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 | 11 years | 3 mins | $8 |
| 208 | Open String Solo | 10 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 |
Plucked Strings Solo
Own Choice. Competitors may perform in age group only. Includes guitars.
| Item No. | Item Title | Ages | Time Limit | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | Plucked Strings Solo | 14 - 18 years | 5 mins | $8 |
| 223 | Plucked Strings 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 - must NOT be the same repertoire performed by the school in any other item in the Eisteddfod. 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 |
| Secondary School Students Only - Unconducted. | ||||
| 229 | Small String Ensemble | 12 years & under | 3 mins | $25 |
| Primary School Students Only - May be conducted | ||||
String Solo Championship
Own Choice. Only one piece required. Depending on entries and to aid with scheduling, these items may be divided or combined.
| Item No. | Item Title | Ages | Time Limit | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | Senior String Solo Championship | 16 - 18 years | 6 mins | $15 |
| Minimum standard - 8th Grade | ||||
| 231 | Intermediate String Solo Championship | 13 - 15 years | 6 mins | $15 |
| Minimum standard - 6th Grade | ||||
| 232 | Junior String Solo Championship | 12 years & under | 5 mins | $15 |
| Minimum standard - 4th Grade | ||||
Flora Stephens Memorial Music Bursary
Flora was an incredible piano player and teacher in the Nambour area often accompanying instrumental solos, duos, quartets, vocalists and choirs. Flora along with other music teachers in Nambour worked hard to revive the local Eisteddfod in 1967 after a break of nearly 20 years. She was listed on the 1967 program as the official accompanist.
Past committee members speak about Flora introducing the small instrumental ensemble item to encourage young musicians to learn the art of playing together unconducted. These items are strongly supported today by school and community groups. Flora’s husband, a local accountant, continued to support the eisteddfod for many years as the committee’s auditor.
The family all have fond memories of their Mum’s involvement in the local eisteddfod and even themselves competing on the piano. The family wish to offer a bursary in their mum’s memory.
The bursary will be calculated on point-based aggregate between a duet, the age solo and the championship and awarded to the student with the highest mark.
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.