2011 Eisteddfod Syllabus: The full syllabus and entry forms are on the National Eisteddfod website www.nationaleisteddfod.org.au but here is the information for this year. THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD PROGRAM FOR 2011 BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS 19 – 22, 26 May Llewellyn Hall (ANU School of Music), Canberra Institute of Technology, Lyneham High School Closing date for entries: 31 March CHOIRS 12 - 13 August Llewellyn Hall (ANU School of Music) Canberra Girls Grammar School Hall Closing date for entries: 4 July PIANO (includes Open Piano Recital) 29 August – 3 September Austral Asian Church, Wesley Music Centre Closing date for entries: 1 July SINGING Albert Hall 5-10 September Closing date for entries: 10 June National Aria Final 10 September SPEECH AND DRAMA 19 – 22 September (includes the Bard Competition and Speech Choirs) Closing date for entries: 4 August Waldock Hall, Kingston Baptist Church INSTRUMENTAL/CONTEMPORARY MUSIC To be confirmed To confirm closing dates and details please check: http://www.nationaleisteddfod.org.au. Enquiries: (02) 6249 7421 SPEECH AND DRAMA DIVISION • 19-22 September 2011 • Waldock Hall, Baptist Church, Currie Cres, Kingston Entries close: 4 August 2011 Convenors: Jenny Oliver (02) 62598747 Janelle MacDonald (02) 62548995 Dorothy Dashwood (02) 62884875 Adjudicator: To Be Announced All prizes will be announced in the program unless stated here. If you would like to place some advertising in our program, please contact Jenny for information. Special Notices: a) There have been several changes to sections and time limits so please read carefully. b) Please practise prepared items to fit within the time limit. The adjudicator has the right to deduct marks or stop the performance if it has run over the specified time. c) Consideration should be given to the choice of material to be presented. Suitability and quality is required. d) Please announce the title and author of any prepared item with the following exceptions: speeches; religious readings where you are required to state the book, chapter and verses; mimes, improvisations, monologues, and group dramas where the announcer will require information in order to give you an introduction. e) Please register at the venue before the beginning of the session you are performing in. A clear copy of prepared items should be submitted for adjudication. f) Any sets used in group dramas or monologues must be placed on the stage by the competitor and one other person only. g) Please refer to the general rules which also apply. All General Rules and Conditions, appearing at the back of this Syllabus, apply to this Division. OPEN SECTIONS: Any age may enter S001 Open Bard Competition: Entry fee $20.00 a) Memorised Shakespearian monologue b) Memorised Shakespearean sonnet c) Memorised non-Shakespearean sonnet from any era d) Enter and compete in a memorised open section below Time limit for a), b) and c) - 7 mins First place: Trophy and $500.00 Second place: Trophy and $250.00 Third place: Trophy and $100.00 S002 Character solo Entry fee $10.00 Memorised own choice monologue in optional costume with appropriate movement and minimal sets. Time limit - 6 mins First place: Medal and $50.00 S003 Australian Verse Entry fee $10.00 Memorised own choice Australian poem (or extract) from any year. Time limit - 5 mins S004 Oral Reading in 2 parts Entry fee $10.00 a) Prepared reading own choice b) Reading at sight from text given by Adjudicator Time limit - 3mins + b) First place: Certificate and $50.00 S005 Prepared Religious Reading Entry fee $10.00 Own choice passage from any recognised Religious text Time limit - 3 mins Unless stated, prizes may include trophies, cash, medals and certificates. 13 years and over S006 Presenting a point of view Entry fee $10.00 Discuss a current issue as in a debate. Time limit - 4 mins S007 Mime and Improvisation Challenge Entry fee $10.00 a) Prepared mime b) Improvisation from topic given by Adjudicator (no preparation time given) Time limit - 3 mins for each First place: Medal and $75.00 Second place: Certificate and $50.00 S008 Group drama for 2 – 6 actors Entry fee $20.00 per group Perform a scene from an established or original script (must be G rated) Time limit - 10 mins including setting and striking of basic set and props. S009 Improvised Team Performances Entry fee $20.00 per group Space Jump AKA Freeze Tag AKA Freeze (see Eisteddfod website for rules in the Speech and Drama syllabus) 5 people per team may be nominated but only 4 people per team will perform. The announcer will control time for this section. Time limit - 4 mins Unless stated, prizes may include trophies, cash, medals and certificates. 16 years and under S161 Character solo Entry fee $9.00 Memorised own choice monologue in optional costume with appropriate movement and minimal sets. Time limit - 4 ½ mins First place: Certificate and $50.00 S162 Memorised Verse Entry fee $9.00 Memorised own choice poem. Time limit - 4 mins S163 Prepared News Reading Entry fee $9.00 Write or collate and present a series of news articles with appropriate opening, links and closing suitable for a radio presentation. Focus is on clear articulation with appropriate emphasis and minimal emotion. You may use existing news items that you have edited. Time limit - 4 mins First place: Certificate and $25.00 S164 Prepared Reading Entry fee $9.00 Two contrasting extracts from poetry and or prose. State and link the contrasting styles. Time limit - 6 mins for both pieces and link Unless stated, prizes may include trophies, cash, medals and certificates. 14 years and under S141 Memorised Verse Entry fee $9.00 Memorised own choice poem. Time limit - 3 mins S142 Reading at sight Entry fee $9.00 From piece given by Adjudicator Time limit - 2 mins S143 Prepared Religious Reading Entry fee $9.00 Own choice passage from any recognised Religious text Time limit - 3 mins Unless stated, prizes may include trophies, cash, medals and certificates. 13 years and under S131 Memorised Australian Prose Entry fee $9.00 Own choice passage Time limit - 3 mins S132 Prepared News Reading Entry fee $9.00 Own choice news material from current events presented like a radio bulletin. Time limit - 3 mins S133 Group Improvisation for 2-4 actors Entry fee $12.00 per group Improvisation from idea given by Adjudicator with 1 minute preparation time. Time limit - 3 mins +1 min prep Unless stated, prizes may include trophies, cash, medals and certificates. 12 years and under S121 Art of Speech Trophy Entry fee $15.00 a) Memorised verse b) Memorised prose The quality of the chosen material will be considered Time limit - 5 mins total First place: Trophy and $50.00 Second place: Certificate and $25.00 S122 Character solo Entry fee $9.00 Memorised own choice monologue in optional costume with appropriate movement and minimal sets. Time limit - 3mins S123 Prepared mime Entry fee $8.00 Silent performance of own choice theme. Time limit - 3mins S124 Solo improvisation Entry fee $6.00 Improvisation from an idea given by Adjudicator Time limit - 3mins +1 min prep S125 Group drama for 2 or more actors Entry fee $15.00 per group Perform a scene from a play or dramatise a poem of your choice Time limit - 5 mins S126 Memorised original verse Entry fee $6.00 Recite a poem of your own creation. Time limit - 3 mins Unless stated, prizes may include trophies, cash, medals and certificates. 11 years and under S111 Prepared Duo Mime Entry fee $8.00 per group Prepared mime for 2 actors Time limit - 4 mins S112 Reading at sight from piece given by Adjudicator Entry fee $6.00 From piece given by Adjudicator Time limit - 2 mins S113 Prepared Religious Reading Entry fee $6.00 Own choice passage from any recognised Religious text Time limit - 3 mins S114 Memorised Verse Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice poem. Time limit - 3 mins S115 Prepared talk on a topic of interest Entry fee $6.00 An information report on a topic of interest. Time limit - 3 mins S116 Memorised Prose Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice passage from a story book including narration and direct speech from characters. Time limit - 3 mins Unless stated, prizes may include trophies, medals and certificates. 10 years and under S101 Memorised Verse Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice poem. Time limit - 3 mins S102 Memorised Prose Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice passage from a story book including narration and direct speech from characters. Time limit - 3 mins S103 Memorised character monologue Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice monologue in costume with appropriate movement and minimal sets. Time limit - 3mins S104 Prepared Mime solo Entry fee $8.00 Silent performance of own choice theme. Time limit - 3mins S105 Group Improvisation for 2-4 actors Entry fee $15.00 per group Improvisation from an idea given by Adjudicator. Time limit - 4 mins +1 min preparation time S106 Storytelling Entry fee $8.00 Own choice memorised story told with interest from an established or original story. Time limit - 3 mins Unless stated, prizes may include trophies, medals and certificates. 9 years and under S091 Memorised Verse Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice poem. Time limit - 2 mins S092 Memorised Prose Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice passage from a story book including narration and direct speech from characters. Time limit – 2 ½ mins S093 Group drama for 2-6 actors Entry fee $12.00 per group Perform a scene from a play or dramatise a poem. Time limit - 3 mins S094 Prepared Religious Reading Entry fee $6.00 Own choice passage from any recognised Religious text. Time limit - 3 mins Prizes may include medals and certificates. 8 years and under S081 Memorised Verse Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice poem. Time limit - 2 mins S082 Memorised Prose Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice passage from a story book including narration and direct speech from characters. Time limit - 2 mins S083 Memorised character monologue Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice monologue in costume with appropriate movement and minimal sets. Time limit - 2 mins S084 Prepared Mime solo Entry fee $8.00 Silent performance of own choice theme. Time limit - 2 mins S085 Memorised Verse for 2 actors Entry fee $10.00 per group Memorised own choice poem. See the notes for Speech Choirs for some ideas. Time limit - 3 mins Prizes may include medals and certificates. 7 years and under S071 Memorised Verse Entry fee $8.00 Memorised own choice poem. Time limit - 2 mins Prizes may include medals and certificates. 6 years and under S061 Memorised Verse Entry fee $7.00 Memorised own choice poem. Time limit - 2 mins S062 Story with characterisation Entry fee $7.00 Retell a fairytale or nursery rhyme in character or using characterisation Time limit - 2 mins Prizes may include medals and certificates. Speech Choir Sections Date: Thursday 22nd September 2011. Venue: To be announced. Please contact us if you are willing to host the event at your school. Entry fees: $25 per choir SC1 Kindergarten, First & Second Grade Speech Choirs 2 memorised items of own choice - 1 prose and 1 poem recited in either order. Time limit - 6 mins for both SC2 Third and Fourth Grade Speech Choirs 2 memorised items of own choice - 1 prose and 1 poem recited in either order. Time limit - 6 mins for both SC3 Fifth and Sixth Grade Speech Choirs 2 memorised items of own choice - 1 prose and 1 poem recited in either order. Time limit - 6 mins for both Notes regarding Speech Choirs. The adjudicator will be looking and listening for: 1. Clear and interesting speaking 2. The unity of vocal expression 3. Focus and concentration 4. Timing, phrasing and pausing 5. The enjoyment of sharing with an audience 6. Quality of choice of items Individual choir members may speak solo parts to highlight the dialogue. Our convenors are willing to give your class/school staff a practical demonstration of how speech choirs can be used in your class room as a literacy tool and avenue for performance where everyone is included. Please contact us if you wish to organise a free workshop at your school. Australian National Eisteddfod Society Inc The Society is a not-for-profit community organisation, incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act of the ACT 1991 - Certificate A10. It is registered as a charity and as a tax deductible gift recipient under the Australian Federal Income Tax Assessment Act – ABN 32 452 693 087. Patron: Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Vice-Patrons: Dr Larry Sitsky, AM Distinguished Fellow in Composition, Australian National University Professor Adrian Walter, AM Head, School of Music, ANU Executive Committee President: Paul Barsdell Vice-President: Julia Butler, Dorothy Dashwood Secretary: Janelle MacDonald Treasurer: Mary Helen Davidson (acting) Other Members: Dianne Anderson, Simon Best, Fay Cull, Janelle MacDonald, Rae Mann, Brian White Convenors Bands & Orchestras: Simon Best, Paul Barsdell and Ben Green Choirs: Dianne Anderson Piano: Di Miley Speech and Drama: Jenny Oliver Singing: Members of ANATS Bankers: Commonwealth Banking Corporation P/L Office Address: The Australian National Eisteddfod Society Inc. Room 14a, Ainslie Arts Centre, Elouera Street, BRADDON ACT 2612 Telephone/Facsimile: (02) 6249 7421 Postal address: PO Box 94, CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608 Website: www.nationaleisteddfod.org.au E-mail: info@nationaleisteddfod.org.au For details of other Eisteddfodau check: http://www.nationaleisteddfod.org.au General rules and conditions of entry All entrants participate according to these rules and conditions and any special conditions as may apply to individual divisions or events. GENERAL 1. Entries must be submitted on current official entry forms properly completed and accompanied by full fees or they will not be processed. Responsibility for correct entry rests with the entrant. Entry forms may be photocopied. 2. The Executive Committee reserves the right to: a. refuse an entry; b. cancel a section (e.g. due to lack of entries); c. vary the prizes (e.g. when insufficient entries perform); d. demand proof of age of an entrant in an age section, or proof of amateur or professional status, or e. combine sections together. 3. An entrant may only enter once into a particular section, except where specifically stated otherwise. The name of the partner(s) in a duo, lieder or ensemble must be included on the entry form, except for bands, orchestras, choirs and ensembles of six or more players. 4. No person may enter under a name other than his or her own. Entries are not transferable from one person to another. 5. Refunds of entry fees will be made to an entrant only if a section has been cancelled by the Executive Committee. 6. One conductor may conduct any number of choirs or orchestras, and one director may present any number of groups. Age limits do not apply to conductors. 7. Entrants at Eisteddfod functions take part at their own risk. The Society does not accept responsibility for any accident or personal loss or injury, however caused. 8. Prizes, reports and original material not collected at the conclusion of the relevant division will be available for collection by arrangement with a Convenor. 9. Age, where specified for any section, shall be the age on the first day of competition of the division in which the entry is made. 10. Any entrant wishing to withdraw from a section must notify the Eisteddfod Office or the Convenor as soon as possible. 11. Late entries will be accepted up to a week after the closing date of a division and must be accompanied by the additional late entry fee. Only under special circumstances and at the discretion of the Executive Committee will any further late entries be accepted. 12. The Australian National Eisteddfod Society will not be liable for any copyright infringement relating to the submission of photocopies. Entrants should be aware of the rules of copyright (see earlier section headed "copyright"). 13. The use of cameras with flashes is not allowed. 14. The Society reserves the right to record, film, broadcast, telecast, videotape or photograph any entrant, item or event in the Eisteddfod without notification. Any such photograph, recording or broadcast may be used at the Executive Committee's discretion for publicity or promotional purposes, but shall not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any entrants, and no remuneration or compensation whatsoever shall be attributable to any entrants so featured. 15. A high standard of decorum is expected from all entrants and spectators. Unseemly or unpleasant behaviour which is contrary to the spirit of the event will result in the offender being asked to leave. Offending entrants will be disqualified. 16. Any mechanical rights which should be obtained in respect of tapes for performance is the responsibility of the performer. The Society holds a licence issued by APRA for the live performance of published music. 17. An entrant, who during the three months preceding the opening date of the division in which he or she has entered, has been taught, coached or advised by the appointed Adjudicator of the division, shall not be eligible to compete in that division of the Eisteddfod. 18. Failure to comply with any of the foregoing rules and conditions may involve disqualification and withholding of prizes. The decision of the Executive Committee in all questions or disputes arising out of, or not provided for, by these rules and regulations shall be final. All entries are received on this condition and in the spirit of friendly competition upon which the Australian National Eisteddfod is based, and no dispute shall become the subject of any appeal at law. PERFORMANCE 19. (a) Entrants should pay particular attention to neatness of appearance when appearing on stage, as this may be taken into consideration by the Adjudicator. (This does not apply to the Speech and Drama Division where discretion will be at the hands of the committee). (b) Entrants are to report to the Registration Desk before the start of the section in which they are to perform. Late arrivals may be allowed to perform but will not be eligible to qualify for a prize. They will, however, receive a written critique of their performance. 20. (a) No entrant may render the same item in more than one section of the Eisteddfod except where otherwise specified. (b) No entrant, having won a section, may render the same item in the following year. 21. A copy of the music or other material to be performed in "own choice" events MUST be provided for the Adjudicator and Accompanist, if applicable. It is to be handed to the Session Manager (or his/her representative) when registering on the day of performance. The onus of choosing the right material for the event rests with the entrant. Suitability and degree of difficulty will be taken into consideration by the Adjudicator. The Executive Committee does not accept responsibility for the loss of music or other material. In accordance with Copyright law, photocopies and other texts will be destroyed following the event. 22. Time limits set out in the Syllabus must be adhered to. Entrants who exceed the time limit may have marks deducted or be disqualified by the Adjudicator. 23. A teacher shall not be allowed on stage except in the capacity of an official, accompanist or conductor. 24. Prompting or assistance of any kind shall not be given to any entrant, except by the Adjudicator, who may take any contravention of this Rule into consideration in his or her adjudication. 25. Communication with the Adjudicator by entrants, teachers or other interested parties (other than in an official capacity) during a section is strictly prohibited, and the Executive Committee reserves the right to disqualify an entrant for any breach of this rule. 26. The Adjudicator's decision shall be final. 27. Any protest shall be made in writing to the Executive Committee within 24 hours of the completion of the relevant section. A protest can only be made by an entrant, or the entrant's teacher or parent. The decision of the Executive Committee shall be final. 28. A copy of the Adjudicator's report will be made available free of charge at the end of each section. 29. Entrants shall not practise in the performing space for their division on the division's competition days. PRIZES 30. All prizes are awarded at the discretion of the Adjudicator. A 1st place will be available for Adjudicator award if a competitive section is run. Prizes may be offered – see details for each Division and Section. The Adjudicator may also award highly commended certificates. In exceptional circumstances, the Adjudicator may award a prize jointly to more than 1 competitor. 31. Collection of prizes - all cash and perpetual trophies must be collected and signed for at the Convenor's table. When a winner is a group, the name of that group shall be added to the signature. 32. Return and care of perpetual trophies - perpetual trophies remain the property of the Society, and should be returned to a Convenor prior to the following year’s competition. Trophy holders are responsible for the safe custody, insurance against loss and return of trophies in good condition. 33. Engraving - the cost of engraving on any perpetual trophy shall be met by the winner. Life Members The Society gratefully acknowledges the long service and significant contributions by individuals to the Society’s Eisteddfodau by award of Life Membership. Judith Bauer OAM Janet Bedloe Julia Butler Alan Christie Fay Cull Dorothy Dashwood OAM Angela Finnegan OAM Myra Law Janelle MacDonald Norma MacKay Margaret Minnis OAM Phil Perman OAM Robbie Robson Gwynneth Rowe Doug Stevenson Gavin Tulloch Sylvia Tulloch 2011: I have resigned from teaching to concentrate on bringing up my son and tutoring students at home . Please contact me to organise tuition for 2011. I am hoping to arrange a day when my husband will come home early to look after our son. On other days, please be aware that my son will be around before 5.30 timeslots. He is very well behaved and loves watching and playing with his toys. 2011 fees: $30 per half hour lesson or $50 per hour lesson. I am currently tutoring on Friday afternoons 4.30pm - 5.30pm and at Canberra Aacademy of Dramatic Arts on Monday afternoons 4pm - 6.30pm. Eisteddfod: I am the convenor for the 2011 Eisteddfod. If you have any feedback from Eisteddfods in the past, please contact me. | 
