 12 yrs & under a) own choice recitation + b) The Magpies by Judith Wright from Poetry Workshop (Nelson) Maximum Time Limit: 3 mins Entry Fee: $16 1 st Lisa Follers Trophy, 2 nd & 3 rd Trophies 324. SENIOR SPEECH CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN Competitor to perform a lyrical poem & one contrasting poem. Maximum Total Time Limit: 6 mins. Entry Fee: $23 ~ 1 st $300 + Jenny Friend Trophy, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50. SPEECH & DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP see Pages 26 & 27!! DANCING SECTIONS Copy of Set Poem is available from: The Speech & Drama Co-Ordinator P O Box 749, COWRA NSW 2794 Please enclose a STAMPED selfaddressed envelope OR www.cowraeisteddfod.com.au 20

The Committee will provide a competent person to play all CDs (SEE RULE 25). CDs (common format) must be set ready to play and clearly marked with the Dance School AMCOS No., the Section & Competitor s Numbers. Music must have fade in and fade out. ONE PIECE OF MUSIC PER CD. Entry Fees: see page 4, unless stated otherwise. ROSIN IS NOT TO BE USED Maximum Time Limits: 5 yrs & under ~ 2 mins; 6-8 yrs ~ 2 1/2 mins; 10-12 yrs ~ 3 mins; 14 - Open ~ 3 1/2 mins, unless otherwise stated. Time limits will be strictly adhered to (N.B. Rule 14). Ballet, Jazz and Tap Improvisations are to be danced in leotards and tights only (simple waist and hair trim allowed) to music chosen by the adjudicator. Competitors can compete in two age groups only in improvisations. Curtains may be used only for Groups, Championships, Scholarships & Entertainment sections. GROUP SECTIONS Will be held on Sat. 27 th & Sun. 28 th May Groups are to consist of 4 or more competitors, who must all be under the age limit. Maximum Time Limit (includes dance on & dance off): 12 yrs/u ~ 4 mins: 14yrs/u & Open ~ 5 mins GROUP DANCE (any kind) 3 minutes 341. 6yrs & under 342. 8yrs & under GROUP CLASSICAL OR DEMI-CHARACTER 343. 10 yrs & under 344. 12 yrs & under 345. 14 yrs & under 346. Open GROUP MODERN/LYRICAL 347. 10 yrs & under 348. 12 yrs & under 349. 14 yrs & under 350. Open GROUP CONTEMPORARY 351. 10 yrs & under 352. 12 yrs & under 353. 14 yrs & under 354. Open GROUP NATIONAL/ FOLK 355. 12 yrs & under 356. Open GROUP TAP 357. 10 yrs & under 358. 12 yrs & under 359. Open GROUP SONG & DANCE 360. 10 yrs & under 361. 12 yrs & under 362. Open GROUP JAZZ/FUNK DANCE 363. 10 yrs & under 364. 12 yrs & under 365. 14 yrs & under 366. Open GROUP MUSICAL THEATRE 367. 12 yrs & under T.L. 4 mins 368. Open - T.L. 6 mins GROUP ENTERTAINMENT 369. 12 yrs & under T.L. 4 mins 370. 14 yrs & under T.L. 5 mins 371. Open - T.L. 6 mins 650. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT SECTION - see Page 14 21

SCHOOL DANCE GROUPS (will be held on a school day) 372. Stages 2 & 3 School Entry Fee - $19 Maximum Time Limit:4 mins 1 st $100, 2 nd $40, 3 rd $20 373. Secondary School, Years 7-10 Entry Fee - $21 Maximum Time Limit: 5 min 1 st $150, 2 nd $65, 3 rd $30 374. Secondary School, Years 11-12 Entry Fee - $21 Maximum Time Limit 5 min 1 st $150, 2 nd $65, 3 rd $30 375. Secondary School, Open Entry Fee - $21 Maximum Time Limit 5 min 1 st $150, 2 nd $65, 3 rd $30 DUOS & TRIOS~ ANY TYPE (including Irish, Scottish & Line Dancing). (NB Rule 7) All competitors names & birthdates are to be on entry form for duo & trios (no substitutions allowed). Each duo pairing will be limited to 2 entries per age section. All competitors must be under the age limit. 376. 8 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 377. 10 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 378. 12 yrs & under T.L. 4 mins 379. 14 yrs & under T.L. 4 mins 380. Open T.L. 4 mins BABY DANCE (any kind), 381. 5 yrs/u BALLET SECTIONS (NB Rules 14, 22,25,26, 29 &30) RESTRICTED BALLET DANCE (Not Pointe) 382. 6 yrs & under 383. 8 yrs & under 384. 10 yrs & under 385. 12 yrs & under 386. 14 yrs & under 387. 15 yrs & over RESTRICTED DEMI-CHARACTER (Not Pointe) 388. 6 yrs & under 389. 8 yrs & under 390. 10 yrs & under 391. 12 yrs & under 392. 14 yrs & under RESTRICTED MODERN/ LYRICAL 393. 8 yrs & under 394. 10 yrs & under 395. 12 yrs & under 396. 14 yrs & under 397. 15yrs & over RESTRICTED CONTEMPORARY 398. 8 yrs & under 399. 10 yrs & under 400. 12 yrs & under 401. 14 yrs & under 402. 15 yrs & over BALLET IMPROVISATION CLASSICAL (Leotard only) 403. 10 yrs & under 404. 12 yrs & under 405. Open 22

BALLET DANCE 406. 6 yrs & under (soft) 407. 8 yrs & under (soft) 408. 10 yrs & under (soft) 409. 12 yrs & under (soft/pointe) 410. 14 yrs & under (soft/pointe) 411. Open DEMI-CHARACTER 412. 6 yrs & under 413. 8 yrs & under 414. 10 yrs & under 415. 12 yrs & under 416. 14 yrs & under 417. Open CONTEMPORARY 423. 8 yrs & under 424. 10 yrs & under 425. 12 yrs & under 426. 14 yrs & under 427. Open NATIONAL CHARACTER (Including Irish and Scottish) 428. 8 yrs & under 429. 10 yrs & under 430. 12 yrs & under 431. 14 yrs & under 432. Open MODERN/LYRICAL 418. 8 yrs & under 419. 10 yrs & under 420. 12 yrs & under 421. 14 yrs & under 422. Open BALLET & DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS see Pages 26 & 27 REVUE SECTIONS (no cds with tapping backing) (NB Rules 14, 22,25,26, 29 &30) SONG & DANCE (No Vocals on CDs) 450. 6 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 451. 8 yrs & under T.L. 3 mins 452. 10 yrs & under T.L. 3 1/2 mins 453. 12 yrs & under T.L. 3 1/2 mins 454. 14 yrs & under T.L. 4 mins 455. Open T.L. 4 mins RESTRICTED TAP DANCE 456. 8 yrs & under 457. 10 yrs & under 458. 12 yrs & under 459. 14 yrs & under 460. 15 yrs & over RESTRICTED WALTZ TAP 461. 8 yrs & under 462. 10 yrs & under 463. 12 yrs & under 464. 14 yrs & under TAP IMPROVISATION 465. 10 yrs & under 466. 12 yrs & under 467. Open GRAND CONCERT OF PRIZEWINNERS FRIDAY 9 TH JUNE 2017 COWRA CIVIC CENTRE 7.00PM 23

RESTRICTED JAZZ/FUNK 468. 6 yrs & under 469. 8 yrs & under 470. 10 yrs & under 471. 12 yrs & under 472. 14 yrs & under 473. 15 yrs & over JAZZ IMPROVISATION (Leotard only) 474. 10 yrs & under 475. 12 yrs & under 476. 14 yrs & under 477. Open AUSTRALIAN THEME DANCE or SONG & DANCE 478. 12 yrs & under 479. Open TAP DANCE 480. 6 yrs & under 481. 8 yrs & under 482. 10 yrs & under 483. 12 yrs & under 484. 14 yrs & under 485. Open TAP DANCE FAST 486. 10 yrs & under 487. 12 yrs & under 488. 14 yrs & under 489. Open WALTZ TAP 490. 8 yrs & under 491. 10 yrs & under 492. 12 yrs & under 493. 14 yrs & under 494. Open TAP ENSEMBLE 16 Bars waltz, 16 Bars slow, 32 Bars fast 495. 12 yrs & under 496. 14 yrs & under 497. Open JAZZ/FUNK DANCE 498. 6 yrs & under 499. 8 yrs & under 500. 10 yrs & under 501. 12 yrs & under 502. 14 yrs & under 503. Open DANCE ENTERTAINMENT SECTION (Judged on entertainment value) Competitor to perform 2 separate dances of contrasting styles. No repeats of routines allowed. 504. 12 yrs & under Maximum Time Limit: 7 mins. Entry fee: $16 - Trophies 505. 13 yrs & over Maximum Time Limit: 8 mins.. Entry fee: $21 1 st $100, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25 650. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT SECTION see Page 14 24

DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS NB Rule 31 Competitors must enter 2 other dancing solo sections of the same style. (See Rules 27 &28) 520. JUNIOR BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 12 yrs & under a)classical ballet b)demi-character. Time Limit: 3 1/2 mins. Entry Fee: $16 ~ Trophies Malcolm Richie Video Productions 521. INTERMEDIATE BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 15 yrs & under a)classical ballet b)demi-character. Time Limit: 4 mins. Entry Fee: $21 ~ 1 st $100 + Dancers Corner Trophy, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25 522. SENIOR BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP ~ Open a)classical ballet b)demi-character. Time Limit: 4 mins. Entry Fee: $23 ~ 1 st $300 + Betty Kiernan Memorial Trophy, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50 523. JUNIOR NATIONAL CHARACTER CHAMPIONSHIP (including Irish & Scottish) 12 yrs & under ~ 2 contrasting routines (repeat of 1 routine permitted). Time Limit: 3 1/2 mins. Entry Fee: $16 Trophies Malcolm Richie Video Productions 524. SENIOR NATIONAL CHARACTER CHAMPIONSHIP (including Irish & Scottish) Open ~ 2 contrasting routines (repeat of 1 routine permitted). Time Limit: 4 mins. Entry Fee: $23 ~ 1 st $300 + trophy, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50 525. JUNIOR TAP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 12 yrs & under 1 Slow & 1 Fast routine. Time Limit: 3 1/2 mins. Entry Fee: $16 ~ 1 st Betty Gaigals Trophy, 2 nd & 3 rd Trophies 526. SENIOR TAP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP ~ Open 1 Slow & 1 Fast routine. Time Limit: 4 mins. Entry Fee: $23 ~ 1 st $300 + D & S Webster Trophy, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50 527. JUNIOR JAZZ/FUNK CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 12 yrs & under a) Modern/Lyrical/ Contemporary b) Jazz. Time Limit: 3 1/2 mins. Entry Fee: $16 Trophies Malcolm Richie Video Productions 528. INTERMEDIATE JAZZ/FUNK CHAMPIONSHIP ~ 15 yrs & under a)modern/lyrical/contemporary b)jazz. Time Limit: 4 mins. Entry fee: $21 ~ 1 st $100 + Hilda McFarland Trophy, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25 529. SENIOR JAZZ/FUNK CHAMPIONSHIP ~ Open a ) Modern/Lyrical/ Contemporary b)jazz. Time Limit: 4 mins. Entry Fee: $23 ~ 1 st $300 + Munday Family Trophy, 2 nd $100, 3 rd $50 BALLET & DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS see Pages 26 & 27 25

Cowra Eisteddfod Scholarships RULES: 1. Previous scholarship OR Aria winners are not eligible until another Cowra Eisteddfod has elapsed. 2. Prizemoney is to be used towards tuition fees or activities associated with furthering studies and a career in the chosen field. 3. A BRIEF résumé (download form from www.cowraeisteddfod.com.au) of the competitor s relevant studies and standards reached at time of entry MUST be emailed or posted at time of entry. THE ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THE RESUME IS ENCLOSED. RÉSUMÉS must be emailed or sent to the relevant Entry Co-Ordinator at the time of entry 4. Repeats of items in previous sections accepted. 5. All rules of the Eisteddfod apply to the Scholarship Sections. N.B. Rule 20, 21, 22 & 23. 6. Scholarship entries are to be made on the same entry form as the other sections. 7. The Adjudicator can withhold the prize if he/she considers the standard is not high enough for the award in any category of the Scholarships. 8. The Scholarship prizes will be presented at the Grand Concert of Prizewinners. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 26

SCHOLARSHIPS NB Rule 31 Competitors must enter 2 other solo sections of the same type. Maximum Time Limit: 8 mins. Entry Fee: $32 Junior Entry Fee: $25 Farleigh VOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS ~ Sponsors: Peter & Christine Delaney Competitors to sing two contrasting songs, (excluding opera or oratorio). 600. Junior 13-18 Years. 1 st $750 601. Senior 19 27 Years 1 st $4,000 Each competitor performing will receive $75 towards travel expenses. 602. Farleigh INSTRUMENTAL/PIANO SCHOLARSHIP ~ 12 years and over. 1 st $1,500 Sponsors: Peter & Christine Delaney Competitor to play one own choice item. 603. Tommy Jeffs SPEECH & DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP ~ 12 years and over. 1 st $2,000 Competitor to perform a) Poem or memorised prose b) Character Sketch/monologue to follow a theme. Theme to be briefly introduced. Rehearsal blacks or simple costuming specific to the theme (no costume changes between items). N.B. To qualify, competitors must have performed a recitation or character sketch plus one other section. 604. Fitzroy Street Physiotherapy BALLET SCHOLARSHIP ~ 12 years and over. 1 st $2,000 Ryan Family Trophy $100 to remaining finalists (Cowra Dance Factory) Competitor to perform a) Classical and b) Demi-character or Modern An OPEN CLASS will be conducted prior to the Scholarship section being held. Leotards, tights, pointe and flat ballet shoes required. The Adjudicator will choose up to 6 finalists. 605. Kendal Street Medical Centre DANCE SCHOLARSHIP ~ 12 years and over. 1 st $2,000 Lucchese Family Trophy Competitor to perform two different styles of dance, excluding classical ballet, demicharacter and modern expressive. N.B. To qualify, competitors must have performed a solo in two different styles of dance (improvisations and restricted sections are not eligible sections). GRAND CONCERT OF PRIZEWINNERS FRIDAY 9TH JUNE 2017 COWRA CIVIC CENTRE 7.00PM 27

DANCING Ballet Pointscore Trophies 8 yrs & under Betty Gaigals Trophy 10 yrs, 12 yrs, 14 yrs & under & Open Betty Gaigals Trophy Junior Tap Championship Betty Kiernan Memorial Trophy Senior Ballet Championship Cowra Ballet School Trophies Locally Taught Pointscore 12 yrs & under 13 yrs & over Cowra Cash Butchery Trophies Most promising jazz or tap dancer 12 yrs & under 13 yrs & over Damon Griffiths Award Most outstanding tapper D & S Webster Trophy Senior Tap Championship Dancers Corner Trophy Intermediate Ballet Championship Hilda McFarland Trophy Intermediate Jazz Championship Lucchese Family Trophy Dance Scholarship Munday Family Trophies Baby Dance & Senior Jazz Championship Nell Flanagan Memorial Trophies Most promising ballet dancer 12 yrs & under 13 yrs & over Revue Pointscore 12 yrs & under Charnock Trophy 13 yrs & over Hadson Trophy Ryan Family Trophy Ballet Scholarship INSTRUMENTAL Cowra Marine Centre Shield Teenage Piano Championship Eileen Yeo Memorial Trophy Awarded to the highest mark in the local sections (piano). Esther McCarthy Trophy Encouragement Award for pianist 12 yrs & under who has not gained a 1 st place Lachlan Valley Shield Open Piano Championship Lauren McCarthy Trophy Encouragement Award for pianist 13 20 yrs who has not gained a 1 st place Leech School of Music (Betty Meredith Trophy) 12yrs & under Piano Championship Maryann Wright Trophy Encouragement Award for Instrumentalist not gaining a 1 st place Wright Trophy Junior Instrumental Championship CONCERT Alma Hopkins Memorial Trophy Awarded to the most entertaining act chosen by a panel VOCAL Ev & Jim Ryan Memorial Shield & Trophies Shield 1 st, Trophies 2 nd & 3 rd Music Theatre Championship Frank Wooldridge Memorial Trophy RecitalChampionship Joan Ford Memorial Trophy Teenage Vocal Championship Joan Ford Vocal Cup Awarded to the most promising singer 17 20 yrs Leech School of Music Trophy Awarded to the competitor with the highest mark in vocal solo sections for 10yrs & under. Margaret Wade Trophy Encouragement Award for a singer 12 yrs & under Walsh Trophy Encouragement Award for a singer 16 yrs & under Helen Johnston Trophy Awarded for the highest mark in Local Sections 031, 032 & 033 CHORAL 2GZ Trophy Awarded to the school choir with the highest mark Cowra Ladies Choir Shield Sacred Choral Group Mary Shean Trophy (pointscore) Awarded to the most successful school in the Primary and Infants choirs SPEECH & DRAMA Angus Vidulich Encouragement Award For 10 years & under speech sections Bev Osborne Memorial Trophy Stage One School Verse Speaking Choir Colleen Johnston Memorial Trophy Open Australian Recitation Cowra Shire Pointscore( G & G Kibbler) 12 yrs & under 13 yrs & over Cowra Special Needs Services Special Needs Open Section Cowra Entertainers Trophy Student with Special Needs Item Rotary Shield Student with Special Needs Group Item Cowra Inner Wheel Verse speaking choirs CWA Evening Branch Shield Short Skit Awarded to the school with the highest marks Doris Grey & Bessie Twigg Trophy (A & G Bush) Best performance in Bible Reading Janet Carr Memorial Trophy + $35 Awarded to the Character sketch with the highest mark Jenny Friend Trophy Senior Speech Championship Joan Ryan Memorial Encouragement Award from all solo speech sections Kumar Trophy Highest aggregate marks in the solo sections Lisa Follers Trophy Junior Speech Championship Noel Hopkins Memorial Trophy Humorous verse Original Verse Trophy Best original verse Pointscores 8yrs,10yrs,12yrs,14yrs & under & Open Whiteley Award Encouragement award for the most promising public speaker 28