The Instrumental Ensemble and Chamber Music sections will be held in the Orchestral Room of Huntingtower School on Saturday 11 August 2018.
We are delighted to have Dr Mario Dobernig as our adjudicator this year.
This discipline has four sections:
E01 Large Instrumental Ensemble
14 years and under, size 10 through 30 players.
E02 Junior Instrumental Ensemble
15 years and under, 3 to 9 players.
E03 Senior Instrumental Ensemble
18 years and under, 10 to 30 players.
E04 Chamber Music Group
21 years and under, up to 9 players.
Please note that the upper limit of the two Large Instrumental sections, (E01 and E03) is 30 players, but will revert to 40 next year when we hope to have the new Performing Arts Centre.
Ensembles achieving First, Second and Third place in the Chamber Music Group section will be awarded cash prizes, and place winners in the three Instrumental Ensemble sections will receive trophies.
A variety of ensembles enter these sections. In previous years, the two large ensemble sections attracted mostly orchestras and concert bands, but also “Jazz” and “Irish” bands, and a guitar ensemble. The sections for smaller ensembles drew entries from classical piano trios and quintets, string and wind ensembles including a clarinet choir, and a guitar trio.
The Instrumental Ensemble/Chamber Music sections are for acoustic ensembles. Minimum amplification is permitted (see ‘Notes’ in the Schedule). One or two instruments within a large group may be amplified, but this should be kept to a minimum and should not dominate the sound. For example, one might use an electric bass in a concert band, or include an electronic keyboard in an orchestra to cover missing instruments.
Please do not bring your own drum kit, as the venue supplies a drum kit, keyboard and piano.
A sketch stage plan of your ensemble would be greatly appreciated and will help us run things smoothly for you.
For information about the Ensembles disciplines, please contact the Strings and Ensembles Registrar John Wise.
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Have you thought of entering your ensembles students into some Solo sections?
Woodwind & Brass Solos
W07 Wind Solo, 12 – 16 years AMEB Grade 1 – 3 or equivalent
W08 Wind Solo, 12 – 16 years AMEB Grade 4 – 6 or equivalent‡
These competitive sections are generally fairly small, and prizes of medals and certificates are awarded at the end of each section. Every participant receives a critique sheet.
New! Mini Recital Duets and Solos
These non-competitive mini recitals include a mini master class at the end of each section. Every participant receives a certificate of performance and a critique sheet. See below for more information!
For more information, please contact Judy Serelis.
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This year all our Choral Competitions will be held in the Robert Blackwood Hall Monash University on Monday, August 20, 2018.
The Primary School Choirs competition will be held during the day and the Secondary School Chamber Choir, the Open Choir and the Middle School Choir competitions will be held in the evening.
Enter your school's choir this year to give your students the wonderful experience of standing on stage at the Robert Blackwood Hall!
This year's Choral sections include:
C01 Primary School Choir
Limit 60 voices. Each Choir will sing ONE Unison Song plus ONE Part Song. You will be able to choose whether to go into the AM or PM session in Stardom.
C02 Middle School Choir
(Year Levels 5-9) Limit 60 voices.
Each choir will sing TWO songs in contrasting styles.
C03 Secondary School Chamber Choir
Limit 30 voices. Each Choir will sing TWO songs in contrasting styles.
A grand piano and choral risers are available for all sections. We do not provide an accompanist. Your choir will be offered a warm up room prior to their performance, and ushers will be on hand to ensure your choir gets onto stage on time.
Section C04 Primary School Choir is strictly limited to 11 choirs in each session so enter early to ensure your place!
Our preferred way of receiving entries is via Stardom. If you need to pay by cheque then simply print your invoice and send it with the cheque to Choral Registrar, C/o PO Box 121 Mount Waverley 3149.
If you have any queries, please contact our Choral Registrar, Gordon Pyke.
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Duets and Solos
For music students new to eisteddfods and competitions, this year's Music Festival will offer five non-competitive "Mini Recital" sections that give performers the opportunity to perform under similar conditions to our competitive sections, but in a more relaxed atmosphere. Each section concludes with a mini master class. The Mini Recitals Day is set for Sunday August 5.
Duet sections offered this year:
N01 “Two of Us” Duet
Duet, any instrument and/or voice. 14 years & under, any standard
N02 “Two of Us” Duet
Duet, any instrument and/or voice. 18 years & under, any standard
There are also three graded open age solo sections, perfect for novice entrants of any standard:
N03 Solo instrument, including voice
Any age, AMEB Grades 1 – 3 or equivalent*
N04 Solo instrument, including voice
Any age, AMEB Grades 4 – 5 or equivalent*
N05 Solo instrument, including voice
Any age, AMEB Grades 6 +*
You don't have to be doing the AMEB syllabus, but your piece should be of an equivalent standard. Please check with your music teacher if you are not sure.
Do you have a favourite piece of music you are working on? Why not enter the Festival and perform it? There is plenty of time to practice and polish between now and August, so put your entry in as soon as entries open. You gain valuable performance experience, receive a detailed critique sheet, and pride in having performed in public! You get an Adjudicator's report too, so you can see how you went, and this well help you in your preparation for any future music exam or performance.
There will be a piano accompanist on the day, free of charge for you. You will need to send your music score, with accompanist part, to the accompanist no later than July 20. You may organise a rehearsal with the Accompanist, but please note that this is not included in your entry fee.
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Support Us and Young Musicians
Parents, friends, and the general public are welcome to come and watch all the performances at the Monash Youth Music Festival. If you have a family member, friend or student performing in any of the many events, or you would simply like to listen to local young talent, do come and enjoy a musical treat!
We are a not-for-profit volunteer organisation, and proceeds from all ticket sales go towards the cost of running of our Festival.
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Entries Open
April 20, 2018
Entries Close
June 22, 2018
(or earlier, if section reaches capacity before the closing date)
First day
Saturday August 4, 2018
Last day
Monday August 20, 2018
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Enter via STARDOM
Entries via STARDOM only,
April 20 - June 22.
No late entries accepted!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
CREDIT CARD: via Stardom
CHEQUE: Print off your STARDOM invoice and mail it, together with your cheque, to:
The Registrar, PO Box 121
Mount Waverley, Vic 3149.
DIRECT DEBIT:
BSB: 633 000
Account No: 130830052
Pinewood Community Bank® Branch Bendigo Bank
Payment reference: Your NAME & INVOICE NUMBER
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INAUGURAL SIR ZELMAN COWEN SCHOOL OF MUSIC AWARD
This is an exciting new audition-based competition offering six lucky Finalists the invitation to compete at the 2018 Monash University Chamber Music Festival on Sunday, July 29.
First prize: $1,000
Second prize: $500
Third prize: $250
There is a strict limit of 16 entrants in this section.
This section comprises a video audition, in which the entrant records a 15-minute programme with accompaniment, and submits it together with Programme Notes. A panel will view all videos and select six Finalists, judged as having performed a balanced program of the highest musical quality, to perform at the Chamber Music Festival.
Music performed for this section shall consist of a balanced programme of three or more pieces not to exceed the overall performance time-limit of 15 minutes. Music should be of a standard similar to pieces in the VCE or AMEB Grade 8 syllabuses or higher.
You must arrange your own accompaniment for this section.
Details are in our SCHEDULE.
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Robert Blackwood Hall and Huntingtower
Adults (16 and over) $5
Multi Session Ticket $15
Children under 16 FREE
Competitors FREE
Audience Tickets will be on sale via
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We are delighted to have the following Official Accompanists for this year's Music Festival.
Mini Recitals
TBA
Strings (Tuesday & Saturday)
Anne Lewitzka, M: 0455 848 209,
alewitzka@vcass.vic.edu.au
Strings (Sunday)
Stephanie Lewendon-Lowe,
M: 0405 371 975
stephanielewendonlowe@gmail.com
Vocal
Linda O’Brien, P: 03 9380 8800,
M: 0409 130 789
Woodwind & Brass
Coady Green M: 0488 129 088,
coadygreen@googlemail.com
Please indicate whether you require the Official Accompanist on your entry.Contact the Accompanist at least 2 weeks prior to your performance. Private rehearsals may be arranged directly with the Accompanist. Please note that rehearsals are not included in your entry fee.
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CHORAL REGISTRAR
Mr Gordon Pyke
M: 0408 597 086
E: gsdpyke@bigpond.com
ENSEMBLES & STRINGS REGISTRAR
Mr. John Wise
M: 0412 596 299
E: john.wise.wme@gmail.com
MINI RECITALS & PIANO REGISTRAR
Mrs. Judy Serelis
E: judyserelis@netspace.net.au
RECORDERS REGISTRAR
Sue Lyons
M: 0438 821 889
E: sujlyons52@outlook.com
VOCAL REGISTRAR
Mrs Rae Kum
E: rae.kum03@hotmail.com
WINDS REGISTRAR
Miss Majella Drew
E: missmdrew@gmail.com
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Issue No 1 - President's Welcome and introduction to the Monash Youth Music Festival, with messages to teachers, musicians, first-time entrants, parents and friends.
Issue No 2 - News on our Instrumental Ensembles and Choral sections, and our new Mini Recital series.
Issue No 3 - News on our Piano, Recorder, Strings, Vocal and Wind competitions.
Issue No 4 - Bumper issue including special tips on performing at your best in our Festival.
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