Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod

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Brass & Woodwind
Schedule

Please see link to Terms and Conditions 

Recorder Solo

Own choice.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
300 Recorder Solo 13 years & under 3 mins $8

Brass Instrumental Solo

Own Choice. Competitors may perform in age group only.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
301 Brass Solo 16 - 18 years 5 mins $8
302 Brass Solo 15 years 5 mins $8
303 Brass Solo 14 years 5 mins $8
304 Brass Solo 13 years 4 mins $8
305 Brass Solo 12 years 4 mins $8
306 Brass Solo 11 years & under 3 mins $8

Woodwind Solo

Own Choice. Competitors may perform in age group only.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
307 Woodwind Solo 16 - 18 years 5 mins $8
  Includes Recorder
308 Woodwind Solo 15 years 5 mins $8
  Includes Recorder
309 Woodwind Solo 14 years 4 mins $8
  Includes Recorder
310 Woodwind Solo 13 years 4 mins $8
311 Woodwind Solo 12 years 3 mins $8
312 Woodwind Solo 11 years 3 mins $8
313 Woodwind Solo 10 years & under 2 mins $8

Brass & Woodwind Duet

Own Choice. Competitors may perform once in one age group only in ANY Duet.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
315 Instrumental Duet 18 years & under 5 mins $12
316 Instrumental Duet 15 years & under 4 mins $12
318 Instrumental Duet 12 years & under 3 mins $12

Brass & Woodwind Trio or Quartet

Own Choice. NO PIANO or KEYBOARD - Unaccompanied. Competitors may perform once in one age group only in any Trio or Quartet.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
320 Trio or Quartet 18 years & under 5 mins $20
  Unconducted
321 Trio or Quartet 15 years & under 4 mins $20
  Unconducted
322 Trio or Quartet 12 years & under 3 mins $20
  Unconducted

Small Instrumental Ensemble

5 - 12 players

Own Choice. Unaccompanied. Competitors may perform ONCE only in any Small Instrumental Ensemble. 

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
323 Small Instrumental Ensemble 18 years & under 5 mins $25
  Unconducted
324 Small Instrumental Ensemble 15 years & under 4 mins $25
  Unconducted
325 Small Instrumental Ensemble Primary Age 12 years & under 3 mins $25
  May Be Conducted

Small Percussion Ensemble

5 - 12 players

Own Choice. Unaccompanied. Competitors may perform ONCE only in any Small Percussion Ensemble.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
326 Small Percussion Ensemble 18 years & under 5 mins $25
  Unconducted

Brass & Woodwind Championship

Own Choice. One piece only required. 

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
327 Senior Brass & Woodwind Solo Championship 16 - 18 years 6 mins $15
  Minimum standard - 6th Grade
328 Intermediate Brass & Woodwind Solo Championship 14 - 15 years 6 mins $15
  Minimum standard - 5th Grade
329 Junior Brass & Woodwind Solo Championship 13 years & under 5 mins $15
  Minimum standard - 4th Grade
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Large Ensemble
Schedule

Students can only perform in ONE large ensemble for each section e.g. Concert Band, unless they are representing their school and a community ensemble than only a maximum of TWO performances. 

Primary students cannot perform up in a secondary age ensemble.

Please see link to Terms and Conditions

Stage Band

Depending on entries and to aid with scheduling, this item may be divided by numbers in ensemble and/or level of music performed. Only ONE ensemble per school or community group is allowed to enter in Stage Band Item 330.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
330 Stage Band Secondary Age Ensembles 12 - 25 players 18 years & under 15 mins $100
  Secondary Age Students ONLY

Concert Band

Depending on entries and to aid with scheduling, these items may be divided by numbers in ensemble and/or level of music performed. Only ONE primary and ONE secondary ensemble per school or community group is allowed to enter in Concert Band Items 331 and 333.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
331 Concert Band Secondary Age Ensemble 12 - 70 players 18 years & under 15 mins $100
  Secondary Age Students ONLY
333 Concert Band Primary Age Ensemble 12 - 70 players 12 years & under 12 mins $100

String Orchestra / Full Orchestra

Depending on entries and to aid with scheduling, these items may be divided by numbers in ensemble and/or level of music performed. Only ONE primary and ONE secondary ensemble per school or community group is allowed to enter in String Orchestra / Full Orchestra Items 335 and 336.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
335 String Orchestra Secondary Age Ensemble 12 - 70 players 18 years & under 15 mins $100
  Secondary Age Students ONLY
336 String Orchestra Primary Age Ensemble 12 - 70 players 12 years & under 12 mins $100

Secondary School Choir or Community Choir

Depending on entries and to aid with scheduling, this item may be divided by numbers in ensemble. Only ONE ensemble per school or community group is allowed to enter in Secondary School Choir or Community Choir Item 338.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
338 Secondary Choir Ensemble 12 - 70 voices 18 years & under 15 mins $85
  Secondary Age ONLY

Primary School Choir or Community Choir

Depending on entries and to aid with scheduling, this item may be divided by numbers in ensemble. Only ONE ensemble per school or community group is allowed to enter in Primary School Choir or Community Choir Item 340.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
340 Primary Choir Ensemble 12 - 70 voices 12 years & under 12 mins $85

Junior Primary School Choir or Community Choir

Depending on entries and to aid with scheduling, this item may be divided by numbers in ensemble. Only ONE ensemble per school or community group is allowed to enter in Junior Primary School Choir or Community Choir Item 341.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
341 Junior Primary Choir Ensemble 12 - 70 voices 8 years & under 12 mins $85
  Up to and including Year 3

Students can only perform in ONE large ensemble for each section e.g. Concert Band, unless they are representing their school and a community ensemble than only a maximum of TWO performances. 

Primary students cannot perform up in a secondary age ensemble.

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Piano
Schedule

Please see link to Terms and Conditions

Open Piano Solo

Own Choice. Competitors may perform once in a Open Piano Solo choosing a piece they have not performed in any other item. Repeats should not be played. Da Capo directions should be followed.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
100 Open Piano Solo 16 - 18 years N/A $8
101 Open Piano Solo 15 years N/A $8
102 Open Piano Solo 14 years N/A $8
103 Open Piano Solo 13 years N/A $8
104 Open Piano Solo 12 years N/A $8
105 Open Piano Solo 11 years N/A $8
106 Open Piano Solo 10 years N/A $8
107 Open Piano Solo 9 years N/A $8
108 Open Piano Solo 8 years & under N/A $8

Piano Duet

Own Choice. Competitors may perform only once in one age group in a Duet. Own choice music copy is to be presented with Primo and Secondo pages placed side by side.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
124 Piano Duet 18 years & under N/A $12
125 Piano Duet 15 years & under N/A $12
126 Piano Duet 12 years & under N/A $12

Piano Trio

Own Choice. Competitors may perform only once in a Trio.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
127 Piano Trio 18 years & under N/A $20
128 Piano Trio 12 years & under N/A $20

Piano Solo Championship

Competitors may perform only once in a Championship. Repeats should not be played. Da Capo directions should be followed.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
129 Senior Piano Solo Championship 15 - 18 years N/A $15
  Own Choice Pre 20th Century - Minimum standard - 6th Grade

(Reference material must be listed - e.g. AMEB 6th Grade List A)

Only ONE piece to be performed.
131 Junior Piano Solo Championship 14 years & under N/A $15
  Own Choice Pre 20th Century - Minimum standard - 4th Grade

(Reference material must be listed - e.g. Trinity College 5th Grade List B)

Only ONE piece to be performed.

Julene Robertson Memorial Bursary.

Julene grew up on the Sunshine Coast and commenced her musical life having piano lessons with Mrs Patricia Maroney in Nambour.  Mrs Maroney was a foundation member of the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod committee when the eisteddfod recommenced 56 years ago. She encouraged Julene to participate over the years in this event. After obtaining her teaching degree in secondary classroom music Julene taught up north before returning to the coast and teaching at Maroochydore State High School for many years. While she was there, she continued to support the eisteddfod regularly entering small ensembles from her classes.  Julene moved to New South Wales and taught in Sydney before once again returning to the coast and taking a position at Matthew Flinders Anglican College. During her time there many of her students were involved in the Eisteddfod each year.

Sadly, Julene passed away earlier in 2023 and her parents wish to offer a bursary in her memory. The bursary will be calculated on point-based aggregate between the age solo and the championship and awarded to the student with the highest mark.

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Speech & Drama
Schedule

Please see link to Terms and Conditions

Speech - Memorised Set Verse

One verse to be performed from set works.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
1 Memorised Set Verse 11 - 13 years N/A $8
  Select one of these poems
Silver by Walter de la Mare
Rebecca by Hilaire Beloc
2 Memorised Set Verse 9 - 10 years N/A $8
  Please select one of these poems:
Magpies by Judith Wright OR
Egg Thoughts by Russell Hoban
OR Best Friends by Adrian Henri
3 Memorised Set Verse 8 years & under N/A $8
  Select one of these poems
CATS by Eleanor Farjeon
MUD by Polly Chase Boyden

Speech - Australian Verse

Own Choice narrative, lyrical or humorous. Verse must have Australian content (i.e. Our lifestyle), an Australian narrative, history, animals pertaining to Australia or our cultural identity, etc.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
4 Australian Verse 13 years & under 2 mins $8
  Own Choice. Must be an Australian Poet. Australian Content, narrative or lyrical. can be humorous

Speech- BIBLE READING

Choose 1 reading from selection

Choose either Luke 5:1-11 Good News Translation or

or Mark 12 28-34 Good News Translation 

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
8 Bible Reading 11 - 18 years 2 mins $8
  Luke 5:1-11 Good News Translation
or Mark 12 28-34

Speech Championship

Two pieces to be performed. Please note that a classic should be an esteemed and recognisable work.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
5 Junior Speech Championship 11 - 13 years 2 mins $15
  Competitors are to recite
IF I COULD TELL YOU by WH AUDEN
OR
THE SPLENDOUR FALLS by Alfred Lord Tennyson


PLUS an own choice piece of memorised prose from a classic piece of Children's literature. (Time limit applies to prose)
6 Senior Speech Championship 14 - 18 years 3 mins $15
  Competitors are to recite
The Windhover by Gerard Manley Hopkins
OR
THE MUSE by James McAuley

PLUS
An Extract of prose from a recognised classic work. Time limit is maximum for the piece of prose. Both prose and poem are to be memor

Speech - Group Speaking Ensemble

Choirs up to 50 Voices

Primary School Group Speaking - members from Prep to year 6. Both A and B to be performed 

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
7 Group Speaking Ensemble 12 years & under 10 mins $60
  A. JUST FANCY THAT- by Max Fatchen OR THE YAK by Virna Sheard
B.(Own choice poem or piece of prose
Total Time Limit is for Part A & B. You can go under the limit
Hand gestures and movements are allowed but students must stay in choir formation.

Drama - Character Recital

One character only – costume optional.  12 and under  is an ORIGINAL character  devised by the student with teacher or parental assistance and therefore not found in an existing story, play or monologue.   13-18 years Character recital MUST be  created from a character in a novel or from a play or film script.  Source must be cited on script. 

IF YOU ENTER THE CHARACTER RECITAL YOU MAY NOT ENTER THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
10 Original Character Recital 12 years & under 2 mins $8
  One Character only. Costume Optional.

This is to be an original character devised by either the student, teacher or parent. Not to be from any literature or play.
9 Character Recital 13 - 18 years 2.5 mins $8
  One Character only. Costume Optional.
Character Recital created from a character in a novel or from a play or film script. Source must be cited on script. You are not to enter this section if competing in the Drama Championship

Drama Championship

Two Pieces to be performed. Please note that a classic should be an esteemed and recognisable work.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
13 Junior Drama Championship 11 - 13 years 2.5 mins $15
  Competitors are to do both
a) Character Recital from a published play (2.5 minutes max) AND
b) An improvisation of 2.5 minutes topic given by the examiner. (Warning Bell at 2 minutes).
14 Senior Drama Championship 14 - 18 years 5 mins $15
  Competitors must do both
a) Monologue from a published play from the 20th Century AND
b) Monologue from a published play from another period of literature ie Shakespearean era, Greek, Victorian, Restoration
Total program not exceeding 5 min

Drama - Duologue

Own choice.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
11 Duologue 14 - 18 years 5 mins $8
  Piece must be from a published play and not from a skit to film. The time limit is a Maximum, you are able to go under this limit but not over it .
12 Duologue 13 years & under 3 mins $12

DRAMA- GROUP MIME

Own Choice to Music

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
15 Group Mime to Music 14 years & under 3 mins $15
  Groups of 3-8 Perform a GROUP MIME TO MUSIC. Music is to be brought along on the day Time limit is 3 minutes. The theme of the mime to Music can be Literal, Narrative or Expressionistic, but not a DANCE.

COMPETITORS SHOULD AVOID THE USE OF WORDS AND MATERIAL THAT ARE NOT REGARDED AS ACCEPTABLE IN A FAMILY GROUP OR POLITE SOCIETY. CONTESTANTS USING “UNACCEPTABLE” WORDS COULD FACE DISQUALIFICATION. 

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Strings
Schedule

Please see link for Terms and Conditions

FOR ALL ITEMS

  • Please make sure performance time limits are strictly adhered to i.e. penalties will apply  / or placings  will not be given to competitors who do not adhere to the time limits.
  • Only one piece to be performed per item.
  • Repeats should not be played. Da Capo directions should be followed.

 

Open String Solo

Own Choice. Competitors may perform only once in an Open String Solo.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
202 Open String Solo 16 - 18 years 5 mins $8
203 Open String Solo 15 years 5 mins $8
204 Open String Solo 14 years 5 mins $8
205 Open String Solo 13 years 4 mins $8
206 Open String Solo 12 years 4 mins $8
207 Open String Solo 10 years 3 mins $8
208 Open String Solo 11 years 3 mins $8
209 Open String Solo 9 years 2 mins $8
210 Open String Solo 8 years & under 2 mins $8

String Duet

Own Choice. May have piano accompaniment. Competitors may perform only once in one age group in any Duet.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
218 String Duet 18 years & under 5 mins $12
219 String Duet 15 years & under 5 mins $12
220 String Duet 12 years & under 4 mins $12
221 String Duet 10 years & under 2 mins $12

Guitar Solo

Own Choice. Competitors may perform in age group only. 

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
222 Guitar Solo 14 - 18 years 5 mins $8
223 Guitar Solo 13 years & under 4 mins $8

String Trio or Quartet

Own Choice. NO PIANO or KEYBOARD - Unaccompanied. Competitors may perform only once in one age group in any Trio or Quartet.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
224 String Trio or Quartet 18 years & under 5 mins $20
225 String Trio or Quartet 15 years & under 4 mins $20
226 String Trio or Quartet 12 years & under 3 mins $20

Small String Ensemble

5 - 12 players

Own Choice. Unaccompanied. Competitors may perform ONCE only in any Small String Ensemble. 

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
227 Small String Ensemble 18 years & under 5 mins $25
  Unconducted.
228 Small String Ensemble 15 years & under 4 mins $25
  Unconducted.
229 Small String Ensemble 12 years & under 3 mins $25
  May be conducted

String Solo Championship

Own Choice. Only one piece required.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
230 Senior String Solo Championship 15 - 18 years 6 mins $15
  Minimum standard - 6th Grade
231 Junior String Solo Championship 14 years & under 5 mins $15
  Minimum standard - 4th Grade
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Vocal
Schedule

Please see link for Terms and Conditions 

  • Backing Tracks may be used at the Vocal Section only (not Choral Section).
  • Each competitor must provide someone other than themselves to operate the backing track.
  • Absolutely NO VOCALS (including backing vocals) on backing track.

Open Vocal Solo

Own Choice. Competitors may perform only once in a Vocal Solo.  No costumes. Appropriate movement to interpret the song while remaining on the spot is permitted.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
400 Open Vocal Solo 16 - 18 years 5 mins $8
401 Open Vocal Solo 15 years 5 mins $8
402 Open Vocal Solo 14 years 4 mins $8
403 Open Vocal Solo 13 years 4 mins $8
404 Open Vocal Solo 12 years 4 mins $8
405 Open Vocal Solo 11 years 3 mins $8
406 Open Vocal Solo 10 years 3 mins $8
407 Open Vocal Solo 9 years & under 2 mins $8

Vocal Duet

Own Choice. No Costumes. Appropriate movement to interpret the song while remaining on the spot is permitted. Competitors may perform only once in a Vocal Duet.  One song only, NO medleys.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
422 Vocal Duet 18 years & under 5 mins $12
423 Vocal Duet 15 years & under 4 mins $12
424 Vocal Duet 12 years & under 4 mins $12

Vocal Trio or Quartet

Own Choice. Competitors may perform once in one age group only in any Trio or Quartet. No Costumes. Appropriate movement to interpret the song while remaining on the spot is permitted.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
425 Vocal Trio or Quartet 18 years & under 5 mins $20
  Unconducted
426 Vocal Trio or Quartet 15 years & under 4 mins $20
  Unconducted
427 Vocal Trio or Quartet 12 years & under 4 mins $20
  Unconducted

Small Vocal Ensemble

5 - 12 voices

Own Choice. NO COSTUMES, CHOREOGRAPHY OR STAGING PERMITTED. Competitors may perform ONCE only in any Small Vocal Ensemble. ONE song only. NO medleys.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
428 Small Vocal Ensemble 18 years & under 5 mins $25
  Unconducted
429 Small Vocal Ensemble 15 years & under 4 mins $25
  Unconducted
430 Small Vocal Ensemble 12 years & under 3 mins $25
  May Be Conducted

Vocal Solo Championship

Own Choice. Two contrasting pieces required. Competitors may perform only once in a Vocal Solo Championship. No Costumes. Appropriate movement to interpret the song while remaining on the spot is permitted.

Item No. Item Title Ages Time Limit Entry Fee
433 Senior Vocal Solo Championship 15 - 18 years N/A $15
  Two pieces to be performed.
a) Selection from any vocal examination syllabus
(minimum standard 6th Grade.)
b) Own choice, can be musical theatre.
434 Junior Vocal Solo Championship 12 - 14 years N/A $15
  Two pieces to be performed.
a) Selection from any vocal examination syllabus
(minimum standard 4th Grade.)
b) Own choice, can be musical theatre.